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SINCE 1965 JUNIOR AMBASSADORS—This week actor Matt Lillard helped Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) launch its Ambassador Program . Pictured at the launch, front from left: Macey Lillard , Arden MacLaren, Javier Arreola and Katie Hoffman; second row: Julia Pinney, Johnny Hoffman, Craig MacLaren, Addison Lillard, Max Page and Els Page. Matt Lillard in back. Photo by Keats Elliott Photography

Joan Rivers reviews William Shatner’s one man show. 2

Beverly Hills Little League celebrates opening day. 4

CHLA Partners Up To Launch Ambassador Program Michael Jackson hat to be auctioned at Good Shepherd Gala. 5

Two Southern California families have come together to support the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Though their hospital experi-

ences and hometowns were six years and 80 miles apart, the Pages from San Clemente and the Hoffmans of Pasadena came

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Israeli President Shimon Peres Addresses Community In BH By Laura Coleman New York and Washington. Last night, Israeli President A Nobel Laureate, the 88Shimon Peres addressed the year-old Peres is regarded as the community at The Beverly Hilton last founding father of Israel who about the Israeliis still active in Pa l e s t i n i a n politics. peace process, Pressure the role of modcontinues to esern technology, calate in the the entertainMiddle East with ment industry respect to Iran. and the danger At this year’s anposed by Iran. nual AmericanOther parIsraeli Public Afticipants includfairs Committee ed Michael convention earOren, Israel’s lier this week, IsPresident Shimon Peres ambassador to raeli Prime Minthe United ister Benjamin States; David Siegel, consul gen- Netanyahu indicated that time eral of Israel, and Jewish Federa- was running out before military tion officials. action would be used to quell The event was part of Peres’ the threat posed by Iran. four-day visit to the Southland— During a press conference the final leg of his U.S. tour on Super Tuesday, President which included the Bay Area, (see ‘PERES,’ page 18)

(see ‘AMBASSADORS,’ page 16)

City Staff Cost Increases The “Winter House” to go on sale next week. 5

BHPD to participate in 2012 Unity Bike Ride.

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How much is the right amount to pay city employees? Apparently Beverly Hills has never really asked whether the average of $168,000 total cost for each employee (along with 13 weeks paid time off) is “out of line” with pay in the private sector. Compared to widely reported salaries for federal and California workers, Beverly Hills’ costs are dramatically out of line. U.S. Census Bureau data show that the average annual salary of a California state government employee in 2007 was $53,958, nearly 32 percent

greater than the average private sector worker ($40,991). In 2006, the state compared state and private sector compensation for the first time in two decades. While the State of California Department of Personnel Administration survey did not include all job classifications, the analysis determined a number of benchmark job classifications and found that state compensation was greater than private sector compensation for clerical jobs, accountants, custodians, electricians, stationary engi(see ‘CITY SALARIES,’ page 26)

Staff Alleges Parking Fund ‘Deficit,’ Pushes New Financing

George Christy, Page 6 A Conversation Starter, Hollywood Rides A Bike , Is Chockablock With Vintage And Current Photos Of Celebrities; DinnerDancing On New Year’s Eve With The President And First Lady At Sunnylands Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

GRAND OPENING—Audi of Beverly Hills celebrated its grand opening last night. A great neighbor from the get-go, Audi of Beverly Hills announced last week a four-year, $100,000 commitment to supporting Beverly Hills Schools. Pictured (from left) are Owner Ted Jones, BHUSD Superintendent Gary Woods, President of Audi America Johan de Nysschen, Board of Education member Lewis Hall and Board of Education President Brian Goldberg. Photo Courtesy of WireImages

OPERA’S 30-YEAR-OLD ROMEO—Cleveland-born matinee idol Alek Shrader stars in Benjamin Britten’s comic opera Albert Herring at the LA Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion through March 17. Bring the youngsters—they’ll love it! More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6, and check out Joan Rivers’ review on page 2 of William Shatner’s oneman show playing on March 10 at the Pantages Theatre. Robert Millard

The City Council took up its “Parking Enterprise Fund” Tuesday with a staff report showing a projected deficit of $40 million by FY 2020/2021. The “Parking Enterprise Fund” is not really a separate, segregated “fund,” but is an accounting entry used to track certain revenues and expenses generally related to parking. According to City Treasurer Eliot Finkel, the components of this “fund” have changed frequently over the years. This means that any “deficit” or “surplus” can be affected, created, decreased or enlarged simply through ac-

counting entries. City staff has frequently used an alleged “deficit” in the past to support demands to eliminate free two-hour parking in Beverly Hills. Those efforts have been soundly defeated by Beverly Hills voters who clearly support the tradition of two-hour free parking. Residents and businesses view “free parking” as a “cost of doing business” to support the retail business community in Beverly Hills that generates millions of dollars for the City from sales taxes. Nonetheless, city parking facilities still need up(see ‘PARKING DEFICIT,’ page 26)

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MY TRIP TO SHATNER’S WORLD By Joan Rivers

nce a stage actor, always a stage actor!

hat’s the first thing that struck me about William Shatner’s charming, funny and passionate performance in his wonderfully entertaining one-man show, Shatner’s World: We Just Live In It. Watch the world famous actor/musician/ recording artist/author/ film director/allaround-cultural-icon shoot off sparks of joy as he bounds around that stage and it’s virtually impossible to believe it’s been 50 long years since Shatner last appeared on Broadway.

eamed down to the Great White Way’s Music Box Theatre for 19 all too brief performances, Shatner’s World begins a month of traveling for onenight-only performances in 15 cities, commencing tomorrow, March 10, at the Los Angeles Pantages Theatre.

great star usually has a signature role, and everyone on planet Earth and throughout the galaxy knows Bill Shatner had that as Capt. James T. Kirk, commander of the Starship Enterprise, on the original Star Trek television series. Capt. Kirk has been described as "the quintessential officer, a man among men and a hero for the ages," and Bill Shatner gained enduring international recognition for his portrayal of

a character who could very well be the first American superhero.

a large planet-like screen on which are projected photographs and film clips. What he does not tell us is apparent in n order to command a these photos. He was incredibly handstage, a stage actor must be larger some and conceivably every woman’s than life, and from the minute he fantasy of a romantic leading man. made his entrance, Bill, dressed in jeans, sport jacket and open nother thing he doesn’t tell us is collared shirt, more than fit the that he was very talented, so much so bill. Bristling with mega-energy that he was accepted into the Stratford and bushels of good humor, the Shakespeare Company’s recently formed show business legend (who’s on resident company. In 1956, without any the verge of turning an extremely rehearsal, Christopher Plummer got youthful 81) filled the theatre with his sick, and Bill, Plummer’s understudy, giant-sized personality and had to go on as Shakespeare’s Henry V. Shakespearean-trained acting skills. (And this was almost 90 minutes before hatner explains that he sat on the he chose an ergometric chair as his toilet bellowing “once more unto the partner and danced merrily around the breach, dear friends, once more” and stage with an ebullience the play’s other great that put Dancing With speeches and using the the Stars to shame. flush as punctuation until it was time to go on. he entire event signaled that a stage star f course, there are had at long last come Star Trek stories, but home and was loving Shatner’s World contains every moment of prancmany funny, never-hearding on the tightrope before anecdotes. For known as live theatre. In example, after Shatner Shatner’s World, what passed a gargantuan kidney he’s chosen to do basistone (his onyx of agony), cally is to tell the story he tells how he sold it to of his life in essentially chronological the on-line casino, GoldenPalace.com, order. Bill’s tone is conversational, in return for twenty-five grand! friendly, confiding, genial. “We’re old Refusing to stop there, he then raised friends,” he seems to be saying, “and an additional $20,000 from the cast it’s time I told you the story of how it all and crew of his hit television series, began and where it magically led me.” Boston Legal, and lo and behold, he had $45,000 which he used to pay for ill performs the show in front of a house built by Habitat for Humanity.

ow, some deserving family has a wonderful new home, thanks to Bill’s ingenuity and available kidney stone. At the same time, some zealous (and exceptionally well funded) Trekkie has placed that very same kidney stone in the forefront of his treasure trove of Star Trek memorabilia, enabling him to worship it day and night.

t’s a story in which everyone comes out a winner.

ill closes the evening singing Real, written for him by country star Brad Paisley:

I wish I knew the things you think I do I would change this world for sure But I eat and sleep and breathe and bleed and feel Sorry to disappoint you But I'm real.

o yourself a real favor and go see Shatner’s World when it comes to your city.

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

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HOMETOWN HERO—2012 Super Bowl Champion New York Giants linebacker Spencer Paysinger (center) was honored at Beverly Hills High School Tuesday. He is pictured with BHHS Principal Carter GENEROSITY—Beverly Hills Little League Paysinger (left). celebrated its opening day of its 60th season on Sunday and announced the beginning of the “Howard Krepack Scholarship” award By Marla Schevker versity of Oregon),” Paysinger named after former BHLL President Howard Beverly High (‘06) alum- said. “The fact (is), I have an Krepack. Prior to the opening day game nus Spencer Paysinger returned opportunity to play pro foot- between the majors division Pirates and to the school Tuesday after ball, but that’s not going to be Dodgers, BHLL President David Bronte highachieving his dream of playing my lifelong career. Football is lighted Krepack’s contributions to the BHLL for an NFL team and winning a for right now, but marketing is including managing and coaching both softball and baseball. The scholarship will allow kids Super Bowl Championship. what I actually want to do.” who have financial hardships to play in the Now a linebacker for the After his football days, league.

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New York Giants, Paysinger was awarded a proclamation from BHUSD Superintendent Gary Woods. Paysinger was honored at BHHS’s spring spirit assembly. His biggest message to the students: stay in school. “I graduated with an economics degree (from the Uni-

Paysinger plans to go into marketing and advertising for sports teams or sports related companies. Now that he’s achieved his goal of playing in the NFL and making it to the Super Bowl, his next goal is to do it all over again.

Santa Ana Outsources Fire Dept. To Orange County—Move Saves Millions Representatives from the city of Santa Ana and the Orange County Fire Authority signed a contract Monday night that will merge the Santa Ana Fire Department and the OCFA. The Orange County Register reported Wednesday that the city council voted Feb. 21 to outsource the firefighting services and bring the city’s 128-year-old fire department to an end. According to the Register, the move will help close the estimated $30 million budget deficit while keeping all 10 fire stations open. Furthermore, the

OCFA will absorb the 192 Santa Ana firefighters and has made offers to 11 non-sworn personnel, officials said. The Santa Ana will pay about $33.7 million to the OFCA in the first year of an eight-year agreement and expects to save between $8.7 and $10 million a year. The savings would come partly from reducing the number of firefighters on duty at any one time from a current minimum of 63 to 48. The Register also reported Santa Ana will additionally seek a private provider of ambulance services. RESCUE ME—Fromage (pictured) is an Aussie Shepherd/Collie mix, approximately 9 months old. He is an active pup who knows basic commands and is ready for a family. Interested parties should contact Kira Lorsch 4dogs@RHLGroup.com . The person who adopts Fromage will receive VIP passes to the March 22 Red Carpet premiere of Smitty starring Mira Sorvino, Peter Fonda and Louis Gossett Jr. For more information visit smittythemovie.com.

Above: Pictured from left: Mike Clark, Desiree Loranger, Mike McAlister, Natalie Freedman, Jon Stahl, Jay Solnit, Alan Nierob, Jeff Brynan, Harry Moskowitz, Howard Krepack, Jay Herzog, Michael Levi, Curtis Rost, Gary Ross, David Bronte, Bruce Nussbaum, Tom Zaccaro, Victoria Hooks, David Corwin and Nina Oberfield. Right: Third baseman Calvin Koo attempts to catch the ball and stop a run for home plate. VISITING LA—Leading Israeli journalist Ben-Dror Yemini (Ma'ariv) visited Los Angeles as part of a speaking tour of the Americas on behalf of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Pictured (from left): Sarah Davis, manager of KBRT 740AM; Jon Turtle; host Ari Bussel; Harold Barach, Norma Zager, Ben-Dror Yemini, Gal Shor, editor of Israeli Week, Dr. Daryl Temkin, the Israel Institute; Pastor Lorraine Coconato, Leaves of Healing Tabernacle; and Fran Barach.

City Council Approves Refinancing of 2007 Bonds The City Council voted 40-1 to refinance the 2007 water revenue and lease revenue bonds. Councilman John Mirisch was absent from the meeting. The City has the opportunity to capture an estimated $9.3 million in savings. It intends to refinance an MARCH MADNESS—BH U12 Boys Extra-Ordinare pile on after a penalty shoot out. Team members include Mason Bergher, Stutz Elliot, Steven Khakshouri, Daniel Ornstein, Dylan Pourbaba, Finn Sklarew, Alex Rosen, Jackson Stewart, Zach Swartz, Valentino Sterza, Maurice Zekaria. For the full story, see page 15.

estimated $48 million of water revenue bonds and approximately $64.5 million of lease revenue bonds. This will result in an average annual savings of $99,000 on water revenue bonds and $730,000 per year on lease revenue bonds. According to Scott Miller,

director of administrative services and CFO, Beverly Hills has an AAA bond rating. The cost of refinancing is between 1 and 1.2 percent of the total cost of all the bonds. Miller said the City would “pull back” if it could not achieve 3 percent in all the bond issues.

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King Of Pop’s Hat Up For Bid

CARBONLITE—Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. (center) accompanies carbonLITE Chairman and Beverly Hills resident Leon Farahnik (left) and the company’s President Neville Browne at the grand opening and tour of the new bottle-to-bottle plastic recycling plant–the world’s largest. Photo by Sayeh Video and Photography

City of Santa Ana Helps Its Businesses With New Local Preference Ordinance The Santa Ana City Council voted unanimously at its Mar. 5 meeting to give preference to local businesses on qualifying city contracts. The ordinance provides a new incentive for local businesses. Santa Ana businesses will be given a 7 percent preference when they bid on that city’s contracts. Orange County-based businesses can be eligible for a 4 percent preference. The Local Preference Ordinance

applies to all contracts up to $100,000. Given that the median contract value is $53,130, the ordinance will apply to a majority of city contracts. There are 92 California cities which offer preferences, according to a 2010 survey by the California Association of Public Procurement Officials. The second reading for the approved ordinance is scheduled for the Mar. 19 meeting and will become effective on April 19.

HOME—The 4-bedroom 4-bath Kieffer-designed “Winter House” on Rexford Drive boasts a spacious foyer, fireplaces in the living room and library, carved alabaster widow surrounds in the dining room, a tennis court and a triple garage. Courier Photos by Laura Coleman

Trophy Home Hits Market Tuesday By Laura Coleman On Mar. 13, the iconic Beverly Hills home at 904 N. Rexford Dr. known as the “Winter House” will hit the for-sale market for the first time in 87-years. The home was designed for insur-

ance executive Frank Winter in 1925 by residential architect Raymond Kieffer, who stamped his signature craftsmanship on more than a dozen California homes during the 1920s and 30s. The four-bedroom Spanish colonial re(see ‘REXFORD HOUSE,’ page 17)

DRY NOW—A Beverly Hills cell phone drying product, Dry Now has been accepted into a national online contest presented by Walmart, Get On The Shelf (getontheshelf.com). Resident Tara Cucci (pictured) has an opportunity to get her product on the Walmart shelves. The entry period closed Feb. 22 and the first round of voting is slated for Mar. 7 to April 3. The top 10 will move on to the second round. People can vote as many times as they want. To vote for DryNow at www.getonth eshelf.com/product/2005/drynow.

Rediscover The Avalon Hotel There is a fresh feel at the Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills, 9400 W. Olympic Blvd., thanks to a redo by acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler, a former judge on Bravo’s Top Design. To commemorate the renovation, the Avalon is offering guests the “Redis-

cover the Avalon” package through April 30, which includes 25 percent off accommodations, dining at Oliverio and parking. For more information visit www.avalonbeverlyhills.com or call 310-277-5221.

By Laura Coleman addition to a handwritten letter that The late Michael Jackson let the reads: “Love Michael Jackson,” the aucworld know that to make a change, you tion will feature signed posters and boxneed to start with “the man in the mir- ing gloves from Walhberg, in addition to ror.” myriad other On Mar. items. 17, philanthroC a r o l y n pists will have Mani, of Heritage an opportunity Auction Gallery, to own the pop will be the aucicon’s signature tioneer for the black felt fedoevening. ra hat when All proceeds one is aucfrom the auction tioned off as benefit homeless part of the women and chilGood Shepherd dren in Los AngeCenter for les. Seth MacFarHomeless lane, creator of Women and the hit animated Michael Jackson Family Children gala at sitcom Photo Courtesy of U.S. National Archives Guy, will be the The Beverly emcee of the event co-chaired by Hilton. The evening will honor Mark and Rhea Wahlberg in recognition of Pasquale Vericella and Pauline Micelli. For information or to purchase ticktheir extensive participation with the ets to the event, call 213-482-1834 or shelter over the years. In addition to the pop king’s hat, ac- visit gschomeless.org. companied by a letter of authenticity in

Laura Coleman Joins The Courier’s Staff Laura Coleman has joined The Courier’s editorial staff as a reporter. A native Angelena, Coleman has previously worked for The Economist, Condé Nast and The Daily Journal, where she covered a plethora of topics ranging from real estate to international finance. An avid traveler, Coleman has stud-

ied seven languages, including Italian, German and Spanish. She holds an MA in Journalism from Stanford University and a BA from UC San Diego in cultural anthropology. “I am excited to report the many fascinating and important stories in this vibrant community,” Coleman said.

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George Christy bikes were available at the studios for the stars and crews to get around.”

Official White House Photo

1981. President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan joined hosts Lee and Walter Annenberg for their annual New Year’s Eve dinner-dance at Sunnylands. The Reagans attended for 18 years.

hen he couldn’t book the start dates he wanted for his golf games at the El Dorado Country Club, billionaire Walter Annenberg said the solution was easy enough. “I’ll build my own golf course.” As he did at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, his magnificent duchy with 22 guest bedrooms and its cottages beautifying the desert terrain.

aving built much of his fortune from newspapers and the success of TV Guide (pundits cautioned it was destined to be doomed), Walter Annenberg was appointed ambassador to the Court of St. James, and his philanthropy exceeded expectations. Among his gifts: $50 million for the United Negro College Fund, and donating his valuable collection of Impressionist works to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Daughter Wallis presides over the Annenberg Foundation that contributes millions to national and local charities such as Inner City Arts, recently visited by Prince William and Princess Kate.

esigned by Ed Seay, the golf course opened for play during the ’60s, prized by Arnold Palmer and Lee world Trevino and seven of our golfloving American presidents unto its own in who were frequent house- the heart of the guests of Walter and wife Leonore (Lee).

desert empire, Sunnylands has welcomed Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Prince Charles, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Frank Sinatra married Barbara Marx at Sunnylands, and the Shah of Iran sought refuge there.

ew Year’s Eve was celebrated annually amid the soft desert air during a black-tie dinner dance with President Reagan and First Lady Nancy and their “kitchen” cabineteers attending for 18 years.

e, too, have fond memories of dining there with Wallis and the family – with Wallis once remarking that she grew up in a life where “philanthropy was as natural as flossing your teeth.”

ne evening, Walter was discussing President Nixon’s upcoming visit to China, where, let’s remember, the President lifted the curtain to the Great Wall. A question arose about a suitable gift that the President would bring to his host. Knowing that the Chinese enjoyed a sip or two in honor of their guests, we

suggested a California champagne. Schramsberg’s Blanc de Blanc from Calistoga in our Napa Valley. Walter phoned and asked the local wine shop to deliver a magnum. He tasted it, and agreed the bubbly would make an ideal surprise gift. Thirteen cases were ordered to be delivered to Travis Air Force Base for the presidential visit.

fter President Nixon arrived in China, Schramsberg champagne rocked the front pages of newspapers around the world, with photographs of Premier Chou En Lai and the President toasting each other. We forewarned Schramsberg owners, Jack and Jamie Davies, to be prepared. The demand was overwhelming, and heralded as an historic moment for our California wine country.

chramsberg Blanc de Blanc and Schramsberg Brut Rose then became the champagnes of choice at White House dinners. Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm

Sophia Loren and Rik Battaglia, Woman of the River, 1954 Elizabeth Taylor, circa 1946-1947 (credit: Photofest)

Grace Bradley, 1933 Photos Credited to Hollywood Rides A Bike, unless otherwise indicated

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ovies and cycling are my passions, which is why I began collecting vintage photos of Tinsel Towners on bikes,” says Steven Rea, author of Hollywood Rides A Bike: Cycling With The Stars . Published by the Angel City Press (founded in 1992 by former LA Times reporter Paddy Calistro and husband Scott McAuley). Steven’s hip collection is a gem. Rare images on every page (150!) of ’30s, ’40s, ’50s and current stars tooting around studio backlots and soundstages on two wheels. The Beatles, Barbra Streisand, Audrey Hepburn, Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, Kim Novak, Ava Gardner, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Betty Grable, Tony Perkins, Lana Turner, Steve McQueen, Warren Beatty, W. C. Fields, Carole Lombard with her pooch Fritz, Billy Barty, Spencer Tracy, Tom Hanks, and more.

ith soaring gas prices (five bucks a gallon?), bicycling’s of the moment, and if only bikers rode bikes with rear lights or dressed in lighter clothing at night, we would all be much safer.

ackdropped by the snow-capped San Jacinto Mountains, Sunnylands became a winter home for the late philanthropists who willed the 200-acre estate with its 11 man-made lakes and ecologically friendly landscaping as a legacy to California. With a $300 million endowment, Sunnylands opened this week, offering guided tours, and a retreat for global dignitaries to meet during summit conferences and discuss politics, education, philanthropy and “pressing issues facing the nation and the world.” The Website describes it as “a Camp David of the West Coast.”

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had a modest assortment for a while. Even a shot of Shirley Temple on a bike taken by my great, great uncle,” says Steven. “On Thanksgiving Day 2010, I launched the Tumblr blog, Rides A Bike, that was my way of sharing photos with a wider audience. Connecting online with movie memorabilia dealers, photos began arriving from the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Chile, Mexico, U.K., etc.

Louise Allbritton, San Diego I Love You, 1944

Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth, The Lady in Question, 1940

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Steven Rea’s Hollywood Rides a Bike, published by Angel City Press, is a conversation starter, makes an ideal hostess gift, birthday present or stocking stuffer come Christmastime. Every film fan will cherish it. Cover girl is Joan Crawford.

popularity in Hollywood, where the weather’s accommodating, isn’t surprising. Fleets of Page 6 | March 9, 2012

Humphrey Bogart, circa 1945 (credit: Photofest)

Sean Connery, Marnie, 1964

Alfred Hitchcock, Cannes, 1972 (credit: Agence France-Press/Getty Images)

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Extra-Ordinaire BH Boys Clinch Spot In AYSO California State Games Having overcome 11 regions and sections in the last few months, the AYSO Beverly Hills U-12 Extra continued its adventures Saturday as they marched on to Section 1 Playoffs in Riverside. The boys were well aware of the stakes–either win and advance or pack up and go home. Focused on the challenge before them, they lived up to their name with a display resulting in a 5-3 victory against the #1 team, Corona, which placed them in the final against the winners of the other section, Moreno Valley. The second game showcased the boys’ fluid passing and ball movement, and they hit the back of the net three times in quick succession within the first 15 minutes. The 4-1 half-time lead was short lived, however, as they conceded a goal in the third quarter. The score remained 4-2 with less than 10 minutes remaining in the final quarter with the team in cruise control. However, thinking that the game was in the bag, the boys lost concentration and against the run of play conceded three goals because of unforced errors, and found themselves trailing 5-4 with a few minutes remaining. It appeared to be all over, but they collected themselves and sent the game into overtime with a last-minute goal. Overtime ended scoreless and with both teams exhausted in the heat, the penalty shootout ensued and the excitement amplified with each penalty kick. “These boys don’t stop till they make the parents drop,” said Assistant Coach Leon Zekaria. Even though the Extras missed one of the five penalty kicks, they earned “wild card”” status to march on to the California State Games in Palm Springs on Mar. 18. The boys will now represent the Area 1-P (Central and West Los Angeles) which covers 11 regions including Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Culver City, WLA and Hollywood. “I have been involved with AYSO for 17 years with my two other sons, and have to say this group of boys is special,” Assistant Coach Jacob Khakshouri said. “They each contribute in their own individual way to the squad, resulting in a well-balanced team in every position. “In terms of supporting each other they are united and play as one unit and having tasted success in this and other tournaments throughout the last six months, they are motivated and hungry to build on what they have already

achieved. “They are well capable of going all the way to the na-

tionals in Knoxville in June. All the ingredients are there.” The team’s head coach is

Louie Maarfi, team administrator Carla Pennington and trainer Rick Minars.

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BEVERLY HILLS Council approved the City’s first HistorREXFORD HOUSE ical Preservation Ordinance and even (Continued from page 5) more recently appointed members to vival reflects a bygone era where quali- the newly-formed Cultural Heritage ty construction reigned supreme, ac- Commission to keep the City preservacording to listing agent Bret Parsons, tion minded in the upcoming years. founder and managing director with In preparation for showing the Aaroe Architectural. Winter house, Aaroe commissioned arPositioned just north of Sunset chitecture and interior design firm Tim Boulevard, Parsons said he feared this Barber to create a rendering of how the “trophy house” could be purchased and house could be updated to align with razed to showcase a new vision which current modern living. sacrifices history and quality at the ex“[Prospective buyers] need to be pense of perceived affluence. reassured they can preserve the past Last July, The Courier raised the first while incorporating the technology we awareness about the future of another are so accustomed to today,” said Mary historic Beverly Hills home. The Sunset Kate Spach, who heads up business deBoulevard “Kronish House” designed velopment for Tim Barber. “Hopefully it by World War II architect Richard Neu- will fall into the hands of someone who tra had faced possible demolition until will really love it and respect it’s histothe Los Angeles Conservancy helped ry.” find an owner who would preserve the The 4,748-square-foot home rests historic structure. on a 27,880-square-foot lot and is listIn January, the Beverly Hills City ed at $5.5 million.

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together to champion a formal program designed to empower and mobilize the community in support of Children’s Hospital L.A. Launched on March 1, the Ambassador Program is a community of 1,200 members that generate awareness and give annual financial support for the very heart and soul of Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The program is a function of the

hospital’s foundation and is supported by four volunteer sub-committees comprised of other patient families from across Southern California, staff and other supporters who believe in the hospital’s mission. The program has also engaged Celebrity Ambassadors, including actor Matthew Lillard whose wife and three children will join him in the program to raise funds and awareness together. To learn more about the Ambassador Program, contact Karen Wirick (kwirick@chla.usc.edu or 323-3611711) or visit www.chla.org/ ambassadors

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UNITY TOURâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Beverly Hills Police Officers will be participating in the 2012 Police Unity Tour. Pictured from left: Sergeant Todd Withers, Officer Kurt Haefs, Dispatch Supervisor Christine Bloore, Chief David Snowden, Officer Matt Thurman and Officer Chris Bond.

BHPD To Participate In 2012 Unity Tour BHPD officers will be joining members of police departments around the nation to participate in the 2012 Police Unity Tour, which raises funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial and honors officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. The three day bicycle ride will start in Somerset N.J. and finish at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. where Beverly Hills officers will meet all the other chapters for the final few miles to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The Police Unity Tour started in 1997 with only 18 riders who raised $18,000. Over 1,300 law enforcement officers participated in 2011 and raised

$1.5 million. During its 15-year history, the tour has brought in nearly $10 million. Each rider, motor, and support person is participating in the ride on their own time and at their own expense. Each person is responsible for raising a minimum of $1,800 in donations to participate. All donations must be collected by April 1. Those interested in donating can pay via credit card or PayPal at www.socalput.com/index.asp or mail checks to Police Unity Tour/Southern California Chapter, 21143 Hawthorne Boulevard, #293, Torrance, CA 90503. For more information, contact BHPD Public Information Officer Lt. Mark Rosen at 310-285-2108.

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mpressive,” is only one superlative used to describe the BNP Paribas Open now underway at Indian Wells Tennis Gardens. Named for its presenting sponsor—a major international bank best known in Europe—the open has grown to become the largest ATP World Tour and WTA combined two-week event anywhere, offering more than $11 million in total prize money, with the men and women singles champion pocketing a cool $1 million, each. And, the other top finishers benefit as well, since their share of the total purse has increased to six-figures. Here’s a sample of some of the players to watch at this year. • Topping the list to watch is the #1 ranked player in the world and defending open champion Novak Djokovic, enjoying one of the best years in tennis, ever. • “King of Clay” Rafael Nadal, ranked #1 before being dethroned by Djokovic, will be back at Indian Wells again this year. He is one of only seven male players in the sport to have won all four Grand Slam tournaments in his career. • No list of current outstanding tennis players would be complete without Roger Federer. Unquestionably one of the best tennis players of all time, he holds more Grand Slam titles (16) than any other male player in

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#1 ranked champion Novak Djokovic. the history of the game, and will be looking to win another ATP World Tour final. • British favorite Andy Murray, ranked #4, has generally done well in the open, though he has never won it. He’ll be looking to change that this year. • L.A. resident Mardy Fish is the highest-ranked American player (#8) in the tournament. He is looking for crowd support in his quest for a slice of the top prize money. • Women’s tennis used to take a

Maria Sharapova, three-time Grand 16-time Grand Slam winner Roger Slam champ. Federer ment of two weeks of world-class tenback seat in most tourneys—but not nis, running through March 18. However, for the days you may be anymore. #1 ranked and defending unable to make it to the Indian Wells BNP Paribas women’s champ Caroline Wozniacki won 11 titles last year. The Tennis Garden, various networks will jewel in her crown was the 2011 prove a total of 350 hours of TV covopen; and you can bet she will pull out erage. The Tennis Channel kicks off all the stops to retain retain the lus- live coverage tomorrow. On Mach 16, the Tennis Channel ter. • Another Angelena and crowd fa- and ESPN2 will split eight hours of vorite is former #1 Maria Sharapova, a live coverage starting at 11 a.m. The two men’s semi-finals will be three-time Grand Slam champion who is out to show she is more than a pret- played on Saturday, March 17; and the men’s and women’s finals are on ty face. Sunday, March 18. ABC will broad• Finally, eyes will be on Li Na, the first Asian player to win a Grand cast the weekend matches. For those who may want to view Slam when she captured the French their tennis the old-fashioned way – in Open last year. person – the BNP Paribas Open box ofMore than 350,000 tennis fans are expected to share in the excite- fice can be reached at 800-999-1585.

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THE COURIER’S DESERT Go-Go’s, Kazan, Food by Feniger Promise Unforgettable ‘Evening Under The Stars’ ince its founding in 1991, the AIDS Assistance Program of Palm Springs has been dedicated to providing nutritional support to improve the quality of life for those surviving HIV/AIDS by providing meals to members of the community with low incomes. Because it receives no federal or state money, fundraising is an important activity for this organization … and they do it in style. Not only does the organization do it with class under the directorship of Mark Anton, the traditional fireworks display at the close of their major fundraising gala, “Evening Under the Stars,” also marks the defacto end of the Desert’s social season until the fall. For years, Evening Under the Stars has built a reputation for presenting a top al fresco

performance featuring major celebrities on the lush fairways of Palm Springs’ exclusive O’Donnell Golf Club. And the tradition continues this year as the all-female pop-hit-’80’s group, The Go-Go’s, who will headline the entertainment along with emcee Lainie Kazan. Food is also a priority item that has made 10 otherwise hard-bitten chefs cringe in despair as they face the hardships of open-air (think wind), white-tablecloth dining. Rising to the challenges at this year’s event is awardwinning celebrity chef, Susan Feniger, (chefowner of Border Grill and Street), who is creating a special menu for the event. For tickets and more information about this year’s May 5 Evening Under the Stars, call 760-325-8481.—Frances Allen

Hayman Book Author To Be Feted In Palm Desert he senses come to life March 15-16 as The Shops on El Paseo present the inaugural Palm Desert International Fragrance & Flower Festival daily from noon-5 p.m. Guests will enjoy spectacular floral designs, world beat and classical music performances, fragrance debuts and unique cactus, succulent and floral sales. The event will celebrate and pay tribute to The Living Desert and its mission to preserve and inspire appreciation of the world’s deserts. Held in a temporary 60-foot futuristic and modern inflatable architectural structure being built in the parking lot between Ocotillo and Monterey just south of El Paseo, more than a dozen fragrances from select stores at The Shops on El Paseo will be featured at the Fragrance Bar for guests to sample. Guests who make purchases of $50 or more at participating

retailers will receive complimentary flowers while supplies last. Highlights include a special appearance and book signing on March 15 from 3-5 p.m. with Rose Apodaca, author of Fred Hayman—The Extraordinar y Difference: The Story Of Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Glamour And The Showman Who Sold It All. Apodaca is the former West Coast bureau chief of Women’s Wear Daily and contributor to W. Her latest book chronicles the life of retailer and fragrance legend Hayman. Out of a single boutique, Hayman and his third wife Gale conceived of and went to market with a signature fragrance—Giorgio Beverly Hills—an inconceivable feat in 1981 for anyone outside the cultural and style hubs of New York and Paris. For more information, visit www.theshopsonelpaseo.com.

Churchill Management Group Founder, BH Resident Fern Named To Barron's Top 100 hurchill Management Group CEO and Beverly Hills resident Fred Fern was ranked the countr y’s #5 top independent financial advisor by Barron’s magazine in its Aug. 29, 2011 publication. The firm manages $2.753 billion in total assets. This is Churchill Management Group’s third consecutive appearance in the publication’s annual list of independent advisors. The company’s steady march up the Barron’s rankings has been accomplished because of its unique ability to largely avoid the last 11 straight Bear markets. With no mandate to ever be fully invested in equities, Churchill’s clients have benefited from moving to cash in higher-risk periods, avoiding the wrath of devastating market downturns. As the CEO of Los Angeles-based Churchill Management Group, which he founded in 1963 and built from the ground-up, Fern is a prominent Registered Investment Advisor managing assets for high-net-worth clients across the nation.

Churchill Management Group’s half a century of operation has allowed it to invest in all types of markets, including the turbulent markets of the 1960s and 1970s. The company’s experience and in-depth research have led it to place an emphasis on growth with preservation of capital to help clients achieve their financial goals. For those clients looking to stay fully invested, whose goals do not stress preservation of capital, Churchill also provides other unique investment strategies. Fern is also the CEO of Chartwell Properties, Inc., which owns and manages The Shops on El Paseo in Palm Desert. Located in the heart of Palm Desert, The Shops On El Paseo is a world-class luxury-shopping enclave on the famous El Paseo fashion boulevard that is home to such luxury brands as Burberry, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, St. John, Stuart Weitzman and Ralph Lauren. Escada and James Perse will be joining The Shops on El Paseo in Spring 2012.

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Interventional Center Helps Patients End Chronic Pain t the Advanced Interventional Pain Center, Dr. Pattanam Srinivasan and Dr. Amit Gupta are helping patients end pain—usually chronic pain and often after countless other methods have failed. Several factors make the center unique: • It’s one of only three in the nation Srinivasan has opened, and the only one in California; • Results are achieved without drugs likes Vicodin. “Drugs just mask pain and create dependency,” Srinivasan says, and; • The center has a remarkable 90 percent success rate with either longterm or permanent pain relief from most non-cancer related pain, usually at the joints, and including headaches. These hard-to-believe, yet well documented, results are achieved with Low Intensity Laser Ablation (LILA), a technology Srinivasan developed. In the procedure, the laser is delivered to the pain site through a sterile needle. The laser is so selective it attacks and destroys only the targeted nerve without damaging surrounding healthy tissue. “It’s quick and easy and extremely well researched,” says Srinivasan, the center’s clinical director. He himself has treated more than 2,000

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individual patients, the oldest of which was 99; and performed more than several thousand procedures. The first step in the treatment is a consultation where pain is assessed. In 80 percent of the center’s patients, it’s joint pain, often arthritis related. They also see foot pain and pain from injuries and accidents. “Using precise clinical diagnosis enables us to locate the pain focus accurately,” said Gupta, the center’s associate director. “Guiding the laser to come in contact with this pain focus can result in long-lasting pain relief.” The minimally invasive treatments are done under local anesthetic, with the patient fully awake. The doctors are guided by X-rays to know exactly where to place the laser, like on the five points of the knee that can create

One of the many successful events at Belmont Village Westwood was a Charlton Heston documentary screening sponsored by Warner Home Video in conjunction with UCLA Emeriti/Retirees Relations Center. The documentary was produced by Heston’s son, Fraser. Belmont Village Westwood residents Addie Lachman (far left), Ethyl and Sam Katz (right) and Belmont Village executive director Donna Hermann had the opportunity to talk to Fraser Heston (center) at the screening.

Belmont Village At Home In Westwood elmont Village Westwood may only be 2.5 years old, but it’s already making its mark on Wilshire Boulevard. The senior living community is a hub of activity, regularly hosting special events such as a popular documentary series screening with Warner Home Video, and lectures by UCLA emeriti, retirees, professors and staff. Additionally, Belmont Village is a site for extension classes offered by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. “We focus on a strong community connection because we want to create an environment that fits the lifestyles and interests of our residents and neighbors,” said Donna

Hermann, executive director of Belmont Village Westwood. “That’s a Belmont Village hallmark—our residents play a huge role in shaping their communities, largely by sharing ideas and experiences. Some of our most popular lectures have been presented by our residents.” Residents also influence the types of activities offered, according to Hermann. “Some of the couples in our community wanted to create more opportunities to spend time together. So starting this spring we’ll be offering a weekly date night featuring a specially-prepared romantic dinner and movie.” (see ‘BELMONT’ page SC&S1)

vasan. “We want to get our patients moving and functional; and improve their quality of life.” The technology can be an alternative to surgical treatment or an option to avoid or postpone surgery, Srinivasan advises. The doctors often see frustrated patients who have tried everything else to find relief. “Our compassion drives us to find solutions to pain problems while our inner desire wants ‘you’ the Dr. Srinivasan performing Low Intensity Laser Abla- patient to get better, tion (LILA). feel better and be satisfied with the pain. There are no side effects, the typ- pain treatments you receive,” says ical treatment lasts six to nine Srinivasan. Both doctors are quick to point months, and many patients see instanout that what they do is pain treattaneous results. The website is full of YouTube tes- ment, not management. “We are all about service,” says timonials—like the patient suffering from long-term back pain who was Gupta, “and we have a passion for proable to return to an activity-filled life; viding pain relief. We’re all about servand the man suffering Parkinson's ice; and both our service and product Disease pain who was able to walk are unique." For more information, call 310without his cane. “That’s our goal,” says Srini- 272-9630 or visit www.inter-pain.com.

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Marymount Promises Girls An Inspiring, Entertaining Summer ight on Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Los Angeles, Mar ymount SUMMER is offering enriching and inspiring oppor tunities for girls entering grades 6-9. This year, Mar ymount has made changes to make the Summer Programs more accessible and flexible for interested students. Participants can come for individual weeks or all five for the mornings, afternoons, or both. • Mornings are filled with academic enrichment, the latest in technology tools, and opportunities in the visual and performing arts. • Afternoons bring various choices in everything from cooking, photography, and graphic design to science, theater, music, and fitness. Since Marymount is the only all-girls high school in California to be awarded the Apple Distinguished School honor, technology education and training on MacBooks is available in a number of courses. Girls will develop the necessary skills to be successful in the

coming academic year and experience the joy of discovering new talents. With UCLA right across the street, the resources available for Marymount SUMMER participants are limitless. Girls will have fun and make new friends while enjoying an unparalleled level of instruction in a number of disciplines. In the years since Mar ymount’s founding, Mary-mount has built a program to challenge and inspire girls across Los Angeles. With a rigorous academic program, a dedication to service, and the expertise of teaching for girls, Marymount’s reputation as a top Catholic, independent girls high school is well earned. This mission and philosophy applies to the Summer Programs as well, with the added desire and benefit of middle school girls across Los Angeles having access to the advantages of a Marymount education during the summer. Visit Marymount’s website to learn more about the Marymount SUMMER program, summer.mhsla.org.

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Belmont Village Westwood provides Independent and Assisted Living, along with dedicated programs for memory care. For the fitness-minded, Belmont’s full range of cognitive enrichment programs take a holistic approach to four areas of daily activity: mental fitness, physical exercise, nutrition, and spiritual/creative thinking. The MBA Club® is designed for more active independent and assisted living residents, Circle of Friends® is for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and a Person-Centered Living® program is offered for Alzheimer’s care.

“Our multi-level approach creates a unique blend of lifestyle and support – it’s the foundation of what we do,” said Hermann. “Belmont is beautiful, active and fun, but we also offer a high standard of care—the entire community is licensed, and a licensed nurse is on-site 24/7. We’re able to help residents manage and minimize chronic health issues and live their best lives. And our couples can continue to age together, even if one’s health or memory changes.” For more information about Belmont Village Westwood and apartment availability, call Susan Berger, 310-234-3033.

ICRF RECEPTION–The Israel Cancer Research Fund's Rachel Society held a cocktail reception at the home of Beverly and Herb Gelfand. Pictured (from left): Bradley Goldhar, president of ICRF, International; Haya Henis; guest speaker Dr. Yoav Henis from the Tel Aviv University in Israel; Beverly Gelfand; Andy Faas, a leukemia survivor because of the drug Gleevec, the discovery of which was based on the research completed by ICRF supported scientists; and Herb Gelfand. Photo by Orly Halevy

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Newport Beach At The Forefront Of Summer Camp A parent writes: ike millions of Americans I went to summer camp when I was young. I learned how to build fires, sang camp songs, captained a canoe, played tetherball, swam constantly, and even weaved baskets. You know. All the important life skills needed to persevere in the modern world. Back then summer camp was pretty much just like it was when my parents went. Lots of the basics – hiking, biking, bird watching, and yes, basket weaving. Today it’s different. Very different. And thanks to one of the city’s most eclectic arrays of summer camp offerings, parents in Newport Beach know just how different. It becomes readily apparent when at the end of the summer, their kid is playing lacrosse with camp mates whilst having a conversation in Mandarin. In fact, when I skimmed the many pages of Newport Beaches’ camp catalogue, I quickly realized that the summer camp landscape has changed forever, and that Newport Beach is clearly at the forefront of a summer camp movement. At long last, instead of sending reluctant kids off to traditional summer camps kicking and screaming, the Newport Beach recreation department has discovered a way to get young people from couch to camp without complaint, but great enthusiasm! Let’s face it, most kids would

Summer camp traditionalists need not fear, there are still all the same fun water-filled camps to enjoy that campers expect in a beach destination such as kayaking and surfing.

rather spend the summer days playing Star Wars video games. Well say hello to Star Wars Theme Camp, one of the camps offered in the Adventure category. Have a daughter who would rather play drums in the garage than be shuffled off to summer camp with the “uncools”? Well wait till she gets a load of School of Rock Camp. They really have it figured out in Newport Beach when it comes to the modern-day summer camp experience. There seems to be a camp for every kid. And this year there are a few new camps. Like the new Glee Camp, fashioned after the TV sensation. Or the new Prehistoric Adventures Camp, which offers an in-depth educational plunge into the world of dinosaurs for kids age 7 -9. Any parent can tell you, at that age, dinosaur equals cool. Or the Harry Potter Camp

where kids can live out their Harry Potter fantasies. Summer camp traditionalists need not fear, there are still all the same fun water-filled camps to enjoy that you’d expect in a beach destination such as kayaking and surfing. While at Camp James at the Newpor t Dunes Water front Resor t & Marina kids can participate in a traditional camp experience set in the great outdoors, and Newport Beach has among the greatest outdoors anywhere. I don’t know of any other place that takes summer camp as seriously as Newport Beach. And why shouldn’t they? You couldn’t ask for a more beautifully eclectic setting. With the great weather, the beautiful beaches, the quaint seaside villages next to the highly sophisticated shopping and dining for the adults, I can see why Newport Beach has become a sum-

mer camp mecca. And the camps are so diverse, so well-planned, it makes me wonder what else Newport Beach might have up it’s sleeve. I mean, if summer camp is THIS fun, what must it be like to come here for summer vacation? Heck. They probably have a camp for that. My parents always told me, I’d be a parent one day too. I didn’t believe them, but sure enough. Here we are. So I had to plan my new family’s first vacation. I asked the folks how they made all that magic happen for us when we were kids. They said, “Do your homework.” I did. And found Newport Beach. The rest is history. Actually it’s our new family tradition. Visit newportbeach.com/BHC

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Concert Set For Those With Autism & Their Families The Help Group & Music for Autism will present their sixth interactive concert for individuals with autism and their families at 1 p.m. , Sunday, March 18 at The Help Group, 4160 Grand View. The free one-hour interactive concert includes three segments - “concert time,” “conducting time” and “percussion time” —where concertgoers are invited to join the experience with their movement and provided instruments. The program will feature the music ensemble WindSync. Reservations are required and may be made three ways— Email rsvp@musicforautism.org; go to the Concert Calendar section at www.musicforautism.org; or by calling 877863-7473, ext. 1.

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Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated 5.4 million people in the U.S., some 480,000 of them in California. Nearly half of all people 85 and older will contract the disease. Yet it accounts for only 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. These diseases also have a tremendous impact on family members, friends and caregivers. And while many health systems provide care, and community-based organizations offer support services, no comprehensive programs exist to meet patients’ health needs and the needs of those around them. Family members often struggle to find appropriate care and services for their loved ones, and they typically have few, if any, resources to help them navigate their way through the complex health care system. “UCLA already has geriatrics, neurology, psychiatry and primary-care clinical services,” said Dr. David Reuben, chief of UCLA’s geriatrics division. “But we do not have a comprehensive, coordinated dementia care program. As a result, the many needs of UCLA patients with dementia and their families are commonly unmet.” To address those needs, UCLA is launching its new

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care program that will provide comprehensive, coordinated care, as well as resources and support, to patients and their caregivers. Patti Davis, the daughter of former President Reagan and Nancy Reagan and a longtime advocate in the fight against Alzheimer’s, will be an integral member of the program. Little was known about Alzheimer’s when President Reagan was diagnosed in 1994. Sufferers and their families were left in the dark about what to expect and how to cope with the ravages of the disease, said former first lady Nancy Reagan. “People didn’t really talk

about their loved ones with Alzheimer’s, as if it were something that had to be kept secret,” Reagan said. “There was no place to go to learn more, no one to talk to and share our feelings with. It was a lonely—and frightening—time for us. It’s still a lonely time for a lot of people, which is why I’m so glad this new program exists. “I’m pleased and proud that Patti is a part of it; and I’m confident it will help a lot of people.” The program, which could serve as a model for other health centers around the country, is being funded by Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, the division of geriatric medicine in the UCLA Department of Medicine, the division of geriatric psychiatry in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a donor. Davis, along with Linda Ercoli, director of geriatric psychology in the UCLA Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, is leading support groups for families affected by the disease. “It’s a role I’m familiar with because my family went through a decade of my father’s illness under the glare of the

public spotlight,” Davis said. “The program of support groups does a lot to ease the loneliness and fear that come with being in a family with Alzheimer’s.” The UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care program will have three main components: the creation of a dementia registry; a needs-assessment of patients listed in the registry; and individualized dementiacare plans based on those assessments. Lead donors and supporters of the program launch are longtime UCLA supporters Carol and James A. Collins, who made a major seven-figure gift to establish and support the program for five years. The gift covers approximately half of the current projected budget over the first five years. They are also launching a matching gift challenge to other donors passionate about this cause. “Carol and I are pleased to support the UCLA Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care program,” James Collins said. “Our family has personal experience with a mother and brother affected with Alzheimer’s for many years. This program will have wonderful benefits for families dealing with this disease.”

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neers, and analysts, but lagged in medical occupations. Moreover, data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis illustrates that average state and local government compensation has been increasing at a faster rate than average private sector compensation over the past 30 years, according to the Cato Institute. According to the most recent Employer Costs for Employee Compensation survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of Dec. 2009, state and local government employees earned on average a total compensation of $39.60 an hour, compared to $27.42 an hour for private industry workers–a difference of over 44 percent. This includes 35 percent

$700,000 annually to maintain the facilities properly. Today, maintenance, upgrade and rehabilitation would cost approximately $25 million and that $3 million has grown to $5.1 million. The additional recommendation from staff to upgrade parking operations to include pay-on-foot machines and on and off street monitoring will total about $16 million over the next five years, none of which can come from current or anticipated revenues. If the City were to take out $25 million in bonds to pay for the upgrades and deferred maintenance, debt service payments would be approximately $1.5 million higher wages and nearly 69 percent greater benefits. Based on Ed reports, government workers are now paid between 1.5 – 2 times the “going rate” for similar work in the private sector. The gap in Beverly Hills is much greater. Tuesday, the City Council looked at hiring survey firms to look into the question at a cost of $30,000 to $50,000. Before spending the money, the four present councilmembers wanted to know what that fee will produce. “More information is usually more useful than less,” Councilmember Julian Gold said. “But the question is at what cost and to what purpose. If we were to spend that kind of money because we got the most authoritative review avail-

BEVERLY HILLS a year. Since 2010, staff has reduced the City’s parking expenditures by almost $2 million a year. No direction was given from the council during that meeting on how staff should proceed to rectify the deficit. However, the City Council previously agreed to transfer $5 million to the Parking Enterprise Fund and will need to do so again for FY 2012/2013 to maintain the fiscal viability of the Parking Authority. The City’s “Parking Enterprise Fund” is not a separate organization or operation, but merely a changeable combination of expenses and revenues allocated. able, I suppose what it would inform would be the next negotiation.” Reform Councilmember Lili Bosse noted City employee salaries have been an issue in Beverly Hills and throughout the state. The Courier published City employee salaries and total cost to the taxpayers last July. The Courier’s information, obtained after threatening a lawsuit under the California Public Records Act, created a firestorm locally when the information revealed both the average of $168,000 per employee and also how many City staff cost taxpayers over $200,000 per year each. That figure includes salaries, pensions, vacation days and paid overtime. “(I think it’s) worth pursuing if there is any merit to the concerns people have regarding salary comparisons,” Bosse said. She recommended City Treasurer Elliot Finkel and the Employee Compensation Review Commission interview the two potential consulting groups to conduct the studies and see what sorts of information they will provide. Bosse said she would rather see the City spend more to get the most complete study available. Mayor Barry Brucker said he wondered whether a study was even necessary and was concerned the City would end up paying for it but it would sit in a stock room collecting dust. Finkel said there is no reason to believe City employees compensation is “out of line” despite having no data. The data cited by The Courier for this article are available on federal and California state websites.

UCLA Institute To Host Environmental Awards The UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability is presenting “An Evening of Environmental Excellence” next Thursday (Mar. 15) starting at 6 p.m. at the Beverly Hills home of Jeanne and Tony Pritzker (co-chair along with Tina Quinn). The event honors Dan Emmett, chairman of Douglas Emmett, Inc. and Southern California Edison. Individual tickets are $1,000. For information, call 323-904-4400 or visit www.environment.ucla.edu.

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TEA TIME–Susan Rothenberg (left) and Leslie Kavanaugh hosted a “Swan Lake Tea” at which dancers from the Los Angeles Ballet’s troupe were rehearsing for their upcoming benefit gala at Montage Beverly Hills.

His performance was spot on, leading one of the ladies to ask “Was he singing live or lip-syncing?” A glittering, beautiful party, not soon forgotten. ****** It was a delightful and informative afternoon as Susan Rothenberg and Leslie Kavanaugh hosted a “Swan Lake Tea” at the Los Angeles Ballet’s studio as the dancers were rehearsing for their upcoming gala on Mar. 25 at Montage Beverly Hills This was a rare opportunity to experience ballet in a very personal way, to learn about the

L.A. Ballet Guild, and, of course, to watch a breathtaking studio rehearsal. For more information or tickets for the upcoming gala, go to www.losangelesballet. org or call 310-4777411. ****** As somebody who loves shoes, here’s something that sounds really intriguing. Children’s Action Network and Westside Children’s Center are hosting “Wine Women & Shoes” at the home of Skip and Heather (Thomas) Brittenham from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Mar. 21. Carla Du Manoir, Patricia Penske and Stacey Lynn Kohl, are co-chairing the benefit, which will feature fine wines, and food while shopping for shoes, accessories and plenty of unique auction items. Call 310470-9599 or visit winewomenandshoes.com/losangeles. ****** During the awards’ season, I ran into my old friend from the U.K. Mike Cohen. He’s the boss man and designer of Bellagio Time-Europe, a collection of custom timepieces which just about every Hollywood star has on his or her wrist. After developing the Elvis Presley, Sesame Street and a half dozen other collections, his latest is the Paccioni Centrum, which knowing Mike will be much in demand by the movers and shakers. ****** One of my favorite fun, lively annual events is the Professional Dancer Society’s Gypsy Awards luncheon. Its 25th anniversary is next Sunday (Mar. 18) at The Beverly Hilton. Legendary Julie Andrews will be the honoree and she will be joined by a bevy of former winners. PDS President Mitzi Gaynor will be hostess and Board Chair Joni Berry has set a sterling lineup to benefit PDS and the Actor’s Fund. For tickets, call 310-2785222 or visit www.professionaldancerssociety.org.

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012024586 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CIENEGA CENTER 2) PLAZA CIENEGA 848 N. La Cienega Blvd. #207, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Bernard G. Tohl, Trustee 2514 Apollo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Janet Tohl, Trustee 2514 Apollo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A TRUST, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 02, 2002: Bernard G.Tohl & Janet Tohl, Trustees: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 10, 2012; Published: February 17, 24, March 02, 09, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012022609 The following is/are doing business as: BETTER WITH BOOKS 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #927, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; What A Pair 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #927, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 15, 2012: Ruth Stalford, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 08, 2012; Published: February 17, 24, March 02, 09, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012022616 The following is/are doing business as: ROOT BEAUTY 733 S. Manhattan Place #602, Los Angeles, CA 90005; Kristin R. Lauterbach 733 S. Manhattan Place #602, Los Angeles, CA 90005; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kristin R. Lauterbach: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 08, 2012; Published: February 17, 24, March 02, 09, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012022664 The following is/are doing business as: 1) JEFF EL-EINI 2) JEFFREY EL-EINI 1415 Maple Ave. #222, Los Angeles, CA 90015; Amala Enterprises LLC 1415 Maple Ave. #222, Los Angeles, CA 90015; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jeffrey ElEini, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 08, 2012; Published: February 17, 24,

March 02, 09, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012022618 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CLOTHING YOUR SPIRIT 2) ROMANCING YOUR SOUL 8071 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Rys Inc. 8071 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 2007: Barbara Simon, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 08, 2012; Published: February 17, 24, March 02, 09, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012022622 The following is/are doing business as: RYS PUBLISHING 8071 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Rys Inc. 8071 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Barbara Simon, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 08, 2012; Published: February 17, 24, March 02, 09, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012022638 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DAVINCHI PROPERTIES 2) OPEN ERA INVESTMENTS 10401 Wilshire Blvd. #1016, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Daniel Azouri 10401 Wilshire Blvd. #1016, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Daniel Azouri: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 08, 2012; Published: February 17, 24, March 02, 09, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012022646 The following is/are doing business as: VOGUE STATION 440 S. Main, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1320; Susan Modikoane 440 S. Main, Los Angeles, CA 90013; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Susan Modikoane: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 08, 2012; Published: February 17, 24, March 02, 09, 2012 LACC N/C ––––––

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012014129 The following is/are doing business as: SALLIE ARNOLD SERVICES 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #291, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Sallie Arnold 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #291, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sallie Arnold: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 25, 2012; Published: February 17, 24, March 02, 09, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012032779 The following is/are doing business as: PRODUCTS PRODUCTIONS 525 N. Kings Rd., West Hollywood, CA 90048; MikiSharon Inc. 642 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 28, 2012: Sharon Slama, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 28, 2012; Published: March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012029417 The following is/are doing business as: A DESIGN BUILD GROUP 6334 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Architectura Design Build Group Inc. 6334 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jason Massaband, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 22, 2012; Published: March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012029422 The following is/are doing business as: 1) RHINESTONE EXPRESS 2) REX 1013 S. Los Angeles St. #200, Los Angeles, CA 90015; Jennifer C. Inc. 1013 S. Los Angeles St. #200, Los Angeles, CA 90015; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2001: Jennifer Choi, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 22, 2012; Published: March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012 LACC N/C

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIE— It was “Diva Glam” at El Caballero Country Club where 150 ladies gathered to celebrate Annie Lehrer’s special birthday. Bernardo Puccio, interior designer and party planner, transformed the traditional country club into a glittering Vegas nightclub replete with fabulous florals, pink ostrich feathers and a magnificent Chanel birthday cake by Rosebud (left). Annie looked stunning in black lace. Emcee Orin Kennedy was responsible for the Diva entertainment which starred Cher impersonator Chad Michaels. Above, from left, are: Pucci, Lehrer’s daughter Cindyana Santangelo, Lehrer and Kennedy. Photos by Shana Forman

BACK TO THE START By Daniel A. Finan / Edited by Will Shortz

THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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evaluation criteria.

The CITY reserves the right to adjust, increase, limit, suspend or rescind the prequalification rating based on subsequently learned information. Contractors Due Date: 2:00 pm whose rating changes suffiThursday, March 29, 2012 ciently to disqualify them will be notified, and given Submit Statement to: an opportunity for a hearing City Clerk consistent with the hearing City of Beverly Hills procedures described 455 N. Rexford Drive below for appealing a preRoom 290 qualification rating. Beverly Hills, CA. 90210 While it is the intent of the Identify Statement Package as: prequalification questionConfidential Prequalification naire and documents Statement for the Construction required therewith to assist of Four City Gateway the CITY in determining Monuments bidder responsibility prior to bid and to aid the CITY in PROJECT 12-27 selecting the lowest responCITY OF BEVERLY HILLS sible bidder, neither the fact PUBLIC WORKS & of prequalification, nor any TRANSPORTATION CIVIL prequalification rating, will ENGINEERING DIVISION preclude the CITY from a 345 N. FOOTHILL ROAD post-bid consideration and BEVERLY HILLS, determination of whether a CALIFORNIA 90210 bidder has the quality, fitness, capacity and experiREQUEST FOR PREQUALI- ence to satisfactorily perFICATION OF BIDDERS AND form the proposed work, PREQUALIFICATION and has demonstrated the INSTRUCTIONS FOR: requisite trustworthiness. THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR CITY GATEWAY MONUMENTS IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Notice is hereby given that the City of Beverly Hills (“CITY”) has determined that all bidders for the construction of the Four Gateway Monuments in the City of Beverly Hills (“PROJECT”), must be pre-qualified prior to submitting a bid on that PROJECT. It is mandatory that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, fully complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by the CITY to be on the final qualified Bidders list. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements. If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid. The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is the date shown on the cover page. [Insert time, including a.m. or p.m., and date month, day, year]~Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible, so that they may be notified of omissions of information to be remedied or of their prequalification status in advance of the prequalification deadline for this PROJECT. Answers to questions contained in the attached questionnaire are required. The CITY will use these documents as the basis of rating Contractors with respect to whether each Contractor is qualified to bid on the PROJECT, and reserves the right to check other sources available. The CITY’s decision will be based on objective

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PUBLIC NOTICES open. Contractors who submit a complete prequalification package will be notified of their qualification status no later than ten business days after the Due Date. The CITY may refuse to grant prequalification where the requested information and materials are not provided by the Due Date indicated above. There is no appeal from a refusal for an incomplete or late application, but re-application for a later project is permitted. Neither the due date nor closing time for submitting prequalification packages for this PROJECT will be changed in order to accommodate supplementation of incomplete submissions, or late submissions, unless requested by the CITY in its sole discretion.

In addition to a contractor’s failure to be pre-qualified pursuant to the scoring system set forth in the prequalification package, a Contractor may be found not prequalified for either omission of or falsification of, any requested informaThe prequalification pack- tion. age should be submitted under seal to the City Clerk Where a timely and comat the address shown on pleted application results in the cover page. That page a rating below that necesalso indicates how the pack- sary to pre-qualify, an age should be identified. appeal can be made by the unsuccessful Contractor. An The prequalification pack- appeal is begun by the conages submitted by tractor delivering notice to Contractors are not public the CITY of its appeal of the records and are not open to decision with respect to its public inspection. All infor- prequalification rating, no mation provided will be kept later than two business confidential to the extent days following notificapermitted by law. However, tion that it is not pre-qualthe contents may be dis- ified . The notice of appeal closed to third parties for shall include an address purpose of verification, or where the contractor wishinvestigation of substantial es to receive notice of the allegations, or in an appeal appeal hearing. Without a hearing. State law requires timely appeal, the contracthat the names of contractor tor waives any and all rights applying for prequalification to challenge the decision of status shall be public the CITY, whether by records subject to disclo- administrative process, sure, and the Contact judicial process or any Information page of this other legal process or proquestionnaire will be used ceeding. for that purpose. If the Contractor gives the Each questionnaire must be required notice of appeal, a signed under penalty of per- hearing shall be conducted jury in the manner designat- no earlier than five busied in the Certification, by ness days after the CITY’s an individual who has the receipt of the notice of legal authority to bind the appeal and not later than Contractor on whose behalf five business days prior that person is signing. If to the date of the Notice any information provided by Inviting Bids for this a Contractor becomes inac- Project. Prior to the hearcurate, the Contractor must ing, the Contractor shall, in immediately notify the CITY writing, be advised of the and provide updated accu- basis for the City’s prerate information in writing, qualification determination. under penalty of perjury. The hearing shall be conThe CITY reserves the right ducted by a panel consistto waive minor irregularities ing of three members of the and omissions in the infor- Department of Public Works mation contained in the pre- & Transportation senior qualification application management staff (the submitted, and to make all “Appeals Panel”). The final determinations. The Appeals Panel shall considCITY may also determine at er any evidence presented any time that the prequalifi- by the Contractor, whether cation process will be sus- or not the evidence is prepended for the PROJECT sented in compliance with and the PROJECT will be formal rules of evidence. bid without prequalification. The Contractor will be given the opportunity to present Contractors may submit evidence, information and prequalification packages arguments as to why the during regular working Contractor believes it hours on any day that the should be pre-qualified. offices of the CITY are Within one week after the

conclusion of the hearing, the Appeals Panel will render a written determination as to whether the Contractor is pre-qualified. It is the intention of the CITY that the date for the submission and opening of bids will not be delayed or postponed to allow for completion of an appeal process. * * * * * UPON RECEIPT OF THIS PACKAGE PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO tmalabanan@beverlyhills.org WITH YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO KEEP APPRISED OF ANY UPDATED INFORMATION THAT MAY BE ISSUED PRIOR TO YOUR SUBMITTAL The full prequalification package can be found on the City of Beverly Hills website: Type the following website address in your browser for the Civil Engineering webpage: http://www.beverlyhills.org/government/pwtra ns/engineering/default.asp. Once on the Civil Engineering webpage, click the “Bid #12-27” link on the left-hand-side of the page and you can download the “ P R E Q U A L I F I C AT I O N PACKAGE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR CITY GATEWAY MONUMENTS” document.

Boulevard/Whittier Drive location; and it will be the first “test” site for installation that will be transmitted to the Pre-Qualified Bidders on/before Monday, April 16, 2012. The PROJECT involves monument construction in conjunction with associated landscaping, concrete and street paving work at four heavy-traffic locations throughout the city. The PROJECT will be constructed in four phases. Phase 1 is the Wilshire/Whittier location. Some of the features of the new Gateway Monuments will consist of decorative concrete and/or stone paving, specialized stone cladding work, street furniture and elaborate landscaping. The work consists of demolition and enhancement of four major intersections/raised medians within the City of Beverly Hills. The current estimate for the Wilshire/Whittier installation is approximately $850,000. A 10% bidder’s security or bid bond will be required to bid, and the selected lowest responsible pre-qualified bidder will be required to provide 100% performance & payment bonds. ——————————— BID PACKAGE NO. 12-28

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PUBLIC WORKS & PROJECT DESCRIPTION TRANSPORTATION – PROJECT ADMINISTRATION In November, 2009; Community 345 FOOTHILL ROAD Services/Recreation staff BEVERLY HILLS, and Landscape Architect CALIFORNIA 90210 Steve Smith of Gruen and Associates presented proLEGAL NOTICE posed options associated BIDS WANTED with monument signage intended for placement at PROP A MAINTENANCE the following four specified IRRIGATION DEVICE locations in the City: REPLACEMENT IN SELECTED AREAS OF BEVERLY • Olympic Boulevard at GARDENS PARK Beverly Hills High School (West City Limit) 1. Notice Inviting Bids • Santa Monica Boulevard North at Doheny Drive a. Date of Request: (East City Limit) March 9, 2012 • Wilshire Boulevard at Whittier Drive (West City b. Bid Number: 12-28 Limit) • Wilshire Boulevard at San c. Item Description: Vicente Boulevard (East Replacement of irrigation City Limit) equipment as listed in twelve (12) blocks of Beverly Gardens City Council gave approval Park, located at various locato conceptual designs pre- tions in Beverly Hills, California sented for each location 90210. and in January, 2010; three dimensional models of the d. Obtaining Bid Documents: various proposed gateway A copy of the Bid Package signage was presented to may be obtained by mail or in City Council followed by a person from the Department presentation in August of Public Works & 2010 of Gruen’s final Transportation - Project design for Wilshire/Whittier Administration, 345 Foothill Gateway Feature; at which Road, Beverly Hills, CA time City Council advised 90210, telephone number Project Administration staff 310-288-2823. The bid packto move forward with open- age including plans and ing the Wilshire/Whittier specifications may also be location up to bid. viewed on, and downloaded from the City’s web site: In December 2011, a deci- www.beverlyhills.org: shortsion was made to pre-qual- cuts: bid information: bid ify proposed Contractors number 12-28. who will bid on the construction of all four e. Bid Opening: Gateway Monuments when Wednesday – April 4, 2012 and as the Construction at 2:00 p.m. Documents are finalized for each location. f. Due Date and Location for Submittals: Sealed bids will At this time; Gruen be received at all times durAssociates have finalized ing normal business hours construction documents for prior to the Bid Opening, at the Wilshire the City Clerk’s Office, 455

North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. All bids must be in writing and must contain an original signature by an authorized officer of the firm. Electronic bids (i.e., telephonic, FAX, etc.) are NOT acceptable. All bids shall clearly contain on the outside of the sealed envelope in which they are submitted: BID PACKAGE 12-28: PROP A MAINTENANCE IRRIGATION DEVICE REPLACEMENT IN SELECTED AREAS OF BEVERLY GARDENS PARK

bidder ("Contractor") enters into the Contract with the City. l. Payment Bond and Performance Bond: A Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, will be required of the Contractor.

m. Insurance: Upon award of contract, contractor will be obligated to file certificates of insurance evidencing coverage as specified in the bid documents and in a form acceptable to the City. g. Contractor's License: In The certificates shall be on accordance with provisions the City's standard proof of of Section 3300 of the insurance form. California Public Contract Code, the City has deter- n. Time of Completion: mined that the Contractor The contractual completion shall possess a valid time shall be 120 calendar California Contractor's days from the date of Notice License Class BI or other To Proceed. appropriate license classification under the State o. Retention: In accordance Contracting Code at the time with the contract, five perthe contract is bid. Failure to cent (5%) of any progress possess such license may payment will be withheld as render the bid non respon- retention. Pursuant to sive and bar the award of the Section 22300 of the Public contract to that non respon- Contract Code, at the sive Bidder. request and expense of the Contractor, securities h. Liquidated Damages: equivalent to the amount There shall be a $500.00 withheld may be deposited assessment for each and every with the City or with a state calendar day work remains or federally chartered bank undone after date fixed for as the escrow agent, and completion. City shall then pay such i. Prevailing Wages: In accor- moneys to the Contractor. dance with the provisions of Refer to the contract for furSections 1770 et seq., of the ther clarification. Labor Code, the Director of the Industrial Relations of the p. Contact Person: A bidder State of California has deter- or potential bidder who has a mined the general prevailing procedural question may call rate of wages applicable to Julio Guerrero at telephone the work to be done. The number 310-288-2823. A Contractor will be required to substantive question must pay to all persons employed be submitted in writing and on the project by the a copy of that question plus Contractor sums not less a written response to it will than the sums set forth in the be emailed or mailed to all documents entitled "General parties who have obtained Prevailing Wage a bid package. Determination made by the Director of Industrial THE CITY OF BEVERLY Relations pursuant to HILLS RESERVES THE California Labor Code, Part RIGHT TO REJECT ANY 7, Chapter 1, Article 2, BID OR ALL BIDS AND TO Sections 1770, 1773, WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY 1773.1." These documents OR IRREGULARITY IN can be reviewed in the office ANY BID. ANY CONTRACT of the City Clerk or may be AWARDED WILL BE LET obtained from the State. TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE j. Prebid Conference Date BIDDER. and Location: A mandatory ——————————— –––––– pre-bid conference will be OF ABANDONheld on Wednesday, March STATEMENT MENT USE OF FICTITIOUS 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at BUSINESS NAME 20090986076 the Public Works Building, The following person(s) has/have located at 345 Foothill Rd, abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: PACIFIC MORTBeverly Hills 90210. GAGE INVESTMENT 9116-1/2 W. k. Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a cashier's check, certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount. All cashier's checks or certified checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS. Bid bonds must be issued by a bonding company licensed to do business in the State of California. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security shall be rejected. Cash and personal or company checks are NOT acceptable. The City shall return the bid security checks of unsuccessful bidders to them when the successful

Pico Blvd. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): June 30, 2009 in the county of Los Angeles; Mario Salcedo 8621 Airdrome St., Los Angeles, CA 90035 ; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Mario Salcedo; Statement #2012036808 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 05, 2012; Published: March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012036809 The following is/are doing business as: PACIFIC MORTGAGE INVESTMENT 8685 Wilshire Blvd. #10, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Mario L. Salcedo 8621 Airdrome St., 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: Mario L. Salcedo: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 05, 2012; Published: March 16, 23, 30, April 06, 2012 LACC N/C

BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11481062-LL Order #: 1015305 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/25/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LEYLA RAZZAGHI, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 9/28/2007 as Instrument No. 20072241502 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 3/16/2012 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $429,026.66 The purported property address is: 112 NORTH HAMILTON DRIVE #104 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 Assessor’s Parcel No. 4334-022-118 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-

PUBLIC NOTICES 645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityp o s t i n g . c o m Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Ext. 3704 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0021735 2/24/2012 3/2/2012 3/9/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-11479686-VF Order #: 110524265-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/18/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): FRANCESCA G. DROMMI , AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 11/3/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2444869 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 3/19/2012 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: $2,878,701.03 The purported property address is: 1729 ANGELO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 Assessor's Parcel No. 4348-020-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. Date: -- Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-7302727 or Login to: w w w. l p s a s a p. c o m Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Ext. 3704 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 4190091 02/24/2012, 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012 —————————— Trustee Sale No. : 20110134003620 Title Order No.: 110514887 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/28/2006 as Instrument No.

20062618704 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: STEVE FOX AND LUANN ARONSON, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 03/19/2012 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1041 NORTH MARTEL AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90046 APN#: 5531-022019 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,077,105.41. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: PRIORITY POSTING & PUBLISHING, INC. 17501 IRVINE BLVD., SUITE ONE TUSTIN, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 02/20/2012 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS 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. P923146 2/24, 3/2, 03/09/2012 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 10CA00184 Title Order No. 100303486-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/8/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE

OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/16/2012 at 09:00 AM MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06/19/2007, Book , Page , Instrument 20071470264 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: ALMANIQUE JACQUET, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant 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 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: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $596,451.09 The Street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 930 NORTH DOHENY DRIVE #206, West Hollywood, CA 90069 APN Number: 4340-024103 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: 2/17/2012 MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE, As Trustee 3 SAN JOAQUIN PLAZA, STE 215, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 Sales Line: (714) 573-1965 (702) 586-4500 PRIORITYPOSTING.COM JESSE J. FERNANDEZ, PUBLICATION LEAD MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE IS ASSISTING THE BENEFICIARY TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT

March 9, 2012 | Page 31 PURPOSE. P925676 2/24, 3/2, 03/09/2012 ———————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No CA1100045970 Loan No 0601282453 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/28/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. 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: PATRICK CASSIDY, A SINGLE MAN Recorded 07/08/2005 as Instrument No. 051604260 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California Date of Sale: 03/27/2012 at 11:00 A.M. Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Property Address is purported to be: 7632-7632 1/2 LEXINGTON AVE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046 APN#: 5530-008-018 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $632,301.28, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Date: 02/29/2012 Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 4195274 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0142413 Title Order No. 110125074 APN No. 5555002-078 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DENISE C SALUTO A

SINGLE WOMAN, dated 05/25/2005 and recorded 06/07/2005, as Instrument No. 05 1322709, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 03/27/2012 at 1:00PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8455 FOUNTAIN AVENUE NO 515, 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 $916,770.21. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 03/01/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.154427 3/02, 3/09, 3/16/2012

Page 32 | March 9 , 2012 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: FEBRUARY 6, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: AERINAH INC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 2101 SAWTELLE BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 – ON-SALE BEER AND WINE- EATING PLACE

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 12750 Center Court Drive Suite 700 Cerritos, CA 90703 03/09/12 - BHC 299968 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER —————————— NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR POLICE PERMIT Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Board of Police Comminssioners for permit to conduct a: Cafe Entertainment and Shows. Name of applicant: Ondrea Faillace Doing Business as: THE JOINT Located at: 8771 W. Pico Bl. LA, CA 90035 Any person desiring to protest the Issuance of this permit shall make a written protest before March 23, 2012 to the: LOS ANGELES POLICE COMMISSION 100 W. First Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Upon receipt of written protests, protesting persons will be notified of date, time, and place for hearing. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS. Published March 2, 9, 2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1350029-02 APN: 4334-022-127 TRA: 002410 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3702 REF: Mckissic, Ellisa IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 14, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 29, 2012, at 9:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded January 23, 2008, as Inst. No. 20080121222 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Heidi K Carr, A Single Woman and Ellisa Mckissic, A Single Woman, As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described

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PUBLIC NOTICES above is purported to be: 112 North Hamilton Drive #204 Beverly Hills CA 90211 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $576,509.82. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. C a l - W e s t e r n R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 09, 2012. (R405509 03/09/12, 03/16/12, 03/23/12) —————————— Trustee Sale No. 752583CA Loan No. 0021634118 Title Order No. 110455667-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/1/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P RO C E E D I N G S AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 4/2/2012 at 09:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08/11/2005, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 05 1923025, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: DONNA L COOK A SINGLE WOMAN AND FRED ERIK TORHUS A SINGLE MAN AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, WMC MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings asso-

ciation, 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: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $339,420.80 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 8400 DE LONGPRE AVENUE 306 West Hollywood, CA 90069 APN Number: 5554-023060 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 3/5/2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEARRENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com P925765 3/9, 3/16, 03/23/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20110134000300 Title Order No.: 110070150 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/05/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED

AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/15/06, as Instrument No. 06 1318554 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. EXECUTED BY: NATHANIEL HARKHAM, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) DATE OF SALE: March 29, 2012 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, CA STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 450 SOUTH MAPLE DRIVE 301, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212. APN# 4332?001?042 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $922,946.94. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION 2 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-9390772, www.nationwideposting.com NDEx West L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS 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. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee, BY: Ric Juarez Dated: 02/29/12 NPP0197497 03/09/12, 03/16/12, 03/23/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 5275704 TS No.: CA1100227480 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:5530?020?034 Property Address: 951 NORTH GARDNER STREET #11 WEST HOL-

LYWOOD, CA 90046 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/20/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/06/06, as Instrument No. 06 0477522, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: HARVEY MACK ALLIGOOD III, A SINGLE MAN,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5530?020?034. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 951 NORTH GARDNER STREET #11, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $278,867.73. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that

is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 02/29/12, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0197641 03/09/12, 03/16/12, 03/23/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09511563 INC Title Order No. 110520455-CA-BFI APN 4342-020-014 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/07/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/29/12 at 11:00 am, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/19/05 in Instrument No. 05 0902273 and thereafter loan modification recorded on on 10/20/2011 at recorder's no. 20111420790 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: Isaac Jacques R' Bibo, Trustee of the Isaac Jacques R'Bibo Revocable Living Trust Dated October 16,1998, as Trustor, in favor of U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee, for GSR 2005-8F, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 305 NORTH ELM DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances,

to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $916,198.48 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. DATE: 2-23-12 Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (866) 260-9285 or (602) 2225711 Fax: (847)627-8803 www.aztectrustee.com For Trustee's Sale Information Call 714-730-2727 http://www.lpsasap.com ASAP# 4211270 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012

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499 North Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Kenquest Building offers an amazing opportunity to lease class A office space in Beverly Hills’ prestigious Golden Triangle. This prime location on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and North Cañon Drive is two blocks east of the world-renowned Rodeo Drive and across from the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Offices feature spectacular views with plenty of natural light and on-site valet parking. This is an ideal location for a corporate office, with a full floor available for qualified tenant.

For inquiries contact

Alexander Radosevic

310 . 8 87. 7 0 5 0

BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Drive PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL

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

200 INCOME PROPERTY

Private Office Suite

alex@canonproperties.com

WILSHIRE BLVD 6210 WILSHIRE BL. RETAIL FRONTAGE @ FAIRFAX AVE. & SMALL OFFICE MOVE-IN SPECIAL *** SUITES *** OFFICES FOR LEASE NO NNN

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5 6 0 S . F . • $899/MO.

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

Please call (323) 932-8700

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

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Call: 310/395-7272

Newly Renovated

or email: gary@westhillmgmt.com

PRIME HILLS ————— BEVERLY OFFICE SPACE

at 9595 Wilshire Bl. Fairfax/Wilshire 508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. UNIQUE & QUIET 1 Large Executive PSYCHOTHERAPY 4-UNIT PRIME Window Office & ~ OFFICE ~ BEVERLYHILLS 1 Support/ Shared waiting room, West of Beverly Dr. Reception Area. call light system All large, 2 bdrm units separate exits, full Contact: Stan Gerlach (2 Townhouse Style) kitchen, free parking. Or: Bryan Dunne Price: $1,333,000 $900/MO. 310/550-2500 Carolyn: Utilities Included. 310/202-9166 x.401 Email:

mcbensonasst@gmail.com Great People Make GOOD COMPANY

All Utilities Included. Must Lease Now!

Call: 323/938-4012

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*BEVERLY HILLS* 489 S. Robertson Bl. 500sf. - 1,000sf. Single Studio Offices. Unique space, all amenities, skylights, high ceilings. Above standard improvements.

BELOW MARKET RATE! C a l l R ay :

310/274-7988

N e a r Wilshire on Santa Monica Blvd. Up to 3,800 Available immediately Building signage available Contact Kosha 310/691-5520 BEVERLY HILLS UP TO 3 BEAUTIFUL, clean, professional, large, remodeled offices available within a full-service suite, w/ excellent views, located on Wilshire Blvd. Secretarial bays, interior offices, & storage also available. $1-2K per office

Call Joe at 310/489-7793

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BEVERLY HILLS *BEVERLY HILLS* B EP VEENRTLHYO HUISLEL S NORTH OF WILSHIRE

CENTURY CITY

HOUSE FOR LEASE Spacious 3 Bedrooms Plus Den, 3 Baths. Formal Dining Room, Living Room, Central Heating & Air, Security System and Laundry Hook-ups. No Pets. Available April 1st. $4,250/MO.

FOR SALE

321 N. OAKHURST DR. 1 BD + DEN + 1.5 BA • • • • • • 2nd Floor Front Unit. Preferred N/E Corner Large and Spacious w/ 270º Unobstructed Approx. 1,600 sq. ft. Jet-Liner Views! Full service building, Dramatic living rm. w/ front view, security over 12ft. ceilings & guard (day & night), adj. oversized terrace. pool, suana, gym & 2 Bdrm.+Den, rec. room, Hardwood flrs formal dining rm., master throughout, 2 parking. $450,000 suite w/ sitting area, office, huge closets+ Call Charles Dizengoff Lrg. Master Bath. 310/259-9911 510sf. maid’s unit 407 available for an GARAGE / additional $300,000. STORAGE • • • • • • Easy to show w/ short notice.

• DIANA COOK • COLDWELL BANKER • BH

310/203-8333 ILoveCenturyCity.com

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 all listings are on centurycityliving.com

This Weeks Listings

CENTURY PARK EAST

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Ava i l a b l e fo r R e n t . Close to Beach . 310/394-7132

415 ROOMS TO RENT

$549,000

BEVERLY HILLS

2 Bdrm Suites, 2 Bath. Updated Kitchen & Baths Wood Lam Floors, Large Balcony City Views, Quiet Location

DOHENY/OLYMPIC Furnished room w/ bathroom, separate entrance, refrigerator, washer/dryer, utilities incl., parking space,

$700,000 Sub-Penthouse 2 bed, Den, 2 Baths Extra Large Corner 2 Jumbo Balconies Unobstructed Views of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Quiet Location

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

$1,895,000 Corner High Floor, Extra Large Condo, Totally Renovated 2 Bed, 2 Baths Travertine Floors, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Counters Unobstructed 270 degree views Huge Spa Tub, 2 Large Balconies

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

Female Only. $650/MO. 310/276-8797 or 310/433-0438

425 HOUSE FOR RENT

3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath New Kitchen & Large Yard! $3,900/MO. 310/500-9298

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3 Bdrm.+3 Bath.

Master bath w/ jacuzzi. hrwd. flrs., fireplace, stainless steel kitchen, fridge, stove, washer/ dryer in unit, private entry +elevator, 2-patios, 2-sub prkg. Will consider pet. C L O S E T O S H O P S

Luxury 4-Unit Bldg. • 310/273-6124 •

& R ESTAURANTS . 310/385-9169

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1236 Amhearst Ave. 519 S. Barrington Ave.

• Large Unit • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

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1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

Bright unit. Dishwasher, a/c, Dishwasher, On-site walk-in closet, wet Daytime: 310/466-6567 laundry, parking. bar, controlled access, 12424 TeXaS Ave. 1 Blk. East of Doheny Close to Evenings & Weekends on-site parking • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 1 BEDROOM Brentwood Village. 5 62 / 9 4 3 - 6 6 2 7 V E R Y N I C E U N I T . Clean, bright, nice size & laundry facility. 310/472-8915 310/820-8584 Dishwasher, apartments. Swimming balcony, on-site laundry facilty S A N T A M O N I C A ~ WEST L.A. ~ C H E V I O T H I L L S laundry, covered prkg. pool, 1675 Colby Ave. and gated garage. • CONDO • 310/654-1507 RANCHO PARK Call 310/276-9871 1222 Princeton St. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath • 2 Bedroom SANT A MONICA Spacious & Bright. + Guest Unit • CONDO QUALITY • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • 1 Bath A/C, balcony, 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. DISHWASHER, POOL, Lovely House. Yard. 8 4 3 4 th S t . dishwasher, stove, ( ••• ----- ••• ) $4,795/Month CONTROLLED ACCESS, wet bar, intercom entry, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. 1 ON - SIGHT LAUNDRY • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 1 Bd.+Den+1 /2 Ba. Channa Wintner: on-sight laundry, prkg. Heated pool, balcony, a/c, 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath AND PARKING . 323/253-8629 310/477-0072 dishwasher, controlled Newly Remodeled. 310/980-3384 DRE #00918471 Large closets, a/c, access, elevator, WESTWOOD laundry room, parking. elevator, dishwasher, BEVERLY HILLS 1409 Midvale Ave. 310/929-0610 controlled access. Close • • • • • • • • •• 440 • 4 Blks. to Beach. to Cedars/shops/trans. • 1 Bedroom • • • • • • •

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310/247-8689

BRENTW OOD

1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba. 11933 Darlington Ave. WEST L.A. = = = = 1 B d r m . ==== 12333 TeXaS Ave. B R I G H=T &=S P= ACIOUS + 1 Bath ==== BEVERLY HILLS ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ 2 B d r m . ==== 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath LIVING. + 2 Bath ==== dishwasher, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Balcony, elevator, intercom Spacious, dishwasher, Balcony, stove, on-sight laundry entry, on-site dishwasher, and parking. intercom-entry, on-site laundry, parking. 310/473-1509 P LEASE C ALL : laundry, parking. 310/435-3693 310/207-1869

balcony, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.

entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking. Close to U.C.L.A.

310/478-8616 • 310/246-0290 • SANTA MONICA C L O S E TO Montana Ave. S H O P S & D I N I N G 427 •• • ••• •••• WILSHIRE • • • S i•n g•l e • • • •••• CORRIDOR •••• Controlled access, W E S T W O O D 10530-10540 garage, laundry facility. Wilshire Bl. 1 0905 Ohio Ave. L U X U R Y H I G H R I S E Close to Beach. BRENTWOOD + 1 Bath • • 2 Bdrm. •••• •••• 310/394-7132 11730 SUNSET BLVD. 100 S. Doheny1 2Dr. • • Spacious 2 Bd.+2 / Ba. • • •• ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ • Jr. Executive R E-DONE PENTHOUSE • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • Single • BEVERLY HILLS • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath •• •• ∞ ∞ ∞

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Spectacular views, Bright, controlled access, Rooftop pool, wood flrs., w/d in unit, balcony, pool, elevator, deck, gym, central air, pool, spa, gym, laundry fac., prkg. elevator, intercom entry, tennis, 24-hr. security. Close To U.C.L.A. on-sight laundry, parking. Agent • Sylvia 310/477-6856

∞Luxury ∞ Living ∞ ∞

LOW MOVE -IN !

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BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A.CLOSE

PICO-ROBERTSON West of Pico Blvd.

140 S. Crescent Dr.

B R E N T W O O D ~ WESTWOOD ~ In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 904-908 Granville Av. 10992 Ashton Ave. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • Single • • • 170 N. Crescent Dr. 1 Balcony, intercom Includes: 2 2 Bdrm.+1 / Bath Fireplace, balcony, entry, elevator, on^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ sight laundry, prkg. Large & Bright. a/c, laundry facility, Close to UCLA & subterranean prkg. Pool, a/c, balcony, Westwood Village . Near Whole Foods. fridge, stove, laundry 310/479-8977 310/207-1965 rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc. 310/717-3861 Dishwasher, • WESTWOOD • central air, balcony. L O S A N G E L E S 672 Kelton Ave. Call: 310/470-4474 401 S. HOOVER St. X-St. Strathmore * * * *

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“The Mission ” • Westwood •

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L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL * * * * * * Exquisite 2 bdrm. + den. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 2.5 bath. Hardwood flrs, • • • • • LUXURY TOWNHOME

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• SINGLE • 1 Bdrm +1 Bath

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

BRENTWOOD

Close to U.C.L.A. 310/208-3085

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11666 Goshen Ave. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 6-Month Lease Avail. granite kitchen, patio. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) * * * * * * •••••••• $3,200/MO. Every Extra Luxury: • Single+Loft+11/2 Ba. Balcony, dishwasher, ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ custom cabinets, granite • • • • • Single a/c, heated pool, NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME countertops, stone entry, (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) elevator controlled pool, health club, spa. Near Beverly Park Central air/heat, access, on-site laundry, • Close to UCLA • fireplace, patio, Huge yard, pool, view!!! 1350 S. Midvale Ave. parking. Close to controlled access, $11,000/MO. L.A., 90024 Brentwood Village, pool, elevator, parking, Also available for sale. Contact Mgr.: Shops & Restaurants. laundry facility. (Agt) 310/505-5333

• 310/864-0319 •

310/312-9871

Old World Charm! Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac. Close to restaurants & shopping.

310/531-3992 • • • • • 2• Bdrm. 1 Bath + • • HOLLYWOOD • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. • BRENTWOOD • 922 S. Barrington Av. Controlled access, • Bachelor • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • parking, laundry facility. • S i n g l e

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218 S. Tower Dr.

•• •• S•i n•g l•e •• •• • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •

• 310/826-4889 •

Controlled access, laundry facility. Utilities Included.

323/851-3790

Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

Close to Everything. CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING.

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818/669-1990

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Montana Ave. • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 427 •• • ••• •••• 1 Bd.+1 Ba.• • • • • • • S i•n g•l e • • • Pool, elevator,

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••• ••• controlled access, onControlled access, sight laundry, parking. garage, laundry facility. Close to U.C.L.A. Close to Beach. 310/473-1509

310/394-7132

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WEST HOLLYWOOD LUXURY PENTHOUSE

*BEVERLY HILLS*

HANCOCK PARK ADJ

2220 S. Beverly Glen

•• S I N G L E •• • • • • • • Lots of

•• 3 BDRMS + 2.5 BATH • • Remodeled kitchen with • • granite counter tops.

Character & Charm ! Alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom entry and more.

• 310/552-8064 • Rooftop jacuzzi with panoramic city views.

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10933 Rochester Ave.

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

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

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Special 2bd+2.5ba in Glen Tower 1333 Beverly Glen #606 oversized 2nd bedroom perfect for home office. $6,500/MO. Mark Rogo Coldwell Banker Office: 310/385-3164 Cell: 213/280-6415

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New hardwood floors. Large living room with floor to ceiling windows and breathtaking views. Master suit with granite counters, private elevator entry to unit, central air, w/d hook-up Large patio off living/ dining rooms, pool, parking in gated subterranean garage. Limited access bldg. $3,795/MO. Call 323/944-0270 Cell 310/351-0729 BEVERLY HILLS 145 S. MAPLE BEAUTIFUL PENTHOUSE 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. $3,750/MO. CALL 310/385-7188

ELEGANT & BRIGHT 2 Bd+21/2 Ba • $4,750

WESTWOOD Doorman, gym, spa. Hrwd. flrs., fireplace, 865 Comstock Ave. balcony, hi-ceilings, ample Remodeled & Spacious closets, central air, 2 BD+2 BA • $3,700 washer/dryer, 2-prkg. Hrwd flrs, stainless 310/386-2497

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steel appliances, quiet hillside views, large balcony, washer/dryer. Great for entertaining. Full service bldg.

310/435-3558 New Wood Floors. ————— New Granite Kitchen w/ • WESTWOOD • Stainless Steel Appl. 7 Closets. Patio. Non-Smoking Bldg.

Rooftop Pool+Deck. Near Peninsula Hotel & BHHS. $4,400/Month

310/471-2737

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Century City Adj. Newer Construction 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,600 Gourmet granite kitch. w/ Viking appl. Lrg. master w/ double sinks, spa-tub, walk-in closet. Hrwd. flrs., high-ceilings, w/d in unit, central air, balcony.

ELEVATOR OPENS DIRECTLY INTO UNIT. Lisa Sherman • Broker

310/786-1851

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Beautiful apt. Lots Very Private & Spacious of lights, 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH washer/dryer in unit, upper unit with breakfast and formal dining room. 2 prkng space. Yard, laundry & parking. Furnished $4,295

Unfurnished $4,200 Call: 310/927-2140

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

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

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

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LARGE 3 BEDROOM DUPLEX APARTMENT Newly remodeled, hardwood floors, central a/c & heat, upper floor. $3,300/MO.

BEVERLY HILLS Adj. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Spacious Condo LUXURIOUS LUXURY 3 BEDROOM 2+Den+2 • $2,850 2 BDRM, 2 BATH DUPLEX APARTMENT Hardwood Flrs., laundry Large closets, & Jacuzzi in unit, new all amenities in kitchen Bay windows, new dishwasher, walk in breakfast area, kitchen, wall-to-wall closets, fireplace, central berber carpet, A/C, carpet, owner occupied. air, rooftop pool, gym. fireplace, washer & dryer No garage. Retired Call: 310/435-5010 included in laundry professional couple area. Secured building preferred. No Smokers. WESTWOOD view garden courtyard. TOP FRONT 2 BD/DEN Choice location Near $2,800/MO. NEWLY DECORATED Beverly Center,CedarsCall 323/829-2933 XL Living Room 26’x17’ Sinai, Restaurants, Etc. + Den with bar 17’x13’. No Pets. $2,195/MO. Laundry facility, balcony, Shown By Appointment. ELEVATOR, gated, 8544 BURTON WAY *KELEMEN* QUIET 12 units, no pets. CALL 310/273-6770 REAL ESTATE 10966 OHIO AVE. or 310/569-6731 (310) 966-0900

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

$2,800/MO. Call 310/653-2551

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440

FREE RENT! Pico/Robertson 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $1,750 L IGHT & A IRY C O R N E R . New custom built-ins in kitchen, skylight, huge closets, central heat, a/c, 2-parking, laundry facility.

Exceptional Condition! 323/937-3737

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8747 Clifton Way 1 BDRM. 1 3/4 BATH $1,675/MO. Central air, dishwasher, microwave, parking, laundry facility, gated entry, elevator, upgraded kitchen, rooftop patio. Ron:310/990-1730

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2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. X-LARGE LUXURY APT. Large & bright in 10 unit Professionally deco- building w/brick courtyard PRIME LOCATION 174 SWALL DRIVE rated. All new interior. Near Century City and BEVERLY HILLS NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY 213/447-4832 Hrwd., drapes, granite Roxbury Park on quiet & BRENTWOOD Call for latest properties kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d pretty street. Hardwood L U X U RY U N I T S CENTURY PARK EAST hook-ups, hi-ceilings. floors, separate kitchen & • SINGLES **BORDERLINE** Also 2 Bdrm. • $2,490 dining, stove, d/w. Cat ok 1 BED, 1 BATH • 1 BEDROOMS BEVERLY HILLS 310/271-6811 $2,500/MONTH 405 SHIRLEY PL. • 2 BEDROOMS SOUTH REXFORD DR. Cell: 310/994-4122 High Floor, Renovated, Large Open by calling Balcony Manhattan Views Hardwood flrs/Carpets Must see! 439 S. Rexford EXTRA LARGE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 323/653-3350 1 BDRM, 1 BATH From $1,500-$2,200 Updated kitchen & new $2,750/MONTH Shown by appointment bathroom with jacuzzi. High Floor Partial Ocean Views. BEVERLYHILLS Adj. 310/966-1014 Huge Master Bedroom. Walk-in Hardwood floors, 2+2 Top Flr • $2,495 Closet, Separate Stall Shower walk-in closets, washer Renovate Stainless Steel Kitchen. 2 Entrances, lrg living PRIME WESTWOOD dryer in unit, parking. Real Hardwood Floors. Heating & (1 Blk from Wilshire Roof Garden Will consider small pets Air Conditioning Incl. Valet or Self Parking Extra Storage. Panoramic B.H. Views and Beverly Glen) BEVERLY HILLS $3,000/MO. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Call 310/858-8320 Hi-ceilings, tile+carpet. BEAUTIFUL 1 BDRM Spacious Upper 1 Bd. 2 BDRM, 2 BATHS hardwood floors, wood COMPLETELY RENOVATED Pool, sauna, $3,150/MONTH New fridge, stove, carpet, 2 Large Balconies. Renovated High burning fireplace, washer blinds, paint, floors, ceiling elevator, central air, Floor. Granite Counters. Hardwood PRIME BEVERLY HILLS Floors. City & Ocean Views prkg., marble lobby. and dryer in unit, small fan, fixtures. Covered IN 4-UNIT BUILDING ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1259 S. Camden Dr. patio, garage parking prkg., laundry facility 2 BED, 2 BATH Quiet 6-unit bldg. Large 2 Bdrm + 2 Ba. $3,150/MONTH Small pet OK. 310/849-3858 $1,425/Mo. • No pets 2 Large Balconies. Renovated Hardwood floors, central Kit & Baths/ Hardwood Floors $1,895/MO. 310/704-4656 A/C, All appliances in Quiet Corner 1271 DEVON AVE. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ kitchen included, new Call for appointment BEVERLY HILLS ADJ • PRIME • 2 BDRM, 2 BATHS bathroom, laundry room. $3,150/MONTH ** Cedar Sinai Area ** 310/458-1354 BEVERLY HILLS $2950/MO. Corner High Floor. Renovated 1 Bdrm.+ 1 Ba. Upper • Large & Bright • Counters. Hardwood Floors All appliances, hardwood Call 310/843-9355 Granite 2 Large Balconies. Unobstructed 2 Bd+2 Ba • $2,250 floors, a/c & heat, balcony City Views BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Upper, dining area, & parking. CENTURY TOWERS Upper Duplex lots of closets, carpet, $1,395/MO. BEVERLY HILLS $3,250/MONTH a/c, laundry fac., 2-car Spacious 2 Bd.+1 Ba. ********** 1 BED, 1 BATH Beautiful Well Lit prkg. Total privacy. 2 Bdrm. Upper Totally Renovated. Marble Close to Rodeo Dr. Large living, dining and All appliances, hard2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA Floors, Stainless Steel Appt:310/271-4207 breakfast rooms., Italian wood floors, Parking Kitchen, Huge Living Room Walk-in Closet, Recessed $1,750/MO. Front 3rd Floor Unit tiled bath, hrwd. floors., Lights, Luxurious Marble 310/652-8519 or Balcony, central air/heat high celings, decorative Bath, High Floor 310/801-4642 BEVERLY HILLS Breathtaking City & fireplace, 2-lrg balconies, granite counter tops, 336 S. Rexford Dr. Ocean Views • 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • remodeled granite BEVERLY HILLS ADJ wet bar, ample closets, CENTURY PARK EAST ~ N E W L Y U P D A T E D ~ countertop kitchen, new 911 Wooster Apt.#6 hardwood floors, 2 car Spacious & Beautiful CENTURY TOWERS Upper, hardwood fridge & oven, 5-lrg. 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH PARK PLACE parking and strorage. floors, a/c, laundry, closets, newly painted. stove, fridge & laundry CENTURY HILL 137 S. MAPLE DR. covered parking. facility. Lovely quiet LE PARC Excellent Area. neighborhood. $2,200/Month $2,900/MO. CENTURY WOODS $1,850/MO. $1,150/MO. 310/247-8547 For Sale Call 310/385-7188 Call 805/379-2000 Call 310/908-1919 310/433-1949 See our Ad Sec. 270

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472 HANDBAGS WANTED

480 PETS

WANTED

NICK & NITA DOG WALKER buddyshappypaws @aol.com

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS & DESIGNER BAGS HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES VINTAGE & NEW

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

we buy antiques! HIGHEST CASH Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

Excellent References! 310/651-4212

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

488 SCOOTER FOR SALE

HUGE SALE

Paintings Arte Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

SATURDAY ONLY

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

Meissen KPM Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze

Sculpture Glass Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum

TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO!

March 10th • 9am-3pm

CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!

256 & 257 So.RODEO DRIVE

Edan Sassoon

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JUST WHAT DID HE SAY? Some people obsess over history, claiming that the same fact patterns reoccur unless you pay attention and prevent them. Others are so completely ignorant of what happened before that they can’t remember yesterday. Are there any lessons to be learned from “history”? Perhaps the two most compelling lessons of the 20th Century were the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941 and the start of World War II in Europe which produced the Holocaust. We thought that Pearl Harbor was a strong enough warning to us to be prepared, but then 9/11 happened. Most historians, looking at both from a distance, conclude that both events occurred because of American inattention to warning signs. Granted, neither event was actually “advertised” in advance blatantly but there were indicators – plenty of them. We ignored the signs in 1941 and we ignored them in 2000 and 2001. The start of World War II in Europe was really a different matter when it came to warning signs. As soon as Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933, Winston Churchill started sounding the alarm as Hitler transformed Germany into his personal war machine. Churchill had facts, figures, analysis, irrefutable logic and persistence – and it got him exiled from power. His contemporaries simply refused to believe what was happening and spent years in denial. One of the “giveaways” Churchill relied on was that he believed what Hitler wrote and said, which was exactly what Hitler ended up doing. While Churchill was trying to wake up everyone else, France and Britain were giving away the store. The worst was France, which had the largest army in the world at the time. Germany’s, by comparison, probably could not out-shoot the Beverly Hills Police Department then. We know from various chroniclers and diarists that Hitler’s generals were prepared to throw him out at his first misstep. That could have been his takeover of the Rheinland. The Wehrmacht didn’t even have enough trucks to move one small contingent of troops. One French policeman could have stopped them. In fact, according to some historians, the orders existed that the German troops would withdraw if there was the slightest opposition from the French. That opposition never came, Hitler prevailed then and he kept it up until it was too late. Hitler kept pushing and the peace-loving democracies kept giving ground until they could give no more. We got World War II and the Holocaust. The point to this is that a resolute opposition applied early to prevent wrongdoing can stop much greater wrongs. A weak response to evil pretensions almost invariably leads to much greater evil. Why does that matter today? The obvious answer is: Iran and Israel. Did anyone actually pay attention to everything President Barack Obama said about the subject in the last 10 days? Right after he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that “We have your back,” he turned around and claimed “diplomacy” can still work while his Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said any action against Iran would “cost too much.” Obama also proposed stripping our defense budget drastically. You really need to ask, “Just exactly what does President Obama intend to do with Israel’s back?” Yesterday, Reuters reported that Israel asked the United States for our newest and largest “bunker buster” bombs. We apparently refused. So, what is the message? Just how resolute are we in defense of Israel? Or ourselves, for that matter Why should our president send such ambiguous signals that our response, if any, remains ambiguous at best. Ambiguity in foreign policy leads to war. That is not how to protect your friend and ally. It is, however, a very good way to posture before an election when you have no intention of taking action. And, once again, who will suffer the most?

POLICE BLOTTER BURGLARY Occurred between 1:18 and 2:37 p.m. on 3/1 in 100 block of N. San Vicente Blvd. Suspect: Male White, 30, 5'11'', 170–used many tools to remove copper cable from building. Occurred between 5 p.m. on 3/3 and 6:34 a.m. on 3/4 in 400 block of N. Canon Dr. Unknown suspect entered location, broke glass display case and stole items. Loss $6,300 Occurred between 7:15 p.m. on 2/27 and 5:30 a.m. on 2/28 in 400 block of N. Palm Dr. Unknown suspect smashed victim’s vehicle window and stole property. Loss $975 Occurred at 10:30 p.m. on 3/1 in 300 block of S. Clark Dr. Unknown suspect used tool and attempted to steal automatic security gate motor. Occurred about 11 p.m. on 3/2 in 500 block of N. Sierra Dr. Suspect #1: Male White, 20, 5'10.'' Suspect #2: Male Black, 23, 5'06'', 210, black hair and brown eyes–shattered front door window, reached through window, unlocked door and entered residence, then left. Occurred between 7 a.m. on 3/2 and 9 a.m. on 3/3 in 200 block of S. Maple Dr. Unknown suspect broke rear bedroom window, entered home and stole property. Loss $1,800 Occurred between 2/6 and 2/29 in 200 block of N. Crescent Dr. Unknown suspect stole necklace from nightstand. Loss $2,500 Occurred between 6:20 and 7 p.m. on 3/3 in 700 block of N. Alta Dr. Unknown suspect used ladder to access balcony, shattered door window, entered residence and opened gun safe. Occurred between 5 p.m. on 2/19 and 11 a.m. on 3/1 in 100 block of N. Stanley Dr. Unknown suspect cut padlock to vacant location, entered residence and stole property. Loss $210 Occurred between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on 2/25 in 100 block of N. Almont Dr. Suspect #1: Male Hispanic, 30, 5'05'', 160, black hair. Suspect #2: Male Hispanic, 50, 5'06'', 165, black hair and brown eyes. Suspect #3: Female White, 31, 5'01'', 160, brown hair and eyes–stole property from victim’s apartment while he was away on business. Occurred between 5 p.m. on 2/13 and midnight on 2/14 in 8300 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect entered suite, opened glass cabinet and stole property. Loss $14,812 ASSAULT Occurred about 6:40 p.m. in first block of N. La Cienega Blvd. Suspect: Male Black, 25, 5'10'', 180, bald–exited vehicle and yelled at victim, then punched the latter in the face. ROBBERY Occurred about 10 p.m. on 3/3 in area of Civic Center Dr. and N. Oakhurst Dr. Suspect #1: Male Hispanic, 25, 5'06'', 135, black hair. Suspect #2: Female Hispanic, black hair–approached victim on sidewalk, produced handgun and demanded money.

Rabbi Jacob Pressman THE MULTI MILLION DOLLAR ORGY Americans will spend perhaps $500 million and two years of precious time electing the next president of our beloved country. These dollars and these days cannot be recovered. They will be gone. As a starry-eyes lover of this land I grieve for these losses and am embarrassed by our image in the eyes of the rest of this world. No matter whom we elect to lead us in November, his name and reputation will have been thoroughly besmirched, figuratively tarred and feathered in plain sight of the other 7+ billion people around the globe. The circus began the very day after the last election in the year 2010. Neither the candidates nor the citizenry has been given any respite since. I would acknowledge it worthwhile if only it produced a leader regarded with awe and respect by the rest of the world. But how is it possible when he will have been vilified, his every human blemish magnified by the torrent of slander which he has sustained? All the while, the millions unemployed, their dwellings repossessed, their jobs outsized for cheap labor abroad listen to candidates attacking one another` rather than offering plans that suggest remedies for their problems. I humbly propose that on Mar. 15, we simply call a halt to any and all electioneering, and get down to working on our federal and state income tax returns. Then take the summer off for some happy time. Go to the beach, the Hollywood Bowl, the ball game, the Music Center. Resume electioneering on Oct. 15. Meanwhile, let the captains of finance and industry who fund these election campaigns put some people back to work, or otherwise help the needy. On Nov. 6, Election Day, go to the polls and make some wise choices. Then let us close ranks around the winners and get on with keeping America the greatest land ever.

Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Mar. 9). You’ll forge new connections and enjoy the lightness, bonding and potential these relationships bring. But the most important tie you will make is the one with your higher self, ever present and growing stronger. In June, destiny meets you at every corner. July is fantastic for finances. Family makes you proud in August. Gemini and Leo people adore you. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Your subconscious efforts are even more effective than your conscious efforts. So it’s important that you know what they are. Whatever is happening now in your life, it’s a reflection of what’s going on inside you. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Your personal development will be enhanced by a fixed routine. Consider making a weekly appointment with someone. The once-a-week structure could make big things happen quickly. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Unfortunately, you’re not going to magically end up with your big reward in hand. So you’ll have to make specific plans regarding how you will achieve your aim. Fortunately, you’ll enjoy this process. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Go back to a project you abandoned. You now have a terrific sense of perspective. You’ll find that you enjoy shaping and honing what’s already there much more than coming up with something new. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Maybe it’s something you consume, a show you watch or a person you rely on, but there’s some “favorite”of yours that you might be using a little too often. You’ll have the willpower to tone it down. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Bad memories will have a way of lingering today. Past slights will seem fresh. You may be on the defensive, and it will be far too easy to lash out for reasons that have nothing to do with the current circumstance. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Though it may be tedious for you, there’s a certain pleasure in getting things right. So you’ll go over your work again and again until you’re absolutely sure that there are no mistakes in it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Be realistic about your feelings. Think of what–or who–really interests you. You’re not going to have the stamina to go forward with an endeavor about which you feel merely lukewarm. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Part of you will be feeling stubborn; the other will be feeling responsible. So the responsible you will have to coax the stubborn you along the right path. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Losing your enthusiasm is worse than losing your way. If either gets lost in the confusion of this day, don’t hesitate to gather a search-and-rescue effort together and go find them. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Persistence pays off. You might astound yourself now, doing something you never thought you would do. Know that you're capable of this and much more. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Beware of people who talk like they know everything. If you were to check all the facts, things wouldn’t quite add up. On the other hand, there’s a modest, under-confident someone who could really help you now.

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