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March 15, 2013

Beverly Hills School Board Passes 2nd Interim Budget Updated from www.bhcourier.com

Bouchon delivers exclusive Beverly Hills “Experience” at Monday event. 4

A pair of 7-week-old Chihuaha mix puppies are up for adoption now. 4

BHHS senior Anton Saleh fights back against cancer with a smile. 5

JET SETTING—The 2013 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance will celebrate the “Jet Age” on Father’s Day (June 16). The new Lear 85 (above) will be parked on Rodeo Drive. The ‘55 Chrysler Ghia Gilda (left) will be one of the featured cars of the event.

Rodeo Drive Concours Ready For Takeoff With ‘The Jet Age’ By Matt Lopez Get ready to go sky high at the 2013 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance in Beverly Hills. On June 16, Concours pays homage to “The Jet Age,” more specifically Learjets, which are cel-

ebrating their 50th anniversary. For the first time ever, a fullscale mock-up of the Lear 85 jet will be parked on the 200 block of Rodeo Drive as the centerpiece for the festivities. (see ‘CONCOURS’ page 30)

• Health & Wellness 20 • Special Sections 24-26 • Birthdays 29

SECRET GARDEN—With the help of her Ayah (senior Brontie Khalili, red dress) and the Fakhir (senior Michelle Morochnik, green dress), Mary Lennox (senior Leah Weissbuch, on chair) curses Mrs. Winthrop (senior Anastasia Palin). Pictured, far left: Mrs. Medlock (senior Emily Ebrahimian) and Dr. Craven (junior Deven Martin) watch horrified. Photo By Zale Richard Rubins

Secret Garden Musical Comes To Beverly Hills High School By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills High School’s Spring musical The Secret Garden, which opens Tuesday, may just be the most ambitious production the

Krasne Elected To Beverly Hills City Council By 7 Votes Updated from www.bhcourier.com

By Matt Lopez A final hand tally of votesby the City Clerk’s office on Monday morning confirmed

Performing Arts department has undertaken in a quarter of a century. But it’s not just the 37 setting

By Matt Lopez The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and the City of Beverly Hills have agreed to a lease amendment that is expected to net the center more than $5 million. The City Council unanimously approved the amendment during a special council meeting Tuesday evening. The original lease had contemplated that minor amendments

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

that former mayor Nancy Krasne will return to the Beverly Hills City Council. (see ‘ELECTION’ page 19)

(see ‘SECRET GARDEN’ page 26)

It’s A Dog’s World At Roxbury Park For Woofstock 2013 happy dogs and their owners took over as Roxbury Park turned into a pet-lovers paradise for Woofstock 2013. (see ‘WOOFSTOCK’ page 19)

(see ‘ANNENBERG’ page 23)

Icelandic dramatic baritone Tomas Tomasson made his Los Angeles Opera debut as the ghostly Dutchman.

PUPPY PARADE —Homer, the Lakers fanatic (above) and Frankie the “Poodles 4 Peace” puppy (left) strutted their stuff at Woofstock. Courier Photos By Matt Lopez

By Matt Lopez Last Sunday, for one barkerrific afternoon, Beverly Hills became the dog capital of Los Angeles. Hundreds upon hundreds of

might be required when the Historic Tax Credits were sold. The Annenberg Center, set to open this fall, recently negotiated terms with Bank of America wherein a Historic Tax Credit investor is set to invest $5-to-6 million into the center in exchange for Historic Tax Credits. The funds received from the sale of the tax credits

WONDER WOMAN —Soprano Julie Makerov made her Los Angeles Opera debut with a 12minute notice on the opening night of Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Portugese Soprano Elisabete Matos was scheduled to make her Company debut in the leading role of Senta, and suddenly became indisposed.

Steve Cohn

Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

(see ‘BUDGET’ page 30)

END OF THE RACE— Nancy Krasne and Brian Rosenstein shook hands Friday at City Hall after a final count of provisional votes gave Krasne a seven-vote edge on Rosenstein to join the City Council. Courier Photo By Matt Lopez

George Christy, Page 6 Nudes Make News – Emilia Clarke ( Game of Thrones ) Drops Her Towel Before Stepping Into the Bathtub with Her Leading Man in Breakfast At Tiffany’s, Opening Next Week on Broadway.

meeting after Chief Administrative Officer Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard incorrectly said that failure to approve the budget by March 15 could

Annenberg Center, City OK $5 Million Lease Amendment

Beverly Vista middle schoolers have strong showing at MathCounts. 5

Dr. Fran talks about dealing with school bullies, discipline and resilience. 21

By Laura Coleman Misinformation triggered the Beverly Hills Board of Education to approve the 2012/13 Second Interim Budget 3-1 at Tuesday night’s formal board

“Since 2013 marks the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Richard Wagner, this is the perfect time for our Opera Company to present The Flying Dutchman,” noted General Director Placido Domingo. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE 2010 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, AS AMENDED AND ADOPTED BY REFERENCE INTO THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING WOOD ROOF COVERINGS, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH The Ordinance balances the community fire safety needs with the needs of property owners who have expressed various concerns over replacing their non-Class A wood roofs by July 1, 2013. The Ordinance amends the 2010 California Building and Residential Codes, as adopted and amended by the City, and contained in Section 9-1-202 of Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 9 and Section 9-1-2A01 of Article 2 Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, as follows: • Extends the non-Class A wood roof replacement date to July 1, 2014 (from July 1, 2013) • Allows an option to apply a fire retardant spray by July 1, 2014 to non-Class A wood roofs in lieu of replacement of such roof • Requires a certified applicator to apply the fire retardant spray • Requires the replacement of non-Class A wood roofs upon the sale or transfer of the property for monetary consideration • Defers the roof replacement or application of fire retardant spray if the property owner has demolition, remodel or addition plans in plan check with the City The City has determined that the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance will not have a significant environmental impact because the Ordinance does not authorize new construction and, in fact, imposes greater restrictions on certain development in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact David Yelton in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department at 310.285.1154, or by email at buildingandsafetyinfo@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the Ordinance, the 2010 California Building Code, the 2010 California Residential Code and the Beverly Hills Municipal Code are on file in the City Clerk’s office and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, CMC City Clerk

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Extraordinary Annex Sale Forr the e firstt time e in n 10 0 yearss we e willl open n our 10,000 0 square e foott annex x forr an n unheard d off sale nt.. Overr 2,000 0 18th,, 19th h and d early y 20th h ceneven tury y antiquess willl be e sold d att ourr costt and uded d in n the e sale e willl be e armoires, below.. Inclu chests,, buffets,, dining g tables,, chairs,, desks, chandeliers,, mirrorrs,, lamps,, crystal,, artt glass, 0 oils,, antique e collectionss including overr 400 pewter,, Murano o artt glass,, decorative accessories,, ass welll ass Orientall carpets, furniture e and d accessories.

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Sale Starts Friday, March 15th. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9AM - 5PM. Annex Located at: 5256 W. Washington Blvd. For more information, please call 323-633-5737 www.connoisseurantiques.com

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Exclusive Bouchon Beverly Hills ‘Experience’ Delights The Senses On Monday Evening

USPS Finalizes Decision To Relocate Beverly Hills Post Office

By Laura Coleman The moment guests entered the second floor of Bouchon Beverly Hills on Monday evening, they knew they were in store for a luxurious foodiecentric “Experience” unlike anything else. From the Marie Antoinette-attired model clad in a “dress” layered with tiers of champagne flutes to the truffledressed popcorn and chefs freshly shucking oysters to cheese, charcuterie and dessert stations speckled throughout the restaurant as French-inspired musicians

By Matt Lopez After hearing a handful of appeals over the last several months, the United States Postal Service finalized its intentions this week to relocate retail services from its longtime Beverly Hills Post Office at 325 N. Maple Dr. In a letter dated March 5, USPS VP of Facilities Tom Sam-

(see ‘BOUCHON’ page 23)

CULINARY DELIGHT—Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Beverly Hills Chamber Board President Steve Ghysels and Bouchon General Manager Stephen Cook (from left) enjoy the festivities at Bouchon’s “Experience” on Monday night. Right: “Marie” offers guests champagne from her dress. Courier Photos By Laura Coleman

P U P P Y LOVE—Former P l a y b o y Playmates took part in the fun at Sunday’s Woofstock at Roxbury Park, working with the Pets 90210 booth. Pictured (from left): Caya Hefner, Marie Peluso, Crystal Harris, Melissa Taylor and Pamela Hort.

New Beverly Hills Finance Chief Rhoads Strives For Transparency By Matt Lopez Don Rhoads was officially hired Wednesday as the new chief financial officer for the City of Beverly Hills. Rhoads, who will replace the recently retired Scott G. Miller, has served as finance director and city treasurer for the city of Monterey since 1999. He will join the City in April,

showed the presence of Total Coliform Bacteria. The state standard is no more than 5 percent of water samples contain coliform bacteria. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), agencies are by law re(see ‘WATER’ page 30)

at Tuesday’s formal meeting. “It was just a wake-up call to make sure we have our particular room in order with regards to this and I don’t think we do,” Board VP Noah Margo said. “I don’t want to move on any more of these until we do.” Board President Jake Man(see ‘NAMING’ page 7)

KATHY CARRIES THE COURIER— Kathy Flynn (left), a Beverly Hills resident of 20 years, recently took her copy of The Courier with her to Tulum, Mexico where she attended an opening for Mexican artist G i o v a n n i Avashadur.

just before the City Council begins holding its budget study sessions in early May. Rhoads said his strength is in “bringing clarity to complicated financial information.” “Sometimes budgets can get very complex and lenghty,” Rhoads told The Courier. “I’m hoping to be able to clarify (see ‘CFO’ page 7)

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY—This week, El Rodeo celebrated multicultural week with five days of events including arts and crafts on Wednesday and food from around the world on Thursday. Pictured top left are (front row) Xavier Morales, Emily Gilberg, Lizzy Brooks, Presley Best and Natalia Guerra holding up their art projects with PTA volunteers (back row) Mari Cruz Morales, Nazila Kohanarieh, Sara Brooks, Roya Musighi, Paulina Guerra and Azy Farahmand. Pictured bottom left are (from left): Luke Jankowski, Ryan Dubin, Charlie Leby and Daniel Khalili enjoying a French desert, meringue, while sampling food from around the world. Courier Photos By Marla Schevker

School Board Tables Hawthorne Playground Naming Discussion By Laura Coleman What’s in a name? For Beverly Hills schools, discounted naming opportunities are unlikely to be available in the future, according to the Board of Education, which tabled a motion to name the kindergarten playground at Hawthorne the “Michael J. Libow Playground”

(see ‘USPS’ page 7)

TAKE TWO—Phineas and Ferb are 7-week-old Chihuahua mix brothers that weigh in at just three pounds each. They just had their first round of puppy shots and are available to be adopted together or separately through ShelterHopePetShop.org. Call 818-453-5798.

Beverly Hills Water Supply Contained Bacteria In December By Matt Lopez The City of Beverly Hills failed to immediately inform residents in December of small traces of bacteria in the City’s drinking water. During one of its regular monthly tests in December 2012, the City found that 6.82 percent of water samples

ra said the postal service intends to move into a smaller building as close to the current location as possible. USPS spokesperson Richard Maher confirmed to The Courier that the postal service would look to sell its current 167,000-square foot space and lease a new location

Board Of Education Moves To Disseminate Finance Committee’s Report To The Community By Laura Coleman The Board of Education unanimously voted to disseminate the district Finance Committee’s “Special Report” on Measure E to the community via cost-less resources at Tuesday’s formal meeting. The board further directed Superintendent Gary Woods to explore

other avenues to disseminate the statement to the community. “With the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, it is obvious that the 2008 campaign promise was ‘too good to be true,’” the letter reads. “Community leaders who endorsed it in good faith should recognize now that it is

not realistic, and they should support a reasonable alternative for funding essential upgrades of our school buildings.” The Finance Committee’s statement represents another effort to educate the community on the financial nuances re(see ‘FINANCE’ page 23)

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MATH COUNTS – Last month, eight Beverly Vista middle school students, along with their coach and teacher Mark Frenn, participated in the MathCounts chapter competition at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach. Pictured (front row, from left): Yuchao Zhang, Harrison Van Pelt, Abbey Whelan and Justin Wu. Back row (from left): Mark Frenn, Tessa Rudolph, Tiffany Chieu, David Baum and Julian Saadeh. Zhang advanced to the state competition, where he competed last Saturday at UC Irvine.

Relay For Life: Beverly Hills High Senior Anton Saleh Fights Cancer With A Smile By Matt Lopez A funny thing happened when Beverly Hills High School senior Anton Saleh was diagnosed with cancer. Saleh, just 13-years-old at the time, ended up being perhaps the strongest person in the room. “The doctor said I had lymphoma and I asked what that was, she said ‘An- SURVIVORS–Pictured: Anton Saleh (right) ton, you have cancer,” Saleh said. “I felt with fellow lymphoma survivor actor Michael (see ‘SALEH’ page 30)

C. Hall (Dexter) at a “On Track For A Cure” 2010.

Peninsula Beverly Hills Offers First Seder On Second Night Of Passover By Laura Coleman For the first time, The Peninsula Beverly Hills will offer a traditional Seder on the second night of Passover, Tuesday, March 26, at 6:30 pm in The Belvedere, with Rabbi Laura Geller and

Cantor Yonah Kliger of Temple Emmanuel of Beverly Hills officiating. The Jewish celebration of the deliverance of the ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt is one of the most wide(see ‘PENINSULA’ page 23)

FILM LAUNCH—Jerusalem filmmaker David Bedein launched his Beverly Hills media production operation on March 6 at a reception at the home of Avrille Krom. The local operation is intended to bring audiovisual insight into how Americans perceive the long running Israeli-Arab conflict. Pictured (from left): Marlene Kreitenberg, Avrille Krom, Suzanne Reyto, David Bedein and Lily Steiner.

Elvis Presley’s Former Beverly Hills Home Considered For Landmark Inclusion By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills palace that once housed “The King” could soon become a local historic landmark. The Cultural Heritage Commission unanimously initiated the nomination process to include Elvis Presley’s former home at 1174 N. Hillcrest Rd. for inclusion onto the Local Register of Historic Resources at its March 6 meeting. The Trousdale Estates home was built in 1958 and purchased by Elvis and Priscilla Presley in 1967 for $400,000. The multi-level French Regency style home includes an Olympic-

sized swimming pool. Among the homes’ features are four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a media room, dining room, guest house and floor-to-ceiling windows. The home, designed by Beverly Hills Master Architect Rex Lotery, went on the market in 2012 and was purchased earlier this year for $9.8 million by Hard Rock founder Peter Morton. “This is a property that has very interesting features and is associated with notable persons,” Vice Chair Richard (see ‘LANDMARK’ page 30)

PROUST!–BierBeisl Restaurant celebrated its one-year anniversary last month. The Austrian restaurant and Chef/Owner Bernhard Mairinger recently made the James Beard Awards shortlist for Best New Restaurant and Rising Star Chef. Pictured right (L-R): Austrian Trade Commissioner Rudolf Thaler, Chef Bernhard Mairinger and Austrian Consulate General Karin Proidl.

L.A. County Stormwater Tax Temporarily Abandoned By Board Of Supervisors By Elizabeth Marcellino A plan to charge Los Angeles County property owners a fee to fund the cleanup of regional waterways was abandoned Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors, at least temporarily. Nearly two months ago, the board

acknowledged that the plan needed to be reworked, and Supervisor Michael Antonovich spoke out against what he characterized as a tax. Supervisors Gloria Molina and Don (see ‘STORM TAX’ page 30)

PHILANTHROPY—Lalique donated over $50,000 to the Sue Tsao Fellowship Program, which trains surgeons to perform cleft lip and palate surgeries. A reception at the Montage .Beverly Hills, which included a photography exhibition celebrating the medical volunteers of Operation Smile, kicked-off the two-week fundraiser with Lalique donating 20 percent of all proceeds to the program. Pictured above (L-R): Maz Zouhairi, CEO of Lalique North America, Henry Salke, Jennifer Salke, Sue Tsao, Kathy Magee and Dr. Billy Magee III.

LACMA Readies For Persian New Year By John L. Seitz Farhang Foundation, in collaboration with LACMA, is presenting two events this weekend at the museum, 5908 Wilshire Blvd. On Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. is the

5th annual Short Film Festival dedicated to celebrating Iranian heritage through short film. The festival’s award ceremony includes screenings of the top film con(see ‘PERSIAN NEW YEAR’ page 23)

GEORGE CHRISTY

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n 2012, Breakfast At Tiffany’s was added to the National Film Registry’s films of “enduring importance and cultural signific a n c e .” Audrey’s l i t t l e black dress by Givenchy established its own historical news at auction in 2006, fetching $800,000.

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At Tiffany’s, the adaptation of Truman C a p o t e ’s 1959 novella, premiering on March 20 at Manhattan’s Cort Theatre. “Finding the right actress to star as Holly’s carefree character,” says playwright Richard Greenberg, “was akin to finding Vivien Leigh as the right Scarlett O’Hara.”

Breakfast At Tiffany’s Emilia Clarke and Corey Michael Smith star in Richard Greenberg’s adaptation of the 1959 Truman Capote classic at Manhattan’s Cort Theatre.

udes make news. As is happening on Broadway about Emilia Clarke, 25. We know Emilia from her Princess Daenerys role and bare-all scenes in HBO’S Game Of Thrones. A Brit-born hothouse blossom, she stars as Holly Golightly in Breakfast

milia disrobes her leading man Corey Michael Smith during their bubble bath scene in Greenberg’s darker version from the 1961 film starring Audrey Hepburn, who created the kooky character of the teenage Texas tramp who has no qualms about love for sale. Henry Mancini composed the movie’s classy Moon River music, with Johnny Mercer writing those haunting lyrics (‘Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker/wherever you’re goin’, I’m goin’ your way”).

Brandon Victor Dixon takes on the role of the invincible mogul Berry Gordy in Motown the Musical, opening April 14 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

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after undressing Corey, strolls offstage, comes back wrapped in a towel that she drops. No matter the theater’s “no photos” policy, previewers report that cellphones go wild, even though the actors’ frontal nudity’s in the blink of an eye (balcony seats provide the best views). Nudity prevailed in 1998 when Nicole Kidman stripped in Broadway’s The Blue Room with blockbuster boxoffice.

or whatever reason, Truman Capote’s tale about the free-spirited Holly won’t go away. Mary Tyler Moore created the role in 1966, appearing with Richard Chamberlain in a flop musical on Broadway, and Anna Friel starred as Holly in a 2009 production in London’s West End. This time around, Alan Schwartz, trustee of the Capote estate, okayed the stage rights, saying he’s highly impressed with “the play being true to the book … it doesn’t pull any punches.”

eorge Wendt plays the local bartender Joe Bell. A casting madhouse occurred during auditions for Holly’s cat that she tosses onto the city street from her apartment window. The open cat call delivered 800 hopefuls, with director Sean Mathias testing eight.

nimal handlers agree that dogs are easier to train. The New York Times’ Stephanie Clifford reports that Babette Corelli helps run the Dawn Animal Agency, “a casting company with a 300-acre animal sanctuary in the Hudson Valley filled with cats, dogs, rats, camels, donkeys, birds … all of her cats are rescues, and she chooses the ones for acting work that are confident, sensible and aren’t bothered by noises of people, and then determines what rewards they want (food, toys, or, occasionally, affection).

star.” Vito makes his Great White Way debut next week.

ur Canadian seer Barry Avrich, producer of award- Kinky Boots director/choreographer Jerry winning docuMitchell with Harvey Fierstein, who wrote mentaries on the book, and composer/lyricist Cyndi L e w Lauper. Kinky Boots opens at the Al Wasserman, Hirschfeld Theatre on April 4. H a r v e y Weinstein and now completing Santa Monica Boulevard. the fascinating saga of Insiders observed him jovially Penthouse publisher Bob feasting lately on chef-owner Guccione’s life, finds Broadway Gerber Tovar’s popular artiexciting these days, more so choke salad and grilled-chicken than what’s happening in specialty. He joined Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Hollywood. Meron, who the trattoria crowd inky Boots, the keep-on- informs are regulars and love dancing musical with music this Italian hideaway for lunch Also favoring and lyrics by Cindy Lauper and or dinner. a book by Harvey Fierstein Trattoria Amici are Brad Pitt promises to be a hit. Starring (artichoke salad and grilled Stark Sands and Billy Porter, chicken), Jodie Foster (artiKinky Boots is in previews and choke salad and scampi), ace opens April 4 at the Al publicist Judy Hilsinger, and the attractive European families Hirschfeld. lodging at this quiet hotel, erry Gordy’s Motown: whose hands-on manager is The Musical’s predictably a Douglas Newton. smash (think Jersey Boys), with its beloved Motown hits is in Online at previews at the Lunt-Fontanne www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy Theater, opening on April 14. Motown mogul Berry launched the careers of Diana Ross and the Supremes, Michael Jackson, the Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, the Miracles. Charles Randolph Wright directs.

om Hanks is drawing impressive advances and selling out previews in Nora Ephron’s Lucky Guy, set during the tabloid wars of the 1980s. He stars as New York Post columnist Mike McAlary, with Maura Tierney costarring as his wife Alice. Opening night is April l at the Broadhurst Theatre.

his year's Oscar host Seth MacFarlane has discovered plump ginger-col- Trattoria Amici in the ored male named Vito hit Beverly Terrace Hotel the mark, with Sean at Doheny Drive and Mathias declaring “Vito’s a

Tom Hanks stars as the New York Post columnist Mike McAlary, with Maura Tierney as his wife in Nora Ephron’s Lucky Guy opening April 1 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

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aster told The Courier the board would vote on the item at its next formal meeting once all boardmembers had reviewed gift-governing policy Administrative Regulation 7310, which the board adopted in March 2009. “It’s a charitable donation,” he said. “We shouldn’t be negotiating for it.” While AR-7310, the socalled “Naming Opportunity” list, does not specify the price for a playground, the price point for naming courtyards at the district’s four elementary schools ranges from $25,000 to $100,000. Beverly Hills realtor

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some of that, so it’s something that can be used by the public and the citizens.” Rhoads has a B.S. in Businesss Administration from Cal State Fresno and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1987. He is close to completing a Master of liberal arts degree from Harvard University, through their Extension School. Rhoads said he produced a balanced budget every year in Monterey. He said he hopes to provide financial transparency to Beverly Hills residents. “I want to provide really clear, accurate, transparent financial reporting so citizens know what is going on,” Rhoads said.

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of about 10,000-square feet. The new location would hold 3,500 P.O. boxes and would only provide retail services. The current building houses 7,500 P.O. boxes. The USPS is proposing moving letter carrying operations to the L.A. West Branch office at 820 N. San Vicente Blvd. “It’ll be close to some people and a little bit of a drive for others,” Maher told The Courier. “We want to find something close and convenient. Nobody’s zip code will be impacted.” The USPS announced its relocation proposal in early September and held a community form later that month at the Salter Family Theatre. Residents began appealing beginning in October. Maher said the USPS received six appeals, mostly from nearby residents who were concerned the new location would be too far from their homes. Maher said it was possible that the USPS could sell its current multi-level location, then sublease part of the property back to run its retail locations, if the buyer were open to that.

Michael Libow’s $23,800 gift to the Beverly Hills Education Foundation (BHEF) to name the playground marks his third naming-related gift made to

Beverly Hills schools. Last November, Libow cut the ribbon on the Michael J. Libow Atrium at his alma mater Beverly Vista, the fulfillment of

a $21,750 gift made to BHEF in December 2011. “I’m sure at one point this year I’ll decide to have something named at one of the oth-

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

In London Fashion News & Notes

Harrods Sets Dior Extravaganza Dior and Harrods, who go back 60 years, are taking their relationship to a new level with a month-long collaboration at the landmark London department store now kicking off. The Dior at Harrods invasion encompasses nine separate pop-ups spanning an exhibition, displays of savoirfaire, dozens of exclusive products and even a 50-seat café serving lobster club sandwiches and Dior cupcakes iced with illustrations of its iconic fashions. The collaboration will be trumpeted in 33 window displays incorporating “Dior-ized” versions of London telephone and Queen’s guard booths; “showers” of J’adore perfume bottles, and displays involving teddy bears, mascots for the famous retailer.

The French house also cooked up dozens of exclusive products to suit an array of tastes and budgets, from 19.95 pounds, or $29.75 at current exchange, for a box of four cupcakes, and 300 pounds, or $448, for an exclusive snow globe, to 4,100 pounds, or $6,118, for a leather-lined Lady Dior bag in embroidered tartan with crocodile handles. Dior London was one of the first subsidiaries created by the fashion wunderkind, who electrified postwar Europe with his cinch-waist, fan-skirted New Look.

In 1953, he traveled to the English capital to stage a fashion show at the department store and inaugurated the Harrods Fashion Theatre. Photos of him gazing up at models on the runway are among vintage images going on display. Another shows Princess Margaret There is plenty to feed the public’s wearing a frothy Dior dress on the imagination, from 40 miniature cou- occasion for her official 21st birthday ture dresses, circa 1947 to 2013, real- portrait. ized by the house’s ateliers on Avenue Montaigne, to works by Dior boasts six permanent shops in young British artists asked to interpret Harrods, for accessories, women’s rtw, the iconic Lady Dior bag, and men’s rtw, watches and fine jewelry, celebrity lore galore, including dress- beauty products and children’s wear. es worn by Charlize Theron, Elizabeth WWD Taylor and Audrey Hepburn.

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Maria Domont Will Be Exhibiting Her Collection At The Antique Jewelry and Watch Show March 22nd/23rd 11-7 & March 24th 11-5

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue Of The Stars Los Angeles, CA 90067 For more info call 310-869-4543 or maria@domontjewelry.com www.domontjewelry.com

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The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2013, will hold a public hearing beginning at 3:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider:

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2013, will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider:

A request for a Zone Text Amendment to amend the Beverly Hills Municipal Code regarding the City’s in-lieu parking standards. If approved, the Zone Text Amendment would establish provisions for an alternative fee structure for in-lieu parking;

A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow vehicle servicing (associated with an Infiniti dealership located on Wilshire Boulevard) within the existing commercial building located at 9031 Olympic Boulevard. Additionally, the proposed vehicle service facility includes a request for an Extended Hours Permit, which would allow the facility to begin operations at 8:00 AM on Saturdays.

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A request to allow a proposed new restaurant located at 184 North Canon Drive (Spaghettini Restaurant) to participate in the City’s in-lieu parking district. The request is for approximately 67 in-lieu parking spaces, and is being made pursuant to the proposed Zone Text Amendment described above, which would be contingent on the approval of the Zone Text Amendment by the City Council; and

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A request for an Extended Hours Permit to allow the proposed new restaurant to operate until 1:00 AM daily.

This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The project qualifies for a Class 5 Categorical Exemption for minor alterations in land use limitations and a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for interior and exterior alterations to an existing commercial building, and the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for an existing structure to which a change in use and interior or exterior alterations are proposed. Consequently, the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ryan Gohlich, Senior Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1194, or by email at rgohlich@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the applications, plans, and Categorical Exemption are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Shena Rojemann, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1192, or by email at srojemann@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the applications, plans, and Categorical Exemption are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

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Krasne narrowly edged Planning Commission Vice Chair Brian Rosenstein by seven votes. On Friday, after going through a verification process by the city clerk, 461 of the 493 remaining provisional and vote-by-mail ballots were counted. Rosenstein, who trailed Krasne by 20 votes entering Friday, cut Krasne’s lead to seven votes but was unable to secure enough for one of the three open seats on the council. Krasne finished with 2,540 total votes to fend off Rosenstein, who finished with 2,533.

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“I want to thank the Beverly Hills community for giving me the opportunity to meet so many fabulous people,” Krasne told The Courier at City Hall after Friday’s count, adding that residents should expect “integrity” from her as she returns to the council. Vice Mayor John Mirisch, the top vote-getter in the election, brought his total to 2,837 after Friday’s count. Mayor Willie Brien held onto his second-place spot with 2,621 total votes. The City Clerk’s office finalized the results Monday after drawing one precinct at random to hand-tally to verify that it matches the machine’s re-

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sults. After that count for Precinct 10 matched with the machine, Rosenstein confirmed he would not ask for a re-count. On Friday, he called it an “amazing” election. “It really shows that every vote counts.. I’m grateful to all my friends and the Beverly Hills community,” Rosenstein told The Courier. “I learned a lot and I’m excited to become Chair of the Planning Commission.” Rosenstein will become Planning Commission chair in June. Only 461 of the 493 possible provisional and vote-bymail ballots were counted. 32 were eliminated for a variety of issues, ranging from ballots without a signature, a signature that didn’t match, or ballots coming from the city of Los Angeles. The new City Council will be installed on Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Academy for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at 8949 Wilshire Blvd.

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The event brought dog owners from Beverly Hills and a variety of adjacent areas out to Roxbury Park to proudly display their pooches, some dressed to the nines in full outfits, with sunglasses to fight off the sun (such as “Best Dressed” winner Homer in his L.A. Lakers’ regalia.) Woofstock featured a dog parade, a “best dressed” and “dog/owner look-alike” contests and hundreds of dogs (plus a few cats) up for adoption. There were also several informational packets for dog owners and dog treats, medicines and other doggy items up for sale.

Pets 90210 Foundation Administrator Bill Crowe said his non-profit organization had 58 dogs adopted Sunday. “It was spectacular, perfect weather and more people than ever,” Crowe told The Courier. “The City did a great job organizing. It was really a great day.” Crowe said many of the attendees were interested in informational packets on poisonous plants for animals, as well as information on free spay/neuter centers. At the end of the event, the City presented Crowe and Pets 90210 with a small donation of $130 taken from small fees that dog owners had to enter to be part of the parade.

Sephardic Temple To Host Open House, Parenting Seminar On Discipline Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel will host an open house and parenting seminar to launch it’s new “Parent & Me Program” on Monday at the temple, 10500 Wilshire Blvd.

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There will be a tour and dessert reception from 6:307:30 p.m. followed by “Disicipline Do’s & Don’ts,” presented by child development and behavior specialist Betsy Brown Braun at 7:30 p.m. Childcare is available from 6-9:3 p.m. RSVPs may be made to Eva Wysocki at: 310-475-5544 or eva@sephardictemple.org.

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Saban Study atric Liver, Liver Transplant Program Shows Promise In tation, and ulti- Treating Drug-ReChildren’s Hospimately expanding sistant Leukemia tal Los Angeles (CHLA) collaboration with has recruited pediatric other Southern Calliver specialist Dr. ifornia gastroenNanda Kerkar to the terologists for paposition of medical ditients with complex rector of pediatric liver hepatology issues, and liver transplantaas well as those tion in the division of with end-stage liver gastroenterology and diseases or liver nutrition in the departfailure. ment of pediatrics. She will also Kerkar has also develop proper pebeen appointed to pro- Dr. Nanda Kerkar fessor of clinical pediatrics at diatric to adult care transition USC’s Keck School of Medicine. programs for liver- transplant “Dr. Kerkar is international- recipients, as well as a multily recognized for her expertise disciplinary clinic for children in the field of pediatric hepatol- with non-alcoholic fatty liver ogy and her dedication to na- disease, which has seen a rise tional collaboratives and im- in children as the national obeproving pre- and post-transplan- sity epidemic continues. While continuing clinical tation outcomes for children with liver disease and liver fail- excellence of the hospital’s Peure,” said Brent D. Polk, CHLA diatric Liver and Liver Transchair of the department of pedi- plant Program, Kerkar will puratrics and VP of academic af- sue related clinical research in fairs, and chair of pediatrics and the Children’s Liver Research vice dean for child health at the Center and the Keck School. Keck School. “We look forward She will also increase the to adding her expertise to our hospital’s Liver and Liver Transgrowing program.” plant Program’s participation in Kerkar’s long-term goals in- national clinical care and reclude establishing CHLA’s cen- search collaboratives. ter of excellence for pediatric Read the full story at hepatology and liver transplan- www.bhcourier.com.

Investigators at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Institute for Glycomics at Griffith University, Australia, have demonstrated that leukemia cells can be eradicated by removing a modification of a carbohydrate called sialic acid on the cell’s surface. The study in the Journal of Experimental Medicine is available online this week. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of malignant white blood cells that multiply uncontrollably. It is the most common form of pediatric cancer. “In the future, we hope that this novel, structural approach to treating ALL may offer an effective treatment option for children battling drug-resistant disease,” said Dr. John Groffen of The Saban Research Institute. “By exploiting this ‘Achilles heel’ in ALL cells, we are now working toward developing a new type of drug therapy based on sialic acid modification,” said Dr. Nora Heisterkamp, also of the institute. Read the full story at www.bhcourier.com.

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Evening With Mathis Helps St. John’s Foundation Raise $100,000 St. John’s Health Center Foundation hosted an intimate dinner featuring a performance by Johnny Mathis that raised $100,000 for the health center’s gastrointestinal department. Mathis’ distinctive voice is indelibly linked to such romantic jazz and pop standards as Chances Are, Misty, Wonderful! Wonderful! and It’s Not For Me To Say. A grateful patient, Mathis wanted to support St. John’s and offered his time and talent to help raise funds for an area of greatest need. The funds will ensure health-center physicians and the G.I. Lab care team can ac-

cess the latest technology through state-of-the-art equipment. Hosted by St. John’s Health trustee family Peter and Merle Mullin, the event for 100 guests was held at the Mullin Automotive Private Collection in West Los Angeles; the interior of which is reminiscent of the Grand Palais and features 20 of the Mullin’s classic French touring automobiles on display. Guests mingled among the pre-WWI, classic French touring automobiles during the cocktail hour, and were treated to a French Bistro-style gourmet dinner catered by The Kitchen for Exploring Foods.

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Bullies And Victims At School, Teaching Discipline And Resilience Q: Dr. Fran, my 8-year-old daughter comes home from school every day crying. She says the kids are mean, call her names, and don’t include her at recess time. I have tried talking to her teachers, and sent snacks to share with the other kids. I just don’t know what to do. It hurts me so much to see my daughter sad. Please help! Kerry S. A: Dear Kerry, contrary to popular belief that bullying is a school problem, it really begins at home. To fix it you must go to the root cause, in addition to dealing with your daughter’s school situation. Bullies generally hold the shameful secret that within their own family they are the target of mistreatment, mishandling, or bullying. Usually the aggressor is their father, mother or older sibling. When a child is mistreated their anger must go somewhere. Either it gets directed inward and the child sinks into depression and even sometimes hopelessness; or the anger gets displaced onto a weaker person—the victim. Victims have often not fully separated from their mothers and fathers and have been overprotected. They lack self-reliance and self-advocating skills. They are seen as defenseless targets within their peer group. Most teachers take their

break during recess times. This means that yard-duty monitors who do not personally know the children or the group dynamics are there to supervise. It is always best to empower your child to deal with the situation. Some schools have conflict resolution programs that teach kids how to communicate directly when resolving disputes. Kerry, make sure your daughter has at least one good friend at school. All a child needs is a buddy partner to protect against feeling alone at school. Try my tips below and please write back to let us know how it’s going. • Take a hard open look at the way your family functions. Raise each family member’s awareness to the impact of their behavior on others. • Nurture a family environment that facilitates open communication and dialogue and encourages expression of feelings. • Create a family pact of zero-tolerance of hurtful words or behavior. • Teach self-advocating skills. Encourage talking about feelings. Practice “taking turns,” “listening” and “talking” without interruptions, judgments, blaming, taking sides, or stating opinions. • Teach kids how to ask for help. • Enforce clear boundaries. When someone says: “Please stop, that hurts my feelings”,

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions make sure it is respected. • Teach appropriate ways to build one’s self-esteem. Advocate that the way to feel better about ourselves is in the kind way we treat others. Teach that building ourselves up does not come out of putting others down. • Implement swift, stinging consequences for bullying behavior. Make sure the stinging consequences are for short periods of time to keep your child motivated to try harder and regain privileges. • Get help. If your spouse/companion sees this differently enlist the help of an objective, non-judgmental third party (minister, counselor, or therapist. Teaching Disciple And Resilience Dear Readers, many parents inquire about how to teach their kids resilience. Parents ask, “How do I instill passion, motivation, and discipline in my child?” “How do I teach him stick-to-itive-ness?” The answer lies in Ben Affleck’s recent Oscar acceptance speech. “You have to work harder than you think you possibly can,” an emotional Affleck

told the audience at the Dolby Theatre. “You can’t hold grudges. And it doesn’t matter how you get knocked down in life, because that’s going to happen. All that matters is that you’ve got to get back up.” Most parents suffer when their child experiences disappointment. He tries his best but doesn’t get picked on the basketball team. She is talented, practiced hard, and didn’t get the lead in the school play. She badly wanted an iPad, but you could only afford to buy one for the kids so she has to share with her brother. How do you help your child deal with life’s inevitable letdowns? The answer is by allowing them to experience the disappointment. The only way to develop tolerance muscles and coping skills is to wrestle through it with a compassionate, supportive parent. Invite your child to express feelings of sadness, anger, rivalry, and jealousy directly to you. Your job as the parent is to encourage, validate, and accept your child’s verbalization of all powerful feelings. Say to your child, “You tried

your best and that is most important part. When you try your best and don’t give up eventually everyone gets their turn to shine.” This helps your child feel hopeful, accepted, and loved— flaws and all. If your child gives up before even trying, for instance, by refusing to engage in a hobby or extra-curricular activity, then you may need to push them along. Tell your child he must choose between two acceptable activities you suggest (piano, soccer, gymnastics or art). If he does not choose you may have to choose for him and enforce attendance throughout the series of classes. He needs to be helped to show up to his responsibility even when he doesn’t want to. That’s life. You are preparing him to be disciplined, responsible, and resilient with kindness and support vs. criticisms and anger. Allowing him to give up is only setting your child up for future disappointment in the big tough world. This is a long, slow grueling process. Moms and Dads, roll your sleeves and show up to your full responsibility of the job. Dear Readers, keep your questions coming. Send them to franwalfish@gmail.com. Dr. Fran Walfish, Beverly Hills psychotherapist and author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.com.

Lois Horvitz ‘Beams’ At Betty Ford Center’s Annual Awards Program Most often when one thinks of the Betty Ford Center, “celebrity re-hab” is the first thought that comes to mind. But, while the center located in Rancho Mirage is best known for treating the alcohol and/or drug addicted among the rich and famous that is only part of the story. Nationally, nearly 1 in 3 children live in an addicted family, and research has shown that children with actively addicted parents are at least twice as likely to develop addiction sometime during adulthood. In 1997, in response to the need to educate and intervene with children living with addicted family members, the Betty Ford Center began offering services in a specially created children’s program. This four-day empowerment session focuses on strengthening a child’s natural resilience and providing him or her with the tools to overcome misunderstanding and fear. Since its inception, more than 13,000 children and family members have attended the children’s program, and thanks to the generosity of the center’s supporters more than 90 percent of the families participate on scholarship. This has led to the creation of Beamer and the Beamer Awards. “Beamer, the bulb boy”—his face is a light bulb which changes color depending on his mood—was created, first as a series of 12 children’s books, then in animation and finally as a cuddly toy and statuette. He is, quite literally, the poster boy for helping children cope with addiction in their family. So, it is only appropriate that the Beamer Awards were created to recog-

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T STEPS TO A NEW LIFE– On hand at Montage Beverly Hills for the “Steps to a New Life” benefit for Safe Passage to end violence against women were actresses Kelly Le Brock (left) and Christina Fulton. The latter donated more than $10,000 to the organization founded by model/stylist Trish Steele.

Let’s Help Save NBC’s Smash!! I am concerned that NBC-TV’s much heralded series about Broadway, Smash, will be cancelled by that ratings weakened network. The reason for my concern is, not many viewers are watching this weekly tribute to musicals and the beautiful blonde iconic, Marilyn Monroe. And, this is a tragic blow to America’s prestige in a video monstrous and economic society. I urge all of you who are faithful readers of my Bagel reviews (3 that I know of) to call Comcast and plead with them not to cancel Smash. My wife and I are glued to the TV with a few nosh goodies and anxiously wait to see what the production staff comes up with. The reason we don’t know what to expect is why we enjoy Smash as we sincerely believe the creators have no idea as well. The show features young Broadway singers and dancers who joined the show with the hopes of finding steady work in this medium. The initial concept was to do a musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe. The concept was heralded by NBCUniversal as being the next major boob tube sensation. It’s not the hit they wished for and the reason isz—it is a terrible travesty being perpetrated upon an unsuspecting viewership. Its low rating worries me. Has America lost its sense of humor? Are issues with our economy, gun control, etc., getting us down? Well, if you want to enjoy an hour of watching the most stereotypical, poorly directed, acted, choreographed, storytelling series in the history of TV, tune on Tuesday nights. When viewing this, you will forget about all your business troubles including those with your kids and in-laws. Starring in this hodgepodge is former American Idol contestant, Katherine

Jerry Cutler on Entertainment McPhee, who can sing, but the role calls for some acting as well. In her defense, she is talented but desperately needs acting lessons. Anjelica Huston, who anxiously wants produce the show, looks as if she’s had her fill with mediocrity and is forcing herself to be convincing. She comes off, overbearing. Debra Messing who was so delightfully comedic in Will And Grace, uses lots of rolling eyes and facial grimaces to get her lines across. Jack Davenport as the director of Smash is perennially angry and further saddled with ridiculous situations and dialogue. The only actor who comes out unscathed is Megan Hilty, a buxom blonde with a terrific voice and acting chops. The guest star appearances of Uma Thurman and Jennifer Hudson provided some good moments that, unfortunately, threw the gist of the show off kilter. The kicker in all of this is that the “executive director” of this mess is, none other than Steven Spielberg, whose taste in drama is usually impeccable. One has to believe that the brilliant director has been aware of the show’s shortcomings and wisely thought, a presentation this bad has to catch on due to its incredulously idiotic premise. We cannot let him down! Let us not wait for the proverbial axe to fall. Start watching Smash now and tell all your friends to do the same. We must not let a show this laughable to be terminated. It is the only enjoyable sitcom hit of the season. Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film/TV critic, is also rabbi at Creative Arts Temple

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played tunes, guests were invited to indulge in a labyrinth of culinary sophistication. Thanks to Bouchon’s legendary Chef Thomas Keller, on hand throughout the night for photographs and conversation with his many admirers, the VIP event yielded an endless array of opportunities for those lucky enough to have snagged a ticket to this year’s “Experience” at Bouchon Bistro.

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lated to the $334 million school construction bond that voters passed in 2008, which district leaders now say was predicated on misinformation. The Board of Education could vote as early as June on accelerating the current Measure E bond payback rate in an effort to save property owners roughly $2 billion over the life of the bond. “We made an effort in

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ly observed Jewish holidays. “If only the elegant Peninsula Hotel would team up with Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills’ clergy to offer a community seder on the second night of Passover …dayenu!” Geller told The Courier. Executive Chef David Codney’s menu will include Kosher-style Passover favorites including matzo ball soup, brisket, roasted chicken, salmon, sugel and of course, matzo. The cost is $80 per person, $60 per child, or $70 per person and $50 per child for members of Temple Emmanuel. Reservations are required by March 19. For more information or to make a reservation call (310) 788-2333.

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will help pay for the costs of restoring the historic Post Office Building, which is on the Annenberg’s current site. To allow for the investment, several amendments were needed to the lease between the City and the Annenberg Center, which is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. Among those is: changing the lease term from 35 years plus two 10 year options to a term of 55 years, clarifying that the operations under the lease are to be revenue generating,

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tenders, created by emerging talents from all over the world, as well as recognition of the three winners of this year’s competition. A reception with the winners and other filmmakers follows. Tickets are $35 for

crafting this statement to avoid as much as we could the political aspects of it,” Finance Committee Chair Mel Spitz told the board. “We focused in this statement as much as we could on variable criteria that didn’t come about, rather than the inherent fallacies that there were in Measure E.” The letter expands on four specific aspects as to why the Measure E promise of a $49.71 property tax rate is not valid: 1) The projected growth in as-

sessed property valuation was precluded by the real estate crisis; 2) The projected Capital Appreciation Bond (CAB) interest rate of 5.5 percent did not materialize; 3) The original bond issuance schedule was not consistent with the stated purpose of upgrading substandard school buildings; and 4) At least 90 percent of Measure E bonds were originally planned as CABs, half of which have maturities of up to 40 years.

March 15, 2013 | Page 23 Spitz said he hope the letter would lay a foundation in the community for Measure E bond expenditures. “I think that it will probably put a stop to a lot of the noise that’s out there,” he said. In January, the district convened a Town Hall where VP Noah Margo presented a plan which would raise the property tax rate to $111 in 2014 and progressively ratchet it down to $60 in 2034 for the final 20 years of the bond payback.

removing the hours of access restriction on the City’s Crescent garage monthly parking and modifying provisions so that during the Center’s first five years, the termination remedy would only apply to the Center and would trigger automatically in the event the theater ceased operations for more than 180 days. One other amendment was to revise City Event provisions to comply with U.S. Treasury Regulations. On the City’s 20 event days (allowed by the lease without charge), the City would have access to all

grounds, common areas, but would have access to only 50 percent of the remaining net leasable square footage. However, since the entire Grand Hall and Goldsmith Theater and most other areas would still be available for use by the City, the staff determined this provision would not have a material impact on the City’s use of the facilities. The amendment would also consent to assignment and subleases that adds the Investor to entities holding leasing interests. According to the staff report, Nationwide Insurance is

in negotiation to be the investor. What the latter means is that Annenberg forms a taxable subsidiary that it owns part of and the tax investor owns part of and then leases property from the Annenberg center. They sublease the property to another taxable subsidiary that they own 99 percent of and sign a management agreement with the Wallis Annenberg Center to run the theater. “This is a wonderful, exciting opportunity,” Councilmember Lili Bosse said. “I feel privileged to move ahead.”

LACMA members; $45 for nonmembers. Call 323-857-6010 or visit www.farhang filmfest.org. Then on Sunday, it’s the 5th annual Nowruz Celebration presented by Farhang Foundation from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. This day celebrates the up-

coming arrival of spring with a full day of free of charge activities throughout LACMA's campus, including a story reading and calligraphy for children, and a traditional Nowruz display known as “Haft Sîn.” There will be a live performance by Rana Mansour

and Karmandan by Erwin Khachikian plus dJ Kabo. Also on tap is the world-premiere of The Dawn Of Spring by Shahin Yousefzamani at the Leo S. Bing Theater from 2 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $15. Visit lacma.org/event/nowruz-celebration.

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | MARCH 15, 2012 LGFG 3 patients, a TMJ/TMD problem SMILES requires treatment before orthodontic (Continued from page LGFG 1) treatment can begin. be working with before entering the “It’s a great thing to incorporate planning phase of any work. into the practice, correcting the bite • Since patients want to see and improving the joint relationship.” results in a shorter time, Alpan has • Alpan also uses Temporar y also added Propel for accelerated Anchorage Devices (TADs) that allow orthodontics to the practice. him to move teeth further without The procedure, developed by unihaving to use implants. versity researchers, called Alveocen“We can remove the first molar tesis™, stimulates alveolar bone and move the second and third over around teeth when orthodontic force into the place of the first and not have is applied to the teeth. to put in an implant or bridge,” says The procedure makes micro-perAlpan. The TAD stays in during the forations to the bone which make it treatment and is then removed. regenerate. “And we see tooth moveTADs are mini implants or mini ment in a shorter period of time,” screws used to move teeth without Alpan said. using other teeth as the anchor. With Propel, bone is remodeled When braces are used, all the more efficiently, subsequently reducteeth are tied together with the wire. ing treatment time by 30 to 50 perAll the teeth move in relationship to cent or more. the adjacent teeth. Using a TAD • Alpan also includes TMJ/TMD allows tooth movement to be specific evaluation and treatment if needed in to that tooth. every patient’s treatment plan. While planning treatment, the use TMD, Temporal Mandibular of TADs can shorten treatment time, Disorder, is an incorrect relationship prevent dental implants, and prevent of the mandible (lower jaw) to the the need for jaw surgery. Aesthetic temporal bones on the left and right Orthodontics has been successfully side of the skull. It is commonly utilizing the Vector TAS TAD system referred to as a “TMJ problem.” since 2006. The muscles in the face move the Alpan attended the first certificalower jaw when people speak, yawn, tion course to be able to place TADs. chew and swallow. The lower jaw has Since then he has placed hundreds of a special relationship with the upper TADs with no pain or sensitivity. jaw and temporal bones. When this Alpan’s father and grandfather relationship is abnormal, chronic pain were dentists; “so helping people in the face, head, neck, shoulders, with their mouths is a family tradijaw joint, etc, may occur. tion,” he says. Teeth and bite support the facial muscles in this special relationship. Aesthetic Orthodontics When Alpan finds that patients 250 N. Robertson Blvd., Suite 411 have TMJ/TMD signs or symptoms, 310-888-0066 he will recommend an exam for a E-mail: info@aeortho.com more thorough examination. For some www.aeortho.com

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changes done with no blackouts (the Tony-winning musical was designed for Broadway stages which use hydraulic lifts), a full orchestra and some of the most challenging songs Department Chair Herb Hall said he has seen in his 25 years at the high school, that distinguishes this year’s musical selection. “The show is really about choosing life over pessimism,” said Joel Pressman, BHHS vo-

cal, piano and theatre teacher for nearly four decades. “It is an amazing, brilliant musical score and it has been a long time dream of mine to conduct this show and we happen to have a very appropriate group of kids to pull off this show this year.” Over the course of the two-act musical, the audience is treated to a moving interpretation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's well-known novel about a spoiled 10-year-old English girl living in India who, sud-

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denly orphaned, is sent to live with her emotionally tortured uncle and ultimately learns love and compassion as she helps those around her. Hall said the production, which includes a 33-member cast comprised of BHHS 9th through 12th graders and Hawthorne 3rd grader Miles Platt, 10 students responsible for technical design, the orchestra and others, helps participants deepen their interpersonal skills by working with others.

“It’s awesome to have relationships grow and bloom,” BHHS senior Lina Herbert who plays Lili told The Courier. “This cast has really become a family.” Performances of The Secret Garden will take place Tuesday, March 19 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, March 21 through Saturday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m., in the KL Peters Auditorium at BHHS. Students at the district’s four middle schools may buy tickets at their schools beforehand to see the Tuesday

matinee. All matinee tickets are $6. Evening ticket prices are $15/adults, $10/students, and $25/“VIP” seating (first six rows). Tickets are available online at shopbhhs.com, or at the door, and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. “We don’t know if anybody will come, but we know if they do, they will be moved if they stay with it,” Pressman said. “They will cry, they will laugh, and they will be moved by it.”

In their own words....The Secret Garden Cast Anthony Lofaso, BHHS Junior, Archibald Craven Lina Herbert, BHHS Senior, Lili “It’s one of the most difficult shows out there right now. I truly think it’s going to be a wonderful show.”

“Do I fit my character? Not even close. I’m not really a serious person, nor am I a hunchback...It’s not about how old you are, it’s about how hard you worked to get here.” Savannah Forno, BHHS Senior, Rose

Yassi Noubahar, BHHS Sophomore, Martha “I learned you have a lot of responsibilities as a bigger part and you have to take a lot to really learn your character.”

“I value everything about the entire process. In every show I’m related to Lina, it’s fun to get to play her sister again.”

Deven Martin, BHHS Senior, Dr. Neville Craven Leah Weissbuch, BHHS Senior, Mary Lennox “I feel very lucky to be a part of it and have the part that I have. The music is probably the hardest part.”

“It’s really hard to play a serious character when you’re always laughing with the people you’re playing with. I’m honored to be a lead and it’s a lot of fun working with our best friends.”

Miles Platt Hawthorne Third Grader, Colin Craven “I play a greedy cripple, but at the end of the show he’s not so greedy and so crippled. I really like being on stage and acting like Colin. It’s really fun to work with high schoolers.”

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gling economically. Fees for a typical homeowner would average $54 annually, while large commercial property owners could pay thousands of dollars, according to the Department of Public Works. Carol Horton, of the Citrus Community College District in the San Gabriel Valley, said it would have to pay “a staggering $42,937” under the measure. She and others argued that school districts should be exempted from the fee, which was intended to raise about $200 million annually. As proposed, more than 50 percent of property owners would have had to protest the fee in order to avoid a ballot survey of owners to decide the measure's fate. As of this morning, 113,422 property owners, just over 5 percent of the total, had filed a valid objection, ac-

BEVERLY HILLS cording to the board's executive officer. Nevertheless, the board voted 4-1 not to move forward. Instead, county staffers were directed to work with schools, businesses and nonprofit organizations to try and address their concerns, and to educate the public about storm water pollution. County lawyers were asked to draft a ballot measure seeking voter support for an alternate funding mechanism, aiming for a 2014 election. Antonovich cast the dissenting vote. He objected to the language about drafting a new measure, saying the state, not voters, should be responsible for cleaning up the county's waterways. The board asked staffers to report back in 90 days. – City News Service

violation immediately. “We were not aware of the requirements at the time,” Kosterman told The Courier. Kosterman said the City did 88 tests in December and all subsequent tests following the violation were fine. Total coliform bacteria is not harmful to humans, with few exceptions, according to

the EPA’s website. It is, however, associated with pathogens that can lead diarrhea, cramps, nausea and vomiting. The City’s press release on the matter encourages people with severely compromised immune systems, infants and the elderly to talk to their health care providers about possible risks

Boardmember Lisa Korbatov did not attend Tuesday’s meeting. Board President Jake Manaster and Boardmember Lewis Hall voted to approve the budget both times the motion was made, with Margo reversing his original “no” vote after subsequently making a second motion before the board meeting ended. Goldberg voiced particular frustration with Sacramento’s decision to reducing district funding because of its inability to predict what revenue Proposition 30 would yield. “I’d like to say we’re figuring this in here because [the state has] no legal right to hold on to that money or require our fair share reduction,” Goldberg said. “It’s time for this district and other districts across the state to say enough is enough and we’re not going to take this,” he added. The state requires school districts to adopt a budget and provide two updates in anticipation of submitting the final budget in June. The board-approved second interim budget reflects a positive certification, detailing how the district will meet its requirements for this year and the next two years and includes a multi-year projection showing total revenues of $57.5 million for 2012/13, $51.94 million for 2013/14 and $52.93 million for 2014/15, in addition to maintaining the required 3 percent reserve funding. On Tuesday, MurakawaLeopard presented the board with a budget that reflected the one-time payment from the City for $2.85 million, in addi-

tion to the expected “replenishment” via Proposition 30 funds which the state has yet to predict. The budget also included BHUSD’s continued “fair share” reduction, now calculated at 9.57 percent against the district’s revenue limit funding. Not reflected in the latest 2012/13 budget is revenue for the Beverly Hills Education Foundation’s fundraising campaign or the City’s potential $600,000 match fund. Margo mirrored Goldberg’s insistence that the board work to craft a priority-based budget in light of Sacramento’s undefined expectations of just how much the BHUSD can anticipate getting from the state to work with. “We have a very phantom budget,” Margo said. “It’s contingent on so many things and unreliable and uninformative. To really make a plan, I think perhaps in my head right now it’s a flag to really get down to priority-based budgeting and not keep repeating this process every year.” Manaster emphasized that the BHUSD continues to be unfairly targeted by Sacramento to support statewide education with uneven cuts, on top of the governor’s statements maligning Beverly Hills and similarly situated districts. “I appreciated the frustration two of my colleagues had with the inane budgetary process and hypocritical behavior of our funding system in Sacramento when it comes to education,” he told The Courier. “Those cuts represent a disinvestment of the state of California in some of the most well run and productive school districts.”

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relieved in a way. It kind of put a smile on my face and I just said ‘cool, at least now I know what it is.’” To Saleh, that diagnosis meant everything started to make sense. The random itchy skin patches that had begun popping up all over his body finally had a purpose. Ever since that fateful day when Saleh was diagnosed with Cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL), that has been Saleh’s outlook: one of positivity, never looking back or asking why it happened to him. “Sure I’ve cried about it at times, but I’ve never been a ‘Debbie Downer’ about it,” Saleh told The Courier. “I’ve always maintained a positive attitude and looked at it from the perspective that I was meant to have this.” CTCL is a non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma caused by a mutation of T cells that effects the immune system. It causes various lesions and itchy rashes to appear throughout the body. Saleh knew something was off while on Thanksgiving vacation when he noticed “pepperoni pizza-like” patches forming around his skin. After misdiagnosis’ from several dermatologists, Saleh happened upon Dr. Harry Saperstein of Beverly Hills, who ordered a biopsy of a patch on his shoulder. He was then referred to Dr. Lauren Pinter-Brown of UCLA, who delivered the diagnosis of cancer. The next couple of years were trying times for Saleh, but he said it made him the person he is today. He began chemotherapy his freshman

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Waldow said at the commission meeting. “It’s well worth taking the time to bring back a report, get more details and background and make an informed decision.” City Urban Designer Bill Crouch, AIA, said the City’s Historic Consultant Jan Ostashay is currently working on a full report of the home to present to the commission at a future meeting. Crouch sad part of the review is to look at building records and design plans

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The Learjet 85 is designed by Bombardier Aerospace and is available for fractional jet ownership through Flexjet. “We are very excited to honor Learjet’s Golden Anniversary,” Concours Chairman Bruce Meyer said. “The ‘Jet Age’ marked a time when carmakers from post World War II through the arrival of the super sonic Concorde in the ‘70s redesigned their automobiles to highlight the most extreme designs reflecting streamlining

year of high school, coupled with UVA-UVB light therapy and a steady dose of pills. The side effects were numerous. Cosmetically, he lost all his hair. Physically, extreme fatigue set in and eventually, trying to balance academics with athletics (which he continued to play) and the rigors of daily teenage life proved to be too taxing. Saleh was pulled out of Beverly Hills High and placed in independent studies for about a year and a half. “I hated to see people feel sad for me,” Saleh said. “They wished they could do something for me but they couldn’t. That was the hardest part.” Saleh is not yet in remission, because CTCL is a cancer that, as Saleh says, “takes a very long time to go away”, but he’s getting there. He’s off chemo and takes about four pills a day, combined with one or two sessions of UVA/UVB light therapy treatment. He has used his diagnosis as a platform to help fight cancer not just in Beverly Hills, but throughout the United States. He was a keynote speaker at an Asian-Pacific Islander (API) Health Forum in Washington D.C. has also participated in UCLA’s “On Track For a Cure” lymphoma fundraiser. He also spoke at Kaiser Permanente’s Annual Diversity Conference. Saleh says his message is simple: don’t be afraid to express your feelings when dealing with cancer. “Letting people understand or try to understand you is important,” Saleh said. “Times are going to be tough for everyone, but if you look on the bright side of things you’re going to have a lot easier time getting through it.” and figure out what, if any, changes have been made to the design over the years. “It certainly appears there have been some changes to the exterior facades,” Crouch told The Courier. “One of the parts of our ordinance is the property must be a considered a notable work of the master architect. So we have to look at any changes and ask is it one of his notable works, or has there been a lot of changes to the extent where it’s no longer a notable work of his?” and speed.” Presented by the Rodeo Drive Committee in conjunction with the City, the 300 block of Rodeo will feature automobiles inspired by the Jet Age with smooth, aerodynamic body shapes. The 400 block will showcase “The Best of the Best” with pre-1975 classic cars of any brand. “The 2013 Concours d’Elegance will be historic for Beverly Hills and a must-see for residents and visitors alike,” said Jim Jahant, president of the Rodeo Drive Committee.

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Knabe -- swayed by the number of protests against the plan since then -- subsequently introduced a formal recommendation against instituting the measure “at this time.” Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky championed the measure, but seemed resigned Tuesday to taking a step back. He recommended that county staffers draft a 2014 ballot measure asking voters to fund projects to address storm water and urban runoff pollution, adding to the Molina-Knabe motion. He then voted along with the rest of the board to table the Clean Water measure. Elected officials, school district representatives and residents spoke out against more fees at a time when many property owners are already strug-

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quired to report the violation to both the State and the public after finding out the results. City spokesperson Therese Kosterman said the City began reaching out to residents on Monday. She said there is no penalty or fees the City will incur for the failure to report the

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prompt the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to withhold checks from the district as of Saturday – money that would be used to pay teachers and address other spending needs. The second motion to approve the second interim budget, made by Board VP Noah Margo, reversed a 2-2 stalemate vote earlier in the evening that would have forced the BHUSD out of compliance with state regulations requiring board approval by today. “I was given information from staff that was not accurate for me to make a proper decision at the time,” Margo told The Courier. “I would not have changed my vote. “I would not have reintroduced the item.” LACOE Chief Business Officer Alex Cherniss told The Courier that if the BHUSD missed the deadline, the next step in the process would have been for the district to request an extension. “LACOE doesn’t have past experience with withholding the checks,” he said. “Typically, districts request extensions, which are usually granted. In LAUSD, it’s not out of the ordinary to request extensions.” Cherniss said extensions are generally granted for a few weeks. Boardmember Brian Goldberg voted twice not to send the second interim budget to LACOE in protest against submitting a budget that did not address the systemic fiscal problems addressing the district.

BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 100034389 Doc ID #0001093387342005N Title Order No. 10-8136256 Investor/Insurer No. 109338734 APN No. 4340-014-070 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/21/2005. 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 ANTHONY MAGNES, A SINGLE MAN, dated 07/21/2005 and recorded 7/28/2005, as Instrument No. 05 1789270, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 03/25/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9041 KEITH AVENUE #1, 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 $911,222.15. 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

P U B L I C N OT I C E S Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee's Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder's Office. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 10-0034389. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 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. A-4364555 03/01/2013, 03/08/2013, 03/15/2013 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 458507CA Loan No. 1230196780 Title Order No. 120330609 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-102005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-22-2013 at 11:00 A.M., CALIFORNIA R E C O N V E YA N C E COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-242005, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 05 0676854, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: ANDREW ELISEEV, SINGLE, as Trustor, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. Legal Description: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/40TH INTEREST IN AND TO LOT 1, OF TRACT NO. 35044, IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 937 PAGE(S) 76 AND 77 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM UNITS 1A THROUGH 40A INCLUSIVE, AS SHOWN AND DEFINED

UPON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED MARCH 18, 1980 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 80-272389, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. PARCEL 2: UNIT 17A SHOWN UPON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO IN PARCEL 1 ABOVE. PARCEL 3: EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR PARKING SPACES OVER THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCEL 1, ABOVE BEARING THE LETTER DESIGNATION PS 38, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO IN PARCEL 1 ABOVE. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $646,687.59 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1424 N CRESCENT HEIGHTS BLVD APT 40 W HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046 APN Number: 5554-005-042 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 03-01-2013 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee ROSAURA ARMENTA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California R e c o nveya n c e Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA24379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1-800-2802832 CALIFORNIA R E C O N V E YA N C E COMPANY IS A DEBT C O L L E C T O R ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsi-

ble for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site w w w. l p s a s a p. c o m (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A4364226 03/01/2013, 03/08/2013, 03/15/2013 —————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013 026983 The following is/are doing business as: 1) EXPRESS 2) EXPRESS MEN 818 West 7th Street, Los Angels, CA 90017; Express Fashion Operations, LLC. 1 Express Drive. Columbus, OH 43230; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein on July 27, 2012: Steven Hutkai, VP/Assistant Treasurer, Express Fashion Operations, LLC.: Statement was filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 7, 2013; Published: March 8, 15, 22, 29 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013019912 The following is/are doing business as: OAK FITNESS CLUB 9346 Civic Center Dr. #145, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Performance Strength and Wellness 6607 Orange St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 25, 2012: Aaron King, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 29, 2013; Published:

March 15, 2013 | Page 31 February 22, March 01, 08, 15, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013019921 The following is/are doing business as: CINEMA CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. 6380 Wilshire Blvd. #1115, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Celebrity Video Distribution, Inc. 6380 Wilshire Blvd. #1115, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 05, 2012: R. Feinstein, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 29, 2013; Published: February 22, March 01, 08, 15, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013019891 The following is/are doing business as: GET WIRELESS 118 S. Beverly Dr. #207, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Quirino Lopez 118 S. Beverly Dr. #207, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Quirino Lopez: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 29, 2013; Published: February 22, March 01, 08, 15, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013024017 The following is/are doing business as: 1) KANOON 2) DRONA 250 N. Wetherly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Kanoon Software Systems, Inc. 250 N. Wetherly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 1998: Rony Sawdayi, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 05, 2013; Published: February 22, March 01, 08, 15, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013033971 The following is/are doing business as: 607 ALTA PARTNERSHIP 607 N. Alta Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Sam Kreitenberg & Irene Kreitenberg Marital Trust 607 N. Alta Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Sam Kreitenberg & Irene Kreitenberg By-Pass Trust 607 N. Alta Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Harvey Kreitenberg 245 S. Hudson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004; Arthur Kreitenberg 12012 Silver Fox Rd., Los Alimitos, CA 90720; Manny Lee Kreitenberg 11957 Darlington Ave. #102, Los Angeles, CA 90049; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Manny Kreitenberg, Managing Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 20, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013034019 The following is/are doing business as: 1) VIVIANA LEVI WYNNE M.D. 2) BEVERLY HILLS MEDICAL HYPNOSIS.COM 420 S. Beverly Dr. #100-11, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Viviana Levi Wynne M.D. 420 S. Beverly Dr. #100-11, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Viviana Levi Wynne M.D.: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 20, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013034026 The following is/are doing business as: NICHOLAS/BUDD ARCHITECTS, LLP 7958 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; William R. Nicholas, Jr. 1119 Las Pulgas Place, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; Susan C. Budd 1119 Las Pulgas Place, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: William R. Nicholas, Jr., Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 20, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013034059 The following is/are doing business as: 1) RADIANCE LIGHT & POWER CO. 2) STRESS MASTERY SYSTEMS 918 N. Havenhurst Dr. #109, West Hollywood, CA 90046; Joyce Kenyon 918 N. Havenhurst Dr. #109, West Hollywood, CA 90046;

The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1994: Joyce Kenyon: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 20, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013034067 The following is/are doing business as: BRISTOL KID 9543 Kirkside Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Janet E. Kahen, A Married Woman, As Her Sole and Separate Property 9543 Kirkside Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2013: Janet E. Kahan: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 20, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013034074 The following is/are doing business as: C.C. HIGGINS DESIGN GROUP 1151 S. Orlando Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Beverly Pinnas 1151 S. Orlando Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Natalie Boren 7661 Fountain Ave. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 13, 2013: Natalie Boren: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 20, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013034084 The following is/are doing business as: JACQUE HEEBNER 4792 Park Encino Ln. #101, Encino, CA 91436; ALJMAPB, LLC 4792 Park Encino Ln. #101, Encino, CA 91436; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jacque Heebner, Sole Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 20, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013034094 The following is/are doing business as: ORACLE TAX SOLUTIONS 137 N. Larchmont Blvd. #655, Los Angeles, CA 90004; Louis A. Bush 137 N. Larchmont Blvd. #655, Los Angeles, CA 90004; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 10, 2013: Louis A. Bush: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 20, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013026451 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS PEDIATRICS AFTER HOURS 8530 Wilshire Blvd. #520, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Beverly Hills Pediatrics, Inc. 8530 Wilshire Blvd. #520, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Scott Cohen, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 07, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C ––––––

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

Page 32 | March 15, 2013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1177625-31 APN: 5530-008-003 TRA: 09970 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2820 REF: O'connor Jr, Duane IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 03, 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. On April 04, 2013, at 9:00am, Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 22, 2006, as Inst. No. 06 2597509 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Duane Kip O'connor Jr An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the financial code and authorized to do business in this state: Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7724 Lexington Ave West Hollywood CA 900466213 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: $841,818.73. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and

Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website HYPERLINK "http://www.rppsales.com" www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1177625-31. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: February 27, 2013. (R426786 03/15/13, 03/22/13, 03/29/13) —————————— NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: IRVING PARDO CASE NO. BP139619 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of IRVING PARDO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GAYE HUSTON PARDO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR

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P U B L I C N OT I C E S PROBATE requests that GAYE HUSTON PARDO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/08/13 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner ROGER FRANKLIN SBN 39621 16000 VENTURA BLVD. STE 908 ENCINO CA 91436 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/13 CNS-2457273# BEVERLY HILLS COURIER —————————— NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 38890

Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: Alexander Vaks, Nataliya Vaks, Sima Vayer and Volf Vayer, 45-3850854, 8205 Santa Monica Blvd., 5 & 6, West Hollywood, CA 90046 The Business is known as: Continental Deli Tatiana The names and addresses of the Buyer/ Transferee are: Tatiana Continental Deli & Meat, Inc., 8205 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: None The assets to be sold are described in general as: ABC Off-Sale License No. 21-325434 only and are located at: 8205 Santa Monica Blvd., 5 & 6, West Hollywood, CA 90046 The kind of license to be transferred is: Off-Sale General, Type 21, No. 325434 now issued for the premises located at: 8205 Santa Monica Blvd., 5 & 6, West Hollywood, CA 90046 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is April 2, 2013 at the office of Brokers Escrow Service, 2924 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505. The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $10,000.00, which consists of the following: Description Amount Demand Note . . . . . $10,000.00 TOTAL CONSIDERATION . . . $10,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: March 4, 2013 S/ Alexander Vaks S/ Nataliya Vaks Sellers Tatiana Continental Deli & Meat, Inc., a California Corporation By: S/ Petros Petrosyan, President Buyer 3/15/13 CNS-2457784# BEVERLY HILLS COURIER TSG No.: 7520802 TS No.: CA1200249310 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 5529-001-080 Property Address: 1015 NORTH KINGS ROAD #115 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/27/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST

YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/28/2013 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/02/2010, as Instrument No. 20100147691, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: BOBBY DONALD LEE, AN UNMARRIED MAN, 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) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5529-001080 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1015 NORTH KINGS ROAD #115, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $419,118.61. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bid-

der at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1200249310 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. First American Title Insurance Company First American Title Insurance Company 3 FIRST AMERICAN WAY SANTA ANA, CA 92707 Date: FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.NPP0214183 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 03/08/2013, 03/15/2013, 03/22/2013 —————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013034114 The following is/are doing business as: COMMON GROUND 137 S. Reeves Dr. #405, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Rachelle Lewis 137 S. Reeves Dr. #405, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 01, 2013: Rachelle Lewis: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 20, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013035171 The following is/are doing business as: LA PERFUME NET 433 S. Palm Dr. #2, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Yuvraj Chavan 433 S. Palm Dr.

#2, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 15, 2012: Yuvraj Chavan: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 21, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013025369 The following is/are doing business as: SHETRUSTS 455 Genesse Ave. #102, Los Angeles, CA 90036; Laura Katherine Hanson 455 Genesse Ave. #102, Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 14, 2013: Laura Katherine Hanson: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 06, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013023670 The following is/are doing business as: HDP YUMMIES 1716 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Jeanette Puertas 421 S. Wetherly Dr., 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: Jeanette Puertas: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 04, 2013; Published: March 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013040192 The following is/are doing business as: GIFTS ET AL 632 N. Doheny Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90069; Shari Jacobson 1100 Alta Loma Rd. #707, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Ryan Jacobson 834 Maple, Santa Monica, CA 90405; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ryan Jacobson: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 28, 2013; Published: March 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013041300 The following is/are doing business as: RELIABLE SERVICE OF LA COUNTY 264 S. La Cienega Blvd. #1090, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Joseph Vigil 264 S. La Cienega Blvd. #1090, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 01, 2013: Joseph Vigil: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 01, 2013; Published: March 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013046675 The following is/are doing business as: JHANA APPAREL 110 E. 9th St. #C-457, Los Angeles, CA 90079; Sanam Gholian 10635 Wilshire Blvd. #301, 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: Sanam Gholian: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 08, 2013; Published: March 15, 22, 29, April 05, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013049756 The following is/are doing business as: JEWISH SPARK 902 S. Wooster St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Zabachic, Inc. 902 S. Wooster St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Frank Perez, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 15, 2013; Published: March 15, 22, 29, April 05, 2013 LACC N/C

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

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EXPERIENCED IRISH CAREGIVER TO THE ELDERLY

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Judith: 310/205-2542

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

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Apt. Resident Manager Couple

26-Units. West L.A. ACLS, CPR, First Aid, Strong leasing, computer & maintenance skills. Oxygen, Ventilator. Driver, Passport/Travel. 1 employed outside ok.

Call Lon Charles Local experience. No pets. 1 Bdrm. + Salary. at 323/497-2117

Please Email: hbmg33@yahoo.com

BEAUTY SALON

240 We provide experienced OFFICE / STORES Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s FOR LEASE for seniors needing companions to drive them to BEVERLY HILLS SALON doctors, prepare meals, BEVERLY HILLS light housekeeping, etc... Has Great Private OFFICES room with stations. We offer responsible and Available February 1st. Prime Location on nurturing care. Our staff is ***** Wilshire next to thoroughly screened and 2 Hairtylist Stations Academy of Available Now! we care. Live In/Out. Motion Picture. Great location & parking • Executive Suite **************** ***** Call Lisa 24hrs. Please call for appointment. $400up include utilities 323/877-8121 323/806-9498

Call 310/246-1365 • 4F with views 2500-5000 sf @ 2.65/sf

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We Will File Your Upscale Salon in West DBA Hollywood has stations for FREE! available for Hairstylist For More Information Please Call: 310.278.1322

508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. & SMALL OFFICE all listings are on *** SUITES *** 1 Large Executive centurycityliving.com NO NNN Window Office & All Utilities Included. This Weeks Listings 1 Support/ Must Lease Now! Reception Area. Call 310/237-2977 CENTURY PARK EAST or 713/266-1444 Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne Fairfax/Wilshire 1 BED, 1 BATH 310/550-2500 UNIQUE & QUIET $395,000

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Shared waiting room, call light system All Utilities Included separate exits, full (Los Angeles kitchen, free parking. by Beverly Hills) $900/MO. ****** Utilities Included. A COURTYARD Email: F A C I N G O F F I C E - mcbensonasst@gmail.com [approx 900 square feet].

One story corner office building with lovely interior courtyard across the street from Beverly Hills on the corner of 5th Street & San Vicente Blvd., between Wilshire & La Cienega Blvds. O NE REAR PARKING SPACE INCLUDED .

Call: 323/938-4012

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PENTHOUSE. Hardwood Floors. Open Kitchen Partial Ocean Views

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2 BED/2 BATH $680,000

Designed for Luxury. Total Renovation. Open Kitchen Stone Counters. Hardwood Floors Unobstructed City Views 2 Large Balconies

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Psychotherapy office is Extra Large Corner. Open Kitchen available all day Mon.-Tue. Granite Counters. Stainless Steel and Thursday mornings. 2 Jumbo Balconies. 270 degree city views. Total Renovation. Party Interior decorated office Spa. Limestone Floors with private entrance/ Indoor/Outdoor Balcony. exit, kitchen area and signal system available

Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, 9665 WILSHIRE BLVD Houseman, Gardens & Lawns, Security Staff, ****** Office for Sublease Location: Switchboard, Saunas, Window office inside Business Center 498 S. San Vicente Bl. Beverly Hills Law Firm. CENTURY PARK EAST

Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Please Contact David Crispi At:

310/487-7735 Or Email: DAVID @ THECRISPIFAMILY. COM

Call 310/843-9943

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Fully furnished, 1,300sq.ft suite with access to conference room and waiting area $1,750/MO. Contact Maria at: 310/270-9044

CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

• PRIME • BEVERLY HILLS

California Dreaming

—————–––– —————–––– WILSHIRE BLVD. Just East of Fairfax from $295/Mo. 1-Room window suite with separate entrance New carpet & paint.

ACROSS PENINSULA HOTEL

Retail Space Available

P REVIOUSLY A B EAUTY S ALON . 4-Room office suite. Also ideal for food/cafe, Mylene 310/246-9625 Hip mid-century decor. dessert, bakery, office, etc Spot lighting/sink/built-ins. Please Call: or 310/242-0507 * * * * * * $995/Mo .

323/954-1318

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WANTED TO RENT

HOUSES FOR RENT

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BEVERLY HILLS SANTA MONICA = BRENTWOOD = W E S T L . A . 808 4th St.

2 GREAT LEASES IN GATED COMMUNITY • CENTURY CITY •

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Seeking To R e n t F o r M y s e l f REMODELED HOUSE

(local) BRIGHT UPPER 5 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH * * 417 S. Barrington Av. 1342 Centinela Ave. ** Beverly Hills :::::::::::: Granite counters, wood * 2 Bd. +2 Ba. * - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 2 BDRM. + 1 BATH * or Adj. Areas * • 1 Bdrm. - - floors, full appliances, * * 1 Bdrm. / Single +1 Bath • Large, Unique & • Bright Unit • Studio / Guesthouse central air/heat, 2 car New carpets, laundry garage, beautiful yard. facility and parking. Gorgeous. Fireplace, • 2 Bdrm. Granite counterstops, $900 - $1,350 +1 Bath • balcony, dishwasher, Lower level or elevator. $4,300/MO. patio, on-site :::::::::::: intercom entry, Call 310/273-3602 Full kitchen. Cat friendly. Contact Haim at laundry, On-site Hardwood floors, elevator, prkg., pool. Shopping accessible. 323/244-9470 Unfurnished. In The HEART of • Close to Beach • pool, laundry facility, parking. Close to Cell: 202/431-0561 BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 310/394-7132 controlled access, prkg. transportation. • 424/744-6342 • WESTWOOD/ Close to CENTURY CITY * 170 N. Crescent Dr.* B R E N T W O O D Brentwood Village. 407 * * * 1* * • 310/440-5051 • W E S T L . A . Beautiful Mediterranean 11988 Kiowa Ave. GARAGE/ 2 Bdrm. +1 /2 Bath • • • • • VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE 12333 TeXaS Ave. • • 3 Bd, 3.5 Ba New Home STORAGE * * * * * * 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. * 3200sf. Gourmet kitchen, Large & Bright. Large & Bright Unit. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ • BRENTWOOD • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath wood/carpet flrs, marble Elevator, controlled

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SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e for Rent. Close to Beach . 310/394-7132

418 HOUSES FOR SALE HANCOCK PARK

Pool, a/c, balcony, access, on-site fireplace, sunny family fridge, stove, laundry laundry facility, room, large French doors rm., prkg., intercom balcony, parking. to patio w/beautiful garden, entry, elevator. Close to washer/dryer, dbl garage. C L O S E T O S H O P S Brentwood Village, $7,900/MO. & R ESTAURANTS . Shops & Restaurants. Call 310/721-7159 310/858-8133 • 310/826-4889 •

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

Border of BEVERLY HILLS

321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.

Triplex, SFR house + Central air, large Duplex on 9000 + SF balcony, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, corner lot. $895,000 • 310/247-8689 • intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr. Close to Cedars-Sinai, WESTWOOD LUXURY • 310/246-0290 • Beverly Center & CLOSE TO Townhouse 3 + 2.5 Trendy Robertson Bl. 2,000 sf. 2007 con- S H O P S & D I N I N G struction $849,000 BEVERLY HILLS SANTA MONICA

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218 S. Tower Dr.

• Single • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •

425

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

HOUSES FOR RENT

WESTWOOD/ CENTURY CITY Beautiful Mediterranean 3 Bd, 3.5 Ba New Home 3200sf. Gourmet kitchen, wood/carpet flrs, marble fireplace, sunny family room, large French doors to patio w/beautiful garden, washer/dryer, dbl garage. $7,900/MO. Call 310/721-7159

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING . 310/531-3992

—————–––– *BEVERLY HILLS* 8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled

• 2 Bdrm.+ Den+2 Bath • Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, prkg. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Close to Cedars, restaurants, shopping & transportation.

• 310/246-3889 •

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2 Bd.+2 Ba.

• • • • • •

310/473-1509

central air, balcony. —————–––– Call: 310/470-4474 ~ WESTWOOD ~ —————–––– 10992 Ashton Ave.

11666 Goshen Ave. Includes: Granite counters, Single Fireplace, balcony, Single+Loft+11/2 Ba. laundry facility, • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) • Single • subterranean prkg. WiFi, central air/heat, Balcony, intercom Near Whole Foods. • CONDO QUALITY • fireplace, patio, 310/207-1965 entry, elevator, onth controlled access, 843 4 St. sight laundry, prkg. pool, elevator, parking, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. B R E N T W O O D Close to UCLA & laundry facility. Heated pool, balcony, a/c, 11931 Goshen Ave. Westwood Village . 310/312-9871 dishwasher, controlled • • • • Shopping & Dining in • 310/479-8977 • access, elevator, Brentwood Village • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • • • laundry room, parking. WESTWOOD Granite counters, B R E N T W O O D 310/929-0610 10905 Ohio Ave. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. built-in appliances, •• 4 Blks. to Beach. • • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED dishwasher, on-sight • • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • Jr. Executive laundry, parking. • •• • • • • • • • 310/207-1965 Wifi, Bright, controlled L O W M O V E - I N ! • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath access, balcony, WEST L. A. L.A.’S FINEST, MOST pool, elevator, Rooftop pool, LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL deck, gym, central air, 1236 Amhearst Ave. laundry facility, prkg. elevator, intercom entry, • Large Unit • “ T h e M i s s i o n ” on-sight laundry, parking. 1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba. Close To U.C.L.A. 310/477-6856 • W e s t w o o d • • Free WiFi Access • Dishwasher, a/c, ~ 310/476-3824 ~ wet BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE bar, controlled access, • WESTWOOD • * * * * * * 550 Veteran Ave. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. on-site parking • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. BRENTWOOD & laundry facility. = Single = • • • • • 11640 Kiowa Ave. (•)(•)(•)(•)()

BEVERLYWOOD HOA

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6-Month Lease Avail.

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3 BDRM. + 3.5 BATH over 2800 sq. ft. Feels like a private home. $10,000/MO.

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Principals only Irene 310/993-6141

CENTURY WOOD

Granite counters, balcony, stove, CALL 310/413-8481 dishwasher, intercom-entry, on-site laundry, parking. WILSHIRE Newly Remodeled, 310/207-1869 CORRIDOR Upscale, Bright, 10530-10540 BRENTWOOD Gorgeous & Spacious. Wilshire Bl. 11933 Darlington Ave. With Pool, balcony, W E S T W O O D B a c h e l o r ==== central air, fireplace, 1380 Midvale Ave. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ • stove, elevator, ==== • +•1 •B a• . • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 1 B d . D e n + Spacious, Hardwood intercom entry, prkg. Luxury Living • 310/476-2181 • • • • • • • floors, dishwasher, with valet, • Close to shopping. WiFi, pool, elevator, on-sight laundry lush garden and parking. controlled access, onpool, 310/473-1509 B R E N T W O O D sight laundry, parking. surrounding gym, elevator, etc. 904-908 Granville Av. C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . Dishwasher, BRENTWOOD

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• • Spacious • • BEVERLY HILLS • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • • • • • • • J r. E xe c u t i v e • • 1• Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • ••

• • GORGEOUS UNITS •

125 N. Barrington Av.

• 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • • • • • • • •

PRESTIGIOUS LE PARC 2 BDRM. + 2.5 BATH over 2200 sq. ft. Completely Remodeled $7,100/MO. *************

Newly Updated 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

310/820-8584

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**CENTURY CITY**

2220 S. Beverly Glen

• Single • •• • • • • Lots of • • Character & Charm ! Alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom entry, WiFi and more.

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

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• • Single • • • • • • • •• Pool, sauna, fridge, dishwasher intercom entry, elevator, on-site laundry, parking.

310/841-2367

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~ WEST ~ 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. Very spacious, 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath Home •••••••• custom cabinets, granite • Bachelor • L O S A N G E L E S • Single Hardwood floors, full Kitchenette, microwave, countertops, stone entry, Balcony, dishwasher, granite counters, 12424 TeXaS Ave. a/c, heated pool, WiFi, stainless steel appliances, pool, health club, spa. microwave, intercom • B a c h e l o r Controlled access, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • elevator controlled • Free WiFi Access • central air/heat, 2 car Controlled access, entry, on-sight laundry, laundry facility • Close to UCLA • access, on-site laundry, V E R Y N I C E U N I T. garage, beautiful yard. C LOSE TO C EDARS , laundry facility. parking & WiFi. Dishwasher, 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. parking. Close to MOVE-IN SPECIAL B EVERLY C ENTER , Utilities Included. Very close to UCLA L.A., 90024 balcony, on-site Brentwood Village, R ESTAURANT R OW . Contact Mgr.: $4,500/MO. 323/851-3790 & Westwood Village . Shops & Restaurants. laundry, covered prkg. 310/531-3992 • 310/864-0319 • • 310/826-4889 • Call 310/922-5437 Close to Everything. 424/744-6342 310/208-5166 138 N. Hamilton Dr.

Every Extra Luxury:

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L O S A N G E L E S BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD BEVERLY HILLS 401 S. HOOVER St. 1 block from Century City 2 BD + OFFICE + 2 BA. Large unit over 1600 s.f. with lost of closet space, laundry facility and $3,650/MO. underground parking. Call 310/435-9489 $3,000/MONTH By Appointment Only BEVERLY HILLS Call 310/557-3516

TOP BUILDING • • • • • • • • Remodeled 2 Bdrm. • Single New hardwood floors, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • • • • 3 blocks to Rodeo Dr. Control access,

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

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NORTH OF WILSHIRE

TOTALLY REMODELED UPPER 2 BDRM, 2 BATH $2,150/MO. All new kitchen appliances, balcony, laundry facility, parking in non-smoking and no pets building.

Ask About Move-in special —————–––– Call 310/826-8819 —————

Remodeled Apt. 3 Bd.+2Ba. • $3,650 CENTURY CITY ADJ. PRIME BRENTWOOD 2 Bd.+2Ba. • $3,300 3 BDRM./DEN + 2 BA. 1000 GRANVILLE AVE. Washer/dryer incld. $2,850/MO. 3 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. Very good location. Newly remodeled with all Mediterranean Condo Very Spacious. new appliances. Elevator, O FFERING L ANDSCAPED 323/898-9241 pool, laundry facility, ROOF GARDEN WITH parking in non-smoking, VIEW OF AMAZING no pets building. BEVERLY HILLS W AT E R F E AT U R E Call 310/475-8337 Marble entry, Viking S.S. • TRI-PLEX • 213/385-4751

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1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,795 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $1,495/MO. Totally Remodeled,

new kitchin w/ granite Stove, A/C, Hi-ceilings, tops, stainless appli- new carpets, bright unit. ances (ref., stove & 1 Parking. Pets OK. Special: 1/2 Securtiy d/w). New carpet, deposit OAC. V-blinds. 2nd flr. unit, prkg, laundry, outside Call 310/278-8999 storage. Pet OK.

310/275-5304

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*BEVERLY HILLS* BEVERLY HILLS ADJ $2,100/MO. 8443 Blackburn Ave. 2 BDRM + 2 BATH Large upper unit facing 2 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATH

brick courtyard in 10 unit Lower with hardwood building. Near Century Clean, no-pets, nonCity & Roxbury Park on smoking building. Parking. quiet pretty street. Hardwood floors, separate One lower $1,700 P R I M E L O C A T I O N kitchen & dining, stove, One in rear $1,500 SANTA MONICA d/w. No dogs. Call 310/429-5063

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appl., hrwd. flrs., estate 253 N. Swall Dr. quality finish. Out cove 2 Bd.+Den+21/2 Ba. office w/ fireplace, lrg. 2-balconies & stone • Fully Remodeled • North of Wilshire patio, laundry in unit. 1,650sf. Bright, stove, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath fridge, washer/dryer $4,695/Month LARGE & BEAUTIFUL 310/980-3384 in unit, 2-car garage. Upper front unit. Hard$3,500/Month PRIME BRENTWOOD 323/304-1779 wood floors, appliances, patio, front+back yard. 1000 Granville Ave. 7-Blocks to Beach Marble entry, Viking S.S. appl., hrwd. flrs., BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. $2,595/Month 2-balconies, dishwasher, 1017 S. SHERBOURNE 310/666-8360 elevator, controlled Very Private & Spacious access, laundry in unit. 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH 2 Bd. +Den +2 Ba. upper unit with breakfast NR. WILSHIRE / WESTWOOD Mediterranean Condo 10966 OHIO AVE. and formal dining room. O FFERING L ANDSCAPED TERIFFIC BRIGHT UPPER R O O F G A R D E N W I T H Yard, laundry & parking. TOP FRONT X-LRG 2 BD + DEN $3,500/MO. VIEW OF AMAZING

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407 /4 SHIRLEY PL. Open by calling 3

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$3,695/Month

310/980-3384

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***BEVERLY HILLS*** BRIGHT & SPACIOUS UPPER 1 BEDROOM with balcony, carpeted throughout, stove, fridge, laundry, parking No smoking. No pets. $1,425/MO. Call for appointment at 323/653-1892

or 818/398-7793

BEVERLY CENTER AREA BRIGHT 2BD+ 1BA UPPER New hardwood floors, A/C, stove, fridge, lots of closets and storage space. Laundry facility. No pets.

BEVERLY HILLS

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

CENTURY PARK EAST

Hardwood flrs., tub/stall shower, stove, fridge, laundry facility. Lower unit. Cats ok.

Charming 6-Unit Bldg. $1,250/Month

760/321-4999

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Fridge, stove, parking.

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C O M PA C T 1 B D R M .

• HOLLYWOOD •

Carpets, drapes, mini-blinds, stove, refrigerator, balcony, parking. No pets. $1,095Month

310/275-0467

1 BED / 1 BATH $2,800/MO High Floor. Brand New Renovation Partial Ocean View. New Kitchen Quartz Counter. New Appliances Hardwood Floor. New Luxurious Bath. Extra Quiet Location No Balcony

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2 BED /2 BATHS $3,500/MO High Floor. Renovated 2 Large Balconies. 270 degree views. Hardwood & Granite

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2 BED /2 BATHS $3,600/MO High Floor. Fabulous Renovation. Unobstructed City Views. Hardwood Floors. Open Kitchen. Stone Counters 2 Jumbo Balconies

CENTURY TOWERS

$1,495/MO.

Stove, A/C, Hi-ceilings, new carpets, bright unit. 1 Parking. Pets OK. Special: 1/2 Securtiy deposit OAC. $1,750/MO. Call 310/880-7281 Call 310/278-4884 Call 310/278-8999

Call for latest properties

Hardwood Floors Extra Large Rooms

Stove, A/C, Fridge & Call 805/379-2000 Parking. Special: 1/2 Securtiy deposit OAC. Beverly Hills Adj. Call 310/278-8999 3 r d & R o b e r t s o n

with courtyard pool, laundry facility, gated parking, non-smoking building. One cat ok. $1,495/MO. Call 323/823-7870

NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY

MIRACLE MILE Across LACMA

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $1,075/MO. $1,595/MO.

RETRO 60’S APTS. UPPER 1 BDRM, 1BA. New carpet, large deck,

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

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*KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

$2,950/MO. 423 N. PALM DRIVE 2 BED / 1.5 BATHS

We Will ————— File Your DBA — — — — — – – – – 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths for BEVERLY HILLS ————–––– 818/701-6600 818/640-8082 Living room with fire- — ————–––– 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH FREE! place, breakfast room, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ — WEST HOLLYWOOD/

New kitchen w/ granite, S.S. appl., hrwd.+stone+ Bedford/Olympic tile flrs., french doors, dining room, kitchen balcony, a/c, lrg. closets, 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO with stove, fridge and dishwasher, controlled $2,150/MO. dishwasher, laundry access, elevator, Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. laundry room, parking. room & hardwood floors. Lower unit with fridge, Heated pool/gym/sauna. $3,150/MO. washer/dryer in unit Also, 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. Call 310/820-0122 and 2 car parking.

4 Blks. to Beach.

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BEVERLY HILLS adj. 323/653-3350 Bright Front Unit 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath. $1,700/MO. ***BEVERLY HILLS*** Lots of closets, fridge, ON MAPLE DRIVE A/C. Secured building SPACIOUS 1 BD + 1 BA in beautiful location. APPROX. 1,500 SQ. FT. Call 310/652-7829

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REFLECTIONS The campaign has concluded; the election is finalized; and the people have spoken. Now it is time, as the “Walrus” said, to speak of many things. Our community must move beyond the campaign’s blistering, accusatory personal diatribes that besmirched reputations to a high ground of consensus, well-reasoned governing reflecting informed public participation. So permit me to suggest, in my judgment, some critical self-evident truths. The Press – The Campaign Our Founders recognized the integrity of a free press in an open, vibrant democracy is its ability to remain independent and skeptical. Its essence is reflected by the ability to question, without fear or favor, the operations of government and policies, processes and conduct of elected representatives and the officialdom in general. Personal vilification transcends decency. It is anathema to the principles and integrity of our institutions. It is well beyond accepted journalistic professionalism to create and disseminate false and defamatory impressions of, about and pertaining to anyone and/or any candidate seeking public office. It is equally offensive for the candidate’s supporters to engage similarly. The candidate must take center stage and address the policy disagreements and disavow his or her own campaign’s vituperations. Elections are not exercises in revenge anymore than public policy is inspired by an enemy’s list. When the heat of the campaign generates extreme negativity, it becomes necessary for the press and the candidate to engage publicly disputing in civilized, rational persuasive debate each other’s policy based attacks. In that regard, I am hopeful that Mayor Dr. Willie Brien and Nancy Krasne, both of whom I endorsed publicly, will initiate a dialogue with the publisher of The Courier. Knowing those individuals as I do, each one a decent and caring person decidedly committed to the general welfare of our City, I have every reason to believe that thereafter public dialogue and future campaigns will again reflect the values of our community. While disagreements may persist, they will remain civil and reasoned leaving the public to decide which construct best reflects its mind. The Subway-Tunneling Issue Any subway tunneling in our community is an outrage of immense proportions. Placing it beneath residential property and our landmark high school is mindless as in totally unacceptable. It creates property devaluation and unnecessary grave risks to our school community. Contrary to “White Papers” presented by disengaged, desensitized ivory tower dwellers that state categorically that no harm or dangerous conditions will result, I suggest we inquire into the monumental costs and hazards created by Boston’s “Big Dig” project. An analogous and relevant example, there too alleged experts forecasted with certainty claims of safety and finite costs attributed to heightened, advanced technology. Yet the project exceeded cost estimates to the tune of more than 15 billion dollars and the tunneling defectively leaked. Also, a regionally concerned city does not require a subway station within its borders. Supporters of the tunneling suggest regionalism mandates a subway stop inside our City. To conflate the two is to mislead. Our civic forebears were equally concerned with regionalism but fortunately kept the freeway system outside and away from Beverly Hills. A subway dig, tunneling in our City without public support from our residents and merchants is

not only faulty, misguided policy, it is also a fatal surrender of our precious sovereignty. We should never permit an outside agency of coordinate authority to presume to decide peremptorily devoid of residential endorsement where, how, and when it will intrude into our City and forever, thereafter, adversely affect our quality of life. Our elected reps must defend our City from this incursion. If necessary, all of officialdom must notice the MTA and its backers that we will stop this intrusion and are prepared to place ourselves on the gears of their machines to prevent them from degrading our City. The Impending Financial Winter Of Discontent – The Fiscal Unsustainablity Of Public Employees’ Pensions And Health Benefits City Council members must form a committee of two, consistent with Brown Act requirements, to negotiate with our public employee union reps. The city manager should not shoulder this responsibility. We need representatives of taxpayers at the bargaining table. Major municipalities, including our own, are at financial risk if this matter is not resolved. The City Council must report accurately to all of us the actual fiscal impacts emanating from these inabilities as well as the impending insolvency that may result. To do otherwise is to be fiscally imprudent. To maintain outstanding public safety and general welfare, this accounting is necessary to remedy a potentially devastating fiscal burden. Beverly Hills is an intelligent community with a readily accessible government. Our City Council’s tolerance of dissent, encouragement of vibrant debate and independent intelligent evaluation of staff recommendations reflect, in large measure, our City’s character. Bold leadership is required. Hopefully, our fellow residents, City Council members, will strip themselves of title, acknowledge and realize it’s only a vanity, and truly represent their neighbors and fellow merchants remembering always that they are at City Hall for the people only. Robert K. Tanenbaum, a two-term mayor of Beverly Hills,is also nationally known as one of the most successful prosecuting attorneys having never lost a felony trial and convicted hundreds of violent criminals. As assistant district attorney in New York, he ran the Homicide Bureau, and as deputy chief counsel for the Congressional Committee investigation into the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. He is the author of 28 books–his latest novels being Bad Faith and Tragic, the latter to be published in August. Born in Brooklyn, he attended the University of California at Berkeley where he earned a B.A. and then his J.D. (law degree) from Boalt Hall there.

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Rabbi Jacob Pressman BIGGER IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER On April 10 it will be 101 years since the largest passenger ship ever built until then, the RMS Titanic, set sail from Southampton, England for the United States. On April 14, she hit an iceberg, broke apart and sank. Some women and children made it into lifeboats leaving their men behind according to the protocol: “Women and children first. “About 1,000 people were left aboard and lost. It was a powerful and beautiful ship but no match for the huge iceberg. Over the years, as travel between Europe and America increased, so did the volume of travelers’ lives lost. The emergence of travel by air was given a boost by the successful solo flight by Charles Lindberg in 1926. Today trans-oceanic travel is air is commonplace and used by thousands. This increase apparently prompted Howard Hughes to build a huge plane; made of lumber and dubbed The Spruce Goose, which Hughes himself piloted a short distance and retired to remain a much-visited curiosity. Incidentally, Hughes crashed an airplane at the corner of Linden and Whittier Drives, broke lots of his bones, but he was undeterred. That bigger is not always better is noted in the Bible. In Chapter Eleven in the book of Genesis, we have the story of the tower of Babel. It seems the people of Babel decided to build a tower to reach Heaven. When the Lord sensed their tendency for self-aggrandizement He decided to confuse their language so they could not understand one another. It certainly worked. No matter how many stories high we build today’s towers, we still do not have peace and understanding among the nations. The only situation in which I believe bigger is always better is human love. May you be blessed with it.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I am writing regarding the fact I heard BHUSD plans to close the English as a second language classes, the few that remain from a formerly large and successful program. It already closed the regular adult school program, which served this City for 60 years. It took away classes which helped people who wanted to improve their computer skills, take photography, yoga, etc. But that's not the same message BHUSD is sending in closing English classes, an academic course, especially in such an international City as ours. As a homeowner, originally from Russia, I have lived here for many years, pay high taxes, and no longer have school age children. Why can't my taxes help pay for me to take an English class in my own home town? Don't my taxes go toward education? Why should I pay the high tuition of a private language school, which I have done in the past, before discovering the adult school. I live here. I contribute to the economy of this City, and should be able to develop language skills here to improve my personal and professional life. As a businesswoman, I can't understand why The Courier printed a story the City is going to hire a publicity firm, when its best publicity is the thousands of students who have studied English here. I can't understand why non-native residents, many of whom are citizens, are rarely acknowledged and now being told that their need for English doesn't matter to BHUSD. What about the nonnative moms and dads who have kids in school? How can they help them with homework, or discuss their progress with the teachers? Why is BHUSD discriminating against this large group of residents? I know I speak for a great many people in my protest of this closure. I would think BHUSD and the City Council would welcome non-natives to come here. They spend money on restaurants, shopping, and medical procedures. Why is the line drawn for studying English? With the world such a global village, English is more important than ever before, and now I realize I have very few options to continue my study. I came to the U.S. to follow the “American Dream,” and it happens that I dream it in a second language, like millions of other immigrants who helped make this a great country. Also as a businesswoman, I am shocked there is no marketing of this program, and all the students I know came because of word of mouth and because they have heard that Esther Caporale–the only teacher left from a large group, is a strong and effective teacher. I see all kinds of marketing for other services, yet none for studying English. I see fundraising for many activities, but none for English. Shouldn't Beverly Hills embrace and serve all its residents? I read once there should be no child left behind, but don't you think there should be no adult left behind, either? Who is the City advocate for non-natives? Doesn't everyone benefit when everyone can successfully communicate in the same language? I am grateful for the opportunities and successes I have had here and love this City and country deeply. I represent the high achieving non-native who worked hard and been rewarded. But it was English which made this journey possible. I wish this same successful journey to others who are in the position I was when first coming to this country. But they need English to achieve their goals. I appeal to BHUSD and to the City Council to pause and think about the negative message you are sending out if you close our English classes–something like: “Beverly Hills welcomes you to come and enjoy the City, but not to learn the official language that is spoken here and in this wonderful country. I hope you find a way to create a positive message and arrange for a positive outcome for this issue. Valentina Voronova

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