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February 15, 2013

Beverly Hills City Council Election 2013

The Courier Endorses John Mirisch, Nancy Krasne and Brian Rosenstein For Beverly Hills City Council Election On March 5 The Beverly Hills Courier endorses Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Planning Commissioner Brian Rosenstein and former Mayor Nancy Krasne for the Beverly Hills city council. The Courier previously endorsed Mirisch. We restate that endorsement today.

Our recommendations are based on clear policy differences between these candidates and incumbent Mayor Willie Brien. We agree with Mirisch, Krasne and Rosenstein that our government must serve the people, not the other way around. We can't say it any better than Mirisch's campaign slogan, "Government must stop treating the people like an ATM machine."

Can you help the BHPD find the people who stole $1 mil4 lion from a BH jeweler?

The Rotary Club of Los Angeles hosted an L.A. Mayor’s Debate last Friday. 4

Vice Mayor John Mirisch

Nancy Krasne

Brian Rosenstein

(see ‘ENDORSEMENTS,’ page 27)

Courier Editorial Board City Council Candidate Interviews Annenberg board members gathered to talk current theater trends.

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The Courier’s editorial board met with city council candidates Mayor Willie Brien, former Mayor Nancy Krasne, Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Planning Commissioner Brian Rosenstein and attorney Katherine Cohan.

The following report of our editorial board interviews is intended to report candidates’ views accurately for our readers.

Readers may wish to note that The Courier has previously endorsed Vice Mayor John Mirisch for reelection.

Beverly Hills High School ASB students Anton Saleh and Jason Friedman joined The Courier's editors and asked questions developed by the student government class of Beverly High. The student representatives led

the questioning of each candidate. The students asked about campus safety, school funding by city resources, and after-school activities which could be made available to the City’s youth. The remainder of the questions came from our readers and editorial (see ‘EDITORIAL BOARD,’ page 14)

NEW YEAR AT THE PENINSULA — Councilmember Lili Bosse celebrated Chinese New Year, “The Year of the Snake” on Monday at The Peninsula Beverly Hills with Peninsula General Manager Offer Nissenbaum.

Pictured (from left): Bosse, Nissenbaum, Bonnie Nissenbaum and Jon Bosse.

Sinai Temple held its fourth annual Holocaust Survivor Brunch.

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Dr. Fran Walfish offers “7 secrets of happy people.” 11 •Health & Wellness •Arts & Entertainment •Birthdays

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KINGS COME TO BEVERLY HILLS—Horace Mann students got a sweet treat this Valentine’s Day when the LA Kings Chariot came to the campus on Thursday, giving students a chance to play hockey (above), many for the first time. Pictured left (L-R): Chloe Benmoshe, Coach Mary White and Kyleigh Holt. Courier Photos By Laura Coleman

Beverly Hills High Academic Decathlon Team Wins County Title

By Laura Coleman cathlon with the highest score in the George Christy, Page 6 Anita and Arnold Rosenstein CoHosted a Reception to Support Son Brian Rosenstein’s Candidacy for the Beverly Hills City Council; the Fashionista Scene at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

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The Beverly Hills High Academic Decathlon team continued to make history this week, nabbing the top spot in the L.A. County Academic De-

Beverly Hills School District To Hire Publicist

By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills Board of Education moved forward with efforts to en-

competition’s history. In addition to boasting the top five highest scoring decathletes, including team captain Jenny (see ‘DECATHLON’ page 17)

The MusiCares’ Foundation was established in 1989 for musicians to have a place to turn to during financial, personal or medical crises.

Gregory Wayne Smith is now in the midst of a brand new undertaking as he attempts to become the new city attorney for Los Angeles. He claims Gregory Smith most policemen, firefighters and other municipal employees get themselves into hot water with (see ‘CITY ATTORNEY,’ page 14)

(see ‘PR FIRM’ page 13)

...AND MOM’S LASAGNA —Bruce Springsteen was honored as MusiCares’ 2013 Person of the Year.

Beverly Hills’ Gregory Smith Takes Aim At L.A. City Attorney Race

By John L. Seitz With the national and local media attention glued to the final saga of Christopher Dorner and his vendetta against police officers, a Beverly Hillsbased attorney who has spent much of his quarter century career of private practice defending rank and file police, firefighters and whistle-blowers against their municipal employers, could well say: “I told you so.”

hance the district’s image Tuesday night when a divided board voted 3-1-1

Bruce and wife Patti Scialfa auctioned off a signed guitar, backstage passes and his mom’s lasagna, which fetched $250,000 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE:

February 28, 2013

TIME:

1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2013, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider: A request for an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit and an Extended Hours Permit for the Peninsula Hotel located at 9882 Santa Monica Boulevard South. The entitlements being requested are as follows: An amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit Resolution No. 417, Condition (9) which states “Swimming pool and other outdoor activity areas shall not be used between the hours of 10:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m.” The Applicant is requesting an amendment to this Condition, along with an Extended Hours Permit, to allow uses on the rooftop as well as ground floor outdoor dining areas until 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday, and until 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings and evenings preceding a holiday. In addition, the Applicant is requesting the ability to conduct up to twelve (12) rooftop and other outdoor area events per year, on days other than a Friday, Saturday or holiday.

This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for minor operational changes associated with a commercial structure, and the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission.

According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action 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 Georgana Millican, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1121, or by email at gmillican@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the applications, plans, and Categorical Exemption are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely: Georgana Millican, Associate Planner

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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S ROBBERY SUSPECTS— The BHPD released surveillance video Thursday morning of two suspects who robbed a Beverly Hills jeweler on Jan. 25. The suspects are accused of making off with more than $1 million from Jason of Beverly Hills in The Beverly Wilshire.

L.A. ROTARY MAYOR’S DEBATE–The Rotary Club of Los Angeles hosted an L.A. Mayors’ Debate last Friday at L.A. Live before a capacity crowd. Pictured (from left): Debate Emcee Frank Mottek of KNX-1070 “The Voice of Business”; Mayoral Candidate Eric Garcetti; Chris Brown; LA5 Rotary Debate Executive Producer Arthur Kassel; candidate City Controller Wendy Greuel; LA5 Rotary President Jay Richardson; candidate Kevin James; candidate Councilwoman Jan Perry; candidate Emanuel Pleitez; Eric Wise; ex-Gov. Gray Davis (who served as moderator), and L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca.

Los Angeles Mayor Candidates Call For Employee Pay/Pension Cuts At LA5 Rotary Debate

By Bill Arp All five candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles called for substantial cuts in pay and benefits for City employees to

avoid bankruptcy. Councilmember Eric Garcetti, Controller Wendy Gruel, Councilmember Jan Perry, radio host Kevin James and tech exec

Emanuel Peitez debated last Friday at L.A. Live before a capacity crowd hosted by the Rotary Club of Los Angeles.

Beverly Hills Police Release Tape Of Jewelry Store Robbery

By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects who made out with more than $1 million in a Jan. 25 robbery at a Beverly Hills jewelry store.

The Courier first reported in its Feb. 1 issue that Jason of

Beverly Hills, a luxury jeweler located in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, reported losses of $1.43 million to the BHPD after an armed robbery at the store on the evening of Jan. 25.

The BHPD released surveillance video yesterday that (see ‘ROBBERY’ page 9)

(see ‘L.A. MAYORS’ page 9)

El RODEO GALLERY –Thanks to the efforts of the El Rodeo PTA and 2007 graduating class parents, El Rodeo now boasts a new Alumni Wall showcasing class photos from 1928 to the present. “Tradition and history is such a major part of who we are,” said Sherry Talasazan (pictured), mother of a 2007 El Rodeo graduate. “We felt this tradition deserved the time it took for the meticulous search for missing photos, restoration of heavily damaged photos and reframing.” The unveiling of the El Rodeo Alumni Wall is scheduled for Wednesday Feb. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

FROM THE TRAILER PARK TO BEVERLY HILLS—Emily is a 10pound, two-year-old Chihuahua mix girl who was rescued as a stray from a trailer park in Van Nuys. She is now up to date on all her shots, spayed, vaccinated and micro-chipped. Emily is very playful and gets along well with kids, dogs and even cats. Those interested in adopting this lovely girl can contact ShelterHopePet Shop.org at 818- 453-5798.

Pictured right: Emily with Kira Lorsch, who works with Shelter Hope Pet Shop.

City Council Candidates Talk Beverly Hills Beverly Hills Lobbyist Rudy Finances, City Pensions At Southwest HOA Forum Cole Dies At 87

By Matt Lopez The future of finances in Beverly Hills was a hot topic of debate at last Thursday’s Southwest Homeowners Association City Council election forum at City Hall.

Candidates were grilled by Southwest HOA President Ken Goldman on a variety of topics, but much of it centered

around City salaries, pensions and how the candidates would fund many of the ideas they have for the City moving forward.

There were, however, plenty of solutions. When Vice Mayor John Mirisch spoke of his priorities, including rejuvenating the Southeast of Beverly Hills and continuing to be ag-

gressive in the fight against Metro, Goldman simply asked how the City could pay for all that.

“One thing you can do is you get (City) employees to start contributing to their own pensions,” Mirisch said. “Our employees don’t pay a penny to their own pensions, so that

Rudy Cole, longtime Beverly Hills lobbyist and columnist, died last Sunday of lung cancer in his Reeves Drive home at age 87.

Born in Ohio on Sept. 28,

1925, he graduated from Austin High School in Chicago and moved to Beverly Hills in the late 1950s. (see ‘RUDY COLE’ page 13)

FATHER DAUGHTER— Board of Education VP Noah Margo (far left) and his daughter Reese pose with boardmember Brian Goldberg and his daughter Esther on Saturday night at the City’s annual fatherdaughter event sponsored by the Recreation and Parks Department. The evening at Greystone mansion included dinner and dancing.

(see ‘HOA FORUM’ page 13)

BHPD VALENTINE’S DAY—Members of the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association hosted a Valentine’s Day Dessert Party this week for members of the Bevery Hills Active Adult Club.

Pictured (from left) with members of the club are BHPD officers: Michael Shelley, Reginald Evans, Audra Alatorrer, Greg Whipple, Matt Thurman, Kris Ulibarri and Michael Garrido.

Beverly Hills High School Basketball Team Beats Beverly Hills Unified Moves To Replace Chief Facilities Officer Santa Barbara In First Round CIF Playoff Game

By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills High School’s boys basketball team got this year’s CIF Southern Section Playoffs off on the right foot Wednesday with a 62-48 win

over host Santa Barbara in a Division 3-AAA first round win.

Siavache Yektafar had 29 points, four rebounds and three assists to lead the Normans in a

win over Santa Barbara, which was ranked No. 13 in the Div. 3-AAA bracket. BHHS entered the playoffs unranked on the bracket. (see ‘BASKETBALL’ page 9)

By Laura Coleman Prompted by the resignation of Beverly Hills Unified School District Chief Facilities Officer Nelson Cayabyab effective last Friday, the Board of Ed-

ucation this week voted 4-0 to move forward to replace the position. Boardmember Brian Goldberg was not present for the vote. (see ‘CFO’ page 17)

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JUMP ROPE—Second graders at Beverly Vista School gathered during their annual Jump Rope for Heart event to raise money for the American Heart Association on Wednesday. This year marked Coach Todd Radonsky’s 16th year of organizing the event for the K-5 students at Beverly Vista.

Traffic And Parking Commission Moves To Add One Hour Permit Parking To South Swall Drive

By Matt Lopez The west 300 block of South Swall Drive could soon be joining its surrounding areas in receiving one-hour permit

parking after direction given by the Traffic and Parking Commission at its meeting last week.

Vice Chair Andy Licht and

commissioners Julie Steinberg and Lester Friedman voted 3-0 to modify the preferential parking zone “K” on the 300 block (see ‘SWALL’ page 17)

HONORING SURVIVORS—Jaron Lenz, Robert Iancu and Richard and Engelina Billauer attended Sinai Temple’s 4th annual Holocaust Survivor Brunch L’Dor V’Dor—to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day—where SiHi teens (grades 8-12) and Holocaust Survivors unite. More than 220 attended the event where survivors told their stories, all sang songs in Hebrew and Yiddish, and guests were greeted by Temple teens, staff and clergy. “This brunch is one more assurance that the witnesses will be heard, and the painful, vital lessons transmitted to another generation,” said the Temple’s Senior Rabbi David Wolpe.” The teen program program is open to the entire Jewish community.

Fencing Upgrades At Beverly Hills High And El Rodeo School Delayed

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education moved to table approving an agreement for fencing upgrades at the high school and El Rodeo on Tuesday after the board criticized district consultant Tim Buresh for

failing to adhere to the board directive to dust off a previous design plan and prepare to submit it for re-bid.

A now-defunct bid to strengthen the high school perimeter in 2011 came (see ‘FENCING’ page 17)

CAMPAIGN COFFEE—Vice Mayor and City Council candidate John Mirisch met with constituents at a coffee Monday hosted by Mona and Matt Pouratian. Pictured: Mirisch shakes hands with Ramian Parnassi.

Young Beverly Hills Artists Shine In Exclusive Master Class Workshop

By Laura Coleman It was a life-affirming week for Beverly Hills High senior Cordelia Perez and 17-year-old jazz pianist Jeremy Corren, also of Beverly Hills, two of 43

young artists who participated in the National YoungArts Foundation’s inaugural YoungArts Los Angeles Master Class program, which paired young (see ‘YOUNG ARTISTS’ page 17)

IRANIAN ART–On Saturday night, the Farhang Foundation hosted a conversation on Iranian at MOCA in concert with celebrated Iranian artist Ali Banisadr’s work going on display through March 11 as part of the Downtown Los Angeles museum’s acquisition of several Iranian artist works to join its permanent collection. “Art is a universal language that connects us all," Farhang Chairman Ali C. Razi said. Pictured above (L-R): Thaddaeus Ropac, Feri Daftari, Razi, Banisadr, Jeffrey Deitch and Roshi Rahnama.

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ANNENBERG POWWOW—Several boardmembers and donors of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts gathered at the home of Robin and Elliott Broidy to share insights on trends in the modern theater, especially as it pertains to younger audiences. Pictured (from left): Annenberg Executive Director Lou Moore; Peter Brosius, artistic director of the Tony -Winning Children’s Theater of Minneapolis; Mary Rose Lloyd, director of programming of New Victory Theater in New York; and Tony Reekie, chief executive of the Imaginate Festival in Scotland.

Photo by Vince Bucci

School Board Will Delegate Control To Expedite Projects

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education unanimously voted to delegate some of its authority for contract approvals to the superin-

tendent and Chief Administrative Officer on Tuesday.

The resolution, which district consultant Tim Buresh said (see ‘EXPEDITING’ page 17)

PSLA—Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills celebrated a month long partnership with Philanthropic Society Los Angeles (PSLA) last week at “Send Your Love to a Cause.” All February, customers can designate to Children’s Institute to receive 5 percent off all purchases made on a Saks card.

Pictured (from left): Christos Garkinos, George Kotsiopoulos, PSLA Founder Rochelle Gores Fredston and Wendy Block.

GEORGE CHRISTY

Rosenstein Family Archives

George Christy

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kept watching my golf game when he was ten or eleven,” reminisced Kirk. “I’m in the driving range one weekend, and this kid comes up and hits the balls over the fence! Ouch and wow! In no time Brian became a champion golfer.

The more I got to know him, the more I realized how much he cared about the community he was growing up in. He introduced me to our Chief of Police, and I was bowled over that Brian knew everyone from all the different departments. And they loved him.”

ing, commitment and hard work. We experienced this first hand.

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s a youngster, Brian was a very giving child,” says Anita. “He insisted on donating his toys for others to play with. After inheriting some money at age 21, he set up a foundation rather than buy a slick car, as some of his contemporaries did. I realized then that Brian has a great sense of fiscal responsibility.

Buy on credit, pay the bill, and avoid the late 17 percent fee. I can’t tell you how many young actors, who have earned huge salaries from e cares about the movies and television, squanresidents, having attended dered everything and are more City Council and school broke. board meetings than many members,” added Vicki y grandparents, Reynolds, “and let’s remem- Anita and Tom May, who ber he served with distinction founded the May Company, on the Traffic & Parking were devoted civic citizens, Commission and on the teaching us time and again Planning Commission. That about the blessing of giving experience is invaluable.” back. Not just with funds, but with time and energy and e’ve long admired work. Not many know that Brian from his school days. Brian’s volunteered hundreds Mom Anita’s the sought-after of hours with the police investment adviser for fami- department, which endorses lies that she prefers remain his City Council anonymous, and dad Arnold candidacy, as has graced our community do the with beautiful architecture F i r e f i g h t e r s . and environmentally green Brian knows surroundings. how to deal with pressure, fter graduating from as he does Cal State Northridge where he when he majored in U.S. studies, Brian reaches the joined the public relations 18th hole in a department at Columbia golf game.”

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Soon enough we found ourselves in a working rian relationship whenever we began golfing required facts or photographs at age eight,” for our thrice-weekly column, adds Arnold.

“The Great Life” in The “He patiently Hollywood Reporter , which took time to we wrote for 25 years. Brian develop his was at the ready, and we game and commended him for his car- became a top

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Anita and Arnold Rosenstein flank Kirk and Anne Douglas during the reception they co-hosted in support of son Brian Rosenstein’s (right) candidacy for the Beverly Hills City Council at the Rosenstein residence.

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we be honest?

We need young people to bring the vision of the city to the next level. This is why I support Brian Rosenstein and his candidacy for the Beverly Hills City Council. Brian’s in his mid-thirties, and I was happy to host a reception for him at my home. I’m continually impressed with Brian, with what he does, and my guests were grateful to meet and know him. Brian thinks outside the box. His views are not black and white.

How refreshing that is,” says Tom Blumenthal, the muchliked president/CEO of Geary’s in Beverly Hills, the friendly and elegant emporium with its collection of unrivaled luxury brands.

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aving known Brian from his childhood, Anne and Kirk Douglas co-hosted a reception for several dozen friends, along with Vicki Reynolds, our former Beverly Hills Mayor, her husband Murray Pepper, and Brian’s parents, Anita and Arnold Rosenstein, at the Rosenstein residence.

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hile he loved golfing, and still plays, Brian’s passion centers on “being there” for Beverly Hills. His philanthropy is evident with Temple Emanuel, and with the CPR organization that he sponsors, with classes in administering vital first aid, among other projects.

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hen we wondered why Brian attended all the City Council and Board of Education meetings, he answered, “That’s the only way you learn.” He’s proud of the 911 Memorial near the Fire Station, having contributed funds and advised on the design.

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“Brian’s been involved

with the city for fifteen years.

He deeply respects the residents, as we all do, but it’s important to understand that business keeps the city alive,” continues Tom. “As past president of our Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Rodeo Drive Committee, I’ve observed Brian’s loyal activism regarding the best solutions.”

competitor. He has a great head for business, investments and real estate, and both Anita and I remain amazed at how well-informed he is.”

Jennifer Lopez (in Anthony Vaccarello) with Casper Smart during the 55th annual Grammy Awars at the Staples Center.

Adele in Valentino

Alicia Keys

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Allison Williams

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Chris Brown

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GEORGE CHRISTY his onion bagel. We asked how he relaxes. He’s dated friends of ours, golfs when he can, and reads voraciously.

“I can’t ever read enough of American history, never miss a Tom Clancy novel or an exciting spy thriller.”

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e winks that he “keeps company” with Chasen, the grey and white homeless kitten he picked up near the historic Chasen’s restaurant, where Bristol Farms is now.

“From the get-go, we liked each other. I took her home.

That was sixteen years ago!”

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN Fashion News & Notes Charlotte Olympia Heading to Rodeo Drive British accessories brand Charlotte Olympia will open its second U.S. boutique, at 474 North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, in early May to coincide with its New York store’s first anniversary. The new store, the company’s third worldwide after London and New York, will showcase the Tinseltown-inspired pre-fall 2013 Hollywoodland collection, including its signature Dolly shoe in a Swarovski-embellished version called Puttin’ on the Glitz. At 1,250 square feet, the Rodeo store will be the company’s largest, housing the four seasonal shoe and handbag collections, the signature Encore and Runaway Bride ranges and the custom To Dye For collection.

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L.A. MAYORS

(continued from page 4)

Former Gov. Gray Davis moderated the debate which was emceed by KNX Newsradio host Frank Mottek. Each candidate gave an opening and closing statement, plus two minute responses to a series of questions. The main topic was economics – the city’s deficits and unemployment.

Frontrunners Perry, Gruel and Garcetti touted their records in office while James and Peitez blamed “the insiders” for the city’s fiscal problems.

Perry is best known for her key role in bringing the L.A. Live complex to life, along with new hotels, restaurants and residents into the central city. Garcetti touted new development in his district, which includes Hollywood, while Gruel focused on her record of fiscal audits and management.

Still, all candidates cited necessary

ROBBERY

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shows crystal clear pictures of the three suspects. The video is available at: https://vimeo.com/59654975.

At approximately 6:50 p.m., a male and female entered the store posing as customers and asked to look at several pieces of jewelry. As the clerk was showing them the pieces, a third suspect entered the store and revealed a handgun. The third suspect, who police believe may have been wearing a fake beard, removed several pieces of jewelry from the display case and took off

BASKETBALL

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The Normans entered the fourth quarter ahead by only one point, but used a late surge to outscore Santa Barbara 23-10 in the fourth quarter to blow the game open.

Ben Cohen added 10 points and two assists for Beverly Hills High, which now sports an overall record of 15-11.

Ronan Massana added eight points, 13 rebounds, four assists and three blocks.

The win continues an impressive role for the Normans, which enter the

reductions in city employee pay and benefits. Today, Los Angeles police and fire contribute 10 percent to their own health care and 11 percent to their own retirement. All candidates stressed the need to bring all city employees up to that level of contribution.

Perry denounced the maneuver by current Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa earlier this year to “close the deficit” in Los Angeles, initially $1.2 billion, by simply transferring 1600 city employees to Department of Water and Power payrolls.

The L.A. DWP then awarded raises to them. The move simply transferred the liability to a city-owned agency, but did nothing to control the cost of government.

In contrast, all Beverly Hills city employees pay nothing towards their healthcare of pensions.

Arthur Kassel of Beverly Hills produced the event. with the other two suspects.

Police believe the suspects fled in a 2011 to 2013 white Kia Optima.

The three suspects are African American (two males and one female) between the ages of 25-30.

The BHPD is asking anyone with information about the crime or the identity of the suspects to contact Det. Eric Hyon at 310-285-2156. A message outside business hours can be left at the BHPD Tip Line at 310-288-2656 or with the Watch Commander at 310-2852125.

playoffs as winners of seven of their last eight games.

Beverly Hills High ended up finishing in third place in the Ocean League after a strong finish to the season.

“It was a great win for our team, our team played with a tremendous amount of effort,” Beverly Hills High School coach Jarvis Turner told The Courier.

“We’re looking forward to playing Compton, which will be a huge challenge for our guys, but we’re up for it.”

Beverly Hills will play at No. 4 seed Compton tonight at 7 p.m. in a secondround game.

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Locals In Dance Marathon To Fight Pediatric HIV, AIDS Nicole Partovy, 18, of Beverly Hills will be among the UCLA students taking part in the 26-hour “Dance Marathon” this weekend to raise money and educate people about pediatric HIV and AIDS. The event, Feb. 16-17, is sponsored by the school’s Pediatric AIDS Coalition.

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great work the Pediatric AIDS Coalition does and about how successfully Dance Marathon contributes to the cause, I became very passionate about staying on my feet for 26 hours to promote the cause,” said Partovy.

The largest student-run philanthropic organization on the West Coast, the coalition has organized the dance marathon every Presidents’ Day weekend for the last 11 years.

So far, the organization has contributed more than $3 million toward beneficiaries including the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Project Kindle, a free camp for children affected by the disease; and the UCLA AIDS Institute.

Last year alone, Dance Marathon united more than 3,000 supporters and grossed $450,000 in contributions.

The daughter of Ramin and Kathrine Partovy, Nicole attended El Rodeo and while at BHHS took part in a Service Learning class.

“We had an annual World AIDS Day event, and one year we had children with AIDS come and speak to the student body about the impact that pediatric AIDS has had on their lives,” Partovy related. “I’m passionate about this cause because it is close to my heart and I feel that awareness is key to putting a stop to AIDS and supporting all those who are affected.”

Partovy is preparing for the event with cardio and weights; “but I don’t know if I will ever be fully ready for a straight 26 hours of dancing,” she said. “I’m hoping my passion for the cause and the momentum of the event will keep me going. I’m really excited because I will be challenging myself, having fun with my friends, and raising money for, and awareness about, a really amazing cause.”

Resident Jason Naziri is also planning on taking part.

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UCLA Study Shows Promise, Offers Hope For Brain Hemorrhage Patients A new endoscopic surgical procedure has been shown to be safer and to result in better outcomes than the current standard medical treatment for patients who suffer strokes as a result of brain hemorrhages, UCLA neurosurgeons have announced.

Findings from their potentially groundbreaking, randomized, controlled phase 2 clinical trial, which was conducted at multiple medical centers, were presented last week at the International Stroke Conference in Honolulu.

“These exciting results offer a glimmer of hope for a condition that most doctors have traditionally considered hopeless,” said principal investigator Dr. Paul Vespa, professor of neurosurgery at the UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine and director of the neurocritical care program at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. “That is a big deal in medicine.”

Stroke is the leading cause of death and long-term disability in America.

During a stroke, bleeding becomes toxic and deadly in the brain. Brain hemorrhage that causes stroke is a devastating, critical condition with a mortality rate of 75 percent. If a patient does survive, he or she could face a life of severe disability. Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer strokes each year.

In the past, brain surgery to treat

such hemorrhages involved making a large incision to remove the blood. But this method traumatized the brain and failed to improve patients’ quality of life. As a result, open surgery is uncommon for bleeding in the Dr. Neil Martin brain.

The new study, led by Vespa and Dr. Neil Martin, chair of neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, in conjunction with Johns Hopkins University, set out to determine the safety and effectiveness of removing blood using a “keyhole” incision—smaller than the size of a dime— with the aid of an endoscope.

During the procedure, the endoscope, a tiny probe with a light and video camera on the tip, is used to navigate with GPS-like precision. The image-guided system displays CT scans of the brain on video monitors, allowing surgeons to immediately pinpoint and remove the blood.

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‘7 Secrets Of Happy People,’ Dealing With Jealousy Q. Dr. Fran, recently I’ve on your own. Autonomy and been getting caught in argu- self-reliance directly target Dr. Fran ments and power-struggles self-esteem. with my husband, children, and co-workers. I’ve never thought of myself as an angry person, but lately I’m wondering because I feel frustrated much of the time.

What can I do to turn this pattern around? Jennifer S. A. Dear Jennifer, first self-examine by asking yourself these questions. Is anything in my life different or particularly stressful or worrisome? Could I be experiencing hormonal, medical, or physical changes?

Try your best to identify the underlying factors contributing to your short fuse.

Then, follow my “7 Secrets of Happy People” tips below.

1. Give up trying to control other people. We can’t change others, but with great motivation and hard work we can change ourselves.

If you’re having trouble with your kids don’t let it build and fester. Consult a child psychologist to learn better parenting tools and strategies.

2. Praise every increment in yourself toward independence and moving outward into the world.

Cherish your ability to stand

3. View people as good until they demonstrate otherwise. Most people are good.

Those who are not will reveal themselves in time and you can weed out the ones who are unworthy of your friendship.

4. Do not strive for perfection. Be “good enough.”

5. Build self-esteem toward self and others by using words that support and motivate with empathic attunement, rather than criticize.

Many of us can be harshly self-critical. Become a benign self-observer rather than self-judge.

6. Express your feelings in the moment. Do not allow anger and disappointment to build up inside you. Say what you feel clearly and respectfully. It will free you.

7. Give yourself “special time.“ Take 15 minutes each day to be with yourself and chill. You’d be surprised how challenging this is when you have a spouse and children tugging at you 24/7. Give yourself short, undivided, positive attention each day to nourish and fortify you.

Q. Dr. Fran, my 8-year old daughter is jealous and envious of her friends. How can

Walfish Answers Your Questions I help my child deal with envious feelings she has? Are these feelings normal in grade school? Sam R. A. Dear Sam, I define envy as “wish I had it and she didn’t.” There is ill-will in envy.

This is different from jealousy which I define as “I wish I had it, too.”

It is absolutely normal for grade-school children (and adults) to feel jealous.

Envy has a tinge of meanness and needs special attention to help get to the root cause.

Often, envy is sourced in the attachment relationship between infant and mother that went off-track.

The way to help a child deal with jealous and envious feelings is to first empathize out loud in a narrative style about her feelings and wants.

For instance you might say, “Sally has red shoes and you wish you did, too. It’s

hard when you can’t have the very thing you want right now.”

The key is for you to deliver this compassionate reflective statement with genuine empathy.

You can offer your daughter a plan in which she can work to earn and save enough money to participate in buying red shoes.

We can’t always have what we want and that is a disappointment. Each time your child experiences disappointment you are giving her an opportunity to grow.

Praise your child for expressing envious feeling to you.

Envy can destroy friendships. Help her learn to acknowledge, validate, and accept herself—flaws and all 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.

St. John’s Foundation Presents Evening With Singer Johnny Mathis St. John’s Health Center Foundation will host an evening of dinner and entertainment by one of America’s best-loved and most enduring singers, Johnny Mathis, beginning at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23 at The Mullin Johnny Mathis Automotive Private Collection in West L.A. A former patient who wants to support St. John’s, Mathis has offered his time and talent to raise funds for an area of greatest need.

So the event will benefit the center’s Gastrointestinal Department to ensure St. John’s physicians and G.I. Lab care team can access the latest technology through state-of-the-art equipment.

This evening will include cocktails, dinner and Mathis’ performance.

Linked to the romantic side of jazz and pop music standards, Mathis’ hits include Chances Are, Misty, Wonderful!

Wonderful! and It’s Not For Me To Say. The setting is fashioned after a Parisian train station with 20 of Peter Mullin’s classic French touring automobiles on display.

Tickets are still available, but space is limited. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Tess Csiszar, director of special events, 310-829-8168 or tess.csiszar@stjohns.org.

ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Holocaust Memorial Museum Marks 20th Anniversary With Dinner With Famed Nazi Hunter, Family Events A day of public events followed by a benefit dinner featuring one of the country’s leading Nazi hunters will mark the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s 20th anniversary celebration—and commemoration of local Holocaust survivors and veterans—starting at 10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

“The 20th anniversary is a turning point for the museum and the cause of Holocaust remembrance and education,” said Michael Sarid, the museum’s western regional director.

“We’re looking at a day when there will be no more living survivors or eyewitnesses to tell their stories,” Sarid continued. “It is our sacred obligation to serve as a memorial and fulfill that role in the world at large.”

The events are part of the Washington, D.C. museum’s national tour to bring the history and lessons of the Holocaust to audiences around the country

and further its mission to inspire them to take action against hatred and indifference.

“Los Angeles is home to surEli Rosenbaum vivors and WWII veterans and we don’t know how many more opportunities we’ll have to honor them,” Sarid added. “We want people to to know we’re not just sitting in Washington, D.C., but a national institute.”

Keynote speaker for the benefit dinner is Eli M. Rosenbaum, director, Human Rights Enforcement Strategy and Policy, U.S. Department of Justice.

Rosenbaum’s investigations have led to deportations and prosecutions of dozens of Nazi war criminals living in hiding in the U.S.; and he is the primary author of Betrayal: The Untold Story Of The Kurt Waldheim In-

vestigation And Cover-Up.” Broadcast journalist Forrest Sawyer will emcee the event with special guest Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actress Camyn Manheim.

The benefit starts with a 5:30 p.m. reception and dinner from 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Tickets are $500 per person.

For more information or to register to attend, visit http://neveragain.ushmm.org/events/entry/ev ents-losangeles.

• The museum’s free, daylong public event at the Skirball will feature programming and activities for all ages from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Attendees will be able to participate in interactive workshops and panel discussions.

Attendance is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.ushmm.org/neveragain or call 866-998-7466.

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A Good Day To Die Hard–Convoluted Script Saved By Creative Heroics A comic once said on his deathbed: “Dying is easy, comedy is hard.” I have just seen A Good Day To Die Hard, the fifth installment of the Die Hard film series and, believe me, dying isn’t easy, especially, when being riddled with many bullets upsetting your digestive track.

A convoluted script, pyrotechnics, lots of noise, lots of assault rifles, lots of bullets, lots of car crashes, lots of bodies adds up to little entertainment unless, of course, you are a product of our young hell-bent society and enjoy waste.

Set in Russia, director John Moore spends a good portion of the opening sequences with another wild and destructive car chase…. a necessary element for films of this genre.

Our hero, John McClane (Bruce Willis) goes to Russia to locate his wild and reckless son, Jack (Jai Courtney). When he locates him, Jack is on trial in a heavily guarded courtroom with a brilliant scientist. John seems thunderstruck as the two prisoners escape through the artistry and maniacal imagination of the writers and Moore.

With guns blazing, blood gushing and every seemingly

Jerry Cutler on FILM metal object crushed, John joins in the melee even though his son is not that thrilled to see him. We soon understand why, but please, when you are fighting off hundreds of upset armed Russians, one would think Jack would welcome any and all support. Talk about unappreciative kids!

As the film continues so does the violence. In this modern age with the accessibility to shoot‘em-up videos, toys, games, movies and the like, some of the mentally challenged need not be filling their sordid imaginations with added brutality. The continual thirst for bodies and blood should and must be curtailed by conscientious producers. The pace in A Good Day To Die Hard and unbelievable heroics coupled with creative escapes are sufficient to keep a moviegoer’s attention in this latest Willis venture.

1-1/2 Bagels out of 4 Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film/TV critic, is also rabbi at Creative Arts Temple

Documentary Following Lives Of Nazi Descendants Opens Today German-Israeli documentary filmmaker Chanoch Ze’evi’s Hitler’s Children, following the descendants of top Nazi commanders as they struggle to accept and live with the “sins of their fathers,” opens Friday, Feb. 15 at Music Hall Theatre, 9036 Wilshire Blvd. for one week.

Featuring the grandchildren, children and godchildren of Adolf Hitler, Hans Frank, Hermann Göring, Rudolf Hoess (commandant of Auschwitz) and others, the film in English, German and Hebrew with English subtitles, and was shot in the U.S, Germany and Israel.

Ze’evi has been making films for the past 17 years, including a number of films about Holocaust survivors and their families. He also became interested in the flipside of the

equation: the descendants of the inner circle of Nazi perpetrators.

He found similarities between the two groups. In his words, “Neither wanted to talk. The Germans for obvious reasons because of their desire to start new families, without reference to the shady pasts of their families and without removing the skeletons from the closet. On our side, the children of survivors had grown up in homes of people who ‘had been there’ and they too were silent.”

However, as Chanoch immersed himself in these communities he discovered, “the third generation on both sides want to re-open the story.” He begun to seek out the secondand third-generation descendants of the Nazis’ inner circle, and his documentary was born.

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to issue a Request for Proposals for public relations services. Boardmember Lisa Korbatov voted against and Boardmember Brian Goldberg abstained, following an earlier motion he made to table an RFP, at least until May when the district has its revised financial prospectus.

While the board emphasized the RFP issuance was only exploratory, according to the submitted timeline, the board could approve the $50,000 position in late March. The Beverly Hills Education Foundation has said that it will split the cost for the position.

The board’s decision to issue an RFP for public relations services comes in response to the district Finance Committee’s recommendation at the Jan. 22 board meeting to enact a comprehensive communications program in order to better inform the community about BHUSD endeavors and prepare residents for a likely property tax increase.

As the Board of Education prepares to vote on accelerating the $334 million Measure E bond payback rate – a vote that does not require constituent approval under Proposition 39 – the BHUSD has been challenged to garner community support.

Accelerating the payback rate is expected to save the property owners upwards of $2 billion over the life of the Measure E school building bond, which voters approved in 2008 predicated on the promise that property taxes would not increase beyond $49.71 per $100,000 of assessed valuation.

Property owners now pay $52 per $100,000 of assessed valuation as a re-

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creates immediate savings and creates some fiscal leeway.”

Former Mayor Nancy Krasne echoed similar sentiments and said the City needed to change its policy on pensions.

“They are collecting pensions at 50 (years old), if you’re a City employee, police and fire, you don’t choose to stay on if you’re making only 10 cents for every dollar they earn,” Krasne said.

“Retirement age needs to be bumped up and no money from any retirement fund unless you’re disabled should be taken out of fund until 65... or 70”.

Mayor Willie Brien said that continuing on the path the City has been on is the best way to get out from under the City’s current $116 million unfunded liability debt.

“We need to continue working on the same type of things.. converting from defined benefit to defined contribution,” Brien said. “What we’re doing by paying down liabilities is protecting the future interests of the community.”

Each candidate spoke on a topic that had not yet come up in previous forums, regarding whether they would ever consider a project that would increase the City’s three-story height limit or exceed the 2-to-1 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).

Planning Commission Vice Chair Brian Rosenstein gave an example of a project the Planning Commission is cur-

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Among his many activities, Cole served eight years as a member and chair of the Beverly Hills Recreation & Parks Commission and was president of the GreystoneFoundation.

sult of economic changes that affect the rate, evidence of what boardmembers and Finance Committee members call the “lie” that the community was sold on.

At a poorly attended Town Hall on Jan. 15, Board VP Noah Margo laid out a plan to roughly two dozen community members that would raise the tax rate to $111 per $100,000 of assessed valuation in 2014 and progressively rachet it down to $60 in 2034 for the final 20 years of the bond payback, in order to shave 22 years off the life of the bond.

Last Friday, during a two-hour presentation evaluating Measure E bond sales made by Keygent Advisors to the Finance Committee, the committee wrestled with figuring out a way to educate the community that accelerating the bond payback rate is necessary to ensure that there is sufficient funds to support the current school-building projects, in addition to saving the community vast sums on property taxes.

“We have to explain to the community…what was unrealistic about that promise,” Finance Committee Chair Mel Spitz said.

Despite the board’s unified direction to staff last month to explore creating a public relations position, this week both Korbatov and Goldberg questioned if actually hiring for the position would send the wrong message to the community by expending money on public relations.

“Our first PR blunder might be hiring this position,” Goldberg said. ”I think this is something that is needed in our district, again, I just don’t know about the timing.” rently looking at regarding the iPic Movie Theatre on Canon Drive, which was previously approved at 60-feet tall.

“We’ve heard from hundreds of residents they want this movie theater on Canon,” Rosenstein said. “It fits well with the community.. it’s not near residential, doesn’t abut any residential, in the business triangle and is traffic neutral compared to the prior project... that’s an example where I would be OK with it.”

Mirisch said it wouldn’t depend on the project and how supportive the community was of it.

“I wouldn’t say never, there would have to be tremendous public benefits and community buy-in” Mirisch said, giving the example of a museum. “Or if it produces a tremendous amount of revenue and neighbors are not concerned by it.”

Krasne disagreed.

“The answer is no,” she said. “The community put in a general plan and worked on it for 10 to 11 years, this was what we can up with... we need to stick with the general plan.”

Beverly Hills lawyer and resident Katherine Cohan said she’s “pro development.”

“One of the reasons we’re here is because we’re constantly developing,” Cohan said. “I’d like to hear from residents first about whatever is being developed and see what the residents around the development are thinking.”

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ALL SMILES—Mayor Willie Brien was all smiles with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at a Metro Westside Subway Extension groundbreaking event in November.

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board members. Major topics were: transparency in city government, city water rate hikes, public employee pay and benefits, whether a City “surplus” actually exists, and Metro subway tunnels underneath Beverly Hills High School and subway construction activities.

Please note that candidate attorney Katherine Cohan was kind enough to attend an editorial board session with us. We commend her for stepping forward in the election, but she was not familiar with the issues, so we do not report on our interview with her.

WATER RATE INCREASES: The City Council raised water rates about 50% over the past two years. Staff reports attributed the rate increases to higher prices charged Beverly Hills by the Metropolitan Water District, our main supplier. However, the City boosted water rates at least 40% more than the price hike. What is your view on the water rate hikes?

Willie Brien (voted "for" the rate hikes): "The community is smart and gets it," he tells us. "I have to pay the same increases everyone else does."

He attributes the 40% surcharge to what he views is the City's need to provide infrastructure and investments in the water reservoir system. He terms it as "an insurance policy." "Nobody is happy paying for health insurance until you need it" and this is analogous.

He observed that a major earthquake in Northern California occurs, we could be cut off from their water supply. He said he formed a liaison committee with Councilmember Julian Gold to examine the City's Water Enterprise Fund, in part to determine if Beverly Hills should build its own water purification plant, conduct our own drilling and have our own reservoirs.

John Mirisch (voted "against" the rate hikes): The water rates hikes were unconscionable. The staff made no

case for the excessive rate hikes. The argument that they are "pass throughs" was not the truth. This is another example of treating the people like an ATM machine.

Nancy Krasne: "I'm very distressed at the surcharge and the way it was handled. This is another example of the people not being consulted." The rate hike was presented as a passthrough of costs, when it was not. It is unfair to use city fees and markups just to get more money from the residents and businesses. I would like to know how much of the excessive rate hike now goes to pensions for city employees.

Brian Rosenstein: "I don't believe it's fair to the citizens when the City marks up cost increases. We may have no control over what others charge us, but we do not need to make it worse by using it as an excuse to get more money." He said that if costs must go up, then they go up, but that he would be much more open about what is being done with the money. "This is part of our problem about transparency -we just are not. We need to be.

This is not just about the money. It's also about being honest with the people."

METRO SUBWAY TUNNELS UNDERNEATH BEVERLY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL: The Courier asked each candidate the following questions: If the choice we face is between subway tunnels underneath Beverly Hills High School, or no subway at all, which will you choose? If the answer is "no subway," what would you do to oppose it?

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Willie Brien (voted to "fast-track" permits for Metro to drill in Beverly Hills): Mayor Brien refused to oppose the Metro subway if it routes underneath Beverly Hills High School. He said he "supports the Santa Monica route" which has been conclusively rejected

by Metro. We asked point blank what it meant when he said he opposes tunneling "under the historic core of the high school." He said the "historic core" was considered the older buildings. When asked if he would oppose tunneling under the entire high school, he responded by saying he supported the Santa Monica alignment and wants to sit down and work this out with Metro.

When the Editors pointed out that Metro has made its final choice of route under Beverly High, he responded that "nothing is off the table." He did not explain why the City has failed to file its lawsuit yet under the National Environmental Protection Act. When questioned whether Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he is employed will get a benefit from a station at La Cienega and Wilshire, he said he did not recognize any benefit. He was asked why he refused to require Metro to bring drilling permits to the council for approval. He gave no answer.

John Mirisch (proposed and voted to require all Metro permits to come to the City council for approval; the proposal failed with Brien voting "no"): Mirisch firmly opposes any subway tunnels underneath Beverly Hills High School. He supports filing suit immediately against Metro unWith the March 5 primary fast approaching, Smith is in a hard fought battle with incumbent Carmen Trutanich and termed-out local assemblyman Michael Feuer for the city attorney’s position. (The latter previously ran for the same job in 2001 but was defeated by Rocky Delgadillo.)

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Nancy Krasne: "My answer is 'no subway if they tunnel under Beverly Hills High School.' I served on the Planning Commission and I know what they [Metro] are up to."

"We need to support the school district and defend the high school." "We should have been shoulder-to-shoulder with them from the start."

Brian Rosenstein: "If their only plan is to tunnel under Beverly High, then my position is 'no subway.'" "Unless someone can give me a really good reason, I do not understand why we have not sued Metro by now under [the National Environmental Protection Act] NEPA." "I support the school board in every effort."

The Courier's editorial board is comprised of Publisher Clif Smith, Associate Publisher Marcia Hobbs, Senior Editor John Seitz, Special Sections Editor Steve Simmons, and Beverly Hills High School Student Representatives Anton Saleh and Jason Friedman.

Courier staff writers Laura Coleman and Matt Lopez contributed to this report.

Next week, we report the candidates' answers about school safety, school funding, transparency in government and pay and pensions. pertise to the race after being on the other side of the fence litigating against the city for the past two decades. I already personally know many of the deputies, where their weaknesses and strengths lie, and what the L.A. needs to do in its civil division.”

As for his other opponent, Smith says: “Mike Feuer has never even set foot in a courtroom. His claim that he supervised 1,000 lawyers and oversaw 50,000 lawsuits while at Bet Tzedek Legal Services is ludicrous, even for a professional politician who wants to jump from one job to the next.”

Smith attended the University of Colorado before earning his J.D. at the University of La Verne’s College of Law and masters’ honors at the University of Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law.

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Joan Mangum Recently, professional performing magicians and an eclectic list of celebrity guests launched a year-long celebration of the Magic Castle on iconic Hollywood landmark’s 50th anniversary.

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magician and entrepreneur Milt Larsen and his late brother, Bill Larsen, Jr. Under the direction of cofounder Milt, The Magic Castle has grown over the years from its original design to feature 13 performance spaces including

Vanna White

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS— Claire Bloom, Frank Fenton, Melissa Manchester and Jane Seymour (Feb. 15); Annette Goodman, Florence Rhodes, Levar Burton and James Ingram (Feb 16); Stuart Raffel, Paris Hilton, Rene Russo, Jim Brown, Hal Holbrook, Lou Diamond Phillips and The Courier’s Matt Lopez (Feb. 17); George Kennedy, Molly Ringwald, Matt Dillon, Cybill Shepherd, John Travolta and Vanna White (Feb 18); Justine Bateman, Jeff Daniels (Feb. 19); Sandy Duncan, Ali Kasikci, Sir Sidney Poitier and Peter Strauss (Feb. 20); Tyne Daly, Selene Walters Lamm, Kelsey Selene Walters Grammer and Kyle MacLachlan (Feb. 21).

gathered to celebrate the golden anniversary were Tippi Hedren, Michael Learned, Dawn Wells, Kate Linder, Dee Wallace, Gabrielle Stone, Cassandra Peterson, Seth Green, Gay Blackstone, as well as celebrated Magician Siegfried Fischbacher, one of the Castle’s earliest members, Rose Marie and the gala’s host, Steven Valentine.

Rabbi Jacob Pressman MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY For some unknown reason there popped into my memory this week a voice I haven’t heard for 40-years: the voice of Jimmy Durante, the gravelly voiced star of stage, screen, television and radio who died in 1980. It happened because I was planning to write an article on making someone happy. This triggered my memory of Durante whom I remembered singing the song: Make Someone Happy, which began: “Make someone happy, Make just one someone happy. Make just one heart, the heart you sing to. One smile that cheers you; one face that lights when it hears you; the one you’re everything to.

“Fame if you win it comes and goes in a minute. Where’s the real stuff in life to cling to; “ and ended: “Love is the answer. Someone to love is the answer. Once you’ve found her, build your world around her.” and ends: “Make someone happy, make just one someone happy, and you will be happy, too.”

Durante, who was the least romantic looking comic brought tears to my eyes then when he sang it, and does even now. Romantic love isn’t reserved for the svelte siren and the gorgeous hunk. The plain looking, sometime ugly ordinary folk, (and that is most of us) are also capable of it. They say love makes the world go round. So, please don’t stop lest the world does stops spinning and I would have nothing about which to write!

HAPPY 50TH MAGIC CASTLE–The historic Magic Castle in Hollywood celebrated its golden anniversary with a star-studded array on hand for the festivities. Pictured (from left): Dawn Wells, Gabrielle Stone, Rose Marie (foreground), Dee Wallace, Siegfried Fischbacher, Irene Larsen, co-founder Milt Larsen, Tippi Hedren, Richard Sherman, Kate Linder and Michael Learned.

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historic structure, once known as the Lane mansion, celebrated its centennial. On Jan. 2, 1963, that same structure became this world renowned clubhouse for the private magicians club.

The Magic Castle has been an internationally revered gathering place for the magic brotherhood since opening its doors.

Located in historic Hollywood in an elegant, Victorian-era mansion, the castle is an experience within itself – a remarkable meeting spot which captures a lost era and is timeless in its appeal, having hosted generations of magic enthusiasts from around the globe.

Leading the Academy of Magical Arts, housed there as president of its board of directors is Emmy-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris. The Magic Castle was founded by writer, actor,

the Close-up Magic Theatre, the Parlor of Prestidigitation, The Teller Theatre and, the jewel in the magical crown, The Palace of Mystery. The Castlat 150, now includes performing magicians and illusionists of all levels – including entertainment’s most pre-eminent, worldrenowned artists – as well as associate members who simply love the art and the establishment.

The Magic Castle has drawn practically every great magician of the modern era including David Cooperfield, Lance Burton, Doug Henning, Harry Blackstone, Penn & Teller, Siegfried & Roy to appear within its walls (as well as few noted amateur illusionists including Cary Grant, Johnny Carson, Orson Wells, Jason Alexander, Tony Curtis, and Dom Deluise to name a few).

Included among those who

ASTROLOGY TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 15).

Regardless of what you want to share, promote, sell or achieve, you’ll meet the people who can help you reach your goals. During the next six weeks, you’ll increase your responsibilities. Magically, your stress levels decrease.

Conscientious behavior leads to making great money. You’ll travel in May and December. Aries and Taurus people adore you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Sometimes there is nothing more you can do other than submit to the fates. There are times when this is so, but this isn’t one of them. Take a long walk and return with new possibilities.

The Magic Castle, Inc. signed a global licensing agreement with Creative Artists Agency. “We are excited about the future of The Magic Castle,” says Milt, referring to not only the new brand, but the release of his new book entitled My Magical Journey: The First 30,000 Days and the pending production of a new movie, (from producer Ted Field) based on the mysteries and myths that have built up about this legend over the years.

“Magic is the world’s second profession,” says Milt Larsen. “It has been a source of fascination to the public since before the pharaohs of Egypt, was a popular past time for the kings and queens of Europe and has been a staple in American entertainment since the days of the vaudeville.

Visit: www.MagicCastle. com.

by Holiday Mathis

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). The outcome you desire will only be possible if you stay the course, maintaining your integrity in each situation. That sounds difficult, but every right choice you make will strengthen you.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Be careful where you throw your energy.

If you’re not absolutely sure, don’t go all in. A ram who butts into a bramble will find himself in a tangled-up mess.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Give people something to resist, they will resist it. That’s why you are wise to influence through subtle example. Your presence is stronger than you know.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Doing the right thing in general will lead to specific improvements in the situation that most needs it. You have great powers of endurance leading to eventual success.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are like the tides–eternally faithful to the moon, forever carrying bits from shore to shore. Through you, lovely mixes and lively varieties are born.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The moment of truth isn’t really a single moment; rather, a series of small choices adding up to a particular destiny. You condition yourself by doing right in a million tiny ways.

LET THERE BE MUSIC–Rotary Club of Beverly Hills held it's annual music competition finals at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Students from local high schools auditioned with three were invited by a panel of judges to perform. Kevin Kojoian of Hamilton High was chosen to represent the club in a district contest. Pictured (from left): Patricia Young (Rotary juror); AJ Wilmer (Rotary president); finalist Alexander Sidenko (pianist); Wanda Presburger (music competition chair); finalist Andrew Moses (clarinetist); and winning finalist Kevin Kojoian (pianist).

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your complexities are made obvious now. There are many polarities inside you. An awesome power will come of accepting the strong and weak, good and bad and everything else that makes who you are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Gravity is invisible, but you have no problem seeing its effect. Love is the same way. You only realize it's there when people react to its power. Where there is no action or movement, love will go undetected.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It feels as a cyclical force is pulling you along and and it would be

futile to resist it. That may be so, but you won't know for sure until you are fully aware. The patterns and cycles of your life are a worthy study.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

In some way, you are recovering your balance. Don’t expect that this will happen just once. The dance of life requires you to be in a constant state of recovery.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

There is a right way and a wrong way to fish. The right way is to show up where the fish are with bait they enjoy and wait patiently for a nibble. There are too many wrong ways to mention, as you’ll witness today.

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of South Swall Drive to include the west side of the block. The modification will include a regulation for “One Hour Parking, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, Permit ‘K’ Exempt”.

The issue came to the commission after a resident petition started to get the parking zone on the west side of the block.

Currently, there is an existing zone on both the east side of Swall, as well as the neighboring 200 and 300 blocks of South Clark Drive.

Residents sought to establish no parking due to spillover resulting from business activity on Robertson and Olympic. 21 of 32 single family homes on Swall signed the petition.

Although the original request of the petition was for no parking, City staff recommend-

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in at $233,034 as a result of nearly $80,000 in design work.

“I’m not sure where the breakdown in communication was,” Boardmember Brian Goldberg said.

Buresh said that the previous design insufficiently improved the perimeter without putting a large fence across the front of the school and was asking the board to expend roughly the same amount in design

ed a one-hour parking limit.

“One hour parking may be a good compromise,” Friedman said.

A few business owners with locations along Olympic spoke out against the parking restriction, saying it would hurt their business.

“How do you deal with the balancing issues? This is probably the toughest one, I’ve been struggling with this for a number of weeks now,” Licht said.

“I think staff has come up with the fairest and best balance.

There are solutions for the businesses, maybe not perfect ones, but parking on La Peer or Olympic for part of the day. It’s not what anyone wanted but not what anyone doesn’t want either.”

Deputy Director of Transportation said the matter would have to go before the City Council, likely at its Feb. 19 meeting, for official approval. fees in anticipation of the rebid.

In response, the board again directed Buresh to return with updated plans that did not require a sizeable design expenditure.

“We need to table both items,” Superintendent Gary Woods said of upgrades related to both the high school and El Rodeo. “This is a very big decision…obviously we’re not ready for it.”

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Chieu’s record-breaking score by an individual, the ninemember BHHS team banked 75 individual awards during Wednesday's awards ceremony.

The members of the victorious BHHS academic de-

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The position, which will oversee all planning and facilities development related to the $334 million Measure E Bond projects, will be financed primarily through Measure E. After an original stalemate vote to approve a job descrip-

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artists with seasoned professionals.

The Miami-based program is intended to inspire young artists to pursue their craft and learn from internationally renowned artists.

“The hardest thing about being an artist is getting recog-

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comes in anticipation of an uptick in building projects this summer, is intended to facilitate ongoing projects by giving the Superintendent and CAO

cathlon team are: Adina Babaian, Annette Chang, Jenny Chieu, Heidi Hart, Victor Lee, David Mnitsa, Hal Smith, Laurie Wang, and Joye Yang.

Board of Education President Jake Manaster said the team’s “outstanding performance” exemplified the academic success this community is known for. tion that didn’t require applicants to hold a contractor’s license pitted 'yes'-vote boardmembers Lisa Korbatov and Lewis Hall against Board President Jake Manaster and Board VP Noah Margo, Margo made a motion to amend the job description that failed for want of a second.

Margo said he had “deep

concern” about the current job description, which did not require applicants to hold a general contracting license.

Korbatov said such a qualification was “extra and wonderful,” but should by no means be a “deal-breaker” that could shrink the candidate pool.

nition and acceptance,” said Perez, a writer who was among the 9,000 applicants to the nationwide scholarship program.

“Just being able to get in contact with incredible examples of success in your field….and knowing that this is possible, whatever path you take….is an incredible experience.”

Perez, who plans to major in anthropology when she at-

tends college next year, said she won a spot for a whimsical short story she submitted about Peter Pan in Los Angeles.

“This is the next generation of artists,” YoungArts Vice President of Artistic Programs Lisa Leone told The Courier. “So to nourish them is really an amazing gratifying experience. They come and find a home and friends and recognition.”

the authority to approve contract or change order increases under $15,000 with the caveat that the board is subsequently informed.

“It’s very easy to suddenly drag work to a screaming halt absent that kind of confirma-

tion,” Buresh said. “Essentially what this does is give us enough of a bridge to get to that next board meeting.”

Under state law, until the board acts to approve the expenditure, a contractor cannot proceed.

But we can’t play SCRABBLE® Challenge without

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February 15, 2013 | Page 17 “This is yet another indication that BHUSD and Beverly High are turning a corner,” he said.

The team now moves on to the State Finals in March in Sacramento. If they are among the top two teams, the team will move on to the National competition, which will be held in Minnesota.

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02/08/13 PUZZLE ANSWERS

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Not since Orville and Wilbur Wright have there been two brothers who have contributed more to the growth of aviation technology than aerospace engineer-aircraft designer Burt Rutan and his record-breaking brother, pilot Dick Rutan. Therefore, it was only fitting that this year’s “Reach for the Stars” black-tie or dress-uniform gala, presented by the Palm Springs Air Museum, honored the

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two brothers as part of the museum’s year-long “Heroes Among Us” programs.

One of the brothers’ greatest achievements occurred in the 1980s, when they, along with Jeana Yeager, conceived and developed the Voyager around-the-world project, resulting in an aircraft known as “Voyager,” taking off from Edwards Air Force Base with Dick and Yeager aboard, and remaining aloft for nine days, three minutes and 44 seconds. It was the world’s first non-stop, un-refueled flight around the world.

In the late 90s Dick flew around the world again in a Rutan-designed aircraft and in 2005 he set a record for the longest distance flown in a ground-launched, rocket-powered aircraft.

While Dick was going for horizontal distance records, Burt’s attention was focused on vertical distance, designing Space Ship One that in 2004 became the first privately funded, privately developed and privately piloted craft to make a flight into space and back.

Truly, the Rutans are remarkable aviators, and the Palm Springs Air Museum provided the perfect backdrop for honoring their accomplishments.

The museum contains one of the world’s largest collections of flying World War II military aircraft, with an average of 29 vintage planes on display daily–all displayed within 70,000 square-feet of interior, pristine, temperature-controlled hangers.

Benefiting from the event was the museum’s children outreach programs, raising over $100,000 from individual donors, an amount matched by local philanthropic organization, The Berger Foundation.

The museum is located on the eastside of Palm Springs International Airport with information at 760-778-6262.

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13 Old New York paper, for short 14 Actress Gardner 15 Novel that focuses on character growth 16 High-quality 17 Peloponnesian War winner 18 Import, as water or music 20 “Christina’s World” painter Andrew 22 Paavo ___, 1920s Finnish Olympic hero 26 Practical approach to diplomacy 30 It’s a blessing

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More than 100 Beverly Hills doctors met at Lawry’s on La Cienega for the first of a series of networking events planned by Private Practice Doctors (PPD).

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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 ––––––

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. 39044 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made.

The name and address of the Seller/Licensee is: Mi Familia Tu Familia Inc., 212 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

The Business is known as: "PICI ENOTECA" The name and address of the Buyer/Transferee is: Stone's Restaurant Group, LLC, 9171 Wilshire Blvd., #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 As listed by the Seller/ Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: None The assets to be sold are described in general as: all stock in trade, fixtures and equipment and good will and are located at: 212 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

The kind of license to be transferred is: On-Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place, Type 41, No. 506113 now issued for the premises located at: 212 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is March 31, 2013 at the office of Brokers Escrow Service, 2924 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505.

The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $130,000.00, which consists of the following: Description Amount Check $10,000.00 Demand Note $120,000.00 Total Consideration $130,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/ Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: January 31, 2013 Sellers: Mi Familia Tu Familia Inc., a California Corporation S/ Jeffrey Meyer, President Gonzalo Nieto, Secretary/Treasurer Buyers: Stone's Restaurant Group, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company Stone's Food Inc., a California Corporation, Manager S/ Curhis Stone, President 2/15/13 CNS-2445496# BEVERLY HILLS COURIER

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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

February 15, 2013 | Page 19 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 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: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 06, 2013; Published: February 08, 15, 22, March 01, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013025500 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS URGENT CARE 822 S. Robertson Blvd. #350, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Safvati Beverly Hills Medical Corp. 822 S. Robertson Blvd. #350, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 2008: Shahriar Safvati, M.D., President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 06, 2013; Published: February 15, 22, March 01, 08, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013025407 The following is/are doing business as: MAGIC TOUCH WAXING SALON 321 S. Beverly Dr. #P, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Genia Beker 321 S. Beverly Dr. #P, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 18, 1991: Genia Beker: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 06, 2013; Published: February 15, 22, March 01, 08, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013025411 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CENTER FOR ADVANCED SINUS SURGERY 2) CENTER FOR ADVANCED PAROTID SURGERY 3) CENTER FOR ADVANCED PARATHYROID SURGERY 4) CENTER FOR ADVANCED THYROID SURGERY 9401 Wilshire Blvd. #650, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Babak Larian M.D., Inc. 333 S. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Babak Larian M.D., Inc., President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 06, 2013; Published: February 15, 22, March 01, 08, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013025432 The following is/are doing business as: BOVI-

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NO RAILSBACK LLP 9720 Wilshire Blvd. 6th Flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Marcy Railsback 340 N. Beachwood Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90004; David A. Bovino 804 Hunter Creek Rd., Aspen, CO 81611; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 24, 2013: Marcy Railsback: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 06, 2013; Published: February 15, 22, March 01, 08, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013025447 The following is/are doing business as: MATCH MADE 4 TWO 209 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Ilene Woolf 209 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Susan Scott 209 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ilene Woolf: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 06, 2013; Published: February 15, 22, March 01, 08, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013025454 The following is/are doing business as: LA DIGITAL PRINT & COPY 437 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Diversified Funding Solutions, Inc. 437 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2013: Morris Nass, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 06, 2013; Published: February 15, 22, March 01, 08, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013025465 The following is/are doing business as: 1) FURNITURE MEDIC BY PRECISION WOOD WORKS 2) FURNITURE MEDIC 1420 S. Oakhurst Dr. #101, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Alan Robert Gordon 1420 S. Oakhurst Dr. #101, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Elizabeth Ann Shatzkin 1420 S. Oakhurst Dr. #101, Los Angeles, CA 90035 The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Alan Robert Gordon: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 06, 2013; Published: February 15, 22, March 01, 08, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013025479 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ALTERNATIVES ADDICTION TREATMENT 2) ALTERNATIVES 226 S. Beverly Dr. #225, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Life Management Skills, Inc. 226 S. Beverly Dr. #225, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Marc Kern, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 06, 2013; Published: February 15, 22, March 01, 08, 2013 LACC N/C ––––––

Page 20 | February 15, 2013 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL REPORT Pursuant to Section 6104(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Report for the calender year 2012 of the LOVING CUP, a private foundation, is available at the foundations principal office of inspection during regular business hours from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm by any citizen who requests it within 180 days after the date of the publication.

The Foundation’s Principal LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD TABASH 433 N. Camden Dr. #600 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Principal Manager of The Foundation is EDWARD TABASH 433 N. Camden Dr. #600 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Published FEBRUARY 15, 2013 BHC-316888 AR/RP ——————————

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 1-800-281-8219 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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1-Room window suite with separate entrance New carpet & paint.

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responsible, honest and caring with great doctors references. Looking for live-out position up to 7days/night per week.

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Must be able to lift, feed & give complete care to patient. Must be timely dependable & caring.

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Part-Time 5-10 Hrs/Week OFFICE / STORES Experience required, flexFOR LEASE ible schedule, eves/wknd, insurance interface nec• PRIME • essary. Beverly Hills and BEVERLY HILLS West Hollywood location. ACROSS PENINSULA HOTEL Competitive salary. Retail Space Avail.

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• Executive Suite $400up include utilities

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A COURTYARD FACING OFFICE [approx 950 square feet].

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One story corner Fairfax/Wilshire office building with UNIQUE & QUIET lovely interior courtyard across the street PSYCHOTHERAPY ~ OFFICE ~ from Beverly Hills on the corner of 5th Street Shared waiting room, & San Vicente Blvd., call light system between Wilshire & separate exits, full La Cienega Blvds. kitchen, free parking.

O NE REAR PARKING $900/MO. SPACE INCLUDED .

Minimum 1-year lease.

Utilities Included.

OCLA LIMO CO. 310/268-7770 * Location: ***** Email: SEEKING BEVERLY HILLS 498 S. San Vicente Bl. mcbensonasst@gmail.com CHAUFFEUR Psychotherapy office is Los Angeles, CA 90048 Call: 323/938-4012 Must be safe driver. available all day Mon.-Tue. ****** Please Contact Serving Local and Thursday mornings. David Crispi At: Los Angeles, Interior decorated office 310/487-7735 Or Email: with private entrance/ Beverly Hills, West L.A. DAVID @ THECRISPIFAMILY. COM exit, kitchen area and For Info. Call, Jake: 213/330-5072 signal system available

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Good Company.

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Mar. 08 - May 04 Fri’s. & Sat’s. Only 7am-7pm

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BEVERLY HILLS SALON Has Great Private room with stations.

Available February 1st. ***** 2 Hairtylist Stations Available Now! Great location & parking *****

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MEDICAL OFFICE

Private Office Suite

9665 WILSHIRE BLVD ASST./ RECEPTIONIST Office for Sublease at 9595 Wilshire Bl. 508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. PT up to 20 hours a week Window office inside 1 Large Executive Exp’d with scheduling, Beverly Hills Law Firm.

Fully furnished, Window Office & insurance & pharmacy 1,300sq.ft suite with 1 Support/ Please call for appointment. interface and good interaccess to conference Reception Area.

Call 310/246-1365 personal skills. Computer room and waiting area literate required, minimum Contact: Stan Gerlach $1,750/MO. Contact Maria at: 2 years experience. Busy Or: Bryan Dunne 310/270-9044 medical practice office.

310/550-2500 Email resume to: medjob100@gmail.com

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Upscale Salon in West Hollywood has stations available for Hairstylist w/clietele. Great location Also looking for Hairstylist Assistant For more info call 310/358-0936

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

560 S . F. • $825/MO. ************ Great location w/ views and parking available.

Call: 310/395-7272 or email: gary@westhillmgmt.com

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PART TIME MEDICAL DATA ENTRY Evenings & Weekends Computer knowledge a must, good organizational with attention to details.

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SANTA MONICA BEVERLY HILLS CENTURY CITY 427 Montana Ave. • • • • • • • • • Maids Unit • Office 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. $199,000•SELDOM AVAIL. S t o r a g e Must own another S p a c e • GORGEOUS UNITS •• condo @ Century Towers. to purshase.

242sq.ft. w/ Bath * * * 1+1* •*$450,000

12TH FLR • LRG. BALCONY CENTURY PARK EAST • CITY OCEAN+MOUNTAIN VIEWS

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CENTURY PARK EAST 1 BED, 1 BATH $399,000 Unobstructed East Views Best South Tower Location No Assessment

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

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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

11931 Goshen Ave.

321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

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310/207-1965 elevator, laundry 320 N. La Peer Dr. $7,500/MO. facility, parking.

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11666 Goshen Ave. 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Beverly Center & (•)() 3 BDRM. + 3.5 BATH Balcony, dishwasher, Trendy Robertson Bl. ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) BEVERLY HILLS Single over 2800 sq. ft. parking, 1 218 S. Tower Dr. 2 Ba. Single + Loft + 1 / laundry facility.

Feels like a private home. * BEVERLY HILLS * • • SANTA MONICA ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) Please Call: Single • 427 Montana Ave. (•)(•) NORTH OF WILSHIRE • $10,000/MO. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •• Central air/heat, 310/864-0319 •• 2005-BUILT HOME • • • • • • Old World Charm ! fireplace, patio, • Single ••• CALL 310/413-8481 3 BED, 2.5 BATH with Bright, intercom entry, • • • • W E S T L .

A . controlled access, •••• formal living & dining area, •••• fridge, stove, laundry fac.

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Controlled access, central HVAC & security CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS garage, laundry facility. system, plus 1 bed + 1 & SHOPPING .

Close to Beach. ba maid’s quarters. No 310/531-3992 310/394-7132 Pets. Available March 1. $6,500/MO. Daytime: In The HEART of SANTA MONICA 310/466-6567. Eves. & BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE • CONDO QUALITY • Wknds: 562/943-6627.

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* * • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. * * * 1* * BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 2 Bdrm. +1 / 2 Bath Heated pool, balcony, a/c, REMODELED HOUSE * * * * dishwasher, controlled 5 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH *Large &* Bright.* access, elevator, ************ Granite counters, wood floors, full appliances, central air/heat, 2 car garage, beautiful yard.

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

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Pool, a/c, balcony, laundry room, parking. fridge, stove, laundry 310/929-0610 rm., prkg., intercom 4 Blks. to Beach. entry, elevator.

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808 4th St. 310/858-8133 ** ** * 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. * B e v e r l y H i l l s ** **

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pool, elevator, parking, 1342 Centinela Ave. - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath **CENTURY CITY** laundry facility.

- - 310/312-9871 2220 S. Beverly Glen • Bright Unit • Shopping & Dining in •• •• Brentwood Village With patio, on-site • Single • laundry, On-site • • • • parking. Close to BRENTWOOD • • Lots of • • transportation.

11730 SUNSET BLVD. • 424/744-6342 • Character & Charm !

• • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED Alcove fireplace, fridge, • Jr. Executive W E S T W O O D laundry facility, gated ••••••• parking, intercom 1409 Midvale Ave. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath entry and more.

•••• ••• •••• Rooftop pool, 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 310/552-8064 • • Rooftop jacuzzi with deck, gym, central air, • • • • • • elevator, intercom entry, panoramic city views.

• • on-sight laundry, parking. A/C, pool, intercom • Free WiFi Access • entry, laundry facility, H O L L Y W O O D elevator, parking. ~ 310/476-3824 ~

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BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

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• • • • • • S i n g l e + 2 Bath • intercom entry, Controlled access, elevator, prkg., pool. • 1 Bdrm. laundry facility 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. 138 N. Hamilton Dr.

*BEVERLY HILLS* C LOSE 8725 Clifton Way

Controlled access, laundry facility.

Utilities Included.

323/851-3790

Close to Everything.

••••• • + 1 Bath • • Close to Beach • C EDARS , • • • • • • • • 310/394-7132 B EVERLY C ENTER , Pool, elevator, Newly Remodeled Newly Remodeled, controlled access, on- M I D - W I L S H I R E ESTAURANT R OW .

R • 2 Bdrm.+ • BRENTWOOD • Upscale, Bright, sight laundry, parking. 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. 310/531-3992 Den+2 Bath • 120 Granville Ave. Gorgeous & Spacious. C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . • • • • • Lrg. unit. Balcony, 310/473-1509 With Pool, balcony, Spacious Walk-in closet, * * * * * * * * central air, fireplace, + 2 Bath 1 Bdrm intercom entry, laundry L O W M O V E - I N !

1 Bd.1 Ba. ~ WESTWOOD ~ stove, elevator, L.A.’ S F INEST , M OST • • • • • facility, elevator, prkg.

Large, Sunny & Bright.

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intercom entry, prkg. 10992 Ashton Ave. Balcony, controlled Hardwood flrs., dish• • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • 310/476-2181 • access, parking, washer, Balcony, intercom Close to shopping. elevator, on-site laundry. heated pool, intercom entry, elevator, onClose to shopping. entry, on-sight lndry., prkg. sight laundry, prkg.

213/480-4848 Close to Everything. BRENTWOOD Close to UCLA & 11640 Kiowa Ave. 424/202-7286 Westwood Village .

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a/c, heated pool, elevator controlled Includes: access, on-site laundry, Fireplace, balcony, • Free WiFi Access • parking. Close to • Close to UCLA • laundry facility, 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. Brentwood Village, subterranean prkg.

L.A., 90024 Near Whole Foods. Shops & Restaurants.

Contact Mgr.: custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

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401 S. HOOVER St.

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10933 Rochester Ave.

Spacious, balcony, a/c, Control access, fireplace, pool, controlled POOL, access, laundry fac., prkg. dishwasher, elevator, • Free WiFi Access • on-site laundry 310/473-5061 and parking.

Close To U.C.L.A.

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3 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. Mediterranean Condo O FFERING L ANDSCAPED ROOF GARDEN WITH VIEW OF AMAZING W AT E R F E AT U R E

BUILT IN 1989 2 Large Bedrooms with lots of closets, 2 Baths and Powder Room.

Light & bright, fireplace, dining area, kitchen with Marble entry, Viking S.S. eat-in area, 3 car parking. $3,700/MO. appl., hrwd. flrs., estate Call 310/740-0414 quality finish. Out cove office w/ fireplace, lrg.

S A N TA M O N I C A 2-balconies & stone N orth of Wilshire patio, laundry in unit.

ONDO QUALITY • • C $4,695/Month th

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Lower Spanish Duplex DOUBLE ENTRY 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths QUIET DUPLEX Living room with fire- 2 BDRM, 2 FULL BA. place, breakfast room, European Kitchen Central Air dining room, kitchen Multiple Closets with stove, fridge and Hardwood Floors dishwasher, laundry Laundry Room room & hardwood floors.

Large Garage $3,150/MO. Plus Parking Space Call 310/820-0122 Pets Considered or 818/398-7793 $2,350 Month

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310/551-2654 843 4 St. Remodeled 2 Bd+2 Ba CENTURY CITY ADJ. New kitchen w/ granite, 3 BDRM./DEN + 2 BA. •• CENTURY CITY •• BEVERLY HILLS S.S. appl., hrwd.+stone+ $2,850/MO. 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH tile flrs., french doors, 323 S. REEVES DR. LUXURY PENTHOUSE balcony, a/c, lrg. closets, Newly remodeled with all Spacious 2 Bedroom 2-Story with balcony dishwasher, controlled new appliances. Elevator, with 1 full Bathroom and private sun deck. access, elevator, pool, laundry facility, Formal dining, wood Sunny, Great Location! laundry room, parking.

All amenities with Heated pool/gym/sauna. parking in non-smoking, f l o o r s . c o m p l e t e l y no pets building. renovated, brand new lots of closet space. $3,695/Month Call 310/475-8337 1-year lease.

310/980-3384 kitchen with stove and 310/980-3384

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Chateau Beverly 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

• HOLLYWOOD •

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137 N. Wetherly Dr.

$1,900/Month Call Elena: 310/858-0905

all listings are on centurycityliving.com with courtyard pool, Valet and Guest laundry facility, gated Parking. Huge Heated parking, non-smoking Pool, Security Staff, Doorman & Housebuilding. One cat ok. man, Switchboard $1,495/MO. Tennis, Fitness Center Call 323/823-7870 Business Center

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PRIME LOCATION BRENTWOOD BEVERLY HILLS NORTH OF WILSHIRE & BRENTWOOD

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Shown by appointment

310/653-2551 dishwasher, high ceil- parking in non-smoking Call 310/281-7412 CENTURY CITY Adj. ings, laundry hook-ups B E V E R L Y H I L L S 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Condo and no pets building. double enrty. Near Remodeled Apt. PRIME BRENTWOOD 1,124 Sq. Ft. Beverly Hills Schools. Ask About Move-in special 1000 Granville Ave. 3 Bd.+2Ba. • $3,650 BEVERLY HILLS Call 310/826-8819 $2,550/MO. 2 Bd.+2Ba. • $3,300 Newly Renovated w/ Marble entry, Viking 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Washer/dryer incld. hardwood flrs., central Call 310/991-2016 S.S. appl., hrwd. flrs., $1,495/MO. 2-balconies, dishwasher, Very good location. air, upper w/ pool view, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Stove, A/C, Hi-ceilings, Very Spacious. elevator, controlled gym, tennis, valet.

BEVERLY HILLS 323/898-9241 access, laundry in unit.

Quiet bldg. Close to mall. 336 S. Rexford Dr. 8443 Blackburn Ave. new carpets, bright unit.

2 Bd. +Den +2 Ba. U p p e r 2 B d . + 1 B a . 2 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATH 1 Parking. Pets OK. $2,850/Month BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

$4,250/MO.

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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.

Mediterranean Condo ~ N E W L Y U P D A T E D ~ Lower with hardwood Special: 1/2 Securtiy 310/883-8412 O FFERING L ANDSCAPED 1017 S. SHERBOURNE deposit OAC. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New countertops, oak 310/689-3905 R O O F G A R D E N W I T H Very Private & Spacious Clean, no-pets, non2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS Call 310/278-8999 cabinets & dishwasher.

VIEW OF AMAZING 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH smoking building. Parking. $4,750/MO Hardwood floors, a/c, W AT E R F E AT U R E upper unit with breakfast P R I M E L O C A T I O N Jumbo Condo, High Floor ***BEVERLY HILLS*** $1,700/MO. $3,895/Month S A N T A M O N I C A laundry, covered prkg.

Ocean Views, Brand New and formal dining room.

310/980-3384 $2,200/Month Call 310/429-5063 BRIGHT & SPACIOUS Renovation, 2 Large Balconies Yard, laundry & parking. North of Wilshire Hardwood Floors, Luxurious UPPER 1 BEDROOM 310/247-8547 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Baths, Lots of Closets $3,500/MO. with balcony, carpeted 310/433-1949 L ARGE & BEAUTIFUL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Call 213/804-3761 BEVERLY HILLS adj. throughout, stove, Upper front unit. Hard2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS Bright Front Unit fridge, laundry, parking Sunny, Bright Upper wood floors, appliances, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ $7,500/MO WESTWOOD CONDO patio, front+back yard. Bedford/Olympic 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath. No pets. $1,425/MO. Jumbo Condo, High Floor 2 Bd.+21/2 Ba. • $3,450 Unobstructed East, & South Call for appointment 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO $1,700/MO. Views, Travertine Floors, Open 1,875 sq. ft., Lrg. living 7-Blocks to Beach BEVERLY HILLS at 323/653-1892 $2,150/MO. Kitchen, Stainless Steel, Granite rm., dining rm., den+wet $2,595/Month Lots of closets, fridge, 145 S. MAPLE Counters, Party Sized Spa Approx.

1400 Sq. ft. bar & fireplace, 2-car 310/666-8360 A/C. Secured building

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2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA

With locked elevator, private rooftop patio, huge deck. large kitchen with new appliances and granite countertops, washer & dryer in unit, central air and heat, Subterranean parking.

Plenty of storage space.

Bev. Hills School District Available Now. $3,750/MO. CALL 310/432-3125

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UP TO 4-5 STUDENTS WELCOME.

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BEVERLY HILLS NEWLY REMODELED 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHS New kitchen appliances, washer & dryer in unit, wood floors, secured building, subterranean parking, etc. Must See! 132 S. Bedford Drive $3,200/MO.

Larry 310/456-2622

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washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

in beautiful location.

Also. 1 Bd. + 1 Bath

Call 310/880-7281 3rd flr. $1,300/MO.

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145 S. REEVES DRIVE ADORABLE BRIGHT 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $1,400/MO. CALL 310/984-3460

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2 Bd..+1 Ba. • $1,950 BEVERLY HILLS New kitchen w/ granite 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH BEVERLY HILLS ADJ counters. Mirrored wall 1211 HOLT AVE #5 $1,595/MO. in DR, hardwood flrs. Stove, A/C, Fridge & 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Quiet Bldg. Pets ok. $1,125/MO.

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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

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ENDORSEMENTS (Continued from page 1)

To The Courier, the main issues in this election are the Metro subway tunnels under Beverly Hills High School, public employee pay and pensions, and transparency in government.

We believe the Metro subway tunnels underneath Beverly Hills High School threaten not just the safety of our children and teachers, but the very existence of Beverly Hills. We asked all the candidates: “If the choice is between a subway with tunnels underneath our high school, or no subway at all, which would you choose?” Mayor Brien tried to dodge the question – he told us he wanted to “negotiate” more. When we pointed out that Metro’s decision is final; that there is no “negotiation,” he refused to fully oppose the subway.

Mirisch, Rosenstein and Krasne all unequivocally told us: “If the tunnels go under the high school, then no subway.” They also pledged to join with the Beverly Hills Unified School District to stop the tunnels. Mayor Brien has stalled, delayed and prevented effective opposition by the City. As of press time, the City of Beverly Hills STILL has no lawsuit against Metro under the National Environmental Protection Act to stop the tunnels. Only our school district has.

Where does Mayor Brien “stand”? Answer: Watch the video. Mayor Brien stands side-byside with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to praise the subway (see The Courier’s video of this event). Today, when Metro wants to bore a test hole or conduct pre-construction activities, the Willie Brien-led council OK’s the “rubber stamp” for the requests. Mirisch tried to bring Metro’s permit applications to the council to make sure our residents were not abused. Mayor Brien, Brucker and Gold turned down his motion. We believe that’s wrong.

As for transparency in government, Mirisch in particular has been relentless in promoting public participation and transparency.

Krasne, when she served on the council, voted “for the people” each time. She continually protested the “fast track/fast vote” procedures that froze out the people.

Rosenstein has proven himself to be a vocal proponent of transparency as well. We know Brian Rosenstein well. He has satisfied us that he is extraordinarily knowledgeable, well-prepared and has the time to study issues and consult with the people.

The three all object to the current “fast track” system headed by Mayor Brien to pass resolutions, make decisions and spend money. As it now stands, the councilmembers receive a staffprepared information packet Friday afternoons for the following Tuesday’s “study sessions.”

Then, they vote that same night. The public is frozen out of the process and the council itself gets little time to study anything. When Mirisch proposed changing this to allow public input and consideration, he was voted down—the “no” vote led by Mayor Brien.

With Mirisch, Krasne and Rosenstein we have a good idea of how they would perform in the future. All three have actual public voting records—Mirisch and Krasne on the council, and Krasne and Rosenstein on the planning commission. We urge our readers who intend to vote to examine their actual records and compare them with Willie Brien’s record.

All three agree on the need for public employees to make significant contributions to their own pensions and health care. Mayor Brien, on the other hand, has resisted meaningful reform.

Education Partner

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks to The Courier for its news and editorial coverage of our City. For those of us who don’t have the time to follow City politics on a daily basis—and who sometimes make the mistake of assuming that our elected representatives are working for us instead of for their private goals—your coverage is invaluable.

Keep up the good work!

Daniel Fink ****** We are writing as involved parents and community members.

This election can be a transformative one if we elect a City Council majority responsive to the needs of the schools and community.

The struggle against MTA has been difficult and lonely. Parents and residents were left without the full support of the council.

Jeopardizing the health and safety of our students and compromising the long-term sustainability of our only high school campus is not an acceptable option.

The countless hours that went into organizing a grassroots campaign to raise awareness about the detrimental impacts on BHHS was ignored by the current council majority.

This council majority undermined and dismissed these efforts of parents and teachers and marginalized our legitimate concerns.

Our schools are the heart of our community. The success of our schools are directly tied into our property values. Everyone whether homeowner or renter has a vested interest in protecting our one high school. Most significantly our high school serves the needs of our entire community in that it is our primary Disaster Recovery Center.

This election must not be about business as usual. We cannot put regional and partisan agendas above the welfare of our entire community and generations to come.

There are those who maintain, that to oppose Metro’s plans early, to condemn our only high school and tunnel under the heart of this iconic campus would have jeopardized meaningful negotiations later on. Nobody suggested that our elected leaders walk away from the table, but as President Harry Truman said: “One should go to the table, but not be out on the table.”

True leadership means the needs of your community come first.

We need to elect people on March 5, who have demonstrated their commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and entire community through their actions and votes, not just empty words and campaign slogans.

Alma Ordaz, Matt Finerman, M.D.; Rose Norton, Gloria Seiff, Stephen Seiff, M.D.; Julie Gilberg, Joy Zaki, Carlo Honrado, M.D.; Doreece Elihu-Artal, DDS; Stella Sarraf, PhD ****** I wish to comment on the Feb. 8 headline article entitled “City Of Beverly Hills Short $106 Million for Pensions, Mayor Willie Brien’s “Surplus” Fake; Debt Jumps $23 Million Since 2009.”

There was a $10 million surplus at the end of fiscal 2011-2012; Beverly Hills revenues exceeded expenses by more than $10 million during the year. The $23 million jump in “unfunded pension obligations” from 2009 through 2012 is also accurate per the City’s Comprehensive Annual Finance Report (CAFR). Blending these numbers is terribly misleading... ...[T]he City of Beverly Hills realized a $10 million surplus in 2012 even as future obligations were reduced by $90 million since 2009. The $23 million increase in estimates of future CalPERS payments was beyond Beverly Hills’ control. The City of has done a great fiscal job as evidenced by its ongoing Triple-A credit rating. The people deserve open, straightforward, non-political news reporting. They did not get it from The Courier on Feb. 8.

Eliot M. Finkel, Treasurer, City of Beverly Hills

Why is it that even Los Angeles public safety employees pay 10 percent and 11 percent respectively to their own healthcare and pensions, while Beverly Hills’ City employees pay zero?

The City’s main collective bargaining contract with its employees comes up in the next council term. The taxpayers need councilmembers on OUR side, not the side of “staff.”

With Mayor Brien, we get a promoter of “staff,” not an advocate for the people. Under his leadership, taxpayers give and give and give— through water rate hikes, attempts to tax retroactively most of the physicians in town, eliminate free parking, tax oil royalties a second time.

When the people have a voice in the matter, the people say “no.” When it’s up to the council only, the Brien-led council has consistently said “yes” to new taxes.

This is the record. All these votes are in public. So, what is the comparison with “private” when it comes to pay and pensions?

Every privately-employed person pays his or her share of social security. Why should Beverly Hills government workers pay nothing? That’s right—our City employees pay ZERO towards their benefits.

We the taxpayers pay it all. That is not fair to our taxpayers and bodes trouble for our financial future. Mayor Brien has blocked meaningful contributions by public employees. Mirisch has tried, but he’s been outvoted by Brien, Brucker and Gold. We believe that this will change if Mirisch and Lili Bosse are joined by Nancy Krasne and Brian Rosenstein.

On issue after issue, we find ourselves in agreement with Mirisch, Rosenstein and Krasne.

They not only pledge to protect the people, schools and businesses of Beverly Hills against government overreach, fiscal damage and abuse

by Metro —they have voting records that prove it. Mayor Brien, despite his genteel, courteous personal manner and his excellent medical credentials, sees Beverly Hills differently than we do. He stresses regional interests, bigger government, bureaucratic dominance, spending money we don’t have on things we don’t need, unfunded pension liabilities, and keeping the people in the dark.

The Beverly Hills Courier endorses John Editor’s Note: We thank Mr. Finkel for his letter. To quote his own Mirisch, Nancy Krasne and Brian Rosenstein for report from 2011 quoting the state’s Little Hoover Commission: Beverly Hills City Council. Please vote Tuesday, “Pension costs will crush government.” ****** March 5.

In your Feb. 8 issue, the lead story on pensions atop the front page were incredibly unfair. A casual reader would make the assumption that Willie Brien is responsible for a shortfall of $106 million in pensions and there is a clear implication the pension debt increase of $23 million since 2009 was Brien’s fault. That ignores two facts.

1. Pensions generally reflect accumulated debt over a period of the last 30-40 years to the present and is the responsibility of all members of the City Council, at least since the 1980s, and probably back to the 1970s when I was still on the council.

2. The increase in debt of $23 million the last four years is also attributable to votes by a long line of council people going back to the 1970s. It can hardly be blamed on those councilmembers who served the last four years unless they made changes during the period which increased the pension burden. Fair is fair.

Richard A. Stone Former mayor, City of Beverly Hills

THE WAITING, MATING, AGGRAVATING, DATING GAME Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Editor’s Note: Hon. Richard Stone served as mayor in 1972 and 1977. In 1999, the City’s pension obligations were OVERFUNDED by $56 million when the Hon. Thomas A. Levyn was mayor. The City boosted employee pensions in 2001 when the Hon. Mark Egerman was mayor and we have had unfunded liabilities ever since. We note that Mr. Egerman is a strong supporter of Mayor Willie Brien.

According to Treasurer Finkel’s 2011 report (not his “letter to the editor”), City payments to cover unfunded liabilities have grown about 20 percent per year. They now approach $20 million a year and will soon exceed 10 percent of the City’s annual budget. For the year 2013-2014, Finkel reported the payments already consume 8.7 percent of the budget and growing.

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