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Metro To Beverly Hills: Drop Dead, We’re Coming Metro issued another slap to Beverly Hills Tuesday when it released a 44-page response to a Hazard Assessment Study commissioned by the city for the Westside Subway Extension. In a study conducted by engineering and management firm Parsons Brinckerhoff, Metro alleged that findings by environmental consulting firm Exponent on the seismic and tunneling safety issues related to the project were flawed and that Exponent lacked sufficient familiarity, adequate analysis and information available to Metro to make the determination that tunneling could not be safely accomplished under Beverly Hills High School. “After thoroughly considering Exponent’s report, Metro’s consultant reconfirms their conclusion that Santa Monica Boulevard is an unacceptable location for the Century City subway station,” Metro CEO Arthur
MTA’s Planned Station at Rodeo Drive, showing streets impacted
Leahy wrote in the cover letter, addressed to Mayor Willie Brien. “Our consultant further conALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT— Patti Davis, author and the driving force behind UCLA’s “Beyond Alzheimer’s” support group, poses with Sonja Rosen, Medical Director of UCLA’s Geriatric Medicine at the new Santa Monica Hospital. For the full story, see page 17. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman
BH Little League to host mid-season celebration next Saturday. 5
CDC reports 78 percent increase in Autism since 2000. 12
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Mirisch, Bosse to Council: Withdraw Support for Subway Vice Mayor John Mirisch and Councilwoman Lili Bosse Tuesday will introduce Mirisch’s resolution to force the council majority of Mayor Willie Brien and Councilmen Barry Brucker and Julian Gold to state whether they will vote to defend Beverly Hills against Metro. “We’re on record right now as being in support of the subway even though we’re opposed (see ‘RESOLUTION,’ page 15)
Will they vote to defend Beverly Hills? .
Gluck To Spearhead New UCLA Health System Board As part of the UCLA Health System and David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA’s new strategic plan, “Shaping the Future,” a new community board—whose members will serve as ambassadors for the health system and its mission to heal humankind, one patient at a time—is being created. The new (see ‘GLUCK,’ page 12)
cludes that the Constellation Boulevard is suitable for a station and finds no active faulting at
(see ‘METRO,’ page 18)
Southwest Homeowners Demand Answers From City By Marla Schevker The Southwest Beverly Hills Homeowners Association wants the answers to questions everyone in Beverly Hills has asked. Association President Ken Goldman and other members of his Board of Directors came together and compiled a list of questions they believe need answers before Metro begins tunneling the Westside Subway Extension under Beverly Hills. “We’ve all asked questions,” Goldman said. “The school board has done what would apTHE BIMBOS ARE BACK–A long-awaited revival of The Three Stooges (dating back to 1934) from comedy maestros Peter and Bobby Farrelly (There’s Something About Mary). Sean Hayes plays Larry, Chris Diamantopoulos is Moe and Will Sasso cavorts as Curly. They attended the Hollywood premiere this week. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6. Check George’s Pick of the Week on page 11 about the noir influences in cinemas and books.
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this site. “The Exponent Report does
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pear to be a very thorough analysis of the effects on the high school and the [district office]. What didn’t seem to be explored, as extensively, were the effects on other parts of the City and how those would affect the adjacent residential areas.” Goldman expressed concern over the “severe hostility” Metro has shown to the City of Beverly Hills. “How can we be at all sure that [Metro] will take whatever measures are necessary to allevi(see ‘QUESTIONS,’ page 17)
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We Do Our Part L.A.: Vocal In Support Of Constellation By Courier staff While there are certainly residents of Beverly Hills who aren’t opposed to Metro’s Westside Subway Extension, an organization calling itself “We Do Our Part L.A.” has emerged as one of the most vocal in support of the plans that call for a tunnel to be constructed under Beverly Hills High School.
How vocal? According to eyewitness reports, the group has taken to the streets, showing up at various Metro stations around Los Angeles to gather signatures for a petition in support of the Constellation Station recommended by Metro in its final EIR/EIS last month. The organization lists partners on its website, including
the L.A. Chamber of Commerce, various unions such as Teamsters Joint Council 42 and most interestingly, JMB Realty, a company that owns 10250 Constellation Blvd. The address is essentially a stone’s throw from where the proposed Constellation station would be built. (see ‘WE DO OUR PART,’ page 16)
MEMORIALIZING—Construction crews recently completed the installation of a new plaque and base celebrating all the restoration work of an original Greystone planter. Peter McCoy Construction and Mike Gilbert Masonry donated the time and materials to the new plaque and base. Pictured front to back, left side Alfredo Tello, Oscar Almaquer and Jose Almaquer; right side Daniel Fuente, Omar Barrientos and Al Rico. Photo by Reggie Sully
Traffic & Parking Commission Votes For Safety The Traffic & Parking Commission voted last week to recommend that the City establish an all-way stop control at the intersection of Arkell Drive and Carla Ridge. Located at the north-east corner of the city, in the Trousdale Estate area, residents ex-
pressed concern that there was restricted visibility on Carla Ridge when approaching Arkell Drive. While the number of accidents has been nominal on both roadways, staff determined that due to a sharp roadway curvature of Carla Ridge, north of the intersection, drivers cannot
clearly see the opposing traffic. The commission also recommended installing “stop ahead” signs and striping to warn motorists on both directions. The City Council will meet to consider the recommendation on May 15.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR—Jeanne Anderson was awarded the “2012 Volunteer of the Year” by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Monday. Anderson was awarded for her work as the president of The Friends of Robinson Gardens for the past two years. Before becoming president, Anderson served on the board of The Friends and led the Patron Gala and Garden Tour fundraising benefits. Anderson (third from left) is pictured with County Supervisors Michael Antonovich and Zev Yaroslavsky and L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca.
Geller Listed Among US Top Rabbis For the second year in a row, Rabbi Laura Geller, senior rabbi at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, has been named by Newsweek and The Daily Beast as one of “America’s Top 50 Rabbis.” Started in 2006, Newsweek’s list highlights rabbis who are “reimagining ritual, reinventing institutions, mobilizing social activism and energizing scholarship.” Of the more than 3,000 (see ‘GELLER,’ page 13)
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Fed Govt. Delays Subway EIR; MTA Blocks; Waxman Asks MTA Delay
GIRLS LACROSSE – The BHHS girls lacrosse team is currently at the halfway point of its season and fighting for a playoff spot in the Bay League. Pictured (from left): Chloe Ticknor, Telisa Kouyoumjian, Monica Salandra, Captain Celine Elias, Kristin Huang, Leah Stromberg, Jasman Naziri, captain Dillan Watts, Lili Eshagzadeh, Savannah Slotkin, Natasha Kashani, Yasi Sanandaj, Olivia Rehbinder, Rebecca Eshagzadeh and Madison Steinberg. Not pictured: Inbar Avrahami, Sarah Baek and Abbie Levi. Photo by Kerri Watts
BH Event Planner Re-creates Special Moment At Il Cielo By Laura Coleman This week, Diana Daniele got the gift of a lifetime when she renewed her vows to her husband at Il Cielo in an intimate ceremony and reception created by celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss. The winner of a new project to bring awareness to chronic migraine, a neurologi-
cal disorder characterized by patients who suffer from 15 or more migraines a month, Daniele is one of 15 people across the nation who were awarded a chance to “rewrite” a special day lost to a migraine in a partnership of the National Headache Foundation, (see ‘MIGRAINES,’ page 13)
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ACLU Study: Men's Central Jail Can Be Shuttered By 2013 The Men’s Central Jail, long plagued by allegations of violence and abuse against inmates, could close by next year, releasing thousands of low-risk offenders into community supervision programs
while other facilities are upgraded, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Civil Liberties Union. The report, prepared by corrections expert James Austin and commissioned by the
ACLU in cooperation with the Sheriff’s Department, outlines a series of steps the county could take to phase out the 1963-era jail at 441 Bauchet St. (see ‘MEN’S JAIL,’ page 16)
The Federal Transit Authority has granted the BHUSD a 60-day extension of the public comment period for the final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/EIR) for the Westside Subway Extension, even though Metro has repeatedly denied the BHUSD’s request for additional time. Congressman Henry Waxman, representative of Beverly Hills and a strong proponent of the Westside Subway Extension, requested yesterday Metro grant the BHUSD an ex-
tension of the public comment period. “I have heard a great deal of concern from the Beverly Hills community about the proposed Century City station at Constellation Boulevard because of the possible safety risks involved with tunneling under Beverly Hills High School,” Waxman wrote to Metro CEO Art Leahy. “These concerns must be weighed carefully alongside the study commissioned by Metro. I would urge the Metro Board to (see ‘FTA,’ page 16)
LOVE ME— Available for adoption, Alana is a 2month-old Matese/Dach shund mix. Being part Maltese, she will not shed and is good for people with allergies. Anyone interested in adopting this smart, playful pup should contact Kira Lorsch at 4dogs@RHL Group.com.
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STARS—Pictured (from left) are Elisheva Azerad, Eloise Creith, Misha Benhamou, Natalie Herskovitz, Saba Taheri and Ava Spina at the STAR Extravaganza performance at Hawthorne School.
Torrey Pines Bank Set to Open On Wilshire
By Matt Lopez Despite how diligently the Beverly Hills Board of Education has worked to get the district back in good financial standing, it may have yet another curve ball heading its way soon. Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez told the L.A. Board of Supervisors earlier this week that his December property tax estimates for the county may be off by as much as $13.6 billion. In December, Noguez predicted an $18.7 billion increase in the assessed value of all the County's property. The development means L.A. County will receive about $50 million less than expected in property taxes next year. As a basic aid district whose revenue comes partly from property taxes,
this could potentially hurt the BHUSD’s funding. "We don't know what impact this will have yet and it may have very little or no impact on Beverly Hills," Board President Brian Goldberg told The Courier. "I'm watching this very closely because any reduction in our tax revenue hurts the district." The board has been successful in its efforts to undo financial mistakes of past boards and announced at the end of the 2010-11 school year that it finished the year with a surplus of $2.5 million in its budget. "We've taken some great strides in terms of addressing financial mishandling in the district," Goldberg said. "But every time we fix a problem, someone gives us another issue to deal with." SMILING SLUGGERS—Beverly Hills Little Leaguers Zachary Sudar (left) and Jay Cukier take in the fun at last year’s midseason celebration. This year’s event is Saturday, April 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at La Cienega North and Senior fields. Many of the league’s 56 teams and more than 700 players will be on hand for the festivities, which will include an appearance by former Los Angeles Dodgers star Ron Cey. Photo Courtesy of Alan Nierob
By Laura Coleman our clients in multiple ways.” This Monday, the GoldAs an affiliate of Western en Triangle welcomes Torrey Alliance Bancorporation, a $7 Pines Bank to the neighborbillion regional bank holding hood when the community company, Torrey Pines Bank bank opens its second Los can offer clients commercial Angeles branch at 9355 real estate loans three to five Wilshire Blvd. times higher than other com“We’re a relationship munity banks—a real differbank,” said Kathleen Chap- Kathleen Chapman entiator in the market, Chapman, newly hired senior VP and region- man said. al manager. “We want to really help (see ‘TORREY PINES,’ page 13)
Wells Fargo’s Brian Firring, James McCabe Named Among Top Financial Advisors In U.S. By Barron’s Brian J. Firring and James McCabe, both senior financial advisors of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC’s Beverly Hills office, were named among the 1,000 top financial advisors in the U.S. by Barron’s Winner’s Circle, the publication’s research organization.
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“I’m proud to receive this recognition and look forward to continuing to serve my clients in the best way possible,” said Firring, who was ranked #75 in California. With 18 years experience in the brokerage industry, the Arizona State graduate is on the board of directors for Special Olympics of Southern California and West Coast Sports Association. McCabe, who was ranked #59 in California, has 30 years experience in the investment industry. He is a board member of the Clare Foundation, and has been a member of the bars of the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida, having received his J.D. cum laude from Hamline University School of Law. EASTER SURPRISE— The children at Good Shepherd Women’s Center got a surprise visit on Sunday from the big Easter Bunny. Alba and Thomas Tull, very generously donated a complete swing set to the center. Seen here are Dorian Nesbit and his mother Dorraine trying it out for the first time.
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Former Beverly Hills Resident Dies At 68 Former Beverly Hills resident Diane Kartoon, 68, died April 7 from leukemia. Kartoon is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 50 years, Donald Kartoon, and their two children Laine and Deron. Kartoon lived most of her life in Beverly Hills, where she was a member of the Maple Counseling Center board
of directors and an active PTA and Little League mom. A memorial service in her honor will be held on April 15 at 2 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery. Donations can be made in her memory to either Stop Cancer, at 2566 Overland Ave No 760, L.A. 90064 (310-841-2600) or Tower Cancer Research Foundation, at 9090 Wilshire Blvd., B.H. 90021 (310-205-5713).
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shine in the blue sky country of Montecito. Easter weekend. We visited longtime Canadian friends who find the Santa Barbara countryside irresistible. Seaside beauty, Spanish colonial influences, easy lifestyle, and, yes, our blessed Southern California weather. An alternative from their native Toronto where they reside in baronial splendor in the posh Rosedale area (think Bel Air or San Marino).
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came to the rescue for Canada’s TV tycoon Ivan Fecan, who masterminded the CTV network to stunning success and is now addressing new projects, and his wife Sandra Faire, producer of Canada’s hottest television show So You Think You Can Dance, and who’s now exploring other theatrical ideas. Sandra is off to Manhatten to catch Tracie Bennett’s performance as Judy Garland in End Of The Rainbow on Broadway. Tracie’s portrayal has gone through the roof with raves.
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igh above the green hills of Montecito with the Pacific Ocean in spectacular view, they warmed to a contemporary 3-bedroom dream house, built by architect Jack Warner in 1970. Over many months, the house underwent an immaculate conversion, with interior designer Bruce Gregga at the ready, guiding Ivan and Sandra to the best resources for furnishings. Among the country’s leading decorators, Bruce’s work appears with high frequency in Architectural Digest. Page 6 | April 13, 2012
While celebrating Easter Sunday at the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, we toured the property with its elegant suites, Stonehouse Restaurant, the wedding arch and gardens, and the patio where we joined our luncheon hosts Ivan Fecan and Sandra Faire.
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was Therien on La Cienega, favored by Oprah Winfrey, Ridley Scott, Joanna Poitier, Jada Pinkett Smith, Kelsey Grammar, John Lithgow. Therien remained among the top choices, with its antiquities of impeccable provenance and custom-designed furniture from its acclaimed studio workshops.
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he ranch’s 41 cottages rate high marks for their accommodations from newspaper and magazine critics. “Never have I heard girls and guys swoon so wistfully,” writes journalist Louise Roe in The Huffington Post. “San Ysidro Ranch seems to put a romantic spell on its visitors.
as the private Coral Casino, where Ivan swims daily and maintains his great shape. No he eclectic décor boasts one wears a Panama straw hat a magnificent Coromandel better than Ivan. screen. Rare and mint-condition Persian carpeting. Art e dined at a long table Deco selections from the on the San Ysidro Ranch patio renowned Anne Hauck on adjacent to the gardens, which Melrose Avenue in West bloom every summer with Hollywood. A 1,000 year-old roses, jasmine and lavender. Buddha from the venerated Sandra, whose flawless comNaga Antiques on Manhattan’s plexion Carl Hall describes as East Side. “delicate as a rose petal,” highly recommended the Blood etween sips of Dom Orange Margaritas, which can Perignon, we toured the capa- be lethal. The ladies couldn’t cious two-storied residence on resist chef Matt Johnson’s main its private promontory with course of peanut butter crunch luxurious landscaping brioche French toast with designed by Jessica Harlin and Bananas Foster, berries, vanilla executed by her dad David. Chantilly and Vermont maple To celebrate the Easter holiday, syrup. (Vermont doesn’t hold a our hosts invited best friends candle to the Hawkridge Farms Terrie and George Eaton (of maple syrup from the Eatons’ Canada’s Eaton dynasty), estate.) The gents opted for whose son David is a cine- Waygu beef, risotto, lamb loin matographer living in Venice. and Alaskan halibut. Friends of the Eatons joined us. e met San Ysidro ur group motored Ranch’s young, Alsatian-born downhill to the historic San food and beverage director Ysidro Ranch that was bought Stephane Colling, previously and renovated in 2000 at a cost with the Four Seasons Hotel in of $150 million by Ty Warner, New York. Stephane the “Beanie Baby” multi-bil- informed that the ranch dates lionaire. Warner also pur- back to the mid-19th century chased and renovated the Four and remains surrounded by Seasons Santa Barbara, as well
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alking with our seatmate Sandra about Mike Hale’s review in The New York Times of Lifetime’s The Client List starring Jennifer Love Hewitt as the owner of a massage parlor, we were amused by Mike’s description of Jennifer’s breasts, each appearing “to be the size of a studio apartment.”
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agic’s in the air at San Ysidro Ranch, and if you ask me about a recommendation for a stylish break in California, I get that same glazed, longing look as the friends who recommended it to me.” Not only Louise, but ecstatic aficionados blog that San Ysidro Ranch is a romantic West Coast hideaway not to be missed. Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm
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nce a way station for Franciscan monks, the property later became a working citrus ranch and a hotel during the ‘30s. Through the decades, the hotel’s embraced an impressive celebrity following. Guest book signatures include those of Sir Winston Churchill; John Huston who wrote his screenplay for The African Queen during a three-month stay; David Niven; Bing Crosby; Fred Astaire; Sandra Bullock; Julia Roberts; honeymooners Jacqueline and Jack Kennedy; Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh on their wedding day; Gwyneth Paltrow and
Ivan Fecan and Sandra Faire during a Toronto charity gala.
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Jewish Film Fest Kicks Off With Tony Curtis Documentary, Screens 26 Films The seventh annual Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival (LAJFF) kicks off its lineup of 26 films with an opening night starstudded, red-carpet celebration and premiere of the authorized documentary Tony Curtis: Driven To Stardom at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 3 at the Writer’s Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Dr. at Wilshire Boulevard. Stars and personalities in the film will participate in a discussion preceding the viewing including Theresa Russell, Mamie Van Doren, Marian Collier, Max Roeg, John Gilmore and Jill Vandenberg Curtis. Others expected include family members and Hugh Hefner who also appears in the film. Celebrities attending include Shirley Jones, Marty Ingels, Penelope Ann Miller and Ed Lauter (both from The Artist), Terry Moore, France Nuyen, Mike Medavoy, David Siegel, consul general of Israel; Sara Rue, Mayor Willie Brien, Carol Williams, Carol Lynley, Theodore Bikel, Anne Jeffreys, Chuck McCann, Maria Conchita Alonso, Bai Ling, Kym Karath, Gogi Grant, Lainie Kazan, Patty McCormick, Cora Sue Collins, Tommy Cook, Jack Carter and more. The discussion will be moderated by film critic Pete Hammond, (Nikki Finke’s Deadline Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight) The festival, May 3-10 at varying local venues, features world and L.A. premieres of documentaries, comedies, dramatic features and Oscar-winning short films from multiple countries celebrating the Jewish experience Panel discussions with top filmmakers and the talent behind the dynamic films are part of most screenings. • Highlights of the festival include
the L.A. premiere of The Moon Of Israel (Die Sklavenkonigin) 1924, screening for the first time in 88 years at 7 p.m., Sunday, May 6 at the Saban Theater, 8440 Wilshire Blvd. The screening will be accompanied by renowned Austrian pianist, Gerhard Gruber. • Wunderkinder, from the producers of Europa Europa, a tale of child musical prodigies whose friendship overcomes barriers of religion and nationality despite the onset of war, screening at 8 p.m., Saturday May 5, and at 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 7 at Laemmle’s Music Hall Beverly Hills and Laemmle’s Town Center Encino. For more information of the festival, including schedules, venues and ticket prices visit the LAJFF web site www.lajfilmfest.org.
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Fashion News & Notes Dior Names Raf Simons Its Next Couturier Christian Dior on Monday named Raf Simons its next couturier, and said he would unveil his first collection for the house during Paris Couture Week in July. His official title is artistic director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections.
Angeles shoppers who live west of the 405 freeway often don’t frequent stores east of it. So, she decided she needed a retail presence on both sides of the city’s congested interstate.
For a new Westside store, the designer set her sights on the family shopping destination Brentwood Country Mart in Santa Monica, where Kayne The appointment marks the was convinced her brand end of a long search process would appeal to mothers and that has captivated the indus- daughters. But it took two try. years of negotiations with owner J.S. Rosenfield & Co. Simons becomes Dior’s sixth before the right 1,250-squarecouturier. Successors to the foot location freed up, when founder — who ignited postCalypso St. Barth consolidatwar Paris with his extravagant, ed from two spaces into one. full-skirted New Look, and WWD whose brief career ended with his death in 1957 — Celine Returning to Beverly also included Yves Saint Hills Laurent, Marc Bohan and Celine is heading back to Gianfranco Ferré. Beverly Hills. The LVMH WWD Moët Hennessy Louis Vuittonowned brand has leased a Jenni Kayne Opens Second 3,100-square-foot location at L.A. Store 319 N. Rodeo Dr. next to Native Angeleno Jenni Kayne Montblanc and Miu Miu. fully understands that Los Although it’s been absent
MISS AMERICA CONTESTANTS–Several Miss America contestants visited the Bel-Air studio of jewelry designer Caldwell Sutherland on Tuesday to be jeweled-up before their appearance on ABC-TV’s Dancing With The Stars. Pictured (from left): Kaitlin Monte (Miss New York); Hailey Best (Miss North Carolina); Betty Thompson (Miss Oklahoma); Noelle Freeman (Miss California); Jennifer Sedler (Miss Arizona) and Brittney Henry (Miss Washington). Also there was Mary Margaret Roark (Miss Mississippi).
recently, Celine has a long history on Rodeo Drive. It had a store on the luxury thoroughfare as far back as the ’70s. The Celine store moved to 313 N. Rodeo Dr. in 1996 and remained there until it closed a few years ago. Celine languished after
former creative director Michael Kors departed in 2004 to focus on his own brand, but has once again recaptured the fashion spotlight under the design direction of Phoebe Philo. By returning to Rodeo Drive, where Tom Ford opened last year and stores by the likes
of Valentino, Louis Vuitton, David Yurman, Roberto Cavalli and Van Cleef & Arpels have recently unveiled remodels or are undergoing remodels, Celine is further solidifying its place atop the fashion heap. WWD
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM – Pictured (from left): Steven Birnbaum, Curtis Griffes, Shai Madan, Soheil Yashar, Devlin Burstein, Ahmad Shamseldin and Daniel Sparks at the Beverly Hills High track. Photo Courtesy of Aubrie Amelang
BHHS Special Olympians Off And Running By Matt Lopez After an inspiring performance at the Special Olympics Track and Field school games on March 25 at San Marino High School, the Beverly Hills High School Special Olympics team was awarded trophies by Principal Carter Paysinger at the ensuing Board of Education meeting. The Special Olympics team wasn’t about to take the honor for granted. In fact, Soheil Yashar was so excited with the acknowledgement he slept with the trophy in his bed that night. “He came to school the next day and was so happy, he thanked me for the trophy and said he slept with it next to him,” said Aubrie Amelang, Special Education Teacher at BHHS. Yashar is one of a group of BHHS students who are competing on the school’s first ever Special Olympics team.
The team participates in the school games, which holds two big events during the school year. At San Marino High, the team participated in individual walks and runs, a standing long jump, a tennis ball throw and a softball throw against nearly 300 students from other schools. There were also team relay races. BHUSD Adaptive P.E. Specialist Debi Ives said to prepare for the track meet, BHHS track coach Jeff Fisher worked with the team on passing the baton during the relay race. Fisher also let the team run a race before a BHHS track meet against Mira Costa earlier this season. Ives said the team had a blast at San Marino. “I saw them asking other people what school they go to, who their teachers are, it was very sweet,” Ives said. “Their effort was outstanding.”
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Happenings Around Town
• B.H. Dr. Mark Mandel Establishes New Hair Products Firm To Aid Scholarships Beverly Hills surgeon and resident Mark A. Mandel, M.D. has just established Mandel Beauty Products with 100 percent of the potential sales proDr. Mark A. Mandel ceeds to be donated to the Foundation for the Advancement of College Education (F.A.C.E.). F.A.C.E. will provide scholarship aid to worthwhile students in need of financial assistance. The hair product line being introduced consists of a sulfatefree shampoo, conditioner and hair serum. The company is located at 9744 Wilshire Blvd. (#410). Visit: info@getmandel.com. • Jeffrey Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala Set For May 4 The Jeffrey Foundation will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a gala fundraiser beginning at 5 p.m. May 4 at The Olympic Collection, 11301 W. Olympic
Blvd. With Peter Mark Richman as emcee, the event will honor the foundation’s founder/CEO Alyce Morris Winston and feature entertainment of the 1940’s with entertainment by Deborah Aitken and Larry Covin plus the Angel City Big Band. For information, call 323965-7536 or email: info@thejeffreyfoundation.com. • Tokyo’s Renowned ‘Mars The Salon’ Nail-Care Opens Mars The Salon, the luxurious nail-care and spa destinations in cosmopolitan Tokyo since 2003, has opened its first outpost in North America at 606 Westmount Dr., just off Melrose and La Cienega. Each nail service for hands or feet is performed in a large private room appointed with a custom-made leather chair, built-in porcelain foot bath and a high-definition television with headphones. A changing room is provided for guests who wish to slip into comfortable pants or sandals prior to their service, or dress for an occasion upon completion. The salon adheres to the Japanese cultural tradition of “treasuring every encounter” by delivering an exemplary level of attentiveness to each male or
female guest. It pioneered use of soft gel, a material which promotes nail health and allows for limitless options. Among the salon’s additional offerings are a 90-minute and the 100-minute spa pedicure. Call 310-652-0930 or visit info@mars-salonla.com. • CCFA’s Women Of Distinction To Feature Fashion Show By Badgley Mischka The L.A. chapter of Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America will hold its fifth “Women of Distinction” luncheon May 3 at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The luncheon will feature a fashion show by Badgley Mischka, and a performance by Casey Abrams, runner up in the 2011 American Idol competition. It will be co-chaired by Caryl Golden, Cathy Greenly and Ronda Lippman, and honor actress/author Jamie Lee Curtis, philanthropist Barbara Herman, and Pam Pierce, co-founder/director emeritus of CineStory Foundation. The event includes the “Ultimate Raffle” with designer jewelry and handbags from any Rodeo Drive stores. Tickets are $250. For information, call Paddy Harrigan at 310-478-4500.
LUMINAIRES–On hand for the Luminaries’ 37th Spring Benefit which raised more than $80,000 for the Doheny Eye Institute were (from left): Elaine Leventhal of Bel-Air, Niki Nikias, Gail Boskovich and Kelly Parker. Other Westsiders attending included Alexandrina Doheny, Betty Lee Mott, Gayne Brenneman, Ann Summers, Liz Biggs, Christine Ofeish, and Collette Schweitzer. The Doheny Eye Center is located in the Doctors of USC’s Beverly Hills facility, 9033 Wilshire Blvd. E! ENTERTAIMENT– Larry Namer (center), co-founder of E! Entertainment, was awarded the “EZ Achievement” award named after TV personality Eric Zuley (right), creator of The EZ Show. Jarvee Hutcherson, president of BHbased Multicultural Motion Picture Association, did the honors at Busby’s. Photo by Vivien Killilea
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George Christy’s Pick Of The Week: The Love of Noir is everywhere. Books, cinema, fashions. In dimly lit cafes and on streetcorners and alleys. Half a century ago, a French critic coined the phrase film noir, which ideally described these stylish films with chiaroscuro overtones, be they American, Gallic, British or whatever.
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ilm noir usually features a hard boiled detective (think Humphrey Bogart), a femme fatale in danger, tough cynical characters shadowed with violence. And murder.
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arly noir authors are Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and James M. Cain, whose novels inspired Hollywood studios to produce those low-budget but fascinating dark films. Classified as B movies, they still hold up, as evidenced by their popular videos and they kick plenty of today’s expensive films out to pasture. Later came mesmerizing noir tales from Jim Thompson (A Hell Of A Woman), Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley), Ross Macdonald (The Chill) and David Goodis, who’s adventurous crime dramas are being rediscovered.
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udiences took to the noir genre, and filmmakers didn’t lose time creating their original noir stories. Orson Welles jumped onto the bandwagon with his Touch Of Evil and The Lady From Shanghai. Gilda, starring the ravishing Rita Hayworth with Glenn Ford, is a glamorous noir movie, as is Laura, based on a tantalizing Vera Caspary mystery novel, with Laura portrayed by the drop-dead-gorgeous Gene Tierney.
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hose who re-read noir authors are grateful to the nonprofit, award-winning Library of America, a classy imprint founded in 1979, for taking an interval from the literary masters to revive noir authors, Funded with seed money by the National Endowment of the Humanities and the Ford Foundation to preserve America’s literary heritage, LoA, as it’s known, has published 225 hardcover anthologies. Works by Mark Twain, Eudora Welty, Thornton Wilder, etc. Along with the best of noir fiction.
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wo weeks ago, LoA released Five Noir Novels Of The 1940s And ’50s by David Goodis, the “pulp poet” (19171967) born into a well-to-do Jewish family from Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Inquirer is acknowledging Goodis’s gripping noir prose with a special section this weekend. His LoA collection has been masterfully edited by Robert Polito.
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oodis wrote 18 novels between the ’40s and ’50s.
Most were paperback originals. from her body and flowing into Arriving in Hollywood to write him. He told himself he musn’t screenplays in 1942, his lucky touch her. His brain pulled break came four years later when frantically at the reins, but she his novel Dark Passage was was close and coming f i l m e d . closer, sort of floating. Or Considered a maybe he was moving classic noir toward her, he wasn’t from director sure. The only thing he Delmer Daves, was sure of was that he Dark Passage was getting dizzy with the s t a r r e d nearness of her. And then Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Today, a hardcover first edi- Editor Robert Polito tion is valued at $1,000.
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oA’s Goodis collection includes Dark Passage (1946) about a man railroaded for his wife’s murder who escapes prison and assumes another identity. Nightfall (1947) follows an innocent pursued by criminals and police. In The Burglar (1953), the reluctant criminal hero “might be taken as a self-portrait of Goodis,” assesses editor Polito. The Moon In The Gutter (1953) explores “the darkness of all lost dreams,” and Street Of No Return (1954) is “a Skid Row odyssey with an explosive ending.”
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oodis is a unique figure in the pantheon of American crime writers,” reflects Polito. “His is a jazzy, expressionist style, with an almost hallucinatory intensity throughout his spare, passionate and uncompromising novels of mean streets and doomed people.”
the reins snapped and there was nothing he could do about it. He had his arms around her and his eyes were closed and he was kissing her. The Moon in the Gutter
She did most of the talking and she was njoying a cult following trying to tell here and h i m a b r o a d , w h y Goodis’s novels have been adapted for the screen by F r a n c o i s Truffaut, Samuel Fuller, JeanJacques Beineix and Jacques Tourneur.
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they couldn’t go on with this. For one thing, she said, he’d get his name loused up if he got involved with her. There was a big career in show business ahead of him, she said, and already he was in the public eye, he couldn’t afford to muddy his reputation It would really be mud, she explained, because she was a bum from ‘way back and she had a jail record for prostitution and all her life she’d been mixed up with small-time pimps, and small-time thugs and ex-cons. Street of No Return When he heard the next shot, he traced the sound of it to a doorway across the street, he saw a big man moving out of the doorway, saw the big man making bold progress down the stone steps. Then he saw something moving slowly, going down at the side of a telegraph pole, knees giving way. His eyes switched back to the big man who advanced across the street, the big man pointing a gun toward the weak and aging thing that was trying to wrap itself around the telegraph pole, trying to push the pole between itself and the gun. Nightfall
There was nothing dreadful about it. There was everything remarkable and fascinating about it. The man who had fixed his face was a magician. He wondered why Irene had fainted. He leaned toward the mirror. There were no scars, except when he made extremely close study he could see the faint outlines. Only five days ago, and it was astounding. There was nothing in the mirror to indicate that he had been given a new face, but his former face had undergone an operation and new flesh had been added and steel had gone into the flesh and his face had been changed. There were no signs of damage, there was nothing except the new face. He could see it under the fiveday beard, the pale, scattered growth. And he wondered why she had fainted. Dark Passage He listened as she moved around the room, felt her weight coming into the wide bed. But the weight didn’t hit the bed fully. He sensed she was sitting there in the bed, looking at him. Then, at the very instant when he wished he had the impetus to choke the life out of her body, he felt her lips on his forehead. Not wanting to open his eyes, he opened his eyes. He murmured sleepily, and saw the shine of her lips and her eyes. Then the lips crashed into his mouth, and something lifted him high and hurled him out into space, his body speeding toward an unreal world. The Burglar
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oodis fans rejoice that, finally, the Library of America has given the “cool” and unsung prolific author his long-deserving due.
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sampling from Goodis’s noir novels follows:
H e looked at her. She was entrancing and he could feel the warmth coming
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UCLA Brain Injury Research Center To Study Sports-Related Concussions Sports-related concussions have become a subject of concern and discussion in recent years, with Congress holding hearings on the issue, retired players suing sports leagues for alleged damage they’ve suffered, and new research pointing to degeneration in injured athletes’ brains over time. Now, in an effort to better understand the long-term consequences of sports-related concussions, the National Collegiate Athletic Association is funding a study by a consortium of researchers who will examine the effects of head injuries on student-athletes over the course of their college careers and beyond. The National Sport Concussion Outcomes Study Consor-
tium will be led by experts from the UCLA Brain Injury Research Center, the University of Michigan, the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The NCAA will provide $400,000 to begin funding the logitudinal study. “There is growing concern about the cumulative effect of concussions on long-term cognitive health, and yet our current understanding of what factors contribute to later problems is inadequate,” said Dr. Christopher Giza, the study’s principal investigator at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine and Mattel Children’s Hospital, where he is an associate professor of pediatric neurology and neurosurgery.
“One major goal of this research is to identify these factors so that the risks for chronic problems can be minimized,” Giza said. UCLA will be directly involved in the design and execution of the study, the data collection and management, and the analysis and dissemination of the results. At UCLA, the study will involve collaborations between specialists in pediatric neurology, sports medicine, neuropsychology and neurosurgery. As part of the study, researchers will evaluate more than 1,000 male and female college athletes competing in 11 sports, both contact and noncontact, in an attempt to study the short-term and long-term ef-
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committee positions him to bring even more success to his expanded post. Henry brings tremendous wisdom and business experience—and is a great advocate for us in the community. We are pleased that he has agreed to step into this leadership position.” Members of the new community board are buying into UCLA’s mission “to heal mankind one patient at a time” and becoming ambassadors for the whole UCLA Health System, Gluck says. “From a business point of view, the UCLA brand is just enormously important and poignant,” Gluck added. “To get that message to the community at large, and let them know what we offer, is critical.” Gluck, former chairman /CEO of Caesars World, was elected to the chairmanship of the board of advisors for Ronald Reagan center in July 2009. Until 2003, Gluck was cochairman of Transcontinental Properties, a real-estate development company. He has been a member of the Ronald Reagan center board of advisors since 2001. Gluck has a long history of involvement with medical institutions including serving as a trustee and board member at the Salk Institute, on the capital
gifts committee at Cedars-Sinai and chairman of the business institute at USC’s Andrus Gerontology Center for 10 years. He was on the center’s board for 35 years. Gluck first joined the Ronald Reagan center board when he was approached by members he’d known for years, who sought his combination of experience in constructing buildings that cost hundreds of millions of dollars and working with medical institutions. Since joining the board his role has expanded, and he served on the finance and executive committees. Some of the ideas and concepts developed in the longrange strategic planning committee have been encompassed in this new strategic plan. So Gluck was asked to chair the committee. “The message is that to reach its mission, UCLA integrates the efforts of four hospitals that involve 150 clinics, 2,000 physicians, more than 1,000 residents and fellows, 3,350 registered nurses and nearly 11,500 staff members,” he said. “All these people and facilities serve more than one million people a year at the most advanced, comprehensive medical center in the world."
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initiative is spearheaded by Bel Air-resident Henry Gluck This new board will provide a unique and extraordinary opportunity to get an inside look at all that UCLA offers in the healthcare field, Gluck said. Members will interact with the system’s leadership and patient services staff. For those interested in more involvement, additional activities and participation opportunities will be offered. “They’ll be getting regular information on the services that UCLA offers,” Gluck says, “and hopefully get passionate about some aspect of it and join boards and committees for more direct involvement. “This is an opportunity for an expanded board and to draw a whole new group who’ve been active in the community,” states Gluck. “Now in its formative stages, this group will be made up of individuals who will support a wide range of interests and activities in the health system, and who have demonstrated their caring through community leadership,” he said. Members will include those already on the boards for Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, and Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA; community leaders interested in healthcare who are not currently serving on a hospital board, and Dr. David T. Feinberg, UCLA Health System president/CEO and associate vice chancellor. “We are excited about the creation of this more comprehensive board,” said Feinberg. “Enabling more people to participate on our board, become involved in our purpose, and be exposed to the cutting-edge of healthcare dovetails with our goals. Henry’s previous experience leading our Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center board and chairing the long-range planning
fects of concussions. The study will involve the use of accelerometer technologies inside football helmets to gather data on the head-impact dynamics associated with concussions in athletes. Giza said a new mouth guard also is being developed by the company X2 Impact that can sense and record head impacts and will allow researchers to include additional sports in which helmets are not worn. “The mouth guards will open the door to studies in a
much broader range of sports, such as soccer, basketball and field hockey, as well as better comparisons between male and female athletes,” Giza said. Researchers plan to track the athletes after their college careers end and examine the long-term effects of head injuries with the goal of gaining a more comprehensive understanding of traumatic brain injuries. The study will begin this summer.
CDC Reports Increase In Autism by Laura Coleman More than 1 percent of American children have autism—a 78 percent increase since 2000—according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report. Based on a five-year-long study of 8-year-old boys at 14 sites across the country, the report, released last month, found that one in 88 children had Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs); among boys, it was one in 54. The numbers are quite alarming, according to Dr. Larry Yin, medical director of the Boone Fetter Clinic for autism at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. And while the numbers are likely not representative for the entire nation, Yin said the increase underscores the need for more policies that support children with ASDs and their families. “What you’re really talking about is a group of developmental disabilities that causes communication, behavioral and social issues,” he explained, adding that the reasons ASDs occur are embedded in interactions between genetics and environments. Yin said reasons for the sharp increase in the CDC study were unclear but were
likely mutlifactorial, including better tools for diagnosis, earlier recognition, a broader definition and the potential for environmental factors to exacerbate potential cases. Current diagnosis criteria will change next year, which will shift the number of cases. He stressed that it was important that parents be observant of children that exhibit signs indicative of a possible ASD, which include a lack of responding to their name, avoidance of gameplaying with other children, avoiding eye contact, misinterpreting emotional cues, and providing unrelated answers to questions. “Don’t wait and see what happens,” Yin said he cautioned parents. “It’s much better to act early.” Earlier this week the journal Pediatrics published a study out of the University of California, Davis which found obese women were 67 percent more likely to have a child with autism—a finding that Yin said highlights the need for women to be healthy before they get pregnant, especially those at an advanced maternal age.
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rabbis in the United States, these 50 rabbis were chosen for their innovative leadership in their communities, impact on Judaism, recognition nationally and internationally, political and social influence and media presence. “The honor of being on a list like this really belongs to Temple Emanuel, the wonderful congregation our clergy and our lay leadership have created together,” said Geller. “I am especially
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HealthyWomen, Allergan, Inc. and Weiss. “I was elated when I found out I won,” Daniele said, just moments before she walked down the aisle in her white dress to renew her vows with her husband, Drew. For the past three years, ever since she began suffering from chronic migraines, Daniele had missed celebrating her anniversary with her husband as a result of the migraines. “I love to watch how they react to reconfiguring something they thought they lost,” Weiss said, noting that in her 30-year history of event planning, she’d
proud of Newsweek’s recognition of our work with the Muslim community.” In addition to being on the list, Geller also sought to improve the selection process. In 2010, she voiced concerns that there were few women on the list. This year, there are more women included than ever. Abigail Pogrebin writes, “at 28 percent female, [the list is] ahead of the rabbinate.” Out of the hundreds of rabbis in Los Angeles, Geller is one of only five congregational rabbis on the list.
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to a tunnel [under Beverly Hills High School]. I think we no longer can be on record in support,” Mirisch has previously told The Courier. “Our support should be contingent upon the issue of the tunnel. It wasn’t and now we need to make it
very clear that, because the [MTA seems] dead set on tunneling under the high school we need to withdraw our support for the project.” Members of the community are invited to come and speak to the council at the 2:30 p.m. study session or the 7 p.m. formal session in the Council Chambers at City Hall. It is un-
certain which agenda, if at all, the resolution will be placed for discussion and possible vote. “I’m concerned about getting full council support,” Mirisch said. “I think [the resolution] expressed what it needed to, but I hope that we can have a unified council making the same statement.”
Vice Mayor Mirisch’s Proposed Resolution To Withdraw Support For Westside Subway Extension: Whereas the City Council of the City of Beverly Hills (the “City Council”) generally supports well planned mass transit projects; Whereas the City Council has reviewed the Final Environmental Impact Report/Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIR/FEIS) of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Westside Subway Extension, including Metro’s chosen alignment through the City of Beverly Hills as well as Metro’s proposed adoption of the Constellation station site in Century City; Whereas the City Council has retained geotechnical and other experts to evaluate the FEIR/FEIS for the purpose of assisting the City Council in evaluating the various routes and station sites considered by Metro as they relate to the City of Beverly Hills, and the impacts of the construction and use of the proposed Westside Subway Extension; Whereas these experts have indicated on the record that Metro’s studies, on which the alignment recommendation is substantially based, are in critical and significant aspects incomplete, flawed and deficient; The route of the proposed subway alignment, as proposed in Metro’s FEIR/FEIS, would run underneath the historic Beverly Hills High School and numerous businesses and residences in the City of Beverly Hills. Whereas the City Council has released the Hazard Assessment Study of its expert consultant Exponent which study concluded that the proposed Constellation station faces potential methane gas hazards not considered by Metro in its environmental analysis and that Metro did not identify, quantify, rank and mitigate the potential hazards posed by the proposed Westside Subway Extension Project; Whereas there are numerous unresolved and unresolvable inconsistencies in Metro’s public justifications for various station locations in addition to the proposed subway alignment; Whereas Metro’s proposals do not adequately take the transit needs of the residents of Beverly Hills into account and do not provide Beverly Hills and other Westside residents with reasonable access to the subway nor do they give them reasonable options to make use of this massive taxpayer-financed public works project; And whereas our perception is such that Metro’s dealings with the City of Beverly Hills, including its extensive interaction with the Beverly Hills Mass Transit committee were not made in good faith, and are inconsistent with the values of a democratic public agency and publicly funded organization which should respect the principles of local control. Based upon the City Council’s evaluation of the above factors and the issues related to the proposed route of the Westside Subway Extension through the City of Beverly Hills, the City Council resolves as follows: The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills hereby withdraws its previous support of and expresses its opposition to the Westside Subway Extension Project as proposed in Metro’s FEIR/FEIS, specifically the alignment proposed by Metro through Beverly Hills, the designation of the La Cienega station as an interim transit station and the selection of the Century City Station at Constellation Avenue. The City Council will take such steps to implement its opposition as circumstances warrant. H O RT I C U LT U R E CLUB—The Horace Mann School Horticulture Club shows off its Terrarium projects at the Science & Go Green Night on March 28. More than 60 student-generated science, gardening and horticulture projects were on display. From left: Sean Villagran, Milaud Talebizadeh, Elizabeth Loranger, Ashley Holloway, Gabe Goldstein, Natasha Dardashti and science teacher Hellen Hixon.
“It’s unfortunate it has to come to this,” Mirisch added. “I’d love nothing more than to be able to fully support an expanded transit and subway sys-
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only choose a route that would require tunneling under the school if there is a definitive conclusion that it is the safest alternative.” For the entire text of Waxman’s letter, visit www.bhcour ier.com. Board of Education President Brian Goldberg also sent a letter yesterday, to Metro and all of the Metro Board members, asking them to delay consideration of the FEIS/EIR until May 30, after the FTA deadline. In his letter, Goldberg cited the Century City Area Fault Investigation Report, whose implications “have gone well beyond issues related to the Westside Extension, and, left unexplored would substantially and negatively impact the continued use
of the BHHS property.” Because of those implications, the BHUSD conducted trenching at the high school campus and is now awaiting reports from the California Geologic Survey and the U.S. Geologic Survey. “BHUSD and its Board is confident that the Metro Board would benefit from the results of its investigation and understands the importance of the need for Metro to have the opportunity to consider all relevant data,” Goldberg wrote. “Delaying the Metro Board vote until May will allow the Metro Board members and staff sufficient time to fully review and consider all reports prior to consideration of the FEIS/EIR.” The BHUSD originally requested a 30-day extension of the public review period from Metro, which was denied last week.
“In response to your request for a 30-day extension of the public review period for the F EIS/EIR, MTA is not inclined at this time to delay its consideration of the F EIS/EIR and the Westside Subway Extension Project to the May Board meeting,” A letter from County Counsel Andrea Sheridan Ordin addressed to BHUSD attorney Kevin Brogan said. “Thus, MTA management intends to bring this project and its FEIS/EIR to the Planning and Programming Committee on April 18 and to the full MTA Board on April 26 for approval and certification pursuant to CEQA. If this schedule changes, I will let you know.” Board member Lisa Korbatov told The Courier the federal extension was a direct result of efforts by the Washington D.C. law firm Venable working on behalf of the school board.
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Sheriff Lee Baca has long called for the closure of the facility. According to the Austin report, the jail could be closed by the end of 2013 if the county releases about 3,000 low-risk inmates and hands them over to community-based supervision and education programs Sheriff’s spokesman Steve Whitmore said Baca was going to “seriously consider” the recommendations in the study. He said the Sheriff’s Department cooperated with Austin in preparing the study and provided him with jail-system data. County Supervisor Michael Antonovich said he disagreed with the closure. “Dr. Austin’s half-baked proposals miss the mark in protecting public safety and holding criminals accountable,” Antonovich stated. “While Men’s Central Jail is old, shutting it down without a comparable replacement threatens public safety and makes a mockery of our criminal justice system.” Anotonovich pointed out three major flaws in Austin’s re-
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We Do Our Part L.A. gets its message out over the Internet. The organization’s main sources of communication are its website (www.wedoourpar tla.org) and its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/wedoourpartla). On Facebook, We Do Our Part L.A. links to articles in support of the subway extension while the organization and its followers, who have “liked” the page, often take veiled shots at those who oppose the Constellation Station. One We Do Our Part L.A. follower left a comment on the page claiming those opposed to Metro’s plans “don’t want folks of color on their side of the town.” The remark was made on April 3 and was visible on the page at press time. So, just who is behind We Do Our Part L.A.? A WHOIS search of the group’s official website shows the www.wedoourpartla.org domain was
BEVERLY HILLS port: “1. It falsely assumes that the drop in the jail population from a high of 20,000 to approximately 15,000 since 2008 was because of less crime and fewer bookings. However, the sheriff closed more than 4,000 beds as a direct result of a $128 million budget cut. Before the budget cut, misdemeanors were serving 80 percent of their sentences, but after the budget cuts, they are serving 15 percent to 20 percent; “2. It bases the sheriff’s future needs for jail beds on the current jail population and early release program, which is wrong-headed given the influx of state felons under the governor’s realignment plan; and, “3. It falsely assumes the county would use the Mira Loma Detention Facility, which is under contract with the federal government and completely ignores the Sybil Brand Institute, an existing vacant jail facility.” The full report can be found at www.aclu.org/prison ers-rights/evaluation-currentand-future-los-angeles-countyjail-population. —City News Service and Marla Schevker contributed to this report
registered on Nov. 16, 2011 by Theo Yedinsky of San Francisco. Internet searches show Yedinsky having once worked as a political director for Sen. John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign. Yedinsky is currently president of Social Stream Consulting Inc., an agency that specializes in public affairs, crisis communicating and social media campaigns. On its official website, the group says it supports “various mixed-use development, school, hospital, mall and museum expansions.” Despite the apparent wide array of issues near and dear to the organization’s heart, nearly every topic it discusses on either its website or Facebook page is related to Metro’s Westside Subway Extension. Neither the website nor Facebook lists a phone number to contact, but there is an email address for readers seeking more information. Yedinsky did not return The Courier’s calls for comment.
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Alzheimer’s Support Group Launches In Santa Monica, Still In Westwood By Laura Coleman The president known both for Reaganomics and his public battle with Alzheimer’s - an incurable disease that afflicts one in eight Americans over the age of 65 - has yet another legacy thanks to the efforts of his daughter Patti Davis: support for those affected by Alzheimer’s patients. This month, Davis expanded her successful support group “Beyond Alzheimers”, launched at UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Hospital last November, to UCLA Health System’s new Santa Monica Campus, which opened for patient care earlier this year. In her weekly hour-long groups (Mondays in Westwood
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ate or avoid these issues,” Goldman asked. “As they become more and more hostile to Beverly Hills, it just seems like they don’t care about us at all.” The Southwest Homeowners Association has sent its questions to the City Council. Goldman said if the City Council can’t get answers to these questions that demonstrate “there is a benefit to the City and, one the other hand, no material detriments to the City,” they should go on record stating their opposition to the Westside Subway Extension through Beverly Hills. “These are very fundamental and logical questions and we hope the City has done its homework long before we asked these questions,” Goldman said. “These are not questions propounded by geologists and planners with Masters and PhD’s. These are questions proposed by ordinary, runof-the-mill citizens that are pretty obvious when you sit down and think about it.” Goldman was a member of the 2006/2007 Beverly Hills Mass Transit committee, an advisory body charged with recommending route alignments and station locations for a possible Westside Subway Extension within Beverly Hills to the City Council. At that time, the committee supported subway tunnels in Beverly Hills and recommended Metro tunnel down Wilshire and use Santa Monica Boulevard to get to Century City. This was before Metro announced the Constellation station, tunnel underneath BHHS and terminus station at La Cienega. “It’s all of those kinds of questions that [were] alluded to but not explored thoroughly enough by the Mass Transit Committee,” Goldman said. “But on the same token, the plans were not as detailed as they are now. “We would hope with all the attention the City Council has given to these issues over the last three years, at some point someone would have asked and answered these. If not, that says something.” The Southwest Homeowners Association questions posed to the City Council are as follows:
and Thursdays in Santa Monica), Davis works alongside a medical professional to provide a supportive environment for people to share their experiences and learn useful coping tools. “The group is something that is so necessary, because people that are in this situation believe that they are in it all alone,” explained group-regular Kate Johnson, who lost her husband to the disease and whose sister now has it. “None of us are trained, so all we can do is lean on others that have been there and get permission to feel the feelings we do. “And that’s what this group allows people to do.” One of the disease’s crueler
tricks is to rob its victims of their memories. But by the time those are gone, leaving souls tethered to bodies that barely function, caregivers, family and friends have endured significant heartache. The barrage of feelings are often hard to reconcile–that’s where Davis comes in. “Through Patti, we’ve been getting the tools here at UCLA,” said Beverly Hills resident and group-regular Mark Witcoff, whose father was diagnosed with dementia in his 90s. “It’s an incredibly valuable thing for people like me at the beginning of the tunnel where Patti’s leading the way and showing there’s light at the end of the tunnel.” Alzheimer’s now effects
1. Stations in Beverly Hills are planned at Wilshire and La Cienega and Wilshire and Canon/Beverly/Rodeo/El Camino. a. How long will each of those intersections be closed to traffic and/or partially blocked? (1) We were told that Metro says it will be only for a few weekends from Friday evening until Sunday night. i. When will above ground work be done (during what hours and days)? ii. Exactly what hours and how many weekends will the station construction render those intersections impassable or partially blocked? (Best and worst cases?) (2) What were the experiences in other subway construction sites in L.A.? iii. To where will the traffic be diverted when these intersections and streets are closed or partially blocked? And will traffic be diverted into the residential areas during those weekends? iv. What will be the effect on merchants? b. Where will the staging areas for each of those stations be located? (1) What exactly are the staging needs? c. How will construction equipment get from each staging area to the station? d. We understand that all the dirt from the tunnel excavation will be taken out from the tunnel at the stations. (1) How many truckloads a day? (2) Where do the trucks wait/stage? (3) While the dirt is being loaded into the trucks, are the trucks blocking streets (such as Wilshire, Beverly, Rodeo, Canon)? (4) How many months/years does this process take while dirt is being excavated and off-loaded to trucks on the street? (5) How much extra traffic for construction, hauling dirt, bringing in construction materials? (6) Will Wilshire be blocked or cut to one or two lanes? For how long? (7) How will the cross streets (Beverly Dr., Camden, Rodeo, El Camino, Reeves, Canon, Crescent) be impacted? (8) Will cars trying to reach Wilshire businesses be trapped in our residential neighborhood on one side and in the Triangle on the other side? (9) Routes to and from the construction site to the freeway or elsewhere? e. Metro has switched the excavation station from Fairfax to La Cienega. What additional burdens, congestion, additional time and evocation work will thus be imposed on and around La Cienega? 2. As we understand it, there are now no plans to have any parking areas (park and ride) near the two Beverly Hills stations. That presumably means that people using the subways from those two stations will be dropped off and picked up (kiss and ride). a. Won’t those intersections (Wilshire and Beverly and Wilshire and La Cienega) get terribly congested with people stopping to let off passengers? (1) Has anyone analyzed the impact on Wilshire and Beverly Dr./Canon/Rodeo Dr. of thousands of people being dropped off and picked up? (2) Where will pick-up cars wait for the riders they are coming to pick-up? (3) What will that do to traffic in the Triangle and the nearby residential areas? b. Won’t that congestion get even worse at the p.m. (pick up) rush hour as cars wait for their passengers to emerge from their subway ride? c. We don’t see any planned parking for the thousands of people who are projected to ride the subway who live more than 1/4 mile from the subway station. Where will the people who want to park and ride go? Will they park on our streets? Will they fill-up our parking structures? 3. Have the City’s/BHUSD’s seismic experts given answers to the following: a. What do the experts say is the interval between seismic events for the supposed fault line along Santa Monica? [When the Southwest
approximately 5.4 million Americans (588,000 in California), and that number is expected double by 2030. According to Jean Dickinson, vice president of communications and marketing for the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease still has a long way to go in overcoming stigma. “It isn’t something to be ashamed of,” she said, adding that Reagan’s public acknowledgement helped focus attention on the disease. “It’s a nofault disease. It’s an equal opportunity disease.” The Santa Monica support group is part of a multi-component push by the new hospital in its coordinated comprehensive Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Care. Other components include the creation of a dementia registry, a needs-assessment of patients listed in the registry, and individualized dementia care plans based on those assessments. Beyond Alzheimer’s meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m on Mondays at UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Hospital in room 3-3102 and Thusdays at the Santa Monica facility’s Boardroom. In addition, residents throughout Southern California can find a wide variety of support groups through the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting http://alz.org/socal/docu ments/supportgroups.pdf.
HOA first consulted an independent geological expert whom we retained, we were told that the interval was about 7,000 years.] b. When was the last significant seismic event along this fault? [When the Southwest HOA consulted that expert, we were told that the last event occurred about 3,000-3,500 years ago.] When do the experts predict the next significant seismic event will occur along this portion of the Santa Monica fault? c. Would a seismic event be destructive to a subway tunnel or station and yet not be destructive to the more than 35-story high rise buildings being planned for the southwest corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and Avenue of the Stars and/or for the southwest corner of Little Santa Monica and Moreno? 4. We have read that a building that has a subway station in it is allowed an additional 15 stories. Is that correct? a. Does that mean that if the property at Wilshire and Canon is the site of a subway station, it could be built to 18 stories (3 plus 15)? (Same at La Cienega.) b. We know that city density is up to our city council, and they will say now that they won’t change the height limits. However, over the next several years there will be huge economic pressure to allow high-rise buildings surrounding all the subway stations (just exactly as there has been in Hollywood with current zoning proposals to greatly increase the height and density near the subway stops there). It will change the character of Beverly Hills. 5. Will bus routes/bus stop locations have to be changed? During construction of subway and/or permanently? a. After construction and when the subway is up and running, will there be additional "connector" buses to subway station areas? Routes of those? 6. How far are BH subway passengers expected to walk to a station (since we've been told Century City passengers won't walk an extra bock and would just continue to drive their cars instead)? In other words, is expected ridership worth the upheaval and NEW subway-related TRAFFIC that we don't currently even have in our already congested city? 7. Were any economic studies done re possible loss of property value, loss of TOT (hotel taxes) and sales tax revenue for BH during and after subway construction. a. Will the Beverly Wilshire, Montage and Thompson Hotels have noise issues, access issues and/or other issues for their guests? Will Spago lose its outdoor dining ambience and valet parking access temporarily or even permanently? Spago and Bouchon are a big tourism draw for the city and the hotels. Will some or all of those attractions/revenue producers be taken by Metro by eminent domain? 8. Does Metro guarantee that there will be no loss of life, property damage or restriction on future construction for our City?s only High School?
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not alter Metro's findings from last October." Metro further reaffirmed its determination to locate the Century City subway station at Constellation and Avenue of the Stars and that alternative sites along Santa Monica Boulevard were infeasible because oft active faulting, as determined on their Final Environmental Impact Statement/Report. City experts disagree about the presence of actual faults. Trenching by the Beverly Hills Unified School District has proven that no actual faults exist under Beverly Hills High School, completely disproving MTA’s findings. Last week, the City Council decided in closed session to retain lawyers expert in matters under the California Environmental Quality Act in preparation for litigation against Metro over its proposed Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Westside Subway Extension. Mayor Willie Brien said the City is currently reviewing the report but doesn’t believe
it addresses the seismic and methane concerns raised by the City’s experts. Brien said the city's next step would be submitting questions to Metro in the next week in order to go on record to preserve Beverly Hills rights going forward. “We’ll use all resources to try to get those answers,” he said. Board of Education President Brian Goldberg noted the newest Parsons Brinckerhoff report is “the continuation of the pattern we’ve seen from the MTA.” “Every time we have a report that shows anything that doesn’t support a tunnel under Beverly Hills High School, Metro is able to hire experts to Wilshire/La Cienega Station—Construction Staging and Laydown Areas discount that,” Goldberg said. “Metro’s tactic is to wear the Beverly High Trenching, bers of the MTA how they are down the opposition; they’re which are expected to be re- interested in science and how not used to an entity like the leased by the end of the the science is going to drive BHUSD, which has the means month. Goldberg said the re- this, yet they are unwilling to available to challenge their quest had previously been re- wait for the most scientifically jected. Last week, the Federal sound data as it relates to seisscience.” The BHUSD requested Transit Authority extended the mic conditions,” Goldberg again yesterday Metro extend public comment period for the said. Goldberg suggested that if the comment period until May EIS/EIR until May 22 (for the full story, see page 4). Constellation is really the pre30, so the district could sub“You hear from (L.A. eminent spot for a subway stamit the reports from the U.S. Supervisor Zev tion, Metro attempt to find a Geological Survey regarding County Yaroslavsky) and other mem- route that does not tunnel underneath Beverly Hills High School. “Ultimately, this is going to be decided by the courts,” Goldberg added. “As Zev has so eloquently said, ‘If Beverly Hills doesn’t like it, they can sue us.’ That’s what he wanted and he’ll have his wish.” Concerned community members will have the opportunity to give public comment at a Planning Committee meeting next Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Metro Board room in downtown Los Angeles. They will also have the opportunity to give public com-
ment at the Metro Board meeting on April 26 at 9 a.m. The City of Beverly Hills will provide free transportation to both meetings. On Wednesday a bus will depart from Kelly’s Coffee and Fudge on Rexford Drive at 11:30 a.m. On April 26, a bus will depart from Kelly’s Coffee and Fudge on Rexford Drive at 7:30 a.m. An RSVP is requested on the City’s events line at 310285-2450. The deadline to RSVP for the Wednesday meeting is Monday. Those unable to attend the meetings can also contact metro through an online comment form at www.metro .net/westside, e mail WestsideExtension@metro.net or send mail to David Mieger at Metro, One Gateway Plaza 99-22-5, Los Angeles, CA, 90012. -Laura Coleman and Marla Schevker contributed to this report
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Page 22 | APRIL 13 , 2012 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT OCONTO COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. 7105 Corporate Drive PTX-B-209 Plano, TX 75024 Plaintiff SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 12 CV 23 Honorable Jay N. Conley vs Case Code: 30404 Brett A. Kempton 1864 Cottage Road Little Suamico, WI 54141 Richard M. Kempton 1250 North Kings Road, Apartment 304 West Hollywood, CA 90069 Unknown Spouse of Brett A. Kempton 1864 Cottage Road Little Suamico, WI 54141 Unknown Spouse of Richard M. Kempton 1250 North Kings Road, Apartment 304 West Hollywood, CA 90069 Defendants THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Unknown Spouse of Richard M. Kempton You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after April 13, 2012, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Oconto County Clerk of Circuit Court 301 Washington Street Oconto, WI 54153-1621 and to Matthew V.Plummer / Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100. Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 27th day of March, 2012 Matthew V. Plummer/ Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1072716 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect
a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 286384 Published 04/13, 04/20, 04/27 —————————— T.S. No. 20110256 Loan No.: 1630395/SAVILLE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/5/2008 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JAQUELINE SAVILLE, A SINGLE WOMAN recorded 08/26/2008 in Book N/A Page N/A Inst. # 20081538353 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 6/29/2011 in Book Page Inst. # 2011-0878656 of said Officials Records, will sell on 5/4/2012 at 09:00 AM: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 at public auction to the highest bidder for cash (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) (Note: Cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to UnionBanCal Mortgage Corporation) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 999 NORTH DOHENY DRIVE #401 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN# 4340-027056 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 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 $432,127.18. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the
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PUBLIC NOTICES Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal of the note secured by said deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks invovled 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 California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714)573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit the internet Web site "http://www.priorityposting.com" http://www.priorityposting.com regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case T.S. No. 20110256. 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. The mortgage loan servicer, beneficiary, or authorized agent has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in
subdivision (a) of Section 2923.has been met. UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION By: TONI SCANDLYN, ASST. VICE PRESIDENT UnionBanCal Mortgage 8248 Mercury Court. M520, PO BOX 85416 San Diego, California 921865416 858-496-5484 P938827, 4/13, 4/20, 04/27/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11-25414 Loan No. CSENGERI Title Order No. 95500965 APN 5530016-015 TRA No.YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/27/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/07/2012 at 11:00AM. RELIABLE TRUST DEED SERVICES as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/29/08 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20080353029 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: BELA CSENGERI AND MARIA CSENGERI, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, JULIUS JANCSO AND SUSAN JANCSO, TRUSTEES OF THE JULIUS JANCSO AND SUSAN JANCSO REVOCABLE 1998 TRUST, as Beneficiary, WiLL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766, ali right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1010 NORTH SPAULDING AVE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by
said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $ 1 , 6 5 9 , 0 8 8 . 9 8 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 2924q 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 (818) 708-7272 or visit this Internet Web site LPSASAP.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 11-25414. 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: 4/10/12 RELIABLE TRUST DEED SERVICES, AS TRUSTEE 19510 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 214
TARZANA. CA 91356 (818) 708-7272 Lynn Wolcott, President A4228828 04/13/2012, 04/20/2012, 04/27/2012 —————————— T.S. No.: 1104937CA Loan No.: 485881 A.P.N.: 5555-006-035 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/9/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state of national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: GARY B. HALL, A SINGLE MAN, Duly Appointed Trustee: Seaside Trustee Inc., Recorded 2/14/2007, as Instrument No. 20070320339, in book , page, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 5/4/2012 Time: 9:30 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $640,714.02. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1155 N. LA CIENEGA BLVD #201, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069. A.P.N.: 5555-006-035. As required by California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the current beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent has declared on the following: 1.The timeframe for giving this notice of sale as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. 2. The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption from the commissioner pursuant to Section 2923.53 and it is current and valid as of the
date this Notice of Sale is filed. 3. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 have been met. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 (855)986-9342, or visit this Internet Web site H Y P E R L I N K "http://www.superiordefault.com" www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 1104937CA . 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: 4/10/2012. Trustee Sales Information: 855-9869342, HYPERLINK "http://www.superiordefault.com" www.superiordefault.com Seaside Trustee Inc., P.O. Box 2676, Ventura, CA 93014. By: Melissa B. Olmos, Admin Assistant. (04/13/12, 04/20/12, 04/27/12, SDI-1135)
BEVERLY HILLS Trustee Sale No.: 20100169806893 Title Order No.: 100353639 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/25/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/29/2008 as Instrument No. 20080354480 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DAVID L. M C FA R L A N D , W I L L 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: 4/26/2012 TIME OF SALE: 09:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES - NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 9 0 6 5 0 S T R E E T ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8787 SHOREHAM DRIVE #207 , WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN#: 5559006-034 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 $481,736.22. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20100169806893. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC 2 ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800-280-2832 www.auction.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 3/27/2012 P935541 4/6, 4/13, 04/20/2012 ——————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7042.23350 Title Order No. 6305814 MIN No. 1001337-0002424042-9 APN 4337-005-092 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 # 7042.23350: 03/30/2012,04/06/2012,0 4/13/2012 ——————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012054485 The following is/are doing business as: RAMJACK SALES 1455 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. #2309. Gardena, CA 902470309; RAMJACK INC. 545 Finney Ct.. Gardena, CA 90248; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Signed: Robert Weinberg, Manager. Ramjack Inc.; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2012; Published: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012 LACC N/C —————————— 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 ——————————
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN
OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: APRIL 08, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: NISHAN SINGH, GURNEHAR INC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 345 N. LA BREA AVE. #106 LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 04/13/12, BHC 259147 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER
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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; SJB-Gens, 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
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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
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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
ing 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
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012039038 The following is/are doing business as: BLOSSOM ALLIANCE 807 S. Curson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Losri Eschler Frystak 807 S. Curson 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
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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
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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
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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
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 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 30, April 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012043210 The follow- N/C STATEMENT 2012039003 The follow- ing is/are doing business as: LA
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The Beverly Hills Courier reserves the right to refuse the publishing of any advertisement and to delete any objectionable word(s) or phrase(s). Submission of an advertisement to a Beverly Hills Courier salesperson does not represent an agreement by the Beverly Hills Courier to print the advertisement. The Beverly Hills Courier will not be liable for failure to publish an advertisement as requested. If there is an error or an omission in the printing or the publication of an advertisement, the liability of the Beverly Hills Courier shall be limited to a maximum of the cost of the incorrect advertisement or the reprinting of the correct advertisement. The Beverly Hills Courier, under no circumstances, shall be liable for other damages. The Beverly Hills Courier will not accept any cancellations or changes to a classified ad/ads after 12:00 PM Wednesday, and display ads after 5:00 PM Tuesday of that requested week of publication. Legal notices already published once is 10 days prior to publication date. We will reserve one major change to a classified ad running on a five-week term. Changes in addition to the one alteration will incur a minimal charge of $3.00 per change.
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BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. SANTA MONICA • B R E N T W O O D • TOWNHOUSE • • • • • • • 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. FOR SALE SEEKING • CONDO QUALITY • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 872 S. Westgate Ave. 321 N. OAKHURST DR. FEMALE ROOMMATE ( ••• ----- ••• ) 8 4 3 4 th S t . • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 1 2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba.
BEVERLY HILLS
Beverly Hills Adj.
1 BD + DEN + 1.5 BA Long-term. Working person. 2nd Floor Front Unit. Your Own Bedroom Large and Spacious in Huge Spacious Approx. 1,600 sq. ft. 2 Bdrm. Apt. Full service building, front view, security Gated garage, laundry fac. $650 + Security guard (day & night), pool, suana, gym & rec. room, Hardwood flrs 425 throughout, 2 parking. HOUSES $450,000 FOR RENT Call Charles Dizengoff
310/259-9911
• 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.
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310/929-0610 4 Blks. to Beach.
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2.5 bath. Hardwood flrs, Balcony, dishwasher, 1 granite kitchen, patio. elevator, intercom 2 Bd. + 2 / 2 Ba. Conierge service, gym entry, on-site $3,200/MO. laundry, parking. spa, security camera’s. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ P LEASE C ALL : $895,000 NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME 310/435-3693 G LOBAL VANTAGE : Near Beverly Park 310/279-5133 L u x u r y L i v i n g Huge yard, pool, view!!! W E S T L . A . $11,000/MO. 12333 TeXaS Ave. Also available for sale. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ ELEGANT CONDO
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COMPLETELY RE-DONE.
1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $529,000 810sf. Gorgeous city views, 24-hr. doorman, outdoor pool/spa.
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• 310/246-0290 • to Cedars/shops/trans. WESTWOOD CLOSE TO 310/247-8689 1380 Midvale Ave. CULVER CITY S H O P S & D I N I N G
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Balcony, stove, dishwasher, intercom-entry, on-site laundry, parking.
310/207-1869
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Pool, sauna, fridge, dishwasher intercom
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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• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath Rooftop pool, deck, gym, central air, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking.
140 S. Crescent Dr.
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SANTA MONICA
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POOL ,
Close to restaurants & shopping.
310/531-3992
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1675 Colby Ave.
WEST L.A.
Close to U.C.L.A. 310/208-3085
SANTA MONICA
Spacious & Bright. 427 Montana Ave. •• • - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath A/C, balcony, ••• •••• Bright, patio, on-site dishwasher, stove, • • • S i•n g•l e • • • laundry, On-site •••• •••• wet bar, intercom entry, parking. Close to Controlled access, on-sight laundry, prkg. transportation. garage, laundry facility. • 310/654-1507 • 310/477-0072 f Close to Beach. 1342 Centinela Ave.
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FOR SALE / LEASE A STEAL ON Prestigious High Rise WILHIRE CORRIDOR WITH VIEW • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( •1) 2 BDRM + 2.5 BATH 1 Bd.+Den+1 /2 Ba. 6-Month Lease Avail. Approx. 1,700 Sq. Ft. * * * * * * • • • • • Single Every Extra Luxury: Building with full (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) custom cabinets, granite amenities including countertops, stone entry, Central air/heat, pool, health club, spa. washer/dryer in unit. fireplace, patio, • Close to UCLA • Principals Only controlled access, 1350 S. Midvale Ave. For more information pool, elevator, parking, L.A., 90024 Contact Pari (Agt) C o n t a c t M g r. : laundry facility. • 310/864-0319 • 310/312-9871 310/273-8393
~ WEST L.A. ~ parking, laundry facility.
+ 1 Bath —————–––– 1 Bdrm. ————–––– 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath —
CONTROLLED ACCESS , Lrg. unit. Balcony, ON - SIGHT LAUNDRY Walk-in closet, AND PARKING . 310/980-3384 intercom entry, laundry BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE facility, elevator, prkg. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ WILSHIRE • CHARMING & BRIGHT • C O R R I D O R • BRENTWOOD • LOS ANGELES Close to Cedars, 10530-10540 125 N. Barrington Av. restaurants, shopping 4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t . Wilshire Bl. * * * * •• •• •• •• •• * * * * • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • N & transportation. EWLY R EMODELED • 1 Bdrm • 310/246-3889 • ∞ ∞ ∞ • 2 B drm. +1 Bath ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ • Single • + 2 B ath • * * * * * * * * ∞ ∞ ∞ Upscale, Bright, Control access, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Gorgeous & Spacious. LOW MOVE -IN ! Luxury Living POOL, With Pool, balcony, with valet, dishwasher, elevator, central air, fireplace, lush garden on-site laundry “The Mission ” stove, elevator, surrounding pool, and parking. • Westwood • intercom entry, prkg. gym, elevator, etc. 213/385-4751 • 310/476-2181 • Dishwasher, L.A.’S FINEST, MOST Close to shopping. LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL BRENTWOOD central air, balcony. * * * * * * 11666 Goshen Ave. Call: 310/470-4474
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• • controlled access, onBalcony, intercom * * * * * * * sight laundry, parking. entry, elevator, on-site EXTRA LRG. & SPACIOUS entry, elevator, onClose to U.C.L.A. 2 Bd. + Den + 3 Ba. laundry, parking. 310/473-1509 sight laundry, prkg. Master bath w/ jacuzzi. 310/841-2367 Close to UCLA & hrwd. flrs., fireplace, WESTWOOD B R E N T W O O D stainless steel kitchen, Westwood Village . 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . fridge, stove, washer/ 310/479-8977 11988 Kiowa Ave. dryer in unit, private entry ••••• ••••• • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba.• • +elevator, 2-patios, 2-sub 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • NORTH OF •• ••• prkg. Will consider pet. ••••••• Bright, controlled access, L u x u r y 4 - U n i t B l d g . BURTON WAY Large & Bright Unit. • 310/273-6124 • 1 Blk. East of Doheny balcony, pool, elevator, laundry fac., prkg. Elevator, controlled 1 BEDROOM Close To U.C.L.A. access, on-site BEVERLY HILLS 310/477-6856 Clean, bright, nice size laundry facility, 218 S. Tower Dr. balcony, parking. • • • • • • • apartments. Swimming • WESTWOOD • • • S i n g l e • • pool, laundry facilty Close to 672 Kelton Ave. Brentwood Village, • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • and gated garage. X-St. Strathmore Shops & Restaurants. Old World Charm! Call 310/276-9871 • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • • 310/826-4889 • Bright, intercom entry,
Mercedes Coronel: 11730 SUNSET BLVD. • 2 Bedroom Newly Remodeled ••••••• Bkr: 310/980-5677
$1,300,000 PENTHOUSE
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BEVERLY HILLS* • CONDO • CLOSE TO EVERYTHING! * B R E N T W O O D 1222 Princeton St. 8725 Clifton Way
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• • • • • 3830 Vinton Ave. • • • • 2• Bd.+2 Ba. 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. • • • Single • • • B E V E R L Y H I L L S ~ WESTWOOD ~ ••• •• •• 10992 Ashton Ave. 1 Bd.+1 Ba. PENTHOUSE 1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba. • • • • Pool, elevator,
BEVERLY HILLS
Beverly Hills, 90210
Park Westwood Tower
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Hardwood floors, + 2 Bath Central air, large Newly Remodeled. ==== wet bar, fireplace, Heated pool, balcony, a/c, Spacious, dishwasher, balcony, pool, elevator, Large closets, a/c, dishwasher, dishwasher, controlled on-sight laundry on-site laundry, elevator, dishwasher, parking, access, elevator, and parking. intercom entry. laundry facility, laundry room, parking. 310/473-1509 320 N. La Peer Dr. controlled access. Close
= = = = = = = B RIGHT & S PACIOUS Lefaubourg St. Honore LUXURY TOWNHOME BEVERLY HILLS Exquisite 2 bdrm. + den. 9233 Burton Way LIVING.
NEWLY BUILT
• GORGEOUS UNITS
BRENTWOOD 11933 Darlington Ave.
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~ 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ~
417 S. Barrington Av.
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B r i g h t & A i r y . • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • Dishwasher, • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • Intercom entry, on-sight Balcony, pool, parking, on-sight laundry facility, laundry facility. controlled access, prkg. Close to CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION. Brentwood Village. 310/820-1810
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550 Veteran Ave.
SANTA MONICA
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1769-1775 Sycamore Av.
• Bachelor • Single Controlled access, laundry facility. Utilities Included.
323/851-3790 Close to Everything.
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laundry & parking. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village .
310/478-8616
310/208-5166
balcony, dishwasher, intercom entry, elevator, prkg., pool.
• Close to Beach • 310/394-7132
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• BEVERLY HILLS • 321 S. REEVES DR. Spacious 2 Bedroom with 1 full Bathroom Formal dining, wood floors. completely renovated, brand new kitchen with stove and dishwasher, high ceilings, laundry hook-ups double enrty. Near Beverly Hills Schools. $2,600/MO. Call 310/991-2016
922 S. Barrington Av.
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3 Bd. +1 /2 Ba.
Century City Adj.
• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • +D.R.+Detached Off. Newer Construction 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,500
Fireplace, balcony, COMPLETELY REMODELED. wet bar, dishwasher, Charming, fireplace, laundry facility, central air, granite elevator, parking. kitch. w/ nook, lrg. yard. CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. Westwood Charter School. 818/669-1990 $3,800/Month
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In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 170 N. Crescent Dr.
2 Bdrm.+1 /2 Bath 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 1
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Large & Bright. Pool, a/c, balcony, fridge, stove, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.
CLOSE TO SHOPS & R ESTAURANTS . 310/385-9169
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•• S I N G L E •• • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •• • • • • •• • • Lots of • • Character & Charm ! Alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom entry and more.
714/231-6938
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ELEVATOR OPENS DIRECTLY INTO UNIT. Lisa Sherman • Broker
310/786-1851 ALE
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3 Bd. + 2 Ba. + Den
Upper Duplex
Call 323/944-0270 Cell 310/351-0729
PENTHOUSE ROOFTOP BEAUTIFUL BEVERLY HILLS 145 S. MAPLE
2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA Jr . Executive
Lrg. 3 Bd. + 2 Ba. New blinds, Central air, patio, fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/ dryer in unit, 2-car garage. No pets. $3,000/Month
323/653-4379
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2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA With locked elevator, private rooftop patio, Rear 3rd Floor Unit huge deck. large kitchen Hardwood floors, granite with new appliances counter tops, central air Close To U.C.L.A. and granite countertops, & heat, ample closets, washer & dryer in unit, 310/473-5061 central air and heat, 2 car parking/strorage. Subterranean parking. 137 S. MAPLE DR. Prime Beverly Hills Plenty of storage space. $2,800/MO. $3,750/MO. Call 310/385-7188 HUGE 1,700+ Sq Ft CALL 310/385-7188 Spacious, balcony, a/c, fireplace, pool, controlled access, laundry fac., parking.
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New Wood Floors. New Granite Kitchen w/ Stainless Steel Appl. 7 Closets. Patio. Non-Smoking Bldg.
Rooftop Pool+Deck. Near Peninsula Hotel & BHHS. $4,400/Month
310/471-2737
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LIKE-A-HOME • 2 Bd.+ 2 Ba. • + Lrg. Den/Office Private B a c k Ya r d
• Prime • Beverly Hills Adj.
Quiet 5-unit Bldg. 1,700sf. and formal dining room. Ample Closets, Central Yard, laundry & parking. Air. Pet Considered, Hidden Gem!! $2,685 $3,500/MO.
Call 213/804-3761
2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. X-LARGE LUXURY APT. 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
2 bd + 2ba $1,895/MO 1 bd + 1ba $1,375/MO Hardwood floors, laundry facility, gated parking, conveniently located by restaurants, shopping and transportation. No Pets. 310/927-3264
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3 BDRMS + 2.5 BATH Entire 2nd flr., dining breakfast rooms, new Remodeled kitchen with & stove, all listings are on dishwasher, centurycityliving.com granite counter tops. blinds, utility rm. w/ Valet and Guest New hardwood floors. washer/dryer. Pets OK. Parking. Huge Heated Large living room with $3,400/Month Pool, Security Staff, 310/390-2499 Doorman & Housefloor to ceiling windows — ————–––– and breathtaking views. * WESTWOOD * man, Switchboard Fitness Center Master suit with gran- LARGE 2 BDRM + 2 BA. Tennis, Business Center ite counters, private + DEN. OVER 1900 S.F. NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY Beautiful open floor plan, elevator entry to unit, high ceilings, hardwood Call for latest properties central air, w/d hook-up floors throughout, French CENTURY PARK EAST Large patio off living/ windows, all appliances 1 BED, 1 BATH dining rooms, pool, including washer/dryer, $2,500/MONTH pool, side-by-side parking, parking in gated sub- Pets ok. $3,250/MO. High Floor, Renovated, Large Balcony Manhattan Views terranean garage. Call 310/413-8481 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Limited access bldg. ————— 1 BED/1 BATH BEVERLY HILLS $3,795/MO. C e d a r s S i n a i A r e a High Floor,$2,600/MO Renovated, Kitchen &
• 310/552-8064 • Rooftop jacuzzi with panoramic city views.
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.
• BEVERLY HILLS • B E V E R LY H I L L S
805/680-8281
Bath, Carpet Floors, Manhattan Views, Big Balcony.
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1st flr. All Upgraded, New custom built-ins in dishwasher, hardwood kitchen, skylight, huge closets, central heat, floors, central air. a/c, 2-parking, $2,200/Month laundry facility.Cat OK. 125 S. Crescent Dr. Exceptional Condition!
310/858-8320
BEVERLY HILLS
PRIME LOCATION • 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • BEVERLY HILLS ~ N E W L Y U P D A T E D ~ & BRENTWOOD 336 S. Rexford Dr.
Upper, hardwood floors, a/c, laundry, covered parking. $2,200/Month
310/247-8547 310/433-1949
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Beverly Hills
2 BED/2 BATHS $2,950/MO Lower Floor, Totally Renovated 2 Separated Suites, Big Balcony Hardwood Floors, Quiet Location
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CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270
YOUR AD HERE CALL 310.278.1322
323/937-3737
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Pico/Robertson Beautiful 1 Bd. +1 Ba. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $1,750 6-Unit secured bldg. LIGHT & A IRY CORNER .
9633 W. Olympic Bl. Adj. Roxbury Park
Lovely Remodeled 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,995
LUXURY UNITS • SINGLES • 1 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS Hardwood flrs/Carpets
From $1,500-$2,200 Shown by appointment
SPECTACULAR BEVERLY HILLS 324 S. Rexford Dr.
VERY LRG. & BRIGHT 2 Bd+2 Ba • $1,995 Upper, dining+breakfast area, hrwd. throughout, lots of closets, a/c, laundry fac., 2-car prkg. Total privacy. Appt: 310/271-4207
WEST LA/ SANTA MONICA $1,295/MO. 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath Beautiful lower front, hardwood floor, close to shopping and transportation, open daily. 2606 S. Sepulveda 310/666-8360
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320 S. Clark Dr. Robertson/Burton Way Full kitch., two 8-ft. closets, a/c, ceiling fan, tub/shower, Elevator, controlled access, prkg. No pets. Non-smoking quiet bldg. $1,095/MO. 323/252-5600 424/249-3012
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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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310/966-1014
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Hardwood floors, new S U N S E T / D O H E N Y 969 Larrabee St. kitchen w/ granite, d/w, new appliances, a/c, 1 Bd.+1 Ba.•$1,495 & Up View, balcony, pool, newly tiled bathroom, laundry, gated prkg. restricted entry. SANTA MONICA Showing By Appt. Only: 1524 7th St. • 323/828-7170 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,550 • 818/783-4969 2nd fl., prkg, laundry. Close to shops/market/beach.
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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
THE BEVERLY HILLS COURIER CLASSIFIED SECTION (310)278-1322
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471 PIANOS FOR SALE
BEVERLY HILLS
488 SCOOTER FOR SALE
ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL
STEINWAY GRAND PIANO For Sale
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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
For more information call 310/990-2405
472 HANDBAGS WANTED
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 allorens70@hotmail.com
475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE
WANTED
ALLIGATOR, ESTATE SALE CROCODILE, BEVERLY HILLS EXOTIC SKINS & Fri 4/13 & Sat 4/14 DESIGNER BAGS 9am-4pm HANDBAGS AND 1234 LAGO VISTA ACCESSORIES VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561
473 MARBLE STATUES FOR SALE
PAIR LION STATUES FOR SALE
Italian White Carrara Marble Signed / 2006 5’Long 3’High 2’Wide Originally $30,000 Asking $17,500 OBO Delivered
818-727-7217 estatesaleshop.com
475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE
90210 -Sunset to Beverly Dr. North to Coldwater past fire station -left on Lago Vista. Parking on one side of street. Driveway is steep and can only acommodate 4-5 cars, be patient. Estate sale of long time residents of Beverly Hills, Herb & Nel Jaffe. Mr. Jaffe was a well known movie producer and studio executive. Sale includes art, antiques, furnishings, silver, china etc. View website for photos.
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ANTIQUES BUY & SELL
AIR & HEATING
HIGHEST CASH
800/924-7254
PRICES PAID ••••••••••
AIR AL HEATING & COOLING
Antiques - Old Coins - F R E E E S T I M A T E S On New Installation Tiffany Items or Replacements Paintings - Objets d’Art - 10% Off Service Calls Get Instant Highest Cash Guaranteed Estate Jewelry: www.airalac.com Transactions Are Secured & Confidential Call 888-713-1239 Gold - DiamondsWe Buy Diamonds Estate Jewelry www.TheJewelBuyers.com Vintage Watches Watches • Gold AUTOS Lalique - Art Glass WANTED Fine Porcelains: LUXURY JEWELS Meissen - Sevres - U S EI DB UCYA R S OF RUNNING or Marble Statues NOT. BEVERLY HILLS Bronze Sculptures - W*i l l* A*p *p r*a i*s e Yo u r C a r Clocks - Silver For FREE. * Call * *John: * * * Furniture: French English - American 323/868-4119 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 .I BUY Estates Purchased 310.205.0093 • info @ ljobh.com For Cash. Prompt & USED CARS Considerate Response CALL ED we buy antiques! to All Inquiries. Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed! House Calls O.K. 310/413-1138 •••••••••• Lic. #676773
Bring us your watches, diamonds, estate jewelry, gold/silver, coins, art, & antiques. We have over 100 combined years of expertise in buying, selling, and appraisals. WE PAY PREMIUM PRICES!
*WE BEAT MOST AUCTION HOUSE PRICES*
license# 19100971
MICHAEL NEWMAN
310/276-0188 818/888-9200
Visit my website at beverlyhil santiques.com
www.pacificestatesales.com
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1953-1967 CORVETTE’S Running or Not. Private Party. Will Pay Cash! Bob 818/267-9800
• Estate Sale •
Dining Room Table and Chairs, Sofas, Fine Art, End Tables, Gold Plated Dinnerware, etc.. Also,
Paintings Arte Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items
2000 Toyota Camry . By Appt. Only:
310/351-2417
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ESTATE SALE - Beverly Hills 90210 Luxurious living room, dining room, and office furniture. Lamps, draperies, pillows, desks, tables, consoles, paintings, tapestry, and more!
Sat. 4/14 & Sun. 4/15 1pm-6pm • By Appointment Only
Contact Ilana:: 310/738-1888
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
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
( 3 1 0 ) 2 7 8 - 1 3 2 2
Beverly Hills • We Pay Cash • We Deliver Licensed Antique Silver Dealer
We Pay More Than Anyone in L.A.
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CARL’S “Steam Clean Carpet, Stay Clean Longer” CARPET / UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
310/648-0040 Houses • Offices • Hi-RISE Apartment No Problem We use Green-Biodegradable Products. Child safe & Pet Friendly (Pet odor removed) Professional Cleaning at a Reasonable Prices.
CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR
• AC • CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR 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
ELECTRIC
HANDY
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LICENSED HANDYMAN # B650400
N o j o b t o o S M A L L or BIG .
From A to Z. Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Int./Ext. • Framing • Tile • Concrete Drywall • Glasswork Carpentry • Welding Additions • Remodeling + F ULL S ERVICE BUILDING MAINTENANCE
FREE Estimates. Call Rony:
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From the Publisher CLIF SMITH IT IS TIME TO ‘PUT UP OR SHUT UP’ The people of Beverly Hills have finally awakened to the devastation about to be inflicted on them by the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Thanks to reform Vice Mayor John Mirisch and reform councilwoman Lili Bosse, the no-action council majority of Mayor Willie Brien, Barry Brucker and Julian Gold now must choose. They either defend Beverly Hills or they don’t. We now know every single possible option to avoid the fight is gone. MTA has thumbed its nose at Beverly Hills. It has refused to accommodate even the smallest concern of this City and its people. Instead of thanking Beverly Hills for its 4:1 support of Measure R, which funds the subway, it abuses our people, condones physical assaults on our lone councilwoman at a public meeting, and calls us “NIMBY.” “Not in My Back Yard” is the modern-day equivalent of xenophobe and Neanderthal all rolled into one. What is the truth? Beverly Hills volunteered to put this subway right down the middle of our City with a 70-foot-deep trench for five years or more where Wilshire Boulevard now runs. We said “OK” to putting it in our FRONT yard. We are not “NIMBY.” We are the opposite. Another MTA distortion of the truth: MTA and even Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky tell us: “There are tunnels under public schools in California.” No, there are not. There are no tunnels built anywhere in this state underneath public school buildings. There are four or five tunnels that run underneath school parking lots, tennis courts and playgrounds. NEVER underneath an occupied public school building. Not one. Go check for yourselves. Better yet – ask the MTA to identify even one. They cannot. The MTA tunnel under Beverly High would be the first ever. We could not replace or remodel the school buildings without placing them on a huge concrete-and-steel underground bridge over the tunnels, an edifice we can never afford to build. As the MTA uses its huge clout to bludgeon us, they conceal the fact that no portion of Los Angeles is affected even remotely as much as Beverly Hills. We are to be abused by this agency and, up to now, our council majority has refused to defend us. Instead, they have personally told MTA officials that our school board is “crazy,” “hysterical,” “anti-progress.” By demeaning our school board, this council majority destroyed its own bargaining position. It presented Los Angeles with a house divided. We all know how that works out. If and when MTA’s board votes to approve a tunnel under our only high school – to get that 800 feet bought and paid for by JMB Realty of Chicago through campaign contributions to the right people – that can be laid right at the feet of the three elected officials who decided that having a nice talk is better than exercising power. It has been Brucker and Brien who crafted the “approach” of appeasement, happy-talk and refusal to fight. Gold went along. It is their leadership that will be on trial at the MTA final vote on the subway route. This City Council majority has stalled as long as it can. It first said: “Wait for the final EIR.” Well, we have that. Result – “MTA to Beverly Hills – we’re coming under your high school.” Then this council majority said: “We will conduct our own peer review of the MTA report.” That City-funded study came back. Actually, two of them. Both agreed – MTA is full of baloney. There is zero imperative for putting their tunnel under Beverly Hills High School. Zero. Nada. There is no scientific, engineering, seismic or economic reason that compels a tunnel under Beverly High. There just is not. Read the data yourselves. Result – MTA does as it pleases. Now, Brucker is touting the “horror story” that if we do not submit to the MTA’s plans, we will “lose the stations in Beverly Hills.” “We will be like Georgetown – bypassed.” “MTA will just tunnel under the City wherever they want.” That is such nonsense. Any change of route through Beverly Hills means brand new engineering studies, new costing, completely new ridership studies, resubmitting everything to the federal government for funding, completion of brand new draft and final Environmental Impact Reports, new comment periods. Everything starts over again. 5-10 more years. Worse for them, without the Beverly Hills stops they lose major portions of their contemplated ridership. Right now, the Federal Transportation Administration already considers the Westside Subway Extension to be marginal. Take away our stations and they have insufficient ridership to justify the subway in the first place. All of this for 800 feet to please a couple of developers. Well, time’s up, Mr. Mayor and colleagues. Put up or shut up. Our council either votes to take action against this abuse or it doesn’t. It is action, not words, that are needed. You’ve said the words. Not enough. The Courier urges all citizens of Beverly Hills to be heard Tuesday evening when this matter comes before the council. We know there are two votes to defend our City and our high school. We do not know whether there will be a third vote Tuesday. If not, then the people of Beverly Hills will have no choice but to use their vote to change the makeup of the council. It would actually be very nice if Dr. Gold—whose campaign flyer promising “no tunnel under Beverly Hills High School” sits on this writer’s desk—makes good on his pledge to the people. He will have to decide how much it is worth to him to look in the mirror and compare his solemn promise with his actions (or failure to act). He asked outstanding questions at the last council meeting and elicited answers that removed all doubt. If so, Mirisch and Bosse have their third vote. Even better would be a 5-0 vote. Maybe then MTA will realize it faces an aroused people who refuse to have their good will exploited and their City trampled.
LETTERS The citizens of Beverly Hills can no longer tolerate the MTA and its rushed judgements and incomplete reports about its plans for our City. I find it irresponsible and unbelievable the MTA would even put forth a tunnel plan before the City had its own report of the matter in full. We are not just talking about a tunnel under BHHS, but a tunnel under Beverly Hills. There are safety concerns with any project which requires going underground. In this case, those concerns cover a wide area, involve many issues, and have not been met to the satisfaction of our people. In fact, not even close. The tunnel the MTA recommends would also take away businesses and hinder future growth. For example, a tunnel under BHHS makes it hard if not impossible to expand the school or rebuild in some way in order to meet the future needs of our students, the school and the city. The same goes for the hundreds (yes, hundreds) of businesses that would be affected by a tunnel. Rushed plans and incomplete reports just do not cut it where our City and our future are concerned. I trust the City leaders and those who say that the MTA tunnel plans are not in the best interest of Beverly Hills. I can also add that we do not want it. I look forward to the next meetings with Metro. George Vreeland Hill ****** I have no doubt in my mind that MTA hopes there is a methane explosion during tunneling under BHHS with no harm to any person. That would hasten BHHS being condemned. I wonder which Chicago-based developer would swoop in to buy this property to add more high rise buildings? The Century City developers? I’m shocked. No wonder they have bought and paid for the L.A. mayor, the MTA board, etc. This Chicago-based company is thinking in terms of $1 billion, forget the $100 million. Ron Pussell BHHS ‘61 ****** I just came across an old aerial photo of BHHS and the surrounding multiple oil wells on land (now Century City) they are now proposing to tunnel under and through for the subway. Who are they kidding? Robert Anderson ****** I was concerned by Mary Brill’s letter in the April 3 edition. She would rather not have to see that the homeless are a large part of our society—living in one of the wealthiest enclaves of the world. What would she like the City to do?—protect Beverly Hlls residents by putting up barbed wire around the entire perimeter of the City; or shooting anyone who tries to enter who doesn’t fit her image of a resident? Why not help solve the problem instead of wasting time complaining about a horrible situation affecting everyone in this country. Has it ever occurred to her that but by the grace of God we are all one illness or one tragedy away from being in the same predicament. Margo Brettauer
Rabbi Jacob Pressman THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS In the Constitution of the United States, in Amendment 2 of the Bill of Rights, it states: “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” These days it would appear that millions of Americans are now prepared to join that well regulated militia to secure the freedom of America. How else can we understand the high percentage of Americans who possess a gun? I am no expert in these matters, but it is my guess that a higher percentage of American citizens have one or more guns of all kinds than in any other nation. Take the case of George Zimmerman who shot and killed an unarmed youth named Trayvon Martin. Without a gun in Zimmerman’s hand Martin would be alive today, and Zimmerman a free man. Scarcely a day goes by without the shooting of one or more persons in the greater Los Angeles area. Our news media report the same in locations all over America. I find it embarrassing that here is one more area in which the U.S. excels most of the rest of the world. Personally, I never owned a gun. Should Beverly Hills be attacked by Westwood’s Golden Mile Elite Corps, and our brave citizens mobilize a militia, the best I could do would be to bang on an aluminum pot with a tablespoon, crouching in a sand trap at the country club. All the while I would be wondering: could it be that the framers of the Constitution of the United States, in Amendment 2 of the Bill of Rights were, indeed, right?
Astrology By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Apr. 13). Your creative powers will be as strong as your more analytical assets, which is the right combination for making excellent decisions. You’ll have the good kind of stress in May, the kind that makes you want to work harder and get things done. In June, love graces your life in ways that make you want to take pictures and tell the world. Taurus and Cancer people adore you. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Today, you are like the glittering jewels of Messier 9. Your energy is vibrant and exciting, even though it is also ancient wisdom that stretches back through the ages. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). It’s hard to relate to perfection. Trying to hook onto it, one easily could slip down its glossy finish. So don’t worry about it. Your quirks, flaws and mistakes will make you interesting. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Be careful of whom you let speak for you or work on your behalf. As well meaning as a person may be, no one is you. No one else knows the words inscribed on the walls of your heart. CANCER (June 22-July 22). As much as you’d like to see a special event come together, you’ll also realize that sometimes the expense and trouble outweigh the glamour and excitement. You’ll make a decision regarding this today. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Balance, beauty and harmony aren’t just for painters and dancers. Apply these principles to anything you do today, and you'll raise the endeavor to the status of “art form.” VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The trains, planes and automobiles speed by you, towing your imagination along. Where are they going, and who is on board for the ride? Soon a full-blown case of wanderlust will set in. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People will be quite attentive to your needs now. You appreciate this and could even spend an hour writing out thank-you notes, making gracious calls or simply holding a space of gratitude in your heart. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your best is all you can do, and that's a good thing. You’re learning that “your best” is getting better and better and actually doing quite a lot. The difference you make will be readily apparent. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A friend is going through something difficult. You may not want to bring up what happened, but it would be a disservice to all involved if you didn’t. So speak up, and be available to what happens next. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll ride a harmonious wave with your loved ones. You’ll be quick to forgive, and so will they. This tone of mutual care and respect will make life easier for all. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You can't always be around your favorite people, which makes the times when you are around them more meaningful. Someone you enjoy immensely will become available to you. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You’ll feel like the biggest fish in the pond. You may wonder whether it’s time to jump into a lake and take your chances. That time is coming three weeks from now.
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