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Omaha residents visit new Beverly Hills Sprinkles cupcake ATM. 4

El Rodeo celebrates multicultural week.

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By Mitch Lehman Believed to have committed crimes in Bel Air, West Hollywood and San Marino, the “distraction burglars” swindled more than $200,000 in cash and jewelry from a San Marino couple last week.

The criminals, who are still at large, operate under the ruse of being building inspectors, city inspectors or utility employees, enticing homeowners into a backyard or adjacent property to discuss an upcoming project.

While the resident is distracted, an accomplice enters the home and steals valuables, usually jewelry. In the San Marino case last week, the burglars

WIN A ROLE ON BOARDWALK EMPIRE—Good Shepherd will be auctioning a one-day role on the hit HBO series Boardwalk Empire at their gala on Saturday. The gala will take place at 6:30 p.m. at The Beverly Hilton.

Other auction items include a hat worn by Michael Jackson. Tickets are still available for the event and all proceeds from the auction benefit homeless women and children in Los Angeles. For more information or to purchase tickets to the event, call 213-482-1834 or visit gschomeless.org. Pictured are Steve Buscemi, Natalie Wachen and Michael Kenneth Williams from season two, episode one of Boardwalk Empire. For the full story, see page 14.

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Brucker Punishes Mirisch; Puts Himself And Brien First

Doug Walker and Louise Taper of Beverly Hills meet Warhorse.

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George Christy, Page 6 In 1963, Actress Dolores Hart Entered The Monastic Life At The Abbey of Regina Laudis— As Mother Dolores And As The Abbey’s Prioress, She And 39 Benedictine Nuns Live A Life Of Prayer And Work Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Horace Mann delivers books to sister school.

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‘CELL’-EBRATION—Jeffrey Katzenberg, DreamWorks Animation CEO, welcomed Israeli President Shimon Peres, right, to the studio during his four-day visit to the Southland last week; and presented him with a cell from the company’s The Prince Of Egypt. The animated musical drama, based on the Book of Exodus, was the studio's first traditionally animated film.

Photo by Diana Ezra

Israeli President Shares Message Of Hope, Peace In Time Of Turmoil

By Laura Coleman In the days that followed Israeli President Shimon Peres’ four-day visit to Los Angeles last week, hundreds of rockets and missiles were launched from Gaza at the very country Peres

helped to found in 1948. According to pundits, his visit came at an increasingly dire time when support for Israel continues to be questioned not only in the global landscape, but by (see ‘PERES,’ page 9)

LA Marathon To Shut Down City The City of Beverly Hills will be bisected once again as the Honda LA Marathon comes through on Sunday.

Streets will close in Beverly Hills starting around 7 a.m.

Runners will enter at Doheny

Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard and then run west on Burton Way to Rodeo Drive, south to Wilshire Boulevard and then west to Santa Monica Boulevard.

For more information about (see ‘LA MARATHON,’ page 14)

Councilmember John Mirisch, the main proponent of the City’s new Cultural Heritage Commission, was stripped of the place he was promised by Mayor Barry Brucker on the City Council’s liaison committee to that commission. Mayors of Beverly Hills have few specific powers, but appointing other council members to liaison committees is one of them. Brucker instead appointed himself and Vice Mayor Willie Brien to the committee.

A City Hall source, who DINING ON BISON WELLINGTON AT T H E W H I T E HOUSE—LA Phil’s President and CEO Debra Borda and LA Phil Chairman David Bohnett attended the State Dinner honoring Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha.

Local guests included George Clooney (stag!), Idrs Elba, Chad Griffin, Jerome Fallon, Mai and James Lassiter.

More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6.

Ron Sachs/CNP— Exclusive to the BH Courier

spoke on condition of anonymity (not Mirisch), told The Courier that eliminating Mirisch from the post was “retaliation” against Mirisch for championing reforms at City Hall against Brucker’s wishes. The source also told The Courier that Brucker made the move also to help position himself and Brien for reelection bids while denying Mirisch credit for championing the popular idea.

When asked, Brucker said the (see ‘MIRISCH,’ page 16)

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New Facility To Enchance Center’s Standing As A Center Of Excellence For Sports Medicine

New St. John’s Chan Soon-Shiong Musculo-Skeletal Science Center Announced At Corporate Leadership Event Honoring Tim Leiweke St. John’s Health Center will soon announce creation of a state-of-the-art orthopedic and sports medicine center—the Chan Soon-Shiong Musculo-Skeletal Science Center (CSS-MSSC)—at a corporate leadership event honoring Los Angeles developer Timothy J. Leiweke at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live.

The CSS MSSC is made possible with funding from the Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation, and the initiative has been led by healthcare leaders Michele B. Chan and Patrick Soon-Shiong, MD, by Lou Lazatin, St. John’s president/CEO, and by the newly appointed co-Medical Directors Neal ElAttrache, MD, and Bert Mandelbaum, MD. “There is a great need to integrate sports training with physical therapy and rehabilitation, and with state-of-the-art acute care at every level, from high school to college to professional sports,” said Soon-Shiong. “To our knowledge, there is currently no institution in the country dedicated to addressing musculoskeletal conditions in this comprehensive fashion.

“This center will provide this unifying structure, through which St. John’s will fully integrate sports medicine, sports performance science, physical therapy, stem cell therapy, integrated education of surgical fellows, physical therapists and sports trainers,” he continA rendering the new Chan Soon-Shiong Musculo-Skeletal Science Center at St. John’s. ued.

“Clinicians of the highest caliber will provide acute care and conduct state-of-the-art clinical trials,” Soon-Shiong added.

“The center will provide the highest quality of care, from treatment to rehabilitation, and will have a reputation for excellence and innovation that professional sports teams and world-class sports performance organizations will seek out,” Soon-Shiong continued. “Our honoree this evening, Tim Leiweke, and the Anschutz Entertainment Group epitomize excellence in sports and the highest standards of civic and community service. I can think of no more appropriate occasion to announce the establishment of this new center.”

The CSS-MSSC vision includes the addition of both the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and the Santa Monica

NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCY: ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - deadline to apply April 13, 2012 The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified candidates to fill one vacancy on the Architectural Commission.

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Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine G r o u p (SMOG) to the St. John’s family. “ H av i n g the support of these two healthcare leaders will make St. John’s a global destination for advanced orthopedic and sports medicine care,” said Lazatin.

“Through these joint efforts, St. John’s will also be able to better serve the community, especially to benefit L.A.’s young student athletes.

“The new center will be a world leader in the increasingly important field of sports sciences and a provider of the highest quality of care for athletes along the entire continuum from treatment through complete rehabilitation,” explained Lazatin. “St. John’s is grateful for the visionary leadership of the Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation, who initiated the concept, and for Kerlan Jobe and SMOG who have agreed to take part in this amazing new venture.”

As part of Kerlan-Jobe’s move to St. John’s, its practice at the Howard Hughes Center in L.A. will become a St. John’s outpatient department. KerlanJobe will also move its outpatient clinic in Beverly Hills and all of its inpatient practices to the St. John’s campus, in addition to bringing its research and fellowship program to St. John’s.

Kerlan-Jobe, which is the largest and most successful sports medicine fellowship program in the country, will be supported under an affiliation with the St. John’s Foundation.

SMOG, which has had a strong relationship with St. John’s for the past 25 years, will expand its affiliation with the health center by converting its clinic on the 4th floor of the 2020 Santa Monica Blvd. building in Santa Monica into a St. John’s outpatient department. SMOG will also contin-

ue to provide outpatient and inpatient services at St. John’s.

“Bringing SMOG and Kerlan-Jobe under the St. John’s umbrella of care will allow us to better serve our patients,” said Lazatin. “The talent and experience these two great orthopedic powerhouses bring is undeniable. This new venture will enable us to continue to provide the breakthrough medicine and inspired healing for which we are known.”

Kerlan-Jobe and SMOG have already developed reputations as the go-to clinics for sports medicine care in Los Angeles. Both work with Los Angeles-area teams such as the Lakers, Sparks, Dodgers, Angels, Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Chivas USA and LA Galaxy as well as collegiate athletic departments at USC, Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine and Santa Monica College.

This is all in addition to national and international organizations and events including the PGA, Majo League Baseball, US Soccer, Amgen Tour of California, Cirque du Soleil and the World Cup. “St. John’s sees its 2012 Corporate Leadership Award event honoring Timothy J. Leiweke as the perfect place to announce this new venture,” said Lazatin. “An extraordinary leader, Tim is dedicated to revitalizing the economic, civic and social landscape of Los Angeles. His achievements have created positive change that has resulted in extraordinary and lasting benefits to the community.”

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T H E FA S H I O N O F B E V E R LY H I L L S

Fashion News & Notes

Derek Lam Said Separating From Tod’s According to sources, Derek Lam has parted ways with Tod’s, where he has served as creative director since 2006.

It is understood that Lam’s fall collection, which was presented during Milan Fashion Week last month, was his last for the Italian leather goods house.

For fall, Lam was inspired by a photo he saw of a young, wild Mick Jagger and his circle of friends, including Anita Pallenberg, lounging like squatters in a grand

Della Valle said that the board proposed to pay a dividend of 2.50 euros, or $3.27 at current exchange, per share — a 25 percent increase compared with the previous year, and corresponding to a pay-out of 56.7 percent of the group’s net income. Pending approval next month, the dividend will be paid on May 24, “considering that the group has all the financial resources necessary to continue its growth story and its estate. Lam translated the idea investment activity,” said with a subtle hand, adding Della Valle. more leather outerwear, Tod’s Beverly Hills, 333 North including a white suede coat Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. and patent leather green and WWD gold metallic shearlings. He also updated new versions of Ferragamo Profits Rise 69.8 the D and Miky bags, as well Percent as the Aspen shoe, which he Salvatore Ferragamo Group interpreted with a platform closed the year of its public heel. listing with flying colors, Tod’s Net Up 23.8 Percent Tod’s S.p.A. closed 2011 with a 23.8 percent increase in net profits, which reached 135 million euros, or $187.6 million at average exchange rates, in the year ended Dec. 31.

reporting a 69.8 percent increase in net profit. Boosted by worldwide growth, the bottom line at the Florencebased fashion house reached 103.3 million euros, or $143.6 million at average

exchange rate, in the 12 months ended Dec. 31.

Revenues rose 26.2 percent to 986.4 million euros, or $1.37 billion, compared with the previous year.

During a conference call with analysts, CEO Michele Norsa trumpeted Ferragamo’s “heritage” in helping to drive business and China’s role as a “major engine of growth, not only locally but everywhere in the world.”

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It costs $90.00 and is available at the St John’s Health Center Medical Plaza pharmacy.

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Planning Commission Yields Changes to Gateway Project

By Laura Coleman Last week the Planning Commission grew closer to codifying development standards for “The Gateway Project” at the intersection of Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards that would encourage projects which creatively address the spatial challenges of the narrow parcels while effectively redeveloping an important entry into Beverly Hills.

“We want this to really be TRANSMISSION LA—On Wednesday, Beastie Boys singer Mike D (back row, fourth from left) held court on

a gateway we can be proud of,” Planning Commission Chair Dan Yukelson said. “Our goal is to create development objectives that provide protective language to ensure projects do not cause adverse impacts to the surrounding neighborhood and result in an inordinate amount of traffic.”

The process of changing the zones and developing the properties at 9817, 9848 and (see ‘GATEWAY,’ page 9)

the penthouse of Chateau Marmont with artists participating in “Transmission LA: Audio Visual Club," which he is curating. The multi-disciplinary festival will run from April 20 through May 6 at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA Los Angeles. Among those joining him were Lauren Mackler, Sage Vaughn, Robert McKinley, Roy Choi, Benjamin Jones, David Kramer, Sammy Harkham and Will Fowler.

WireImage Photo by John Shearer

No Decisions Made On Roxbury Park

By Marla Schevker The Recreation & Parks Commission liaison committee met Wednesday to discuss programming plans for the rehabilitation or rebuild of the Roxbury Park community center.

The liaison committee met to discuss scaling back the oversized project after bids were rejected in December for coming in over budget.

The committee decided to look into renovating the existing community center. Vice Mayor Willie Brien said the cost of hiring a consultant to evaluate renovating the existing structure was estimated at $20,000. The City has the option to tear down the existing community center and build one of similar size and scope.

“Nothing has been decid-

ed,” Brien said. “[Community members] want it done right and we’re going to do our very best to get it done right. We won’t agree on everything, but we’re going to do our best to come up with something that meets the needs of the community.”

In a letter to Recreation and Parks Commissioner and (see ‘ROXBURY PARK,’ page 16)

SPRINKLES—Omaha residents Katie and Maddie Vosik visited the newly opened Sprinkles cupcake ATM during a trip to Beverly Hills.

Courier Photo By Laura Coleman

BH To Install New Mayor, Vice Mayor Next Week On Tuesday, the City of Beverly Hills will hold an installation ceremony to formally swear in its new mayor and vice mayor. Vice Mayor Willie Brien is scheduled to be installed as mayor for a one-year term and Councilmember John Mirisch is scheduled to be installed as vice mayor.

The ceremony, open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, 8949 Wilshire Blvd. The City bears no cost for using the Academy facilities.

Free parking with shuttle service is available in garages lo(see ‘INSTALLATION,’ page 16)

NEW PRESIDENT—Beverly Hills Realtor Lee Ziff (center) was installed as new president for the World Alliance For Israel Political Action Committee (WAIPAC) at the Museum of Tolerance. Taking part in the program, were (from left): Dan Schnur, director of USC’s Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics; Mac Ziff, Ziff, BH Realtor Tamar Youssefian and Jason Boxt, Glover Park Group senior VP in the Policy, Research and Integrated Strategies Division in the Washington, D.C. office. Israeli Consul General David Siegel also attended.

Photo by Orly Halevy

BH Hadassah Group Celebrates 50 Years Of Service Fifty years ago, a dozen young women gathered around a coffee table in a Beverly Hills living room and discussed the dream of starting a Hadassah Group.

They named their organization the Elana Group of Hadassah, and on Sunday, March 4 the group celebrated

its anniversary and honored its surviving active founders at the historic Culver Hotel in Culver City.

One of those honored was longtime resident Judy Wilkin.

“We were all newlyweds,” recalled Wilkin. “I think I had been married six months.”

They were also starting

their families. Wilkin remembered an early installation where all the women at the head table were pregnant.

“And we were legacies,” she said. “We all had mothers, aunts, grandmothers and sisters who were part of Hadassah.” (see ‘HADASSAH,’ page 16)

COC Annual Report Shows BHUSD Spent $13.7 Million Of Measure E

By Marla Schevker The BHUSD Citizens Oversight Committee (COC) gave its annual presentation to the Board of Education Tuesday. The COC began in 2002, as volunteer organization to

oversee bond proceeds and expenditures and review the audit reports.

According to the COC report, the BHUSD sold approximately $72 million in bonds in 2009 and as of June 30, 2011

had about $60.6 million left.

Of the $13.7 million in total expenditures, $3.2 million was spent on legal fees, $2.65 million was spent on project and program management and (see ‘COC,’ page 9)

ADOPT ME—Pinkie and Sylvester are 8-months old and looking for a loving home. This brother/sister pair is friendly with other animals and both start purring as soon as they are picked up. To meet these kitty siblings, contact Kira@RHLgroup.com. For more dogs and cats ready for adoption visit furbabyrescue.org.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Israeli Consulate Moves After 40 Years

By Laura Coleman After 40 years at its current location, the Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles is moving six miles west to the Landmark II building at 11766 Wilshire Blvd. following the

expiration of its current lease in Mid-Wilshire.

While the new location places the consulate further from the “center of action,” according to Israeli Administration Affairs Consul Ofer Mazar,

the Westside location offers greater access to people traveling from the valley.

“We believe this will serve as a more convenient location,” Israeli Consul Gen. (see ‘ISRAELI CONSULATE,’ page 7)

G O O D N E I G H B O R S — L e s l i e Cohen gets her hair styled by A n d r e s Velez in the offices of Il Cielo after the power went out at N i c k Chavez, a Beverly Hills hair salon.

Local Businesses Band Together During Outage

By Laura Coleman For the past 15 years, Leslie Cohen has driven from the valley to make her lunchtime appointment at Nick Chavez’ Beverly Hills hair salon on Burton Way and North Wetherly Drive.

This past Wednesday, however, Cohen rescheduled her normal time for later in the day and found herself at 3 p.m., most unexpectedly, seated before a mirror inside the offices of one of the City’s most romantic restaurants, Il Cielo, getting a

blow-out from her favorite Nick Chavez stylist, Andres Velez.

“If I had kept to my schedule, this wouldn’t have happened,” she laughed, as Velez flipped her now dry hair over her face to add more body before putting in large rollers in the upstairs’ office of the restaurant on Burton Way. “The straighthaired people all got to leave.”

Cohen was one of two Nick Chavez clients who got to witness firsthand the power of good neighbor relationships when fol-

lowing a power outage, Chavez telephoned his friend and neighbor, Il Cielo owner Pasquale Vericella, and asked a favor: Might he avail himself to the restaurateur's power?

According to Southern California Edison spokesperson Mashi Nyssen, the power outage was caused by an underground failure and impacted 1,065 customers from 2:01-4:13 p.m. in the square of Burton Way, Wilshire Boulevard, Doheny Drive and Robertson Boulevard.

BOOKENDS— Horace Mann 4th grader Tristan Ka reads to a group of students at Los A n g e l e s Elementary School.

Horace Mann delivered 2,500 books to their sister school on Wednesday.

These were collected for the B o o k E n d s Program.

Fairburn Online Auction Open, Raising Money For The School Fairburn School has introduced its online auction, an effort to raise money for the Fairburn Youth Association. The online auction, for the parent fundraising organization for

the elementary school, will take place through Sunday at www.biddingforgood.com/fairburn.

Items available at the auction include two house tickets

to Garth Brooks, a night’s stay at the Wynn Resort, athletics tickets including Dodgers or Clippers and VIP seats to a tap(see ‘FAIRBURN SCHOOL,’ page 7)

VOISIN—The Mullin Automotive Museum has announced it will play host to a comprehensive Gabriel Voisin exhibit during the fall. More details on the exhibit will be released in the coming months. For more information on the Mullin Automotive Museum, log onto www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com.

Photo By Michael Furman Photography

BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | MARCH 16, 2012 Page 5 M U LT I C U L TURAL—El Rodeo celeb r a t e d M u l t i c u l t u ra l week with different events each day. On Monday it was book reading; Tuesday–food t a s t i n g ; Wednesday –arts and crafts; and Thursday –an assembly with a flamenco dancer. Above: A n d r e w Blauvelt and Sasha Nol sampled foods from other countries Below: Reggie Zuckerman made God’s Eyes.

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nomination as best featured actress.

It was then that a friend mentioned she might enjoy meeting a group of nuns at a Catholic abbey in Connecticut.

After

Mother Dolores, as the former actress Dolores Hart, arrived in 1963 at the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, CT. to join the community of Benedictine nuns, whose motto is ‘Prayer and Work.’ She serves as Prioress of the Abbey.

The day begins at 2 AM

with prayers and Gregorian chants.

Forty cloistered Benedictine nuns live a life of quiet contemplation, their psalmody resonating all day and all night.

So reveals Mother Dolores, Prioress of the Abbey of Regina Laudis in the bucolic countryside of Bethlehem, CT., founded in 1948 and elevated to the status of an abbey in 1976. Regina Laudis translates as Queen of Praise. The Benedictine motto?

Prayer and work.

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aria Cooper Janis, who’s lately published a keepsake book, Gary Cooper: Enduring Style, with photographs of her matinee idol dad, suggested we phone Mother Dolores.

Remembered by Hollywood fans and cinema historians as Dolores Hart, she received Elvis Presley’s first screen kiss when she was 19 in the 1957 comedy Loving You. “Early pals we were, Maria and I,” recalls Mother Dolores.

“We’d stop by Will Wright’s soda fountain in Beverly Hills for ice cream cones.”

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opposite Montgomery Clift, George Hamilton, Robert Wagner, Anthony Quinn, Anna Magnani, a favorite role was the Dutch-Jewish Holocaust survivor in Lisa. Her costar was Stephen Boyd, for whom she long ago confessed “a romantic affection.” Broadway beckoned, debuting in a comedy of manners, The Pleasure Of His Company, appearing with George Peppard and Cyril Ritchard, and earning a Tony Page 6 | March 16, 2012

her initial visit, she realized that she belonged in the tranquil world of the Abbey. Backing off an engagement to architect Donald Robinson in 1963, she packed a single suitcase, and, at 24, arrived at the Abbey in Bethlehem. Not knowing what to expect, she found herself sleeping in a barn and using a bathroom with ten people. In 1970, she took her final vows that include the vow of poverty, and two years later became the Abbey's Dean of Education.

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n occasion, Maria Cooper Janis visits Mother Dolores at the Abbey, a two-hour drive from Manhattan to Northwestern Connecticut. “The Abbey’s in disrepair and needs help, every building requires major renovating, the plumbing’s collapsing … so much must be done.”

“All

true,” confirmed Mother Dolores when we spoke this week. “We’re a sustaining farm with 400 acres of cultivated and wild land.

Some areas are designated as an ‘environmental, historical preserve.’ Our nuns create pottery and candles, are skilled at blacksmithing, weaving, beekeeping for our honey.

They attend to the field work, look after the sheep and cows, cheese making, gardens with their vegetables, herbs and flowers, greenhouses, the bakery, sewing and laundry rooms. We have recorded four CDs of Gregorian chants, and our arts and crafts are available at the gift shop, or online at www.reginalaudis.com.

“We

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’m handy with tools, and repaired whatever was broken. I constructed a carpentry shop. When a coffin was needed, I built it. Since then, I’ve built, all told, seventeen hexagonal coffins to embrace our women going to God. Oddly, my great-grandfather was a coffin maker.

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ur guesthouses for women and men offer hospitality for a few days to visitors who yearn for spiritual solice, are afflicted with illnesses, or facing oppression of all kinds.

The guest houses operate on a donations-only basis.

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he Abbey’s prime concern is providing better living conditions – our ‘temporary’ rundown quarters have served us for 60 years. We pray for space to welcome other women answering the call for a religious vocation.

Women who’ll take our spirituality and mission into the future. Our youngest postulant is Sister Maria Evangelista, who’s in her late twenties, and our eldest, Mother Irene, remains spry in her nineties.

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his is why we’re embarking on an urgent twophase $4 million New Horizons Renovation Project that’s detailed on our Website.

Every gift is tax-deductible.”

After

an infected root canal surgery, Mother Dolores was diagnosed with peripheral idiopathic neuropathy, suffering intense pain, unable to walk, requiring a wheelchair, until Dr. Norman Latov in New York found the necessary combination of medications that balanced her immune system.

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hose cheering Mother Dolores on the red carpet at this year’s Oscar awards witnessed her now-resounding health and ageless blue-eyed beauty.

She blew a loud healthy whistle at the screaming fans. Her HBO documentary, God Is Bigger Than Elvis, was nominated in the short documentary division, and she flew West for the Oscar night at the invitation of the Academy.

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n the documentary, premiering on April 5, Mother Dolores describes her adjustment to the monastery as being “skinned alive.”

Besides her daily life at the Abbey, the film includes playful moments.

Nuns engaging in a snowball contest, scurrying after a renegade cow, Mother Dolores holding hands with her past fiancé.

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bout entering monastic life, Mother Dolores reflects, “How do you explain God … how do you explain love?”

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he answers the letters she receives by post or by email. “I read every one.” For seven years, she’s worked on a memoir, Ear Of The Heart, cowritten with Dick DeNeut, a former president of Globe Photos, that’s scheduled for publication by Ignatius Press.

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ach of the nuns at the Abbey live privately in our cells … in my office I keep company with a canary, ten finches, a 21-year-old African grey parrot named Toby, and a great dane Inca. If the chips are down, and if anyone needs me, I may even treat them to a beer.”

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Emmy Rossum

Zoe Saldana

Melina Kanakarides with daughters Zoe and Karina

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Michael Chiklis with family

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fter relinquishing her Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences membership, Karl Malden, upon becoming president, asked her to reinstate, wanting her voice and vote now that screeners are available for members. “There are no favors,” she adds, “Like everyone else, I pay my dues.”

he thanks HBO for the generous comfort afforded her and a traveling helpmate at the Four Seasons Hotel during the Oscar

Steven Tyler

David wear our Schwimmer denim habits while we’re working. A neighbor gifted us some years ago with a blackand-white bull and a pregnant black-and-white heifer that would begin an Abbey family of black-and-white cows to match the habits of our working nuns. We now have 30 black-and-white cows on the property, and they are a sight, complimenting us with the clothing we wear.”

n 1986, Mother Dolores opened a 400-seat Gary-Olivia Performing Arts Center with

the

weekend. “Truth is that I was stunned by the changes in Los Angeles. I had come home, but felt tremendous pain … high buildings everywhere ... where were all the people I knew?”

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wooden benches. “We named it for Gary Cooper and Patricia Neal’s daughter Olivia, with support from a Paul Newman contribution for the roof. “The arts are a basic need … opening up what is holy in us, teaching us how to live together. With our young neighbors, we’ve staged Fiddler On The Roof, West Side Story, My Fair Lady.

John Varvatos with wife Joyce and daughter Thea during the reception at John’s menswear boutique on Melrose Avenue that benefited Stuart House, which assists abused women.

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College Notes...

Simone Justine Schenkel of Beverly Hills is a recipient of the Dean’s Award for academic excellence during the 2011 fall term at Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y., where she is a member of the class of 2014.

To be eligible for the award, a student must achieve a 3.30 or higher average while enrolled in four courses.

Schenkel, a graduate of Windward School and the daughter of Dr. Steven S. and Leslie J. Schenkel, is concentrating in Peace and Conflict Studies. ***** Spencer Fogelman of Beverly Hills was named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Emory College, the undergraduate, liberal arts college of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. To be eligible for the list, students

must be in the top 20 percent of Emory College or have a GPA of approximately 3.81 or higher.

Fogelman is the son of James Fogelman and Debby Joffe of Beverly Hills. ***** Tamara Stone of Beverly Hills is spending the spring 2012 trimester abroad studying art history, visual arts and Italian language in Florence, Italy.

Stone is a junior history and English major at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. More than 60 percent of Union students from all disciplines study abroad in dozens of countries. Students can choose from a term abroad, a miniterm (over winter or summer break), a non-Union program or an independent study abroad.

ISRAELI CONSULATE

“We saw it as an opportunity to move to a more secure place ... and make life better and easier for our employees,” Mazar said, noting that finding comparable properties in the MidWilshire area was challenging given the consulate’s security needs. “We didn’t have a lot of choice but to further ourselves from the movers and shakers.”

The Israeli Consulate will re-open its doors at its new location on Monday, Mar. 26 at 9 am.

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David Siegel said.

Around 100 Israelis visit the consulate every day.

The Israeli Consulate signed a 20year lease for approximately 11,000 square-feet on the 16th floor of the Class A building which is home to eight other Consulate Generals: Azerbaijan, Britain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Netherlands, Norway, and Romania.

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ing of Big Bang Theory, Chelsea Lately, Conan and Dr. Phil.

Other items include theater tickets, a day at the museum and a skiing,

bowling or ice-skating adventure.

Bidding is open through Sunday at www.biddingforgood.com/fairburn and for more information on Fairburn Avenue Elementary School, visit www.fairburnschool.org.

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Another Roger Lefkon Phobia

THE FEAR OF LABELS!!

My earliest encounter with labels was as a sleepaway camper where everything that I possessed had a name tag on it including my shoes, sweats, socks, shirts, shorts, sweaters, shark repellent and, as an aid to achieving “All Around Camper” status, my bottle of steroids.

For some inexplicable reason these tags always contained my middle name, no doubt to set me apart from all of the other Roger Lefkons roaming the planet. These labels were highly durable and virtually indestructible thus guaranteeing that they would stick with me through my nursing home years and beyond.

This early experience led to a fear of all kinds of labels including those infamous mattress tags that contained a warning that unauthorized removal carried with it the threat of a stiff fine or in the case of repeat offenders, a midnight visit by the mattress patrol who would snatch you from your bed and see to it that you were never heard from again. My exwife was a casualty of such a disappearing act.

Sticky labels, the kind that you find on fruit, are not easily removed and I have never been

able to develop the skill set necessary to pry off the tags without also taking off some of the skin and thus exposing the inner fruit to prying eyes and a wide range of bacteria. Then there are those mysterious bar codes you find on the surface of apples, kiwis and kumquats (round not oval).

Sticky label authorities will tell you that these codes reveal the price, where and when the fruit was grown, the vital statistics, including the TV viewing habits, blood type and sexual preferences, of the picker, whether the specimen was genetically altered and if, when no one was looking, the fruit was sprayed with herbicides, fungicides or pesticides or simply left alone to survive on it’s own like the rest of us.

Other scary labels to fear include food themed monikers for members of the mob, tough guys who answer to Cracker Jack, Meatball, Johnny Pizza, Mush, Stuffed Cabbage and, as soon as he is released from the penitentiary, Gluten-Free.

There are also labels to describe people: “he’s not the brightest crayon in the box”; “she’s a good eater”; “he’s a mench”; “she’s a diva”; “he’s a

loser”; “she’s a survivor”; “he’s a stand up guy;” “she’s a looker” and “they are both to die for.”

Vanity license plates manufactured by the creative arts section of the state prison system are also of concern to me since they provide complete strangers with an instant snap shot of who you are. Cereal KLR; OCDMD; Godfada; Odd Cple and Lic 2 Kill have all been spotted around town, many sporting handicap signage.

Labels found on packaged food products can be misleading, confusing and intimidating. Nutrition facts labels are based on a 2,000 calorie diet which, of course, does not apply to the more than 100 million Americans who are currently overweight or plan to join the ranks of the obese by years end.

In order to fully comprehend the significance of USDA labeling on meat products it’s almost mandatory that you first have a degree in Food & Nutrition. How else to sort out the meaning of number of calories, calories from fat, we’re talking all kinds of fat, and details about protein, cholesterol, sodium and vitamins.

I’m also at a loss when it comes to grasping the implications of product dating labels such as sell-by, best if used- by and use-by.

One false reading can land

you in the ICU where the only nutritional information you will need to know is what’s in your Jello, plain Jello, not the gourmet kind with tiny pieces of fruit in it.

The recording industry is another source of label induced anxiety. Those benign labels, RCA, Columbia, Capitol and Decca have, over time, been replaced by Asylum, Panic Button, Death Row, Black Eye and Big Scary Monsters, a UK record label with the hit album, “Pulled Apart By Horses.”

Among the most frightening labels are those descriptive stickers affixed to military weapons. Hardware such as fragmentation grenades (contains 5-ounces of explosive material, employs a detonator type fuse, comes in olive drab with yellow stripes, (not suitable for children under 10 or pets under 3); portable rocket launchers (spring loaded fins, rear blast warning, adjustable sling, range 15km, warning that if accidentally launched projectile cannot be retrieved, effective against tanks and unruly spring break celebrants), nuclear/biological gas masks (sealed cheek filters, large eye holes, nylon head harness, non-alcoholic drink tube, caution: will melt at 800 degrees, available in designer colors for him and her). All the above items come with a large print owners manual and a two week parts and service warranty.

BEVERLY HILLS Perhaps the scariest label of all is the sticker shock that awaits high end new car buyers.

The Bugatti Veyron goes for $1.7 million, the Lamborghni Revention can be yours for $1.6 million and you can drive the Ferrari Enzo out of the showroom for a very reasonable $670,000. As you might expect they all come with big time payment books.

My taste is a bit more modest which is why I prefer to be seen in a stripped down Hyundai Accent with a sticker price of $10,705 but if you buy one be prepared to bring a portable radio and a battery powered three speed electric fan with you.

Longtime Beverly Hills resident Roger Lefkon is a veteran TV writer/producer. He was also a former senior executive with Merv Griffin Entertainment.

NEW EVP–Beverly Hills-based Lucent Capital has named Bruce F. Evans executive VP of the real estate inventment banking firm.

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PERES (Continued from page 1)

Jewish Americans as well.

Concurrent with Peres’ visit, the Obama Administration denied Israel the use of it’s “bunker-buster” bomb, thereby fueling sentiment that, despite the logistical challenges of accomplishing Israel’s goal to quell the threat posed by Iran having the ability to make nuclear weapons, the United States doesn’t support the efforts of the Middle East’s only democracy.

“The past few years have shown that the U.S. President is not a friend of Israel,” Israeli activist Ari Bussel said.

“If the United States doesn’t stand up to it’s responsibility to the world, no one else will.”

Six million of the world’s 14 million Jews live in Israel. Nearly one million Jews live in Los Angeles.

According to Israeli Consul General David Siegel, Peres’ visit was intended to highlight a message of peace and hope.

“What I’m hearing is that the community is very excited,” Siegel said.

“He’s the great uniter.”

In addition to speaking to nearly 1,400 members of the Jewish community in an hour-long conversation with Emmy-winning journalist Campbell Brown on March 8 at the Beverly Hilton, while in Los Angeles Peres visited DreamWorks Animation where he addressed a campus of 1,000 employees, Creative Artists Agency as a “thank you” to the television industry (11 U.S. shows are based on Israeli content), and engaged the Latino community in

COC (Continued from page 4)

$1.8 million was spent on the high school and again on Horace Mann.

Boardmember Lisa Korbatov said all of the geotechnical experts and engineers the district has hired to fight the Westside Subway Extension Tunnel under the high school have fallen under the umbrella of “law firm.” Even the payments for the trenching will fall under the legal category, she said.

The COC is comprised of four committees: the audit committee, the construction committee, the ethics committee and the public relations committee. Public Relations Chair Howard Goldstein said the COC will be reaching out to the community through platforms like Beverly High’s KBEV to get information out regarding Measure E spending. However, Goldstein said the committee is still determining how best to reach Los Angeles at large.

GATEWAY (Continued from page 4)

9900 Santa Monica Boulevard has been underway for the better part of a decade. In November, the Commission rejected a proposal to build a four-story 65-foot tall mixed-use project at the site of the former railway property at the west corner of the “Gateway.”

The Commission also denied a zone change request from transportation to commercial for all three former railroad properties along Santa Monica Boulevard, which would have allowed for a 2:1 floor area ratio (FAR) and a

a unique event that included five members of Congress.

“His presence is a powerful reminder of the original dream and a booster shot for those who find their interest or enthusiasm for Israel flagging because of the day-to-day difficulties of the state,” Los Angeles’ Sinai Temple Rabbi David Wolpe said. “What other state is born in a region where everyone wishes it were dead?”

According to Rabbi Laura Gellar of Temple Emanuel in Beverly Hills, Peres’ vision and optimism serves as an inspiration to the entire community.

“I think the major challenge that faces American Jewry is lack of connection to a large sense of peoplehood,” she said. “He enables us to remain hopeful, even at times when hopefulness is a challenging response.”

One of the younger Temple Emanuel congregants who attended the Jewish Federation-sponsored event at the Beverly Hilton, 34-year-old Steven Stiglitz, said he was surprised with Peres’ message of hope and optimism.

“I expected to go there and hear the drums of war beating,” he said. “I probably should have known better.”

The 88-year-old Nobel Laureate is regarded as the last founding father of Israel who remains active in politics and is frequently lauded for his unwavering optimism in the face of constant adversity.

“He tells us don’t for a second stop believing, don’t stop dreaming,” Bussel said.

Chair Woodrow Clark made four recommendations to the board on behalf of the COC. Firstly, he said, the COC knows it is important to continue the evaluation of geotechnical issues throughout the district and recommended the BHUSD continue to study those problems.

Secondly, there are outstanding concerns about latent defects where construction was performed under prior bond measures and the district should explore legal options on those failings.

Thirdly, the COC requested the board put a notice out for new members for the committee, especially experts in construction.

Lastly, the COC inquired if they could receive a modest budget to help with public relations.

The COC will next meet on April 19 at 4 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. For more information on the COC and Measure E expenditures, visit www.bhusd.org.

45-foot height limit.

As of March 8, the Commission decided to give less than the full 2.0 FAR as allowed under C3 commercial zoning to approximately 1.5 to 1.7 FAR. In addition, the Commission now has the discretion to allow up to four stories on two of the parcels depending on how the developers address each of the objectives by providing community benefits like green space, additional public parking and iconic architecture.

“These objectives, by being broad in nature, in no way loosen any City development standards,” Yukelson said.

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I M P O R TA N T

Happenings Around Town

•Saks Hosting Charity Shopping Spree For Africa’s Same Sky Next Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saks Fifth Avenue, 9600 Wilshire Blvd., will play host to an ethical shopping event featuring Same Sky jewelry, a trade-not-aid initiative that employs African women living with HIV/AIDs as artisans, teaching them to make hand crocheted necklaces and bracelets on the global marketplace.

Francine LeFrak Same Sky founder Francine LeFrak will be welcomed by local supporters such actresses Sela Ward, Marie Bello and Linda Hart, DreamWorks executive Leslee Feldman, producer Anne Kopelson, among others in the Jewelry Gallery there.

During the trunk show, Same Sky will debut its spring colors and resort collection including new Fabric Wrap bracelets ($30 $40), Prosperity seed bead bracelets ($60 - $95), and signature hand-blown glass beaded bracelets and necklaces ($160 $400).

All net-proceeds from the sale of Same Sky's jewelry go to empowering more women artisans and expanding into other regions. The jewelry is now worn by celebrities including Meryl Streep, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Queen Latifah, Goldie Hawn, Jessica Alba, etc.

For more information, call 310-275-4211 or visit: samesky.com.

•BBBSLA Spring Accessories Spring Luncheon/Fashion Show The Guild of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles

ZENYATTA DELIVERS AGAIN–Ann and Jerry Moss returned to Beverly Hills from Kentucky last weekend where they witnessed their champion mare Zenyatta deliver a 150-pound baby colt sired by Bernardini. One of the most popular thoroughbreds of the past half century, she won 19 out of 20 races. Tomorrow, Santa Anita Park will present fans a poster celebrating the “blessed event” from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Paddock Gardens as a benefit for Canter, a non-profit providing retired racehorses with for new careers after the finish line.

presents its “Accessories for Success” Spring luncheon/ fashion show at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Friday, Mar. 23. Featured will be fashions from Neiman Marcus with actress/model Amber Valetta serving as emcee.

Honorees include Anne Globe, CMO of DreamWorks Animation (Excellence in Mentoring award) and Sharon Harroun Peirce (Innovator award), director of BritWeek and LA’s Best.

Guild members Sandy Bilson, Laura Lizer and Vicki Martin are co-chairs while Joni Berry, Jackie Collins, NancyJane Goldston and Joanna Poitier serve as honorary co-chairs.

Prior to the luncheon there will be a boutique with a variety of select vendors.

“Both honorees have demonstrated a long-standing commitment as role models for civic involvement and at-risk youth,” said Tiffany Siart, president/CEO of BBBSLA. Founded in 1986, the Guild of BBBSLA has raised nearly $10 million to support the one-to-one mentoring programs.

Table packages begin at $3,000 and individual tickets at $250. For information, call 323904-4400.

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ACTORS FUND–Veteran Hollywood publicist/film marketing executive Dale C. Olson has been named chair of the “Actors’ Fund For Everyone in Entertainment” committee overseeing the Lillian Booth nursing and assisted living home in New Jersey. Pictured (from left) by Actors Fund COO Barbara Davis, Home Administrator Jordan Strohl, trustee/music executive Abby Schroeder; Actors’ Fund Chair Brian Stokes Mitchell, a leading Broadway star, and Olson. Meanwhile (right photo), presidentMitzi Gaynor, Dick Van Dyke and chair Joni Berry of the Professional Dancers’ Association, an Actors’ Fund affiliate, are getting set to honor Julie Andrews at the 25th Gypsy Awards in The Beverly Hilton Sunday.

FANCY FOOTWEAR—Luxury footwear designer Dana Davis (right) showcased her new spring/summer 2012 collection during a personal appearance at Bloomingdale’s in Century City.

Guests had the opportunity to test out her signature invisible comfort technology. She is pictured with Stefano Pedretti, director of merchandising for Dana Davis Shoes.

Photo by Maxine Picard

row, the culinary luck of the Irish will be offered in three settings at The Peninsula B.H.. A traditional holiday menu topped by corned beef and cabbage will be offered for lunch and dinner in The Belvedere, The Club Bar, the handsome and elegant lounge; and The Living Room, the newly refreshed open salon with large comfortable sofas and multiple fireplaces. The three course prix fixe menu is priced at $38 for lunch and $49 for dinner.

Reservations can be made by phoning 310-975-2736.

•Jerry Cutler To Preside Over Seder Services In Cabo San Lucas THE ARTIST DIRECTOR– Still celebrating his big triumph at the Oscars is winning French director Michael Hazanavicius (right) of The Artist. He is pictured receiving a watch from Rodeo Drive jewelry designer Raju Rasiah during Roger and Lynn Neal’s “Ultimate Beauty & Couture” exhibit at L’Ermitage.

Photo by Glen Lipton

Rabbi Jerry Cutler, The Courier’s movie critic, will preside over a Seder during the first three days of Passover (April 6-8) at the Sheraton Hacienda Del Sol resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Special attention will be taken for the food preparation. He will lead discussions tailored to Jewish customs and traditions, and movies.

Call Jayson Stirrup or Berenice Reyes for reservations at the Sheraton–888-672-7137.

Those wanting to meet with a hotel representative should phone The Creative Arts Temple 310470-3888.

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M E D I C I N E , H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Names In The News...

Braxton, Film Executives Join Lupus LA Council Six-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Toni Braxton, along with film executives Lauren Shuler Donner and Nancy Utley have joined the Lupus LA Executive Council.

A longtime supporter of Lupus LA, Braxton is also living with lupus herself. As a council member Braxton will help lead efforts on behalf of the organization, whose goals include raising awareness, promoting research and education, and serving the needs of people with lupus and their families throughout Southern California.

At a 2010 Lupus LA event, Braxton publicly announced she had lupus, a debilitating autoimmune disease that can attack the body’s tissues and organs, affects more than 1.5 million Americans, and is more prevalent among women of color. The cause of lupus is unknown and it is difficult to diagnose and treat as there is no cure.

• Donner, whose film producer credits include the X-Men franchise, The Secret Life of Bees and You’ve Got Mail, among many others, has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a Women In Film Crystal award for her achievements.

• Utley was appointed to president of Fox Searchlight Pictures in 2009, managing all aspects of the company including production, acquisitions, marketing and distribution alongside fellow President Stephen Gilula.

She has overseen some of Fox Searchlight’s most successful films such as the Academy Award-nominated The Descendants and Black Swan, Academy Award winner for Best Picture Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, and countless others.

“Both Lauren and Nancy have been longtime Lupus LA supporters and we are so grateful that they will be bringing their expertise and enthusiasm to our organization,” said Lupus LA Chairman Adam Selkowitz. “To have these media industry influencers on our team will help enable Lupus LA to continue to expand lupus awareness around the world.”

Lupus LA will celebrate its annual Orange Ball on May 24 at The Beverly Wilshire.

For tickets and information, visit www.lupusla.org or call 310-657-5667.

Melamed Honored By Iranian Jewish Women’s Group Shahla Kayvanfar Melamed, Pharm D. was one of two women to receive the Shamsi Hekmat Achievement award at the Iranian Jewish Women’s Organization’s annual lunch and ceremony at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Persian actor Fariborz David Diaan served as the event’s emcee and music was provided by

Sohrab & Perjad.

Dr. Melamed earned her degree in pharmacology the the University of Tehran. After the revolution, she came to America with her family.

She passed the pharmacy exam and earned her U.S. license. (see ‘NAMES,’ page 14)

Clinic Marks Glaucoma Week With Free Screenings In honor of World Glaucoma Week, celebrated March 11-17, The Glaucoma Institute of Beverly Hills, 8733 Beverly Blvd., Suite 301, is offering free eye screenings to the public.

Appointments may be made by calling the institute, 310-8551112. Screenings include an eye pressure and vision check (does not replace a complete eye exam), optic nerve evaluation and risk assessment with the glaucoma specialty staff.

Dr. Michael Berlin, director of the institute said, “Glaucoma, the ‘sneak thief of sight’ is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the U.S. affecting nearly four million, and worldwide, affecting 65 million. And these numbers that can be expected to increase as the population ages. Unfortunately, many people with glaucoma are unaware that they have it until there is a large amount of irreversible vision loss.”

Those at a higher risk include: adults 45 years and older (although young adults can also get glaucoma); people of AfricanAmerican, Hispanic, or Asian decent; people with a family history of glaucoma, use steroids, have suffered an eye injury, are diabetic, near sighted or who have high blood pressure.

Health Happenings....

College Fair Saturday For Students With Learning Disabilities, Special Needs A college fair for students with learning disabilities will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Summit View School, 12101 W. Washington Blvd.

Summit View School is a school of The Help Group, a nonprofit serving children and young adults with special needs relating to autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse and emotional problems.

The free event is open to the public.

Participating schools include: UCLA, UC Irvine, USC, (see ‘HAPPENINGS,’ page 14)

C E L E B R AT I N G SPECIAL

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By Todd Hutton, MD epression has long been a battle for many, and for those who continue to suffer even with medication, there is finally an option that is restoring the lives of thousands.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), approved by the FDA in October 2008 and recently featured on the Dr. Oz Show, is a major technological breakthrough in psychiatric treatment. This cutting edge technology for depression is now available at Southern California TMS Centers in Beverly Hills and Pasadena.

TMS can relieve depression when antidepressants are ineffective or cause intolerable side effects. This non-drug treatment is ideal for patients such as pregnant or nursing women, or those who want to avoid medication altogether because of side effects such as weight gain or sexual dysfunction.

TMS stimulates an area of the brain known to be underactive in patients with depression. An MRI strength magnet is positioned over the head to deliver repetitive magnetic pulses. Mood pathways are stimulated and become more active, restoring normal brain function and improving depressive symptoms.

TMS treatments are highly effective, safe, and well tolerated. No

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In addition to depression, TMS is also used for other psychiatric and neurologic conditions such as Bipolar Disorder, chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, anxiety, migraines, and auditory hallucinations. Research is also being done using TMS for post-stroke recovery.

Dr. Eric Levander, a Beverly Hills psychiatrist trained in TMS has said, “A majority of my depressed patients who have failed to get much relief using different antidepressant medication combinations have gotten considerably better with TMS. “ SoCal TMS Center is the largest provider of TMS in the country with multiple locations and nine affiliated doctors. Eighty percent of their patients have experienced improvement, with profound recovery in over half.

There is now an alternative for those suffering from depression.

Southern California TMS Center has the experience and compassion to help you overcome your depression.

For information contact Southern California TMS Center (866-3227776), www.socaltms.com.

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Art Exhibit Benefits All Saints’ Homeless Program An art show “Among You: Drawn to Compassion,” featuring works by visual artist and costume designer Lisa Lesniak, will be exhibit for one night only, from 6-9:30 p.m., today, Friday, March 16 at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 504 N. Camden Dr. Lesniak has created 30 portraits of guests who grace the All Saints’ Parish

patio each week for the Monday meal for the homeless.

Proceeds from all sales will benefit the church’s Homeless Assistance Services.

For more information, contact Debbie Gauer, 301-275--123, ext. 115 or at dgauer@allsaintsbh.org.

DGA Exhibit Celebrates Women’s History Month The exhibit “Women: Ideas, Images and Interpretations” opens Saturday, March 17 and runs through April 27 at Gallery 800 at the Historic Lankershim Arts Center., 5108 Lankershim Blvd.

The exhibit will feature works relating to the subject of women in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Gallery 800 showcases Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) members’ art in a series of eight shows throughout the year.

Artists in the new show include: • Chris Buchinsky – Moneyball (2011), Green Lantern (2011), Dinner For Schmucks (2010); • Mike Denering – Iron Man 2

(2010), Seven Pounds (2008), Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End (2007), Spider-Man 3 (2007), The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005), Spider-Man 2 (2004); • Antoinette J. Gordon – G.I. Jane (1997), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Pretty Woman (1990), The Bodyguard (1992), and • Dean Sherriff – Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011), Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes (2011), Red Riding Hood (2011).

Gallery hours are 2-8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, and 2-6 p.m., Sunday.

For more information, visit www.gallery800.com or follow the gallery on Twitter @ADG80

Salmon Is Feel-Good Fishing Film; Hill & Tatum Team Innervates Jump Street At first glance, Salmon Fishing In The Yemen sounds like a documentary produced by that country’s Department of Fish and Game. It’s not. Instead, it is a very pleasant film starring Ewan McGregor (Fred Jones), Kristin Scott Thomas (Patricia Maxwell) and Emily Blunt (Harriet) who, if you’re a guy, will fall for hook, line and sinker.

Based on a 2006 novel by Paul Torday, the movie is a low-key comedy about a Yemeni Sheikh who believes that publicizing his hobby will help promote “peace and spiritual reflection in a land ravaged by conflict.”

I went to the screening hesitantly because I ventured fishing only once in my life and the only thing I caught was a cold.

To my surprise, the screenplay isn’t only casting a rod into the ocean waiting for an unsuspecting, hungry fish to chomp on to the hook, but it is an enjoyable screenplay acted with the proper amount of restraint (after all, how much acting motivation can you pour into a movie about salmon?) by its three stars.

The Sheikh, played admirably by Amr Waked, hopes to make his dream of a desert filled with water, salmon and fishermen a reality. Britain’s leading expert on fishy endeavors (Jones) hopes to scale back the Sheikh’s aspirations with a dose of reality. He believes the project to be dead in the water.

However, the prime minister’s press secretary (Patricia) sees this as a good will opportunity for both countries.

With a heavy heart and the threat of losing his job, Jones agrees to go to Yemen convinced the scheme will never work.

Harriet, the Arab chief’s representative, has another angle and casts her bait to reel in the reluctant Jones.

There are some insignificant side

Jerry Cutler on Film stories that sink and are swept away by the tides of forgetfulness. What is important is that the producers and director, Lasse Hallstrom, have given us a feel good fishing film that doesn’t flounder.

2-1/2 bagels and a shmear out of 4 ******* Jonah Hill has, thankfully, rebounded from his last comedic movie, The Sitter, a travesty. In 21 Jump Street, he is paired with Channing Tatum as two undercover cops sent to check out an infiltration of drugs at a local high school. Hill is his brilliant, innocent and bumbling self and Tatum, surprisingly adept at comedy, is the perfect macho partner as the two unwittingly get into very funny situations.

The movie, with an assist from an excellent Ice Cube as their captain, starts off with a myriad of sight gags and hilarious dialogue geared to their target audience. And, as in most films of this genre, when story line and humor runs its course, the producers resort to the habitual silly car chase and vulgarity.

Cutting the last 15 minutes would have done wonders for the film and reaped better results. As it is I found 21 Jump Street very amusing and was able to tolerate a lot of the high-school low humor. But, the terribly gross scene toward the end siphoned off much of the accepting frame of mind I had settled into.

As far as the material goes, nothing is extraordinarily fresh. But pairing Hill and Tatum was a stroke of genius.

2-1/2 Bagels out of 4

MEETING JOEY—Doug Walker and Louise Taper of Beverly Hills were special guests of William H. and Karla Ahmanson for cocktails at their home to greet the artists behind the puppetry of War Horse. The play tells the story of young Albert’s beloved horse, Joey, who has been enlisted to fight for the English in World War I. Joey is caught in enemy crossfire and ends up serving both sides of the war before landing in no man’s land. Albert, not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home. What follows is a tale of courage, loyalty and friendship, filled with music and songs and told with innovative stagecraft. At the heart of the show are life-sized puppets that bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to life. The drama and winner of the 2011 Tony Award for “Best Play” will be presented at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre, June 13-July 29. Bill Ahmanson is president of CTG’s board.

Taper is a member of the board, and both she and Ahmanson are members of CTG’s Artistic Director’s Circle.

Photo by Ryan Miller of Capture Imaging

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Good Shepherd Gala Auction To Feature Walk-On Role For HBO’s Hit Series Boardwalk Empire Individuals looking to beThe auction will also feacome a television star have the ture the twin of a $14,000 opportunity to get a head start pearl necklace worn by by bidding on a one-day part Michelle Obama at an official on the hit HBO show Board- dinner in South America and walk Empire as part of the auc- one of Michael Jackson’s signation during ture black the Good fedora Shepherd h a t s , Center for signed Homeless boxing Women gloves and Chilf r o m dren gala Wahlberg at The Bevand myrierly Hilton ad other on Saturitems. day.

T h e T h e evening winner will honor will reMark and Mark and Rhea Wahlberg ceive a R h e a recognized part in the show for Wahlberg in recognition of a day, have their name listed in their extensive participation the credits and get the chance with the shelter over the years. to be a part of history.

Seth MacFarlane, creator of the Boardwalk Empire is set in hit animated sitcom Family Atlantic City during the prohi- Guy, will be the emcee.

All proceeds from the aucbition era and follows a historical criminal kingpin Enoc tion benefit homeless women “Nucky” Thompson. It has re- and children in Los Angeles. ceived widespread critical ac- Tickets are still available for the claim include 18 Emmy nomi- Saturday event. The event cochairs are Pasquale Vericella nations and eight wins.

Donated by the show’s Ex- and Pauline Micelli.

For more information or to ecutive Producer Mark Wahlberg, bidding will begin purchase tickets, call 213-4821834 or visit gschomeless.org. at $500.

MPAA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS–Beverly Hills-based Multicultural Motion Picture Student Filmmaker Scholarship Luncheon at the Sofitel produced the following winners (from left): Daemon Stashko; Jamel Benson; Justin Benson; Jarvee Hutcherson, president of the Multicultural Motion Picture Association and host of the event; William Rouse; Yoshi Tran; Anthony Mitchell and Joey Schmitz. The event was attended by dozens of top-flight industry leaders including actors, actresses, producers, directors, cinematograhpers and musicians.

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the marathon, including a map of the entire course, go to www.lamarathon.com.

Residents will not be able to cross the City during the hours of the marathon. Despite difficulty maneuvering around the City, businesses and restaurants will be open during their normal business hours.

The first streets to begin opening by 12:30 p.m. will include Rexford Drive and Beverly Drive at Santa Monica Boulevard.

HAPPENINGS

Runners, who start the course at Dodger Stadium, will arrive in Beverly Hills at mile 17 on their way to the finish line near the Santa Monica Pier.

At the corners of Rodeo Drive and Little Santa Monica, the Concern Foundation, an official marathon charity based in Beverly Hills, will be welcoming runners with a big balloon arch spanning the street, music, volunteer cheerleaders with cowbells and pompoms, and water.

Through their cheer zone participation and Team Con(continued from page 11)

cern runners, Concern Foundation is creating awareness of their nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds to support cancer research worldwide. Founded in Beverly Hills 44 years ago, Concern Foundation’s fundraising efforts began on Rodeo Drive.

They will be on the street from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are still looking for volunteers.

For more information or to RSVP, call 310-360-6100 or email megan@concernfound ation.org.

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Parking will be available in the three-level parking structure on Inglewood Boulevard (just north of Washington Boulevard).

For more information, call 310-751-1100 or visit www.summitview.org.

Concert Featuring WindSync Set For Those With Autism & Their Families The Help Group & Music for Autism will present their sixth interactive concert for individuals with autism and their families at 1 p.m. Sunday, downtown at The Help Group, 4160 Grand View.

The free one-hour interactive concert includes three segments –“concert time,” “conducting time” and “percussion time” - where concertgoers are invited to join the experience with their movement and provided instruments.

The program will feature the music ensemble WindSync.

Reservations are required and maybe made three ways— Email rsvp@musicforautism.org; go to the Concert Calendar section at www.musicforautism.org; or by calling 877-863-7473 ext.

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UCLA Longevity Program Offers Courses To Help Develop Senior Scholars Senior Scholars, an education program offered by the UCLA Longevity Center, gives people age 50 and over the opportunity to expand their learning by attending undergraduate classes at UCLA. The program provides a catalog of more than 700 courses and handles registration logistics. Participants attend lectures given by leading professors while exchanging ideas across generations and cultures. No prerequisites or class work are required as classes are taken on an audit basis.

The deadline to register for the upcoming quarter is Tuesday, March 20. Classes begin the week April 2.

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Shahla Melamed After working for a few years, she opened her own pharmacy, Rox San Pharmacy in Beverly Hills.

She soon created her own skin-care line and well as various compound medications; and gets orders from around the world.

She has been invited by both UCLA and USC to lecture on innovative compounds and custom-made medications.

Her pharmacy is now one of 25 in the U.S. registered to carry infertility medications and serve patients from around the country.

Among her memberships are the California Pharmacists Association, the National Community Pharmacy Association and the Professional Compounding Centers of America.

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Joan Mangum On May 5 at The Beverly Hilton, Otis College of Art and Design presents its 30th annual scholarship benefit and fashion show, featuring more than 70 professional models in 175-plus fashion and costume looks from the Otis’ fashion design department.

The junior and senior classes are mentored by the best names in the industry including Todd Oldham, David Meister, Michael Maccari of Armani Exchange, Liliana Casabal of Morgane Le Fay, Ame Austin Max of MaxStudio, costume designer Dominique Lemieux of Cirque du Soleil, organic fashion pioneer Karen Steward of Steward + Brown, and swimwear designer Rod Beattle and Red Carpet, plus head designers from top names Nike and Anthropologie.

The event will also honor the 2012 recipients of the Otis design awards, recognizing individuals and companies who have made an impact through art and design. Christopher Wicks, designer and founder of the fashion label English Laundry will accept the 2012 Otis Creative Vision award while also honored will be Rosemary Brantley, founding chair of Otis’ Fashion Design program, and trustee chair emerita Elaine Goldsmith, who founded the scholarship benefit. Event chair is Shelley Reid.

Call 310-665-6858 or visit www.otis.edu/sbs. Individual tickets are $500 and tables $5,000 and up.

lege, received the “Ronald M. George award for Judicial Excellence.” Girardi, considered one of America’s top trial lawyers, has obtained more than 30 verdicts of $1 million or more, received the “Excellence in Advocacy” award.

“Justice Epstein and Tom Girardi are standouts among their peers and have helped advance the legal profession in myriad ways both in the courtroom and in the classroom,” said BHBA President Larry Jacobson. ****** It was an exciting evening at the Sofitel Hotel as Rande

Gerber and Roberto Serralles celebrated the launch of their new Caliche Rum. The product is a collaboration between sixth generation rum maker Roberto Serralles, whose family has been producing rum for more than 145 years and The Gerber Group, which has been an inspiration in the bar and nightlife industry for more than 20 years.

BHBA LITIGATION AWARDS–The Beverly Hills Bar Association staged its second Litigation Awards Dinner at The Beverly Wilshire where it honored (second and third from the left) Justice Norman L. Epstein of the California Court of Appeals, and Thomas V. Girardi of the firm Girardi I Keese. They are flanked by Jonathan Stein (left), chair of the BHBA Litigation Section and the Litigation Awards Dinner and BHBA President Lawrence H. Jacobson.

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****** The Beverly Hills Bar Association honored legal titans Justice Norman L. Epstein, of the California Court of Appeals, and trial lawyer Thomas V. Girardi (Girardi & Keese) at the second BHBA Litigation Awards Dinner in The Beverly Wilshire.

Epstein, whose wide-ranging judicial opinions during 35 years on the bench and 25 years of lecturing at the Judicial Col-

The party space was transformed to bring the essence of Puerto Rico to L.A. from the décor and hors d’oeuvres, to the music by DJ Mr. Best.

There was no shortage of VIPs who came out to support Rande including Leonardo DiCaprio with model Erin Heatherton, Gerard Butler, Jeremy Piven, Laura Prepon, David Spade, Wayne Gretzky, Paz de la Huerta, Roseanna Arquette, Johnny Galecki, Bryan Greenberg, Amber Lancaster, Geoff Stults, Quinton Aaron, Bonnie Somerville, Kelli Garner, Edi Gathegi, Johnny Witworth, Cody Longo, Omar Benson Miller, Ben Savage, Larenz Tate, Jonathan Sadowski, Jimmy Debello, Jake Hoffman, Maeve Quinlan, Goli Samii, Ri-

OTIS BENEFIT–Making plans for their 30th Otis College of Art & Design Scholarship Benefit May 5 at The Beverly Hilton are committee member Veronica Fernandez (left) with Otis student mentor/designer Todd Oldham and committee member Kendra Bollenbach. Photo by Lee Salem

ley Smith, Brian McFayden, Brock Kelly, Joe Massingill, Archie Kao, Jareb Duplaise and… of course, Rande’s beautiful wife, Cindy Crawford. ****** The 25th Operation: Children “Driving the Dream” gala will be held Saturday, Mar. 24, at Petersen Automotive Museum.

Honorees as the “Couple of the Year” award will be writers/producers Rebecca and Durrell Nelson (The Home Game), who are adoptive parents.

The “Young Humanitarian” award will be presented to actress Monique Coleman, a UN youth ambassador.

Hall of Fame songwriter Jeff Barry will be the emcee.

President Linda Holcombe said the gala will acknowledge people who work for the benefit of L.A.’s most needy children.

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THEATRE GUILD–Officers of the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild gathered for an awards party in the home of VP Patricia Mock. Seated (from left): Janet Salter, chairman; and Ruth Flinkman-Marandy, VP. Standing (from left): hostess Mock and Mary Cutler, VPs; Judson Mock, treasurer, and Carolyn Fried, president.

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transition. He also said that he wanted to have the interviews for commission members during the day and that Mirisch’s work schedule made it difficult.

Now the question remains, will Mirisch be appointed to the Cultural Heritage Commission Liaison Committee with the new mayor? Regardless, historical preservation is important to Mirisch and he said he felt the City should honor the legacy of Beverly Hills.

“Some of our classic architecture best helps physically

tell the story of our City, as well as give our community a sense of place and continuity,” Mirisch said. “It's not just preservation of architecture; it's also a knowledge of and appreciation for the people, events and stories that originated in Beverly Hills.

“We have such a wonderful, rich history, even though it is fairly short by many standards. We should honor this legacy, as we try to define ourselves and chart our future. “

American projects through auctions, dances, pledge circles and “lots of fundraisers,” Wilkin said.

The group's 70 members meet monthly, at the Hadassah Southern California Amelia & Mark Taper Hadassah House on Robertson.

“When we started, we maybe knew one or two others.

Now we’ve become lifelong

friends,” Wilkin said.

The group makes time for fun as well. Members recently took a trolley tour of the City.

The celebration, drew about 100 guests, honored founders Roslyn Millet and Connie Burg, and featured a silent auction, reception and entertainment by singer Lee Hahn.

—Steve Simmons

Asian male standing approximately 5’9” and weighing between 150-160 pounds.

After forcibly removing the wedding ring from the female victim, the suspect fled to the passenger door of a beige sedan, which immediately sped away.

San Marino fire and police officials have urged residents to phone City Hall and verify anyone claiming to be a city inspector or employee. Commu-

nity members are urged to keep their doors locked until verification can be made.

“Do everything in your power to get proper identification,” San Marino Police Captain Tim Harrigan said. “If you feel you need to contact the San Marino Police Dept., don’t hesitate in making that call. If the suspect knows you are calling, they will probably leave right away.”

cording to (a) election date and (b) order of finish within (Continued from page 4) each election.

For questions or additional cated at 9100, 9025 and 8920 Wilshire Blvd.

Beverly Hills City councilmembers are elected at-large to four-year terms. The mayor and vice mayor are selected among and by the presiding City Council.

The mayor and vice mayor positions are rotated each year; the vice mayor traditionally becomes the mayor. The rotation of mayor historically follows a sequence based on seniority ac-

information, call 310-2852456.

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accusation was “simply more noise” and listed other reasons why Brien was placed on the committee instead of Mirisch.

Brucker defended his actions, telling The Courier that he put himself and Vice Mayor Willie Brien on the committee for two reasons: Brucker said he felt having the mayor and vice mayor participate with Commission Chair Noah Furie would make for a smoother

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Hadassah, the largest women’s volunteer organization in the U.S., has been supporting the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem for 100 years.

Over its history the BH group has raised more than $4 million to support Israeli and

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made off with a safe.

The perpetrators usually carry what appears to be authentic identification and wear apparel emblazoned with ‘City Inspector,’ or a similar title. Los Angeles Police have reported similar crimes throughout Southern California. In the San Marino case, the suspect was described as a Caucasian or

INSTALLATION

Liaison Committee member Alan Block, resident Russ Levi warned of the pitfalls of continuing with a large build of the Roxbury Park Community Center.

He listed a number of former councilmembers who were not reelected in part because of their large build views including Linda Briskman and Steve Webb.

“There is no silent majority just waiting to demonstrate their support for the present Roxbury plan,” Levi wrote. “If the Roxbury Community Center continues in even close to its present design, there will likely be an expensive city referendum on the issue anyway.

That decision would not stand as there is too much potential waste of our residents’ money at stake as well as a huge blight on the cityscape of that area if those people who seek self-actualization are successful.”

Levi reminded Block that the resident majority is “not in favor of any plan into which a gym, separate workout room, or convertible kitchen have been incorporated.”

Assistant Director of Community Services Nancy HuntCoffey said City staff pulled all of the programmatic functions from the previously proposed community center and worked to determine levels of importance for both the public and City staff. Liaison members provided input and community members were invited to dialogue with committee members and City staff throughout the meeting.

A kitchen was determined to be a necessary component of the community center and Hunt-Coffey said staff recommended that all requisite kitchen equipment be placed into the smallest square footage possible.

Locker rooms, a climbing wall area, a library deck and an exercise courtyard were determined to be low priority.

The City Council will have the final say on determining issues like whether the facility should have a gymnasium or a multi-purpose room. Other

BEVERLY HILLS possibilities include a café and prep kitchen.

Committee members said they were uncertain if the community center needed a café but supported preparing electricity and plumbing as if it will be opened.

The committee also requested City staff look more into creating a space at the park as an emergency shelter.

Those things will need to come back for additional discussion at the next meeting.

Preliminary discussions began on how to fix the drainage problem in the fields.

Parks and Urban Forest Manager Ken Pfalzgraf said the City has two options.

They can either install grid drains in the existing soils, which Pfalzgraf estimated would cost around $350,000 to $400,000, but would only minimally help. Alternatively, the city can grade, install a grid or import sand root zone, which will cost about $500,000 to $560,000, but will help significantly.

Goals laid out by the liaison committee during their first meeting included preserving the green space, reducing the overall cost of the project, recouping the money that’s been spent so far and looking at a need for phasing.

This was the liaison committee’s second meeting on Roxbury. The committee, consisting of Recreation and Parks Commissioners Simone Friedman and Alan Block, Vice Mayor Willie Brien and Councilman Julian Gold, will continue to meet on the subject in a public setting. The next meeting will begin with a discussion about playground equipment.

Hunt-Coffey and Director of Community Services Steve Zoet have set up a notification system by which to inform residents of upcoming Roxbury park meetings.

Those who were unable to attend Wednesday’s meeting but would like to have their information added to the list can email Hunt-Coffey at nhuntcoffey@beverlyhills.org or email Zoet at szoet@beverlyhills.org

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Talks Books Connie Rice, the epitome that one person who can make a difference, has penned Power Concedes Nothing: One Woman’s Quest For Social Justice In America, From The Courtroom To The Kill Zones (Scribner $26).

She is the cousin of former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. Both are single and stalwart supporters of their opposing political parties.

Connie Rice begins the book with a question asked of her, when she was 12 and starting a new school in Phoenix: “What is you…Japanese?” The questioner was an African-American whose family were migrant workers.

When Connie told him that she too was black, he didn’t believe her. After all, she was living in the lap of luxury with a home on the Air Force base and the smartest girl in the class. Something was kindled in her when she went to see where and how he lived with a corrugated tin roof over a tarp with holes punched in the walls.

These were the kids who didn’t have lockers, covered lunch areas nor air conditioning.

Connie and her brothers were children of an Air Force major and a former teacher who instilled the importance of reading and an education in their children. The family had already lived in Japan and were to go live in London after this assignment.

No matter where she applied to college, to her father there was only one school that counted-

March 16, 2012 | Page 17 Radcliffe/Harvard, and that was where she went. For a very feminine person, her sport was Tae Kwon Do which she told me allowed her to get rid of the rage she felt over Boston, civil rights and busing. In the fall of 1981, she entered NYU’s School of Law. By the end of her second year, she interned at Thurgood Marshall’s law firm, the

NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund where she had a chance to advance the cause of equal rights and social justice. Her charge was to go to Atlanta and write petitions to delay capital punishment. “…Everything I learned about the death penalty that summer showed its application was (see ‘MARTINSON,’ page 18)

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ANOTHER B I RT H D AY ! ?

Jimmy Delshad Candace Smith Lily Collins Sue Rosenwasser Sam Goldman Gary Briskman Carl Reiner Barry Brucker Bruce Willis BIRTHDAYS—Celebrating birthdays are Erik Estrada, Jerry Lewis, Kate Nelligan, Chuck Woolery (Mar. 16); Rob Lowe, Roberta Lederman, Lesley Ann Downs, Barry Brucker, Patrick Duffy, Sam Goldman, Gary Briskman, Candace Smith, and Kurt Russell (Mar. 17); Bruce Willis, Lily Collins, Glenn Close, Sue Rosenwasser, Patrick McGoohan and Ursula Andress (Mar. 19); William Hurt, Carl Reiner, Jerry Reed, Holly Hunter, Edoardo Ballerini, Kathy Ireland and Theresa Russell (Mar. 20); Timothy Dalton, Matthew Broderick, Al Freeman Jr. and Gary Oldman (Mar. 21); George Benson, Jimmy Delshad, Bob Costas, Matthew Modine, Lena Olin and William Shatner (Mar. 22).

Frances Allen Desert Roundup

Not only do Desert dwellers love their live theater, they put considerable time and effort, not to mention money, toward keeping the Desert a theatrical destination for worldclass entertainment which is then made available to the children of the Coachella Valley as an on-going legacy.

Twenty-four years ago, a handful of women, including Betty Ford, formed a group called the Muses, to support the educational programs of the McCallum Theatre. Now, after combining with the theatre’s Patroness Circle, the 300-strong membership has raised nearly $5 million for the benefit of the McCallum, area school children, and the community.

This season—from October 2011 through to May 2012— more than 40,000 children and adults will experience the McCallum through school field trips which feature performers from around the world. Instructors from the McCallum visit their classrooms and bring the students an enhanced understanding of the performing arts.

The Muses & Patroness Circle has a three-fold purpose: provide education, entertainment and enlightenment, and do it with an elegance and grace unparalleled in the Valley.

So it was no surprise their major fundraiser for the season was a tribute to founder/member Betty Ford—who passed away just four days after agreeing to being honorary chair of this year’s event. Themed “Singing & Swinging at the Coconut Grove,” under the demanding eye of the Desert’s foremost party designer Shari Kelley and the able assistance of Event Chair Sandra Hill and Muses & Patroness Circle president Eileen Hall, it was executed flawlessly.

Stuffed monkeys, towering palms and guests dressed in “elegant night club attire” helped convey the event back to the halcyon days of the late ’50s, early ’60s. And to complete the mood even further, the entertainment was provided by such early rock ‘n‘ roll icons as Frankie Avalon, James Darren,

Mary Ann Mobley, The Modernaires and Pete Barbutti. Rob Watkins, Cassie Miller and Arris Duraso also performed, backed by the 15-piece Tex Beneke Orchestra. It’s hard to get more Coconut Grove than that.

More information about the Muses & Patroness Circle or the McCallum Theatre is at 760346-6505. ****** Like Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive, the Desert’s premiere shopping street in Palm Desert, El Paseo is all about fashion and the behind-the-scenes passion that turns a piece of shapeless fabric into a chorus of “oohs and ahs.”

This year, Fashion Week El Paseo, to be held starting tomorrow through Mar. 27 under the Big White Tent on El Paseo. It will give a glimpse into the design process as well as featuring the best of West Coast design in a series of nightly events such as runway shows, trunk shows, champagne receptions, afterparties, in-store promotions and events to benefit charities.

One of the highlights this year will be March 21 when 8 “Project Runway” winners and all-stars who have appeared on the wildly popular TV show Project Runway All Stars. And if you see anything you like, it will be for sale the following night, March 22.

If you’re a real fashionista you will know their labels. Here are the names: Michael Costello, Mondo Guerra, Mila Hermanovski, Michael Drummond, Kara Janx, Joshua Christensen, Seth Aaron, and Gordana Gehlhausen. If you know whom they are, their resumes are unimportant. If you don’t, it doesn’t matter anyway … it’s all visual, as are the creations of Beverly Hills designer Mark Zunino, who nabbed the coveted spot as “Designer of the Week.” ****** It’s Halloween in March.

Though the invitation did not acknowledge the holiday directly, the dress for the evening was given as “safari or as your favorite animal character.” An interesting concept that left in

the hands of creative Desert dwellers could make for a memorable evening.

The event is titled, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” and is a fundraiser benefiting ACT for MS to be held March 31 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells.

ACT for MS is the premiere resource for individuals in the Coachella Valley who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. The organization offers clients a variety of program and services to help them live with MS, its symptoms and disabilities … all free of charge.

And, since the evening’s theme mirrors the theme from The Lion King, it is only fitting the evening’s honoree pianist/composer John Bayless, a child prodigy who won a scholarship to the Aspen School of Music at age 15 and two years later went off to New York to study at the famed Julliard School of Music. He is also the composer-in-residence of the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition.

Dr. Jack Poster, former lead trumpeter for Harry James, Ray Anthony, Si Zetner and Stan Kenton as well as recording with Frank Sinatra and Dolly Parton, headlines an evening of dancing. For more information about ACT for MS or this event, call 760-773-9806. ****** Following up on what George Christy wrote in his column last week about Sunnylands, the Desert home of Amb. Walter and Leonore Annenberg, Rancho Mirage’s “playground of presidents,” visitors will be able to tour the more than one mile of garden-path walkways on the estate for free on designated days. For those wanting a glimpse inside Sunnylands, house tours are available at $35 per person.

And, if you think $35 is a bit steep to tour a house, talk to one of the 600 people who snatched up the initial batch of tickets within minutes of their going on sale.

Tickets for the guided tours go on sale on the 1st and 15th day of each month. The free outside visits are offered on Thursdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

For information, visit www.sunnylands.org.

BIRTHDAY GIRL—Barbara Lazaroff (right) feted her mother Ellie Lazaroff with an 86th birthday celebration at Spago and presented her with an elaborate cookie basket. Among the guests were Ellie Lararoff's husband Irving, Muna Deriane, Raquel Deriane, Haleh Jahanbakhsh, Sondra Scerca, Carlene Weinberger, Tricia La Voice, Felipa De Anda and Kay Collins.

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MARTINSON (Continued from page 17)

biased, obscenely uneven and unjust.” It was impossible not to be emotionally involved when a human’s life was at stake. (I did mention as we taped that there is always the other side of the story if one’s family had lost a relative.)

After a short stint at UCLA and marriage, she was once again single and recruited by LDF in Los Angeles and it is here like a second volume that her life begins. It as a time in Los Angeles when Rodney King’s beating was caught on tape and broadcast around the world. The verdict in the Simi Valley trial aroused the anger for the riots and LDF was involved. She was at LAPD every week with a lawsuit or class-action suit.

Rice told one ex-LAPD chief the L.A. press was not doing a good job of informing the population about conditions in South Central. Her chapters of going into the gang territory are remarkable. She finds protectors like “Fred” and “Bo” who have no fear of telling “truth to power;” but they have to be careful in this jungle.

At one meeting she is introduced to the gangs and there is a

little boy named “Pygmy” when she asked him what he did, he told her that he kills. If the gang wants someone killed, a child may be arrested, but won’t be sentenced for life. She also told me about the gang recruiting a new member. If the recruit refuses twice, the gang shows him a DVD of a 10-year-old girl being gang raped because her brother tried to refuse.

As for the police, it was the first time a book party was held in LAPD headquarters, hosted by the current chief in her honor.

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Page 20 | March 16 , 2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20110134000300 Title Order No.: 110070150 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/05/06.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/15/06, as Instrument No. 06 1318554 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. EXECUTED BY: NATHANIEL HARKHAM, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) DATE OF SALE: March 29, 2012 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, CA STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 450 SOUTH MAPLE DRIVE 301, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212.

APN# 4332?001?042 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without

covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $922,946.94. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION 2 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-9390772, www.nationwideposting.com NDEx West L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee, BY: Ric Juarez Dated: 02/29/12 NPP0197497 03/09/12, 03/16/12, 03/23/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 5275704

TS No.: CA1100227480 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:5530?020?034 Property Address: 951 NORTH GARDNER STREET #11 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/20/06.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/06/06, as Instrument No. 06 0477522, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: HARVEY MACK ALLIGOOD III, A SINGLE MAN,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5530?020?034.

The street address and other

common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 951 NORTH GARDNER STREET #11, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $278,867.73. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing

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agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements.

Date: 02/29/12, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772.

First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose.

NPP0197641 03/09/12, 03/16/12, 03/23/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09511563 INC Title Order No. 110520455-CA-BFI APN 4342-020-014 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/07/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/29/12 at 11:00 am, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pur-

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Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $916,198.48 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. DATE: 2-23-12 Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (866) 260-9285 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)6278 8 0 3 www.aztectrustee.com For Trustee's Sale Information Call 714-7302 7 2 7 http://www.lpsasap.com ASAP# 4211270 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012

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20111420790 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: Isaac Jacques R' Bibo, Trustee of the Isaac Jacques R'Bibo Revocable Living Trust Dated October 16,1998, as Trustor, in favor of U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee, for GSR 2005-8F, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 305 NORTH ELM DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

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BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Bid Deadline: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2012 Place of Bid Receipt: 255 Lasky Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 – Purchasing Department Project: BEVERLY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL LANDSCAPE REPAIRS - BID #11-12/008 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beverly Hills Unified School District of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT," will receive up to, but not later than, the abovestated time, sealed bids for the award of a contract for the above Project. Those bids timely received shall be opened and publicly read aloud.

There will be a mandatory job walk and conference at 9:00 a.m., March 28, 2012 at the BHUSD District Office (Main Lobby), located at 255 Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90212.

Late arrivals will not be allowed entrance. All attendees will be escorted to the High School site by a District Representative. Any bidder failing to sign-in, attend the entire job walk and conference will be deemed a nonresponsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened.

Plans and Specifications are on file at 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA – Facilities & Planning Offices. One (1) Set of the plans and specifications (Project Manual) will be available at the Facilities & Planning Offices at no charge on/or after March 19, 2012. Contractors are required to contact the Facilities & Planning Office at (310) 551-5100, Ext. 2390 to schedule and pick-up Project bid documents. Additional sets of Project bid documents may be purchased for $15.00 per set. Payment will not be refunded, and the Project bid documents are not required to be returned.

In accordance with the provisions of California Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15 and Public Contract Code Section 3300, the DISTRICT requires that the bidder possess the following classification(s) of contractor's license(s) at the time the bid is submitted: CLASS C-27 LANDSCAPING CONTRACTOR. Any bidder not so licensed at the time of the bid opening will be rejected as nonresponsive.

All work must be completed within 25 consecutive calendar days from the date specified on the Notice to Proceed issued by the DISTRICT. Time is of the essence. Failure to complete the work within the time set forth herein will result in the imposition of liquidated damages for each day of delay in the amount set forth in the Information for Bidders.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the form of cash, a certified or cashier's check or bid bond in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, payable to the DISTRICT. Each Bidder is required to furnish and maintain proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance, Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process.

The DISTRICT has obtained from the California Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker needed for the Project.

Such rates are as follows: Craft, Classification, or Type: Use Applicable Prevailing Wage Rate The general prevailing rate of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight (8) hours.

The rate for holiday and overtime work shall be at least time and onehalf. It shall be mandatory upon the successful bidder to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor listed, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workers employed by them for the Project.

No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of Thirty (30) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, the Agreement will contain provisions permitting the successful bidder to substitute securities for any monies withheld by the DISTRICT to ensure performance under the Agreement or permitting payment of retentions earned directly into escrow.

Publication Dates: 03/16/12 & 03/23/12

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 134731613 APN: 4332-001-054 TRA: 02410 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2915 REF: Ginsberg, Edward IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 07, 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. On April 05, 2012, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 14, 2005, as Inst. No. 05 2737722 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Edward I. Ginsberg and Jeanne Ginsberg, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 450 S Maple Drive #504 Beverly Hills CA 90212 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $663,609.99.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and

Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 5901221.

Cal-Western R e c o n ve y a n c e Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 14, 2012. (R405795 03/16/12, 03/23/12, 03/30/12) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 110033778 Title Order No. 1 1 - 0 0 2 6 5 9 3 Investor/Insurer No. 6089166638 APN No. 4340-017-026 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/29/2004.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by PATRICIA GREEN, dated 01/29/2004 and recorded 2/12/2004, as Instrument No. 04 0318531, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 04/09/2012 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 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: 9019 LLOYD PLACE, 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 $420,830.79. 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 associa-

tion, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

DATED: 08/07/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 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-4215712 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012 ——————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No CA1100045970 Loan No 0601282453 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/28/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

TRUSTOR: PATRICK CASSIDY, A SINGLE MAN Recorded 07/08/2005 as Instrument No. 051604260 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California Date of Sale: 03/27/2012 at 11:00 A.M. Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Property Address is purported to be: 7632-7632 1/2 LEXINGTON AVE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046 APN#: 5530-008018 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this

March 16, 2012 | Page 21 notice is $632,301.28, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Date: 02/29/2012 Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 4195274 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0142413 Title Order No. 110125074 APN No. 5555002-078 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/25/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DENISE C SALUTO A SINGLE WOMAN, dated 05/25/2005 and recorded 06/07/2005, as Instrument No. 05 1322709, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 03/27/2012 at 1:00PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8455 FOUNTAIN AVENUE NO 515, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $916,770.21. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings associa-

tion, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

DATED: 03/01/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FEI # 1006.154427 3/02, 3/09, 3/16/2012 ––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012038027 The following is/are doing business as: 1) E&M INTERPRETING 2) SOUTHLAND MEDICAL INTERPRETERS 1155 N. La Cienega Blvd.

PH#4, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Michelle F. Vishnevskiy 7919 Vulcan Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90046; Edemar, Inc 1130 Summit Dr. Beverly HIlls, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Signed: Michelle F. Vishnevskiy, PARTNER; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 7, 2012; Published: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012 LACC N/C ––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012038028 The following is/are doing business as: GLOBAL INTERPRETING 8455 Fountain Ave. #514, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Michelle F. Vishnevskiy 7919 Vulcan Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90046; Boris Brezinger 1130 Summit Dr. Beverly HIlls, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Signed: Michelle F. Vishnevskiy, PARTNER; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 7, 2012; Published: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012 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 22 | March 16 , 2012 PREQUALIFICATION PACKAGE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR CITY GATEWAY MONUMENTS IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT 12-27

respect to whether each Contractor is qualified to bid on the PROJECT, and reserves the right to check other sources available. The CITY’s decision will be based on objective evaluation Due Date: 2:00 pm criteria.

Thursday, March 29, 2012 The CITY reserves the right to adjust, Submit Statement to: increase, limit, suspend City Clerk or rescind the prequaliCity of Beverly Hills fication rating based on 455 N. Rexford Drive subsequently learned Room 290 i n f o r m a t i o n .

Beverly Hills, CA. 90210 Contractors whose rating changes sufficiently Identify Statement to disqualify them will Package as: be notified, and given Confidential Prequalification an opportunity for a Statement for the hearing consistent with Construction of Four City the hearing procedures Gateway Monuments described below for appealing a prequalifiPROJECT 12-27 cation rating.

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS While it is the intent of PUBLIC WORKS & the prequalification TRANSPORTATION questionnaire and docCIVIL ENGINEERING uments required thereDIVISION with to assist the CITY 345 N. FOOTHILL in determining bidder ROAD responsibility prior to BEVERLY HILLS, bid and to aid the CITY CALIFORNIA 90210 in selecting the lowest responsible bidder, neiREQUEST FOR PRE- ther the fact of prequalQUALIFICATION OF ification, nor any preBIDDERS AND qualification rating, will PREQUALIFICATION preclude the CITY from INSTRUCTIONS FOR: a post-bid consideration and determination THE CONSTRUCTION of whether a bidder has OF FOUR CITY GATE- the quality, fitness, WAY MONUMENTS capacity and experiIN THE CITY OF ence to satisfactorily BEVERLY HILLS perform the proposed work, and has demonNotice is hereby given strated the requisite that the City of Beverly trustworthiness.

Hills (“CITY”) has determined that all bidders The prequalification for the construction of package should be the Four Gateway submitted under seal to Monuments in the City the City Clerk at the of Beverly Hills (“PRO- address shown on the JECT”), must be pre- cover page. That page qualified prior to submit- also indicates how the ting a bid on that PRO- package should be JECT. It is mandatory identified. that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, The prequalification fully complete the pre- packages submitted by qualification question- Contractors are not naire, provide all materi- public records and are als requested herein, not open to public and be approved by the inspection.

All inforCITY to be on the final mation provided will be qualified Bidders list. kept confidential to the extent permitted by law.

No bid will be accepted However, the contents from a Contractor that may be disclosed to has failed to comply third parties for purwith these require- pose of verification, or ments. If two or more investigation of subbusiness entities submit stantial allegations, or a bid as part of a Joint in an appeal hearing.

Venture, or expect to State law requires that submit a bid as part of a the names of contractor Joint Venture, each enti- applying for prequalifity within the Joint cation status shall be Venture must be sepa- public records subject rately qualified to bid. to disclosure, and the The last date to submit Contact Information a fully completed ques- page of this questiontionnaire is the date naire will be used for shown on the cover that purpose. page. Contractors are encouraged to submit Each questionnaire prequalification pack- must be signed under ages as soon as possi- penalty of perjury in the ble, so that they may be manner designated in notified of omissions of the Certification, by an information to be reme- individual who has the died or of their prequali- legal authority to bind fication status in the Contractor on advance of the prequal- whose behalf that perification deadline for this son is signing. If any PROJECT. information provided by a Contractor becomes Answers to questions inaccurate, the contained in the Contractor must immeattached questionnaire diately notify the CITY are required. The CITY and provide updated will use these docu- accurate information in ments as the basis of writing, under penalty rating Contractors with of perjury.

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES The CITY reserves the right to waive minor irregularities and omissions in the information contained in the prequalification application submitted, and to make all final determinations.

The CITY may also determine at any time that the prequalification process will be suspended for the PROJECT and the PROJECT will be bid without prequalification.

Contractors may submit prequalification packages during regular working hours on any day that the offices of the CITY are open.

Contractors who submit a complete prequalification package will be notified of their qualification status no later than ten business days after the Due Date.

The CITY may refuse to grant prequalification where the requested information and materials are not provided by the Due Date indicated above. There is no appeal from a refusal for an incomplete or late application, but reapplication for a later project is permitted.

Neither the due date nor closing time for submitting prequalification packages for this PROJECT will be changed in order to accommodate supplementation of incomplete submissions, or late submissions, unless requested by the CITY in its sole discretion.

In addition to a contractor’s failure to be prequalified pursuant to the scoring system set forth in the prequalification package, a Contractor may be found not prequalified for either omission of or falsification of, any requested information.

Where a timely and completed application results in a rating below that necessary to prequalify, an appeal can be made by the unsuccessful Contractor. An appeal is begun by the contractor delivering notice to the CITY of its appeal of the decision with respect to its prequalification rating, no later than two business days following notification that it is not pre-qualified. The notice of appeal shall include an address where the contractor wishes to receive notice of the appeal hearing.

Without a timely appeal, the contractor waives any and all rights to challenge the decision of the CITY, whether by administrative process, judicial process or any other legal process or proceeding.

If the Contractor gives the required notice of appeal, a hearing shall be conducted no earlier than five business

days after the CITY’s receipt of the notice of appeal and not later than five business days prior to the date of the Notice Inviting Bids for this Project. Prior to the hearing, the Contractor shall, in writing, be advised of the basis for the City’s pre-qualification determination.

• Olympic Boulevard at Beverly Hills High School (West City Limit) • Santa Monica Boulevard North at Doheny Drive (East City Limit) • Wilshire Boulevard at Whittier Drive (West City Limit) • Wilshire Boulevard at San Vicente Boulevard The hearing shall be (East City Limit) conducted by a panel consisting of three City Council gave members of the approval to conceptual Department of Public designs presented for Works & Transportation each location and in senior management January, 2010; three staff (the “Appeals dimensional models of Panel”). The Appeals the various proposed Panel shall consider gateway signage was any evidence present- presented to City ed by the Contractor, Council followed by a whether or not the evi- presentation in August dence is presented in 2010 of Gruen’s final compliance with formal design for Wilshire/ rules of evidence. The Whittier Gateway Contractor will be given Feature; at which time the opportunity to pres- City Council advised ent evidence, informa- Project Administration tion and arguments as staff to move forward to why the Contractor with opening the believes it should be Wilshire/Whittier locapre-qualified. Within tion up to bid. one week after the conclusion of the hearing, In December 2011, a the Appeals Panel will decision was made to render a written deter- pre-qualify proposed mination as to whether Contractors who will bid the Contractor is pre- on the construction of qualified. It is the inten- all four Gateway tion of the CITY that Monuments when and the date for the sub- as the Construction mission and opening of Documents are finalbids will not be delayed ized for each location. or postponed to allow for completion of an At this time; Gruen appeal process.

Associates have finalized construction docu* * * * * ments for the Wilshire Boulevard/Whittier UPON RECEIPT OF Drive location; and it THIS PACKAGE will be the first “test” PLEASE SEND AN site for installation that EMAIL TO tmalabanan will be transmitted to @beverlyhills.org WITH the Pre-Qualified YOUR CONTACT Bidders on/before INFORMATION TO Monday, April 16, KEEP APPRISED OF 2012.

ANY UPDATED INFORMATION THAT The PROJECT involves MAY BE ISSUED monument construction PRIOR TO YOUR SUB- in conjunction with MITTAL associated landscaping, concrete and street The full prequalifica- paving work at four tion package can be heavy-traffic locations found on the City of throughout the city. The Beverly Hills website: PROJECT will be conType the following web- structed in four phases. site address in your Phase 1 is the browser for the Civil Wilshire/Whittier locaEngineering webpage: tion. Some of the feah t t p : / / w w w. b ev e r l y hills.org/government/p tures of the new wtrans/engineering/def Gateway Monuments ault.asp. Once on the will consist of decoraCivil Engineering web- tive concrete and/or page, click the “Bid stone paving, special#12-27” link on the left- ized stone cladding hand-side of the page work, street furniture and you can download and elaborate landthe “PREQUALIFICA- scaping. The work conTION PACKAGE FOR sists of demolition and THE CONSTRUCTION enhancement of four a j o r OF FOUR CITY GATE- m WAY MONUMENTS” i n t e r s e c t i o n s / r a i s e d medians within the City document. of Beverly Hills.

PROJECT DESCRIPThe current estimate for TION the Wilshire/Whittier In November, 2009; installation is approxiA Community Services/ mately $850,000.

Recreation staff and 10% bidder’s security Landscape Architect or bid bond will be Steve Smith of Gruen required to bid, and the and Associates pre- selected lowest responsented proposed sible pre-qualified bidoptions associated der will be required to with monument sig- provide 100% performnage intended for ance & payment bonds. placement at the following four specified www.bhcourier.com locations in the City: 310.278.1322

Trustee Sale No. 752583CA Loan No. 0021634118 Title Order No. 110455667-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/1/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 4/2/2012 at 09:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08/11/2005, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 05 1923025, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: DONNA L COOK A SINGLE WOMAN AND FRED ERIK TORHUS A SINGLE MAN AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, WMC MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $339,420.80 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 8400 DE LONGPRE AVENUE 306 West Hollywood, CA 90069 APN Number: 5554-023-060 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: 3/5/2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEARRENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com P925765 3/9, 3/16, 03/23/2012 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012041185 The following is/are doing business as: SMART GREEN COURIERS 17412 Ventura Blvd. #8, Encino, CA 91316; Tean Wolf 17412 Ventura Blvd. #8, Encino, CA 91316; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Tean Wolf: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 12, 2012; Published: March 16, 23, 30, April 06, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012041990 The following is/are doing business as: SIXTY SIX ELEVEN ORANGE STREET 6512 Moore Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Jeffrey Breitman 512 N. Fuller Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Hortense Breitman 6512 Moore Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048;; Marla Breitman 19311 West Ridge Dr., Penn Valley, CA 95946; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jeffrey Breitman, CoPartner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 13, 2012; Published: March 16, 23, 30, April 06, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012041991 The following is/are doing business as: 1) EIGHT SEVENTY FIVE BURRELL STREET 2) ONE THOUSAND NORTH DOHENY 3) TWENTY ONE THORNTON AVENUE 4) FORTY FIVE WESTMINSTER AVENUE 6512 Moore Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; FH Investment Partnership 6512 Moore Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Hortense Breitman, General Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 13, 2012; Published: March 16, 23, 30, April 06, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012038815 The following is/are doing business as: EXPAK GROUND 8221 Arjons Dr. #3-D, San Diego, CA 92126; Sacramento Overnight So. Cal, LLC 10152 Black Mountain Rd. #61, San Diego, CA 92126; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 21, 2012: Jeff Lathrop, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 07, 2012; Published: March 16, 23, 30, April 06, 2012 LACC N/C

BEVERLY HILLS Notice of Request For Qualifications For City of Beverly Hills Public Works Warehouse and Shops The City of Beverly Hills is requesting a “Pre-Qualification Package” from contractors to be pre-qualified to submit bids for specific trades/bid packages for the Public Works Warehouse and Shops Project.

The City has determined that prospective bidders on the Public Works Warehouse and Shops must be prequalified prior to submitting a bid.

It is mandatory that contractors, who intend to submit a bid for the identified trades/bid packages, provide a PreQualification Package.

Project Description and Schedule The Public Works Warehouse and Shops building will consist of two stories and basement containing a total of approximately 21,000 sq. ft., a tunnel under a roadway to an adjacent existing garage, and contiguous 15,000 sq. ft. yard. It will be located on a vacant portion of the Public Works property at 9357 Third Street near Civic Center Drive.

The City intends to receive bids for this project in two phases.

The first phase will include Bid Package A for demolition, earthwork and shoring. The City intends to receive bids for this phase on April 25, 2012. The second phase is to include all other trades.

The City intends to receive bids for phase two in June 2012.

Anticipated construction duration is May 2012 through May 2013. Respondents to this RFQ must be able and willing to commit the necessary resources to complete the project within this timeframe. for Timetable Reviewing and Evaluating PreQualification Package • Release of Request for Pre-Qualification Packages 03/14/12 • Last day to Submit Pre-Qualification Packages (Bid Package A) 03/28/12 • Last day for Contractors to be informed of qualified/not qualified (Package A) 04/02/12 • Last day to Submit Pre-Qualification Packages (Bid Packages B through S) 04/11/12 • Last day for Contractors to be informed of qualified/not qualified

PUBLIC NOTICES (Packages B-S) 04/30/12

At that time, the City Council also amended the definition of “high How to Obtain a Pre- impact convenience Qualification Package stores” for the purposes of the Interim • View and Download Ordinance. the Prequalification Package on the Section 2. Authority.

Construction Manager, Pursuant to C.W. Driver’s, box.com Government Code account by clicking the Section 65858, the link below or copying City Council may the address into your adopt, as an urgency web browser: measure, an interim ordinance that prohttps://cwdriver.box.com hibits any uses that /s/gal9njkjnn1hal98uqik may be in conflict with a contemplated zoning For Further Assistance proposal that the City Contact: Council is considering, C.W. Driver studying or intends to Judd Burton study within a reason626.351.8800 able period of time.

—————————— After public notice, the ORDINANCE City Council may NO. 12-O-2621 extend the interim ordinance pursuant to AN ORDINANCE OF Government Code THE CITY OF BEVER- Section 65858. The LY HILLS EXTENDING City Council previously INTERIM ORDINANCE extended Ordinance 11-O-2608 PROHIBIT- No. 11-O-2608 to ING HIGH IMPACT remain effective for an C O N V E N I E N C E additional 10 months STORES UNLESS and 15 days. The City S P E C I F I C A L L Y Council finds that it is APPROVED BY THE necessary to extend CITY, AND DECLARING Ordinance No. 11-OTHE URGENCY 2608 again to remain THEREOF. in effect while the City refines permanent regTHE CITY COUNCIL ulations. Notice of the OF THE CITY OF BEV- public hearing at which ERLY HILLS HEREBY the City Council conORDAINS AS FOL- sidered adopting the LOWS: current extension ordinance was duly pubSection 1. Legislative lished on February 17, Findings.

2012 in the Beverly The City Council of the Hills Courier and also City of Beverly Hills is published on February concerned that high 23, 2012 in the Beverly impact convenience Hills Weekly. stores may not be compatible with nearby Section 3. Urgency land uses in the City. Findings.

Such uses can gener- The City Council finds ate excessive noise and determines that and litter, increase traf- the unregulated operafic, exacerbate parking tion of high impact issues, and reduce the convenience stores value and enjoyment of would result in an nearby properties. As immediate threat to the such, the City Council public health, safety or is in the process of welfare. As described devising permanent in Section 1, the high regulations regarding customer turnover and the development and vehicle-focused nature operation of conven- of high impact convenience stores. ience stores will likely result in increased Because the public localized traffic, parkprocess of adopting ing problems, and permanent regulations unwanted commercial may be lengthy, and intrusions into estabbecause the establish- lished residential ment of high impact neighborhoods.

In convenience stores addition, high impact during the public convenience stores process might frustrate may increase litter and the ultimate regulation generate excessive adopted, the City noise that would deteCouncil adopted riorate the quality of Ordinance No. 11-O- life for those in the 2608, an interim ordi- immediate vicinity. The nance that took effect unregulated establishimmediately on April ment of high impact 21, 2011 (the “Interim convenience stores Ordinance”).

The during the Council’s Interim Ordinance review and consideradefines and then pro- tion of permanent reghibits “high impact con- ulations could frustrate venience stores” in the the ultimate regulation City, allowing them adopted. At the same only pursuant to a con- time, overly inclusive venience store condi- regulations may have tional use permit. On the unintended effect May 24, 2011, the City of hindering the develCouncil extended the opment of convenience effective period for the stores that do not have Interim Ordinance for negative consean additional 10 quences on the surmonths and 15 days. rounding neighbor-

hoods. Thus, to preserve the public health, safety and welfare, it is necessary that this Ordinance take effect immediately to extend the Interim Ordinance, as amended by the subsequent Ordinance 11-O-2609 extending Ordinance No. 11-O-2608. This additional extension of time will allow the City to develop regulations that effectively protect neighborhoods while limiting its applicability to those convenience stores that negatively affect surrounding neighborhoods.

certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

Adopted: March 6, 2012 BARRY BRUCKER Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California

ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER CEQA City Attorney

Section 4.

Findings.

The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the Interim Ordinance or any extension thereof may have a significant effect on the environment. This extension of the Interim Ordinance does not authorize construction and, in fact, imposes greater restrictions on certain development in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.

This extension is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the Califor nia Code of Regulations.

Section 5. Severability.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be and remain in full force and effect.

Section 6. Approval and Extension of Ordinance.

This Ordinance, adopted as an urgency measure for the immediate protection of the public safety, health, and general welfare, containing a declaration of the facts constituting the urgency, and passed by a minimum four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council, shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and shall extend the effect of the Interim Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance 11-O2609, for an additional period of one year.

The Interim Ordinance shall remain in effect until April 20, 2013.

Section 7. Publication.

The City Clerk shall

APPROVED AS CONTENT: JEFFREY KOLIN City Manager

TO

SUSAN HEALY KEENE Director of Community Development VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Gold, Bosse, Brien, and Mayor Brucker NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Mirisch CARRIED —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 135002902 APN: 4334-022-127 TRA: 002410 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3702 REF: Mckissic, Ellisa IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 14, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 29, 2012, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded January 23, 2008, as Inst. No. 20080121222 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Heidi K Carr, A Single Woman and Ellisa Mckissic, A Single Woman, As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 112 North Hamilton Drive #204 Beverly Hills CA

March 16, 2012 | Page 23 90211 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $576,509.82.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 5901221.

Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 09, 2012. (R405509 03/09/12, 03/16/12, 03/23/12) –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012026396 The following is/are doing business as: EXPAK GROUND 12858 Florence Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; So Cal Region Overnight, Inc. 14930 Salamander Lane, Victorville, CA 92394; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 09, 2012: Reynaldo Mejia, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 15, 2012; Published: February 24, March 02, 09, 16, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012027574 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LA DANCEFIT STUDIO 2) LA DANCEFIT 10936 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Wil To Dance Studios, Inc. 10936 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Diana Geiger, Vice President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 17, 2012; Published: March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012032780 The following is/are doing business as: BEAUTILABEL 525 N. Kings Rd. #6, West Hollywood, CA 90048; MikiSharon Inc. 642 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 10, 2012: Sharon Slama, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 28, 2012; Published: March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012032779 The following is/are doing business as: PROD-

UCTS PRODUCTIONS 525 N. Kings Rd., West Hollywood, CA 90048; MikiSharon Inc. 642 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 28, 2012: Sharon Slama, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 28, 2012; Published: March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012029348 The following is/are doing business as: MIRACLE MILE ARTWALK AND STUDIO/GALLERY TOUR 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1213, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Piercy Charitable Foundation 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1213, 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: Sheryl P. Turner, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 22, 2012; Published: March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012029417 The following is/are doing business as: A DESIGN BUILD GROUP 6334 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Architectura Design Build Group Inc. 6334 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jason Massaband, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 22, 2012; Published: March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012029422 The following is/are doing business as: 1) RHINESTONE EXPRESS 2) REX 1013 S. Los Angeles St. #200, Los Angeles, CA 90015; Jennifer C. Inc. 1013 S. Los Angeles St. #200, Los Angeles, CA 90015; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2001: Jennifer Choi, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 22, 2012; Published: March 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 20090986076 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: PACIFIC MORTGAGE INVESTMENT 9116-1/2 W. Pico Blvd. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): June 30, 2009 in the county of Los Angeles; Mario Salcedo 8621 Airdrome St., Los Angeles, CA 90035 ; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Mario Salcedo; Statement #2012036808 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 05, 2012; Published: March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012024637 The following is/are doing business as: VINCENT B GROUP 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #366, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Vincent Barbe 4101 Via Marina #N-311, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Vincent Barbe: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 10, 2012; Published: March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012036809 The following is/are doing business as: PACIFIC MORTGAGE INVESTMENT 8685 Wilshire Blvd. #10, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Mario L. Salcedo 8621 Airdrome St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mario L. Salcedo: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 05, 2012; Published: March 16, 23, 30, April 06, 2012 LACC N/C

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLIVE CHRISTIAN

Former Owner Of

on Saturday, March 24th,

Menage a Trois Of Beverly Hills Is Now At

10:00am – 4:00pm

Preview Sale

The Alex Rodan Salon

Friday, March 23rd,

At The London Hotel

4:00-6:00pm.

1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood

North Robertson Blvd.

BEST PRICES EVER! Cash or check only.

For more information call (310)854-3862.

310/850-1060

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CLASSIFI ED INDEX MISCELLANEOUS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Obituaries .............................................00 Bookkeeping/Accounting ......................01 Announcements....................................02 Mail Boxes............................................03 Lost & Found ........................................04 Personals .............................................05 Phone Cards ........................................06 Legal Services......................................09 Catering ................................................10 Valet Parking Services ..........................12 Auctions................................................25 Travel Tours ..........................................40 Personal Chef .......................................42 Party Services ......................................43 Video/Photography ...............................44 Schools/Instruction ...............................45 Computer Consultants..........................46 Health & Beauty....................................4 7 Fitness ..................................................48 Professional Services...........................50 Alterations ............................................53 Jobs Wanted ........................................55 Situations Wanted ................................58 Jobs Wanted Domestic ........................60 Domestic Agencies...............................85 Child Care ............................................86 Elderly Home/Care ...............................88 Employment Opportunities ...................90 Volunteer Work.....................................98

Business Property Wanted.................220 Business and Commercial Lots .........235 Wanted to Rent, Offices .....................239 Offices, Stores for Lease....................240 Commercial Property For Lease .........241 Building Material.................................245 Industrial Lots.....................................250 Acreage, Residential Lots ..................260 Condominiums and Townhouses........270 Real Estate for Exchange ..................280 Real Estate Services ..........................281 Real Estate Loans..............................288 Property Management .......................290 Houses for Sale .................................300 Wanted to Buy....................................302 Wanted to Buy Houses ......................303 Palm Springs for Rent ........................331

RENTALS Rentals to Share ................................404 Wanted to Rent ..................................405 Garage/Storage Rentals .....................407 Rooms for Rent...................................415 Hotels & Motels...................................416 Boarding House/Senior Living ............418 Houses for Rent Furnished ................420 Houses for Rent Unfurnished.............425 Apartments for Rent Furnished..........435 Rental Referral Services ....................439 Apartments for Rent Unfurnished ......440 Vacation Rentals ................................449

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL

MISCELLANEOUS/SALES

Business Opportunities .......................110 Business Wanted ................................115 Investment Opportunities ....................125 Investors Wanted ................................126 Business Services ..............................130 Financial Services ..............................135 Money to Loan....................................150 Mortgage Loans ..................................151 Real Estate Loans ..............................155 Money Wanted....................................165

Antiques/Paintings for Sale ................460 Antiques/Paintings Wanted.................461 Jewelry ...............................................468 Furniture For Sale ..............................469 Miscellaneous for Sale........................470 Miscellaneous Wanted ........................471 Pianos For Sale ..................................472 Pianos Wanted....................................473 Fashion ...............................................474 Garage/Estate Sales...........................475 Pets ....................................................480 Auctions .............................................488

REAL ESTATE Income Property for Sale ...................200 Income Property Wanted ....................201 Commercial Property For Sale...........202 Businesses For Sale ..........................208 Business Property for Sale .................210 Business Property for Rent.................215

SCHOOLS & INSTRUCTION

William Escalera,

Accessories Sale

at their Beverly Hills Showroom 181

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TRANSPORTATION Autos for Sale ....................................500 Motorcycles ........................................525 Aircraft’s for Sale................................540 Aircraft’s Wanted ................................545

Anthony Martinelli, Formerly At

Borrelli Salon Of Beverly Hills, Relocating To

46 COMPUTER CONSULTANT

The Alex Rodan Salon The London Hotel

1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069

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LEGAL SERVICES

PARTY SERVICES

BANKRUPTCY ($200) PROFESSIONAL FACEPAINTER Evictions • Divorces • Name Changes • Available for private • Wage Garnishments • parties! Call or Email • Law Suits • for more information: We Are A T.L.Wasserman Debt Relief Agency @gmail.com Assaf Services, LLC - or • 323/952-6930 714/595-8681 • 818/988-0844 Beverly Hills • Los Angeles Hollywood • Van Nuys

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FREELANCE

SCHOOLS & INSTRUCTION

A C C O U N TA N T Flexible service and flexible pricing.

Hire hourly or per project. ********* Mario Villagran, MBA

818-416-7511

GUITAR LESSONS Blues, Rock, Pop BEGINNER TO ADVANCED ELECTRIC-ACOUSTIC Beverly Hills High Grad

COMPUTER SPECIALIST Specializing in: - On-Site Custom Computer Service - PC & MAC - Hardware /Software - DSL / Cable / Dial Up - Troubleshooting - Anti-Virus & More...

- Local References 310/275-DAVE or email: David@ TechnoEntomology.com

50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

NICK & NITA DOG WALKER buddyshappypaws @aol.com

Excellent References!

310/651-4212

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UNABLE TO DRIVE TO O N E - O N - O N E A PPOINTMENTS , COMPUTER ERRANDS , Repair & Training SHOPPING , ETC .

A t Yo u r

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I can run your errands

• Home or Office • • Installation • Setup • • Software Training • • Internet •

or take you to your appts.

CALL E. STURM:

C ALL J OAN :

• 310/459-0895

Own car & insurance.

310/409-8495

88 ELDERLY CARE

1st Lesson FREE! Call Andy:

310/601-6550

13 SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE

PSYCHIC ADVISOR & READINGS

By

Carol

I can help you reconnect finding love and help you relieve stress from your work and personal life.

Call 424/204-9026

A NDY M ORRIS 503 @ HOTMAIL . COM

————— Math Tutoring Exams & Homework • SAT / ACT •

Lose that fear of Math!

••••• Sol Friedman 310/728-0186 solarama@gmail.com

Good Company.

Great People.

We provide in-home care and companionship to help you remain independent and happy at home.

If you need help and would like a free in-home assessment please call us at:

323-932-8700

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88 ELDERLY CARE

A Professional, Reliable & Excellent In-Home Care Provider For Seniors • Live-In/Live-Out Caregivers • In-Depth Screening

88 ELDERLY CARE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SENIOR CARE SPECIALIST, Ltd.

BUSY AND WELL

P rov i d e ESTABLISHED SALON Thoroughly Screened IN BEVERLY HILLS C a r e g i v e rs HAS 3 STATIONS and FOR RENT Companions.

2 - HAIRSTYLIST Licensed Bonded • Insured

• M EMBER BBB •

• 310/657-5703 • WWW.SENIORCARE

Licensed/Bonded/Insured

Please Call Us At • 818/554-1072 • WWW.V ITAL S UPPORT H OME C ARE . COM

SPECIALISTLTD.COM

————— SEEKING COMPANION POSITION

F/T or P/T • 11 Years Exp. Italian Woman, Speaks English+Farsi.

Great Cook, errands, appointments, etc.

With car & insurance.

References Available.

Pari: 424/248-0117

NEED HELP?

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

WE UNDERSTAND...

Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded.

Live in or out.

1- MANICURIST Great Location Great Parking.

Call 310/246-1365

310.859.0440

www.exehomecare.com RN on Staff

We can help YOU!

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We provide experienced Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s for seniors needing “You worked hard taking care of others. Now, let us companions to drive them to take care of you in your home. You deserve the best !” doctors, prepare meals, • Caregivers • Medication light housekeeping, etc...

• CNA • HHA Reminders We offer responsible and • Companions • Grocery Shopping nurturing care. Our staff is • Sitters • Meal Preparation • Doctors Appts • Wake-Up Calls thoroughly screened and • Light Housekeeping • we care. Live In/Out. Screened, Bonded and Committed to TLC Health Care at its Best!

Call 323-298-7887

Call Lisa 24hrs.

323/877-8121 323/806-9498 90 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST For Beverly Hills Law Office Must be reliable & MS Word proficient.

Call 10:30am-4:30pm:

310/858-0234

OFFICE & STORES FOR LEASE

BUILDING

499 North Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Kenquest Building offers an amazing opportunity to lease class A office space in Beverly Hills’ prestigious Golden Triangle.

This prime location on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and North Cañon Drive is two blocks east of the world-renowned Rodeo Drive and across from the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Offices feature spectacular views with plenty of natural light and on-site valet parking. This is an ideal location for a corporate office, with a full floor available for qualified tenant.

Professional appearance.

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

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Fax Resume:

310/829-2630 Or Email: THEROBERTSCO @

For inquiries contact

Alexander Radosevic

310 . 8 87. 7 0 5 0

alex@canonproperties.com

THEROBERTSCO . COM

PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL

PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MEDICAL

NO NNN ************ All Utilities Included.

5 6 0 S . F . • $899/MO. Must Lease Now!

Beverly Drive

Great People Make GOOD COMPANY Our premiere private duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients.

CNA’s, CHHA's, MA's preferred.

Great paying positions available throughout Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Bel Aire, Pacific Palisades and San Fernando Valley.

Please call (323) 932-8700

240 OFFICE / STORESFOR LEASE

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6210 WILSHIRE BL. WILSHIRE BLVD @ FAIRFAX AVE. RETAIL FRONTAGE M O V E - I N S P E C I A L & SMALL OFFICE OFFICES FOR LEASE *** SUITES ***

BEVERLY HILLS

323/655-2622 ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE?

240

1 & 2 - PERSON RESIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out MAMA’S HOME CARE

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

BBB A+ (Highest Rated)

90

OFFICE SPACE

************ Great location w/ views and parking available.

with many amenities

Call: 310/395-7272

310/276-7600 x.203

or email: gary@westhillmgmt.com

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

Newly Renovated

PRIME ————— ————— BEVERLY HILLS Fairfax/Wilshire O n e M o n t h

UNIQUE & QUIET FREE RENT PSYCHOTHERAPY *** FOR LEASE *** ~ O F F I C E ~ *BEVERLY HILLS*

Shared waiting room, 489 S. Robertson Bl. call light system 500sf. - 1,000sf. separate exits, full Single Studio Offices . kitchen, free parking.

Unique space, all $900/MO. amenities, skylights, Utilities Included. high ceilings. Above Email: standard improvements.

mcbensonasst@gmail.com

Call: 323/938-4012

BELOW MARKET RATE! C a l l R ay :

OFFICE SPACE N e a r Wilshire on Santa Monica Blvd.

Up to 3,800 Available immediately Building signage available Contact Kosha 310/691-5520

310/274-7988

BEVERLY HILLS UP TO 3 BEAUTIFUL, clean, professional, large, remodeled offices available within a full-service suite, w/ excellent views, located on Wilshire Blvd. Secretarial bays, interior offices, & storage also available. $1-2K per office

Call Joe at 310/489-7793

Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl. 508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area.

Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500

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UNFURNISHED

UNFURNISHED

UNFURNISHED

UNFURNISHED

APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS

NORTH OF BEVERLY HILLS ~ WEST L.A. ~ PICO-ROBERTSON B R E N T W O O D West of Robertson 11730 SUNSET BLVD. BURTON WAY • • • • • • • • 1675 Colby Ave. 1 Blk. East of Doheny • 1 Bedroom • Jr. Executive 1 Bdrm.

3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1 BEDROOM • 1 B a t h • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • + 1 Bath New Kitchen & Clean, bright, nice size • GORGEOUS UNITS • Spacious & Bright.

Rooftop pool, Large Yard!

$2,500,000 PENTHOUSE!

CENTURY CITY • • • • • •

Preferred N/E Corner w/ 270º Unobstructed Jet-Liner Views!

Dramatic living rm. w/ over 12ft. ceilings & adj. oversized terrace.

2 Bdrm.+Den, formal dining rm., master suite w/ sitting area, office, huge closets+

Lrg. Master Bath.

510sf. maid’s unit available for an additional $300,000.

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Easy to show w/ short notice.

• DIANA COOK • COLDWELL OLDWELL BANKER • BH

310/203-8333 ILoveCenturyCity.com

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

This Weeks Listings

CENTURY PARK EAST $549,000 2 Bdrm Suites, 2 Bath.

Updated Kitchen & Baths Wood Lam Floors, Large Balcony City Views, Quiet Location

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

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

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

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

deck, gym, central air, apartments. Swimming Central air, large A/C, balcony, elevator, intercom entry, pool, laundry facilty balcony, pool, elevator, dishwasher, stove, and gated garage. on-sight laundry, parking. on-site laundry, wet bar, intercom entry, BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A.CLOSE Call 310/276-9871 intercom entry.

NEWLY BUILT on-sight laundry, prkg. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ 320 N. La Peer Dr. 310/477-0072 LUXURY TOWNHOME BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • 310/246-0290 • Exquisite 2 bdrm. + den. B E V E R L Y H I L L S 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. C L O S E TO WEST L.A. ( ••• ----- ••• ) PENTHOUSE 2.5 bath. Hardwood flrs, H O P S & D I N I N G 12333 TeXaS Ave. S 1 2 Ba. 1 Bd. + Den + 1 / 140 S. Crescent Dr. granite kitchen, patio.

Newly Remodeled. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ $3,200/MO. * * * * * * * S A N T A M O N I C A 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Large closets, a/c, 3 Bdrm.+3 Bath. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ • CONDO • Master bath w/ jacuzzi. elevator, dishwasher, ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME hrwd. flrs., fireplace, controlled access. Close 1222 Princeton St. Balcony, stove, Near Beverly Park dishwasher, stainless steel kitchen, to Cedars/shops/trans. • 2 Bedroom • 1 Bath intercom-entry, on-site Huge yard, pool, view!!! fridge, stove, washer/ 310/247-8689 DISHWASHER, POOL, laundry, parking. dryer in unit, private entry $11,000/MO. CONTROLLED ACCESS, BRENTW OOD 310/207-1869 + elevator, 2-patios, 2-sub FOR SALE / LEASE Also available for sale.

A STEAL ON (Agt) 310/505-5333 prkg. Will consider pet. 11933 Darlington Ave. ON-SIGHT LAUNDRY L u x u r y 4 - U n i t B l d g . 1 B d r m . ==== AND PARKING . = BRENTWOOD = Prestigious High Rise + 1 Bath 310/980-3384 417 S. Barrington Av. WILHIRE CORRIDOR *BEVERLY HILLS* • 310/273-6124 • ==== 2 B d r m . ==== :::::::::::::: WITH VIEW ==== + 2 Bath WILSHIRE ~ W E S T ~ NORTH OF WILSHIRE 2 BD. + 2.5 + DEN L O S A N G E L E S Spacious, dishwasher, C O R R I D O R • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Approx. 1,800 Sq. Ft. HOUSE FOR LEASE • 2 Bdrm. on-sight laundry 12424 TeXaS Ave. 10530-10540 +1 Bath • Building with full Spacious 3 Bedrooms • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • and parking.

Wilshire Bl. Hardwood floors, amenities including 310/473-1509 Plus Den, 3 Baths. V E R Y N I C E U N I T .

• 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • pool, laundry facility, washer/dryer in unit.

Dishwasher, ∞ ∞ ∞ Formal Dining Room, controlled access, prkg. ∞ • ∞ ∞ Principals Only W E S T W O O D •∞Single balcony, on-site Close to Living Room, Central For more information laundry, covered prkg. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Brentwood Village. ∞ • • • • Contact Pari (Agt) Heating & Air, Security 310/654-1507 Luxury Living • • •• • 310/440-5051 • •• • • 310/273-8393 with valet, System and Laundry • • 1 Bd. 1 Ba. V ERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE + SANTA MONICA ••• ••• lush garden Hook-ups. No Pets. • CONDO QUALITY • Bright, controlled access, Bel Air/Holmby Hills surrounding pool, SANTA MONICA balcony, pool, elevator, 8 4 3 4 th S t .

Minutes from UCLA Available April 1st. gym, elevator, etc.

808 4th St. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. laundry fac., prkg. $4,250/MO. 2 bedrooms + 2 bath Dishwasher, ** ** • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Close To U.C.L.A. 1500 sq. ft., Large loft Daytime: 310/466-6567 central air, balcony. ** 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. ** 310/477-6856 Heated pool, balcony, a/c, or 3rd bedroom, walkCall: 310/470-4474 * 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. * Evenings & Weekends dishwasher, controlled in closets, high ceil* Large fireplace, * • WESTWOOD • access, elevator, * * ings, gated, negotiable. 5 62 / 9 4 3 - 6 6 2 7 laundry room, parking. 672 Kelton Ave. H O L L Y W O O D balcony, dishwasher, $3,995/MO. 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. X-St. Strathmore 310/929-0610 intercom entry, 440 2385 Roscomare Rd 4 Blks. to Beach. • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • • B a c h e l o r elevator, prkg., pool.

Unit F15 • LA,CA 90077 UNFURNISHED • Single • Close to Beach • • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • Controlled access, Moses Shaw APARTMENTS B E V E R L Y H I L L S Controlled access, 310/394-7132 323/467-5740 laundry facility.

443 S. Oakhurst Dr. parking, laundry facility.

BEVERLY HILLS 1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba. Close to U.C.L.A. Utilities Included. W E S T W O O D 323/851-3790 1409 Midvale Ave. BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr. B R I=G H=T =&=S=P=A C=I O U S 3 1 0 / 2 0 8 - 3 0 8 5 Close to Everything.

• • • • • • • •• • •• $3,800/MO. 310/500-9298

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• • Single • • 321 N. OAKHURST DR. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •

BEVERLY HILLS LIVING.

—————–––– BRENTWOOD 11640 Kiowa Ave .

1 BD + DEN + 1.5 BA 2nd Floor Front Unit.

Large and Spacious Approx. 1,600 sq. ft.

Full service building, front view, security guard (day & night), pool, suana, gym & rec. room, Hardwood flrs throughout, 2 parking.

Newly Updated Old World Charm! Balcony, dishwasher, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Bright, intercom entry, elevator, intercom •••••••• entry, on-site fridge, stove, laundry fac.

Close to restaurants laundry, parking. Balcony, dishwasher, a/c, heated pool, P LEASE C ALL : & shopping. elevator controlled 310/435-3693 310/531-3992 access, on-site laundry, L O S A N G E L E S parking. Close to 4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t . Brentwood Village, L O W M O V E - I N ! * * * * * * * * Shops & Restaurants.

$450,000

+1

Call Charles Dizengoff

310/259-9911

407 GARAGE / STORAGE

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Ava i l a b l e fo r R e n t .

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

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“The Mission ” • Westwood • L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL * * * * * * • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • 6-Month Lease Avail.

Bath

*Control * * * access, * * * *

1350 S. Midvale Ave. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

•

• •

•

•

• • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. entry, laundry facility, • • • Single • • • • elevator, parking.

Pool, elevator, controlled access, onsight laundry, parking.

Close to U.C.L.A.

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310/473-1509

922 S. Barrington Av.

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BRENTWOOD

10992 Ashton Ave.

904-908 Granville Av.

•

Bd.+1 Ba. WESTWOOD •• 2 S ingle •• 1380 Midvale Ave. • • • • • • • • • • • • A/C, pool, intercom

• 310/826-4889 •

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~ WESTWOOD ~ • • Single • • • •

Close to U.C.L.A.

310/478-8616

• BRENTWOOD • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

2 Bd.+2 Ba. Balcony, intercom entry, elevator, on- CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. dishwasher, elevator, Includes: sight laundry, prkg. on-site laundry Fireplace, balcony, 818/669-1990 Close to UCLA & and parking. a/c, laundry facility, 213/385-4751 subterranean prkg. Westwood Village . **CENTURY CITY** Near Whole Foods.

310/479-8977 2220 S. Beverly Glen

POOL,

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11666 Goshen Ave.

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310/207-1965

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* * * * * * (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) WEST L.A. Every Extra Luxury: • Single+Loft+11/2 Ba. 1236 Amhearst Ave. custom cabinets, granite • • • • • Single • Large Unit • countertops, stone entry, ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath pool, health club, spa.

• Close to UCLA •

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Central air/heat, Dishwasher, a/c, fireplace, patio, walk-in closet, wet controlled access, bar, controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, on-site parking laundry facility. & laundry facility.

310/312-9871

310/820-8584

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BRENTWOOD •• • S I N G L E • • • • • 519 S. Barrington Ave. • Lots of

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•

310/472-8915

panoramic city views.

Character & Charm !

Alcove fireplace, fridge, Bright unit. laundry facility, gated Dishwasher, On-site parking, intercom laundry, parking. entry and more.

Close to • 310/552-8064 • Brentwood Village. Rooftop jacuzzi with

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

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In The HEART of LUXURY HIGH RISE BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. BEVERLY HILLS BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 100 S. Doheny Dr. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Beautiful Well Lit 1 170 N. Crescent Dr. Spacious 2 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. Very Private & Spacious 2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath RE-DONE PENTHOUSE 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH Spectacular views, upper unit with breakfast ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Front 3rd Floor Unit Large & Bright. wood flrs., w/d in unit, and formal dining room. pool, spa, gym, Pool, a/c, balcony, tennis, 24-hr. security. Yard, laundry & parking. Balcony, central air/heat $3,500/MO. fridge, stove, laundry $3,990/Month granite counter tops, Call 213/804-3761 rm., prkg., intercom Agent • Sylvia wet bar, ample closets, entry, elevator.

310/717-3861

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C L O S E TO S H O P S & R ESTAURANTS .

310/385-9169

————— • WESTWOOD •

10933 Rochester Ave.

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

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

—————–––– SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

•• • ••• •••• • • • S i•n g•l e • • • •••• ••••

Controlled access, garage, laundry facility.

Close to Beach.

310/394-7132

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WEST HOLLYWOOD *BEVERLY HILLS*

hardwood floors, 2 car parking and strorage.

LUXURY PENTHOUSE

137 S. MAPLE DR.

BEVERLY HILLS Special 2bd+2.5ba 145 S. MAPLE in Glen Tower BEAUTIFUL PENTHOUSE 1333 Beverly Glen#606 oversized 2nd bedroom 2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA perfect for home office. With locked elevator, $6,500/MO. private rooftop patio, huge deck. large kitchen Mark Rogo with new appliances Coldwell Banker Office: 310/385-3164 and granite countertops, Cell: 213/280-6415 washer & dryer in unit,

Prime Beverly Hills HUGE 1,700+ Sq Ft

New Wood Floors.

New Granite Kitchen w/ Stainless Steel Appl.

7 Closets. Patio.

Non-Smoking Bldg.

342 N. PALM DR. 2 BEDROOM + DEN + 2.5 BATHROOM

3 BDRMS + 2.5 BATH $2,900/MO. Remodeled kitchen with Call 310/385-7188 granite counter tops.

New hardwood floors. Upper with balcony, Large living room with *KELEMEN* floor to ceiling windows Granite kitchen, marble REAL ESTATE and breathtaking views. floors, jacuzzi tub with (310) 966-0900 Master suit with gran- separate steam shower. all listings are on ite counters, private Deluxe Unit. centurycityliving.com elevator entry to unit, Valet and Guest $3,400/MO. central air, w/d hook-up Parking. Huge Heated Pool, Security Staff, Large patio off living/ (Minimum 2 year lease) Doorman & HouseBy appointment only dining rooms, pool, man, Switchboard parking in gated sub818/679-6747 Tennis, Fitness Center terranean garage.

(No Calls after 8 PM) Business Center Limited access bldg.

NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY BEVERLY HILLS Call for latest properties $3,795/MO. LARGE 3 BEDROOM Call 323/944-0270 DUPLEX APARTMENT CENTURY PARK EAST Cell 310/351-0729 Newly remodeled, hard1 BED, 1 BATH

WESTW OOD

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FRENCH CHATEAU

central air and heat, Subterranean parking.

Plenty of storage space. $3,750/MO. CALL 310/385-7188

—————–––– WESTWOOD

wood floors, central a/c & heat, upper floor. $3,300/MO.

174 SWALL DRIVE 213/447-4832

————— ————— • WESTWOOD • *** PRIME *** C e n t u r y C i t y A d j .

Newer Construction 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,500 2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA. Gourmet granite kitch. w/ Beautiful apt. Lots Viking appl. Lrg. master w/ double sinks, spa-tub, of lights, washer/dryer in unit, walk-in closet. Hrwd. flrs., high-ceilings, w/d 2 prkng space. in unit, central air, balcony.

BEVERLY HILLS

ELEVATOR OPENS Furnished $4,295 D IRECTLY INTO UNIT. Unfurnished $4,200 Lisa Sherman • Broker Call: 310/927-2140 310/786-1851

1 BDRM, 1 BATH $2,750/MONTH

EXTRA LARGE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

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Updated kitchen & bath rooms with jacuzzi in each bathrooms, air & heat. Hardwood floors, walk-in closets, washer dryer in unit, parking.

Will consider small pets

2 BDRM, 2 BATHS $3,150/MONTH

**BORDERLINE** BEVERLY HILLS SOUTH REXFORD DR.

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Hrwd flrs, stainless BEVERLY HILLS Adj. Rooftop Pool+Deck. steel appliances, quiet Spacious Condo Near Peninsula hillside views, large 2+Den+2 • $2,850 balcony, washer/dryer. Hardwood Flrs., laundry Hotel & BHHS. Great for entertaining. & Jacuzzi in unit, new $4,400/Month dishwasher, walk in Full service bldg.

310/471-2737

310/435-3558

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ High Floor Partial Ocean Views.

Huge Master Bedroom. Walk-in Closet, Separate Stall Shower Renovate Stainless Steel Kitchen.

Real Hardwood Floors. Heating & Air Conditioning Incl. Valet or Self Parking Extra Storage.

$3,000/MO. 865 Comstock Ave. Call 310/858-8320 Remodeled & Spacious

2 BD+2 BA • $3,700

$2,500/MONTH

High Floor, Renovated, Large Balcony Manhattan Views

closets, fireplace, central

air, rooftop pool, gym.

Call: 310/435-5010

—————–––– WESTWOOD

TOP FRONT 2 BD/DEN NEWLY DECORATED XL Living Room 26’x17’ + Den with bar 17’x13’.

Laundry facility, balcony, ELEVATOR, gated, QUIET 12 units, no pets.

10966 OHIO AVE. $2,800/MO. Call 310/653-2551

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

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

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

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

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

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

440

• BEVERLY HILLS • *BEVERLY HILLS* PRIME LOCATION $2,100/MO. 2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. X-LARGE LUXURY APT. 2 BD. + 2 BA Front unit BEVERLY HILLS Professionally deco- Large & bright in 10 unit rated. All new interior. building w/brick courtyard Hrwd., drapes, granite Near Century City and kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d Roxbury Park on quiet hook-ups, hi-ceilings. pretty street. Hardwood Also 2 Bdrm. • $2,490 floors, separate kitchen & 310/271-6811 dining, stove, d/w. Cat ok Cell: 310/994-4122 405 SHIRLEY PL. Must see! 439 S. Rexford Open by calling

323/653-3350 BEVERLY HILLS Adj. 2+2 Top Flr • $2,395 2 Entrances, lrg living Roof Garden Panoramic B.H. Views Hi-ceilings, tile+carpet.

Pool, sauna, elevator, central air, prkg., marble lobby.

1259 S. Camden Dr.

310/849-3858

• PRIME • BEVERLY HILLS 324 S. Rexford Dr.

• LARGE & BRIGHT • 2 Bd+2 Ba • $2,250 Upper, dining area, lots of closets, carpet, a/c, laundry fac., 2-car prkg. Total privacy.

Close to Rodeo Dr. Appt:310/271-4207

& BRENTWOOD LUXURY UNITS • SINGLES • 1 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS

Hardwood flrs/Carpets

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

310/966-1014

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ

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Upper Duplex

WEST LA/ SANTA MONICA

Spacious 2 Bd.+1 Ba.

$1,395/MO. 1 BEDROOM + 1 BATH Beautiful lower front, hardwood floor, close to shopping and transportation, open daily.

2606 S. SEPULVEDA

Large living, dining and breakfast rooms., Italian tiled bath, hrwd. floors., high celings, decorative fireplace, 2-lrg balconies, remodeled granite 310/666-8360 countertop kitchen, new fridge & oven, 5-lrg. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ closets, newly painted. 911 Wooster Apt.#6

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Excellent Area. $1,850/MO.

Call 310/908-1919

FREE RENT!

Spacious & Beautiful 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH stove, fridge & laundry facility. Lovely quiet neighborhood. $1,150/MO. Call 805/379-2000

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Pico/Robertson 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $1,750 PRIME WESTWOOD BEVERLY HILLS LIGHT & A IRY CORNER . (1 Blk from Wilshire

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New custom built-ins in and Beverly Glen) kitchen, skylight, huge • 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • closets, central heat, BEAUTIFUL SINGLE ~ N EWLY UPDATED ~ a/c, 2-parking, hardwood floors, wood Upper, hardwood laundry facility. floors, a/c, laundry, Exceptional Condition! burning fireplace, garage covered parking. parking. stove & fridge.

323/937-3737 $2,200/Month Small pet OK. 336 S. Rexford Dr.

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310/247-8547 310/433-1949 BEVERLY HILLS

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$985/MO.

8747 Clifton Way 1271 /2 DEVON AVE. 1 BDRM. 1 3/4 BATH Call for appointment BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. $1,675/MO. LUXURIOUS Central air, dishwasher, 310/458-1354 2 BDRM, 2 BATH microwave, parking, laundry facility, gated Large closets, 464 entry, elevator, upgraded all amenities in kitchen kitchen, rooftop patio.

CRYPT/PLOT FOR SALE breakfast area, Ron:310/990-1730 1

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berber carpet, A/C, fireplace, washer & dryer BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Hillside included in laundry ** Cedar Sinai Area ** M e m orial Park 1 Bdrm.+ 1 Ba. Upper area. Secured building All appliances, hardwood Companion Graves view garden courtyard. floors, a/c & heat, balcony in the Choice location Near & parking.

Canaan Section. $1,395/MO. Beverly Center,CedarsIncludes Sinai, Restaurants, Etc. ********** Endowment Care.

2 Bdrm. Upper No Pets. $2,195/MO. Current Price: $16,000 All appliances, hardShown By Appointment. wood floors, Parking Asking: $14,000 8544 BURTON WAY Contact: $1,750/MO.

CALL 310/273-6770 or 310/569-6731

310/652-8519 or 310/801-4642

310/490-1823 LDOBER36@GMAIL.COM

BEVERLY HILLS

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472 HANDBAGS WANTED

WANTED

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

480 PETS

BUY & SELL

N I C K & N I TA DOG WALKER buddyshappypaws @aol.com

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS & DESIGNER BAGS HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES Excellent References!

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

475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

B

E F O R E

————— 2 YR OLD FEMALE FAWN PUG IS LOOKING FOR A

488 SCOOTER FOR SALE

Call 888-713-1239 www.TheJewelBuyers.com

O M P A R E

We Buy Diamonds Estate Jewelry Watches • Gold

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

WE PAY PREMIUM PRICES! *WE BEAT MOST AUCTION HOUSE PRICES*

2009 BMS Heritage Scooter 150cc, 1,366 miles.

Comes w/ a full head helmet, cover with lock.

Excellent Condition.

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

500 AUTOS

PRICES PAID •••••••••• Antiques - Old Coins Tiffany Items Paintings - Objets d’Art Estate Jewelry: Gold - DiamondsVintage Watches Lalique - Art Glass Fine Porcelains: Meissen - Sevres Marble Statues Bronze Sculptures Clocks - Silver Furniture: French English - American One Item or Entire Estates Purchased For Cash. Prompt & Considerate Response to All Inquiries.

House Calls O.K. ••••••••••

MICHAEL NEWMAN

CALL 310.278.1322 Paintings Arte Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

Meissen KPM Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze

Sculpture Glass Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum

TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO! WE

CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!

Edan Sassoon

Beverly Hills Car Only 4,300 Original Mi. Dark Grey, Package #3.

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

******

www.ArteAntiques.com

Private Party.

800/924-7254

YOUR AD HERE

allorens70@hotmail.com

2011 Toyota Prius Hybrid

HIGHEST CASH

beverlyhil santiques.com

323/481-4170

Take Over Lease Payments

AIR & HEATING

AIR AL HEATING & COOLING FREE ESTIMATES On New Installation or Replacements

10% Off Service Calls www. airalac .com Lic. #676773

GAMA

Central

HEAT & AIR Since 1979

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

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

Lic.#445484

AUTOS WANTED

I BUY

.

310/276-0188 USED CARS 818/888-9200 CALL ED we buy antiques!

Visit my website at Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

Registered.

Asking $1,000 o.b.o.

Call Ana:

by Appointment Only $394.01 per Month Lalique Baccarat, Carrera Just 28-months left marble statuary, Provasi on 36-month lease.

Waranty assignable. imported Italian furniture, Must have strong credit.

Columbo Mobli imported Only qualified Italian furniture, large oilpertson to reply: paintings, and jewelry.

310/283-2638

310/ 402-7857

C

OF

NOT TO BE MISSED! PRICED TO SELL!

PRIVATE ESTATE SALE

,

LUXURY JEWELS

L.A. • 90049

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Get Instant Highest Cash Guaranteed Transactions Are Secured & Confidential

Serious iquiries only

• Sat. & Sun. • M a r . 1 7 th + 1 8 th 10am-4pm 224 N. Kenter Ave.

Saturday & Sunday March 17 & 18 from 11am-3pm 137 S. Reeves Dr. #505, B.H., 90212 Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Furniture & Sconces, Mastercraft Furniture, Janssen Piano, Vintage Designer Clothing, Shoes, Handbags.Artwork, China, Crystal, Books, Kitchenware, etc.

S

LOVING HOME. Call 310/995-5777

BEVERLY HILLS ESTATE SALE

O U

310/651-4212

GRAND BRENTWOOD ESTATE SALE

Lots of Sterling Silver, fine china+crystal, clocks, piano. Mid-century period English, French, Asian, Italian furnishings & accessories.Art, paintings, mirrors, rugs, clothing (size 8-10) & more.

Something for everyone.

• Rain or Shine • No credit cards/checks.

Y

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

BEVERLY HILLS COURIER

310/413-1138 WANTED

ANY VINTAGE CARS Prior TO 1970 Running or Not. Private Party.

Will Pay Cash!

Bob 818/267-9800

CONSIGNMENT JEWELRY

We Buy Sterling Silver Over 15 Years Specializing in Estate Sterling.

Flatware, Dinnerware, Vases, Pitchers, Goblets, Trays, Estate Sterling, Tea Sets, etc.

310-435-1056

CLASSIFIED SECTION INVEST YOUR SMART MONEY IN C O U R I E R C L A S S I F I E D S !

http://RareSterling.com

( 3 1 0 ) 2 7 8 - 1 3 2 2

Beverly Hills • We Pay Cash • We Deliver Licensed Antique Silver Dealer

We Pay More Than Anyone in L.A.

BEVERLY HILLS

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

FLOORS

310.278.1322

ALL KINDS OF FLOOR JOBS

CONTRACTOR

MOVING PAINTING PAINTING

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

CONTRACTOR

• AC • CONSTRUCTION G E N E R A L C O N T R AC TO R RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

HANDY

HANDY

PEOPLE

PEOPLE

Your Best

HANDYMAN

HANDYMAN

35 YRS EXP

FREE Estimates

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

310.278.5380

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

L I C : # 8 0 1 8 8 4 • F U L L Y INSURED

FAST, RELIABLE.

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS

CALL 310/266-9922

WILLIE’S ENTERPRISE PAINTING COMPANY

=== MOVING ===

800-216-5223 Same Day Pick-Up Discount For Seniors & Women FREE Estimates Visa/MC Accepted

MOVING

For LESS, NOBODY!

PAINTING

RAFAEL PAINTING

Call Now & I'll Be There Today!

323-513-8851 Phil INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

————— • HANDYMAN •

Residential/Commercial

Quality Custom Painting • Home Repairs • Remodeling • Carpentry References Available.

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL. LIC. # 641602 BONDED + INSURED 20 Years Experience

323/658-7847 323/864-2490

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FREE ESTIMATE

HANDYMAN SERVICES

BROTHERS’

HONEST and RELIABLE

FINE EUROPEAN CRAFTSMANSHIP

JACOB

PA I N T I N G

with 25 yrs experience at reasonable prices!

No job too Big but not too Small 10% Discount w/AD

Call 323.304.0380

ELECTRIC

HANDY

HANDY

PEOPLE

PEOPLE

800-357-0775 LIC: 522932

MARBLE RESTORATION

LICENSED HANDYMAN # B650400

N o j o b t o o S M A L L or BIG .

From A to Z. Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Int./Ext. • Framing • Tile • Concrete Drywall • Glasswork Carpentry • Welding Additions • Remodeling

LICENSED HANDYMAN State Lic. #914589

FREE ESTIMATES 35 Years Experience

HOME REPAIR & REMODELING

Call Rony:

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

Needs.

Bonded & Insured

CALL DAN @ 323/855-8400

+ F ULL S ERVICE BUILDING MAINTENANCE

FREE Estimates.

• 310/245-1717 •

• Interior I charge according • E x t e r i o r to my work, not by • Residential where you live.

• General Contractor

• Interior & Exterior ******* • Apply Texture FREE ESTIMATES • Remove Acoustic Ceilings 818/439-1888 • Wallpaper Removal Lic. #383510 • Lacquer finishes • Custom Painting • Many referrals • Stucco patch • Drywall Repair & More

ROOFING

NOBODY Does a Better Job Faster or

AARON’S PAINTING

GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~ • Marble Polishing • Sealing • Floor Restoration • Grout Cleaning Call For Free Estimate:

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

(Lic. #791904) GOT-A-LEAK? 818/355-3630 WATER WMPainting@hotmail.com PROOFING

————— YALE PAINTING Interior/Exterior

Fix Leaky Decks, Windows+Basements.

We offer coatings, caulking, pressure wash & painting.

• Free Estimates •

House • Commercial 310/365-0277 Apt. • Industrial • Hi-Rise Bonded/Insured/Lic#661872 Since 1982 I Have Great Preparation

SECURITY SERVICES

Lic. # 689667 • Bonded / Insured

323/733-4898 Call Young anytime “I Do My Own Work”

LA & ASSOCIATES

CALIFORNIA CUSTOM BEST PAINTING PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Lic. #854322

*Armed/Unarmed Guards* * Executive Protection * *** Bodyguards *** *** and more *** Call 24/7* 310/462-5468

• 877/430-1112 • 213/382-0020

468 N. Camden Drive CA PPO LIC#16932

Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial

Plaster, Drywall & Repair

FREE Estimates.

Bonded • Insured

www.guardandsecurity.com

ROOFING • ROOFER • CARPENTER • N EW R OOFS / R EPAIRS • R AINGUTTER & S KYLIGHT S ER VICE •G ARAGE /O FFICE C ONVERSION ’ S Written roof inspections for real estate agents.

30 Years in Business • 3rdrd Generation Roofer

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

BEVERLY HILLS

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POLICE BLOTTER

Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr ******* Associate Publisher Marcia W. Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Steve Simmons ******* Fashion Director Tawny Sanders Society Editor Joan Mangum

******* Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965 - 2004)

From the Publisher CLIF SMITH

COMPASSION OR SUCKERS? We’ve all heard the stories of the poor, homeless pan-handler who roams the streets begging for money, then goes home to nice house, car and well-funded lifestyle. True, some of them still live in cardboard boxes but the rip-off by panhandlers is epidemic in some places. (Beverly Hills is no exception—we have our own brand of panhandlers but our police cannot remove them because of court orders).

Well, it seems the entire state of California is the Golden State for mooching off others.

Tuesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal carried a “must read” op-ed piece by famed economist Michael Boskin and public policy expert John Cogan of Stanford University. Every one of us needs to read their article at wsj.com (or in print) especially just to see the hard facts.

Please forget your politics for a second—just read the facts.

They write: “California’s rising standards of living and outstanding public schools and universities once attracted millions seeking upward economic mobility. But then something went radically wrong as California legislatures and governors built a welfare state on high tax rates, liberal entitlement benefits, and excessive regulation. The results, though predictable, are nonetheless striking. From the mid1980s to 2005, California’s population grew by 10 million, while Medicaid recipients soared by 7 million; tax filers paying income taxes rose by just 150,000; and the prison population swelled by 115,000.

“California’s economy, which used to outperform the rest of the country, now substantially underperforms. The unemployment rate, at 10.9 percent, is higher than every other state except Nevada and Rhode Island. With 12 percent of America’s population, California has one third of the nation’s welfare recipients. “ Our population grew by 10 million people but the number of taxpayers only rose 150,000. That means that 98.5 percent of newcomers to California in 30 years pay no income taxes.

Is this “fair”? This is not the “1 percent vs. the 99 percent” picture painted by the “Occupy” deadbeats. This is the 1.5 percent paying for everyone else. (OK). That leaves out sales tax and property tax, but just exactly how many people with zero taxable income also have a house to pay property taxes on? Property taxes pay for most of our public schools, which means that this same 98.5 percent who have school-age children are having that education given to them by the 1.5 percent.)

Please stop and think about that for a minute. Just exactly how did this happen? Boskin and Cogan trace this to public employee unions and the Democrat Party. Yesterday, Gov. Jerry Brown doubled up the new taxes he wants to add to the “1 percent.”

Goodbye, California. It’s more of the same from Brown and the Democrats. Their only debate is how much more to hit the remaining “rich” in California, not how to get the state back to work.

Brown’s only objective is to pay his union backers, not restart the state like he promised. That reliance on “the rich” is what really got us into this mess under former Gov. Gray Davis and Arnold did nothing to change it. Brown promised he would change it, but that’s not going to happen. And, as Boskin and Cogan point out, Silicon Valley is leaving. We’re losing exactly the people and industries that could bring us back. Smooth move, Democrats.

So, whatever your political persuasion, there is simply no justification for adding 10 million people and only 150,000 new taxpayers to pay for them. “Compassion or suckers?” The answer is pretty obvious.

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GRAND THEFT Occurred around 5 p.m. on 3/1 in 8900 block of W. Olympic Blvd. Suspect #1: Male Black, 23, 6'03'', 175, black hair and brown eyes.

Suspect #2: Male Black, 23, 5'06'', 150, black hair and brown eyes. Suspect #3: Male Black, 23, 5'04'', 135, black hair and brown eyes–one distracted sales associate while the others concealed merchandise and fled.

Loss $1,700 IDENTITY THEFT Occurred between 3:24 p.m. on 1/11 and 3:24 P.m. on 2/27 in 400 block of S. Maple Dr. Suspect: Female White, 5'04'', 165, brown hair and blue eyes–used victim’s personal information to set up accounts in victim’s name at two different banks.

Occurred at 3:45 on 2/27 in 800 block of N. Bedford Dr. Unknown suspect ordered checks with victim’s personal identifying information, then used them.

Occurred between 12/1 and 2/17 in100 block of N. Almont Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’s personal information to obtain credit card and made fraudulent purchases.

Occurred between 8 a.m. on 2/22 and 3 p.m. on 2/28 in 300 block of N. Rexford Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’s personal information to open bank account.

Occurred between 2/22 and 2/25 in 9100 block of Wilshire Blvd.

Unknown suspect obtained victim’s pre-paid debit card number and made unauthorized charges.

Occurred at 11:30 a.m. on 1/11 in 100 block of S. Roxbury Dr. Unknown suspect opened two accounts in victim’s name.

Occurred between 12:01 a.m. on 2/23 and 4 p.m. on 3/1 in 300 block of N. Oakhurst Dr. Unknown suspect opened two credit cards by using victim’s personal information.

Occurred between 5:08 p.m. on 2/13 and 11:40 a.m. on 3/2 in Nevada. Unknown suspect used victim’s personal information to reactivate recently closed cell phone account.

Occurred between noon on 2/11 and noon on 12/15 in 200 block of N. Clark Dr. Unknown suspect entered business and used ATM to withdraw funds from victim’s account.

Occurred between 8 a.m. on 1/3 and 4:30 p.m. on 2/24 in 9000 block of W. Olympic Blvd. Suspect: Female White, 5'06'', 130, brown hair and eyes–took checks made payable to victim and deposited them into her account.

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Rabbi Jacob Pressman IT’S RIME TIME Today, dismayed by the headlines so full of death and destruction, I should like to suggest a way of competing without bombing one another to smithereens. It is a little game I have invented which can be played by 2 up to 20 persons. It is a word game in which our visualizing and imagining can give us some clean fun.

Did it ever strike you that if you rearrange the letters in words you commonly use you can spell an entirely different word, or two, or three, or even four. For some now forgotten reason, I had written the word REVILE. It is a nasty word.

However, if I just take the letters and rearrange them I spell RELIVE. The usual salutation to an item of correspondence is DEAR. Well, if you take those four letters and rearrange them you make it DARE, or even READ. Now you have DEAR, DARE, and READ. Take the word LIVE, rearrange and you have LIVE, VILE, and EVIL. TIME, MITE, and EMIT or even four words REAP, RAPE, PARE and PEAR. RIME and MIRE, or EAT, ATE and TEA GOT and TOG, or SOLE & LOSE PEACH and CHEAP, or PACE and CAPE LEER and REEL, or FEEL and FLEE CAME and MACE, or TEAR and RATE ROOM and MOOR See how easy it is? Why don’t you try it, either alone or with others? As you do you will find the weight of the world sliding off your shoulders.

If you get 20 new combinations, send them to me, care of The Courier.

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Mar. 16). You have an amazing gift of adaptability this year, and you’ll stretch, flex and grow yourself in order to meet the changing patterns of life. April shows you making money in a different way. You’ll love the artsy and intellectual influences that come in May. July brings your chance to show the world your talent. Gemini and Sagittarius people adore you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Moodiness can be a sign of a controlling person. Avoid those who ride a mood rollercoaster. If not, be aware of those using their moods to manipulate others.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Be willing to ask yourself intriguing questions, such as: What are you looking forward to? The answer will be like an arrow pointing to your talents, personal strengths and life ambitions.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Telling and hearing too much may be a problem. The good news is that it means people want to share with you, and you want to share with them, too. The bad news is that too much sharing gets tedious.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Be patient enough to do what it takes to solve a problem. Go deeper. The first answer that’s given to you may not be the best. Keep asking “What else?” and “How else?”

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s a good time for introspection, honesty and attention to quieter needs of your soul. The outside world has no choice but to reflect back to you what's happening with your inner life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Children have to learn life is better with fewer sweets, less television and more fresh air. And you, playful Leo, are childlike enough now to need and heed the same lessons.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You may not be entirely pleased with yourself, but punishment is unnecessary and, in fact, would be counterproductive. Emphasize your positive characteristics, and try to ignore the behaviors you’d like to be rid of.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may feel caught in between shortand long-term thinking. It’s actually a wonderful place to be. Too much long-term thinking is no fun, and thinking only in the short term is foolish. So enjoy this in-between state for now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). An event coming up will go better if you start making plans now. Let yourself free-associate about how you want this to go. Talk with others about what’s coming.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Boundary issues may arise. You may feel like someone is giving unwanted advice or infringing on your privacy. Stand up for yourself. Quite simply, you want to be around people who let you be yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Gather information. Get clarity on all communication. You are mighty intuitive now, but you’ll learn more by asking than by assuming you already have the answers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll get the chance to practice compassionate detachment. You will show you care about another person without getting overly caught up in the person’s life.

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