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Beverly Hills High School Ranked Among Nation’s Best Updated from www.bhcourier.com

By Laura Coleman Attention Beverly Hills High School students: you are now attending one of the top

Adopt Millie! An adorable doxi mix puppy looking for a home.

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Centennial Committee Talks Beverly Hills’ 100th Birthday

By Matt Lopez After hearing updates from various Centennial committees Monday evening, Mayor John Mirisch sensed something was missing.

“We have a lot of great ideas for events throughout the year, but

what are we doing on the City’s actual 100th birthday?” Mirisch asked. “I know that I like to have my birthday celebration on my actual birthday when I can.”

Mirisch, along with fellow Centennial Committee members (see ‘CENTENNIAL,’ page 16)

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills Unified School District unveiled its first large-scale school reconstruction project using Measure E funds on

Tuesday, with the Board of Education touring the Horace Mann Auditorium as part of a study session.

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Beverly Hills Education Foundation Apple Ball fundraiser, “Noche de Playa,” which will be held on May 2 at the Bever-

By Matt Lopez The video is almost too frightening to be real. A man in a white BMW zooms up an alley, quickly makes a u-turn, then slams on the gas and rams his vehicle into an oncoming bicyclist, pinning him against a wall.

The driver of that white BMW is now the subject of an intense search by the Beverly Hills Police Department.

The man, described by the BHPD (see ‘ROAD RAGE’ page 16)

(see ‘AUDITORIUM,’ page 16)

Beverly Hills Courier and San Marino Tribune Publisher Clif Smith yesterday was elected to the Board of Directors of the prestigious California Newspaper Publishers Association. He joins senior executives from the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Daily News, Orange County Register, San Diego Union Tribune, Riverside Press-Enterprise & San Francisco Chronicle on the 34-member CNPA President John Burns of (see ‘SMITH,’ page 16)

Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Reconstructed Horace Mann Auditorium Unveiled Tuesday

Courier Publisher Elected To Calif. State Newspaper Board

Together 30 Years, Author Harold Robbins and Wife Grace Divorced After His Insistence on an “Open Marriage”; Praising the Fireside Convalescent Hospital In Santa Monica.

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills school supporters joined together last night at the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel for a VIP reception in anticipation of this year’s major

(see ‘BHEF,’ page 17)

Updated from www.bhcourier.com

NEW DEBUT–The fencing came down on Horace Mann’s renovated auditorium Tuesday, done using Measure E funds. Pictured above (from left): Kelvin Okino, Chris Kasteiner, Jake Manaster, Lewis Hall, Noah Margo, Steve Kessler, Courier Photo by Laura Coleman Gary Woods and Dana Findley.

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BHEF Apple Ball Recipients, Donors Toasted At Luxe Hotel

Beverly Hills Police Seek Violent Road Rage Suspect

Beverly Hills High soccer player heads to Maccabi Games.

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L.A. Children’s Chorus honors Beverly Hills resident Richard Sherman.

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APPLE BALL—Luxe Rodeo Drive hosted a rooftop VIP reception on Thursday evening for the Beverly Hills Education Foundation’s upcoming Apple Ball. Pictured left (L-R): BHEF President Annette Saleh, Apple Ball honoree Michael Libow and Luxe founder Efrem Harkham. Courier Photo

by Laura Coleman

PARTY PLANNING—The Beverly Hills Centennial Committee met Monday evening at City Hall to discuss the latest developments in Beverly Hills celebration plans for its 100th birthday celebration in 2014. Pictured (from left): Peninsula Hotel General Manager Offer Nissenbaum, Centennial Committee Chair Dick Rosenzweig, Vice Mayor Lili Bosse and Mayor John Mirisch.

Courier Photo By Matt Lopez

Updated from www.bhcourier.com

Beverly Vista students complete “The Memory Project”

(see ‘BEVERLY HIGH,’ page 17)

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ROAD RAGE–A BHPD sketch of the man, a Middle Eastern man in his mid 30s, believed to be responsible for a violent vehiclular attack on a bicyclist in early April.

NO SHOW FRANCO AT MOCA —James Franco bailed out of the annual MOCA fundraiser, honoring artist Urs Fischer.

Philanthropists Lilly Tartikoff Karatz and husband Bruce Karatz (pictured) joined the art crowd that included Sumner Redstone, Edye & Eli Broad, Owen Wilson, Julian Schnabel, Carla & Fred Sands, Ari Emanuel, Peter Morton, Eva & Michael Chow with daughter China, Stavros Niarchos.

Also: Stephanie Seymour with Peter Brandt and son Harry, Maria Bell, Ellen Pompeo and gallerist Larry Gagosian.

The controversial exhibit “delights and repulses”, critiques the Huffington Post.

For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills have sights set on Beverly Hills mom.

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high schools in the nation.

Beverly Hills High School is the 443rd best high school in

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10-3-3311 REGARDING IN-LIEU PARKING FEES; AND APPROVAL OF AN ALTERNATIVE MONTHLY IN-LIEU PARKING FEE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND NOTES ON A PLATE, LLC (SPAGHETTINI RESTAURANT) THAT ESTABLISHES AN ALTERNATIVE MONTHLY IN-LIEU PARKING FEE AND PROVIDES THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS WITH CERTAIN PUBLIC BENEFITS. The proposed ordinance would establish a pilot program that allows restaurants on North Canon Drive to request a reduced monthly in-lieu parking fee when appropriate public benefits are offered to the City, and would authorize the proposed agreement allowing Spaghettini Restaurant (184 North Canon Drive) to participate in the pilot program in exchange for certain public benefits.

The ordinance and agreement have been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City has determined that the ordinance and agreement will not have a significant environmental impact and are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments.

All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date.

Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ryan Gohlich, Senior Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department at 310.285.1194, or by email at rgohlich@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the Project plans and associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

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Beverly Hills Police Respond To Bomb Scare At Rite Aid

By Laura Coleman & Matt Lopez Beverly Hills police responded to a bomb scare at Rite Aid pharmacy at 300 N. Canon Dr. last Friday morning and spent over an hour investigating a bomb threat received at approximately 11 a.m., Sgt. Blake Nance told The Courier.

When no package was found, officers re-opened the store and surrounding streets,

which they had secured to search for a suspicious package.

Nance said that “copycat” bomb threats after a major incident like the one in Boston are not uncommon.

BHPD Lt. Lincoln Hoshino stated the public should immediately contact the police if they notice any suspicious activity around the City, noting (see ‘BOMB SCARE’ page 9)

MINI MILLIE–Millie is a 3month old, Doxi mix puppy available for adoption through FurbabyRescue. org. She is tiny, sweet, playful and ready for a loving family. Those interested in adopting Little Miss Millie, contact Kira Lorsch: 4Dogs@RHLGroup.com or call 213-840-0153.

ZUMBA TIME–On April 18, the Beverly Hills High School PTSA held a Zumba fundraiser at the high school.

About 25 moms and teachers gathered for the class with instructor Tor Campbell, a renowned dancer and choreographer. Campbell led the group through Latin dance numbers and oldies, finishing up the hour with some cool-down dance numbers. Some of the performances included Zumba dances to Signed, Sealed Delivered and Brand New Day.

Local Mom-Turned-Model Being Eyed By Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Updated from www.bhcourier.com on a brand-new modeling ca-

By Matt Lopez Call Brenda Soleimani the Clark Kent of housewives.

She is a doting mother of two Beverly Hills K-8 students by day, but once the kids are fed and the homework is done, she bares.. well, not quite everything, to become a supermodel.

Soleimani is out to prove that being a housewife doesn’t mean you have to be stuck inside the house. At the age of 40, Soleimani is striking out

reer.

And this isn’t just your average run-of-the-mill photo shoot. Soleimani did a photo shoot this week with legendary Playboy photographer Stephen Wayda, the man responsible for more than 150 Playboy covers, including the one that made Pamela Anderson a star.

Don’t get the wrong idea, Soleimani isn’t going to be removing all her clothes in this (see ‘BRENDA’ page 9)

Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Wilshire Fundraise For Boston

Brenda Soleimani Photo By Sunny Bak

By Laura Coleman On Saturday, locals looking to support Boston in the wake of last week’s tragic bombing can head to Bar Nineteen12 at The Beverly Hills Hotel or SideBar at The Beverly Wilshire where select drink purchases will go entirely toward fundraising efforts for the victims of the Boston

bombings.

Almost 100 venues throughout Los Angeles have teamed up to participate in tomorrow’s citywide fundraiser, “LA Drinks 2 Boston,” where members of the hospitality community are promoting events and initiatives to raise money for Boston. (see ‘BOSTON’ page 9)

Renovation Plans For Beverly Hills High School Continue Taking Shape Following Study Session

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education is close to achieving a consensus on plans to renovate Beverly Hills High School following a two-hour study session on Wednesday, Board President Jake Manaster confirmed to The Courier.

“The good news is we’ve finally gotten to the point where we could do something

within the concepts of Measure E that fit into a $180 million budget,” he said.

The latest plan, which board members hashed out Wednesday, ranges from $165 to $185 million, with a handful of discrepancies such as parking that have yet to be reconciled.

The Board of Education has committed itself to hamEARTH DAY AT EL RODEO–On Monday, El Rodeo students celebrated earth day with fun tree planting activities in the quad area.

Students planted trees and wrote Earth Day pledges. Pictured (from left): Rebecca Katz, Becca Berlin and Abby Wolf.

Thomas Bartman Dies At 67 Thomas F. Bartman died Monday at his Beverly Hills’ home from complications of cancer at age 67. The Chicago-native graduated from Pomona College and Stanford Law School. He was elected to the LAUSD Board of Education for seven years and served as its president. During his tenure, he helped end the controversial school busing program in effect during the early 1980s.

Bartman is survived by his wife of 46 years, Eleanor; sonBrett; daughter Michele; mother Norma; sister Barbara; and four grandchildren.

mering out a working plan for the high school by the end of this month in an effort to show the public that the district is ready to move forward on effectively using the $334 million Measure E bond that Beverly Hills voters approved in 2008.

The board appears to have reached consensus on creating (see ‘BHHS’ page 15)

CELEBRATE ISRAEL–Locals celerated Israel’s 65th Independence Day at the “Celebrate Israel” festival last Sunday at Rancho Park. Pictured: Artist Tomer Peretz (above) in front of a mural of old Tel Aviv which Rachel Shamouni (right) adds her artistic touch to - as one of the many offerings available for attendees.

Courier Photos by Laura Coleman

Stand-Up Comedy Comes to Beverly Hills Starting Mother’s Day ‘Art Against Cancer’ To Feature Work From Beverly Hills High

By Laura Coleman Did you hear the one about a Beverly Hills resident who thought it’d be entertaining to bring comedians to the City every Sunday? Well, starting Mother’s Day, ComedyHills, the brainchild of Beverly Hills resident Didier Chabi, will offer a weekly comedy showcase in the VIP Room at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Didier Chabi at 445 N. Canon Dr. every Sunday starting at 7 pm.

“It’s the first place to laugh in Beverly Hills,” Chabi told The Courier.

The Mother’s Day program features (see ‘COMEDY’ page 9)

By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills High School students will have their art on display for a good cause on Sunday, May 5 at the first ever “Art Against Cancer Gallery”

presented by Teens Curing Cancer.

The gala, which takes place at the Manny Silverman Gallery at 619 N. Almont Dr., (see ‘ART’ page 9)

Rachel Z To Host Denim Trunk Show Saturday In Beverly Hills

By Courier staff Looking for a slim fitting pair of jeans for yourself? Or maybe just the perfect Mother’s Day gift?

Rachel Z at 217 S. Robertson Blvd. is hosting a denim trunk show this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Residents can head to the boutique to see a variety of denim styles for the spring and summer, including “Oro by Ileana Oro”, called the best-fitting jeans with “tummy control” by Rachel Z. Rachel Z will serve free cheese and wine for all visitors.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BEVERLY VISTA ART–Beverly Vista Art Teacher Ryan Lisko and B.V. Art Club members Michelle Akouka, Aya Serikova, Joey Safchik, and Sara Okum created portraits for The Memory Project. This is a unique initiative in which art students create portraits for children and teens around the world who have been orphaned, neglected, or disadvantaged. The purpose of the portraits is to provide them with a special memory of their youth, honor their heritage and identity, and help them build a positive self-image.

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Relay For Life: How One Tiny Mole Changed Mara Bloom’s Life

By Matt Lopez At just 29-years old, cancer was the furthest thing from Mara Bloom's mind.

On a routine visit to her dermatologist last year, it entered her life with a bang.

Bloom's dermatologist found a tiny mole that looked not quite right to him and sent it for a biopsy. The result was Bloom's worst fear: malignant melanoma. She had skin cancer. (see ‘RELAY FOR LIFE’ page 31)

MACCABI–Beverly Hills High soccer standout Ashley Aviram has been invited to play in the prestigious Maccabi Games in Israel.

The Maccabi Games, sometimes referred to as the “Jewish Olympics”, is held every four years.

It will be held this year from July 17-30. Aviram was chosen to play for the U.S. Soccer team. Aviram finished her BHHS soccer career as the school leader in points (193), goals (71) and assists (51).

Human Relations Commission In The Planning Stages To Turn Beverly Hills Into A ‘Civil City’

By Matt Lopez In a time of turmoil both around the country and even here in Beverly Hills, the Human Relations Commission has an idea to bring the Beverly

Hills community together.

The commission is currently in the planning stages of launching a Civil City initiative, aimed at creating a calmer, friendlier Beverly Hills.

Commission Chair Ilona Sherman said the campaign was brought up as an extension of the Embrace Civility Campaign, in part because of a few (see ‘CIVILITY’ page 31)

‘JONATHAN’ HONOREE– Three members of the finance committee for the Beverly Hills Unified School District (from left): Herb Young, Martin J. Frank and Terry White attended a reception at the Jonathan Club downtown where Frank was honored with the “Jonathan Trumbull Society” award for almost 30 years of active membership and service to the club. He resides in Beverly Hills with Linda, his wife of 54 years.

ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL–At the opening night gala of the 27th Israel Film Festival was held at the Writers Guild Theatre on Doheny Drive, festival founder/executive director Meir Fenigstein (right) welcomes Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau (left), recipient of IFF’s “Career Achievement” award, and Sherry Lansing, who received IFF’s “Lifetime Achievement” award. The festival is the largest showcase of Israeli films–features, animations, documentaries, and student shorts–in the U.S. and runs through May 2 locally at the Laemmle Music Hall with special events at the Saban Theater Visit www.IsraelFilmFestival.com.

Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision

Johnny Carson, Sid Caesar, Dean Martin, and the Smothers Brothers plus TV series such as Norman Lear’s All In The Family, Henry Winkler’s Happy Days, and Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple with Jack Klugman and Tony Randall. Much of his comic inspiration had come from growing up with his lifetime pal, Woody Allen. The two had collaborated on the (see ‘ROSE’ page 17)

Spring Carnival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Theme of the carnival is “Circus Circus” and visitors can expect games, prizes, raffles and much more entertainment.

Raffle items include a trip to Israel with Archbishop Jose

By Laura Coleman The Coalition for At-Risk Youth (CARRY) will host its annual gala, this year titled “Shall We Dance,” at The Beverly Hilton on Saturday, May 11.

The event, which counts actress Angela Bassett as a presenter, will feature an intimate

evening with Motown Entertainment and honor four individuals who have personally touched the lives of at-risk youth: actor Tyler Perry, Motown songwriter Janie Bradford, president and CEO of Value Schools Dr. Jerome R. Po(see ‘DANCE’ page 15)

By Laura Coleman Lucy Meyer, local UNICEF youth spokesperson, next month will speak for children with disabilities at a breakfast briefing in Washington D.C. alongside U.S. Fund for UNICEF President Caryl Stern and Special Olympics President Tim Shriver.

Meyer, who has cerebral palsy as a result of oxygen-dep-

rivation at birth, knows firsthand the challenges that accompany living with a disability and is dedicated to making a difference for children with disabilities around the world.

The breakfast briefing, which will take place before senators and congressmen on May 22, will preview UNICEF's State of the World's (see ‘UNICEF’ page 15)

Skirball Cultural Center Opens Gary Baseman Art Exhibition

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Good Shepherd School To Hold Spring Carnival

By Matt Lopez If you’re looking for a fun outing with your family this Sunday, Good Shepherd Catholic School, 148 S. Linden Dr., might be just the ticket for you.

The Beverly Hills school is gearing up to throw its 4th

‘Shall We Dance’ Gala To Be Held At Beverly Hilton May 11

UNICEF Youth Spokesperson Lucy Meyer Heads To D.C.

Death Of Ace Comedy Writer Mickey Rose Marks The End Of A Local Era In Beverly Hills

By John L. Seitz When cancer claimed the life of ace comedy writer Mickey Rose at age 77 earlier this month, it marked a milestone as his popular wife of 40 years, Judy, had died a decade earlier, almost to the day.

The couple had moved to Beverly Hills from their native New York in 1970.

Mickey busied himself writing jokes and sketches for

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Horacio Gomez, as well as a trip for two to World Youth Day in Brazil (with an opportunity to meet Pope Francis.)

There are many gift baskets and other items that will be raffled off. For ticket information, call Good Shepherd School at 310-275-8601.

By Laura Coleman The Skirball Cultural Center launched the four-monthlong exhibit “Gary Baseman: The Door Is Always” with an “open house” party last night that echoed the whimsical life of Los Angeles-native contemporary artist Gary Baseman.

The exhibit, which runs through Aug. 18, underscores the influence of his Jewish upbringing and American popular culture on his career.

To kick off Baseman’s first major museum survey, which includes the presentation of contemporary illustrations, fabrications and paintings in a novel gallery setting that evokes the UCLA graduate’s childhood home, Basemen “played paintbrushes” and created spontaneous new artwork while street artist Shepard Fairey helmed the turntables.

For more information, visit www.skirball.org.

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Grace became a calming influence in his erratic and orgiastic the talent agent Arthur King life. came into my office at Grey hey enlivened every Advertising, where I was a casting director, and at that time major event I attended,” recalls we were auditioning babies New York Observer critic Rex “Every anecdote in for a Proctor and Gamble Reed. commercial.

Arthur was Grace’s funny and outrageous scheduled for lunch with a memoir is worth repeating. friend at the Americana Misunderstood as often as he Hotel. He invited me to was toasted, Harold was one in come along.

Little did I a million, and Grace, thank know that friend would be God, was in the background, taking notes for posterity. I Harold Robbins. laughed, and I wallowed in nose locked into two talgia for a time that will never hours of nonstop conversa- come again when people were tion in Harold’s penthouse originals. Go to bed with this suite. Harold chose to walk book, and you won’t put it down me back to my office, and until the sun comes up.” passing a small jewelry store, n another subject, we he wondered if I liked anything have Dr. Damon Raskin, born in in the window for a friend.

I suggested that a simple gold Beverly Hills and a Courier readlocket necklace was charming. er from his youth, to thank Big Affiliated with Saint Within an hour, it was messen- Time.

John’s Health Center, Dr. Raskin gered to my desk, where I was besieged with dozens of babies introduced us to the Fireside crying and mommys changing Convalescent Hospital, where he serves as the medical director diapers. for the 66 patients in the semiur first date happened private accomodations. at the posh Four Seasons Hotel hen the moment came on 52nd Street, where the for Dr. Raskin to transfer our relManhattan powerbrokers lunched, and still do. Plunked ative from Saint John’s to the before each of us was a platter of Fireside in Santa Monica, we fresh salad greens. I was surprised that Harold was a healthy eater. Suddenly, a huge bowl of caviar arrived. Heaping spoonfuls were ladled onto the greens, with Harold laughing that this was his ‘money salad.’

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race was back in Los Angeles from book-signings in Las Vegas for her page-turner memoir, Cinderella And The Carpetbagger, chronicling her “more is more” life as the wife of one of the world’s blockbuster authors Harold Robbins. His 25 novels have sold more than 750 million copies worldwide, and are translated in 32 languages.

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Thus was the daily word from his attorney-adviser Paul Gitlin, as Harold became consumed with his prolific and sensational storytelling. “Every paragraph that he typed called for a cigarette,” adds Grace. “Wherever we were, his ashtrays were overloaded, while he was tucked away playing chess with the incredible characters he created.” The smoking got to him, he lost his life in 1997 to respiratory heart failure.

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orking on Cinderella became a catharsis,” reflects Grace. “I planned writing a happy cheerer-upper story, but the writing veered its own way.

We destroyed our happiness with Harold asking for an open marriage, which I couldn’t agree to and which instigated our divorce. I grew up in a close-knit Sicilian family in Brooklyn and Queens Village. Immigrant mom Genny from Marsala and father Anthony from Palermo.

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eeting Harold was an unexpected coincidence. I was getting over my marriage to an alcoholic who preferred living with bourbon. Spending a private evening on a friend’s boat at the New York port, I came across a copy of The Carpetbaggers on a bookshelf, devoured it through the night. Dawn came, and as I finished it, I was curious to meet this author.

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arold lived a wild and fearless life. Even so, he never stopped working. He fooled me by confessing he was a Jewish orphan raised in a Catholic orphanage. I later discovered Harold Rubin (cq) was born into a successful Russian-Jewish family, his father being a successful pharmacist. Some claim there’s more fiction in Harold’s life than in his books.”

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e bow to Mark Hall, the genial and accommodating administrator, for his muchdeserved five-star rating, and we’ve been privileged to renew our friendship from years past with Howard Celnik, the indefatigable Director of Activities.

His extraordinary scheduling of events amazes. From musicales (popular and classical) to movies to trivia contests, birthday celebrations, etc. Howard’s lively and winning personality is to be envied. We are proud to know a gentleman of such caring and stature, and stand in awe of Howard’s infinite medical knowledge. The patients hail him as “Number One.” Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy

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ogether thirty years, Grace and Harold were welltraveled, often on the go. While abroad, they befriended Pablo Picasso, My Fair Lady composer Frederick Lowe, author James Baldwin. Villas at Le Cannet above Cannes and in Acapulco, the yacht “Gracara,” and the Beverly Hills estate on North Bedford where locals coveted those party invitations.

Their daughter Adreana’s a first-rate writer, whose first novel beckons with that captivating title, Paris Never Leaves You.

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likely spearheading the ‘60s sexual revolution, with publisher Pat Knopf declaring that he couldn’t read such trash.

Simon and Schuster published it in 1961, reaping millions, the story inspired by aviation tycoon Howard Hughes and screen goddess Jean Harlow, the first novel to Flanked by daughter Adreana include a heretoforeRobbins and celebrity hair stylist never-mentioned sex act Yuki Takei at the Sur Lounge, author we’ll leave to your imagGrace Robbins was the toast of a ination.

were, and remain, overwhelmed with the professionalism of the staff. Their expert and tireless therapists, the nurses, and the certified nursing assistants devoted to the Fireside’s rehabilitating services.

Impressed as we are with their kind good natures and manners, we love their genuine concern for every patient, whatever the age. They fill one’s heart with continual admiration for their high standard of care.

Elle Fanning red-carpeted the 24th annual GLAAD Media Awards at the downtown JW Marriott

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

Fashion News & Notes Kering, Formerly PDR, Acquires Pomellato Bolstering its holdings in hard luxury, Kering said it would acquire a majority stake in the Italian jeweler Pomellato, founded 1967.

Last December, Kering snapped up the Chinese fine jewelry

maker Qeelin. Its other holdings in luxury include the Place Vendôme jeweler Boucheron and Swiss watch brands GirardPerregaux and Jean Richard.

The development ends months of speculation around familycontrolled Pomellato and follows two high-profile deals in

In terms of revenues, Pomellato is the fifth-largest jewelry brand in Europe after Cartier, Chopard, Bulgari and Tiffany & Co.

the jewelry sector in the past two years: Swatch Group’s acquisition of Harry Winston and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s takeover of Bulgari in a cash-and-share swap.

The Pomellato brand accounted for 65 percent of revenues last year, while the more affordable Dodo collections of animalshaped charms made up for the rest.

Pomellato has been investing in retail, doubling the number of stores over three years. At the end of 2012, there were 45 Pomellato flagship stores and 41 Dodo units. Italy, France, Germany, the U.S., Switzerland and Japan are the company’s main markets. There are around 500 points of distribution globally.

Kering has often stated its preference for building critical mass from small to medium-size brands. For example, it multiplied the size of Balenciaga 11

times since 2001.

Kering's stable of brands includes Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Bottega Veneta, Puma and Volcom.

Pomellato Beverly Hills is at 320 N. Rodeo Dr. WWD

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photo shoot, but she is proud to be working with the man that Hugh Hefner has called his favorite photographer. Just a year ago, Soleimani was trying to figure out what to do with her career and said she could have never imagined it leading to this.

“If someone would have told me I’d be doing this, I would have said ‘what are you talking about? no way!’”

Soleimani said. “I feel very grateful for all of this.”

Soleimani got the bug planted in her head while talking with Beverly Hills publicist Hal Lifson. Their kids go to the same school and they would often talk while waiting to pick their children up.

“Brenda is really the embodiment of the Beverly Hills housewife. She’s up-

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The Beverly Wilshire will donate 10 percent of beverage sales at The Blvd tomorrow, in addition to 100 percent of sales from Sidebar’s “Show Me Love” cocktail. The Beverly Hills Hotel’s Bar

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the “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign pushed nationwide by

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will donate 100 percent of its proceeds to pediatric childhood cancer research.

Art will be on display from both a variety of BHHS students, as well as artist Guy Long. The gallery’s theme is

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comics Lisa Alvarado, Sara Collins, Samba Schutte, Matt Knudsen, Ben Morrison and Manny Maldonado.

In addition to the weekly lineup of five comics, dinner and wine, attendees will be treated to a special guest from the neighborhood (businessperson or

scale, sophisticated and devoted to her family,” said Lifson, who has worked with Nancy Sinatra, Raquel Welch and U.S. track stars like Nick Symmonds.

As it turns out, modeling may end up just being the tip of the iceberg.

Soleimani told The Courier exclusively that she has been approached by producers of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills, who have shown interest in adding her to next season’s cast.

Soleimani said she has not made a decision on whether or not to do the show.

Soleimani says she hopes her modeling success can inspire other Beverly Hills moms to chase their dreams.

“I want women to know that even at 40, you still have opportunities out there, whether it’s modeling or getting into a new career,” Soleimani said. “Put yourself out there and go for it.”

Nineteen12 will donate 100 percent of sales from all Samuel Adams beers and “Ward Eight” cocktails.

For more information about participating venues, visit www.facebook.com/ LAdrinks2Boston. To donate directly to the fund visit www.onefundboston.org. police departments.

“If you see something that just doesn’t fit, say something,” Hoshino told The Courier. “We all need to be vigilant 24/7.”

“Fear Nothing.”

In addition to the artwork, a silent auction table featuring items such as Sprinkles Cupcakes gift certificates and an autographed copy of Soccer player Hope Solo’s biography will be available.

For more information, visit teenscuringcancer.org. resident) will share an anecdote about the beneficial role comedy plays in their lives.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.comedyhills.com. The Mother’s Day show – the $150 tickets must be purchased in advance – includes a prix fix dinner menu, wine, dessert, coffee and the show.

Assisted Living Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care Short-term Stay / Respite Care Hospice Care • Home-like atmosphere • Assistance with dressing and personal care • Incontinence Management • Kosher-style kitchen • Housekeeping and laundry service • Activity Program, exercise and entertainment • Open door policy for family members to visit • Geriatric psychiatrist, internist and other professional services available on premises • Transportation to medical services and appointments available within city limits • Advanced transfer equipment available for those in need

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THIS CENTURY MODERN—Beverly Hills-based Poon Design partnered with Beverly Hills-based Alta Verde Group to create the luxurious “Escena” in Palm Springs. The 130home upscale complex, which completed phase one build-out this month, is intended to appeal to eco-conscious buyers who appreciate Mid Century Modernist architecture.

Beverly Hills Architect & Developer Partnership Yields Palm Springs Haven

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills-based Poon Design is tapping into the California Dreamin’ lifestyle with its latest offering of resortstyle homes in Palm Springs — Escena.

The sold-out first phase of the 130 artfully constructed “this century modern” residences, which Poon created in partnership with Beverly Hills-based developer Alta Verde Group, was just completed this month.

Fronting the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in South Palm Canyon with view of the mountains on the other side, the modern residences are a fusion between Poon’s aesthetic sensibility and the acumen of seasoned developer Andrew Adler, who founded Alta Verde.

“Today’s buyers really want the California lifestyle, which is that the rooms

have a lot of sunlight, a lot of breeze and high ceilings,” Poon founder Anthony Poon told The Courier. “These days, people want these big rooms, they want to feel luxurious.”

Combining the best of Mid-Century Modernism and the eco-conscious elements of today’s world, the desert homes boast tall glass windows and strong connections from the indoors to the outdoors.

Escena, which sold-out its first phase, is one of three upscale Palm Springs area developments that Poon Design and Alta Verde Group are constructing.

Adler tells The Courier that the glamourous communities are particularly appealing to Beverly Hills residents looking for a nearby weekend escape.

Exclusive 2-Acre Bel Air Estate Prepares To Hit Market For First Time In 35 Years

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills power broker Joyce Rey confirmed to The Courier that the prime Bel Air cul-desac estate at 454 Cuesta Way will be listed next week by Coldwell Banker for $14.9 million.

Owned by a renowned artist, the 7bedroom Italian/Colonial Revival estate set on just under two acres boasts towering ceilings,

walls of glass over-looking private terraces, verdant gardens and a large pool.

The 9,400square-foot home was designed by Weston & Weston Architects in 1928.

Views of Century City and Downtown Los Angeles contribute to the magical feeling that permeates the p r o p e r t y, which is set at the end of a long gated private driveway in East Gate Bel Air.

Beverly Hills Home Market Snapshot Median List Average SF 6-Month Median Sale Average SF Price List Price Sales Sale Price Price

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111

$6 Million

$1,225

148

$3.3 Million

$898

90211

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$1.7 Million

$732

14

$1.4 Million

$630

90212

5

$3.2 Million

$728

10

$1.9 Million

$760

Market Analysis Prepared by Joyce Rey/Coldwell Banker on April 25, 2013

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‘Taste For A Cure’ Tonight “Taste for a Cure,” the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation’s signature fundraiser tonight at The Beverly Wilshire, will feature an online auction. The auction is open to the public online up till 9 p.m. when live bidding at the event begins. For a complete list of donated items, visit the auction page at www.tasteforacure.com.

This year’s fundraiser honors Joe Cohen of Creative Artists Agency with the Gil Nickel Humanitarian Award, with enter-

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Founded in 1945, the JCCF is the single-most-important vehicle for raising private funds for cancer research at UCLA, ranked among the nation’s top 10 cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report.

EIF’s ‘Unforgettable Evening’ The Entertainment Industry Foundation Women’s Cancer Research Fund will be the beneficiary of “An Unforgettable Evening” presented by Saks Fifth Avenue on May 2 at The Beverly Wilshire.

Grammy-winning Kylie Minogue and fashion designer Carolina Herrrera will be honored at the affair emceed by Chelsea Handler with a musical performance by Bruno Mars.

The fund’s honorary chairs are Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg. Co-founders were Kelly Chapman Meyer, Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie and Jaime Tisch.

Visit: www.womenscancerresearchfund.org.

13th Lupus L.A. Orange Ball Actor Jason Alexander will receive the “Loop” Award at Lu-

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M E D I C I N E , H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S pus L.A.’s 13th Orange Ball, May 9 at The Beverly Wilshire.

Bob Saget hosts the event, chaired by Lauren (Shuler) and Richard Donner, with a musical performance by Toni Braxton.

Also receiving awards will be Dr. Jay Schapira and Dr. Stanley J. Naides.

More than $13 million has been raised by past Orange Balls for lupus research, awareness and education of a disease affecting 1.5 million.

For tickets, call 310-6575667 or visit: lupusla.org.

ABCS Mother’s Day Luncheon The Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies (ABCs) will present its annual Mother’s Day luncheon May 8 at the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive to benefit research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at St. John’s Health Center.

“Women of Achievement” honorees will be Holly Robinson Peete, Dolores Robinson and Amber Valetta with an informal fashion show by White House Black Market.

KFI’s Lisa Ann Walter will emcee the event co-chaired by Beverly Cohen and Sheri Rosenblum. Gloria Gebbia is ABCs president. Individual tickets are $150. For information, call 323904-4400 or visit: www. abcjw.com/.

CHLA Nursing Chief Named To Commission On Magnet Recognition The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has named Mary Dee Hacker, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, chief nursing officer and VP of patient care services at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), as a representative on the Commission on the Magnet Recognition Program. Her fouryear term begins July 1.

In this capacity, Hacker will play a pivotal role on the governance body of the Magnet Recognition Program, a credential for nursing excellence earned by 395 hospitals out of almost 6,000 U.S. health-care organizations, recognizing only the best hospitals across the country.

“Mary Dee’s leadership has been vital in our patient care services department’s efforts to ensure that Children’s Hospital earned the Magnet credential in 2008 and Magnet re-designation in 2013,” says Richard D. Cordova, FACHE, CHLA president/CEO. CHLA is one of only 29 recognized Magnet organizations in California. “Being asked to serve in such a prominent capacity is a testament to Mary Dee’s dedication and knowledge, and to the extra-ordinary

efforts of our patientcare services disciplines and to our Magnet team memb e r s , ” Cordova said.

“As the first Magnet comMary Dee Hacker mission representative from a pediatric hospital—a group representing approximately 8 percent of all Magnet hospitals—Hacker will bring new insights and experiences to the commission,” says Karen Drenkard, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, executive director of the American Nurses Credentialing Center. “Mary Dee is a passionate advocate for the value of Magnet. She offers a unique perspective as a senior leader from a key stakeholder group. We are thrilled to have her expertise on the commission.”

Hacker is a member of the CHLA Board of Trustees, California Institute for Nursing & Health Care (CINHC) and the DAISY Foundation.

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On Adult Children Moving In With Parents Q: Dear Dr. Fran, I‘m a single 45-year-old successful attorney.

My father passed away two months ago and my mother is asking me to move back home.

I am terribly conflicted. I don’t want to abandon my mom; but at the same time I don’t want to lose my independence and freedom. What are some of the things I should consider? Please help me as I am completely torn.

Stephanie N. A: Dear Stephanie, today, more and more adult children are living with their aging parents.

With the advancement of medications and medical technology people are living longer.

When one parent dies, adult children are faced with the difficult decision about how to care for the surviving parent.

Finance is one consideration. Does the family have the means to pay for caregivers, nursing care or expensive retirement living? Many adult children bring their parent to live in their home, or move back into their parent’s home, to cut down the cost of living. However you slice it, returning to living with your parents is a major change in one’s life.

Families are extremely complicated. They are also individual. That is to say there are no two families alike. The adult child must take a painful, honest look within and ask some hard questions.

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions A question, for example, might be “Am I acting as the family caretaker?” Or, “Dad would have wanted me to care for mom; mom took care of me when I was little, so I owe it to her to reciprocate.”

Ask yourself, “Where is my unfinished business with the surviving parent?” Unfinished business—unresolved issues and dynamics from our families—is likely to get triggered every day your parent lives with you.

For instance, if your mom was smothering and overprotective during her younger years, these traits will likely ramp up in her senior years. They are behaviors fueled by fear. You will worry about her while she worries about you. Or, if your mom was critical, judgmental, and opinionated in her younger years, expect those traits to accelerate while living together.

Bradley Cooper was recently interviewed by USA Today and People magazine. He said that since his beloved father’s death two years ago, his mom is living with him. He said it’s not like he lives in a huge compound. His mom is in the next room. He added.....”she’s a cool chick”....”we can hang. If that wasn’t the case, no way.”

Each individual adult must come to his and her own comfortable resolution. If you feel you’ll lose yourself and your identity by living with the surviving parent it may not be the best solution to live together. If there is more than one child in the family, caring for the surviving parent can be shared.

Your surviving parent will experience transitional challenges. The key to making this living arrangement work is open communication.

There is a parallel between the parent/child relationship and the adult child/parent relationship. They both must balance two things at the same time — fluid flow of love and nurture while, concurrently clarifying, setting, and holding boundaries.

Know the line at which you will not cross. Make a solemn promise to be true to yourself.

Nothing is perfect. Expect bumps in the road. If you can talk about things truthfully and make room for error, it can work.

From the outside looking in, Bradley Cooper seems to be successfully adjusting to this new phase of living. He also seems to be a level-headed, mature, and grounded young adult man of 38. Cheers, Bradley!

Dr. Fran Walfish–Beverly Hills psychotherapist and author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.com.

Send questions to franwalfish@gmail.com.

SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCE—The Westside Center for Independent Living (WCIL) Associates raised $30,000 at a soldout fundraising event at both the Beverly Hills Tennis Club and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion where guests enjoyed a performance of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Established in 1976, WCIL is a non-residential center dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with all kinds of disabilities. The goal of the peerled programs and services is the elimination of economic, social, attitudinal and environmental barriers. Pictured with resident Betty Deutsch, a WCIL founder, is it’s board president Jorge Sandoval.

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The ancient art of acupuncture uses fine sterile needles, placed gently in points along the body, to help people look and feel better. Points are selected to both relieve symptoms and correct the root case of disease. And the treatment is virtually painless.

“Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific acupoints along energetic pathways,” says J.P. Kim, L.Ac, of Beverly Hills’ Tai Chi Chuan Acupuncture Clinic. “These pathways travel all over our bodies and connect energy along the pathway, to the organs and to each other.

Asian medicine tenets say people are all animated by a life force—an energy called Qi (vital energy),” says Kim. Emotional stress, environmental toxins, poor diet and lack of exercise disrupt the free flow of Qi along the pathways. When this energy is blocked, the body gets out of balance, and afflictions can result.

Acupuncture promotes the movement of Qi and rebalances energy in the body’s organ systems.

Clinic Specialties • Tai Chi Chuan— Some experts describe Tai Chi as “acupuncture without needles.” It is an ancient Chinese

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a visitor center, small administration building and physical education complex where the tennis courts are currently located, in addition to lightly renovating Peters Auditorium and heavily renovating Building A. Among elements that at least three boardmembers support are creating an outside “Norman Walk” promenade, demolishing bridge connections between Building A and Building B, renovating the Salter Performing Arts Center, removing the Konheim building and touching up the swim gym. Manaster cautioned that although the cost for a new Building A would exceed $20 million, renovating that building could generate unforeseen costs should unknowable conditions come to light during the renovation process.

Plans for a new gymnasium that would be available to the City through the JPA which would include three indoor

discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercise.

Not only does the slow Tai Chi movement of twisting and untwisting massage a practitioner’s internal organs and optimize spinal nerve transmission, but it also reduces key “stress chemicals” in the body.

The combination of acupuncture and Tai Chi practice is synergistic, has the greatest effect on reducing stress, and should be seriously considered in any stress-management program.

When one is doing T'ai Chi, health benefits include improved circulation, strengthening, better balance and alignment and mind-body coordination.

Chronic illnesses and injuries, even when not treatable by other means, are often helped by Tai Chi practice.

• Detox—A body burdened by toxins can exhibit a wide array of symptoms, such as fatigue, constipation, digestive disorders, weight gain, gas and bloating, irritability and more.

Tai Chi Chuan Acupuncture programs work together to offer a whole body detoxification for eliminating toxins, colon build-up, heavy metals, while gently cleansing the colon, liver, kidneys and blood.

• Weight Loss—Special acupuncture, treatments and herbal medicines are customized for clients. Tai Chi Chuan Acupuncture also does bodycomposition analysis.

• Pain Control—Acupuncture is an extremely power ful and effective approach to treat pain because it decreases pain levels as it stimulates

basketball courts and potentially three rooftop basket courts, in addition to having regulation-size football, baseball and softball fields, a full track around the softball field, and a 25-meter regulation pool, highlight the board’s commitment to shoring up the high school’s athletic prowess. Current plans also address Title IX requirements for the first time, which means that girls have access to regulation fields that are equal to those for boys’ sports.

Manaster said the board has yet to reconcile how to best renovate Building B, creation of a Performing Arts space, parking issues and plans for the administrative office.

“I’m ecstatic that this board understands how to do their best,” he said. “The theme is, can we touch just about everything on the high school campus? And now, let’s talk about how we’re going to touch, with the remainder [Measure E funds], the most necessary things with the other campuses.”

the body’s healing response.

Acupuncture resolves pain by affecting several pain pathways and healing responses at the same time: -raising endorphin levels and diminishing the ner vous system’s pain response.

-decreasing inflammation and swelling.

-relaxing muscles and stopping spasms.

-increasing circulation to the local area.

Kim sees many patients who suffer from pain as the result of car accidents and those with spine disorders and poor posture.

He helps them balance their body and organ function with acupuncture and herbal tea; and balances their “body for everyday living” with Tai Chi Chuan which focuses on rehabilitation.

• About J.P. Kim, L.Ac Kim is a graduate of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.

He holds memberships in: The Association of Korean Asian Medicine & Acupuncture of California, National Alliance of Korean Asian Medicine & Acupuncture of U.S.A. and the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

• Diet specialist Iris graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences, College of Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture.

She is an expert consultant in the Tai Chi Chuan diet, detox and medicinal herb-tea diets.

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youth suffering from skin disorders. The nonprofit organization helps around 500 Los Angeles youth annually.

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Frances Allen Desert Roundup With temperatures hovering around the low 90s, seasonweary residents and visitors begin looking forward to the upcoming ‘cool-down’ in social activities as the Desert heats up for the long, hot summer. But, this is the Desert–dinner jackets and formal dresses do not go quietly into dark closets. As in life, there is always one big last hurrah.

So, for the past 20 years, the official Desert social season ends with fireworks–literally–as the AIDS Assistance Program (AAP) present its major black-tie optional (read ‘colorful’) al fresco fund-raising event with An Evening Under the Stars.

Founded in 1991, AAP distributes $100 per month in food vouchers to each client. Vouchers are redeemable for all items except alcohol, tobacco or pet products, such as food, household needs, toiletries, hygienic

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Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health and World Health Organization to to effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems.

Used to support optimal health and healing, acupuncture is a complementary treatment used in conjunction with traditional Western medicine.

Kim and the clinic request that clients being treated for any condition continue treatment under the supervision of their regular physician.

Patients with a family history of cancer may wish to consider the use of traditional Asian Medicine—as preventive care to maintain a strong immune system.

Acupuncture and Asian herbology are safe, effective medical procedures that lack side effects when administered by a qualified practitioner.

Licensed practitioners use sterilized needles when administering an acupuncture treatment.

“Be pain-free, enjoy renewed energy and feel like yourself again,” says Kim. “Your body has an innate ability to heal itself and we’re here to help you with that process.”

Children Report, which focuses on kids with disabilities, to be released on May 30.

“This is totally awesome and I am so excited,” said the 13-year-old Meyer, who has already raised over $41,000 to children with disabilities via her website unicefusa.org/donate/lucymeyer.

products and personal items.

Since its inception, and under the devoted commitment of CEO Mark Anton, AAP’s client roster has grown from 20 to 500 people, and AAP’s voucher program is currently budgeted at $600,000 annually–impressive as the organization receives no financial aid from state or federal government.

Not only is AAP a very special organization, its annual major fundraiser is as well. For starters, it is held on the O’Donnell Golf Club, an ultra-private, course hidden in downtown Palm Springs and, although held outside, the dinner is served while guests are seated.

Also impressive are headline performers who have appeared at prior years’ events, including Lily Tomlin, the B-52s and Pink Martini. This year’s headlining performer is 30-million-recordsales artist Cyndi Lauper, who has recently joined with Lady Gaga to be co-spokespersons for AIDS awareness and to educate women around the world about AIV/AIDS. Information about AAP or May 11’s Evening Under the Stars is available at 760-3258481. ****** He is so passionate about his philosophy he has had “Wolfgang’s Eat, Love, Live” (WELL) trademarked; and now Desert

diners can enjoy the fruits of Wolfgang Puck’s ubiquitous career with the opening of a Wolfgang Puck Pizza/Bar on fashionable El Paseo in Palm Desert.

What makes this new arrow in Puck’s quiver of outstanding restaurants successful is Executive Chefs Scott Wallen’s and Tran Trang’s melding together of innovative Italian-inspired dishes, including Puck’s signature pizzas (the menu features almost two-dozen of then) served by the friendliest, most efficient waitstaff in the Desert, all under the

The Courier’s Frances Allen is greeted by Chefs Tran Trang (left) and Scott Wallen (right).

seamless guidance of General Manager Mark Anderson and Manager Ed McDonald.

The Pizza|Bar is where you go for a delicious meal or a gourmet snack in a cozy, comfortable restaurant with a rustic feel. But décor can be purchased, living your philosophy comes from the heart onto what is served at the table. The food pays true homage to Wolfgang Puck’s standards and is extremely reasonable … no longer need you feel that you’ve paid the equivalent of a ticket to Italy to enjoy a fine dining experience; mangia.

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The CNPA, founded in 1887, represents over 700 California newspaper from the largest dailies to small local and collegiate newspapers.

Among its primary functions are enforcing and protecting the California Public Records Act and the state's open meeting law, the Brown Act. CNPA has frequently taken action along with the newspaperfunded First Amendment Coalition to force local and state governments to disclose their inner workings.

The Courier broke new ground in Beverly Hills two years ago when it forced city bureaucrats to reveal total city employee compensation, not just “salaries” which comprise barely half the amount. The Courier has also taken the lead in advocating a 2-year email retention policy, just enacted by the new reform City Council

majority of Mayor John Mirisch, Vice Mayor Lili Bosse and councilmember Nancy Krasne over the objections of members Willie Brien, M.D. and Julian Gold, M.D. Smith said: “This is a great honor to be named to the board of the official newspaper association of California. The CNPA is one of the few organizations that truly stands with the people to protect our rightto-know. It is gratifying after all the personal attacks on The Courier and me to be recognized by our peers in the newspaper industry. We intend to continue our efforts to make government transparent.”

Newly-elected CNPA President John Burns of the Petaluma Argus-Courier announced the election at the organization's annual convention held this year at the Universal Sheraton Hotel.

The organization is headed by executive director Tom Newton.

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Vice Mayor Lili Bosse, The Peninsula’s Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum, and Centennial Committee Chair Dick Rosenzweig discussed Centennial updates at their meeting Monday evening at City Hall.

The City of Beverly Hills officially turns 100 on Jan. 28, 2014, a Tuesday, but there have yet to be any concrete plans set in place regarding what will happen that day.

City staffer Megan Roach said two possibilities being discussed were a black tie gala or a community event at the front steps of City Hall.

Mirisch pushed City Staff to think harder on a more “spectacular” celebration and

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“This is our first real victory,” Gary Woods said of the now ADA-compliant school auditorium.

Beverly Hills voters passed the $334 million Measure E bond in 2008 to address fire, life and safety issues at Beverly Hills schools.

The approximately $3 million auditorium renovation is just the beginning for Horace Mann, said WLC Architects’ Jim DiCamillo, noting that plans to modernize the K-8 school’s Building A and construction of a new wing are now being reviewed by the Division of the

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as a middle eastern or white male in his mid-30s, is wanted for attempted murder during a road rage incident in Beverly Hills in early April.

On April 3 at approximately 6 p.m., the driver of a white BMW 328i, either a 2008 or later model, was involved in a road rage incident with a bicyclist at the intersection of Doheny Drive and Clifton Way. During the argument, the bicyclist punched the driver in the face and the driver followed the man into an alley in the 900 block of Wilshire between

BEVERLY HILLS suggested working with the Annenberg Center on possibilities.

Vice Mayor Lili Bosse said she hopes for a birthday event that is open to the entire community, with no cost involved for anyone who wants to celebrate.

Aside from the City’s actual birthday, the committee heard updates from a variety of committees tasked with creating special events. Among the projects that committees are tasked with are: an official Beverly Hills cookbook, a float in next year’s Rose Parade, a Beverly Hills documentary, a Public Art Installation, a “day in the life of Beverly Hills” photography exhibit, a Sister Cities committee and a “Happy Birthday Beverly Hills” concert.

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The tour yielded a particularly helpful observation by Board President Jake Manaster and VP Noah Margo, who noted that the single-stall woman’s restroom across from the auditorium lacked both a drain (which is not required) or a buffer to prevent leakage from flooding into the auditorium in the event of the toilet flooding.

While there will certainly be some fine-tuning as the auditorium becomes operational, Horace Mann Principal Steve Kessler underscored how weekly meetings helped ensure the final product would be a boon for the district.

Wetherly Drive and Almont Drive.

Then, the driver used his car to pin the bicyclist against a metal rolling trash bin. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries in the attack, Lt. Lincoln Hoshino said.

Hoshino told The Courier Thursday that the BHPD has received many tips and is currently vetting them.

The BHPD said the suspect has dark hair, dark eyes and a thin build. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact BHPD Det. Eric Hyon at 310-285-2156 or the watch commander at 310-285-2125.

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the nation and 85th statewide, according to U.S. News & World Report, which released its annual rankings of the Top 500 high schools in the nation on Tuesday.

The school’s “Gold Medal” status is tremendously positive Superintendent Gary Woods told The Courier, noting that BHHS did not even rank in 2012.

“We are back on track and

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ly Hilton.

“The teachers are the backbone of our community and [the Apple Ball] is our opportunity to recognize them,” BHEF President Annette Saleh said, noting that the Luxe’s generosity in hosting last night’s VIP reception was “very special.”

Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel founder Efrem Harkham told

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screenplays for some of the latter’s early films: What’s Up Tiger Lily?, Bananas, and Take The Money And Run. Judy, on the other hand, busied herself raising her daughter Jennifer and her newly arrived son, Quincy. She got

April 26, 2013 | Page 17 making progress both at the state level and national level,” he said. “We have a long way to go and are determined to continue pushing for progress at all levels.”

U.S. News & World Report ranked over 21,000 high schools on a variety of criteria which included overall performance on state tests, the math and reading proficiency rates of disadvantaged students, and college readiness of graduates.

“There’s always room for improvement and I know our superintendent and principal [Carter Paysinger] are turning their attention to further steps to make us the best of the best,” Board of Education President Jake Manaster stated to The Courier. “I join my colleagues on the Board of Education on congratulating our students and staff. This is yet another accomplishment in what I’ve called the parade of positives this year.”

The Courier that hosting the reception was particularly meaningful for him.

“My dad was a teacher, so I know that teacher’s are really the unsung heroes of today’s society...and any opportunity to recognize them, we love to be a part of that,” he said.

Roughly 120 people attended last night’s event, which recognized this year’s Apple Ball honorees, donors, community members, teachers, school

district and City officials, in addition to several VIPs. This year’s Apple Ball honors local realtor Michael Libow, in addition to Apple Award recipients: Bill Bradbury, Andi Barron, Christy Fuhrer, Minna Kim, Alyssa Para, Efua Paul, Carter Paysinger, and Ellen Poltorak.

For more information or to purchase a ticket for this year’s Apple Ball, visit www.bhef.org or call 310-557-0651.

heavily involved with El Rodeo School starting in 1975—first as a member of the PTA, volunteer, then an instructional assistant, and finally as a teacher where she would remain until her death in 2003. She was to have been honored at the BHEF’s Apple Ball that year.

Both children graduated from

El Rodeo (and later Beverly Hills High School) as did their grandchildren: Madeline and Noah Weisberg.

The fact that daughter Jennifer was also teaching El Rodeo at the same time as her mother prompted the comment: “Two Roses are better than just one.”

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BEVERLY HILLS

ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T

Soap Star’s Book To Hit The Stands In May My True Hidden Hollywood Story by Brenda Dickson, daytime TV’s ultimate “villain” from the glory days of The Young & The Restless, will hit the nation’s bookshelves in the next few days.

The book from Blue Boulevard Publications takes readers through her life in Hollywood from age 17 until the present. It includes her discovery as “Miss California,” home life with her parents as a young girl, and

covers more than a decade of starring in one of the highestrated daytime soaps of all time, plus the love affairs with some of the most powerful men in Hollywood.

The People’s Choice Award winner takes the reader through what she believed to be her blacklisting in the business, the breach of contract and illegal firing, and what she writes was an $11-million fixed trial.

LACC CELEBRATES SHERMAN—The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) honored legendary composer Beverly Hills’ Richard M. Sherman at its annual fundraiser, Gala Bel Canto, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.The event raised $270,000 for LACC’s artistic, educational and scholarship programs. Special guests Dick Van Dyke, film critic and emcee Leonard Maltin and Ashley Brown, presented tributes to the evening’s honorees. Brown, star of Broadway’s Mary Poppins, sang Sherman’s iconic‚ Feed the Birds, Van Dyke, star of the original film, joined Sherman for an impromptu duet on Chim Chim Cher-ee‚ and Sherman sang his It’s A Small World (After All) with LACC choristers. Tom Hanks was featured in a humorous video tribute to Sherman.

From left are: Van Dyke, Brown, Sherman and Maltin.

Photo by Lee Salem

It tells how Mafia cartel judges and attorneys were enlisted to launder $15.5 million, Dickson’s half share of two divorce settlements through two courts, and how they ruined her multi-million dollar career and left her homeless.

At www.bhcourier.com • Jerry Cutler Reviews Michael Bay’s ‘Bloody Romp’ Pain & Gain.

• Happenings

BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 26, 2013 Page 19

ROCKIN’ BRITWEEK—With his English and New Zealand background, Beverly Hills rocker Steve Cooke will headline a BritWeek concert at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 4 at Molly Malone’s in West Hollywood. Founded by Nigel Lithgoe, BritWeek hosts a program of events promoting British creativity, innovation and excellence in California. Cooke will be leading the audience through the night with his powerful vocals and 12-string guitar playing. He is now concentrating on his new sound with strong British influences and will be joined by British drummer Steve Ferrone and drummer Kofi Baker. Earlybird tickets are $8.

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Joan Mangum The Help Group’s 6th “Teddy Bear Tea: An Affair of the Heart” at the Montage, featured author Angella Nazarian as guest speaker.

Hosted by Jodi Tenenbaum and co-hosted by Therese Gamba and Teri Simpson, the program also included The Help Group President/CEO Dr. Barbara Firestone, COO Dr. Susan Berman and Maurissa Sorenson. Angella is author of Pioneers Of The Possible: Celebrating Visionary Women of the World And Life As A Visitor. She is the co-founder of both Women A.R.E. and Looking Beyond. At the Luncheon, they presented a check for $10,000 to The Help Group.

We also heard from Maurissa Sorenson, who was enrolled into The Help Group’s residential program and school at age 12 and ended up graduating from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education with a master’s degree. ****** Besides honoring Sharon Osbourne and her son, Jack, with the “Medal of Hope” award at the 20th “Race to Erase MS” gala May 3 in the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Nancy Davis has revealed that mega-star Sir Elton John and singer Taio Cruz will entertain at the celebrity-filled event, which raises vital research dollars in the battle against multiple sclerois. Tickets from $1,000 may be purchased by calling 310-440-4842 or info@erasems.org. ****** The 2013 Genesis Awards Benefit Gala, supporting the life-saving work of The Humane Society of the U.S., took place at The Beverly Hilton. Hosted for the second year in a row by Dancing With The Stars favorite Carrie Ann Inaba, the gala celebrated the role that news and entertainment media play in advocating for animals and recognized the achievements of other high profile honorees. The

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 26, 2013 Page 20 BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are Raymond Moscatel and Carol Burnett (April 26); Amy Freisleben (April 27); Ann Margret, Jessica Alba, Sheri Rosenblum, and Jay Leno (April 28); Daniel Day Lewis, Uma Thurman, Jerry Seinfeld, Robert Gottlieb, Zubin Mehta, Mara New, Francine Jackson, Kate Mulgrew and Michelle Pfeiffer (April 29); Christine Burnett, Kirsten Dunst, and Willie Nelson (April 30); Rita Coolidge and Judy Collins (May 1); David Beckham, Theodore Bikel, Englebert Humperdink and Ronnie White (May 2); and Francine Jackson belatedly to Norman Brokaw (April 21).

gala marked 27 years of inspiring change for animals, with this year’s event benefiting three of the organization’s top animal welfare priorities: Pets for Life, Chimps Deserve Better, and Farm Animal Protection.

Also honored was global pop icon and outspoken animal advocate KeSha, who received the Wyler award, one of The HSUS’ most prestigious honor, in recognition of her work to spread the word about street dogs, the trophy hunting of endangered lions, sharkfinning, Canada’s commercial seal slaughter, dogfighting and cruelty-free cosmetics, among many other important animal welfare concerns. Kaley Cuoco, Wendie Malick, Constance Marie, Moby, Elaine Hendrix, Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever, Bellamy Young, Pauley Perrette, Charlotte Ross, Owain Yeoman, Shannon Tweed, Leilani Munter, JoAnne Worley, Tony Denison, Dominic Scott Kay, Ana Garcia, and Beatrice were among the many who came out to support the event. ****** Herb Nadel threw a beautiful birthday luncheon at Brentwood Country Club to celebrate his “significant other” Jeannine Sefton’s very special birthday.

Herb spoke about how much he loves Jeannine, her wonderful attributes and how he hopes to spend the rest of his life with her. It was a very romantic speech which all the ladies really appreciated...

Take note husbands and boyfriends!!

More than 50 women including Jeannine’s lovely daughter, Valerie Bennish, were serenaded by harpist Charissa Barger. I have to mention the beautiful flowers by Especially For You Designs, Inc.

Astrology

by Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Apr. 26). Your worries dissipate as your strength and flexibility of spirit develop like a ninja in the fight. Whatever is thrown in your path or directed at you, you can use it to your advantage. This month and next increase love flowing through your life. Financial luck is optimum in June and October. Leo and Libra people adore you.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Don't worry about pleasing the audience or critics. Your best efforts may not win them over, and even if you do, victory will be hollow unless you first please yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It is easy to discount learning you do when having fun. It feels so effortless you hardly think to give yourself any credit. Don’t be too modest, or you’ll miss an opportunity.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Outside factors will challenge you and obstruct your path, so do not create extra impediments. Keep making the effort, and avoid excuses. Stay strong and be ready.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The end is always the best place to start.

Embrace the closing of a chapter, stay alert to loose ends, unanswered questions and the like. Unresolved bits lead you into the next adventure.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). However nice it feels to be envied or thought of as “cool,” it’s nothing compared to the feeling of helping others, making the world better and giving your love where it’s needed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It will be tempting to volunteer, but this is not an optimal moment. Any extra hours you have would be best used recharging. You’ll perform better at life when you’re well rested.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your theory doesn’t need to be tested in order for you to know it’s correct.

Don’t waste time trying to prove something to yourself or others. Trust that you know what you’re doing, and move forward.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You feel compelled to create.

Although you may use your talents at work, your creativity is broader than a professional calling. Honor your creative spirit by indulging it beyond what you're paid to do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Centuries ago, new shoes were a bigger deal to acquire. Now it’s commonplace to update your “kicks.” and get a thrill from this effort—or any to help you walk the earth with grace and style.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Getting along with the other gender is easy once you stop expecting them to have the same strengths, manners and behaviors your gender does.

Embracing differences makes for smooth sailing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you have to. Feel open to new possibilities and blow past former limits that once described you.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Some look at the scene and declare there is little to be done about it. You more likely roll up your sleeves in a spirit of determination than throw up your hands in defeat.

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Page 22 | April 26, 2013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 080056404 Title Order No. 12-0144811 APN No. 5559-006-026 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/01/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ALAN J ADELMAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 07/01/2005 and recorded 7/12/2005, as Instrument No. 05 1630896, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/30/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8787 SHOREHAM DR APT 109, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 900692227.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $584,457.84. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

BEVERLY HILLS

P U B L I C N OT I C E S NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 080056404.

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.

DATED: 04/25/2013 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 2818219 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.34659 4/26, 5/03, 5/10/2013 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 120051010 Title Order No. 12-0090353 APN No. 4333-029-040 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/08/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A

LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MYUNG SEUNG SHIN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 09/08/2006 and recorded 9/21/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2103315, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/30/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 221 SOUTH GALE DRIVE #108, BEVERLY HILLS, CA, 90211.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $622,376.62. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If

you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 120051010.

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.

DATED: 03/25/2013 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 2818219 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.245014 4/26, 5/03, 5/10/2013 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0115020 Doc ID #0001080325942005N Title Order No. 110095540 Investor/Insurer No. 108032594 APN No. 5530-014-036YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/08/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RICHARD H SOMMERS, A SINGLE MAN, dated 07/08/2005 and recorded 7/14/2005, as Instrument No. 05 1658737, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of

Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/30/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1027 N GENESEE AVENUE UNIT 5, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 900466265.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $539,228.25. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance

company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 11-0115020.

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.

DATED: 01/12/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4381384 04/26/2013, 05/03/2013, 05/10/2013 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013068595 The following is/are doing business as: EDESSA 9489 Dayton Way #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Edessa Ventures LLC 9489 Dayton Way #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: John Hadjar, Executive: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 05, 2013; Published: April 19, 26, May 03, 10, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013069308 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MAISON DU COUTURE - BEVERLY HILLS 2) BOY BILLIONAIRE - BEVERLY HILLS 468 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Richard Salow 2220 Colorado Ave. #515, Santa Monica, CA 90404; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Richard L. Salow: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 05, 2013; Published: April 19, 26, May 03, 10, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013077579 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BLOWN 2) BLOWN BEVERLY HILLS 9410 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Blown LA, LLC 445 N. Rossmore Ave. #313, Los Angeles, CA 90004; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Paul Lindsey, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 17, 2013; Published: April 26, May 03, 10, 17, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013077587 The following is/are doing business as: UNFORGETTABLE SMILE 448 N. Bedford Avenue Dr. #3, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; CB Hart Dental Corporation 448 N. Bedford Avenue Dr. #B, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Charles B. Hart, DDS, President:

Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 17, 2013; Published: April 26, May 03, 10, 17, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013079368 The following is/are doing business as: LINKING VETS 11835 W. Olympic Blvd. #405, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Leslie Reynolds-Rottman 11835 W. Olympic Blvd. #405, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Leslie Reynolds-Rottman: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 18, 2013; Published: April 26, May 03, 10, 17, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013077617 The following is/are doing business as: COOLBIRTH 2061 E. 37th St., Vernon, CA 90058; Randall Harrington 2061 E. 37th St., Vernon, CA 90058; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 17 2003: Randall Harrington: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 17, 2013; Published: April 26, May 03, 10, 17, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013077629 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LE CADEAUX A LA CAMPAGNE 2) LE CADEAU A LA CAMPAGNE 3) LES CADEAUX A LA CAMPAGNE 4) LES CADEAUX A LA TABLE 851 E. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA 90001; Baby Cie, Inc. 9046 W. 24th St., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Norman Kosser, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 17, 2013; Published: April 26, May 03, 10, 17, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013077640 The following is/are doing business as: 1) HAAS HOLISTIC 2) HAAS HOLISTIC HEALTH 100 Crescent Dr. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Lauren Haas 100 Crescent Dr. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2013: Lauren Haas: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 17, 2013; Published: April 26, May 03, 10, 17, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013077647 The following is/are doing business as: BABY SPACE 9170 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Baby Space, LLC 9170 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Caren Gitlin, Co-Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 17, 2013; Published: April 26, May 03, 10, 17, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013079689 The following is/are doing business as: K KULTURE APPAREL 110 E. 9th St. Suite #A-1156, Los Angeles, CA 90079; Katherine Kohan-Zakay 10551 Wilshire Blvd. #801, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Katherine Kohan-Zakay: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 18, 2013; Published: April 26, May 03, 10, 17, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013074313 The following is/are doing business as: BAR PROPERTIES 9265 Monte Mar Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; O. Arthur Rosenthal 9265 Monte Mar Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Barbara G. Rosenthal 9265 Monte Mar Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 01, 1976: O. Arthur Rosenthal, Barbara G. Rosenthal: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 12, 2013; Published: April 26, May 03, 10, 17, 2013 LACC N/C ––––––

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

BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0128771 Doc ID #0001422650342005N Title Order No. 11-0109015 Investor/Insurer No. 142265034 APN No. 4337004-128 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by NICHOLE HILTZ, A SINGLE WOMAN, dated 08/15/2006 and recorded 8/23/2006, as Instrument No. 20061878927, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/21/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 637 WEST KNOLL DRIVE NO 204, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $514,272.45. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bid-

P U B L I C N OT I C E S der at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the 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 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontr ustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 11-0128771.

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. DATED: 02/02/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A4379127 04/19/2013, 04/26/2013, 05/03/2013 ————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 9526-3088 TSG Order No.: 120409256CA-MAI A.P.N.: 5551-027007NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 11/15/2006 as Document No.: 20062527899, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: STERLING J. KIM, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale 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). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date and Time: 05/21/2013 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, Vineyard Ballroom, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1326 NORTH FAIRFAX 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 in an "AS IS" condition, 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, towit: $750,886.79 (Estimated).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, 1800-280-2832 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, T.S.# 9526-3088.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800-280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, Natalie Franklin "We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose."

A-4379363 04/19/2013, 04/26/2013, 05/03/2013 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0123524 Doc ID #0001544404462005N Title Order No. 11-0103854 Investor/Insurer No. 154440446 APN No. 4357002-008 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/07/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by AUSTEENE G COOPER, A SINGLE WOMAN, dated 12/07/2006 and recorded 1/2/2007, as Instrument No. 20070000118, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/21/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1831 BENEDICT CANYON DR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA, 902102006. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $900,814.63. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and author-

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

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 11-0123524.

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.

DATED: 01/26/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4377361 04/12/2013, 04/19/2013, 04/26/2013 ——————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013 066449 The following is/are doing business as: WE KNOW FRAUD 9461 Charleville Bl. #424 Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 1) Rene Johnson Sr. 2) Darlene Johnson 9461 Charleville Bl. #424 Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Rene Johnson Sr., President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 3, 2013; Published: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013 044554 The following is/are doing business as:

April 26, 2013 | Page 23 1) ALLIED COMPANY 2) DAVIDSON REALTY 204 S. Beverly Dr. #101 Beverly HIlls, CA 90212; Nick A. Danesh 2802 Woodwardia Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90077; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein on 1994 & 2007: Nick A. Danesh, Principle: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 6, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013 061717 The following is/are doing business as: NOBILITY & MONARCH REAL ESTATE ENTERPRISE 250 N. Canon Dr. PH. Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Brad Gene Jones, 250 N. Canon Dr. PH. Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s): Brad Gene Jones, Owner: Statement was filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 28, 2013; Published: March 29, April 5, 12, 19 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013056305 The following is/are doing business as: 1) TAL KAPOOR DESIGNS 2) DESIGNER TAL KAPOOR 3) TKD GROUP 4) TK DESIGNS 5) TK DESIGN GROUP 6) TAL KAPOOR DESIGN GROUP 7) TK INTERIORS 7759 Isis Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045; Tal Renee Kapoor 7759 Isis Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Tal Kapoor: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013056312 The following is/are doing business as: THEADORA M. 451 N. Moss St., Burbank, CA 91502; Linda de Sapio 451 N. Moss St., Burbank, CA 91502; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 07, 2013: Linda de Sapio: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013056323 The following is/are doing business as: NORM’S FOAM & FABRIC CENTER 3304 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Norman B. Marcus 3304 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Florence Marcus 3304 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 1975: Norman Marcus: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013056328 The following is/are doing business as: LOEW INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS 1880 Century Park East #1000, Los Angeles, CA 90067; David N. Loew 2222 Ave. of The Stars #2703, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 15, 1998: David Loew: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013056338 The following is/are doing business as: 1) STEVE BECOS & COMPANY 2) STEVE BECOS PRODUCTIONS 6280 W. 3rd St. #428, Los Angeles, CA 90036; Steve Becos 6280 W. 3rd St. #428, 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: Steve Becos: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013056342 The following is/are doing business as: CAMOLIN INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING 9461 Charleville Blvd. #357, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Saralinda Subbiondo 9461 Charleville Blvd. #357, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2013: Saralinda Subblondo: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013056345 The following is/are doing business as: BEJEWELED GEMS AND JEWELS 2) BEJEWELED DESIGNS 546 S. Norton Ave., Los Angeles, Ca 90020; Wendy Marsten-Guzin 546 S. Norton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020; Barbara Marsten 532 N. Rossmore Ave. #309, Los Angeles, CA 90004; The business is conducted by: JOINT VENTURE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Barbara Marsten, Owner:

Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013056354 The following is/are doing business as: LANE PHARMACY 9033 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Lane Medical Pharmacy 9033 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Shirley Frankel, V.P.: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013056368 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MAUR KNITS 2) “M---” 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #501, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Que Development & Design LLC 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #501, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 13, 2008: M. McCue, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013056375 The following is/are doing business as: 1) 2 BE POSITIVE 2) TWO BE POSITIVE 3) 2 B POSITIVE 4) TWO B POSITIVE 5) KER-APY 6) SOUL STONE 7) LIFE HAPPENS 8) LIFE HAPPENS BE POSITIVE 245 S. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Keren Lynn Greenberg 245 S. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Keren Greenberg: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 21, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013062298 The following is/are doing business as: HIGHPOINT HYBRIDS, LLC 315 S. Beverly Dr. #411, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; JD Ventures, LLC 315 S. Beverly Dr. #411, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 14, 2013: Jason D. Illoulian, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 28, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013049876 The following is/are doing business as: SCHECHTER ROSEN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2019 Thayer Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Angela Lappen Rosen 2019 Thayer Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Sari Paula Schechter 1868 Benecia Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 15, 2013: Angela Rosen: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 13, 2013; Published: April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership Operating under Fictitious Business Name Document Record #2013056394, Current File No. 20101211019 State of California County of Los Angeles, The following person(s) has/have withdrawn as a general partnership from the partnership operating under the fictitious business name: FERTILE GROUND ACUPUNCTURE, 1155 S. Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on 08/30/10 in the county of LOS ANGELES. Registered owners: Carrie Tanenbaum.

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ments required therewith to assist the CITY CITY OF in determining bidder BEVERLY HILLS responsibility prior to bid PROJECT and to aid the CITY in ADMINISTRATION selecting the lowest 345 FOOTHILL ROAD responsible bidder, neiBEVERLY HILLS, CAL- ther the fact of prequaliIFORNIA 90210 fication, nor any prequalification rating, will REQUEST FOR preclude the CITY from PREQUALIFICATION a post-bid consideration OF BIDDERS AND and determination of PREQUALIFICATION whether a bidder has INSTRUCTIONS FOR: the quality, fitness, capacity and experience GREYSTONE to satisfactorily perform FIREHOUSE the proposed work, and RESTROOM PROJECT has demonstrated the requisite trustworthiNotice is hereby given ness. that the City of Beverly Hills (“CITY”) has deter- The prequalification mined that all bidders for packages should be the construction of the submitted under seal to Greystone Firehouse the Office of the City Restroom (“Project”), Clerk, City of Beverly must be pre-qualified Hills, 455 North prior to submitting a bid Rexford Drive, Room on that Project. It is 290, Beverly Hills, CA mandatory that all 90210. The following Contractors who intend should be clearly to submit a bid, fully marked on the outside complete the prequalifi- of the package “CONFIcation questionnaire, DENTIAL PREQUALIprovide all materials FICATION STATEMENT requested herein, and FOR THE GREYbe approved by the STONE FIREHOUSE CITY to be on the final RESTROOM PROqualified Bidders list.

JECT” No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements. If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid. The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible, so that they may be notified of omissions of information to be remedied or of their prequalification status in advance of the prequalification deadline for this Project.

Answers to questions contained in the attached questionnaire are required. The CITY will use these documents as the basis of rating Contractors with respect to whether each Contractor is qualified to bid on the Project, and reserves the right to check other sources available. The CITY’s decision will be based on objective evaluation criteria.

The CITY reserves the right to adjust, increase, limit, suspend or rescind the prequalification rating based on subsequently learned information. Contractors whose rating changes sufficiently to disqualify them will be notified, and given an opportunity for a hearing consistent with the hearing procedures described below for appealing a prequalification rating.

BEVERLY HILLS

P U B L I C N OT I C E S

The prequalification packages submitted by Contractors are not public records and are not open to public inspection.

All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law.

However, the contents may be disclosed to third parties for purpose of verification, or investigation of substantial allegations, or in an appeal hearing. State law requires that the names of contractors applying for prequalification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the first page of the questionnaire will be used for that purpose.

Each questionnaire must be signed under penalty of perjury in the manner designated at the end of the form, by an individual who has the legal authority to bind the Contractor on whose behalf that person is signing. If any information provided by a Contractor becomes inaccurate, the Contractor must immediately notify the CITY and provide updated accurate information in writing, under penalty of perjury.

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

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

Contractors may submit While it is the intent of prequalification packthe prequalification ages during regular questionnaire and docu- working hours on any

day that the offices of the CITY are open.

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

the Contractor, whether or not the evidence is presented in compliance with formal rules of evidence. The Contractor will be given the opportunity to present evidence, information and arguments as to why the Contractor believes it should be pre-qualified.

Within one day after the conclusion of the hearing, the Appeals Panel will render a written determination as to whether the Contractor is pre-qualified. It is the intention of the CITY that the date for the submission and opening of bids will not be delayed or postponed to allow for completion of an appeal process.

The CITY may refuse to grant prequalification where the requested information and materials are not provided by the due date indicated above. There is no appeal from a refusal for an incomplete or late application, but re-application for a later project is permitted. Neither the closing time for submitting prequalification packages for this Project will be changed —————————— PROJECT 13-34 in order to accommodate supplementation of CITY OF incomplete submisBEVERLY HILLS sions, or late submisPROJECT sions, unless requested ADMINISTRATION by the CITY in its sole 345 FOOTHILL ROAD discretion.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 In addition to a contractor’s failure to be preREQUEST FOR qualified pursuant to the scoring system set forth PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS AND in the prequalification package, a contractor PREQUALIFICATION may be found not pre- INSTRUCTIONS FOR: qualified for either omission of or falsification of, PARKING FACILITIES WATERPROOFING any requested informaPROJECT FOR THE tion.

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Where a timely and completed application results in a rating below Notice is hereby given that necessary to pre- that the City of Beverly qualify, an appeal can Hills (“CITY”) has deterbe made by the unsuc- mined that all bidders for cessful Contractor. An the Waterproofing in appeal is begun by the City Parking Facilities Contractor delivering (“Project”), must be prenotice to the CITY of its qualified prior to submitappeal of the decision ting a bid on that with respect to its pre- Project. It is mandatory qualification rating, no that all Contractors who later than two business intend to submit a bid, days following notifica- fully complete the pretion that it is not pre- qualification questionqualified. The notice of naire, provide all materiappeal shall include an als requested herein, address where the and be approved by the Contractor wishes to CITY to be on the final receive notice of the qualified Bidders list. appeal hearing. Without a timely appeal, the No bid will be accepted Contractor waives any from a Contractor that and all rights to chal- has failed to comply with lenge the decision of the these requirements. If CITY, whether by two or more business administrative process, entities submit a bid as judicial process or any part of a Joint Venture, other legal process or or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint proceeding.

Venture, each entity If the Contractor gives within the Joint Venture the required notice of must be separately appeal, a hearing shall qualified to bid. The last be conducted no earlier date to submit a fully questionthan five business days completed after the CITY’s receipt naire is 2:00 PM of the notice of appeal Thursday, May 23, and not later than five 2013. Contractors are business days prior to encouraged to submit the date of the Notice prequalification packInviting Bids for this ages as soon as possiProject. Prior to the ble, so that they may be hearing, the Contractor notified of omissions of shall, in writing, be information to be remeadvised of the basis for died or of their prequalistatus in the City’s pre-qualifica- fication advance of the prequalition determination. fication deadline for this The hearing shall be Project. conducted by a panel consisting of three Answers to questions in the members of the contained Department of Public attached questionnaire Works & Transportation are required. The CITY senior management will use these docustaff (the “Appeals ments as the basis of Panel”). The Appeals rating Contractors with Panel shall consider any respect to whether each evidence presented by Contractor is qualified to

bid on the Project, and reserves the right to check other sources available. The CITY’s decision will be based on objective evaluation criteria.

diately notify the CITY and provide updated accurate information in writing, under penalty of perjury.

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

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

cessful Contractor. An appeal is begun by the Contractor delivering notice to the CITY of its appeal of the decision with respect to its prequalification rating, no later than two business days following notification that it is not prequalified. The notice of appeal shall include an address where the Contractor wishes to receive notice of the appeal hearing. Without a timely appeal, the Contractor waives any and all rights to challenge the decision of the CITY, whether by administrative process, judicial process or any other legal process or proceeding.

The CITY reserves the right to adjust, increase, limit, suspend or rescind the prequalification rating based on subsequently learned information. Contractors whose rating changes sufficiently to disqualify them will be notified, and given an opportunity for a hearing consistent with the hearing procedures described below for appealing a Contractors may submit prequalification rating. prequalification packWhile it is the intent of ages during regular the prequalification working hours on any If the Contractor gives questionnaire and docu- day that the offices of the required notice of ments required there- the CITY are open. appeal, a hearing shall with to assist the CITY Contractors who submit be conducted no earlier in determining bidder a complete prequalifica- than five business days responsibility prior to bid tion package will be noti- after the CITY’s receipt and to aid the CITY in fied of their qualification of the notice of appeal selecting the lowest status no later than ten and not later than five responsible bidder, nei- business days after sub- business days prior to ther the fact of prequali- mission of the informa- the date of the Notice fication, nor any pre- tion.

Inviting Bids for this qualification rating, will Project. Prior to the preclude the CITY from The CITY may refuse to hearing, the Contractor a post-bid consideration grant prequalification shall, in writing, be and determination of where the requested advised of the basis for whether a bidder has information and materi- the City’s pre-qualificathe quality, fitness, als are not provided by tion determination. capacity and experience the due date indicated to satisfactorily perform above. There is no The hearing shall be the proposed work, and appeal from a refusal for conducted by a panel has demonstrated the an incomplete or late consisting of three requisite trustworthi- application, but re-appli- members of the cation for a later project Department of Public ness. is permitted. Neither the Works & Transportation The prequalification closing time for submit- senior management prequalification staff (the “Appeals packages should be ting for this Panel”). The Appeals submitted under seal to packages the Office of the City Project will be changed Panel shall consider any Clerk, City of Beverly in order to accommo- evidence presented by Hills, 455 North date supplementation of the Contractor, whether submis- or not the evidence is Rexford Drive, Room incomplete 290, Beverly Hills, CA sions, or late submis- presented in compliance 90210. The following sions, unless requested with formal rules of evishould be clearly by the CITY in its sole dence. The Contractor marked on the outside discretion. will be given the opporof the package “CONFItunity to present eviDENTIAL PREQUALIFI- In addition to a contrac- dence, information and CATION STATEMENT tor’s failure to be pre- arguments as to why the FOR THE PARKING qualified pursuant to the Contractor believes it FACILITIES WATER- scoring system set forth should be pre-qualified.

PROOFING PROJECT” in the prequalification Within one day after the package, a contractor conclusion of the hearThe prequalification may be found not pre- ing, the Appeals Panel packages submitted by qualified for either omis- will render a written Contractors are not pub- sion of or falsification of, determination as to lic records and are not any requested informa- whether the Contractor open to public inspec- tion. is pre-qualified. It is the tion.

All information intention of the CITY provided will be kept Where a timely and that the date for the subconfidential to the extent completed application mission and opening of permitted by law. results in a rating below bids will not be delayed However, the contents that necessary to pre- or postponed to allow for may be disclosed to qualify, an appeal can completion of an appeal third parties for purpose be made by the unsuc- process. of verification, or investigation of substantial allegations, or in an appeal hearing. State law requires that the names of contractors I D A H O A I D A J E E R R A R E applying for prequalifi- S O L I N G I N O R D E R T O E B O N cation status shall be L O A D E R D O R M I T O R Y Z E S T public records subject to I S E E S E A H O R S E disclosure, and the first A R S E N A L S N O O Z E A L A R M S L E N D E R page of the questionO U T E A T K A A B E E T S naire will be used for that purpose.

C O M T E D E B I T C A R D U S E T O

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Each questionnaire must be signed under penalty of perjury in the manner designated at the end of the form, by an individual who has the legal authority to bind the Contractor on whose behalf that person is signing. If any information provided by a Contractor becomes inaccurate, the Contractor must imme-

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BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE / STORES Provide SALON Thoroughly Screened FOR LEASE Has Great Private Caregivers room with stations. and Available February 1st. WILSHIRE BLVD ***** Companions.

RETAIL FRONTAGE 2 Hairtylist Stations & SMALL OFFICE Licensed Bonded • Insured Available Now! *** SUITES *** • M EMBER BBB • NO NNN Great location & parking

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

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MAMA’S HOME CARE 323/655-2622

AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOME CARE a company that provides excellent and affordable home care.

All Utilities Included.

Must Lease Now! Call 310/246-1365

Please call for appointment.

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Academy of Motion Picture.

FACING OFFICE -

• Executive Suite $400up include utilities

[approx 900 square feet].

Also looking for Hairstylist Assistant For more info call 310/358-0936

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****** Please Contact David Crispi At:

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

1 Support/ Reception Area.

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

270 Sunset/Doheny Semi-Private Space for Rent 500-850sf., Mezzanine

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California Dreaming ® CENTURY CITY

Suitable Classes: Yoga, Pilates, • • • • • • Physical Therapy.

• Across LACMA • FOR MORE INFO. CALL: WILSHIRE BLVD., 310/859-1399 JUST EAST OF FAIRFAX.

Great Short-Term MUSCLEUNDER.COM Opportunity!

• 323/954-1318 • EXECUTIVE OFFICES AVAILABLE in Private Pilates Studio THE BEVERLY HILLS Shared Space For Rent GOLDEN TRIANGLE

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Fully equipped Boutique • • • • • • Pilates studio in • JUST REMODELED • Beverly Hills invite Elevator access.

Pilates instructors wth Rent Includes: their private clients to HVAC, electricity, join. FREE USE phone, high-speed ofTreadmill & power internet, use of conference room. plate machine.

CALL NOW FOR Call Irina / Owner At:

Maids Unit • Office $189,000•SELDOM AVAIL. Must own another condo @ Century Towers. to purchase.

242sq.ft. w/ Bath * * * * *

1+1 • $450,000 12TH FLR • LRG. BALCONY CENTURY PARK EAST • CITY OCEAN+MOUNTAIN VIEWS

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2+2 • $999,000 Century Towers • 7th Flr Dramatic Unobstructed Views Century City & Mountain! Elegant Remodel Flr. to Ceiling Windows, Elevated Ceilings Just Perfect!

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We Will 310/358-9052 C B • BH 310/203-8333 File & ————— Publish E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E IN BEVERLY HILLS 90210 Your Come to the heart of the golden triangle starting at $550 a month.

DBA. MOVE-IN SPECIAL’S: 310/258-0444

Information

Contact Cindy: 213-300-4492

Please Call: 310.278.1322

OLDWELL

ANKER

FREE wireless internet access phone reception/forwarding, mail receipt, conference room times and more..

For More

Licensed•Bonded•Insured

UPSCALE 3 BD. + 2 BA. CONDO FOR SALE/LEASE View, concierge, 24 hour guard gated complex, pool.

Maple wood floors, shutters, wine refrigerator, almost 1500 sf. on Las Vegas Bl. For Lease: $1,795/MO. For Sale: $359,000

One story corner • 4F with views office building with 2500-5000 sf lovely interior court@ 2.65/sf Call Suzanne Einhorn yard across the street Mylene 310/246-9625 of Prudential America from Beverly Hills on or 310/242-0507 702/858-0044 the corner of 5th Street & San Vicente Blvd., between Wilshire & Private Office Suite La Cienega Blvds.

KELEMEN at 9595 Wilshire Bl. O NE REAR PARKING REAL ESTATE 508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. SPACE INCLUDED .

(310) 966-0900 Location: 1 Large Executive all listings are on 498 S. San Vicente Bl. Window Office & Los Angeles, CA 90048 centurycityliving.com

Restaurant Location Available

Upscale Salon in West Hollywood has stations available for Hairstylist w/clietele. Great location

LAS VEGAS

468 North Camden Drive For more info call: 888-909-0210

www.gbcone.com

ø MOVE-IN FEES !

WILL RENT TO OWN Condo or Small House Westwood, Century City, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Westside Area’s Professional’s. No Pets.

Excellent Credit.

310/652-7290

407 GARAGE/ STORAGE

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

This Weeks Listings

Storage Space

CENTURY PARK EAST

Av a i l a b l e for Rent.

2 BED/2 BATH $625,000

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

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2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $795,000

Extra Large Corner. Open Kitchen Granite Counters. Stainless Steel 2 Jumbo Balconies. 270 degree city views. Total Renovation. Party Spa. Limestone Floors

Indoor/Outdoor Balcony.

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

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

415 ROOM FOR RENT

BEVERLY HILLS South Wetherly Dr.

Master Suite for RENT

W/ PRIVATE FULL BATH. Cable+internet ready.

Laundry room avail.

Female Only.

No Pets. $800/Month Please Call:

310/275-4364

425 HOUSES FOR RENT

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. REMODELED HOUSE 5 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH ************

300

Granite counters, wood

HOUSES FOR SALE

floors, full appliances,

2250 Bowmont Dr. BHPO • 90210 Remodeled. Lrg. Yard Single Level Home 3 Bdrm. + 3 Ba th

central air/heat, 2 car garage, beautiful yard.

$4,800/MO. Contact Haim at 323/244-9470

$1,895,000 Home 2400sf+Land 14,860sf

Open Sat+Sun 2-5pm 310/463-3030 H ALEH D OLATSHAHI R ODEO R EALTY

www. bhcourier .com

C L A S S I F I E D S A L E S / R E N TA L S

BEVERLY HILLS

425 HOUSES FOR RENT

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245 S. DOHENY

BRENTWOOD 1465 S. Beverly Dr.

B E V E R LY H I L L S

The Carlton

B E V E R LY H I L L S A D J .

11666 Goshen Ave.

WEST L.A. 12333 TeXaS Ave. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

Single

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Granite counters, balWiFi, central air/heat, cony, stove, fireplace, patio, dishwasher, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH controlled access, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH pool, intercom-entry, on-site elevator, parking, Apt. on Beverly Dr./Pico Apt. on Doheny w/garage laundry, parking. laundry facility. with 2 car garage parking 310/312-9871 310/207-1869 for 2 tandem spots, spots, W/D on site, LARGE, Shopping & Dining in W/D on site, LARGE, Brentwood Village lots of closets and light WESTWOOD lots of closets and light dishwasher, with granite 1380 Midvale Ave. BRENTWOOD dishwasher, central air/heat. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. countertops and private • • • • • • • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED balcony. Contact Haim 1 B d . + 1 B a .

Contact Haim at

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• 2 Bdrm.+ Den+2 Bath • Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, prkg.

• CHARMING & BRIGHT • Close to Cedars, restaurants, shopping & transportation.

• 310/246-3889 •

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218 S. Tower Dr.

• • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • •

Old World Charm !

Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING .

310/531-3992

~ 310/476-3824 ~

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE Bright unit.

Dishwasher, On-site laundry, parking.

Close to Brentwood Village.

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2 Bath • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • +

310/473-1509

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11640 Kiowa Ave.

Newly Updated 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

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Single ••••• • •

10992 Ashton Ave. Newly Remodeled, • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • • • Upscale, Bright, • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • • • • • Gorgeous & Spacious. Balcony, intercom Balcony, dishwasher, 310/472-8915 a/c, heated pool, WiFi, With Pool, balcony, entry, elevator, on• GORGEOUS UNITS • elevator controlled central air, fireplace, sight laundry, prkg.

Central air, large B R E N T W O O D Close to UCLA & access, on-site laundry, balcony, pool, elevator, stove, elevator, parking.

Close to 904-908 Granville Av. Westwood Village . on-site laundry, intercom entry, prkg.

Brentwood Village, 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. 310/479-8977 intercom entry.

Shops & Restaurants. • 310/476-2181 • 320 N. La Peer Dr. • • • • • • • 310/826-4889 • Close to shopping. W E S T W O O D • 310/246-0290 • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. CLOSE TO 10905 Ohio Ave. = BRENTWOOD = Includes: S H O P S & D I N I N G Granite counters, 417 S. Barrington Av. W E S T L . A .

• • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.• • : : : : : : 1342 Centinela Ave. • :::::: Fireplace, balcony, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • Beverly Hills • 1 Bdrm.

• - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • +1 Bath • 138 N. Hamilton Dr. laundry facility, Single •• • subterranean prkg. • 2 Bdrm.

• • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • Wifi, Bright, controlled • Bright Unit • + 1 Bath • Near Whole Foods.

Kitchenette, microwave, : : : : : : : : : : : : Granite countertops, access, balcony, 310/207-1965 Controlled access, Hardwood floors, pool, elevator, patio, on-site laundry facility pool, laundry facility, laundry facility, prkg.

C LOSE TO C EDARS , B R E N T W O O D controlled access, prkg. laundry, On-site Close To U.C.L.A. B EVERLY C ENTER , parking. Close to Close to 11931 Goshen Ave. 310/864-0319 R ESTAURANT R OW .

Brentwood Village. transportation.

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*BEVERLY HILLS* BEVERLY HILLS 8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled

at 323/244-9470

Rooftop pool, WiFi, pool, elevator, deck, gym, central air, • BRENTWOOD • controlled access, onintercom entry, BRENTWOOD elevator, on-sight laundry, parking. 125 N. Barrington Av. sight laundry, parking.

519 S. Barrington Ave. • Free WiFi Access • Close to U.C.L.A. • 2 Bdrm.

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323/244-9470

308 S. REXFORD B E V E R L Y

LARGE 2 BD. + 2 BA. Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, hardwood floors, parking, laundry on-site, private balcony, A/C and ample closets.

Call Haim at Call 323/244-9470

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= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Very spacious, granite counters, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village .

310/208-5166

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WILSHIRE CORRIDOR

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Wilshire Bl.

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∞ Luxury ∞ ∞ ∞Living ∞∞∞ with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc.

Dishwasher, central air, balcony.

Call: 310/470-4474

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————–––– 2220 S. Beverly Glen • • 424/744-6342 • — ————— —————–––– •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• V•ERY310/440-5051 U NIQUE • MUST SEE • WESTWOOD • • • Border of Single • • • • • • —————–––– —————–––– SANT A MONICA B E V E R L Y H I L L S • CONDO QUALITY • Granite counters, ~ WEST L.A. ~ 10933 Rochester Ave. • • •• L o t s o f • • 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. Jr .

Executive • • 1675 Colby Ave. built-in appliances, 8 4 3 4 th S t .

310/531-3992

LOW MOVE -IN !

• • Spacious • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Spacious a/c, fireplace, Character & Charm !

• 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. dishwasher, on-sight L.A.’S FINEST, MOST • Jr. Executive • Heated pool, balcony, a/c, *** pool, controlled access, Alcove fireplace, fridge, LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL •• laundry, parking. *** •• laundry facility, gated Balcony, controlled dishwasher, controlled access, a/c, stove, access, elevator, elevator, laundry laundry room, parking. facility, parking.

310/394-7132

• 310/247-8689 • 4 Blks. to Beach.

Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center & Trendy Robertson Bl. SANTA MONICA 808 4th St. ** BEVERLY HILLS * * 412 N. OAKHURST DR. * 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. * ~ Luxury Large ~ ** 1 Bd.+1 Ba. * * Large, Unique & 1 Bd.+Den+11/2 Ba.

310/207-1965

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11988 Kiowa Ave.

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1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

“The Mission ” • Westwood • * * * * * * • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • •

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Dining rm., appliances Gorgeous. Fireplace, incld., washer/dryer, balcony, dishwasher, intercom entry, wet bar, balcony, central elevator, prkg., pool. air, walk-in closet, • Close to Beach • 2-parking. No pets.

Large & Bright Unit. Every Extra Luxury: custom cabinets, granite Elevator, controlled countertops, stone entry, access, on-site pool, health club, spa. laundry facility, • Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • balcony, parking.

1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. Close to L.A., 90024 Brentwood Village, Contact Mgr.: Shops & Restaurants. • 310/864-0319 •

310/403-6812

310/394-7132

• 310/826-4889 •

6-Month Lease Avail.

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laundry fac., prkg.

Spacious & Bright. parking, intercom • Free WiFi Access • A/C, balcony, entry, WiFi and more.

310/473-5061 dishwasher, stove, • 310/552-8064 • intercom entry, Close To U.C.L.A. Rooftop jacuzzi with on-sight laundry, prkg. panoramic city views.

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WESTWOOD 1409 Midvale Ave.

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HOLLYWOOD • • • • • • • • • • • 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. 1236 Amhearst Ave. • • Single • • • S i n g l e • Large Unit • • • • • Bachelor 1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba. • • • Controlled access, E T

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WiFi, a/c, intercom Dishwasher, a/c, wet bar, controlled access, entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool. on-site parking C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. & laundry facility.

310/820-8584

310/478-8616

laundry facility.

Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

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*KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

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*BEVERLY HILLS* $2,100/MO. 2 BDRM + 2 BATH

BEVERLY HILLS TRIANGLE

NR. WILSHIRE / WESTWOOD

L O S A N G E L E S S A N TA M O N I C A 401 S. HOOVER St. N o r t h o f W i l s h i r e

• • • • • • • • • CONDO QUALITY • 8 4 3 4 th S t .

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Remodeled • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 2 Bd. + Den + 2 Ba. • Single $3,695/Month • • • • • • • • New kitchen w/ granite, S.S. appl., hrwd.+stone+ pool, tile flrs., french doors, dishwasher, elevator, balcony, a/c, lrg. closets, on-site laundry dishwasher, controlled and parking. access, elevator, 213/385-4751 laundry room, parking.

PRIME BRENTWOOD Heated pool/gym/sauna.

1000 GRANVILLE AVE. Also, 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

Control access,

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

310/980-3384 NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY 3 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. 4 Blks. to Beach.

Mediterranean Condo Call for latest properties O FFERING L ANDSCAPED ROOF GARDEN WITH BEVERLY HILLS Remodeled Apt. VIEW OF AMAZING 3 Bd.+2Ba. • $3,650 W AT E R F E AT U R E 2 Bd.+2Ba. • $3,300 Marble entry, Viking S.S.

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appl., hrwd. flrs., estate quality finish. Out cove office w/ fireplace, lrg.

2-balconies & stone patio, laundry in unit. $4,695/Month

310/980-3384

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Laundry, A/C, Yard, Garage.

Washer/dryer incld.

Very good location.

Very Spacious.

323/898-9241

1 BED / DEN / 2 BATH $2,700/MO Quiet Location, Lower floor Balcony

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1 BED / 1 BATH $3,000/MO

BEVERLY HILLS

LARGE, BRIGHT UPPER 3 BDRM, 2 BATH Air conditioning, dining room, breakfast room, service porch, double garage plus more... $3,650/MO. Call 310/785-0543

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. $3,850/MO. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Steve Geller Very Private & Spacious Coldwell Banker 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH 310/922-2141

High Floor, Skyliner Views Total Renovation, New Kitchen Granite, Wood Floors Luxurious Bath

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upper unit with breakfast 2 BED /2 BATHS BEVERLY HILLS and formal dining room. $3,600/MO • Large Luxury Apt. • Yard, laundry & parking.

High Floor. Fabulous $3,500/MO. 3 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,750 Renovation.

Unobstructed City 1,800sf., upper unit. Call 213/804-3761 Views.

Hardwood Floors. Open Central air, new carpet, Kitchen.

Stone Counters hrwd. flrs., newer kitch., BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 2 Jumbo Balconies all appl. prkg. No pets. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Bedford & Wilshire Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH 818/985-9773 upper unit with breakfast • Quiet 4-Plex • and formal dining room.

2 BDRMS / 3 BATHS Yard, laundry & parking. $7,850/MO

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

2,000 Sq. Ft. Ultra-Modern Décor 270 degree unobstructed views Large Living room. Open Kitchen 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath BEVERLY HILLS Approx. 2,000 Sq. Ft. 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH Granite Counters. Huge Master Suite PENTHOUSE Newer granite kitchen & hardwood floors, Completely remodeled CENTURY PARK EAST recessed lighting, new approx. 2000 sf. W/D in CENTURYTOWERS appliances, central air, unit, Central air/heat, PARK PLACE beautifully landscaped. rooftop access for BBQ, CENTURY HILL

>BEVERLY HILLS< > Upper Duplex <

Completely Remodeled. $3,750/Month Call: 310/271-9678 310/351-9190 Available in June.

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419 S. PALM DRIVE Beverly Hill, 90212

$3,400/MO. Gina 310/600-2997

LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

PRIME 90210 B E V E R LY H I L L S 412 N. PALM DRIVE

Superb Location

10966 OHIO AVE.

Newly Remodeled

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

Large upper unit facing 1 & 2 Bdrm. ** HUGE LUXURY ** brick courtyard in 10 unit FRONT APARTMENT Large & Bright, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH building. Near Century With stove, dishwasher, Wood floor, walk-in City & Roxbury Park on Hardwood floors, stall shower + tub, balcony, large closets, quiet pretty street. closet, breakfast area, washer/dryer in unit, ELEVATOR, laundry on Granite/Marble kitchen Hardwood floors, separate new kitchen appliances, each floor, intercom access. kitchen & dining, stove, and bath, fancy bar, subterranean parking. d/w.

No dogs.

No pets. Quiet building. hi-ceiling with crown Starting at $1,950 405 3/4 SHIRLEY PL. molding. laundry in unit, Call 323/252-5600 MUST SEE! Open by calling 2 side by side parking, 310/990-3266 323/653-3350 storage& much more. $3,395/MO. BEVERLY HILLS

Call 213/841-5599

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1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH 1380 Midvale Ave. CENTURY CITY ADJ. $1,495/MO. • • • • • BEVERLY HILLS VERY LARGE 3UNITS Stove, A/C, Fridge & 1 B d . + 1 B•a .

1 block from Century City 2 BEDROOM, 1 /4 BATH Parking. Special: 1/2 S i n g l e ••••• • $2,000/MO. 2 BD + OFFICE + 2 BA. • Securtiy deposit OAC.

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Pool, laundry facility, non **HOLLYWOOD ** C l o s e t o U . C . L . A .

310/473-1509 smoking building, no Retro 50’s Building dogs.

1 BD + 1 BA UPPER Call 310/826-8819 Hardwood floors, large ~ WESTWOOD ~ 10992 Ashton Ave. balcony, pool, laundry • • R O X B U R Y D R . B E V E R L Y H I L L S facility, parking. 1 Cat ok • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • TRIANGLE 1 Block South of Park No dogs. $1,495/Mo Balcony, intercom Superb Location 2 Bdrm.+21/2 Bath entry, elevator, onCall 323/823-7870 Newly Remodeled R ECENTLY U PDATED , sight laundry, prkg.

1 & 2 Bdrm.

Close to UCLA & remodeled kitchen, Large & Bright, ***BEVERLY HILLS*** Westwood Village .

1,400sf., central air, small Hardwood floors, BRIGHT & SPACIOUS 310/479-8977 pool, 2-prkg., storage. large closets, $2,850/Month washer/dryer in unit, UPPER 1 BEDROOM Contact Debra: new kitchen appliances, with balcony, carpeted W E S T W O O D 10905 Ohio Ave. subterranean parking.

310/721-7539 throughout, stove, • • • Starting at $1,950 2 Bd. +2 Ba. • • • fridge, laundry, parking • 1 Bd. 1 Ba. • MUST SEE! PRIME LOCATION + • •• 310/990-3266 No smoking. No pets. • SANTA MONICA Single Large unit over 1600 s.f. with lost of closet space, laundry facility and underground parking. $2,650/MONTH

By Appointment Only Call 310/557-3516

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LARGE & BEAUTIFUL Upper front unit. Hardwood floors, appliances, patio, front+back yard.

7-Blocks to Beach $2,595/Month

310/666-8360

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$1,425/MO. Call for appointment at 323/653-1892

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Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

Lower unit with fridge, washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

Call 310/880-7281

• WESTWOOD •

10933 Rochester Ave.

Stove, A/C, Hi-ceilings, Jr . Executive 2 BEDROOM + 2 BATH new carpets, bright unit.

Spacious a/c, fireplace, Hardwood floors, w/d 1 Parking. Pets OK. pool, controlled access, hook-up, dishwasher. Special: 1/2 Securtiy laundry fac., prkg. $1,900MO. deposit OAC. • Free WiFi Access • By appointment only.

Call 310/278-8999 310/473-5061 Call 323/244-9470

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DBA’s For More Information Please Call:

310.278.1322 www.bhcourier.com

Close To U.C.L.A.

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Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr ******* Associate Publisher Marcia W . Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Steve Simmons ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004) The Courier is proud to be a

WITH CHARITY FOR NONE, WITH MALICE TOWARD ALL

Education Partner

From the Publisher CLIF SMITH THEY ONLY SEQUESTER THE PEOPLE Government always strikes back when its funds are cut, even by a penny.

Whether it is a city council killing a recreation program, a police department deciding it needs to write more traffic tickets, or a school board eliminating sports, the reaction is always the same: cut what the people want and pay for. Keep that which enriches the bureaucrats and maximize the pain and inconvenience to the people.

Beverly Hills is fortunate today that it has a solid school board that does none of this. We have a new City Council majority that also shows no signs of punishing the people by taking away free parking to fund excessive pensions.

California tried that -- it threatened to close our state parks. That was the plan until someone found a secret slush fund stashed away to the tune of $54 million. Then we passed Prop 30 and the threats stopped. Does anyone doubt they would come up again if the people tried to impose spending discipline like the old “Gann Amendment” that put budget caps on California? Remember that?

That was when California had a surplus and government lived within its means. We had low unemployment, booming businesses and plenty of money.

So, what are we to suffer at the national level under President Obama?

With this “sequester,” the only people held hostage are the people. The tiny, tiny, tiny amount of money deleted from FUTURE spending (not today’s spending) is the reason given why the White House is now closed for the people to tour. It is the reason given why—amidst its billions in budget money, the Federal Aviation Administration decided that any reductions would come in the number of air traffic controllers. They comprise a small portion of the agency’s workforce, but will bear all the “reductions.”

Add to this the military—now cancelling traditional 4th of July celebrations and cutting back around the world. What? There’s no slack or fraud in the “disability” or Medicaid systems? No one is “gaming” the system that the Obama Administration can find?

Fact is, they are not even looking.

The “looking”—as revealed Wednesday by The Wall Street Journal via FAA whistleblowers—is limited to actions to inconvenience and thus punish the people.

This is 100 percent absolutely typical. How dare we as a nation spend less than the Administration and the Democrat-controlled U.S. Senate command? If we do, we will not be able to tour “the people’s house” where the President and family reside. We can’t travel anywhere on time. Our military cannot celebrate our nation’s independence.

So, will “we the people” do anything about this “punish the people” initiative? We certainly see little comment from the mainstream media—just the WSJ and Fox for the most part.

Are we sheep? Do Congress and the President represent us or their own interests?

The evidence is conclusive—but figure it out yourselves.

What sound do sheep make? Baaaaaaaaaa.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thank you to John Mirisch for his conviction, strength, and leadership for having asked councilmembers Brien and Gold directly where they stand as to the subway going under the high school.

Not that the community did not already know, but now the veil of deception and untruth has been lifted!!! The Brien/Gold song and dance of “yes we support, but no we won’t do anything about it,” was as insulting to the community as it was unbearable to endure.

I, along with many others, welcome Mayor Mirisch, Vice Mayor Lili Bose and Councilmember Nancy Krasne as our new majority.

Christine Skirmuntt Ford ****** What I don’t understand is that a large group of people who don’t care if the subway goes under Beverly Hills High School, graduated from the school. And, to think I believed all BHHS students turned out to be honorable and dependable people. These guys should take up a hobby of running the track at Beverly High, it’s healthier for the mind and body.

Sherry Tedeschi ****** I read your article about the the closing again of Crescent

Drive and was incensed that this would happen again. I wonder how many City residents used the skating rink compared to those of us unable to do that sport but use the City street almost every day.

I am a senior citizen who has lived in Beverly Hills since 1955 and on Benedict Canyon Drive

On Monday, April 15, on the streets of Boston, we witnessed the very opposite of Abraham Lincoln’s memorable words “With malice toward none, with charity for all.” Deliberately locating themselves at the finish line, “with charity for none, with malice toward all,” Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, fully aware of the plans and dreams of the hundreds of runners from near and far in the Boston Marathon, set off their explosives, hoping to watch with glee as the runners piled up just short of their long-anticipated goal.

What greater senseless hatred could be experienced than to shatter the eager hopes of the tired runners in sight of their goal? I have been struggling to conjure up what degree of causeless hatred could animate a man’s mind than to witness the panting marathoners cheated at the last moment from enjoying the fruit of their long preparations, their travels from near and far? Dzhokhar is hospitalized at this point, and one could hope that he survives if only to be adequately punished for his crimes.

The whole episode makes me feel ashamed, ashamed of being a member of the human race which is capable of this degree of such undeserved cruelty. I, in my turn, find myself wishing that Dzhokhar mends quickly so that he can be tried and punished by a jury of his peers.

The streets of Boston have already been swept clean of the effluvia of the ill-fated marathon, but it will be a long time before the embarrassing memories of April 15 will fade and Boston returns to its reputation as a bastion of higher learning, with its famous assemblage of colleges and universities, and as one of the cradles of the creation of these United States of America.

since 1957. Every change in traffic patterns has just made it more difficult for me to get into the western part of the City.

Coming across Sunset, there is no direct route to the high school–or any of the offices and stores in that area.

Let’s hope somebody can stop the City Council from this move.

Valeda Andler

RELAY FOR LIFE (Continued from page 5)

“I kind of went numb,” Bloom said. “I thought 'this must be wrong, I'm a healthy woman. I'm about to celebrate my 30th birthday.”

Bloom, who has worked with the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association for the last five years, said many different emotions ran through her head after the diagnosis.

“I Google'd it and the first website I saw said ‘median survival rate: 6 to 12 months’, so my thoughts are racing in a million different directions, I was upset

CIVILITY (Continued from page 5)

incidents throughout the City. One included a verbal confrontation between parents at Hawthorne School.

“This extends the umbrella of the ‘Embrace Civility’ theme from City Hall to the sidewalks and streets of Beverly Hills,” Sherman told The Courier.

The campaign becomes all the more

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

and scared,” Bloom said. “But I woke up the next morning and my whole mindset changed. I entered into fight mode and said 'I'm going to beat this’”.

Luckily for Bloom, the mole was caught early enough that the cancer had not spread. Bloom needed surgery. She was able to return to work immediately after surgery, but said the pain persisted for weeks.

Bloom said she has tried to use her experience to educate others on the importance of seeing a dermatologist.

“Everyone should go once a year, whether you are out in sunlight or stay in-

side all the time,” Bloom said. “I mean, my mole was on my stomach. How often is my stomach in sunlight? It's not a super common place to have it.”

Bloom said that for a time she felt guilty because her cancer fight wasn't as “intense” as others.

“A lot of people have had multiple surgeries and chemotherapy, but nobody has ever tried to lessen my experience.

Nobody says, ‘Oh, well you didn't go through chemo,’” Bloom said. “I am proud to be a cancer survivor. I feel so lucky and so grateful.”

timely given the recent road rage incident in Beverly Hills where a man rammed a bicyclist. Ironically, the idea for the Civil City initiative came about weeks before that incident happened.

“We’ve had a couple of incidents of road rage in the City that have made it clear this is something that is needed,” Commissioner Tom Pease said.

Pease said each resident would sign a civility pledge. There would be civility

stickers available to place on the back window of a vehicle and a sticker for bicycle helmets.

“Basically the idea of this is you’re not going to get there any faster driving like a crazy person, nor stopping for a stop sign.” Pease said. “This a reminder for people to be a little more civil.”

Sherman cautioned the initiative is still in preliminary stages and not yet ready to present to the City Council.

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