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Metro Silences Beverly Hills During yesterday’s Metro Community Open House, Councilwoman Lili Bosse was denied the opportunity to publicly question Project Manager David Mieger about the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR). In fact, when asking Mieger about parking near the proposed station, a Metro employee grabbed the microphone away from Bosse and told her that she, and everyone in attendance, needed to ask questions at the individual tables designed to focus on specific areas. “They didn’t want me to ask my questions,” Bosse told The Courier. The release of the Metropolitan Transit Authority's final EIR confirms its intention to tunnel under Beverly Hills High School despite the report's failure (see ‘OPEN HOUSE,’ page 9)

BH COMMUNITY UNITES– Beverly Hills board members, parents, teachers and PTA volunteers voice their displeasure with Metro’s Westside Subway Extension plans outside yesterday’’s Metro community forum at Temple Emanuel. Front row (from left): Stefanie Patrusky Langer, Andrea Kone, Avrami Hacker, Brian Goldberg, Bob Tedeschi, Jennifer Terrell-Schwartz, Lisa Korbatov, Susie Roberts, Isabel Hacker and Eli Hacker; Second row (from left): Zale Richard Rubins, Sherry Tedeschi, Jackie Kassorla, Steve Kessler and Howard Goldstein. Top row (from left): Bob Turgan, Veronica Bacerra, Terry Fahn, Alma Ordaz and Ed Brown. Courier Photo By Marla Schevker

For the full unedited official Metro Construction Fact Sheet, see pages 26-27

Beverly Vista to host annual carnival next month. 5

Courier publishes unedited Metro Construction Fact sheet. 26-27 •Birthdays

George Christy, Page 6 Broadway Musicals Are Celebrated Every Year During The A Night At Sardi ’s Benefit Dinner; Celebrity Hairstylist Yuki Takei Joins Cristophe’s Salon In Beverly Hills; A Message To The Big Shots At Cartier Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

Inaugural Edward G. Lewis Chair To Be Installed Monday

BHHS Physical Condition Report Halfway Done

By Gilien Silsby—USC Law Lewis, a 1970 graduate of Exclusive to The Courier USC Law and a member of USC USC Gould Law’s Board of School of Law Councilors, said will celebrate he is honored to installation of give back to an Prof. Nancy institution that Staudt as the inshaped his caaugural holder reer. For 28 of the Edward years, Lewis ran G. Lewis Chair a successful in Law. solo corporate Established and real estate Marie and Edward Lewis practice. in honor of Ed“I am very proud of my USC ward G. Lewis of Century City, the installation ceremony will Law education,” Lewis said. “I take place on Monday at the Cal- learned how to look at issues ifornia Club. (see ‘EDWARD LEWIS,’ page 16)

By Marla Schevker The Beverly Hills High School Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Civil (MEPC) investigation is 50 percent completed. The progress was presented to BHUSD staff Wednesday. The report discussed mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical and civil problems throughout the school that will need to be addressed during the Measure E modernization. Superintendent Gary Woods said the full report should be completed in approximately 30 days. Woods said the MEPC report

is an investigation in preparation for the architects in either retrofitting or modernizing BHHS. “If you do a good job analyzing the MEPC’s, you have a better chance of the architects presenting documents that are accurate and completely understand the magnitude of what you have to do,” Woods said. Woods said there is extensive work that needs to be done on the BHHS campus and none of the results in the report thus far surprised him. The 50 percent completed (see ‘MEPC,’ page 16)

Drug Tests May Come to Beverly Hills High School By Matt Lopez Random drug testing could become a reality for student-athletes and performing arts students at Beverly Hills High School after the Board of Education broached the subject for the first time at its meeting Tuesday and took small steps toward developing a plan to institute a testing policy. While BHHS does conduct drug sweeps on campus, Board President Brian Goldberg said he brought the issue forward Tuesday because of concerns

about students leaving campus for a performance or sporting event while under the influence. Goldberg told the board he was approached by several students and parents close to both the athletics and performing arts programs who claimed students participated in both activities while under the influence of a controlled substance. From what he's been told, Goldberg said the issue has more to do with recreational drugs rather than any sort of (see ‘DRUG TESTING,’ page 9)

A HOT TAMALE OF A FINALE– The Big Bang Theory’s Johnny Galecki, Melissa Rauch, Kunal Nayyar and Mayiam Bialik sang their hearts out during the finale of the annual A Night at Sardi’s at The Beverly Hilton. This 20th anniversary dinner benefited the Alzheimer’s Association with $1.3 million added to the $21 million already in the “kettle” for research and support groups. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6. Scott Downie/Celebrity Photo

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Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Mar. 30). You'll wield influence, though that's not what you're after. You just want to know that you've made a difference in the world, and you'll be sure that you've done that. June brings an exciting relationship. August is your time to shine in the workplace. Push for your ideas in September; do an allout marketing campaign! Cancer and Pisces people adore you. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You are so charming now that you could sway even the most disagreeable people. Your smile and the intriguing glint in your eyes are powerful tools. One might even call them weapons. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You still feel alone in many regards, but you can't deny that in most ways you're not. The people who love and depend on you are a touchstone -- so touch it already! GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll wonder what the others are doing, and you may have a greater than usual curiosity regarding their whereabouts. Take this as a signal to increase the action in your creative realm.

BEVERLY HILLS CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may be wondering how to find someone to sponsor your dreams. Take matters into your own hands for a while, and soon there will be people in your midst to help you take the next step. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Typically, a person is not aware of the process of self-discovery as it's occurring. You don't point out: “Wow, I'm learning this about myself right now.” Yet today you'll sense that something important is happening. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The ones who think you are exciting are in for an even bigger surprise than they expected. You not only deliver on the thrills; you also challenge, push and encourage people to do more than they thought they could. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Matters of self-control will have a bearing on how things turn out today. You'll meld your particular brand of steely resolve with a certain novel interest. You'll seek what others aren't looking for and find it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A classic piece of culture will be a prominent influence on you now. Your opinion will echo age-old wisdom. Something that has been right for centuries will still apply now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are such a strong and able person, it's highly unlikely, if not impossible, you would ever do something against your will, even under heavy persuasion or hypnosis. So trust yourself. That's the lesson of the day. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll give in to the young and old, recognizing that they need you to bend the rules for them. The special care you afford the less able will add to your stellar karma. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You see through the one who pretends to care, all the while noting that it's really not this person's fault. Being preoccupied with one's own life is not a crime, though it can be mighty annoying to others. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You think of your future in the present tense -- a most effective technique that comes naturally to you now, as you have one foot in the present and the other rather optimistic appendage in tomorrow.

This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance does not authorize construction. This Ordinance is exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance does not authorize construction and, in fact, imposes greater restrictions on certain types of development in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. This Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may be submitted, c/o Planning Services, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 and should be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 4, 2012 to be included with the Planning Commission’s agenda packet. Written materials may be submitted during the public hearing.

Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public comment period.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Peter Noonan, AICP CEP, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, Planning, at 310.285.1127 or pnoonan@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including a copy of the proposed ordinance, is available for review in the Community Development Department/Planning Services Section, 1st Floor, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California.

JONATHAN LAIT, AICP, City Planner

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon after as the matter is heard, in the Council Chambers, Room 280-A, of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE DELETING THE REQUIREMENT TO ACCEPT DEDICATED PROPERTY WITHIN ONE YEAR AND AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. The proposed Ordinance would delete the requirement that the City of Beverly Hills accept within one year the dedication of land that is sometimes required in association with development in order to improve roads and infrastructure. This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The Ordinance is not a “project” and is therefore exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may be submitted, c/o Planning Services, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 and should be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 4, 2012 to be included with the Planning Commission’s agenda packet. Written materials may be submitted during the public hearing. Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public comment period. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Peter Noonan, AICP CEP, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, Planning, at 310.285.1127 or pnoonan@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including a copy of the proposed ordinance, is available for review in the Community Development Department/Planning Services Section, 1st Floor, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. JONATHAN LAIT, AICP, City Planner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: April 12, 2012 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Council Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, April 12, 2012, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider: A request for a Variance to allow a Lot Line Adjustment between the properties located at 1141 Summit Drive and 1138 San Ysidro Drive. The Lot Line Adjustment would result in approximately 6,152 square feet of property being transferred from the property located at 1138 San Ysidro Drive to the property located at 1141 Summit Drive. The proposed Lot Line Adjustment would result in the property located at 1138 San Ysidro Drive being nonconforming with regard to minimum lot size and depth as set forth in BHMC §10-2-303, and therefore requires a Variance. The request is for a Variance for a Lot Line Adjustment only, and there are no new structures being proposed on either property in conjunction with this request. This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The project qualifies for a Class 5(a) Categorical Exemption for minor lot line adjustments, and the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ryan Gohlich, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1194, or by email at rgohlich@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the applications, plans, and Categorical Exemption are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Approved as to form: Jonathan Lait, AICP, City Planner

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BOOKS—Beverly Vista fourth grade students collected over 1,000 books for their annual Service Learning project BookEnds. Students will deliver these to Middleton Elementary on April 5 in an effort to help build its school library. Pictured from left are Emmerson Hayes, Benjamin Baron, Arwin Alambeigi, Justin Wolfe, Noah Kaiserman and Jax Margo.

Board To Discuss Bond Sales, BHHS Construction April 3 By Marla Schevker The Beverly Hills Unified School District will hold a Board Study Session on the Measure E Bond Sale Schedule

SAKS SHOPPING EVENT–Saks Fifth Avenue played host to an ethical shopping event featuring Same Sky jewelry, which empowers 75 women in Africa to make hand-crocheted necklaces and bracelets and provides a platform for them to sell on the global marketplace. Among those on hand to support the cause were (from left): actress Sela Ward with Broadway singer Linda Hart; Betty Hollingsworth, Same Sky founder Francine LeFrak, and fashion designer Randolph Duke. Photos by Caren Carlson JUMP ROPE FOR HEART— El Rodeo School held its Jump Rope for Heart ServiceLearning Project to support their community partner, the American Heart Association, Monday during lunch. Fourth through eighth graders participated in the event run by teachers Jennifer Liberato and Alyssa Para. Pictured (from left): sixth graders Julie Marshall, Sabrina Saitta and Sabrina Chung.

and the Beverly Hills High School Construction Timeline on Tuesday. The purpose of this meet(see ‘STUDY SESSION,’ page 14)

THINKERS—The inaugural Thought Leaders of 2012, featuring L.A. City Controller and L.A. mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel (left) and John Carroll, took place at Carroll & Co. on Canon Drive and ended with a Q&A where Greuel shared her experience and political insight. RESCUE ME—Benny is a 4-month old terrier/doxie mix puppy who will to grow to be 12 to 15 pounds. He is super friendly, loves other dogs and kids and would be a great addition to any home. Those interested in adopting Benny contact Kira Lorsch at 4 dogs@RHLGroup.com.

Circle Of Charities’ Maiko Maya To Be Honored At Plus Awards April 21 Maiko Maya, founder of Beverly Hills-based Circle of Charities, will be honored April 21 at the 5th annual Plus Awards brunch in The Beverly Hills Hotel. The event benefits “Forgiving for Living,” a charity found-

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ed by Wendy Gladney. Joining Maya as honorees are Byron Reed, senior VP of Wells Fargo, and philanthropist Ana Valdez. For more information call 951-313-4732 or e-mail wendy.gladney@gmail.com.

PTA Teams With BHUSD PR Firm To Stop Metro By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Unified School District PTA Council voted unanimously Tuesday morning to approve the pro-

duction of $3,500 worth of public relations material to help aid in the fight against Metro's Westside Subway Extension.

In addition, the council approved a motion to form a subcommittee to work closely (see ‘PTA COUNCIL,’ page 14)

SPRING SESSION—Registration for the spring session of the Beverly Hills Academic After School Tutoring Program is now open. The tutoring, for grades K-8, costs $15 a session. Interested parents can register online at www.beverlyhills.org/BHRegOnline. For more information on how to sign students up, call the La Cienega Community Center at 310-285-6810. Left photo (from left): BHHS tutor Yoonyoung Cho, Adrienne Weise, and BHHS tutors Diana Petrosian and Shannon Henschel. Right photo: BHHS student Joe Best (left) tutoring El Rodeo’s Alex Austin.

Spring Registration For BH Tutoring Now Open By Marla Schevker The Beverly Hills Academic After School Tutoring Program is now accepting BHUSD students for the spring semester

tutoring. Available for those in grades K-8, tutoring in a variety of subjects including English and math is offered for $15 a session. Tutoring takes place af-

ter school from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Horace Mann and Thursdays at Beverly Vista. Under the direction of (see ‘TUTORING,’ page 12)

Muni League To Host Assembly Candidate Forum The Municipal League of Beverly Hills will be hosting a California State Assembly Candidates Forum this Wednesday

MEGA MATCH—ASPCA/Bark Avenue Foundation’s nationwide Mega Match-a-thon is on through Sunday. Visit West LA Shelter to find your perfect doggie match. All animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and micro-chipped. For more information visit barkavenuefo undation.org. Pictured (from left): Cheri Wulff Lucas, Rango the Rescue Dog, Ronn and Devin Moss, Kira Lorsch and Kim Sill walking the red carpet at the premiere of Smitty in support of the rescue animals of shelterhopepetshop.org.

from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Moderators Municipal League Chairman Thomas

White, Vice President Marilyn Gallup and Boardmember Michael Libow will interview (see ‘FORUM,’ page 12)

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION—Stop Cancer welcomed more than 300 supporters to its annual membership appreciation event at the Sports Museum Los Angeles last Sunday. Stop Cancer is committed to funding the most promising and innovative scientists in their early research of all forms of cancer prevention, treatment, cures and subsequent clinical applications. For more information, visit www.stopcancer.org. Pictured (from left) are committee members Susan Harris, co-chairs Linda Gach Ray and Arlene Ray, and Carolyn LoBuglio. Photo by Chris Jurgensen

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GIRLS MEDLEY TEAM— The BHHS girls varsity track and field distance medley relay team blazed its way to a first-place finish in the Cal Relays at Cerritos College last weekend. The girls set a new school record by finishing in 12 minutes, 15.09 seconds. The big weekend helped the girls DMR team stake claim to a #4 ranking in the United States. Pictured (from left): Brianna Simmons, Allison Wolfe, Sydney Segal and Lily Ting. For more sports photos visit www.bhcourier.com. Photo by Simon Langer BOYS MEDLEY TEAM—The BHHS boys varsity track and field distance medley relay team kept up its impressive pace last weekend at the Cal Relays at Cerritos College. The DMR team took second place behind Loyola High, finishing the 4,000-meter race in a school-record 10 minutes, 26 seconds. The BHHS DMR team is currently ranked No. 2 in the United States. For more sports photos, visit www.bhcourier.com. Pictured (from left): Andrew Redston, Josh Galen, Chanan Batra and Alex Rohani. Photo By Simon Langer

Commission Finalizes Guidelines For Trousdale, Modifies Gateway Overlay Zone

LUXURIOUS RETREAT— Offer Nissenbaum, managing director for The Peninsula Beverly Hills, sits before the fireplace in one of the more opulent suites the hotel offers, following its recent $20 million renovation project. Nissenbaum likened the “casual elegance” the redone suites offer to “walking into someone’s home.” Courier Photo By Laura Coleman

The Peninsula Offers Three-Course Meal For Easter Brunch The Peninsula Beverly Hills will feature a three-course brunch for Easter Sunday (April 8) from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in The Belvedere Restaurant featuring free-flowing Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne. Prepared by Executive Chef James Overbaugh, the

menu will showcase specialties including appetizers such as cold smoked whitefish; duck rillettes/apricot and walnut salad; and sweet potato gnocchi. Entrées are grilled citrus herbglazed salmon fillet; Cornish game hen; and roasted rack of lamb. For dessert, there will be

a bountiful pastry buffet. The price is $115 per person and $39 for children under 12, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by phoning 310-975 2736 or emailing diningpbh@peninsu la.com.

UNICEF Looks To Increase Donor Support

Susan Bissell

By Laura Coleman It was just another day in Bangkok, Thailand and the girl couldn’t have been more than 18 months old. She clutched a dirty 7-Eleven cup between her tiny palms, begging for money. Just out of sight, to give the impression that she was truly

alone, the toddler’s mother and two men watched people deposit coins intended to prevent the girl from starving. “She’ll never see a dime,” UNICEF’s Worldwide Chief of Child Protection Susan Bissell (see ‘UNICEF,’ page 16)

AYSO BOYS 12 EXTRA–The Boys U12 Extra Team has amassed a record of 14-2-1 in 2012 AYSO Tournament Play and impressively reached the AYSO Regional State Championships Finals two weekends ago. Seated (from left): Zach Swartz, Alex Rosen, Finn Sklarew, Jackson Stewart and Daniel Ornstein. Standing (from left): Rick Minars (trainer), Steven Khakshouri, Mason Bergher, Valentino Sterza, Dylan Pourbaba, Stutz Elliot, Maurice Zakaria and Coach Louie Maarfi. Photo By Steve Ornstein

L.A. Jewish Symphony Celebrates 18 Years The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony (LAJS) is celebrating its 18th anniversary this year. Founded in 1994 by Dr. Noreen Green, the symphony is an internationally acclaimed music organization dedicated to the performance of orchestral

CARNIVAL—Beverly Vista student Samantha Maybaum climbs the rock wall at last year’s carnival. The fun and games return Sunday, April 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Beverly Vista’s playground. The rock climbing wall will be back, along with everything from go carts to laser tag to a petting zoo. There will also be a silent auction. Visit www.bvcarnival.com for more information. Photo by Laurie Maybaum

works by Jewish composers. On Saturday LAJS will present Istoria Judia and will continue to have shows throughout the year. For more information on the LAJS visit http://www.lajewishsymphony.com. Noreen Green

By Laura Coleman At last week’s meeting, the Planning Commission further modified the Gateway Overlay Zone objectives so that applicants will have an opportunity to seek up to an approximate Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.7 and up to 4 stories.

Outgoing Planning Commission Chairman Dan Yukelson, who chaired his final meeting on March 22 before passing the reigns to Craig Corman, underscored that the maximum FAR and building height is not “by right.” (see ‘PLANNING COMMISSION,’ page 14)

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy “the cure” of Alzheimer’s disease. Twenty years later with $21 million in their “research” kettle, A Night at Sardi’s last week corralled an additional $1.3 million from loyalists hooked on Broadway tunes, with the entertainment produced by Susan Dietz and directed by Sherry Keller.

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hear Steven Weber take on Danny Kaye’s Tchaikovsky number from Lady In The Dark, Steven racing nonstop through 37 Russian composers. In less than a minute. Dared by the band to go at it again, Steven hit it. In even lesser time!

Butler were among the first cast members to let it all hang out more than 40 years ago.

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ife is moving on,” says celebrity hairstylist Yuki Takei, beloved by longtime clients that include BHC’s associate publisher Marcia Hobbs, Michelle Phillips, Connie Towers, George Segal, Dennis Roach, Jay Kantor, Patricia Kennedy, David Gersh, John Landis. Now that the Borrelli Salon on Burton Way in Beverly Hills is closing, Yuki’s joined Christope’s salon on North Beverly Drive, where Elaine Kendall’s the attractive and friendly manager.

happened? We’ve been teammates for years. Shopping for ourselves and for friends and family, for birthday and holiday and wedding gifts, etc. Over many Christmases, a wellwishing friend’s kindly gifted us with our favorite Cartier agenda in burgundy leather. The large size. After we received a small agenda last December, we asked why, with Cartier apologizing that the large size would arrive shortly and be set aside for us.

ou didn’t want to miss Wayne Brady and Lamorne Morris dueting on Fat And Greasy from Ain’t Misbehavin’ … Peter Gallagher crooning Luck Be A Lady from Guys And ince then, the charming Dolls … Marilu Henner, a sex staffers, Amber and Lola, followed-up that they await word bomb of stellar allure, performfrom their elders in Paris. ing her Head to Toe medley … Jon Lovitz hilariously ripping Week after week, we learn that through King Of Broadway russels-born Christope those preferred large agendas from The Producers … David Schatteman masterminds an are available elsewhere. No Hyde Pierce reprising his empire, with salons in Las longer bound in burgundy Spamalot number, You Won’t Vegas, Newport Beach, leather but grey (big mistake!). Succeed On Broadway If You Washington, D.C., St. Barth’s. For those who’ve lived with, Regulars are President Bill collected and treasured them, h e Don’t Have Any Jews. Clinton, Brad Pitt, Goldie our Cartier agendas are – don’t Caregiver of the Hawn, Cameron Diaz, Britney laugh! – rather like bibles. arrying on were Patrick Year honoree, Spears, Nicole Kidman, Cassidy, Taye Diggs and Idina Susan Disney inter’s come, and winLord, moved the Menzel, Kristen Bell, Melora Pamela Anderson. The hair care products are outstanding, ter’s gone. Spring is here. Hardin, Joey McIntyre, Josh audience with and he’s launching a new line Laughing its girlish laughter, Radnor, Zachary Levi, Scott memories of her The Big Bang with Denise Richards. April arrives on Sunday, with Porter, and mother, Patricia (Mrs. Roy) Theory’s Johnny Galecki, Jim Wikipedia notes that he Easter and Passover in the Disney, trapped Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Kunal charges $500 for a single hair- wings. We wait. And wait. in “the night- Nayyar, Melissa Rauch, Mayim cut. uestion for the Cartier mare” of Bialik singing and dancing to artier, oh Cartier, what Big Shots: Are we, by chance, A l z h e i m e r ’s . Age Of Aquarius from Hair as persona non grata in Beverly She praised the finale. Hills? Dorina Rizzo, n a salute who cared after KTLA’s Wendy Burch with Princess Lilly Patricia for five to the original Online at Fallah Lawrence and Ann Mangini of years before 1968 producwww.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm tion when the Rafinity Jewelers celebrated the advent of losing her. A Spring with Princess Lilly at her favorite mother of five, cast flaunted frontal steakhouse, La Bistecca, at the Biltmore Susan is full nudity, Big Hotel. remodeling the ’s Simon Bang Bel Air Bar and Grill, and building a three- H e l b e r g Come on along, and listen to romped in a storey office building nearby. The Lullaby of Broadway. nude suit barLamorne Morris Wayne Brady The hip hooray and ballyhoo, ing a “slinky aurie’s dad, the playThe Lullaby of Broadway … wright-composer Abe Burrows dodger,” with showbiz vetomposer Harry Warren (Guys and Dolls, the Pulitzer erans rememand lyricist Al Dubin wrote The Prize-winning How to Succeed bering that Lullaby Of Broadway with its In Business Without Really K e i t h catchy phrases for the musical Trying, etc.), had succumbed C a r r a d i n e , A cookbook film Golddiggers Of 1935. to Alzheimer’s. author and TV personality, Diane Keaton, Lullaby won an Oscar for Best Ben Vereen, Original Song, and has been Laurie founded A Night at Ted Lange, recorded through the ages by Sardi’s to create awareness, Melba Moore, fund research, local services the Andrews Sisters, Ella producer Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Bette and support groups for this M i c h a e l Peter Gallagher Susan Disney Lord Midler, Tony Bennett and other debilitating disease. (Awardwinning TV director Jim artists. Burrows is Laurie’s brother.) very year at this time, ore than 5.4 million the band strikes up Lullaby as Americans are living with the opening number for A Night at Sardi’s. Followed by Alzheimer’s, and 16 million songs from Broadway musicals are expected by mid-century ... that ring through The Beverly every 68 minutes someone is Hilton Grand Ballroom. diagnosed with Alzheimer’s,” Alzheimer’s Sardi’s is that 90-year-old informs Association v-p Jean Manhattan hangout, where Dickinson. “Our Helpline is stars and audiences congregate available 24 hours (800 272to booze and dish before and after the theater, its venerated 3900).” walls cheek-to-cheek with osted by David Hyde celebrity caricatures. Pierce who’s experienced the Peter Grad and Laurie Burrows Grad (in vintage Reem Acra) cohe annual sold-out din- Alzheimer’s nightmare with his chaired the 20th annual anniversary ner at the Hilton is orchestrated family, the evening was titled of A Night at Sardi’s at the Beverly by those diligent co-chairs, Unforgettable, after the CBS television series that explores Hilton benefiting the Alzheimer’s Laurie Burrows Grad and Peter As Association. Grad, to support research for the world of memory. always, celebrities volunteered to appear. Marilu Henner Kristen Bell Kaley Cuoco Page 6 | March 30, 2012 BEVERLY HILLS

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN Fashion News & Notes Stanislas de Quercize to Succeed Bernard Fornas at Cartier Stanislas de Quercize is to succeed Bernard Fornas as chief executive officer of Cartier, Cartier parent Richemont announced today.

Nicolas Bos, creative director and chief executive officer of Van Cleef & Arpels North America, is to succeed de Quercize as ceo of Van Cleef & Arpels. WWD

De Quercize, who will take up the position by end of year, is currently chief executive officer of Place Vendome jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels. Since 1989 de Quercize has held various executive positions within the Richemont group, including president of Cartier Inc. U.S. “Stanislas de Quercize has proved himself to be a highly effective leader at Van Cleef & Arpels and has successfully overseen its development…I am sure that, under Stanislas’ future leadership, Cartier will continue to build upon its successes to date,” stated Johann Rupert, executive chairman and chief executive officer of Richemont.

Dorino Della Valle Dies Dorino Della Valle, father of Tod’s chiefs Diego and Andrea Della Valle, died today at Casette d’Ete, the small Italian town where the luxury goods group is based. He was 87. WWD

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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

Stars Shine For Valentino

Stars were out on last Tuesday to celebrate the opening of Valentino’s new Rodeo Drive Flagship store, designed by award-winning architect David Chipperfield. Guests included (pictured from left): Kim Kardashian, Ellie Kemper, Nicky Hilton (one of eight hosts), and Rose McGowan.

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to address any risk or issue raised by the Beverly Hills Unified School District of the city of Beverly Hills' experts. Those risks and issues include failure to make adequate safety provisions, poor investigation of alleged earthquake faults, inadequate engineering, failure to consider existing oil wells, failure to safeguard Beverly Hills High School and its students, teachers administrators during construction, and defective methodology in assessing the geology of the area. Despite these failures, the final report will go before Metro's Board on April 26 for approval. The crux of the dispute between Metro and Beverly Hills is the transit agency's determination to tunnel under Beverly Hills High School. That route was chosen despite higher ridership projections by Metro itself for a station proposed one block north in Century City, leading experts to contend that the decision was made to benefit developers in Century City. The newest Metro studies now contend this Santa Monica Boulevard station would have lower ridership than previously projected. No reason was given for the sudden change in ridership projections by Metro. Federal funding is heavily contingent upon projected ridership. Yesterday’s so-called “community open house” – ostensibly to allow concerned citizens an opportunity to speak directly with Metro representatives – contradicted the nature of what an open house is by not allowing public comments. Despite the rigged nature of the public relations event, leaders of the Beverly Hills community including Board of Education member Lisa Korbatov and reform City Council Members John Mirisch and Lili Bosse, joined by dozens of community members, demanded a chance to speak. Metro claims that “earthquake faults” along Santa Monica Boulevard require locating the Century City subway station on Constellation and Avenue of the Stars, not on Santa Monica Boulevard as longplanned. Experts for the Beverly Hills Unified School District have been conducting extensive trenching in the areas affected – trenching not done by or for Metro – which so far have contradicted Metro's findings. Experts hired by the City of Beverly

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steroids or performance enhancers. "I'm not insinuating that there's a higher rate of drug abuse or drug use by either of those groups," Goldberg said. "I selected these programs over random drug testing throughout the high school because of cost and because of the nature of these programs, particularly with them leaving our campus and representing us offsite on a regular basis.” The board directed Superintendent Gary Woods and his staff to research school districts with random testing in place and report back to the board with his findings. Woods told The Courier he expected to have information to present by the next Board of Education meeting on April 24. Board VP Jake Manaster said he wasn't sure if focusing the testing on a specific group was the right course of action. "I can't see myself supporting random drug testing on a group of individuals; it would have to be the entire campus," Manaster said. Manaster raised questions about the legality of a random drug testing policy, but that likely won’t be an issue at all for BHUSD after a 2002 ruling by

March 30, 2012 | Page 9 Hills, Exponent and Shannon & Wilson, even relying on Metro data suggest Metro could safely build on Santa Monica if the station was moved slightly west. They also reveal that the proposed Constellation Station location was not thoroughly studied. Methane gas explosions were reported in the vicinity of the Constellation station location during previous construction in Century City. City of Beverly Hills experts called for additional studies to ascertain whether Constellation Avenue is affected by faults or methane. Not discussed was property acquisition and easements. If the subway were to tunnel through Beverly Hills, 75 homes and 21 businesses would suffer permanent easements for the tunnel. To build a station at Wilshire/La Cienega, Metro would need to purchase six properties including a six-unit apartment building at 111 Gale Dr. To build a station at Wilshire/Rodeo, Metro would need to obtain seven properties including New Pacific Realty at 9397 Wilshire Blvd. and Ace Gallery at 9430 Wilshire Blvd. Metro's own explanations -- published in today's Courier -- call for open trenches along nearly the entire length of Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills to build the stations for the subway. Construction would last between five and seven years. Stations are not tunneled but are built using “cut and cover.” In other words, the entire underground area is excavated from the surface, the station is then built and the entire excavation is covered up again. Metro will hear comments at its Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday April 18 at 1 p.m. or at the Metro Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, April 26 at 9 a.m. Written comments can be mailed to David Mieger at Metro, One Gateway Plaza 99-22-5, Los Angeles, CA, 90012. Online comments can be submitted at www.metro.net/westside, or by e-mail to WestsideExtension @metro.net. All written input should be received by April 23. The Metro Board will consider approval of the final EIR/EIS following the public review period at its meeting on April 26. The Courier attended the Community Open House in Westwood on Wednesday evening. As of press time, the MTA Beverly Hills “open house” was still in session. The Courier will file a complete report through the end of the MTA meeting on www.bhcourier.com tonight.

the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 92 of Pottawatomie County v. Earls. In that case, the Supreme Court ruled a district policy which required students participating in extracurricular activities to submit to random drug testing is constitutional. Oceanside High School is one of a number of schools requiring random drug testing in California. Tim Ware, the school intervention manager for the Oceanside Unified School District, said Oceanside's program started in 1998 and when its federal grant expired four years ago, parents and students pleaded with the school board to continue the program. In response, Oceanside's school board began funding the program to randomly test athletes and cheerleaders, at a cost of about $5,000 per year. Ware said Oceanside’s policy, which was adopted after studying schools in Texas, calls for the student to sit out one game and attend a six-week counseling course after a failed test. A second failure is a week of missed athletics and counseling at the expense of the student’s family. Ware said two failed tests are extremely rare.

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A FABULOUS ACTOR, A FABULOUS BOOK T

o put it bluntly, Frank Langella’s justpublished memoir, Dropped Names: Famous Men And Women As I Knew Them, blew me away. I loved this book, and if you love finding out what celebrities are really like, you will too.

ather than tell his life story in chronological order the way most people do, this great stage actor has chosen to recount the stories of his encounters with more than 60 of the most famous people in the world—each dead and written about “in order of disappearance.”

If this sounds morbid, it isn’t.

Far from it. These are not obituaries. It is a stunning collection of keenly observed, remarkably revealing, sometimes heartbreaking tales recounted by a master story teller who possesses what appears to be a breathtaking sense of recall.

admit my stories are most likely prejudiced, somewhat revisionist, and a tad exaggerated here and there. But were I offered an exact replay of events as they unfolded, I would reject it. I prefer my memories," he writes. "I didn't always like some of my subjects, and I'm quite certain some of them

found me less than sympathetic. There will be a fair amount of forks to the eye and knives to the throat."

ou’d think from these comments that Dropped Names would be filled with meanness, but it isn’t. Frank’s book is permeated with love. Nevertheless, he does sock it to the vain, the foolish and the self-serving.

ere’s a quick look at Langella’s nuisance laundry list: • “Angry baby” Anne Bancroft (Frank’s remark about Bancroft’s horrible behavior is one of the scariest things I’ve ever read) • “Crashing bore” Richard Burton • “Real son of a bitch” and “resolutely homophobic” Rex Harrison • “Weak piece of wood” Charlton Heston • “Silly old English gent” Laurence Olivier “who loved to play camp and gossip” • Beautiful and dull “like the Statue of David” Paul Newman • “Complete charlatan and self-serving martinet” Lee Strasberg

Langella—part Shakespearian and

part street stud—really is one of our greatest living actors. He has turned Broadway on its ear as the sexiest Dracula imaginable, scored three Tony awards: for Edward Albee’s Seascape, Turgenev’s Fortune's Fool, and his astonishing, agonized portrayal of Richard Nixon in Frost/Nixon. But who would have known that he was such a superb writer?

here are so many little moments that I love: • Maureen Stapleton saying of Lauren Bacall, “I stay out of her way till they feed her.” • Loretta Young spending a half-hour on her hands and knees tracing his stage costume so she can have a copy made. • Yul Brynner telling Frank an audience was “shit. I would not bow. I gave them my ass.”

Astor) and the women he bedded and loved (Rita Hayworth, Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie O., etc., etc. etc…).

his guy has had one helluva life, and he shares it with us. (May I add that I think the accuracy of Frank’s recollections is uncanny. Two of the people in the book, Coral Browne and Roddy McDowall, were dear friends of mine, and I knew many of the others, and Frank captures them perfectly.) Dropped Names deals with truths about celebrities that many people have never dared to talk about before.

elieve it or not, I’m a very shy person (who cares), but with all the new, fresh anecdotes from Dropped Names in my head, I am planning to shine at many-a-dinner party this summer. Buy it, read it, and you will too!

ropped Names starts with Frank as a 15-year-old boy, “a small, skinny kid in hornrimmed glasses, born into a middle-class Italian family, feeling always as if I didn’t belong.” In later life he accidentally comes face to face with Marilyn Monroe on a Manhattan Street, and Monroe whispers “Hi” to him. He chronicles his adventures with her, along with the incredibly famous (Noel Coward, Richard Burton, Yul Brynner, Bette Davis), the incredibly rich (Bunny and Paul Mellon, Brooke

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trends the Forecast noted was the decline in employment among the younger workforce. With access to important first jobs drying up for youngsters, a likely consquence will be that finding talented individuals with diverse experiences will become increasingly challenging. Keynote speaker Caroline W. Nahas, managing director with executive search firm Korn/Ferry International, said the current job challenges are deeper than anything she has experinced in her 30-year career in the employment industry. “What we see with so many executives is that they have not had enough different and new experiences from which to draw,” she said. “The learning agility is the biggest and most important thing we look at.” During a panel discussion on forces determing job creation and destruction, Empowered Careers CEO Steve Poizner said that the 3.5 million job openings currently available across the nation underscored how critical it is for people to diversify their job experiences. “There’s a fantastic opportunity to link people up...but it does require some rewiring,” he said. In addition to jobs in the industrial and financial sectors, Nahas said one of the major growth areas she was seeing was in consumer products. “People want to look better, they want to feel better, and they want to live longer,” she said citing Botox-manufacturer Allergan’s double digit growth for the past three consecutive years. “Consumer health services is going to be a huge area.”

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session is the first step beginning the plans for Beverly Hills High School. Boardmember Lisa Korbatov said after reading through the data, she feels the district needs to ensure Beverly High has buildings that will stand up to unforeseen seismic situations. Her priority is keeping the students safe no matter the situation. “I believe this is a larger discussion [that needs to take

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“Each application to build in the proposed Overlay Zone will be reviewed by the Planning Commission in a public hearing at which time we will determine how well each of the Zone’s objectives are being met,” he explained. Yukelson said one of the principal goals for the Overlay Zone is to redevelop all of the properties involved and to encourage the three principal applicants to joint venture with or purchase the commercial properties fronting South (Little) Santa Monica Boulevard that they currently do not own. “With the finalization of the proposed Overlay Zone for these parcels, we will have the opportunity to recreate this area of the City into a beautiful and iconic gateway,” he said. Also during the meeting, the commission finalized the Trousdale View Restoration Guidelines which are expected to quell complaints on the view obstruction issues. “I understand that staff has already received some calls from Trousdale residents about the Ordinance, and in at least one case, a City Advisory Opinion has been requested,” Yukelson said. “It is our extreme hope that through this process, residents can amicably and quickly solve their view restoration issues.”

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MEPC report showed the campus needs countless upgrades such as piping, plumbing and electrical work. According to the civil survey, there are corroded cast iron pipes that should be replaced, the storm drain accessed from the roof drain cleanout needs to be replaced and the storm system needs to be hydro scoured to remove roots and other debris. To improve plumbing, the sanitary sewer, waste and vent piping need new cast iron pipe and fittings; exposed black steel gas piping needs to be replaced with galvanized steel pipe and fittings and earthquake-actuated gas shutoff valves need to be installed. While some heating,

venting and air conditioning units are still usable, the existing cooling tower in building A needs to be cleaned and the existing exhaust fan on the western portion of building E needs to be replaced. This upfront work will determine the cost and appropriate steps needed to refurbish and modernize buildings on the high school campus, Woods said. “We are beginning to have a very clear picture of the weakest links at the facility,” he added. “The entire facility is in need of some major renovations and the MEPC [report] supports that. All of the information we’re getting is consistently telling us we need to act and we need to act quickly.”

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and problems in an analytical way that helped me to achieve things I never thought possible. I believe that it’s important to give back when you have received so much.” Part of a centuries-old tradition of recognizing eminent scholars, chairs provide a permanent endowment or perpetual grant to support the work of professors and their successors thereafter. The Edward G. Lewis Chair in Law will become part of Staudt’s official title. Staudt, a nationally recognized tax and tax policy scholar, joined the USC Law in 2011. She has published extensively on the tax and tax policymaking decisions that take place in both the legislative and judicial branches of government, including the recent The Judicial Power Of The Purse: How Courts Fund National Defense

In Times Of Crisis (Chicago University Press 2011). Staudt is in the process of completing a book with two colleagues on the “Judicial Business Cycle,” which examines how and why economic conditions affect judges’ votes and case outcomes, and is finishing a project on the application of judicial anti-abuse doctrines in the corporate tax shelter context. “I am so honored to be the inaugural holder of the Edward G. Lewis Chair in Law,” Staudt said. “An endowed chair is one of the most—if not the most— prestigious honor that a University can bestow on a faculty member and the idea that Mr. Lewis made this possible for both USC and for me is wonderful and flattering. I will work hard to live up to the expectations of a “chair holder.’” Lewis who earned his bachelor's degree in political science at USC in 1967, has

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Bibigo Brings ‘Fresh & Healthy’ Korean Cuisine To BH lobal Korean restaurant brand, CJ Corporation is officially opening its second U.S. branch in Beverly Hills on April 2, marking the 12th Bibigo location globally. CJ operates eight restaurants in South Korea, and one each in Raffles City, Singapore; Westwood and Beijing. Bibigo is a Korean restaurant with a “fresh &healthy” concept delivering the beauty and taste of Korean cuisine with its traditional dish, Bibimbap. The menu gives customers the freedom to choose their portions and different types of rice, sauce, and topping. Bibigo is not just an oriental food business, but a casual restaurant that meets the current culinary culture in terms of taste and trend. Bibigo expanded its menu selections by innovating the Rice Salad dish to widen its consumer range. Using the South Beach Diet (balanced diet of vegetables and carbohydrates), Bibigo introduced the Korean cuisine culture to American consumers with this new, healthy, yet trendy cuisine. “It is a privilege to launch Bibigo in Beverly Hills, home to the entertainment industry and one of the most affluent cities in the country,“ said CJ Foodville’s Korean Cuisine Team Leader Han Geun Kwak. “I expect this to be an opportunity to showcase the Korean cuisine and culture for celebrities and visitors to the city.”

The interior of Bibigo at 225 S. Beverly Drive. The Beverly Hills branch, the second in Los Angeles, is on S. Beverly Drive, between Wilshire and Olympic boulevards. The street is lined with many popular restaurants, such as Chin Chin, California Pizza Kitchen and Frida. Bibigo will complement these establishments as a representative of Korean cuisine. With its clean, modern interior layout and a competitive prices, this Bibigo location will take a slightly different strategic approach from the Westwood restaurant, which mainly targets UCLA students with a QSR

(Quick Service Restaurant) theme. The Beverly Hills branch features a CDR (Casual Dining Restaurant) approach to appeal to area employees and travelers. The Bibigo menu is centered around Bibimbap varieties, such as Bibigo Rice, Bibimbap, Stone Pot Bibimbap, and other authentic Korean tapas dishes. On the beverage menu are Korean raspberry wine, rice wine and other traditional wines, as well as varieties of soda. In addition to its current establishments, Bibigo plans to launch 17 branches globally by the end of the year. CJ Foodville is currently researching market trends in Japan, China, England, and other key market nations to uphold its global mission. The restaurant is focused on diversifying its menu offerings, strengthening its customer service, and advancing its employee training to further expand its premium image to its customers worldwide. Recently, Marja Vongerichte, wife of the globally known chef Jean Georges Vongerichte, and actress Heather Graham dined at Bibigo and lauded its Bibimbap. During their 13episode show Kimchi Chronicles (PBS), both said, “Bibimbap is not only colorful in its recipe arrangements, but is also an excellent, healthy cuisine.”

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Altieri Brings Class To Buying, ‘The Eyes Have It’—Let C By Make Them Stylish Stars Selling Fine Watches, Jewelry Karina othing makes a n the heart of Beverly Hills, and two blocks from world-famous Rodeo Drive is Altieri Fine Watches and Jewelr y, renowned for the luxur y items it buys and sells. The jewelr y, all signed and stamped pieces, represents such world-class designers as Tiffany, Cartier and David Yurman. The luxury watches, modern and vintage, are from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Panerai, Breitling, Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, Chanel, Choppard, Jaeger LeCoulte, Piaget, and many other legendary makers. All watches are pre-owned, never worn and priced to sell. Before they’re sold, they’re thoroughly cleaned and polished and delivered to the store in pristine condition. And since fine jewelry deserves fine surroundings, Altieri showcases its pieces in custom-made cases lined with ostrich skin in a boutique with Venetian plastered walls. The elegant yet casual atmosphere draws a celebrity clientele, locals who just like to stop by and hang out, and international shoppers visiting the city. The refreshment bar allows clients to browse the selections with cold water, wine or champagne. Ser vices also keep customers coming back to Altieri, they include: • Watch repair, particularly for Rolexes, can be half the price at Altieri; and no aftermarket parts are

ever used. • They specialize in high-end jewelr y loans—from $25,000$100,000—based on market value. • In addition to gold jewelry, Altieri also buys antique and estate jewelry (one piece or a whole collection), diamonds, gold coins like Krugerrands and Maple Leafs, as well as silver. • Customers who tire of a certain piece or watch can “trade in and trade up” for a newer or trendier model they will actually wear. Whether customers plan to buy, sell or trade, they get fair market value. Integrity and trust are hallmarks of the company, open since 1980. A member of the International Watch and Jewelr y Association, Altieri is state and city licensed, bonded and insured, with an A+ rating from the BBB. Coming soon for shopping convenience will be the Altieri Ebay store with the shop's entire inventor y online. Altieri is at 238 1/2 S. Beverly Dr. There is one-hour metered parking in front, and a parking structure with two-hour free parking 20 yards north of the store on the same side of the street. Altieri Fine Watches and Jewelry is on Facebook and Twitter. For more information, call 310-285-2200 or visit www.altieribhills.com.

person look better than wearing the perfect glasses for for their face. Whether it’s sunglasses or prescription, Karina Leigh at her C by Karina boutique, has the selection and experience to make anyone look great. C by Karina is known for top designer frames from names like Chanel, Tom Ford, The open and inviting interior of C by Karina. Gucci, Prada and ness and owned a popular store on Barton Perreira, and exclusive lines Robertson Boulevard that was named few others have. She is one of only 15 Best in L.A. for glasses. stores in the country to stock the Tom After taking a break to start a famBrown line. ily, she’s now reopened on South “People who know glasses know Beverly Drive where she's been open that we specialize in runway pieces, for less than a year, but still has her that are hard to come by, and that I permany loyal followers. sonally pick those pieces for my store,” There are stylists who use her Karina says. She attends all the frames for movies and commercials, European and Asian shows to get the personal shoppers, like the one for the most current lines. “I specialize in fashsuntan of brunei, and celebrities like ion forward.” Kanye West and J-Lo. Sources from all over the world But everyone who comes in gets help her maintain the largest collection the famed Karina treatment. Whether of never-been-worn vintage frames and it’s sunglasses or prescription glasses she can custom design anything. “My (which can be filled in a day), Karina customers are the kind of people who picks the perfect frame, and the “cusare attracted to having unique things tomer tries on a whole bunch and and want that personal touch we proalways ends up with the first pair, that vide. I picked out.” “People come in knowing I’ll pick The open and inviting boutique the perfect frame for their face,” says (see ‘KARINA,’ page LGFG5) Karina who has 20 years in the busi-

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Dr. Lobe Takes Healthy Approach To Aesthetic Procedures r. Lobe says his goal is to help patients look great and feel great. Using his Healthy Aesthetics approach, Lobe considers a patient’s entire state of health before performing any procedures. “Everything I do is going to work better and last longer,” says Lobe. “If I just perform procedures, everything I do will not work as well as it could.” If patients are going to make the investment, he wants to make sure they get the best results for their money. A board-certified surgeon for 30 years and an anti-aging expert, Lobe began his career working with children and infants. He researched why they heal so well; and after years of studying how children grow, develop and heal better, he knows how to help people look and feel more youthful.“As far as I’m concerned anti-aging medicine starts when you’re born,” says Lobe. “We truly can make a difference in how we age—it’s not magic. With proper nutrition and lifestyle we can improve longevity, look and feel better, and have better sex.” For Lobe it’s a matter of understanding what a patient needs. “If a patient comes in and says he or she’s not feeling well, we may ask for a number of tests and look at how your body works at a genomic and physiological level.” These tests include measuring hormones, such as the thyroid and sex hormones; we look at glucose levels and how efficiently the individual’s metabolism works. "And then we start looking deeper.”

As a doctor trained in naturopathic and conventional medicine, Lobe also wants to know what his patients eat and how they process their food. “Twothirds of anti-aging is proper nutrition,” Lobe says. People can’t get all the nutrition they need from what they eat, even fresh out of the garden, says Lobe. So he often custom prescribes an assortment of vitamins and supplements that meet the individual’s need. Then, when he sees improvement in levels he adjusts their prescription accordingly to achieve the optimal anti-aging effect. He works with Dr. Rex Wilson, the longest practicing naturopathic doctor in California, and often prescribes Nutrition Therapy, delivered through an IV, especially before a treatment. “If patients are properly nourished, they heal better and with fewer complications so the results are better.”Lobe has always been a student of what’s new and what’s better. “I never accepted from my teachers the way you should do things,” he says. “I remember teaching a resident a procedure and I said, ‘why are you doing this differently? We’ve done this procedure a thousand times and we always do it the same way.’ And he said, ‘You’re wrong, Dr. Lobe. You never do things the same way; you’re always making them better.’” Dr. Lobe is respected as a world leader in innovative surgical techniques and has written more than 200 books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles in his field.

Lobe is at the forefront of state-ofthe-art therapies, always seeking the best, most innovative, therapies for his patients. Some of his tools include: • Stem cell therapy that takes fat cells from the abdomen, which are then mixed with platelet-rich plasma and used to restore the face. Adding the stem cells (500 times more concentrated than from marrow) and plasma enhances the viability of the fat and gives a more long-lasting and youthful result. Most surgeons, Lobe says, just cut off and tighten skin. But the stem cell facelift affects the soft tissues in the skin and the bone underneath. “It doesn’t just fill in the gaps, but helps with sunken tissue around the eyes and temples, and marionette lines.” Stem cells can also be injected into the joints to treat arthritis and tendonitis. “What we’re doing is safer than using steroids,” Lobe adds. Dr. Lobe took a sabbatical from his regular practice last year to pursue studies in stem-cell research and innovative ways to solve the problem of teenage obesity. On the horizon, says Lobe, is the ability to take an individual's own stem cells, culture them every month, and create the ultimate in customized skincare products. • For the body, Lobe offers PureLipo, which is different from “standard” liposuction procedures. Performed with a hand-guided wand under local anesthetic, it brings “a nice

smooth contour,” Lobe says. “I have patients who say, ‘I haven't seen my waist in 20 years.’” —Exilis uses radio frequency to remove the triglycerides from fat cells. The radiant energy drives the fat from the cells, and the wand can be used on arms, legs and the face to get rid of wrinkles and stretch marks and tighten skin. —CelluPulse 2000 uses acoustic wave therapy, much like that used to break up kidney stones, to treat cellulite. “It really breaks up the fat cells and reorganizes the collagen,” says Lobe. As a bariatric doctor, Lobe also works with patients who are 100 pounds or more overweight, struggling to lose weight, and who don’t want a gastric bypass or lap-band surgery. Patients come in and, under local anesthetic, Lobe can remove eight pounds of fat from the front of the body. A few days later the patient comes back and eight more pounds are taken from the back; so the patient loses 16-20 pounds in one week. According to Lobe, the rapid and large weight loss kick-starts the metabolism and lowers inflammatory markers without changing diet or lifestyle. “So most patients keep on losing weight,” Lobe said. When asked summarize the philosophy of his practice, Lobe says: “I want all my patients to look and feel young – I want them to do the things they want to do for as long as possible—and they can!”

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hat’s the basic philosophy behind The Center for Medical Weight Loss in Beverly Hills? We customize weight loss treatments on an individual basis. Based on the patient’s history and examination, motivation and finances we will tailor a program geared toward the long-term success of the patient. Whether you need to lose 10 pounds or 50-plus pounds there is no better way to lose the weight than under the supervision of a physician. Whether your weight gain is related to a pregnancy, menopause, genetics or the everyday stresses of daily life, The Center for Medical Weight Loss is there to help you lose the weight. Is The Center for Medical Weight Loss (CMWL) program safe? The Center for Medical Weight Loss programs are safe and effective. Many health-care complications associated with being overweight such as high blood pressure and diabetes can be reduced or even eliminated when losing weight on a CMWL program. Dr. Bereliani will monitor your medications and adjust accordingly as you lose weight on the program. In addition, CMWL weight loss programs can help alleviate many other conditions resulting from obesity, including arthritis, coronary artery disease, sleep apnea, persistent lymphedema (swelling in an arm or leg), lower extremity edema (abnormal accumulation of fluids), hypertension (high blood

pressure), and high cholesterol. How is CMWL different from other weight-loss programs? There are two primary differences with CMWL compared to other weightloss programs. First, our weight-loss program is supervised by Dr. Bereliani who has received extensive training in the medical science of weight loss. Dr. Bereliani can treat your weight within the context of your total health profile. As a physician, Dr. Bereliani has the tools and resources other programs do not, such as the ability to adjust medications hindering your weight-loss progress. Second, Dr. Bereliani does not focus on just one aspect of weight loss. He takes a comprehensive, holistic approach that includes food, exercise, and behavioral modification. Weight loss and weight maintenance is a way of life. Dr. Bereliani provides the continuous support necessary so that his patients have the greatest chance of succeeding long term. What happens after I lose the weight? After you reach your goal weight on The Center for Medical Weight Loss plan, you’ll enter the Maintenance Phase of the program. Dr. Bereliani will give you the necessary tools to help you maintain your weight loss and ensure you have the best healthy eating, exercise, and behavioral strategies to keep the weight off – for good. Dr. Bereliani remains dedicated to his patients and helping them achieve their optimal health.

BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | MARCH 30, 2012 LOOK GREAT, FEEL GREAT — FOR SPRING... Page LGFG4 Permanent Pain Relief From Vascular Pain Without Surgery ain that results because of inadequate or absent blood supply is called vascular pain. In most cases this will present as leg and foot pain. Their feet hurt as soon as someone starts walking. Any exercise requires additional oxygen to the exercising organ as oxygen requirements are increased several fold during the exercise. In a normal person, this additional oxygen is delivered by improved blood flow to the exercising organ. Legs that already have reduced blood supply because of poor circulation can’t keep up with the oxygen demand, resulting in severe pain that reduces as soon as walking stops. Calf muscles also frequently hurt when there is poor blood supply, a symptom known as claudication. There are many reasons for vascular pain because of poor blood supply. In younger patients this is almost always because of smoking that leads to constriction of blood vessels. In the elderly, it is due to thickening of the inner wall of the blood vessels making it difficult for blood to flow through them. As time passes without identifying the vascular pain, more serious effects result. The feet and toes become black as they start to die away, a process called necrosis. Necrosis results from loss of nutrition to the tissues which again is dependent on blood supply. As necrosis spreads, the whole foot may die away until treatment is given.

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Vascular pain will not respond to treatments if smoking is not stopped, so this should be the first step. Commonly vascular pain is treated with surgery. The diseased blood vessel is identified and is replaced by an artificial blood vessel called a graft. This surgery is not without complications. Long-time results are poor. Most cases end up in graft occlusion, making no room for any more surgery. Amputations of the extremity are used when there is no salvageable tissue left that may benefit from return of blood supply. Amputations are done above the dead tissue which may be toes, feet or higher levels where healthy tissue remains. What are the alternatives to surgical treatments? At Advanced Inter ventional Pain Center (AIPC),

Dr. Srinivasan performing Low Intensity Laser Ablation (LILA). Drs. Pattanam Srinivasan and Amit More recently a 68-year-old’s Gupta have implemented treatment painful foot from necrotic toes commodalities that cause permanent pain pletely healed after treatments at the relief from vascular pain using mini- pain center. mally invasive procedures in their new Advanced Inter ventional Pain Brentwood location. Center provides scientific proof that A number of cases within the pain its treatments work. Using ultrasound practice, which is already popular in equipment, the flow characteristics in Indiana, are well documented to have the tibial artery, a major artery probeen successful in ending vascular viding blood flow to the foot was pain through correct diagnosis, appli- measured for the 68-year-old. The cation of scientific principles and the blood flow amplitude was lass than 50 use of minimally invasive procedures. percent. One case involved a 78-year-old The patient’s blood flow ampliwoman with severe foot pain who had tude is now 100 percent. failed surgery after a blocked vascuFor more information on treatlar graft. After just one treatment, col- ment of vascular pain and other pain lateral blood flow from small vessels conditions without surgery or narwere established causing permanent cotics, call Advanced Interventional pain relief despite the blocked surgi- Pain Center, 310-272-9630 or visit www.inter-pain.com. cal graft.

New Treatment Bringing Relief From Major Depression, Pain till suffering from depression even with medication? Are side effects of medication interfering with the quality of your life? There is finally an option that is restoring the lives of thousands. Approved by the FDA in October 2008, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) uses a magnetic pulse to increase activity in the part of the brain responsible for depression. This cutting-edge technology, recently featured on the Dr. Oz Show, is now available at Southern California TMS Centers in Beverly Hills. This outpatient procedure is noninvasive, non-systemic, and administered without anesthesia in the priva-

gara, LVN and TMS technician. “It is wonderful to see patients get better.” In addition to depression, SoCal TMS is also treating other psychiatric and neurologic conditions such as bipolar disorder, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, anxiety, migraines, and auditory hallucinations. The first SoCal TMS Center opened in Pasadena in November

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2009, and the Beverly Hills Center opened in March 2011. SoCal TMS Center is now the largest provider of TMS in the country with multiple machines and nine affiliated doctors. Eighty percent of their patients have experienced improvement, with profound recovery in over half of their patients. SoCal TMS works in conjunction with a patient’s current psychiatrists or primary care physicians to provide TMS treatment. “Because this is so new, we are working to inform patients and doctors alike of the tremendous benefit of TMS,” says Medical Director Dr. Todd Hutton. For more information contact Southern California TMS Center at 866-322-7776, www.socaltms.com.

cy of an office setting. During a course of treatment, patients are able to continue their everyday activities. As a non-drug therapy, it is ideal for pregnant or nursing women, those suffering from addiction, or those who want to avoid medication altogether because of side effects such as weight gain or sexual dysfunction. "It's really life changing, especially for patients who haven't been helped by traditional antidepressant medications,” says Stephanie Ver-

‘I have not felt this good since I was in high school.’ —Laurie, 48, SoCal TMS patient

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Exciting Skin Care Treatments From Moy-Fincher-Chipps lients at Moy-Fincher-Chipps can now try some exciting new treatments. These include: • DNA growth factor exfoliating facial—the most comprehensive care for stressed or photo-damaged skin. A unique amino acid glycolic peel gently removes dull surface cells and prepares the skin for an infusion of professional-strength plant derived growth factor, paired with DNA repair enzymes for visibly revitalized and radiant skin. Performed by licensed aesthetician, Lynn Hesselton. 60 min. $180 per treatment/package of five $800—now 20 percent off • Also, the DNA Scar Therapy is a lightweight serum that rapidly speeds up the skin’s healing process using DNA repair enzymes. It heals scarring from invasive plastic surgery, burns, cuts, stitches or other skin lacera-

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Tokyo tortoise frames. “I love creating a new look for someone. I love it when they walk out loving their sunglasses. It satisfies me,” says Karina, who fell into the business working at another Beverly Hills store and then went to school to become an optician. C by Karina, at 236 1/2 S. Beverly Dr., is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and from noon-5 p.m., Sunday. C by Karina does take private appointments. Call 310-777-1818 for more information.

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A computer rendering of the initial street excavation—Source: Metro

A computer rendering of the support piles needed to build the station— Source: Metro

Editor’s Note: “Cut and cover” station construction will run for nearly a mile on Wilshire for five to seven years. Background Planning and environmental analysis studies for the Westside Subway Extension (Project) were initiated by Metro and the Federal Transit Administration in late 2007. This effort began with the initial Alternatives Analysis Study (AA) in 2007-08 and was followed in 2009-10 with the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIS/EIR). Metro is currently preparing the Final EIS/EIR. These combined efforts have included in-depth study and analysis of various transportation modes, alignments and many other technical issues. As the environmental process is concluding, and with construction potentially beginning as early as 2013, this fact sheet is intended to summarize the subway construction process. Construction Overview There are two basic elements of subway construction – building the stations and their entrances, and building the tunnels running between the stations. Stations and tunnels are constructed in very different ways. Stations are constructed from the surface by excavating the area to be occupied by the station “box.” Construction staging areas are usually located adjacent to station construction sites. Tunnels are excavated below ground using tunnel boring machines (TBMs). The greatest construction impacts will likely be generated by station construction and from the associated construction staging sites. Little disturbance on the surface is likely from the tunnel construction between the station areas. The Final EIS/EIR will evaluate impacts associated with construction and propose mitigations for these impacts. This fact sheet provides an overview of the construction process for stations & tunnels, and also discusses construction staging areas and possible construction impacts. Station Overview The station is a large box, usually about 600-700 feet long and 60 feet wide. In some cases, the box must be longer when crossover tracks are appended to the end of the station. In these cases, the box is about 1,000 feet long. Crossover tracks are required at end stations to turn trains around and periodically allow trains to cross to the opposite track if needed to pass a stalled train or maintenance zone. When completed, the box will accommodate: • The station platform at the lowest level of the box where people will board and exit trains; • About mid-way between the platform and the street level is the concourse level where ticketing machines are located; • At least one street-level station portal entrance; • At least one elevator, two escalators, and stairs between these levels; • Non-public spaces to accommodate station equipment and functions such as communications, power, ventilation, maintenance, etc. Stations are generally 50-60 feet deep to allow easy passenger circulation from the station platform to the surface. When built under a street, they are constructed below temporary concrete decking that allows the street to continue to carry traffic. If located off-street, they can be built using an open excavation, similar to the construction of a building.

Station Construction Initial street excavation for stations may require temporary lane or street closures. Constructing a station is a multi-step process and somewhat more complex if the station is being constructed under a street. Preparing a site for station construction typically begins by protecting or relocating any underground utilities such as power lines, water lines, sewers, gas pipes, cable/telephone lines and storm drains. This will likely require temporary closures of portions of the street under which utilities are located and detouring traffic around the work site. Detours are often limited to weekends or non-peak periods. The next step in the process is to install concrete decking that will serve as the temporary street surface, allowing traffic to continue to flow while construction continues underneath. Vertical support piles are installed along the edges of the street and steel beams are installed across the construction area atop these piles. Concrete decking is then installed in sections on top of the beams flush with the street. The temporary decking is also designed to maintain access to sidewalks and driveways, wherever possible. This initial street excavation and installation of the concrete decking requires temporary street closures. This typically occurs over a series of sequential weekends beginning after rush hour on Friday night, with the street reopening before rush hour on Monday morning. In some cases, communities may prefer to close the streets continuously to shorten the overall duration of this process. If the work can be accomplished by closing only a portion of the lanes, traffic will be accommodated in the remaining lanes. In some instances, the entire street may need to be closed for some period of time. If so, traffic will be temporarily diverted to parallel streets. Once the concrete decking is in place, the traffic continues to flow above while station construction continues below. The next steps involve removing the earth within the area that will eventually become the station box. At the same time, shoring is installed along the edges of the excavation to support the ground around the station box. Once excavation is completed to the bottom of the station box, construction of the inside of the station begins. The public areas of the subway stations also contain architectural design treatments and art work, information displays, lighting, signage, security monitoring devices and many other design ele Hollywood Boulevard traffic continues to flow on concrete decking during construction of the Metro Red Line Hollywood/Highland Station. One of the final steps in the process is the removal of the decking and restoration of the street. This can again be done at night and on weekends, or over a shorter period of time by closing the street continuously and rebuilding the street on top of the station box. When construction is finished, there is little evidence on the surface other than the station entrances. Station construction is estimated to take five to seven years.

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We Are In For . . .

A computer rendering of the underground station after it’s been built—Source: Metro

Tunnel Overview Tunnels are typically about 20-feet in diameter. There are two parallel tunnels separated by about 20-feet, one tunnel for train travel in each direction. Tunnels are generally about 50-70 feet deep, though they can be deeper between stations. Some portions of the tunnel alignments currently being planned for the Project are significantly deeper than this, up to about 130 feet. Tunnel Construction The twin tunnels between stations are constructed with TBMs that must be lowered into the ground by cranes through a large shaft referred to as the TBM launch site. These sites are typically located in a staging area near one or more of the station boxes. The TBMs proceed in parallel, tunneling at an average rate of 40 to 50-feet per day. The cutting face and other aspects of TBMs are typically custom-made for each tunneling job depending on the soil conditions that will be encountered. However most urban tunneling around the world today utilizes what is known as pressurized-faced TBMs. These machines maintain the pressure in the surrounding ground, and precast concrete linings are installed as the machines progress. Most recently, Metro used pressurized-face TBMs on the 1.8 mile tunnel for the Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension and experienced no measurable surface subsidence or substantiated property damage claims. Another recent project utilizing pressurized-face TBMs is the City of Los Angeles’ large diameter East Central Interceptor Sewer which runs under portions of Exposition Bl. Different measures can be built into the tunnels along the way to accommodate special conditions. In areas with gassy or watery ground this could include secondary tunnel liners or gaskets, or enhanced ventilation systems. In areas where the tunnel may cross an earthquake fault, a wider tunnel may be excavated or flexible tunnel liners could be inst As the tunneling progresses, the excavated material is brought back to the TBM launch site through the tunnel using bins mounted on rail cars or a conveyor system. Alternately, some systems use a slurry transport method to remove soil to the surface. With a slurry system, excavated soil is mixed with a fluid so it can be pumped thru pipelines in the tunnel. Soil will then be separated from the fluid at the surface worksite. Once the tunneling between the stations is completed and the tunnel surface is finished, the tracks and electrical facilities can be installed. Construction Staging Areas While most of the construction activity takes place below ground, there is also the need for a significant amount of space at the surface to store materials and stage construction activities. It is preferable to utilize two staging areas directly adjacent to each station to allow access to the station construction area to expedite the process. The combined staging area at each station is typically about one acre in size. At locations where TBMs are launched and/or the earth from thtunneling process will be removed, a larger staging area is desired. This larger staging area of about three acres will include the earth removal location, areas to temporarily store the earth and potentially sort it for appropriate disposal, areas for off-street truck loading and unloading, and equipment/construction material storage. The staging areas may also include construction trailers for offices and workshops and some employee parking. Often, the construction staging area is also the site where the

A tunnel boring machine at work—Source: Metro

station entrance (portal) will be located. The staging areas may be on property purchased by Metro or leased from private property owners for the construction period. Owners who retain ownership can then develop their property once subway construction is complete. Construction Schedule Construction timing for the Project is dependent upon how the funding package for the project comes together. Presuming that the environmental clearance process concludes in 2011 and funding is secured, final design and contractor selection processes would occur in 2012. It is likely that early utility relocation work and removal of paleontological resources (fossils) below Wilshire Bl in the vicinity of the La Brea Tar Pits could start sometime in 2012, with heavier construction starting on tunnels and stations in 2013. If funding is secured to build the 9-mile extension all at the same time, construction along the entire alignment to the Westwood/VA Hospital could potentially be completed by 2022. In this case, several pairs of TBMs would be used, tunneling various segments of tunnel at the same time, with work proceeding on all stations simultaneously. If the project must be built in phases, based on the adopted Metro Long Range Transportatation, the first phase would proceed west from the Wilshire/Western Station to approximately La Cienega and it could take until 2036 to complete subsequent construction phases to reach the Westwood/VA station. Determining the Construction Impacts and Mitigations Clearly, subway construction cannot be accomplished without impacts. Some of the impacts from subway construction could be: • Noise, dust, vibration or the visual appearance at construction sites; • Noise and vibration from below ground construction activities; • Traffic impacts from temporary street closures; • Impacts to merchants near construction sites; or • Traffic or other impacts from trucks hauling equipment to or dirt from construction sites. When the Final EIS/EIR for the Project is released, it will provide information about how the subway will be built including impacts from the construction process. These include any potential impacts resulting from constructing the stations, station portals, the use of construction staging locations, and the underground tunnels. The Final EIS/EIR will also propose mitigations to eliminate or reduce any of these impacts. Possible mitigations may include: • Restrictions on days and hours of construction; • Identifying detours for any street closures; • Specifying truck haul routes; • Utilizing noise dampening and/or decorative fencing around construction sites; or • Assistance to area businesses, etc. The public is encouraged to review the Final EIS/EIR document for information about construction impacts and proposed mitigations. Following public release of the Final EIS/EIR, it will be presented to the Metro Board of Directors. They will be asked to adopt the project that will be built including project mitigations. Source: http://www.metro.net/projects/westside/westside-construction-fact-sheet/

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are Sid Moray, John Astin, Warren Beatty, Jan Block, Richard Dysart, Peter Marshall, Brad Robinson, Celine Dion and Paul Reiser (March 30); Richard Chamberlain, Liz Claiborne, William Daniels, Shirley Jones, Jenny Marks, Rhea Perlman, Cheryl Medow and Christopher Walken (March 31); Alizia Gur Schrager,Tim Curry, Ali McGraw, Harry Lewis, Annette O’Toole, Arleen Grace, Cindy Pickett, Jane Powell and Debbie Reynolds (April 1); Beverly Cohen, Emmylou Harris, Linda Hunt, and Tom Levyn (April 2); Barbara Simmons, Wayne Newton, Jennie Garth, Richard Stone, Elliott Feinman, Alec Baldwin, Eddie Murphy, David Hyde Pierce, and Tony Orlando (April 3); Robert Downey Jr., Cloris Leachman, Craig T. Nelson and Sen. Richard Lugar (April 4); Roger Corman, Debbie Reynolds Max Gail, Christine Lahti, Michael Moriarty and Gen. Colin Powell (April 5).

amount paid… maybe cash, gift cards to stores or restaurants, jewelry, wines, etc… but it is always a crowd pleaser. Another crowd pleaser was the Opportunity Wheel… There are X amount of numbers you can purchase at $250 each with one winning $10,000 cash. A talented group of youngsters called “Kid Power” performed a selection of musical numbers and got the evening off on a high note. After being welcomed by President Kathleen Toppino, and Benefit Co-Chairs Beth Lane and Lisa LaPorta, Doug Mancino, trustees’ chairman, presented “The Spirit of Humanity” award to Sam Elliott. (When I was in the model

agancy business, Sam was one of my first clients and a great guy.) He was one of the earliest members of the CBF’s Board of Trustees, and has donated his time, voice and resources to further the mission of the foundation. An acclaimed actor’s credits include LifeGIVING NEW HOPE–More than 650 guard, Tombwere at The Beverly Hilton for the stone, GettysChildren’s Burn Foundation’s “Giving burg, Road New Hope” gala. Top photo (from left): House, The Big honoree Jerry West, CBF Council Lebowski, and President Kathleen Toppino, Trustees Thank Your For Chair Doug Mancino, and honoree Samj Not Smoking… Elliott; (above) event co-chairs Lisa This icon will LaPorta and Beth Lane; (left photo) phi- soon appear in lanthropist Marion Anderson, Susan Robert RedMallory of Northern Trust, and author ford’s The ComPeter Mallory. Photos by Lee Salem pany You Keep. Jerry West, recipient of the “Giving New Hope” award (presented by that wonderful emcee, KCBS’ Jim Hill), was one of the great guards in NBA history and then served as head coach and general manager of the Lakers. He has long been active in local charities including the Northern Trust Open. The evening was rounded out with a live auction, conducted by funnyman/actor Larry Miller… and a musical performance by the Los Angeles Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Children’s Burn Foundation provides medical, social and psychological services to children who have suffered severe burn injuries here and abroad.

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JACK COLKER January 17, 1931 – March 25, 2012

FRIARS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS DANCERS—Trustees and members of the Friars Charitable Foundation attended the Professional Dancers Society Gypsy Awards 25th annual gala at the Beverly Hilton honoring Julie Andrews. The PDS, which helps dancers in need, is one of several organizations the foundation supports. Pictured, from left, front, Rose Newman, MarchSchwartz (executive vice president) and Linda Schwartz; back from left, Sophia Wallenstein, Lenore Ross, Marilyn Stambler (president), Carol Connors and Fran and Lou Zigman. Photo by Merri-Lynn Ross

Renowned Pianist Pearl Kaufman in Beverly Hills to coach, mentor and teach.

Pearl Kaufman says, "I am the piano teacher that I always wanted to have". Pearl is a renowned concert pianist and legendary film recording artist, where her playing has been featured in over 250

films, including “Dr. Zhivago”. She has performed with such luminaries as Igor Stravinsky, Henry Mancini and John Williams to name a few. She graduated with honors from USC, where she received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees. Pearl also taught piano and coached opera at USC, as well as taught music at Cal State Northridge. For over 25

years she has shared her love and enthusiasm of music by teaching students of all ages, all styles of music, from beginners to advanced. "No one is too young or too old to experience the joy of music". You can contact her at 310/4746765 or at pkpiano@hotmail.com. You can also see and hear Pearl on YouTube by typing in Pearl Kaufman.

Passed away peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by loving family. Born in Pittsburgh to parents Jennie and Meyer Colker. Jack married his childhood sweetheart, Dvorah. They met at age 14 and stayed faithfully married for 63 years. A proud 76 dealer since 1951, he owned and operated “The Station of the Stars” in Beverly Hills for 45 years. A past President of Temple Beth Am and past Chair of Israel Bonds, member of The Jeremiah Society, also past membership in the Patrons of AJU, Legacy of the Jewish Home, Diamond Circle of City of Hope, Silver Circle of Venice Family Clinic, Valley Jesters and Stop Cancer. He treasured his friendships with JME, Unusual Suspects, Bait Sefer and Sheba Medical Center. An avid reader, he loved traveling, movies, theater, golf and bridge and sharing his Lake Arrowhead cabin retreat with family and friends. A beloved patriarch and pillar for his immediate family, Jack offered his love and constant support to an ever-growing extended family which includes Marcia Soto (Luis), Paul Klein (Joanne) and Joyce Colker. He was the rock and foundation for so many people. As the Talmud says in Ethics of the Fathers: “Who is wealthy? He who is happy with his portion.” Happy with a beautifully lived life, wealthy beyond measure, he is survived by wife Dvorah, children Michelle Saul (Michael), Jerry Colker (Antonia), and Jo Ann Colker-Arison (Teralis), grandchildren Josh Klein, Jennifer Johnson (Cory), Rebecca Rehak (Brad), Julian Colker (Lisa), Ari Saul (Nur), Darien Saul, Kierra Colker, Asfala Hammer (Dave), Alexandra Kaliray Arison, and great grandchildren Elijah, Amelia and Zooey. He is pre-deceased by his beloved daughter Marcy Klein, sister Ruth Berkowitz, brother Abie Colker, and niece Maxine Schoenbrun. His final resting place will be at Eden Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Jack’s memory to: Marcy Colker Klein Memorial Fund, care of Temple Beth Am will be greatly appreciated.

THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

REAR-END COLLISIONS By Mike Nothnagel and Byron Walden/ Edited by Will Shortz

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Page 30 | March 30 , 2012 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: 03/23/12 & 03/30/12

BEVERLY HILLS

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 v e 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. 11-0033778 Title Order No. 110026593 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 sav-

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

lowing 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 –––––– 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 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012038445 The following is/are doing business as: BF EZ PAWN HOUSTON, A TENANCY IN COMMON 433 N. Camden Dr. #1070, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; SJ Foxont, LLC 433 N. Camden Dr. #1070, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; JK JL Jan, G.P. 433 N. Camden Dr. #1070, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; SJBGens, LLC 433 N. Camden Dr. #1070, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION OTHER THAN A PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 23, 2012: Zachary Zalben, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 07, 2012; Published: March 23, 30, April 06, 13, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012038452 The following is/are doing business as: SKIN CARE BY DANNA 463 S. Robertson Blvd. #3, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Kristen Magowan 3203 Overland Ave. #8150, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Danna Magowan 3203 Overland Ave. #8150, Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: HUSBAND AND WIFE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Danna Magowan, CoOwner: Statement is filed with the

County of Los Angeles: March 07, 2012; Published: March 23, 30, April 06, 13, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012038455 The following is/are doing business as: ATITLAN GROUP 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1032, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Kara A. Aptor 1337 Thayer Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Dan Aptor 1337 Thayer Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Caden Aptor 1337 Thayer Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kara Aptor, General Partnership: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 07, 2012; Published: March 23, 30, April 06, 13, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012039003 The following is/are doing business as: 1) TYLARAE 2) FRENCH STYLE 1535 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Tylarae Designs LLC 1635 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 15, 2012: Georges Bohbot, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 08, 2012; Published: March 23, 30, April 06, 13, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012039038 The following is/are doing business as: BLOSSOM ALLIANCE 807 S. Cusron Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Lori Eschler Frystak 807 S. Cusron Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Lori Eschler Frystak: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 08, 2012; Published: March 23, 30, April 06, 13, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012039048 The following is/are doing business as: 1) M LEG FASHIONS 2) MARUEEN’S LEG FASHIONS 18740 Oxnard St. #310, Tarzana, CA 91356; Maur Sales, Inc. 18740 Oxnard St. #310, Tarzana, CA 91356; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 18, 2012: Maureen Shapiro, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 08, 2012; Published: March 23, 30, April 06, 13, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012039042 The following is/are doing business as: ELENA NOURHIAN-ELLIES TRAVEL 12333 Ridge Cir., Los Angeles, CA 90049; Elena Nourhian 12333 Ridge Cir., Los Angeles, CA 90049; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Elena Nourhian: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 08, 2012; Published: March 23, 30, April 06, 13, 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).

BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7037.71816 Title Order No. 4664497 MIN No. 100085200627030952 APN 5555-006-153 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/13/08. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Jonathan Bennett, a single man Recorded: 02/21/08, as Instrument No. 20080303197, of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 04/12/12 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 1155 N LA CIENEGA BLVD NO 1007, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Assessors Parcel No. 5555-006-153 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 $492,565.05. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encour-

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PUBLIC NOTICES aged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site w w w . U S A Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7037.71816. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 21, 2012 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Monica Woodward, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7 0 3 7 . 7 1 8 1 6 : 03/23/2012,03/30/2012,0 4/06/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20100187437952 Title Order No.: 100730977 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/13/03. 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 08/19/03, as Instrument No. 03 2396286 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. EXECUTED BY: JOHN J. BURNS, III, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S

CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) DATE OF SALE: April 12, 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: 9014 RANGLEY AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048. APN# 4336?023?008 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 $484,842.93. 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: 03/15/12 NPP0198620 03/23/12, 03/30/12, 04/06/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0028238 Title Order No. 110021647 Investor/Insurer No. 128864297 APN No. 4331-027-018 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is

hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BAHRAM NAVABIAN AND MARJAN MESHGINZAD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/19/2006 and recorded 6/29/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1436184, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 04/16/2012 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: 269 SOUTH ALMONT DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CA, 90211. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $1,818,480.28. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/05/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information

obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4218266 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012, 04/06/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7042.23350 Title Order No. 6305814 MIN No. 10013370002424042-9 APN 4337005-092 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/17/07. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): MICHELLE J JOHNSON, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 08/22/07, as Instrument No. 20071964978,of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 04/19/12 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA The purported property address is: 837 W KNOLL DR APT 104, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069-4724 Assessors Parcel No. 4337-005-092 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 $349,429.00. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned

off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site w w w . U S A Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7042.23350. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 28, 2012 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Morgan Armstrong, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7 0 4 2 . 2 3 3 5 0 : 03/30/2012,04/06/2012,0 4/13/2012 —————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012034213 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LILIAN THOMAS LICENSE PARTNERS 2) KURT-VICTER STARCHITECT HOLDINGS 1615 Wilcox Ave. PH-73, Hollywood, CA 90028; Kurt-Victer LLC 1583 E. Silver Star Rd. #197, Orlando, FL 34761; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 29, 2012: Curtis Atkins, Performer/CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 29, 2012; Published: March 23, 30, April 06, 13, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012043210 The following is/are doing business as: LA PHONE REPAIR AND UNLOCK CENTER 1645 Livonia Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Yehouda Cohen 1645 Livonia Ave., 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: Yehouda Cohen: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 14, 2012; Published: March 23, 30, April 06, 13, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012038170 The following is/are doing business as: ORGANIZE YOUR HOUSE 26940 Calamine

Dr., Calabasas, CA 91301; Jeanette Acevedo 26940 Calamine Dr., Calabasas, CA 91301; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jeanette Acevedo: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 07, 2012; Published: March 23, 30, April 06, 13, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012048869 The following is/are doing business as: CHAMBERS ON SLAUSON 3923 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043; Gwendolyn C. Randolph 6013 Bedford St., Los Angeles, CA 90056; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gwendolyn C. Randolph: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 22, 2012; Published: March 30, April 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012047302 The following is/are doing business as: 1) TEE PEE AND COMPANY 2) LE GRANDE VIE 3) IMAGE HOUSE OF PATRICE 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1530, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Tamara Williams 3017 W. 2nd St. #11, Los Angeles, CA 90057; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 01, 2012: Tamara Williams: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2012; Published: March 30, April 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012047317 The following is/are doing business as: 1) FLEINER AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY 2) FLEINER AUTOMOTIVE 1115 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; KNM Auto Sales Inc. 1115 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Adam Fleiner, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2012; Published: March 30, April 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012047320 The following is/are doing business as: LOLA STUDIO 9849 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Laurence Deleurme 435 N. Oakhurst Dr. #905, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Laurence Deleurme: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2012; Published: March 30, April 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012047334 The following is/are doing business as: HILL NADELL LITERARY AGENCY 8899 Beverly Blvd. #805, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Bonnie Nadell 582 S. La Jolla Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 03, 2012: Bonnie Nadell: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2012; Published: March 30, April 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012047360 The following is/are doing business as: EMP ANTIQUES & APPRAISALS 9950 Durant Dr. #PH, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Mila Purman 9950 Durant Dr. #PH, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mila Purman: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2012; Published: March 30, April 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012047293 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CHOMES & BRIX LLC 2) EXOTIC GARDENS 3) CHOMES & BRIX NURSERIES 4) PICK OF THE CROP NURSERIES 5) CHOMES & BRIX PUBLISHING 6) HEFE LIMITED 7) EQUALITY NURSERIES 8726 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #D-B74, Los Angeles, CA 90045; Chome & Brix LLC 8726 S. Sepulveda #D-B74, Los Angeles, CA 90045; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Anthony Craig, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2012; Published: March 30, April 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OFFICE / STORESFOR LEASE

CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES

I AM LOOKING COMPANION POSITION

BEVERLY HILLS C E$ N2 ,T5U0R0Y, 0C0I0T Y Beverly Drive

F/T or P/T • 11 Years Exp.

Appx. 3,300 sq ft.

for a

Italian Woman, Speaks English, Farsi, Italian & Spanish. Great Cook, errands, appointments, etc. With car & insurance. References Available. Pari: 424/248-0117

89 BEAUTY SALON BUSY AND WELL

PENTHOUSE!

PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OFFICE SPACE

Our premiere private duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients. CNA’s, CHHA's, MA's preferred.

ESTABLISHED SALON Great paying positions IN BEVERLY HILLS available throughout HAS 3 STATIONS Los Angeles, Hancock FOR RENT Park, Beverly Hills, 2 - HAIRSTYLIST Bel Aire, Pacific 1- MANICURIST Palisades and San Fernando Valley. Great Location Great Parking. Please call Call 310/246-1365

PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MEDICAL

Great People Make GOOD COMPANY

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

Fairfax/Wilshire UNIQUE & QUIET PERMANENT P/T S E E K I N G PSYCHOTHERAPY Assistant Needed E X E C U T I V E ~ OFFICE ~ For Busy Who knows finance w/ Shared waiting room, Psychiatric Practice call light system Preferred w/experience good communication in scheduling, patient, skills to help find auto separate exits, full pharmaceutical and manufacturer partner. kitchen, free parking. Pay in back end. insurance co. interface. $900/MO. Good Results. Computer skills a must. Utilities Included. 310/474-2291 Email resume to: Email: LJSales@aol.com

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OFFICE / STORESFOR LEASE

For Beverly Hills Law Office Must be reliable & MS Word proficient. Call 10:30am-4:30pm:

310/858-0234

1 & 2 - PERSON RESIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

BELOW MARKET RATE!

• DIANA COOK • COLDWELL BANKER • BH

310/276-7600 x.203

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

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

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5 6 0 S . F . • $899/MO. ************ Great location w/ views and parking available.

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

C a l l R ay :

Newly Renovated

Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl.

PRIME BEVERLY HILLS

508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area. Contact: Stan Gerlach mcbensonasst@gmail.com Or: Bryan Dunne Call: 323/938-4012 310/550-2500

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

Professional appearance.

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

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 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

Fax Resume: For inquiries contact

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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

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

$1,300,000 PENTHOUSE FOR SALE

ADJ. BEVERLY HILLS 420 S. HAMIL RD. 3BD. + DEN + 2.5BA Approx 2,400 Sq. Ft. built in 2008. Elevator inside the unit with drammatic living room and kitchen, over 12 ft ceilings. huge 2-story closets + 4 more closets, large mater bath.

Call Marina at 310/246-9928

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$450,000 Call Charles Dizengoff

310/259-9911

425 HOUSES FOR RENT

West Hollywood CHARMING/BRIGHT/SPACIOUS

$1,895,000

5 Bd.+4 Ba. House

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

Asking $5,000/Month Contact Annie Melloul

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

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

RETAIL FRONTAGE & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES *** NO NNN All Utilities Included. Must Lease Now!

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321 N. OAKHURST DR. 1 BD + DEN + 1.5 BA 2nd Floor Front Unit. Large and Spacious $700,000 Approx. 1,600 sq. ft. Sub-Penthouse 2 bed, Den, Full service building, 2 Baths Extra Large Corner 2 front view, security Jumbo Balconies Unobstructed guard (day & night), pool, suana, gym & Views of Los Angeles and rec. room, Hardwood flrs Beverly Hills Quiet Location throughout, 2 parking.

WILSHIRE BLVD

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GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

all listings are on centurycityliving.com

Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Gardens & Lawns, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center

Call Joe at 310/489-7793

310 . 8 87. 7 0 5 0

510sf. maid’s unit avail, additional $300,000.

with many amenities

310/274-7988

BUILDING

310/829-2630 Or Email:

Dramatic living rm.w/ 11ft.+ ceilings, oversized terrace.

310/203-8333

RETAIL FRONTAGE & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES *** NO NNN All Utilities Included. Must Lease Now!

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

270º Unobstructed Jet-Liner Views!

FOR SALE / LEASE A STEAL ON Prestigious High Rise WILHIRE CORRIDOR WITH VIEW 2 BDRM + 2.5 BATH Approx. 1,700 Sq. Ft. Building with full amenities including washer/dryer in unit. Principals Only For more information Contact Pari (Agt) 310/273-8393

310/717-9683

• Open House • Sunday • 1-3pm 720 N. Fuller Ave. L.A., CA 90046

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LUXURY TOWNHOME Exquisite 2 bdrm. + den. 2.5 bath. Hardwood flrs, granite kitchen, patio. $3,200/MO. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME Near Beverly Park Huge yard, pool, view!!! $11,000/MO. Also available for sale.

(Agt) 310/505-5333

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GORGEOUS BRENTWOOD HOME FOR LEASE

BEVERLY HILLS W E S T W O O D BRENTW OOD SANTA MONICA L O W M O V E - I N ! 218 S. Tower Dr. 1409 Midvale Ave. 11666 Goshen Ave. 427 Montana Ave. •• • • • • • • • • •••• ••• •••• (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) ••• •••• “The Mission ” • • Single • • 1 • S i n g l e • Single+Loft+1 /2 Ba. • • ••• 2 Bd.+1 Ba.

$7,250/MO 3,600 Sq. Ft.

• •• • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • • • • • Old World Charm!

4 BEDROOM

Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac. Close to restaurants & shopping.

2-Story Home New Construction

310/531-3992

Magnificent Meditteranean Contemporary Home with Brazilian Hardwood Floors, 12 ft Ceilings, Granite Kitchen, Fab Large Master

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SANDRA LEWIS

•••••••

BRENTWOOD

11730 SUNSET BLVD.

AGT • 310 770-4111 • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath

1138 S. CREST DRIVE 4 BEDROOM WITH POOL

Rooftop pool, deck, gym, central air, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking.

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A.CLOSE

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~ WESTWOOD ~ ~ 310/476-3824 ~ 10992 Ashton Ave.

310/820-1810

• GORGEOUS UNITS

Central air, large —————–––– • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • ————––––––– balcony, pool, elevator,

• WESTWOOD •

BEVERLY HILLS PENTHOUSE

Totally Remodeled Bright. Home at Pico/ RobertsonArea Between Whitworth & Pico. Great Fenced Pool & Grassy Yard. Hardwood Floors, Central Air. $4,500/MO.

SANDRA LEWIS AGT • 310 770-4111

HOUSES FOR SALE

Balcony, intercom on-site laundry, 550 Veteran Ave. entry, elevator, onintercom entry. 140 S. Crescent Dr. sight laundry, prkg. = = = = = = = = 320 N. La Peer Dr. Close to UCLA & = 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath = • 310/246-0290 • * * * * * * * Westwood Village . Spacious,, microwave, C L O S E TO EXTRA LRG. & SPACIOUS 310/479-8977 intercom entry, on-sight S H O P S & D I N I N G 2 Bd.+Den+3 Ba. laundry & parking. Master bath w/ jacuzzi. ~ WEST L.A. ~ Very close to UCLA S A N T A M O N I C A hrwd. flrs., fireplace, • CONDO • 1675 Colby Ave. & Westwood Village . stainless steel kitchen, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 1222 Princeton St. 310/208-5166 • 2 Bedroom 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath fridge, stove, washer/ • 1 Bath Spacious & Bright. dryer in unit, private entry BRENTW OOD DISHWASHER, POOL, A/C, balcony, +elevator, 2-patios, 2-sub dishwasher, stove, 11933 Darlington Ave. CONTROLLED ACCESS, prkg. Will consider pet. ON - SIGHT LAUNDRY wet bar, intercom entry, B a c h e l o r ==== L u x u r y 4 - U n i t B l d g . on-sight laundry, prkg. ==== AND PARKING .

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• 310/273-6124 •

2 Bdrm.

—————–––– —310/477-0072 ———––––––– ==== SANTA MONICA ~ WEST ~ L O S A N G E L E S • CONDO Qt hUALITY •

SEALED BID SALE

12424 TeXaS Ave.

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

• Westwood •

Controlled access, (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) garage, laundry facility. A/C, pool, intercom Central air/heat, L.A.’S FINEST, MOST Close to Beach. entry, laundry facility, fireplace, patio, LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL 310/394-7132 elevator, parking. controlled access, * * * * * * Close to U.C.L.A. pool, elevator, parking, • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. NORTH OF 310/478-8616 ••••• laundry facility. BURTON WAY 6-Month Lease Avail. 310/312-9871 1 Blk. East of Doheny BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. * * * * * * 1 BEDROOM 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. Every Extra Luxury: Clean, bright, nice size ( ••• ----- ••• ) custom cabinets, granite 1 Bd.+Den+11/2 Ba. 1628 Westgate Ave. apartments. Swimming countertops, stone entry, Newly Remodeled. ~ 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ~ pool, laundry facilty pool, health club, spa. and gated garage. Large closets, a/c, B r i g h t & A i r y. • Close to UCLA • Call 310/276-9871 elevator, dishwasher, 1350 S. Midvale Ave. Dishwasher, controlled access. Close Intercom entry, on-sight L.A., 90024 BEVERLY HILLS to Cedars/shops/trans. Contact Mgr.: parking, on-sight • • • • • 310/247-8689 • 310/864-0319 • laundry facility. • 1• Bd. + 1 Ba. • • CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. •

843 4 St. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

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2 Bath

Spacious, dishwasher, W I L S H I R E CORRIDOR on-sight laundry 10530-10540 and parking.

310/473-1509

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V E R Y N I C E U N I T. 626 Siena Way, Bel Air Area, Dishwasher, dishwasher, controlled Los Angeles County CA (residential) balcony, on-site access, elevator, MINIMUM BID AMOUNT: $9,000,000 Georgian Manor in prime Bel Air location. laundry, covered prkg. laundry room, parking. 310/929-0610 310/654-1507 or 4 Blks. to Beach. 10619 Bellagio Rd, Bel Air Area, W E S T L . A . BEVERLY HILLS Los Angeles County CA (land) 1343 Carmelina Ave. 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. MINIMUM BID AMOUNT: $5,700,000 - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba. Landscaped Garden located on over an acre. ======= Bright, patio, on-site or BRIGHT & S PACIOUS laundry, On-site BEVERLY HILLS 626 Siena Way and 10619 Bellagio Road, parking. Close to LIVING. Bel Air (residential and land) transportation. Balcony, dishwasher, MINIMUM BID AMOUNT: $14,700,000 • 310/654-1507 • elevator, intercom entry, on-site Open for viewing dates: • BRENTWOOD • laundry, parking. 04/1, 04/17, 05/6 & 05/8. Cash only. P LEASE C ALL : For information and bid package, 125 N. Barrington Av. 310/435-3693 contact Joyce Essex & Danny Harvey •• •• •• •• •• (DRE#00935613/01272324) 310-922-7476, N EWLY R EMODELED L O S A N G E L E S Ron de Salvo (DRE#00576209) 310-777-6233, • 2 B drm. 401 S. HOOVER St. 301 N Canon Dr Ste E, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. + 2 B ath • * * * * * * * * Bids to be delivered to: Upscale, Bright, • 1 B d r m The Regents of the University +1 Bath Gorgeous & Spacious. of California, c/o RESG, With Pool, balcony, * * * * * * * * 1111 Franklin St. 6th Flr, Oakland, CA 94607-5200 Control access, no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. central air, fireplace, POOL, stove, elevator, Public bid opening at 10:00am on dishwasher, elevator, intercom entry, prkg. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in the Main on-site laundry Conference Room, 1111 Broadway Street, • 310/476-2181 • and parking. 14th Flr, Oakland, CA 94607-5200. Close to shopping.

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213/385-4751

310/980-3384

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Wilshire Bl. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

∞∞∞∞∞∞ W E S T W O O D •∞Single • 1380 Midvale Ave.

• • • • • •

• • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • Single • • • •

∞∞∞∞∞∞ ∞Luxury Living

————––––––– = BRENTWOOD = 417 S. Barrington Av.

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• 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm.

Bath • +1 Bath •

Balcony, pool, laundry facility, controlled access, prkg. Close to Brentwood Village.

• 310/440-5051 • VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE

—————–––– SANTA MONICA 808 4th St. *** *** * 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. * * 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. * * Large fireplace, * * * balcony, dishwasher, intercom entry, elevator, prkg., pool.

• Close to Beach • 310/394-7132

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with valet, lush garden • BRENTWOOD • surrounding pool, Pool, elevator, 922 S. Barrington Av. controlled access, on- gym, elevator, etc. • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • Dishwasher, sight laundry, parking. Fireplace, balcony, central air, balcony. Close to U.C.L.A. 310/470-4474 Call: wet bar, dishwasher, 310/473-1509 laundry facility, elevator, parking. W E S T WO O D H O L L Y W O O D 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o Av e .

—————–––– —————–––– • Bachelor ••••• ••••• • S i n g l e • •1 Bd.+1 Ba.• • Controlled access, • •• ••• laundry facility.

818/669-1990

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In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE Utilities Included. 170 N. Crescent Dr. 323/851-3790 Close to Everything . 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath Close To U.C.L.A.

Bright, controlled access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry fac., prkg.

310/477-6856

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WEST L.A. —————–––– 12333 TeXaS Ave. • WESTWOOD •

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ X-St. Strathmore ∞∞∞∞∞∞ • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • ∞ Balcony, stove, 672 Kelton Ave .

• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath •

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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

dishwasher, Controlled access, parking, laundry facility. intercom-entry, on-site C L O S E T O S H O P S Close to U.C.L.A. laundry, parking. & R ESTAURANTS . 310/208-3085 310/207-1869

310/385-9169

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BEVERLY HILLS Adj. 2+2 Top Flr • $2,495

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ

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.

Spacious 2 Bd.+1 Ba.

3 BDRM, 3 BATHS

BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE 233 S. G ALE D R . ======= 3 Bd. + 2 Ba. + Den Very Private & Spacious B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S Entire 2nd flr., dining 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH BEVERLY HILLS & breakfast rooms, new LIVING. stove, dishwashser, upper unit with breakfast and formal dining room. Balcony, dishwasher, blinds, utility rm. w/ elevator, intercom washer/dryer. Pets OK. Yard, laundry & parking. entry, on-site $3,750/Month $3,500/MO.

443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba.

laundry, parking. P LEASE C ALL : 310/435-3693

BEVERLY HILLS

•• S I N G L E •• •• 1 B d . + 1 B a . •• •• •L o• t s• o• f •• •Character • & Charm ! Alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom entry and more.

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

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10933 Rochester Ave.

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

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

ROOFTOP BEAUTIFUL BEVERLY HILLS 145 S. MAPLE

2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA

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100 S. Doheny Dr. Spacious 2 Bd.+21/2 Ba. Rear 3rd Floor Unit New Wood Floors. RE-DONE PENTHOUSE Hardwood floors, granite New Granite Kitchen w/ Spectacular views, counter tops, central air Stainless Steel Appl. wood flrs., w/d in unit, & heat, ample closets, pool, spa, gym, 7 Closets. Patio. 2 car parking/strorage. tennis, 24-hr. security.

Non-Smoking Bldg.

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

310/471-2737

WEST HOLLYWOOD LUXURY PENTHOUSE 3 BDRMS + 2.5 BATH Remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops. New hardwood floors. Large living room with floor to ceiling windows and breathtaking views. Master suit with granite counters, private elevator entry to unit, central air, w/d hook-up Large patio off living/ dining rooms, pool, parking in gated subterranean garage. Limited access bldg. $3,795/MO. Call 323/944-0270 Cell 310/351-0729

$3,700/Month Agent • Sylvia

310/717-3861

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137 S. MAPLE DR.

$2,800/MO. Call 310/385-7188

Remodeled & Spacious

2 BD+2 BA • $3,700

Spacious Condo 2+Den+2 • $2,850

Hrwd flrs, stainless Hardwood Flrs., laundry steel appliances, quiet & Jacuzzi in unit, new hillside views, large dishwasher, walk in balcony, washer/dryer. closets, fireplace, central Great for entertaining. air, rooftop pool, gym. Full service bldg. Call: 310/435-5010

310/435-3558

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C e n t u r y C i t y A d j . 2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. Newer Construction X-LARGE LUXURY APT. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,600 Gourmet granite kitch. w/ Viking appl. Lrg. master w/ double sinks, spa-tub, walk-in closet. Hrwd. flrs., high-ceilings, w/d in unit, central air, balcony.

ELEVATOR OPENS DIRECTLY INTO UNIT. Lisa Sherman • Broker

310/786-1851

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

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2 BED, 2 BATH $3,150/MONTH

WESTWOOD

865 Comstock Ave.

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.

Professionally decorated. All new interior. Hrwd., drapes, granite kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d hook-ups, hi-ceilings. Also 2 Bdrm. • $2,490

310/271-6811 Cell: 310/994-4122 Must see! 439 S. Rexford

BEVERLY HILLS

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

405 SHIRLEY PL. Open by calling

323/653-3350 Adj. Roxbury Park

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

fast area, hrwd.throughout, lots of closets, a/c, laundry fac., 2-car prkg. Total privacy. Appt:310/271-4207

Shown by appointment

310/966-1014

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 911 Wooster Apt.#6 Spacious & Beautiful 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH stove, fridge & laundry facility. Lovely quiet neighborhood. $1,150/MO. Call 805/379-2000

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PRIME WESTWOOD (1 Blk from Wilshire and Beverly Glen) BEAUTIFUL SINGLE hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, garage parking. stove & fridge. Small pet OK. $985/MO. 1 1271 /2 DEVON AVE. Call for appointment 310/458-1354

464

8747 Clifton Way

VERY LRG. & BRIGHT 2 Bd+2 Ba • $1,995 Upper, dining+break-

From $1,500-$2,200

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BEVERLY HILLS

324 S. Rexford Dr.

Hardwood flrs/Carpets

microwave, parking, $1,150/MO. laundry facility, gated Microwave, Dishwasher and Stove. Near entry, elevator, upgraded Robertson. NO PETS. kitchen, rooftop patio. Call 310/915-9595 x.24 Ron:310/990-1730 or 310/720-4810 for appt.

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SPECTACULAR BEVERLY HILLS

L U X U RY U N I T S • SINGLES • 1 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 825 BEDFORD #204 Central air, dishwasher, 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH

Lovely Remodeled 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,995 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 2 Bdrm. + 2 Ba. Hardwood floors, new Newly decorated kitchen w/ granite, d/w, apartment with new appliances, a/c, hardwood floors. newly tiled bathroom, Close to temples, markets, and transrestricted entry. portation. Showing By Appt. Only: $1,600/MO. • 323/828-7170 H: 310/273-3725 • 818/783-4969 C: 310/310-0536

$3,250/MONTH 1 BED, 1 BATH

PRIME LOCATION BEVERLY HILLS & BRENTWOOD

WEST LA/ SANTA MONICA $1,295/MO. 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath Beautiful lower front, hardwood floor, close to shopping and transportation, open daily. Pico/Robertson 2606 S. Sepulveda 310/666-8360 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $1,750

With locked elevator, Granite kitchen, marble Parking. Huge Heated FREE Pool, Security Staff, private rooftop patio, floors, jacuzzi tub with Beverly Hills Doorman & HouseRENT! huge deck. large kitchen separate steam shower. man, Switchboard 9633 W. Olympic Bl. with new appliances Tennis, Fitness Center Deluxe Unit. Business Center and granite countertops, $3,400/MO. *BEVERLY HILLS* LIGHT & A IRY CORNER . NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY washer & dryer in unit, (Minimum 2 year lease) Call for latest properties $2,100/MO. New custom built-ins in 2 BD. + 2 BA Front unit central air and heat, kitchen, skylight, huge By appointment only CENTURY PARK EAST Large & bright in 10 unit closets, central heat, Subterranean parking. 818/679-6747 building w/brick courtyard a/c, 2-parking, 1 BED, 1 BATH Plenty of storage space. (No Calls after 8 PM) $2,500/MONTH laundry facility. Near Century City and $3,750/MO. High Floor, Renovated, Large Balcony Manhattan Views Roxbury Park on quiet Exceptional Condition! CALL 310/385-7188 BEVERLY HILLS Adj. 323/937-3737 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ pretty street. Hardwood 1 BDRM, 1 BATH 3 floors, separate kitchen & 1 BDRM. 1 /4 BATH $2,750/MONTH $1,675/MO. High Floor Partial Ocean Views. LUXURY HIGH RISE 2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA dining, stove, d/w. Cat ok

————— ————— BEVERLY HILLS Prime Beverly Hills HUGE 1,700+ Sq Ft

Upper Duplex

Large living, dining and breakfast rooms., Italian $2,750/MO. tiled bath, hrwd. floors., Call 310/859-7368 high celings, decorative Call 213/804-3761 fireplace, 2-lrg balconies, remodeled granite BEVERLY HILLS 310/849-3858 countertop kitchen, new *BEVERLY HILLS* 336 S. Rexford Dr. • 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • fridge & oven, 5-lrg. FRENCH CHATEAU ~ N EWLY UPDATED ~ closets, newly painted. Upper, hardwood *KELEMEN* 342 N. PALM DR. floors, a/c, laundry, REAL ESTATE Excellent Area. 2 BEDROOM + DEN covered parking. (310) 966-0900 $1,850/MO. $2,200/Month all listings are on + 2.5 BATHROOM Call 310/908-1919 310/247-8547 Upper with balcony, centurycityliving.com 310/433-1949 Valet and Guest

310/390-2499 —————–––– —————–––– ————— —————––––

—————–––– PENTHOUSE **CENTURY CITY** 2220 S. Beverly Glen

2-Level, new carpets, new appliances, central air, lots of closets, laundry fac., secured building, 2-car garage.

440

PRIME LOCATION BEVERLY HILLS & BRENTWOOD LUXURY UNITS • SINGLES • 1 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS Hardwood flrs/Carpets

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

310/966-1014

CRYPT/PLOT FOR SALE

Hillside Memorial Park Companion Graves in the Canaan Section. Includes Endowment Care. Current Price: $16,000 Asking: $14,000 Contact:

310/490-1823 LDOBER36@GMAIL.COM

BEVERLY HILLS

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471 PIANOS FOR SALE

488 SCOOTER FOR SALE

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

STEINWAY GRAND PIANO For Sale

E F O R E

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O M P A R E

Bernard Comsky “Artist Pianos” chose and then reconditioned this fine instrument for a local professional pianist. Black satin finish 5’ 11” Manufactured in New York 1922. Model “O: Serial #212734 Incredibly beautiful sound. Includes artist bench with custom quilted cover. Sacrifice at $25,000 OBO

2009 BMS Heritage Scooter 150cc, 1,366 miles. Comes w/ a full head helmet, cover with lock.

Excellent Condition. Registered. Asking $1,000 o.b.o. Call Ana:

323/481-4170

For more information allorens70@hotmail.com call 310/990-2405

472 HANDBAGS WANTED

WANTED

500 AUTOS

***1980***

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, RO L L S ROY C E EXOTIC SKINS & SILVER SHADOW DESIGNER BAGS White with Camel HANDBAGS AND Interior, Fine Condition ACCESSORIES Offered at $19,000

VINTAGE & NEW Email inquiries to: TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561 kismetusa@gmail.com

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475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE TREASURES IN

Take Over Lease Payments

2011 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Waranty assignable. Must have strong credit.

BEVERLY HILLS

Only qualified pertson to reply:

(Off Benedict Cyn & Tower)

David: 310/359-3639

PRICES PAID ••••••••••

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

WE PAY PREMIUM PRICES!

license# 19100971

MICHAEL NEWMAN

310/276-0188 818/888-9200

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10AM - 3PM Wonderful Collection of Contemporary & Oriental Arts and Furnishings. Entire Household Must Be Sold This Weekend! DON’T MISS THIS!!!

1358 SAN YSIDRO DR

800/924-7254

*WE BEAT MOST AUCTION HOUSE PRICES*

Loma Vista North to Arkell

Sat. March 31 9am-3pm Furniture, Paintings, Mirrors, Ladies Purses, Desk, Gift Items, Samples, Antique English Cup & Saucers, Limoges, France Dishes & Miscellaneous Household Items...

HIGHEST CASH

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.

535 ARKELL DR.

YARD SALE

AIR & HEATING

Antiques - Old Coins Tiffany Items Paintings - Objets d’Art Get Instant Highest Cash Guaranteed Estate Jewelry: Transactions Are Secured & Confidential Call 888-713-1239 Gold - DiamondsWe Buy Diamonds Estate Jewelry www.TheJewelBuyers.com Vintage Watches Watches • Gold Lalique - Art Glass Fine Porcelains: LUXURY JEWELS Meissen - Sevres OF Marble Statues BEVERLY HILLS Bronze Sculptures Clocks - Silver Furniture:French English - American B U Y • S E L L • L O A N •T R A D E •C O N S I G N One Item or Entire 203 S. Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills 90212 Estates Purchased 310.205.0093 • info @ ljobh.com For Cash. Prompt & Considerate Response we buy antiques! to All Inquiries. Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed! House Calls O.K. ••••••••••

TROUSDALE ESTATE

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ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

Visit my website at beverlyhil santiques.com

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

I BUY USED CARS RUNNING or NOT. W *i l l* A*p *p r*a i*s e Yo u r C a r For FREE.

* Call * *John: * * * 323/868-4119

I BUY

USED CARS CALL ED 310/413-1138

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$394.01 per Month Just 28-months left on 36-month lease.

310/283-2638 Private Party.

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

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

YOUR AD HERE CALL 310.278.1322

www.ArteAntiques.com BEVERLY HILLS COURIER

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

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

We Pay More Than Anyone in L.A.

BEVERLY HILLS

CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR

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

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS FREE Estimates

310.278.5380 L I C : # 8 0 1 8 8 4 • F U L L Y INSURED

MARBLE RESTORATION

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.

SECURITY SERVICES

PAINTING AARON’S PAINTING

LA & ASSOCIATES

• Interior • Exterior • Residential • General Contractor

CUSTOM PROTECTIVE SERVICES *Armed/Unarmed Guards* * Executive Protection * *** Bodyguards *** *** and more *** Call 24/7* 310/462-5468 468 N. Camden Drive CA PPO LIC#16932

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FREE ESTIMATES 818/439-1888 Lic. #383510

ROOFING

www.guardandsecurity.com GOT-A-LEAK?

ELECTRIC

HANDY

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

LICENSED HANDYMAN # B650400

MOVING PAINTING YALE ENTERPRISE PAINTING === MOVING === Interior/Exterior

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

MOVING

B & K ELECTRIC • Indoor/Outdoor Lighting • Recess Lighting • Panel Upgrade • Troubleshooting Residential and Commercial

30% off • up to $100 off to First-time client.

From A to Z.

Call Rony:

Bonded & Insured

SED 310.653.2551 LICHEN A NDYMAN Insured • Lic. #919656

HANDYMAN SERVICES HONEST and RELIABLE No job too Big but not too Small

Call 323.304.0380

Quality Custom Painting References Available.

LIC. # 641602 BONDED + INSURED 20 Years Experience

FREE ESTIMATES 35 Years Experience

FREE ESTIMATE

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

CALL DAN @ 323/855-8400

• 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 • 3rd Generation Roofer

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

Residential/Commercial • Wallpaper Removal

323/658-7847 323/864-2490

State Lic. #914589

PEOPLE

RAFAEL

• 310/245-1717 • NO JOB TOO SMALL.

Free Estimates Call

HANDY

WILLIE’S

ROOFING

• CARPENTER

Call Young anytime “I Do My Own Work”

PAINTING

FREE Estimates.

CALL 310.278.1322

• ROOFER

323/733-4898

I charge according Electrical • Plumbing to my work, not by • Painting Int./Ext. • where you live. Framing • Tile • Concrete Drywall • Glasswork • Interior & Exterior Carpentry • Welding • Apply Texture Additions • Remodeling INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • Remove Acoustic Ceilings + F ULL S ERVICE BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Fix Leaky Decks, Windows+Basements. We offer coatings, caulking, pressure wash & painting. • Free Estimates •

Lic. # 689667 • Bonded / Insured

PAINTING COMPANY

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

YOUR AD HERE

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

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WATER PROOFING

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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YOUR AD HERE CALL 310.278.1322

• Lacquer finishes • Custom Painting • Many referrals • Stucco patch • Drywall Repair & More

(Lic. #791904) 818/355-3630 WMPainting@hotmail.com

CALIFORNIA BEST PAINTING Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial

Plaster, Drywall & Repair

FREE Estimates. Lic. #854322

• 877/430-1112 • 213/382-0020 Bonded • Insured

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Page 38 | March 30, 2012 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)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY– The Courier welcomes “Letters to the Editor.” Remember the following: (1) The shorter the better; (2) Refrain from personal attacks or insults; (3) Keep to one topic; (4) Do not send letters which have appeared elsewhere. Email:myopinion@bhcourier.com Fax 310-271-5118; Mail to: The Courier 8840 W. Olympic Blvd. Beverly Hills CA 90211

From the Publisher CLIF SMITH

NOW, EVEN ‘THEY’ ADMIT WE ARE RIGHT In today’s edition, The Courier publishes without alteration or comment the exact words of the Metropolitan Transit Authority about building tunnels and stations in Beverly Hills. Our photographs and artists’ renderings come from the MTA. The clear message it conveys should sober and stun us all. Beverly Hills will be bisected by a deep canyon for five to seven years, many of our most popular venues will be blocked, buildings eliminated, and heavy construction will fill our streets and central neighborhoods. The Courier publishes this information for two purposes: one, to ensure that our own citizens fully understand what “support of the subway” means to our City; and, two, to give absolute proof of the accuracy, completeness and forthrightness of The Courier’s articles for the past 18 months. Among our local poobahs, it has become fashionable to demean members of our school board and to attack The Courier. These attacks have come mainly from the immediate past occupant of the mayor’s seat on our City Council, and have not been challenged or disavowed by our new mayor. These attacks have been repeated in the L. A. County Hall of Administration, among civic groups in Beverly Hills, our usual local flacks, and spread by public relations consultants hired by the City Council. The Courier first began investigating this unfolding attack on Beverly Hills in the fall of 2010. Our Marla Schevker, stonewalled by the MTA, found the “smoking gun” documents proving that MTA planned to tunnel under Beverly Hills High School in the records of the city of Los Angeles Planning Department. We published those documents and attacks on us began. In many cases, those attacks became personal – directed at this writer. Well, OK, so what. You stick your head up above the fox hole and they throw rocks at you. All the attacks have had only one goal in mind – putting a tunnel under Beverly High so that two real estate developers in Century City could obtain extra density (more floors) for buildings they want to build on land they own in Century City. We just wanted the Century City Station moved one block north to the location it was originally planned when the City of Beverly Hills decided to support the subway through our City. Beverly Hills is a victim of a “bait and switch” with hundreds of thousands of dollars of campaign contributions pouring into the coffers of Los Angeles elected officials to make the switch. The entire process stunk and it still does. At the same time, MTA’s publicity machine went into high gear attacking our school board and The Courier. Inside Beverly Hills, of our city councilmembers, only reform members John Mirisch and Lili Bosse stood for action against MTA. The others, Barry Brucker, Willie Brien and Julian Gold, refused to take action.They still refuse. All we got from them was “we oppose the tunnel.” That statement was and is meaningless without action. The local “smarter than us” enlisted their usual crew of panderers, public relations flacks and the whispering campaign to de-legitimize our reporting. They employed the time-honored tactic of spreading personal attacks about The Courier “bullying” and implying that councilmembers who opposed them somehow did not worship in the right place or had some other disability. The rumors, accusations, insinuations and insults continue. Then, last week MTA itself confirmed everything we have reported and everything the school board has warned our City about. Even the pro-MTA apologists, flacks and panderers among us now admit this is very, very bad for Beverly Hills and especially our public schools. The proof is unassailable. The Courier has published facts – we broke first the actual MTA plans. We broke first the entire contents of the City’s own expert report that destroyed the entire basis for the MTA’s case against avoiding a tunnel under Beverly High. Mayor Brucker was furious that we obtained the report. It was so damaging to his position he was desperate to “spin” it his own way – something we prevented. In the process, we suffered the loss of hundreds of thousands of advertising dollars caused directly by our opposition to the tunnel under Beverly High, loss of access to much information, and the granting of favors by our City management and council majority to others. Those dollars were redirected to others and, guess what? These others don’t think the subway under Beverly High is so bad after all! Look where the ad dollars went. We also watched these same poobahs intrude into non-profit organizations and get them to back the Los Angeles Times instead of continuing to work with The Courier. THE TIMES! Since when has the Los Angeles Times helped, supported or benefitted Beverly Hills? Never, but that’s what has been going on. All of this has been a blatant drive to hurt The Courier financially and damage our credibility. Well, it didn’t work. The Courier has never been stronger. Our readership is up even more; our revenues are fine. The people support us because we support the people. The insiders have lost. The Courier is proud we are denounced by Los Angeles’ elected officials. We are proud our local apologists are furious that The Courier has blown their cover. We are proud of the fact that our truthful, thorough and investigative reporting has told the public what is really going on. This is exactly why all of us at The Courier are in the newspaper business. This newspaper is doing exactly what the First Amendment intended for a free press – to expose government, corruption and sweetheart deals that damage the public. We also chuckle that the panderers, flacks and bought-and-paidfor “media” inhabitants of our community (no need to name names, everyone knows who they are) NOW decide to join the fight lest they get exposed and left behind. And, we will be especially proud if our new Mayor Brien actually decides to heed the nearunanimous voice of friends and neighbors and finally decides to DO something, not just talk. We just need to watch carefully, though, to make sure he doesn’t engineer some sort of back-room deal that sells us out, so keep your eyes and ears open. Tuesday night’s City Council meeting is critical. Please let your voices be heard.

Rabbi Jacob Pressman THE CLAP TRAP Of all the myriad television sounds that assail our ears day and night, the most ubiquitous is the sound of applause. We have been trained over the decades to hear the sound of large groups of people clapping their hands together and assume therefrom that something important has just happened. It might be a heroic deed, an approval of some idea being offered for our consideration, or the assemblage at some public event expressing approval of what is happening. Since it follows any comic or heroic act, we are cajoled into believing we must add our approval by striking our two hands one against the other over and over again. Let me attempt a list of occasions meriting the applause. Any and every baseball, football, soccer, auto race, foot race, dog race, tennis, badminton, bocce ball, volleyball, quoits, or swimming competition, boy kissing girl, fashion show or beauty pageant is followed by a sound storm of clapping. To this cacophony we are currently being treated to a nonstop political marathon, which stretches, from the end of one election to the next. I would hazard an uneducated guess that every 10 seconds from dawn to after midnight somebody is being applauded for something. Take the television drama series. There they are, as in All In The Family or Everybody Loves Raymond, and despite the fact that they probably do not have a live audience, shrieks of laughter and bursts of applause follow every few words. Who is laughing and applauding? The technician whose finger releases a canned sound that begins abruptly and ends abruptly unlike a live audience’s reactions. We sit quietly at home watching and believing we are having a good time…or not. What it all adds up to is that today our emotions are being synthesized for us, one more evidence of what an easy life we are leading. Or are we?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Shame on Metro for even considering digging a tunnel under Beverly Hills High School. To go under a school in an earthquake zone is absurd. You also run a risk of weakening the structure and it makes future expansion of the school harder. Metro claims the tunnel would be safe, but to take that much earth from under the school would mean the land would not be as safe as it was before. George Vreeland Hill Beverly Hills ****** The tunnel can be before the high school by making the turn from Wilshire to Santa Monica Boulevard a smaller radius. This requires trains to run slower over this portion of track. This could be done by the motorman but it would be better to reduce the track voltage over this portion of track. Leave the station at Santa Monica and Avenue of the Stars (or different parallel street) and install a moving sidewalk (on the ground covered or in a tunnel) from there to Constellation. Kodak might pay to extend the sidewalk to Pico. Ellis Landsbaum, Ph.D Beverly Hills ****** When I saw the headline “Metro On Track To Destroy Beverly High” in your paper, I thought I was reading the National Lampoon. It’s hard to believe many of the world’s cities do not have subway systems that run beneath schools, hospitals, and department stores (I’m thinking of the Downtown Crossing station in Boston, for one). I haven’t heard of any being destroyed by a metro system. To locate a metro station in such a way as to require thousands of people to walk a longer

distance to use the subway is a disservice to everyone, rich and poor alike. We need better transit everywhere to reduce air pollution, congestion, and greenhouse gas emissions. Please reconsider your position. Len Conly Berkeley Editor’s note: There is no subway tunnel under any public high school building in California. There is no subway tunnel anywhere in the world under a public high school building on an active oil field. The writer is mistaken. ****** Shameless editorializing in a headline “Metro On Track to Destroy Beverly High.” I envisioned bulldozers leveling the place! Can’t you trust your readers to make up their own minds from straight reportage? Confine the editorializing to the Op Ed page. Janet Kirby Malibu ****** Has anybody noticed the condition of Santa Monica Boulevard, especially between Palm and Elm. Not only does the street have to be repaired but with the rain, holes form and fill with water which can easily result in damaged cars. I am sure they could make claim against the City. I was just informed we are remodeling the library and will lay off librarians as it is to be closed again. The library was just fine and there is a big difference between remodeling and repairing. I am convinced there must be a serious problem with some City officials eager to spend in order to have their names on “plaques.” Pablo Nankin, M.D. Beverly Hills

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