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Golda Berkman performs at a local school group event at the Luxe Hotel.

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Olympic runner Nick Symmonds visits BHHS track team.

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Foster Care Counts celebrates foster moms on Mother’s Day. 5

The Courier endorses Alan Jackson for D.A. For other ballot recommendations, see page 31.

HISTORIC HOTEL— Robbie Anderson, whose great grandmother and grandfather founded the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1912, released a comprehensive book chronicling the hotel’s history titled The Beverly Hills Hotel And Bungalows: The First 100 Years. See page 10 for photos from Anderson’s book launch last Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Beverly Hills Tunnel Hearing: ‘Metro Refused All Risk Studies’

Beverly Hills Hotel, City Celebrated In New Book

By Laura Coleman In honor of the Beverly Hills Hotel’s 100-year anniversary, fourth-generation Beverly Hills resident Robbie Anderson launched the most comprehensive book the City has seen since 1934, according to Cultural Her-

tiage Commission Chair Noah Furie, with The Beverly Hills Hotel And Bungalows: The First 100 Years. Anderson’s great grandmother and grandfather founded the hotel, which Mayor Willie Brien called the City’s “anchor”, (see ‘BH HOTEL,’ page 12)

Alan Jackson Brings Solid Record, Innovation To District Attorney Race G-Star partners with Top Chef’s Marcel Vigneron to host opening celebration. 5

Boy Scout Pack 100 holds annual Pinewood Derby with self-made cars.

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By John L. Seitz In a job that demands professionals, not politicians, Alan Jackson stands out. The career prosecutor’s credits include convictions in the Phil Spector and Mickey Thompson murder cases.

Jackson now carries the title assistant chief deputy district attorney of the Major Crimes Division in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office. He’s now running for the top spot in the June 5 primary election when the 46-year-old prosecutor hopes to succeed retiring District Attorney Steve Cooley.

“But more than simply being a litigator, the position carries with it the enormous responsibil-

Asst. Chief Deputy District Attorney Alan Jackson Courier Photo by Marla Schevker

ity of protecting victims rights and helping ensure public safety,” he said.

Jackson was born into an Air Force family, moving from his native Indiana to Germany, Vir(see ‘JACKSON,’ page 12)

LEED— U C L A Medical Center is the first to achieve L E E D Gold in the system.

George Christy, Page 6 The Follies Showgirls Take Over The Ahmanson Theatre In Stephen Sondheim’s Tour de Force That Was First Performed In 1971—This Revival Has Received 8 Tony Nominations Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

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UCLA Medical Building Earns System’s First LEED Gold Status The UCLA Health System Medical Office Building, 1223 16th St., near the new UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, which opened in January, has become the system’s first structure to achieve LEED Gold designation for sustainability.

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Designed by L.A.-based Michael W. Folonis Architects and built by private developer Nautilus Group Inc. in partnership with UCLA, the building's green features include a passive (see ‘UCLA,’ page 7)

By Marla Schevker Reporting directly from Metro Headquarters Expert testimony from Exponent Failure Analysis Associates at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s hearing yesterday on the Westside Subway Extension revealed that the transit agency failed to perform any risk analysis on its proposed site on Constellation or Beverly Hills High School. Instead, Metro simply said, “We don’t do risk assessments.”

Beverly Hills experts disproved conclusions from Metro’s consultants, engineering and construction management firm Parsons Brinckerhoff during a hearing yesterday in front of the Metro Board of Directors. The hearing was demanded by the

City of Beverly Hills under Public Utilities Code 30639 regarding the location of Metro’s station in Century City. The Beverly Hills Unified School District, in conjunction with the City, fielded witnesses including Leighton and Associates Principal Geologist Philip Buchiarelli, Earth Consultants International President and Senior Partner Eldon Gath and former California High Speed Rail Authority Southern California Regional Director and BHUSD consultant Tim Buresh.

Buchiarelli was on the team which spent almost four months trenching and conducting borings and cone penetrometer tests (cpt) at the Beverly Hills High School campus. This team of multidisciplinary experts con(see ‘METRO HEARING,’ page 18)

UNTIL THEY ARE HOME— Director Steven Barber (right) will be debuting his new documentary, Until They Are Home, narrated by Kelsey Grammar (left), on Memorial Day. For the full story, see page 7.

Milken Conference Pt. III — Americans’ National Treasure

By Laura Coleman The increasing scarcity of resources confronting the world’s growing population proved to be YO U N G A N D HANDSOME— S t e p h e n Costello, 30, and wife Ailyn Perez, 31, star as the doomed lovers Rodolpho and Mimi in Giacomo Puccini’s La B o h e m e , through June 2.

The opera premiered in 1896 in Turin, Italy, and continues to be performed around the world. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6.

Kelly & Massa Photography

a hot topic at the 15th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference held earlier this month at (see ‘MILKEN,’ page 18)

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NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCY: DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION – deadline to apply June 8, 2012 The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified residents to fill one vacancy on the Design Review Commission.

For more information on this Commission position, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400.

BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

JEWELS HOST BALLERINA—The Crown Jewels held its annual Royal Purple Luncheon at Spago with ballerina and teacher Dame Nadya Koscuik (third from left) as guest speaker. Koscuik, who also performed a selection from Swan Lake, began her career with the Bolshoi Ballet and went on to dance with several companies. Koscuik and her husband Golden founded the Masterpiece Dance Theatre, a dance conservatory at the American Jewish University, Familian Campus, in 1992. Koscuik has been teaching the Vaganova Method for more that 30 years. She received flowers from members of the group's board (from left): Marlene Ridgley, Grace Scherrer, Koscuik, Eleanor Moscatel, Marci Weiner and Annie Lehrer.

Photo by Maxine Picard

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HERE! O P E R AT I C BEAUTY— Beverly Hills residents Shallom, Golda and Jilla Berkman attended an event thrown by a local school group to honor teachers at Luxe Hotel last Thursday.

Opera singer Golda serenaded the crowd during the evening.

B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S

NEW COMMISSION—The members of the newly formed Cultural Heritage Commission were given certificates of appointment from the City Council April 10. Pictured (from left) are Mayor Willie Brien, Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Commission Chair Noah Furie, Commission Vice Chair Richard Waldow and Commissioners Rebecca Pynoos, Maralee Beck and Lisa Greer.

Cultural Heritage Commission Debuts Wednesday

By Laura Coleman The City’s newly formed Cultural Heritage Commission kicks off its inaugural meeting on Wednesday by reviewing its first application for a landmark

designation—The Beverly Hills Hotel—founding Chairman Noah Furie told The Courier.

“It is exciting that such an important property in the City’s history will be the first property

considered for landmark designation,” Furie said. “The hotel is so much a part of our history.”

The iconic site celebrated (see ‘CULTURAL HERITAGE,’ page 12)

City Council Raises Water Utility Rates By 7 Percent In FY 2012/13

By Marla Schevker The Beverly Hills City Council decided Tuesday to raise the City water rates by 7 percent in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012/2013 and an additional 7 percent in FY 2013/2014, which will result in an approximately $12 increase a month.

Vice Mayor John Mirisch voted against this rate increase.

“Sometimes you have to make a decision,” Councilwoman Lili Bosse said. “Right now it might hurt a little bit, but it’s the best decision for the

future.”

Senior Management Analyst Christian Di Renzo said the increase is necessary to mitigate a reserve draw-down to under the council required 25 percent, in FY 2012/2013 as the water utility completes its capitol improvement project with an expenditure of $7 million. The revenue will help pay back the approximately $5 million in annual debt service, maintain an obligatory bond covenant ratio, absorb any in(see ‘WATER UTILITY RATES,’ page 12)

SWEET AS SUGAR— Candy is a super sweet, 4-month-old female Shepherd Mix that is great with kids and cats.

She will grow to be 25-30 pounds. Those interested in adopting Candy should contact Kira Lorsch at 4Dogs@RHLGroup.com or visit FurBabyRescue.org to find a perfect rescue doggie match.

Sally Libow Dies At Age 81 Sally Libow, a Beverly Hills resident for nearly 50 years, died May 10 after a lengthy illness. She was 81.

Born in Racine, Wisconsin on June 3, 1930, Libow graduated from UCLA with a degree in kinesiology and worked as a substitute teacher in the BHUSD system for years.

The avid tennis player was also known for numerous philanthropic activities and as a

champion of persons and animals incapable of defending themselves.

She is survived by Mitchell Libow, her husband of 57 years, her daughter Rebecca Weinberg and son Michael J. Libow.

The family requests donations in her name be made to Pet Orphans, 7720 Gloria Ave.,Van Nuys, CA 91406, or at www.petorphansfund.org.

COKE SCHOLAR—Beverly Hills High School senior Elizabeth Brajevich (left) poses with fellow Coca-Cola regional scholarship winner Megan O'Brien outside the Coca-Cola factory in Atlanta. Brajevich attended the Coca-Cola Regional Scholars Banquet in Atlanta in March after being named one of 200 students from across the U.S. to receive a $10,000 scholarship from Coca-Cola.

COLLEGE FAIR—More than 500 people attended the Beverly Hills High School College Connections Fair.

Students were able to meet with representatives from more than 70 colleges that were in attendance, along with 10 exhibitors (college testing companies). There was also a workshop called “Applying to Arts Schools.” ASB and Service Learning students led about 25 college representatives and alumni on a tour of the school. Pictured (from left): Matthew Davidov, Chanel Taghdis, Peiman Refiezadeh, Carly Stone, Anton Saleh and Jason Friedman.

OLYMPIC ADVICE — U.S. Olympic track and field runner Nick Symmonds visited BHHS Tuesday and spoke with the team for about a half hour. Pictured, from left: Sydney Segal, Symmonds, Chanan Batra and Alex Rohani. Segal, Batra and Rohani will compete in the CIF Southern Section Division III finals Saturday at Mt. SAC. Courier Photo by Matt Lopez

Olympian Nick Symmonds Visits Beverly High

By Matt Lopez U.S. Olympic runner Nick Symmonds visited Beverly Hills High School Tuesday to impart some of the wisdom that helped him earn a spot on the

2008 U.S. Olympic Team in Beijing, China.

Symmonds took time from his busy training schedule to field questions from the team at the BHHS track for about a half

hour, advising on everything from how many times a week to train (Symmonds trains twice a day, seven days a week), what to eat (“If all the food on your (see ‘OLYMPIAN,’ page 11)

Council Bows to Citizens on Roxbury Park

By Marla Schevker The Beverly Hills City Council took a small step forward Tuesday with the plans for the Roxbury Park Community Center and unanimously

agreed to further study the demolition of the existing building and constructing from scratch. No action was taken at the study session and the center will be going back to the

Recreation and Parks Liaison Committee for additional discussion.

The council unanimously agreed that preserving the (see ‘ROXBURY PARK,’ page 11)

ARBOR DAY—Lorenzo Ipson and Alezzandro Ipson plant trees at the annual City of Beverly Hills Arbor Day tree planting celebration. Children from La Cienega preschool joined City officials for the annual celebration.

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Rodeo Drive Renaissance and Renovation Continues

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills’ most luxurious 2.5-block stretch can soon boast a faux diamond larger than the typical visitor when Paolo Bongia opens it’s first U.S. store this fall at 439 N. Rodeo Dr. “It’s a great addition to Rodeo Drive,” Architectural Commissioner Fran Cohen said

before she voted in favor of a façade remodel at her commission’s meeting on Monday.

Designs for the entrance of the Beruit-based jewel house include a glass-formed diamond replica along the door.

Also scheduled for a fall opening is the revamped Prada store at 343 N. Rodeo Dr., which began interior construc-

tion last Friday.

On Wednesday Prada approached the Architectural Commission in order to get the approval for a revised exterior facade.

Renovations include the addition of plaid floors composed of individually cut white and black marble laid out in a geometric puzzle.

MOTHER’S DAY LOVE—Foster Care Counts founders Tony and Jeanne Pritzker with platinum sponsors of the 4th annual Foster Mother's Day celebration. Front row (from left): Jeanne and Tony Pritzker; Lauren Becker of Foster Care Counts and Henry Morita of Nestlé.

Back row (from left): Stephen Leach of Nestlé; Alice Chung of Paul Mitchell; Meredith Shevory of Jouer Cosmetics and Julie Morgan. Not pictured: Carl Schuster.

Foster Moms Get Mother’s Day Bash

SENIOR NIGHT—The Beverly Hills High School varsity volleyball team celebrated senior night on May 1.

From left: Larry Agaba, senior Hamzat Agaba, Eli Lloyd, Jack Sternshein, Ronan Massana, Lorna Cass, senior Tyler Hensley, Daniel Dayan, senior William Park, Lucas Wohl, Coach Ben Smyth, senior Daniel Tabariai, Lilly Tabariai, Ebby Tabariai, Bert Adams, senior Brandon Adams, Tami Adams, Coach Jonathan Ramin. Coach Carlon Haywood is not pictured.

El Rodeo’s Ciurlizza Headed To Cannes Film Festival

By Matt Lopez Carlos Ciurlizza’s dream came true last month when his short film, “Ready to Talk”, was officially accepted into Cannes Film Festival.

Ciurlizza, an instructional assistant at El Rodeo School, traveled to Cannes, France this week to showcase his film, one of more than 80 that will be displayed at the Cannes Short Corner section.

Ready to Talk, co-written

by Ciurlizza and director Ange-

Carlos Ciurlizza

les Reine, is a drama centered on the coping process for a community attempting to move forward in the months and years following a middle

school shooting.

“Many stories that deal with school shootings focus on the event, but not what happens after,” Ciurlizza said.

“Nobody is talking about what’s happening in Columbine right now.”

Ciurlizza said he and Reine will be given an opportunity to pitch the film to producers at Cannes with the hopes of getting enough funding to turn it into a featurelength film.

DENIM NATION—Rodeo Drive newcomer G-Star, which opened as the only exclusive denim brand on the street in February, partnered with Top Chef’s Marcel Vigneron to host a private shopping night featuring a DJ, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Pictured (from left): Marcel Vigneron of Modern Global Tasting and G-Star General Manager Keethan Kitt.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

Silent Film Fundraiser at Royce Hall Sunday

By Laura Coleman On Sunday, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will hold its 23rd annual silent film fundraiser at Royce Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Carl Davis, the icon responsible for more than 100 film scores, will conduct the versatile 40-member orchestra in concert to two Harold Lloyd

films - The Kid Brother (1927) and High And Dizzy (1920).

Known as the “father of romantic comedy,” according to Harold’s granddaughter Suzanne Lloyd who oversees the archives, the films of the former Beverly Hills star always showcase the triumph of the good guy.

According to the orches-

tra’s artistic director and conductor Jeffrey Kahane, one highlight of the evening will be Davis conducting the U.S. premiere of his newly composed score for High And Dizzy.

Tickets start at $35. For $350, attendees have access to a celebratory post-film supper.

For information or to purchase tickets, contact 213-622-7001.

IN VINO VERITAS—Viva Vino LA kicked off its week-long Italian wine festival with a wine tasting for proprietors at Caffe Roma on N. Canon Drive on Monday. Pictured from left: Allison Levine with Please the Palate, Lucia Peretti with the Italian Chamber of Commerce, Alessia Botturi with the Sommelier Association and Letizia Miccoli with the Chamber of Commerce.

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By Marla Schevker Mother’s Day is a celebration for anyone who is a mother, but it takes on a special meaning for Beverly Hills resident Jeanne Pritzker.

A mother of eight (six bio-

logical children, two foster), Pritzker hosted her fourth annual Mother’s Day event through her organization Foster Care Counts. Pritzker’s organization hosts a pampering event (see ‘MOTHER’S DAY,’ page 12)

GEORGE CHRISTY

Ryan Miller: Capture Imaging

Tony nominees Danny Burstein and Ron Raines

Director Eric Schaeffer and Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie

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Follies stars Victoria Clark, Tony nominee Jan Maxwell and Elaine Page celebrated after the premiere performance at the Ahmanson Theatre. This revival of Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece earned 8 Tony nominations.

Good times and bum times, I’ve seen them all and, my dear, I’m still here.

Plush velvet sometimes, Sometimes pretzels and beer, But I’m here.

Stuffed all the dailies In my shoes.

Strummed ukuleles, Sung the blues, Seem all my dreams disappear, But I’m here.

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Sondheim’s musical tour de force at the Ahmanson Theater running through June 9th.

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n adult entertainment if ever there was one,” affirmed LA Times’ Charles McNulty in his ecstatic review of this homage to Broadway showgirls who return for a 30th reunion at their home turf, the Weismann Theater, before it’s demolished to make way for a parking lot.

Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie

o belts Elaine Page as ny number of Sondheim showgirl Carlotta Campion in Follies, the gorgeous revival of songs from Follies are considJames Goldman and Stephen ered classics by sophisticated theatergoers.

I’m Still Here, indisputably, the showstopper sung by Yvonne DeCarlo during the 1971 premiere.

Others being Broadway Baby, Losing My Mind, Could I Leave You, In Buddy’s Eyes, Who’s That Woman, Too Many Mornings, Beautiful Girls, One More Kiss, etc.

Lilly Tartikoff Karatz with Matthew Morrison and Stacy Keibler during the 19th annual Revlon/Walk benefiting cancer research for women.

Lilly founded the event and has raised $68 million over the years.

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riginating at the Kennedy Center with a budget of $7.6 million, this Follies revival has been nominated – praise Allah! -- for eight Tony Awards.

Backed by a 28piece orchestra, director Eric Schaeffer’s sensational cast of 41 players lights up the Ahmanson Theater with its flawless performance.

Warren Carlyle’s choreography sizzles, as do his parades of the sexy spectres. Tall and longlegged and beautifully endowed showgirls floating hither and yon and haunting the stage as ghosts of good times gone by.

Costumiere Greg Barnes,

pening nighters included Matthew Morrison, Angela Bassett and Courtney Vance, Connie Towers and John Gavin, Mario Lopez, Ricky Jay, Bill Condon, Annie Potts, Doris Roberts, Sandra Tsing Loh, Barbara Luna, James Van Der Beek, John McCook.

Congratulations

and bows to Eric and his colleagues for helming a glittering production, a triumph of stunning showbiz savvy. Who would have guessed that Eric hails from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, a small town with a population of 4,000?

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man tried stopping Williams from going to dinner there. The doorman caved.

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ucky we were to meet a Ziegfeld Follies beauty from Texas several decades ago.

The late Jean Howard arrived in Hollywood and mesmerized MGM’s Louis B. Mayer.

Legend has it that he was madly in love with her, married though he was.

Traveling together in Europe, New York, etc. When Jean wed Charlie Feldman, the hotshot agent representing Garbo, along with superstars of that era, Mayer, insanely jealous about Jean’s marriage, banned Charlie from the MGM lot. But Garbo was a cash cow, Mayer needed her, and Lothario Charlie – famous for his dalliances! – wasn’t ousted very long.

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ime and again we’ve heard about Jean and Charlie from their contemporaries.

They hosted glamorous Saturday night soirees at their Coldwater Canyon estate.

Bette Davis frequently claimed that Saturday night was Party Time in Tinsel Town. The stars played after filming on Saturdays (theirs was a six-day work week), with Sundays off to learn scripts.

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mong Jean and Charlie’s guests were Judy Garland and Sammy Davis Jr. crooning alongside the grand piano, Jerry and Connie Wald, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Warren Beatty, Billy and Au d rey Wilder, Ann and J a c k Wa r n e r, Marlene

New York Times feature about a former Ziegfeld Follies girl inspired Sondheim to create Follies.

Famous for “changing the face of the American stage, musical productions and America’s music,” Florenz Ziegfeld, Chicago-born, launched stars such as Fanny Brice, Anna Held, Eddie Cantor, and hired composers Irving Berlin and Victor Herbert for his lavish productions. While not a musician, Ziegfeld became “the musical stage’s Barnum Javier Orman with wife Janai delivering beau- Brugger, who stars as Musetta tiful women, scantily clad, sometimes nude and plenty of them.”

A defender of civil rights, he employed Bert Williams, the first successful black vaudeville p e r f o r m e r.

Ziegfeld threatened to move out of his apartment building Conductor Patrick Summers with when the door- mezzo-soprano Susan Graham

Christopher Koelsch is L.A. Opera’s new president and CEO

Dietrich, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, Fred Astaire, Clifton Webb, Oscar Levant.

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ean developed a passion for photography, and documented those high times in Tinsel Town. Her coffee table tome, Jean Howard’s Hollywood, is chockablock with hundreds of alluring photos. Published by Abrams, and not to be missed by Hollywood aficionados and historians.

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wo years ago, Stephen Sondheim celebrated his 80th birthday, and was honored with a PBS special, hosted by David Hyde Pierce. A Who’s Who of Broadway Babies, if you will – Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Audra McDonald, Mandy Patinkin, Elaine Stritch, Victoria Clark, Donna Murphy, George Hearn, Michael Cerveris, Nathan Gunn, Marin Mazzie, Joanna Gleason -- performed with the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall.

Singing Sondheim selections from Follies, A Little Night Music, West Side Story, Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, etc.

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hanking all after the deafening applause, Stephen quoted Alice Roosevelt Longworth, the tell-it-like-is daughter of President Teddy Roosevelt. “First you’re young ... then you’re middle-aged ... and then … you’re wonderful!”

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Baritone Artur Rucinski, who sings Marcello, with wife Aleksandra

Steve Cohn Photography

George Christy

S a n Diegoborn, spent “a year and a half of m y life” creating the barelythere Follies’ Terri White with l i n Angela Bassett gerie, towering headdresses, dragonfly wings, and billowing trains. “A feast of beads, sequins, crystals, tulle, feathers, lace … works of art,” says Eric Schaeffer.

“Hard to believe the show was written 41 years ago, it feels so fresh and imaginative in its construction. Very daring with its raw emotion, searching for one’s soul, connecting or disconnecting with people.”

Bass Robert Pomakov sings Colline in L.A. Opera’s production of La Boheme and joins Rupert Hemmings, L.A. Opera’s director of production, during opening night at The Music Center. Robert’s Opera Bob’s Public House, in Toronto, is on Dundas Street West; where music and sports fans meet.

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May 18, 2012 | Page 7 AND THEY’RE OFF—The Beverly Hills Cub Scout Pack 100 held its annual Pinewood Derby last weekend. The boys make their own cars from a block of wood and race them down a ramp. Pack 100 consists of Matthew Omrani, Nader Al-Najar, Simon Ferris, Evan Baron, Darius Daneshgar, Matthew Goldner, Joey Simon, Koby Falconeri, Andrew Blauvelt, Michael German, Isaac Morris, Alex Austin, McClean Creith, Eli Hacker, Charles Espy, Casey Hartman, Noah Klewicz, James Blauvelt, Bartu Geyik, Trevor Dohm, Jack Klines, Kyle Ting, Joey Austin, Nate Esmaeiliyan and Justin Wolf.

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design, recycled and locally sourced materials, efficient water systems and a rooftop photovoltaic system that provides approximately 15 percent of the building’s energy needs.

The three-story, 50,000-square-foot edifice houses eight operating rooms for outpatient surgery, a linear accelerator for radiation oncology, as well as space for future growth, a laboratory and a pharmacy.

It also contains clinical offices for several UCLA Department of Medicine practices, including the Food & Drug Allergy Care Center, Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, digestive diseases, pulmonary and sleep medicine and nephrology.

The glass, steel, concrete and bamboo Modernist structure is formed by a pair of rectangular concrete volumes joined by an expansive glass box housing the naturally lit atrium.

Landscape architect Pamela Burton & Company designed a series of green spaces there including a large garden with seating.

The building also features the West Coast’s first fully automated parking system that automatically parks and retrieves visitors’ cars while they wait in a nearby parking lobby. The state-of-theart system accommodates 385 cars in a footprint 50 percent smaller than conventional garages.

Visitors pull onto one of six parking platforms, exit their cars and visit a nearby kiosk for their parking ticket.

The system then automatically places the car into a compartment based on its size. When leaving the building, visitors swipe their ticket, make a payment and wait while the system retrieves the car.

“It’s like a giant vending machine for your car,” explains Randall Miller, president of Nautilus Group, who developed the customized system based on technology in use on the East Coast and in Europe.

Before its opening, the building captured awards for its innovative design from the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health, AIA/Los Angeles Chapter, Southern California Development Forum and Westside Urban Forum.

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

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 Ferragamo Profits Rise 10.2% Growth in all geographical markets and a spike in sales of footwear, handbags, leather accessories and fragrances helped Salvatore Ferragamo SpA increase net profits by10.2 percent in the first quarter to $22.2 million, compared with $21.7 million, in the same period last year.

In the period ended March 31, revenues rose 23.4 percent to $340 million, compared with $294.5 million, last year.

Salvatore Ferragamo 457 North Rodeo Dr. WWD Richemont Profits Jump 42.7% in Year Profits at Compagnie Financière Richemont soared 42.7 percent to $2.1 billion in the 2011-12 fiscal year on the back of record sales and profits in the jewelry and watch divisions, and doubledigit sales gains across all regions.

Richemont said the jewelry and watch divisions — which include Van Cleef & Arpels, IWC and JaegerLeCoultre — reported “record” sales and profits, despite the strength of the Swiss franc and the rising cost of precious materials and input costs.

Johann Rupert, the company's executive chairman, chief executive and shareholder of reference, said that sales in the month of April — the first month of the new fiscal year — rose 29 percent year-on-year, although the company remained “mindful” of the unstable economic environment, particularly in the euro zone.

The company also announced a cash dividend of 0.55 Swiss francs per share, to be paid at the annual general shareholders' meeting in September. The dividend is 22 percent higher than last year, the company said.

WWD

L.A. Philharmonic, Rodarte Team Up Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy are designing for the stage yet again — their operatic costume debut, though their maternal grandmother was an opera singer — for the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s production of “Don Giovanni” starring Mariusz Kwiecien.

The designers are collaborating with Swarovski, as they did for the Swan Lake costumes for Darren Aronofsky’s “Black Swan.” Six showpiece costumes in “Don Giovanni,” including the headpieces, gowns and wigs of characters Donna Elvira, Zerlina and Donna Anna, incorporate over 130,000 Swarovski Elements.

Performances of “Don Giovanni” — the first installment of a three-year Mozart/Da Ponte opera project —will run from Friday to May 26 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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Until They Are Home Premieres On Memorial Day At Directors Guild

By John L. Seitz Until They Are Home, a Vanilla Fire Productions’ documentary chronicling the search for the remains of missing U.S. Marines of World War II who were killed in the battle on the island of Tarawa in November 1943, will have its world premiere at 7:30 p.m. on Memorial Day (May 28) at the Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd.

With narration by actor Kelsey Grammer and featuring an original song She Won’t Let Go by country star Clint Black, the film is directed by Steven C. Barber, produced by Matthew Hausle and Tamara Henry and executive produced by Tim Shelton.

The film brings to light the dedication of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) team members, largely unsung heroes who, until now, have gone unrecognized.

These young men and women returned in 2010 to the site of one of the most horrific battles of World War II in order to bring home the remains of a few U.S. servicemen and fly the remains back to American soil.

The Pentagon activated the JPAC in 2003, to research and recover the remains of more than 83,000 unaccounted-for Americans from foreign wars in order to support the Department of Defense’s personnel accounting efforts.

JPAC has more than a dozen teams who travel the globe on recovery missions, and Until They Are Home is the story of one of those missions.

For Barber, the film is sequel to his previous effort 2008’s Return To Tarawa: The Leon Cooper Story, narrated by Ed

Harris, which won “best documentary” at film festivals in New York and Milan.

Leon Cooper, now age 93, is one of the few remaining survivors of the battle of Tarawa and this first film tells the story of his 2008 return to the battlefield where he fought 65 years earlier as a U.S. Navy commander.

During his 2008 return visit to Tarawa, he was able to confirm firsthand many disturbing conditions about that site where the remains of several hundred Americans still lie neglected and forgotten on the island.

Deeply disturbed by what he saw there, Cooper dedicated his life to garner local support for his restoration plan to clean up the Red Beach and the entire island, including the building of a modern incineration facility to relieve the island’s issues of refuse disposal.

His efforts gained the attention of Sen. Dianne Feinstein and local Rep. Henry A. Waxman who became involved in Cooper’s cause and were instrumental in presenting the issues to Congress in 2009, and having legislation written for a mandate to fund a JPAC mission to recover U.S. MIA remains.

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green space is a priority, even if it means adding a subterranean level to the single-story building for storage or mechanical facilities.

Although nothing was decided regarding the basketball courts, it was agreed they are important, but do not necessarily have to be inside.

“I do think it’s nice to have two basketball courts there,” Mirisch said. “[But] we’re in southern California, it’s a nice day most of the year and we can use outdoor basketball facilities.”

Last week the City received a cost estimate for the renovation from construction company C.W. Driver, which stated the modernization would cost approximately $6.1 million.

This would include a major overhaul of the building including the HVAC components, roof structure and electrical systems.

The building would also need to be upgraded to meet

OLYMPIAN (Continued from page 4)

plate is the same color, you're doing it wrong,” Symmonds says) and sleep (“Getting enough sleep is so important to running, my rule is to never wake up to an alarm clock,” he told the team.)

With many of Beverly High’s top runners preparing

May 18, 2012 | Page 11 current Americans With Disabilities Act requirements that are not currently met.

The $6.1 million does not include any programmatic limitations and inefficiencies of the existing building, nor would it address any park improvements, Associate Project Manager Donielle Kahikina said.

“I’d like to see an analysis of what it would cost to build a building that is similar in size, scope and impact to what we have currently,” Councilwoman Lili Bosse said.

This does not mean renovation is off the table. The council agreed to hire architecture firm RTK, at a cost of $157,000, to help with the basic drawings for the project.

RTK was hired to peer review The Albert Group, which worked on the project that was rejected last December.

This will allow the council to compare renovation to building new on an equal scale.

Parks and Urban Forest Manager Ken Pfalzgraf told the

council he felt the playground equipment at the park would need to be replaced over the next three years, which will cost approximately $425,000 for the equipment and pouredin-place playground surface.

Playground equipment needs to be replaced every eight years. He also told the council fixing the drainage would cost between $348,908 and$561,800.

In an effort to create a long-lasting building, Bosse expressed concern over the storm drain underneath the park, feeling it would be advantageous to replace the drain while constructing the community center.

Kahikina said she didn’t know the cost for replacing the storm drain and would bring the price and typical life expectancy to the liaison committee at its next meeting.

Mayor Willie Brien said it is likely the Roxbury Park Community Center will be coming back before the council over the summer for additional direction.

for the CIF Southern Section Division III finals Saturday at Mt. SAC, the expert advice from an Olympian and fourtime USA Outdoor Champion in the 800-meter run came at the perfect time.

“I get a kick out of going to schools and talking to kids about why I love running,” Symmonds told The Courier.

“Beverly Hills is a really beau-

tiful area and the track is great.

I was kind of blown away by it.”

Symmonds is currently hard at work training for a shot at the 2012 Olympic Team and will race tonight at the Occidental Invite at Occidental College.

He is working toward the Olympic Trials in late June.

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creases in the cost of water and the overall operations and maintenance budget.

The City raised the water utility rates 8 percent in FY 2008/09 and again in 2009/10.

Di Renzo said the increases helped in the repayment of debt service issued for the purchase of the reverse osmosis treatment plant and the replacement of the Coldwater Canyon reservoir.

After recently raising the water utility rates 16 percent over two years, Mirisch said he believed the City should be cutting other aspects of the budget rather than increasing

CULTURAL HERITAGE (Continued from page 4)

its centennial anniversary last weekend.

Furie said that several property owners, both commercial and residential, have expressed interest in acquiring landmark status, but the 100year-old hotel is the only application the commission has received thus far.

Vice Mayor John Mirisch, a staunch proponent of the commission’s founding, said The Beverly Hills Hotel was an appropriate first selection to receive landmark designation.

He said the “long overdue” Historic Preservation Ordinance is an important step in

the rates another 14 percent over two years.

“We can try to look at things in [the budget] in straight little piles but it’s all interconnected,” Mirisch said. “We talk about fiscal responsibility and in my opinion by refusing to allow these routine rate increases perhaps we could show more discipline… and figure out other ways. We have to figure out another way because to me, this is not right.”

In April of this year, the Metropolitan Water District Board voted to increase the wholesale water rate by an average of 5 percent in each of the next two years. The total cost to the City for the first year is equal to 6.7 percent.

preserving the community’s history.

“Hopefully this is something that is going to add a layer of texture and history that will connect the residents to the City,” Mirisch said. “This is not just about preserving physical buildings, it’s about delving into history and preserving it.”

In addition to a swearing in ceremony, the commission will hammer out some of the nuts and bolts that will comprise its purview, including initiating plans to create a master architect list and historic resource survey.

The first Cultural Heritage Commission meeting will be held at City Hall on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

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on May 12, 1912.

“Nobody’s better qualified to tell the legendary story of the hotel,” Robinson Garden Executive Director Tim Lindsay said.

At an exclusive event in the hotel’s Polo Private Room last Saturday evening, power players, stars, public officials (including the entire City Council), and those integral to the success of the book schmoozed over cocktails and tray-passed

MOTHER’S DAY (Continued from page 5)

every year on Mother’s Day. This year’s event included catering from Wolfgang Puck.

“These people are working so hard to take care of [the] kids,” Pritzker said. “While they are in the care of the state, they belong to all of us, and we want to honor the people who step up and take them into their homes.”

Foster Care Counts is an organization created to raise

JACKSON (Continued from page 1)

ginia and other stops until ending up in Austin, Texas.

After graduating from high school, he served a four-year hitch in the “family business”— the Air Force—and returned home to earn a B.A. degree in government from the University of Texas in 1991 under the G.I. Bill and completed his J.D. at Pepperdine University’s School of Law in 1994.

Jackson immediately signed on with the L. A. District Attorney’s Office and during a 17-year career there has spent five of them with the Hardcore Gang Division (96 percent conviction rate handling more than 60 serious cases) in Compton and, since 2004, as assistant head deputy of the Major Crimes Division.

He leads an elite squad of

delicacies that even the most health-conscious had trouble refusing.

“Robbie is Beverly Hills,” Greg Poirer, creator of ABC's new mystery series Missing, said. “He is ‘Mr. Beverly Hills.’”

The 396-page beautifully composed tome with 540 illustrations offers not just insight into Anderson’s family history, but truly the history of the 98year-old City of Beverly Hills.

Touted as the birthplace of the City, the classic mission revival-style hotel transformed

the burgeoning would-be City into a destination when it opened, offering luxury to the region’s visitors, including a private telephone in each room and hot water.

“This is the culmination of 10 years of cataloging, scanning, retouching and employing the best of the best to assist me in the production of this great book,” Anderson said.

The book is available at The Beverly Hills Hotel gift shop, Book Soup or online at thebeverlyhillscollection.com.

awareness about issues surrounding foster care.

“It was created to figure out how the private sector can get involved in supporting various agencies that exist to help foster kids,” Pritzker said.

Outside of her work in foster care, Pritzker has been volunteering with “every organization that’s ever asked” over the past 25 years.

She is an active volunteer at Ocean Park Community Center, Harvard-Westlake,

Buckley School and Brawerman Elementary School and is involved in the Jewish community. She was named “Mother of the Year” by the Helping Hands of Cedars-Sinai hospital at its luncheon last week.

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They are also accessible on their facebook page at www.facebook.com/fostercarecounts or on twitter at @fostercarecount.

deputy district attorneys in prosecuting high profile, violent crimes.

Besides the highly-publicized conviction of Spector for murdering actress Lana Clarkson, he is credited with pursuing the prosecution of Michael Goodwin in the assassination of the latter’s business partner, auto racing legend Mickey Thompson and his wife, Trudy – a case which had dragged on for 18 years.

That case led to his frequent appearances on Dateline NBC’s Unsolved Case Squad.

Jackson has been dubbed “a cop’s prosecutor” and won the endorsement of numerous law enforcement organizations in the county. He has been named “prosecutor of the year” by the L. A. County Bar Association and the Association of

Deputy District Attorneys, and as one of California’s “Top 100 Lawyers” by both the Los Angeles Daily Journal and San Francisco Daily Journal.

“It is my hope we can stop crime before it starts, as criminal acts are choices which don’t have to be made,” Jackson said.“I want to establish ‘gang prevention zones’ or ‘safe passage zones’ to keep kids out of gangs.”

He also promised to work with the judiciary as well as the probation departments and the public defenders’ offices to bring about change at the ground level to keep the county’s streets and neighborhoods safe.

One of the more pressing issues being faced by Los Angeles County is Gov. Jerry Brown’s “realignment” of the state’s prison system whereby certain convicted criminals are now sent to county jails. This has resulted in tremendous overcrowding in local facilities.

Jackson’s proposed plan is to allow the counties to contract with out-of-state prisons to house the inmates, a policy enjoyed now by the state system.

“There are many new problems which the next district attorney will have to confront, especially with the continuing poor economic climate,” Jackson acknowledged.

“And the face of crime is changing, especially in the cyber area which we have to stay ahead of.

“This requires new and often innovative answers as the same old, same old ‘passing the buck’ down the line won’t cut it anymore.”

Sounds like Alan Jackson is just the new age prosecutor looking forward to putting such solutions into action.

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The annual Helping Hand Mother of the Year Luncheon was held Friday, May 11, 2012 at The Beverly Hills Hotel. For 83 years, The Helping Hand of Los Angeles has supported the Cedars-Sinai Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, raising more than $21 million for the Medical Center. The afternoon featured a fashion show by award winning designer Kevan Hall. Pictured (L to R): Larry B. Platt, Chair, Cedars-Sinai Board of Directors; Anthony Pritzker; Jeanne Pritzker, 2012 Mother of the Year Awardee; Sarah Kilpatrick, MD, Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Arthur J. Ochoa, Senior Vice President, Community Relations and Development.

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Thom Miller, chair of the Otis’ trustees, and President Samuel Hoi welcomed the 800+ guests at this year’s gala, which was chaired by Shelley Reid of MGM Studios.

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A highlight of the evening was the Cirque de Soleil-style finale with incredible circus performers coming from Luminario Ballet of Los Angeles Since the inaugural fashion show in 1983, this annual fundraiser has brought in a total of $25+ million for art and design scholarships to L.A.’s first independent art institute, founded in 1918. The evening’s event raised over $1.1 million. ****** Tonight, MS survivor/advocate Nancy Davis and Tommy Hilfiger celebrate their 19th Race to Erase MS event at Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The celebrity-filled gala has raised millions for the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis and its Center Without Walls program. At the “Glam Rock to Erase MS” gala, Teri Garr and Deb and Bill MacMillan will be presented with the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis “Medal of Hope” award. To purchase any of the remaining tickets, call 310-440-4842.

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Aside from being a great way to get any child moving this summer, these camps strike a great balance between pure enjoyment of the game and serious commitment to improving your child’s fundamental skills.

Start by visiting www.hw.com/summerprograms. Select All Courses to see an overview of the offerings. Click on any course title to find a description and teacher/coach biography. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to help you find an appropriate, fun, exciting program.

Whether you want to stretch your mind, strengthen your body or develop your talents, we hope you will join us this summer.

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athletics, technology, or a combination, use this guide to find the perfect summer camp or school.

• Customize you summer with help from Fusion L.A. Academy.

SC&S2 • Want To Be An iPhone App Programmer? Video Game Designer?

Filmmaker? Find Your Path at UCLA’s STEM Summer Camps.

SC&S2 • Golden Dragon follows ancient traditions in teaching the art of Kung Fu. SC&S3 • Children, parents can both learn something new at Art Center College of Design.

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Want To Be An iPhone App Programmer?

Let Fusion Academy Customize Your Summer Video Game Designer? Filmmaker? Find • Create your perfect summer program Your Path at UCLA’s STEM Summer Camps Whether your child wants to catch up on credits, become a better writer, or just have some fun learning photography, Fusion Academy can customize a program to meet his or her summer goals.

Choose any combination of academic and enrichment classes and schedule sessions for whatever times work best for your child. And as with all of Fusion’s classes, everything is taught completely one-to-one.

• Get ahead for the fall…

Fusion Academy offers several different programs for students looking to catch up or get ahead academically this summer.

Students in grades 6-12 can earn school credit through Fusion’s Classes for Credit program. Classes are available in math, science, English, history, social studies, and more.

Fusion also offers subject-specific tutoring, test prep, and academic skill-building sessions for students of all ages who need an extra boost in a certain area.

…or learn something new For those looking to try something new or polish a skill, Fusion Academy has a variety of enrichment courses. Students can take classes such as studio art, photography, recording arts, guitar, yoga and world languages.

• Get even more out of summer.

For the first time ever, Fusion Academy is giving away free sessions of art, music, yoga, tutoring, test prep, and skill building.

Receive two free sessions when you sign up for any ten sessions of a non-credit class, or receive five free sessions when you sign up for any for-credit class. Hurry, this offer ends June 1.

For more information on Fusion Academy's summer programs and special offers, visit www.FusionLosAngeles.com/Summer or call 310-445-2516.

ixteen-year-old Andrew Rosenblum is ahead of the game. He’s making games, in fact—iPhone® games. So far he has six apps published in the Apple® store with more than 30,000 downloads among them. This adds up to a serious competitive advantage for his college applications, and quite a head start on a possible future career.

His secret? Tech camp. Specifically, iD Tech Camps and iD Programming Academy.

And he’s not alone. He’s part of an elite group of alumni from iD STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) summer education programs in subjects ranging from game design to programming, robotics engineering, web design, 3D modeling, and digital filmmaking.

With more than 60 programs at top universities across the nation including UCLA, iD has built up an impressive alumni base, in both size and accomplishments.

Coming of age during the Great Recession has forced students to work harder than ever to distinguish themselves from peers in the competitive college admissions process, and at the same time, set themselves up for future career stability.

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA), STEM occupations should grow by an encouraging 17 percent from 2008 to 2018, far higher than the 9.8 percent average for other occupations. The investment in technology education is also one that is likely to pay off— STEM workers generally earn 26 percent more than their non-STEM counterparts.

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Because iD programs are all project-based, students are able to put their new skills to immediate and practical use—leading to an impressive list of alumni accomplishments.

Imagination, problem solving, teamwork, project planning, entrepreneurialism, and tech skills.

It’s a lot for any single box to hold. No wonder so many students are breaking the mold.

Visit www.internalDrive.com or call 1-888709-TECH (8324) to speak to a Program Advisor who can recommend a customized schedule to develop a student’s interests.

With programs in 27 states held at more than 60 prestigious universities throughout California and the U.S., including UCLA, Cal Lutheran, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Emory, Northwestern, Brown, and more, iD offers something for every student.

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Golden Dragon School Of Traditional Kung Fu Opening This Summer or more than 10 years, the Golden Dragon Martial Arts School has been teaching the basics of Kung Fu in Russia, Austria, Spain, China, and the U.S. The school comes to the Westside when the local studio holds its grand opening, Sunday, July 1 at 11677 San Vicente Blvd.

Kung Fu is a gem of Chinese civilization and during the teaching process instructors strive to preserve its original purity. But this does not mean they are oblivious to everything that’s new and beneficial; it means that while teaching instructors pay great attention to even the tiniest details.

They are persistent, demanding and always practice what they preach. The ancients called Kung Fu the art of life and at Golden Dragon its most important aspect is quality.

Before applying to train at Golden Dragon, students should know, this is not a fitness club. The training is not just the attainment of martial art skills and development of the body. The training is painstaking work to improve physical, mental and emotional health; it is the aspiration to develop full potential inherent in a person; it’s the acquisition of the ability to truly feel one’s capabilities and requirements, evading selfish demands of a subjective mind.

Golden Dragon is not a sports organization, but a martial arts school – for that reason there is no age limit.

It doesn’t matter if someone is 30, 40, 60 or 100; it’s never too late to set foot on the path of self-improvement.

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Golden Dragon school does not have a fixed method of teaching. It is not possible to obtain mastery in 12 easy lessons. Three months, 30 days, 10 minutes—all those are short-lasting workouts that can only yield short-lasting results.

Golden Dragon’s approach is a time-consuming process of continuous self-improvement throughout the entire life—that’s the way. Of course it’s more difficult then, say, training 10 minutes a day for three weeks getting ready for the beach season. But, it’s definitely worth it. As a result of this endless process, students obtain a completely different life. A life—replete, with no place for unresolved problems, where your abilities determine your success, that’ll always be near. Not a bad prospect, is it?

Golden Dragon doesn’t endorse insignia (belts, degrees of skill, etc.)— in this sense it is are not an ordinary modern school, instead it tends to follow ancient traditions—when the sole criteria for assessment was the Presence of Mastery.

As they say at Golden Dragon, “Be resolute in the desire to change your live for the better. The ancient wisdom states—‘The world belongs to the patient ones’—so please be patient and diligent and we will help you uncover all of your abilities” For more information, call 310-2075260, visit www.kungfu-school.com or email info@kungfu-school.com

MARAT DAUKAYEV SCHOOL OF BALLET

BALLET SUMMER PROGRAM AGES 6 & UP • BOYS & GIRLS Reserve your place now (323) 965-0333 July 2-August 10 PRE-BALLET TO PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN RUSSIAN STYLE CLASSICAL BALLET AT DANCE ARTS ACADEMY, 731 S. LA BREA AVE. (S. OF WILSHIRE)

GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ CLASSES BEGINNING TO ADVANCED LEVELS

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SUMMER CAMPS & SCHOOLS SC&S4 / page 18 Learn Something New With Your Child At Art Center College of Design ocated in Pasadena, Art Center College of Design is recognized as a global leader in art and design education, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in an array of disciplines.

But here’s a little secret: the College also offers innovative, hands-on “public programs” in art, design and the creative process for kids (grades 4-8) and high school students (grades 9-12).

Classes are often taught by alumni and the same exceptional faculty that teaches at the undergraduate level; and students enrolled in public programs have access to the same incredible resources used by degree-seeking students.

• On Sundays, Art Center for Kids classes (ar tcenter.edu/kids) teach kids critical thinking, innovation and visual literacy.

• Saturday High classes (artcenter.edu/sat) give teenagers an outlet for creative expression and guidance on preparing a portfolio for collegeminded students.

This summer, in addition to its regular schedule, Art Center will offer one, two- and four-week intensive workshops for those who want a truly immersive experience. Entire families

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the Beverly Hilton Hotel. For decades America has talked about ending its dependence on foreign oil and pursuing clean renewable energy.

Los Angeles County has already positioned itself as a leader in inventive solutions through its fleet of 2,800 buses powered by natural gas (second only to Beijing’s 5,600 natural gas-powered buses).

Earlier this month, at the Committee of 100's exclusive 21st Annual Conference in Pasadena attended by roughly 340 Chinese-American business leaders, Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger advised a policy of stockpiling foreign oil - no matter what the cost - as he anticipated that the incredible thirst for the finite resource was unlikely to abate in the near future. The tycoon is renowned for his investment acumen.

“Petroleum's going to get short,” he said, noting that he advocated a policy of slow production with respect to producing domestic oil. “Oil and gas is absolutely certain to become scarce and [expensive].”

At the Milken Global Conference, billionaire founder of oil and gas-focused BP Capital Management T. Boone Pickens suggested an alternative strategy to foreign oil acquisition, namely harnessing local energy resources to restore the nation’s

economic independence and create jobs across America. The oilman-turned-philanthropist has spent $100 million of his money in an effort to shift the nation's reliance from crude oil to natural gas.

“Oil's going to get pretty tight this summer,” Pickens told The Courier. He predicted that a barrel of crude oil could hit $150 by summer, leaving the nation further at the whim of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In 2011 oil averaged $103 a barrel.

“When you turn down natural gas, you choose OPEC,” Pickens said. “I think we're just fools to continue to do that.”

Boone said that within a few years technology would advance sufficiently to allow the nation to extract about half of its oil in place.

As historically high oil prices continue to rise, countries around the globe increase their oil needs and conflicts blossom in the Middle East, the global oil situation is precarious, leaving America vulnerable to global uncertainty. One such example is the recent conflict with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz when the Middle Eastern nation threatened to disrupt oil shipments in response to sanctions imposed by the European Union in response to Iran's nuclear program.

In 2011, the U.S. spent $460 billion on imported oil, roughly 3 percent of its $15 trillion GDP.

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cluded that the soils near the surface of the trenches, which spanned across nearly 90 percent of the high school campus, are between 70,000 and 100,000 years old. Under California law, a fault zone is considered active if it has been active in the last 11,000 years.

Thus, if there are faults underneath the high school, which Buchiarelli said he doesn’t believe there are, they are not active. Only active faults result in heightened safety requirements.

After Leighton and Associates submitted its report, Metro’s experts, Parsons Brinckerhoff, prepared a response which simply repeated its original study but also, Buchiarelli said, reported a different location moving the faults to areas not covered by the trenching data despite a lack of any new data.

“If the data is subject to that amount of interpretation, we question how confident you can be in the faults’ [location],” Buchiarelli said. “It causes us concern because they’ve simply moved the faults to new locations based on, well… we’re not quite sure what.”

Buchiarelli said Parsons

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can get in on the action as well by enrolling in a one-day family workshop through Art Center for Kids.

Art Center further enhances K-12 education by offering a weeklong Summer Institute for Teachers (artcenter.edu/teachers). Exclusively for K-12 educators, teachers and administrators, the Summer Institute delves into Design-Based Learning, a time-tested teaching methodology that taps students’ natural creativity to develop higher-level thinking and enhance comprehension of the K-12 curriculum.

And just so you adults don’t feel left out, Art Center offers a continuing studies program, Art Center at Night (ar tcenter.edu/atnight), for people who want to enhance their career opportunities, refine existing skills or learn new ones. This summer maybe you and your child can both learn something new.

Brinckerhoff’s response moved the faults approximately 20 to 30-feet from their original report. He said this was a problem because when Leighton Inc. conducted its studies at the campus, they relied on the maps’ accuracy when looking for the fault lines Parsons Brinckerhoff said were there.

So, if fault zones are not a problem, Buresh said the Santa Monica Boulevard station is clearly the better choice.

Buresh said if Metro were to take students and those who live or work further than 600 feet into account, ridership at Santa Monica Boulevard would be similar today to Constellation Boulevard but higher in the foreseeable future.

He also stated that according to the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report, a Santa Monica Boulevard station would cost at least $100 million less than the Constellation Boulevard station once all of the construction factors including gassy conditions are taken into account.

Buresh also said “preconceptions can be buttressed by first impression” and can “lead to the wrong conclusion.”

Metro was predisposed to finding faults and made the conclusions with inadequate evidence.

“If the only tool you have is a hammer, the whole world looks like a nail,” he said. “[It’s easier] to identify false positives [and there is] no sufficient reason at this time to exclude Santa Monica.”

Los Angeles Deputy County Counsel for Metro Charles Safer did not call any witnesses during the hearing. He did, however, submit many of the previous Metro documents including: The Westside Subway Extension final EIS/EIR, The Century City Fault Area Tunneling Safety Report and Parsons Brinckerhoff’s responses to the Beverly Hills commissioned engineering and scientific consulting firm Exponent and Shannon & Wilson reports.

According to Metro Board Chair and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the Metro Board will make a decision on the location of the Century City Station and the alignment through Beverly Hills into Century City at “the next board meeting May 24 or sometime thereafter.”

Beverly Hills City Attorney Larry Wiener concluded the City’s presentation by stating that Metro board lacks sufficient information to make any decision on a Century City station or alignment.

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

Email The Courier at mschevker@bhcourier.com

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Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamade telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encorntrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede paga a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, las corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitaje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is:

The name, address, and telephone number of plantiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El Nombre , la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado de demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado es)

Greg C. Gatto, Bar No. 226903 • STOEL RIVES LLP 10008 S.E. River Street, Truckee, CA 96161 Tel: 530.582.2280 Fax: 530.582.2281 DATE (Fecha): APRIL 5, 2012 By: Rosa Junqueiro, Clerk • Dina Rafford, Deputy Beverly Hills Courier • Published 05/18/12, 05/25/12, 06/01/12, 06/08/12

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You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plantiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

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Page 22 | May 18 , 2012 NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE VERIFIED PETITION TO ESTABLISH “CANYON NEWS 90210” AS A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles IN RE THE PETITION TO ESTABLISH “CANYON NEWS 90210” AS A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION NOTICE IS GIVEN that on May 24, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., Petitioner, Glenn Kelly will move for an order pursuant to the California Government Code section 6000 et. seq., adjudicating “Canyon News 90210” as a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, California.

The hearing will be heard in Department “O” of the Los Angeles Superior Court-West District, Santa Monica Courthouse, 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

The petition sets forth the following: • Glenn Kelly is the Publisher of “Canyon News 90210”.

• “Canyon News 90210” is a newspaper of general circulation, published for the dissemination of local news and intelligence of a general character in the City of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California.

• The business address of “Canyon News 90210” is 9437 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 208, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

• Petitioner’s newspaper has a bona fide subscription list of paying subscribers, numbering 718, and a substantial distribution to paying subscribers, numbering 410 within the City of Beverly Hills, numbering 640 within the County of Los Angeles, California and numbering 718 within the County of Los Angeles, surrounding and other areas.

• For more than the threeyear statutory period preceding the filing of this petition, the newspaper has been established under the name of “Canyon News 90210” and has been so established and published, that is, issued and sold or distributed at regular intervals weekly and regularly every Sunday in the City of Beverly Hills, and County of Los Angeles. “Canyon News 90210” was established in 2004.

• During the three-year of its statutory period preceding the filing of this petition, Petitioner’s newspaper was both printed and published within the City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, California.

• During the three-year of its statutory period preceding the filing of this petition, the newspaper has maintained a minimum coverage of local news and intelligence of a general character of not less than 25% of its total inches.

• During each year of the three-year statutory period preceding the filing of this petition, the newspaper has had only one principal

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PUBLIC NOTICES office of publication, located at 9437 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 208, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays that this Court issue an order ascertaining, decreeing, adjudicating and establishing “Canyon News 90210” as a newspaper of general circulation, as defined in the California Government Code section 6008, for the City of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California.

Dated: April 17, 2012 Respectfully submitted, By: SADDIE T. JOHNS, Attorney for Petitioner Published 05/11/12, 05/18/12.

—————————— T.S. No.: 12-10802 Loan No.: 7000030009 A.P.N.: 4340-024-114 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/24/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: ERIC A. MITCHELL, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 5/1/2008 as Instrument No. 20080768320 in book , page and rerecorded on -- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Described as follows: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST Date of Sale: 6/4/2012 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, CA

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $616,428.60 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 930 NORTH DOHENY DRIVE #303 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 A.P.N.: 4340-024-114 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.c om, using the file number assigned to this case 1210802. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 05/09/2012 Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC 1610 E. Saint Andrew Pl., Suite 150F Santa Ana, CA 92705 Automated Sale Information: 916-9390772 or www.nationwideposting.com for NONSALE information: 888313-1969 Francesca Martinez, Trustee Sale Officer NPP0201511 05/11/12, 05/18/12, 05/25/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7042.24312 Title Order No. 6463572 MIN No. 1001337-0002692902-9 APN 5560-023-088 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/30/07. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Trustor(s): JOHN TURCK, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 11/02/07, as Instrument No. 20072472852, of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 06/07/12 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-

Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA The purported property address is: 1145 LARRABEE STREET UNIT 18, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069- 2081 Assessors Parcel No. 5560-023-088 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $373,156.35. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee.

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

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site w w w . U S A Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7042.24312.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: May 8, 2012 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Authorized Signatory / Candice Yoo 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Reinstatement and Pay-

Off Requests: (866) 387NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7042.24312: 05/11/2012,05/18/2012,0 5/25/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 12-0008890 Doc ID #000559275642005N Title Order No. 12-0014877 Investor/Insurer No. 055927564 APN No. 4342034-048 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/14/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by NAZLI G ALISHAHI, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 04/14/2004 and recorded 5/7/2004, as Instrument No. 041153757, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 06/04/2012 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 441 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE #302, BEVERLY HILLS, CA, 90210. 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 $501,357.96. 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 there-

on as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder's Office.

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

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 120008890.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: -Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.A-4235450 05/11/2012, 05/18/2012, 05/25/2012

BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 6438721 TS No.: CA1200239516 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4342?003?061 Property Address: 325 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE #205 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/18/05.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/26/05, as Instrument No. 05 2055091, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: SHAHRIAR MOSSANEN, A SINGLE MAN,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4342?003?061.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 325 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE #205, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $671,928.85. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 (916) 939?0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx using the file number assigned to this case CA1200239516.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 05/03/12, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee

Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed

by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772.

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

NPP0200503 05/04/12, 05/11/12, 05/18/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 090005000 Title Order No. 09-8-022694 APN No. 4342-001-073 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/19/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DAEKWON KIM, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 01/19/2007 and recorded 1/26/2007, as Instrument No. 20070165994, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/29/2012 at 1:00PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 403 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE #104, BEVERLY HILLS, CA, 90210. 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 $690,794.17. 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. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

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

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 090005000.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/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 # 1006.47316 5/04, 5/11, 5/18/2012 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 21779CA Title Order No. 120010114-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-12-2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-25-2012 at 9:00 AM, MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02-222007, Book , Page , Instrument 20070382767 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: REED MORROW A SINGLE MAN as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without convenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possesssion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the notes (s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA Legal Description: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST Amount of unpaid balance and other charges:$936,347.61 The street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 8729 ASHCROFT AVENUE , WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

90048 APN Number: 4336-004-023 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 the property itself. Placing the highest bid at 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 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 (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www. Priorityposting.com , using the file number assigned to this case 21779CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

DATE: 05-022012 MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE 3 SAN JOAQUIN PLAZA, SUITE 215, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 Sales Line: (714) 573-1965 OR (702) 5864500 JESSE J. FERNANDEZ, PUBLICATION LEAD MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE IS ASSISTING THE BENEFICIARY TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P946354 5/4, 5/11, 05/18/2012 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.)

Escrow No. 16482-FT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made.

The name(s), Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers and business address of the Seller(s)/licensee(s)are: BK & WT, Inc., a Calif Corp., 8917 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Doing Business as: SHIROKURO JAPANESE DINING The name(s) Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers and address of the Buyer(s)/applicant(s) is/are: Jewish Same Thing, LLC, a Calf LLC, 8917 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: None The assets being sold are generally described as: Furniture, fixtures, equipment, tradename, goodwill, lease, leasehold improvements, covenant not to compete and ABC Licenses Number 41511336. and is/are located at: 8917 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 The type of license to be transferred is/are On-Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place, #41-511336 now issued for the premises located at: 8917 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 The anticipated sale date is: June 6, 2012 at the office of Universal Escrow, Inc., 1025 W. 190th Street, Ste. 160, Gardena, CA 90248 The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $85,000.00, which consists of the following: Description: Amount: Cash $85,000.00 It has been agreed between the seller(s)/licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Date: 5/14/12 Seller(s)/Licensee(s) BK & WT, Inc., a Calif.

Corp By: Mieko Matsumaru President/Secretary Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) Jewish Same Thing LLC, a Calif LLC By: Ilan Hall, Managing Member 5/18/12 CNS-2316565# BEVERLY HILLS COURIER

Page 24 |May 18 , 2012 INVITATION TO BID Project: Due Date/ Bid Opening: Project Location: Estimator: Prevailing Wage:

City of Beverly Hills Public Works Warehouse and Shops Thursday, June 7, 2012 @ 2:00 PM Beverly Hills, CA Sam Huleis, shuleis@cwdriver.com 626.351.8800 Yes

The City of Beverly Hills invites the submission of sealed bids for the award of contracts for the construction of the new Public Works Warehouse and Shops in strict accordance with the specifications and drawings, including the furnishing of all materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals required for the construction.

Management and coordination for this project is the responsibility of the City’s Construction Manager, C.W. Driver, 468 N. Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107, Phone (626) 351-8800, Fax (626) 3518880.

Sealed bids will be received at all times during normal business hours prior to the Bid Opening, at the City Clerk’s Office, 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. All bids must be in writing and must contain an original signature by an authorized officer of the firm. Electronic bids (i.e., telephonic, FAX, etc.) are NOT acceptable. All bids shall clearly contain on the outside of the sealed envelope in which they are submitted: BID PACKAGE 12-08: PUBLIC WORKS WAREHOUSE AND SHOPS. Bid Category General Description License Requirements A. Demolition, Earthwork, Shoring and SWPPP Class A, C12 or C21 B. AC Paving Class C12 C. Landscape and Irrigation Class C27 D. Structural Concrete, Shotcrete, Site Concrete, Reinforcing Steel Class A, or C8 E. Masonry Class C29 F. Structural Steel, Miscellaneous Steel and Metal Decking Class C23 or C51 G. Architectural Millwork and Wood Paneling Class C6 H. Roofing and Waterproofing Class C39 I. Flashing and Sheet Metal Class C43 J. Storefront, Windows and Glazing Class C17 K. Framing, Drywall, Plaster, Insulation, Doors, Frames & Hardware Class C9 or C35 L. Flooring and Tile Class C15 or C54 M. Acoustical Ceilings Class C2 N. Painting Class C33 O. Miscellaneous Specialties Class B P. Elevators Class C11 Q. Fire Protection Class C16 R. Plumbing and Underground Utilities Class C36 S. HVAC Class C20 T. Electrical, Fire Alarm, Communications and Solar Panels Class C10 PREQUALIFIED CONTRACTORS The City is accepting bids from Contractors that have been prequalified. The prequalification procedure is now closed.

PROJECT SCHEDULE: • Construction to start June 2012 JOB WALK INFORMATION: A non-mandatory but highly recommended Job Walk will be conducted at 9:00am on May 24, 2012. Contractors are to meet at the Public Works Building, 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, 90210. Check in at the front desk.

BID RFI’S: Due Wednesday, May 30, 2012 PLANS/BID DOCUMENTS You may obtain drawings by the following options: • CWD BOX ACCESS Click on the link below to download your drawings from Box: • https://cwdriver.box.com/s/813dce5620aef1baa92e • View and/or Download from www.BidMail.com • Download from the City of Beverly Hills Website • www.beverlyhills.org: shortcuts: bid information: bid number 12-08 * Please note that we will not be providing paper plans for this project.

Please FAX this back immediately to (626) 351-8880. Thank you.

From: Trade: Phone: Estimator Working on the Bid: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1331496-15 APN: 4339-004-055 TRA:

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BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES

Yes, we will bid the City of Beverly Hills Public Works Warehouse and Shops [ ] Will view plans online at www.BidMail.com [ ] Will download plans from the CWD Box Account [ ] Will download plans from the City of Beverly Hills website

[ ] No, we will not bid the City of Beverly Hills Public Works Warehouse and Shops

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 133149615 APN: 4339-004-055 TRA: 01349 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1573 REF: Rahman Moghrabi, Abd IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 09, 2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 07, 2012, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 16, 2005, as Inst. No. 053103159 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Abdul Rahman Moghrabi, An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Doubletree hotel los angeles-norwalk, 13111 sycamore drive Vineyard Ballroom Norwalk, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8535 West Knoll Drive #201 West Hollywood CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $407,197.42.

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

Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800)280-2832 or visit the Internet Web Site, www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1331496-15.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800)280-2832 CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 05, 2012. (R-409999 05/18/12, 05/25/12, 06/01/12) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 5597078 TS No.: CA1100231919 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4383?023?001 Property Address: 10001 REEVESBURY DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS AREA, CA 90210 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/08/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 7, 2012 at 11:00

AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/16/05, as Instrument No. 05 1409469, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: DALE TALBERT AND BETH TALBERT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4383?023?001.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10001 REEVESBURY DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS AREA, CA 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $658,043.20. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939?0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx using the file number assigned to this case CA1100231919.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 05/14/12, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed

by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772.

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

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Live-In or Live-Out. For reliable ride for errands Prepare meals, light house/doctors appointment & keeping, drive to appts., home gourmet cooking. errands, shopping, etc.

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

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C N A’s , CHHA's, MA's preferred.

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Luxury Living

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

Call Joe at 310/489-7793

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Beverly Hills Physicians - IT Improve Flexibility, Department, Attn: Range of Motion Wanchira Disyaboot, 9025 Wilshire Bl. #100 & Feel Better!

Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Senior Discounts

90210 508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. Beverly Hills, 2 Bd. + 2 1/ 2 Ba. 1 Large Executive • OPEN HOUSE • Window Office & M o n . - F r i . • 9 - 5 pm 1 Support/ Conierge service, gym Reception Area. spa, security camera’s.

Contact: Stan Gerlach $895,000 (Not in the MLS) Or: Bryan Dunne G LOBAL VANTAGE : 310/550-2500 310/279-5133

OFFICE SPACE

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

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CONDO FOR SALE E L E G A N T C O N D O Private Office Suite Le Faubourg St. Honore WILSHIRE CORRIDOR Park Westwood Tower 9233 Burton Way at 9595 Wilshire Bl. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH (across W Hotel+UCLA)

BEAUTY SALON BUSY AND WELL ESTABLISHED SALON IN BEVERLY HILLS

HAS 3 STATIONS FOR RENT

2 - HAIRSTYLIST 1- MANICURIST Great Location Great Parking.

Call 310/246-1365

Newly Renovated

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

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

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This Weeks Listings CENTURY PARK EAST 1 BED, 1 BATH $399,500 High Floor, Renovated, Large Balcony Manhattan Views

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

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Fairfax/Wilshire UNIQUE & QUIET PSYCHOTHERAPY ~ OFFICE ~

High Floor, City & Ocean Views Renovated, Wood Floors, Large Balcony, 2 Separated Suites Quiet Location

Shared waiting room, call light system separate exits, full kitchen, free parking. $900/MO. Utilities Included.

Email:

2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $799,000

mcbensonasst@gmail.com

Call: 323/938-4012

Completely Remodeled COMPLETELY RE-DONE. 1 Bd.+1 Ba. living room, bathroom, $529,000 kitchen w/all new appliances including washer/dryer. 24 810sf. Gorgeous city hour doorman & security views, 24-hr. doorman, guard, side-by-side prkng outdoor pool/spa.

Close to Everything!

2 tennis courts, swimming Mercedes Coronel: pool, gym, etc... Low HOA Bkr: 310/980-5677 Call 310/210-8008 For A Video Tour: or 310/859-7915 www.youtube.com/

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FOR SALE 321 N. OAKHURST DR. C E N T U R Y C I T Y 1 BD + DEN + 1.5 BA $2,500,000 2nd Floor Front Unit.

PENTHOUSE! Large and Spacious Appx. 3,300 sq ft.

270º Unobstructed Approx. 1,600 sq. ft.

Jet-Liner Views!

Full service building, Dramatic living rm. w/ 11ft.+ front view, security ceilings, oversized terrace. guard (day & night), formal dining, master suite pool, suana, gym & w/ sitting area, office. rec. room, Hardwood flrs • D I A N A C O O K • throughout, 2 parking. COLDWELL BANKER • BH 310/203-8333 $450,000 Call Charles Dizengoff

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$10,000/mo.

Beautifull Hacienda-style e forr lease e by y owner home forr 1 yearr orr more. y renovated Completely g 4 bedrooms featuring pluss maid’ss bedroom,, 4 0 sq.. ft.. gorbaths,, 3,600 d yard, geouss landscaped d floors,, a rched hardwood e living doorways,, & large m w/ / fireplace.. With room g room, formall dining breakfastt room,, updated k itchen,, Italian n tile e patio, d bonuss room. and d in n Ell Rodeo Located d iss in schooll districtt and n Co o ndition.

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~ WESTWOOD ~ B E V E R L Y H I L L S BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS 10992 Ashton Ave. 245 S. DOHENY B E V E R LY H I L L S 412 N. OAKHURST DR. • 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • ~ Luxury Large ~ Balcony, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 1 Bd.+1 Ba. intercom • 1 Bd.+Den+1 / Ba. entry, elevator, = = = = = = = • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. on~ Newly Updated ~ B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S • GORGEOUS UNITS sight laundry, prkg.

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Central air, large Upper front. All appl’s.

Close to UCLA & balcony, pool, elevator, incld. washer/dryer, Westwood Village . on-site laundry, wet bar, central air, walkBalcony, dishwasher, 310/479-8977 intercom entry. in closet, 2-prkg. No pets. elevator, intercom 320 N. La Peer Dr. 310/403-6812 entry, on-site

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Patio, dishwasher, Balcony, stove, heated pool, intercom dishwasher, intercom-entry, on-site entry, on-sight lndry., prkg.

Close to Everything. laundry, parking.

310/207-1869

424/202-7286

BRENTWOOD

≈ WEST ≈ LOS ANGELES

Rooftop pool, dishwasher, on-sight deck, gym, central air, laundry & parking. elevator, intercom entry, C L O S E T O S C H O O L . on-sight laundry, parking.

310/477-8171

• Free WiFi Access • 310/476-3824 ~

BEVERLY HILLS Brand New Home

5 Bd. + 5 1/ 2 Ba. w/ Pool • $11,900/Mo.

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Border of BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS 3 Bd.+2 Ba.+Den $5,700/Mo. For More Details, Call Noushin:

310/863-4325

With Pool, balcony, central air, fireplace, stove, elevator, intercom entry, prkg.

Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

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1422-1428 Kelton Av.

With patio, on-site laundry, On-site parking. Close to transportation.

dishwasher, controlled access, on-site laundry & parking.

C LOSE TO U.C.L.A.

• 310/826-4889 •

3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH Split level apartment with 2 garage parking spots, new applainces, dishwasher. Close to Cedar.

By appointment only.

323/244-9470

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• • Single • • • 310/476-2181 • —————–––– • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • Close to shopping. • WESTWOOD • Old World Charm !

Bright, intercom entry,

Spacious fridge, stove, laundry fac.

11305 Graham Pl. 1342 Centinela Ave. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • • • • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath & SHOPPING .

Hardwood floors, • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath Intercom entry, a/c, • Bright Unit • 310/531-3993

SANDRA LEWIS ~

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11730 SUNSET BLVD. • Jr. Executive

AGT • 310 770-4111

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• 310/246-0290 • CLOSE TO • BRENTWOOD • 11640 Kiowa Ave. S H O P S & D I N I N G 125 N. Barrington Av. Newly Updated •• •• •• •• 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •• •••••••• W E S T L . A . • BRENTWOOD • N EWLY R EMODELED Balcony, dishwasher, 12333 TeXaS Ave. 120 Granville Ave. • 1 B drm. a/c, heated pool, * * * * * * * + 1 B ath • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 1* Bdrm. elevator controlled + 1 Bath 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Upscale, Bright, Large, Sunny & Bright. ∞ ∞ ∞ Gorgeous & Spacious. access, on-site laundry, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ parking. Close to laundry, parking.

P LEASE C ALL : 310/435-3693

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Totally Remodeled Bright Home at Pico/ Robertson Area Between Whitworth & Pico.

Hardwood Floors, Central Air, Great Fenced Pool, Grassy Yard and BBQ picnic area. $4,500/MO.

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• 424/744-6342 •

310/864-0319

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WESTWOOD

—————–––– SANTA MONICA 808 4th St. *** *** * 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. * * 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. * * Large fireplace, * * *

1 Bdrm.

1409 Midvale Ave. 1415 Brockton Ave. balcony, dishwasher, intercom entry, LOS ANGELES + 1 B ath + 1 Bath •• • • • • • • • 1 B drm. elevator, prkg., pool.

4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t . B RIGHT & S PACIOUS . • 2• Bd. Front unit. +1 Ba. • • Balcony, stove, fridge, • Close to Beach • * * * * * * * * Dishwasher, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 310/394-7132 • 1 Bdrm controlled access dishwasher, on-sight • • +1

Bath

* * * * * * * * Control access,

on-sight laundry, prkg.

310/363-3766 CL O S E TO AL L SHOPPING AREAS

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A/C, pool, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

Close to U.C.L.A.

laundry, parking.

C LOSE T O S HOPS & R ESTAURANTS .

310/363-3766

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2220 S. Beverly Glen

•• S I N G L E •• —————–––– • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • • • Spacious • • dishwasher, elevator, ————––––––– 310/478-8616 on-site laundry • • Jr. Executive • • S A N T A M O N I C A —————–––– BRENTWOOD • •• •L o• t s• o• f •• • and parking.

• CONDO • Controlled access, ~ WEST L.A. ~ 11933 Darlington Ave. •Character & Charm !• 213/385-4751 1222 Princeton St. air conditioning, stove, B a c h e l o r ==== Alcove fireplace, fridge, 1675 Colby Ave. *** ————–––– • 2 Bedroom elevator, laundry — ==== laundry facility, gated *** BRENTWOOD • 1 Bath facility, parking.

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 2 B d r m . ==== parking, intercom 321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

POOL,

• 310/247-8689 • 11666 Goshen Ave. DISHWASHER, POOL, + 2 Bath Spacious & Bright. ==== entry and more.

(•)(•)(•)(•)(•) CONTROLLED ACCESS , Close to Cedars-Sinai, Spacious, dishwasher, • 310/552-8064 • A/C, balcony, GUESTHOUSE ON - SIGHT LAUNDRY Beverly Center & on-sight laundry dishwasher, stove, •••••• Rooftop jacuzzi with FOR RENT Single AND PARKING .

Trendy Robertson Bl. and parking. wet bar, intercom entry, panoramic city views.

(•)(•)(•)(•)(•) 310/980-3384 310/473-1509 on-sight laundry, prkg.

BEVERLY HILLS Adj. BEVERLY HILLS Central air/heat, In The HEART of 310/477-0072 f * * Near Cedars-Sinai 8725 Clifton Way fireplace, patio, • BRENTWOOD •

435

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Newly Furnished Remodeled Single Guesthouse • Newly 1 Bdrm. + Kitchenette, stove, fridge, tv, cable, internet access, beautiful garden, prkg., more. $1,450 Utilities Incld.

310/666-8303

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controlled access, TOWNHOUSE pool, elevator, parking, 872 S. Westgate Ave. laundry facility.

Den+2 Bath • 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. L O W M O V E - I N !

Lrg. unit. Balcony, 310/312-9871 Hardwood floors, Walk-in closet, wet bar, fireplace, “The Mission ” intercom entry, laundry W I L S H I R E dishwasher, • Westwood • facility, elevator, prkg.

CORRIDOR parking, • CHARMING & BRIGHT • 10530-10540 laundry facility, L.A.’S FINEST, MOST Close to Cedars, Wilshire Bl. 310/207-1965 LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL restaurants, shopping • 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • * * * * * * & transportation. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ CULVER CITY • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. ∞ • 310/246-3889 • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • • • • • 3830 Vinton Ave. 6-Month Lease Avail.

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Kitchenette, full-size stove, fridge, lrg. walk-in closet, jacuzzi, pool, H O L L Y W O O D marble bath. No pets. 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. Inclds. utilities, cable, • B a c h e l o r wifi-internet access, • S i n g l e Controlled access, flat screen tv, parking. laundry facility.

FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED (new sofa bed/couch/table) Utilities Included.

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1380 Midvale Ave.

Pool, elevator, controlled access, on- fridge, stove, laundry sight laundry, parking. rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

Close to U.C.L.A.

310/473-1509

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10905 Ohio Ave.

1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

lush garden Pool, sauna, fridge, surrounding pool, dishwasher intercom gym, elevator, etc. entry, elevator, on-site Dishwasher, laundry, parking. central air, balcony.

323/851-3790 Single Occupancy.

310/841-2367 Close to Everything. Call: 310/470-4474 310/859-1820

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custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

• Close to UCLA • 1350 S. Midvale Ave. L.A., 90024 C o n t a c t M g r. :

• 310/864-0319 •

BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 170 N. Crescent Dr.

• • • • • 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath • • • • 2• Bd.+2 Ba. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 1 Bd.+1 Ba.• • • • Large & Bright.

Pool, a/c, balcony,

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• • Bachelor • • ••• ••• Single • • • •

CLOSE TO SHOPS & R ESTAURANTS .

310/385-9169

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672 Kelton Ave. X-St. Strathmore

• 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • Bright, controlled access, • 1 B d r m . + 1 B a t h •

balcony, pool, elevator, Controlled access, laundry fac., prkg. parking, laundry facility.

Close To U.C.L.A. 310/477-6856

Close to U.C.L.A. 310/208-3085

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922 S. Barrington Av. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE C e d a r s S i n a i A r e a • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Very Private & Spacious Upper Duplex 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH Huge 3 Bd. + 2 Ba. Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, upper unit with breakfast New blinds, Central laundry facility, and formal dining room. air, patio, fridge, stove, elevator, parking.

Yard, laundry & parking. dishwasher, washer/ CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. $3,500/MO. dryer in unit, 2-car 818/669-1990 Call 213/804-3761 garage. No pets. $3,000/Month • WESTWOOD • FABULOUS LOCATION 323/653-4379 10933 Rochester Ave. Across from BHHS 2 B d r m . + 2 B a t h Spacious 3bd.+2ba.

Jr . Executive Upper in Four-plex Spacious, balcony, Completely refurbished, a/c, fireplace, pool, 2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA New carpets & hardcontrolled access, wood floors, 1,800 sq. Rear 3rd Floor Unit laundry fac., parking. ft., amenities include all Close To U.C.L.A. Hardwood floors, granite NEW appliances.

310/473-5061 Ready for Move-In! counter tops, central air $3,500/MO. & heat, ample closets, MID-WILSHIRE 310/474-8341 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. 2 car parking/strorage.

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Upper Duplex 323/352-6255 With large view private

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Great location, quiet street.

Call 310/276-9871 Must see to appreciate.

Prime Beverly Hills

HUGE 1,700+ Sq Ft New Wood Floors.

New Granite Kitchen w/ Stainless Steel Appl.

7 Closets. Patio.

Non-Smoking Bldg.

Rooftop Pool+Deck.

Near Peninsula Hotel & BHHS. $4,400/Month

310/471-2737 PENTHOUSE ROOFTOP BEAUTIFUL BEVERLY HILLS 145 S. MAPLE 2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA

With locked elevator, private rooftop patio, huge deck. large kitchen with new appliances and granite countertops, washer & dryer in unit, central air and heat, Subterranean parking.

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

137 S. MAPLE DR.

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

2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. X-LARGE LUXURY APT. Professionally decorated. All new interior.

Hrwd., drapes, granite kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d hook-ups, hi-ceilings.

ALSO 2 BDRM. • $2,490 Absolutely Beautiful!

310/271-6811 $3,350/MO. Cell: 310/994-4122 Call 323/655-5333 Must see! 439 S. Rexford

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BEVERLY HILLS 233 S. G ALE D R .

3 Bd. + 2 Ba. + Den Entire 2nd flr., dining & breakfast rooms, new stove, dishwasher, blinds, utility rm. w/ washer/dryer. Pets OK. $3,400/Month

310/390-2499 B.H. SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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EXTRA LARGE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Updated kitchen & new bathroom with jacuzzi.

Hardwood floors, walk-in closets, washer dryer in unit, parking.

Will consider small pets

$3,000/MO. Call 310/858-8320

BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ PRIME LOCATION 9583 ALCOTT ST. 336 S. Rexford Dr. BEVERLY HILLS * SPACIOUS * • 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • & BRENTWOOD ~ N E W L Y U P D A T E D ~ 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Upper, hardwood floors, a/c, laundry, covered parking. $2,200/Month

310/247-8547 310/433-1949

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BEVERLY HILLS 321 S. REEVES DR. Spacious 2 Bedroom with 1 full Bathroom Formal dining, wood floors. completely renovated, brand new kitchen with stove and dishwasher, high ceilings, laundry hook-ups double enrty. Near Beverly Hills Schools. $2,550/MO. Call 310/991-2016

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Roof Garden Panoramic B.H. Views Tile+carpet. Pool, sauna, elevator, central air, marble lobby.

1259 S. Camden Dr.

310/849-3858 Avail. Early June.

Balcony, bar, fireplace, New stove, central A/C laundry on each floor, elevator, 2-car parking.

Great manager on-site Sorry No Pets. $2,200 & Up Call 310/437-1826

439 S. LE DOUX BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

LUXURY UNITS • SINGLES • 1 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS

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

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SPACIOUS 1 BD+1 BA 1 parking spot, stove & fridge, newer carpet Near Cedar Sinai $1,350/MO. By appointment only.

Call Haim 323/951-0400

Hardwood flrs/Carpets

BEVERLY HILLS SINGLE GARAGE APT. ON SHIRLEY PLACE

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LARGE SINGLE WESTWOOD Full kitchen and bath w/ patio, lots of closets, ∞ BACHELOR ∞ with large living room, kitchen with breakfast w/ Full Bath central AC/heat, private nook, stove and fridge, Private entrance. patio, covered parking.

Very private. $2,000/MO. includes parking space. Kitchenette, central air, closets, storage, w/d JUST RENTED $1,495/MO. NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY Call 310/557-3516 hook-up. $1,200/Mo. LEAVE MESSAGE/TEXT: Call for latest properties BEVERLY HILLS ~ TRIANGLE ~ 226 N. Crescent Dr. Robertson/Burton Way Cell: 216/235-7373

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1 BED, 1 BATH $2,500/MONTH High Floor, Renovated, Large Balcony Manhattan Views

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1 BED/1 BATH $2,550/MO High Floor Partial City & Ocean Views, Real Hardwood Floors Walk-In closet, Quiet Location

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1 BED/1 BATH $2,550/MO Renovated, Real Hardwood Floors Large Balcony, Quiet Location

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1 BED/1 BATH $2,650/MO High Floor. Partial City & Ocean Views. Renovated Real Hardwood Floors

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2 BED/2 BATHS $2,950/MO Lower Floor, Totally Renovated 2 Separated Suites, Big Balcony Hardwood Floors, Quiet Location

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No pets. 1 Year Lease.

$1,850/Month • 310/273-6124 •

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Upper Duplex Spacious 2 Bd.+1 Ba. Large living, dining and breakfast rooms., Italian tiled bath, hrwd. floors., high ceilings, decorative fireplace, 2-lrg balconies, remodeled granite countertop kitchen, new fridge & oven, 5-lrg. closets, newly painted.

1 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $3,150/MO

Excellent Area. $1,850/MO.

fully furnished, renovated, unobstructed city and ocean views, 2 large balconies, plush carpet floors, etc.

Call 310/908-1919

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2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $3,650/MO Fully Furnished. Renovated Kitchen & Baths. 2 Large Balconies. Real Hardwood Floors

FREE RENT! Pico/Robertson 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $1,690 L IGHT & A IRY C O R N E R .

New custom built-ins in kitchen, skylight, huge closets, central heat, a/c, 2-parking, laundry facility.Cat OK.

CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE Exceptional Condition!

CENTURY HILL 323/937-3737 LE PARC CENTURY WOODS www.

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320 S. CLARK DR. TERRIFIC UPPER FRONT 1 BEDROOM with balcony, Elevator, stall shower + tub, ceiling fan, controlled access.

Quiet, no smoking, no pets. $1,450/MO. OPEN HOUSE Weekends 12pm-4pm Weekdays By Appt. 9-5pm Call 323/252-5600 or 424/249-3012

** WESTWOOD ** Charming & Quiet 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath Updated kitchen/bath.

Washer/dryer, fridge, stove, garage disposal, hardwood floors, blinds, 2 ceiling fans, enclosed garage. No pets. $1,150/MO. Call 310/810-4211

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

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470 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

BRAND NEW HUGE ESTATE SALE TEMPUR-PEDIC * Century City * MATTRESS SET Antique furniture & salon With Foundation in set, chandelier, Factory Package. paintings, bedroom set, household & decorative $999 items, designer clothing, Please Call: and Sony TV. 310/984-17 74 Sat 5/19 & Sun 5/20 8am-6pm 472

HANDBAGS WANTED

10270 Almayo Ave. LA, CA 90064 ALL ITEMS MUST GO!

WANTED

ARTIST/DESIGNER ALLIGATOR, STUDIO SALE CROCODILE, Fri. May 25 & Sat. May 26 EXOTIC SKINS & 1pm-6pm DESIGNER BAGS Paintings, Sculptures, HANDBAGS AND Art Deco, Folding Screens, Rugs, ACCESSORIES VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

Jewelry, Handbags, Shoes, Housewares, Books, CDs, & Vintage Clothing

By Appointment 310/788-0058

488 SCOOTER FOR SALE

351 N. Palm Dr.

2009 BMS Heritage Scooter

Chinese statues, jewelry

150cc, 1,366 miles.

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

boxes, crystals, rugs, more.

Excellent Condition.

paintings, bronzes, lamps,

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Antiques - Old Coins - F R E E E S T I M A T E S On New Installation Tiffany Items or Replacements Paintings - Objets d’Art - 10% Off Service Calls Get Instant Highest Cash Guaranteed Estate Jewelry: www.airalac.com Transactions Are Secured & Confidential Call 888-713-1239 Gold - DiamondsWe Buy Diamonds Estate Jewelry www.TheJewelBuyers.com Vintage Watches Watches • Gold AUTOS Lalique - Art Glass WANTED Fine Porcelains: LUXURY JEWELS Meissen - Sevres - U S EI DB UC YA R S OF RUNNING Marble Statues or NOT. BEVERLY HILLS Bronze Sculptures - Will * * Appraise * * * * Yo u r C a r Clocks - Silver For FREE. Furniture: French * Call * *John: * * * English - American 323/868-4119 B U Y • S E L L • L O A N •T R A D E •C O N S I G N One Item or Entire 203 S. Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills 90212 .I BUY Estates Purchased 310.205.0093 • info @ ljobh.com For Cash. Prompt & USED CARS Considerate Response CALL ED we buy antiques! to All Inquiries.

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

*WE BEAT MOST AUCTION HOUSE PRICES*

MICHAEL NEWMAN

310/276-0188 818/888-9200

Registered.

Cash Only.

Asking $1,000 o.b.o.

Info.: 310/850-1334 Call Ana: EVERYTHING MUST GO !

HIGHEST CASH

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Fri./Sat./Sun. 10-5pm

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10,000 SQ. FT. BRENTWOOD MOVING SALE!

Paintings Arte Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

Art by Listed Artists, 1936 Pinball Machine,

MAY 19-20 SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9:30-3:30

Meissen KPM Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze

Sculpture Glass Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum

CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!

Running or Not. Private Party.

Will Pay Cash!

Bob 818/267-9800

CABINETRY AFFORDABLE CUSTOM CABINETS MANUFACTURER DIRECT

Edan Sassoon

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

www.ArteAntiques.com BEVERLY HILLS COURIER

12739 Marlboro St. 90049 _________________________

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

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1953-1967 CORVETTE’S

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19th. C. Furniture, Mahogany Dining Set for 12, Persian Rugs, 8 Sofas, Four-Poster King B e d ,

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

WANTED

NEW • REFACING • REFINISHING • Kitchens • • Vanities • Closets • • Media Rooms • Garages • www.dekelcabinets.com • 818.781.1160 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

F REE I N -H OME D ESIGN & C ONSULTATION

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CARPET CLEANING

HOME IMPROVEMENT

We use Green-Biodegradable Products

JACOB CONSTRUCTION

Specializing High Rise Apartments

KITCHEN & BATH SPECIALIST

Fast Same-Day Service If you call before noon.

Call 310-648-0040 Homes • Apts • Offices

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

“Steam Clean Carpet, Stay Clean Longer”

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CONTRACTOR

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• AC • CONSTRUCTION

For FREE Consultation please call 323.874.0764 LICENSED • INSURED • BONDED

LANDSCAPE

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS FREE Estimates

Call Steve 24-hrs.: • 213-675-3769 • EXCELLENT LOCAL REFERENCES Lic. #620469 • Ins. • Bonded

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PAINTING

SERVICES GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

• Orsinis Roofing •

WATER PROOFING Fix Leaky Decks, Windows+Basements.

We offer coatings, caulking, pressure wash & painting.

• Free Estimates •

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Any type of landscaping

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• Ceramic Tile • Plumbing • Drywall • Painting • Plaster • Wallpaper • Call Dave • Cell: 213/300-0223 323/651-1832

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

Needs.

No Job Too BIG or Too small!

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GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~ • Marble Polishing • Sealing • Floor Restoration • Grout Cleaning

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May 18, 2012 | Page 31 Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr *******

Associate Publisher Marcia W. Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Steve Simmons

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Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965 - 2004)

From the Publisher CLIF SMITH THE EXERCISE IN DEMOCRACY Please vote in our local elections. Please go through the exercise. Please do this even though the outcome of many “contests” are really fore-ordained because of the disappearance of the Republican Party in our area. Where Republicans have not disappeared completely, they have been rendered nearly irrelevant by the redrawing of district boundaries. That does not mean that there are no contests. Within the Democratic Party, there are some differences, but mainly variations on the same theme—government good, private property and free enterprise bad. Take your choice.

The practical workings of politics these days involves mainly the wishes and manipulations of labor unions. The unions control the Democratic Party and thus government in California. We see the results, but The Courier realizes this is not going to change any time soon, if ever. That reality makes us realize that the coming split will occur between public sector unions, whose members are largely immune from financial and economic realities, and the true traditional unions of skilled and unskilled labor. Labor union members–the ones who still have to work for a living—have borne much of the damage caused by public employee unions backing Democrats for office who in turn have wrecked the economy of this state. Public employee salary, benefits and pensions have destroyed our state, yet their political clout grows every day. The outlook is not going to improve.

We now see Governor Jerry Brown pitching another tax increase on the November ballot. Why? Well, government spending went up much more than he thought (surprise, surprise – to him, not us), and tax receipts went down (another surprise for him but not us). Those of us who see reality know that government in the hands of public employee union-backed Democrats can never recover. We know our state will never recover with these same people calling the shots. But that’s who we have and we will have into the distant future. The Courier also recognizes that our overwhelmingly Democratic readership will only vote Democrat —the only question being how far left each candidate is, not whether they even come within shouting distance of the middle.

Nonetheless, we hope that some day this urge to continue our economic suicide ends. We certainly long for the days of Gov. Edmund G. “Pat” Brown (the current governor’s father), Assembly Speaker Willie Brown, and other responsible Democrats, as well as Republicans George Deukmejian and Pete Wilson . . . and of course Ronald Reagan. These leaders would never have allowed our state to become the disaster it is.

So, even if it doesn’t really matter all that much, please vote. If for no other reason, please vote so we don’t have to read and hear about how “discouraged” you are from “partisan bickering.” There is no “partisan bickering.” The Republicans have disappeared and the only ones left around here are all Democrats.

THE COURIER’S BALLOT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE JUNE 5, 2012 PRIMARY ELECTION: United States Senate Democrat – Dianne Feinstein Republican – Nachum Shifren Los Angeles County District Attorney Alan Jackson* *Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney is the only full-time prosecutor running for this non-political office. His track record includes successful prosecutions of Phil Spector and other high-profile cases. He is a consummate professional and that’s what we need in this office.

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Second District–Mark Ridley-Thomas Fourth District–Don Knabe Fifth District–Mike Antonovich State Propositions Proposition 28 – NO* *Lengthens time in office for Senate/Assembly. The Courier supports existing term limits.

Proposition 29 – NO* *This adds new taxes purportedly for “medical research,” but really mainly funds new bureaucracy with no guarantee any of the money will be spent in California.

LETTERS May I offer strong support for your resistance to the pressure, and most dangerous, intentionally misleading powers of persuasion brought by the MTA, in attempting to get permission for its tunneling under BHHS. As someone who has experienced the reality following the deceiving picture (i.e. “no noise, minimum vibration,”) distributed by the MTA to those who might oppose its plans, I urge you to follow your advisors’ engineering and environmental impact studies, not give credence to those from biased and debatable outside sources.

As a witness of the “highpowered” pre-sell doled out to the public prior to the tunneling under Hollywood Boulevard to build the Red Line in 1993, which finally ended way over deadline, I lived 3 blocks away from the chaos, earblistering, nerve wracking noise of vibrating jack hammers, powerful drills, and monster trucks carting away soil 24/7 for 7 years!!

The MTA is expert at promotion, paying millions to PR firms.

(There were 6 such used in the “selling” of the Red Line.) They didn’t mention the conditions, though warnings were issued, leading to a huge sink-hole which endangered residents’ lives, property damage beyond your wildest imagination and the setting off of several explosions.

The MTA’s carefully tailored presentations to you in Beverly Hills will ensure the above factors are glossed over, minimized under technical verbiage designed to conceal, not reveal the reality behind underground tunneling in shale.

This undertaking will ultimately benefit only the coffers of the MTA and its contractors.

The selling point of the “Subway to the Sea” (think Disneytype dancers mentioned in the MTA brochure to celebrate the possible accomplishment of this nightmarish project) is palpably ridiculous and insulting to one’s intelligence.

Presently, there are three excellent routes to go to or from downtown, Santa Monica and “the sea.” They are buses–cheap, swift, easy, clean and seldom crowded. I travel them each week.

I urge City Council members

not to buckle under pressure. The decision is irrevocable once made.

There is no turning back and you will lose everything that makes Beverly Hills unique, a gem, and a center of culture and civility–not just in California but globally.

Elizabeth E. Cole ****** The first sentence should read: The Courier deserves a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of this MTA issue, especially for uncovering the multimillion dollar “fix” that corrupt L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and his allies gave millions of dollars to JMB by moving the subway stop to its corner.

The question remains: how much would you trust the MTA–the very folks who gave us the MetroLink rail disaster, costly overruns on almost every project, illegal cuts to bus service for poor neighborhoods, can’t complete a rail line to LAX, and who run the world’s deadliest light rail line (the Blue Line) between downtown L.A. and Long Beach, etc., etc.–to build anything under almost anywhere, especially through an oil field in or near a seismic zone right under this City’s only high school?

I wouldn’t trust them very much.

Daniel Fink

Rabbi Jacob Pressman THE ANGEL OF HARRITY LEE At my age I don’t always remember to whom I spoke last week, but Miss White I remember.

We lived at 5642 Christian St., the only family of the Mosaic Persuasion on the whole long block of row houses across the street from the school. Why it was named Harrity Lee I do not know, but he or she must have been very important.

In my second grade my permissive dear mother whose name, Dora, I do remember, stopped getting up early enough to take my hand and walk me across the street. As a result, in second grade my monthly report card always read: “Present: 20 days. Tardy 20 days, Achievement Excellent.” By February Miss White knew all 47 of my classmates by name and also that I was late every single day despite living 100 yards from my home room. She called me in, and said: “Jacob!” (That is when I learned that my real name wasn’t Jack.) “You are a very good student, but if you don’t come to school on time, I shall be unable to promote you. Now, I have some nice candies in my desk, and I shall give you one every day you arrive on time and allow you to suck it in class, but quietly.”

Wow! My monthly report card changed to “Present 20. Tardy 0.

Achievement Excellent.” However, I did develop some dental caries.

That February, my friendly classmates ganged up on me in the schoolyard, yelling “teacher’s pet!” piled on top of me and slightly fractured my ankle. I convalesced at home for a month, during which every afternoon after school Miss White made her way across the slippery, snow-packed street and brought me my homework assignment. I was graded: “Present 20, Tardy 0, Achievement Excellent.”

Miss White, wherever you are, (I wish I knew your first name, because I love you.) Thank you for turning me around and heading me toward a lifetime of punctuality, concern for the human race, and some measure of achievement.

Would that all the teachers in the world were just like you. May God love you. I still do.

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 18). You're exceedingly clever and will figure out what needs to happen in order to get what you want.

Someone new finds your personality enchanting. You’ll reorganize your finances and sock away money monthly. November brings a big purchase. December and February are very romantic. Cancer and Scorpio people adore you.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). All animals have territorial zones around them, and you do, too. If someone encroaches on your territory, you’ll bristle. Out of respect, be careful not to cross the lines with others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Long ago, you stopped yourself from experiencing an emotion, and now it resurfaces, wanting more than ever to be expressed. Work your way through it. It will evaporate when it completes a cycle.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll feel the need to relax, though it’s not as easy for you to do this now. You’ll have to go out of your way to release built-up tension. The stress easing out of your being will be a wonderful sensation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Some are comfortable with mediocrity, but you are not. You’ll work harder to make yourself remarkable. You’ll strive for higher scores and get impressive results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You just made a plan, and it already needs to be altered to fit the new circumstances. That you’re able to adjust easily is a skill in and of itself—and one you’ll be using often in the weeks to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll avoid restlessness by changing the routine. You’ll do something that's different from what you’d normally be doing, and it’s more than a single act. It’s an actual path that leads to a different you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll require several mood boosts throughout the day. A hot shower, a funny comic, a beautiful day dream, a prayer—all ways to keep yourself feeling good.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). No one is pushing you, but you’ll push yourself. You want to be first, the clear victor in the game. You’ll catch your breath and make a final sprint past the winning post.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll take control of your schedule.

You’ll also realize that just because you signed up for certain tasks doesn’t mean you have to do them the same way all the time. There is more leeway than you once believed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). With wide-shut eyes, you watch the movie in your mind. You’ll experience the scenes with a vivid clarity that would have been impossible to achieve with all of the distractions of yesterday.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Your relationship with a certain person is changing rapidly. The better you get to know this one the more opportunity you see in your future together.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Thinking is the brain’s natural sorting process, and you’re enjoying your own organizational process. You welcome new thoughts because they represent learning and fresh energy coming into your life.

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