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May 31, 2013

Beverly Hills Water Rate Hike Lowered By 2 Percent Updated from www.bhcourier.com

By Matt Lopez What’s the key to fighting Beverly Hills’ annual tradition of raising water rates? Apparently, it’s to use more water. A

Disney teen star joins Beverly Hills youth for “Girls On the Run.” 4

lot more water. The Beverly Hills City Council last Thursday was able to agree by a 4-1 vote to slight(see ‘WATER RATES,’ page 21)

School Board To Bring Bond Acceleration To The People Hawthorne School honors teacher Rachelle Marcus, retiring after 50 years. 4

MEMORIAL DAY–Beverly Hills Pack 100 laid flags at the National Cemetery on Saturday for Memorial Day. Pictured above (from left): Kyle Lim, Jack Klines, Philp Komar, Isaac Morris, Justin Wolfe, Nate Esmaeiliyan, Andrew Blauvelt, Joey Austin, Andy Austin (Cub Master), and Alex Austin. Front Row: James Blauvelt.

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education opted to table a potentially property-tax raising vote to accelerate the payback rate of 2008’s $334 million Measure E

Beverly Hills May Further Study Risk Of New AT&T Cell Poles

Beverly Vista soccer team wins BHUSD middle school sports title. 5

Dr. Fran talks about challenges parents face, giving kids responsibilities. 13 •Arts & Entertainment 8 •Health & Wellness 12 •Birthdays 20

By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills City Council attempted to answer the call last Thursday of a group of residents concerned about the process that

led to an agreement to install 76 new AT&T cellular poles in Beverly Hills. The installation was agreed (see ‘AT&T,’ page 18)

GALAPAGOS!–The Courier’s Laura Coleman shares the world-famous Beverly Hills Courier with a Marine Iguana, which is only found on the Galapagos Islands. Coleman vacationed there last week. Going on vacation? Take a copy of The Courier with you, take a picture of it with you and send it to mlopez@bhcourier.com!

Segal Among 5 BHHS Runners Advancing To State Finals Updated from www.bhcourier.com

By Matt Lopez After the way she started the race, just about everyone was worried about Sydney Segal’s chances in the 1,600-meter race. Everyone, that is, except Segal. She began the race at last Friday’s CIF Masters Meet in last place, about 8 meters behind the pack, before she slowly began to ramp up the pace. (see ‘TRACK,’ page 18)

Jewish Federation Names 2013 Brawerman Fellows By Laura Coleman The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles this week announced the 2013 crop of Brawerman Fellows – four young local leaders who will benefit from the generosity of Beverly Hills resident Geri Brawerman’s gift toward deepening the next generation’s con-

Sydney Segal

Planning Commission Looks To Expand, Simplify Noticing A Memorable Dinner-Dance Celebrating a 25th Wedding Anniversary; “The Rainiest, Wettest, Windiest, Chilliest, Cannes Film Festival I Can Remember,” Says Producer Steve Stabler. Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

In an effort to broaden, or in some cases simplify, its community outreach, the Planning Commission discussed several possibilities

Geri Brawerman A PERFECT MICHELLE —Our celebrity photographer Scott Downie rates Michelle Rodriguez’s performance as perfect in Fast & Furious 6, which premiered at the Universal Amphitheatre.

(see ‘PLANNING,’ page 10)

SUPERVISOR IN BEVERLY HILLS–As The Courier reported last week, L.A. County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Mike Antonovich visited the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills last Monday to speak about responsible government management and budgeting. Pictured (from left): Antonovich and Rotary Club President A.J. Willmer.

Photo By Gidas Peteris 24

(see ‘BRAWERMAN,’ page 18)

Scott applauds director Justin Lin and the stuntmen who made this film. Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie

George Christy, Page 6

By Matt Lopez Ever noticed construction going on around your neighborhood and wondered why you weren’t notified ahead of time?

(see ‘BOND,’ page 2)

GROUNDBREAKING– Shovel is finally set to meet dirt on the long-delayed Roxbury Park Community Center renovation. A groundbreaking ceremony with the City Council will be held Tuesday, June 4 at 2:15 p.m. on the west side of the park. Pictured is a rendering of the new community center.

Updated from www.bhcourier.com Sweet Pea finds a home, thanks to you – The Courier’s readers! 5

bond at this week’s board meeting in an effort to better engage the community in what is shaping up to be a battle of broken promises and good fis-

Justin’s now filming Fast & Furious 7 in Tokyo with Jason Statham co-starring. Scott praises Luke Evans’ character as the bad guy. “I see him as the bad guy in James Bond films, with his Clint Eastwood style of delivery.” Michelle’s gown is by Alex Perry.

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

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MEALS ON WHEELS–Amelia Wohl, a senior at Beverly Hills High School, raised more than $1,000 for the Pet Food Program initiated by St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. SVMOW, the nation’s largest privately funded senior nutrition program, not only prepares, delivers and serves meals to community seniors yearround, but now also sees to it that their pets don’t go hungry either. Many senior Angelenos, often alone, isolated and living on limited resources, frequently share their meals with their beloved pets, thus nutritionally shortchanging both themselves and their animal companions. The ASPCA has awarded a $7,500 grant in support of the Pet Food Program.

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cal policy. Boardmember Brian Goldberg – the only member of the School Board who has pledged to not vote to accelerate the bond payback rate to its maximum – has repeatedly said that a ‘yes’ vote is the “right” vote but that he, the only seated member of the school board who brought the bond to voters five years ago, will not renege on a promise he made to Beverly Hills residents that their property tax rate would not increase beyond $49.71 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. That promise has already been shown to be false, as the economic climate has already ratcheted the rate up to $52. “It’s anybody’s guess how the vote is going to go,” President Jake Manaster told The Courier. The board has until June 30 to notice the County of Los Angeles if it intends to issue bonds in a more expeditious manner. According Keygent Advisors, the district consultant who will oversee the bond issuance, raising the tax rate close to the maximum allowed under the law, $114 per $100,000 of assessed valua-

tion, could save Beverly Hills property owners roughly $2 billion in the long term. Manaster said it was critical for the board to accurately gauge the community’s input into a plan that intends to raise the property tax rate to $111 in 2014 and progressively ratchet it down to $60 in 2034 for the final 20 years of the bond payback – effectively shaving 22 years off the life of the bond. “These buildings have serious safety and seismic issues that need to be addressed and can only be solved by accelerating the bond,” Manaster said. TOWN HALL MEETINGS The board will convene three Town Halls in June an effort to both educate and engage the community in a discussion that will have very real financial impacts on property owners and the district's ability to modernize all five schools: Thursday, June 6 (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm) Cherney Lecture Hall (BHHS) Monday, June 10 (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm) Horace Mann Ron Brown Auditorium Tuesday, June 18 (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm) El Rodeo Auditorium

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Hillary Clinton To Speak In Los Angeles At AJU Lecture Series The American Jewish University (AJU) is continuing its long and distinguished Public Lecture Series (PLS), a forum where the L.A. community hears directly from world leaders, policy makers and political

pundits in an intimate setting. On June 24, AJU is presenting an evening with former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City. (see ‘AJU’ page 10)

LOVELY LILY– Lily is an eightmonth-old, terrier-mix cutie. She is still a pup, but pretty full grown at nine pounds. Those interested in opening their heart and home to this lovely little girl may contact Kira Lorsch at 4Dogs@RHLGroup.com or call Shelter Hope Pet Shop at 818-453-5798.

GIRLS ON THE RUN–Horace Mann 4th Grader Paola Santos and friends represented the Holmby Park chapter of “Girls on the Run” at the Spring GOTR 5K, presented by California Triathalon at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Peyton List, Disney teen star from the comedy series Jessie, greeted fans and ran the 5K alongside more than 900 participants. Pictured (from left): Sofia Santos, Yael Berukhim, Emma Green, Paola Santos, Peyton List, Maxine Zuriff and Sophie Rubin. Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County is a running and positive development program for 3rd to 8th grade girls.

Recreation & Parks Commission Gets Behind Plan To Protect ‘Hymn Of Life’ Art Piece By Matt Lopez The Recreation and Parks Commission found unanimous harmony Tuesday on a plan to help protect one of Beverly Hills’ most colorful art pieces–the Kusama, “Hymn of Life,” which is currently located at Beverly Gardens Park. The commission agreed with the project’s landscape architect Mia Lehrer to install groundcover planting along the circular edge of the piece, with tension cord fencing placed at the exterior edge of the planting to block visitors from getting too KUSAMA– Kusama, “Hymn of Life,” as it currently sits in close to the piece. Beverly Gardens Park. The Recreation & Parks Commission recommended protecting it with tension cord fencing.

(see ‘HYMN OF LIFE’ page 10)

HM DANCES FOR GOLD– Horace Mann won Gold after taking first place this month at the “Dancing Classroom” competition at Edward Roybal Learning Center. Pictured (from left): Thomas Recupero, Rohan Kapur, Kyleigh Holt, Da-Young Lee, Chantal Moawad, Ava Dilllar, Chloe Benmoshe, and Shani Darkins.

Beverly Hills School Board Agrees on Priority-Based Budget By Laura Coleman The Board of Education convened its fourth and final study session this week agreeing to a series of cuts and keeps of non-mandated programs and services that President Jake Manaster told The Courier would feasibly be implement-

miss school the day they have science, and they don’t want their parents to make an appointment for anything on the day they have science and they look forward to coming to science and that’s one of the things that makes me feel really great, is the way the kids CELEBRATE SCIENCE—Hawthorne students love to come to science. dressed up like retiring science teacher They look forward to it Rachelle Marcus this week. Pictured above (see ‘MARCUS’ page 21)

CARAVAN RUG SALE–Members of the Caravan Rug Corporation attended the Industry Insiders Party in Beverly Hills to help kick off its summer rug sale, which continues through June 2 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with rates on every rug discounted by at least 30 percent at Carvan’s showroom at 8725 Wilshire Blvd. Pictured (from left): Jay Nehouray (general manager of Caravan, David Joseph Katona (interior designer and artist) and Mois Refoua (CEO of Caravan Rug Corp).

(from left): Principal Kathy Schaeffer, Michael Egiazarian, Mrs. Marcus, Cody Nouray and Eric Smith. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

(see ‘BUDGET’ page 10)

City Attorney’s Office Granted Cost Of Living Increase By Matt Lopez One down, one to go. The Beverly Hills City Council approved a cost-of-living increase for the city attorney’s office, but failed again to discuss a proposed salary increase for City Manager Jeff

Beverly Hills Celebrates Science Teacher Rachelle Marcus, Retiring After 50 Years By Laura Coleman After 50 years with Beverly Hills Unified School District, Hawthorne’s beloved science teacher Rachelle Marcus is putting aside her namesake lab coat for retirement. “It’s time to let somebody else take the reigns,” Marcus told The Courier. “It’s been a very rewarding thing because my students don’t like to

ed for the 2014/15 academic year. Superintendent Gary Woods emphasized that the “priorities” identified by the board are foremost a launching point for how the district will evolve.

Kolin. The approval came on a 41 vote, with councilmember Nancy Krasne voting against the increase. The cost-of-living increase to Richards Watson and Ger(see ‘INCREASE’ page 10)

MOVING ON–Retiring Student Boardmember Jason Friedman receives accolades from his colleagues at his final Board of Education meeting this week before graduating from high school. Pictured left (from left): Superintendent Gary Woods, Friedman and Board President Jake Manaster. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

Beverly Hills High School Gets Top Marks On WASC Report By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills High School received an official thumbs up from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) the district confirmed this week, solidifying the high school’s position as among the state’s most competitive. “The 2013 WASC report is absolute confirmation that Beverly Hills High School is moving in the right direction,”

Superintendent Gary Woods told The Courier. In March, WASC issued a preliminary report following a four-day accreditation process that noted significant improvement over BHHS’s troubling assessment six years ago. This time WASC had just one recommendation for the high school: quantify schoolwide learning results.

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Health and Safety Commission Backs ‘Civil City’ Initiative By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission would like to see Beverly Hills become a much more civil place and found support in that venture from the Health & Safety Commission. Human Relations Commis-

BV SOCCER CHAMPS–The results are in from BHUSD’s inaugural middle school athletics program, where more than 200 middle school students took part in the first season. “The reaction of students, parents and coaches has been extremely positive,” Horace Mann Principal Steve Kessler told The Courier. The Beverly Vista soccer team triumphed at BHUSD’s middle school athletic program. In addition, BV was victorious in varsity basketball, football and soccer. El Rodeo took top honors in volleyball. Pictured is the BV middle school boys soccer team. Top (from left): Lucas Thau, Blake Sloane, Keith Stone, Finn Sklarew, Javier Piñanes, Tommy Kendall, Kamer Turac, Jerrick Kim, Alborz Hosseini, Jake Kim, and Coach Díaz. Bottom (from left): Bardia Kaseb, Shawn Keshmir, Jonah Okum, Nick Chavarro, Anthony Son, and Sang Bum Lee.

GIANT CHECKS– The Beverly Hills Education Foundation presented year-end checks at this week’s board meeting. Pictured above (from left): Annette Zeller, associate director of catering at The Beverly Hilton; Michael Bradford, general manager of Audi Beverly Hills; Cole Plante, BHHS student; Board of Education President Jake Manaster; BHEF President Annette Saleh; BHEF CFO Larry Sternshein; Ellen Prager, marketing supervisor; Eliberto Gamino, store manager of Whole Foods Market Beverly Hills; and BHUSD Superintendent Gary Woods. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

Beverly Hills Education Foundation Presents $578,000 Check To Beverly Hills Unified By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills Education Foundation presented the Board of Education with a

$578,000 check this week – bringing its total contribution to the district to over $1 million for the 2012/13 school year.

“We cannot stress the ongoing need for school families and the community at large to (see ‘BHEF’ page 10)

GIRL SCOUTS–Beverly Hills Girl Scout Troop 445 met with Managers Scott Bean and Kevin Netzle (back row, from left) from the Beverly Drive North Face store at its annual campout in Malibu Creek State Park. Troop 445 were the top cookie sellers in the Hollywood/Beverly Hills area this past cookie season with nine girls selling more than 7,000 boxes. Pictured (from left): Elise Knebel, Emily Greenstein, Audrey Marcus, Lucy Rosen, Esther Goldberg and Talia Estiaghpour.

Beverly Hills School District Finance Committee Recommends Expeditious Bond Issuance By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills Unified School District Finance Committee recommended that the Board of Education adopt the most expeditious bond financing plan possible to finance essential building upgrades at

Beverly Hills schools following a presentation by Keygent Advisors at its meeting this week. “School construction costs are going to rise in the future,” Finance Committee Chair Mel Spitz said. “There’s a long-delayed and pent-up demand for

school construction in this area and it’s anticipated that costs could rise anywhere from 25 to 35 percent in the very near future, so it behooves the district to move as quickly as possible on essential upgrades.” (see ‘FINANCE’ page 10)

Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival Kicks Off in Beverly Hills Tomorrow With Rom-Com “Putzel” By Laura Coleman The Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival kicks off its eighth season tomorrow night at the Writer’s Guild Theater in Beverly Hills with Putzel, directed

by Jason Chaet. “It’s really offering a piece of Jewish culture to the Los Angeles community,” Executive Director Hilary Helstein told The Courier about the festival

she founded eight years ago. “This year’s goal was really to focus on showing films that were really different.” Touted as a Jewish roman(see ‘FILM FEST’ page 10)

sion chair Ilona Sherman and commissioner Barbara Linder went before the Health & Safety Commission at its meeting last Tuesday to discuss its new “Civil City” initiative. The Courier reported about the Civil City plan in its (see ‘CIVIL’ page 10)

SWEET STORY–Debbie Robbins of Sherman Oaks saw Sweet Pea in The Courier’s Rescue Dog of the Week column when she came into work in Beverly Hills last Friday. It was summer love at first sight. She immediately contacted ShelterHopePetShop.org and welcomed Sweet Pea into her home that very day. Another happy ending courtesy of you – The Courier’s readers.

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risotto or grilled salmon with Provencal vegetable confit. And then the dessert of apricot and pistachio crumble with raspberry sorbet or the seasonal cheesecake with fresh berries. Three-tiered tables beckoned with massive arrangements of colorful fruits and walnuts during the cocktail hour. Nothing spared to please family and friends.

e met the Safvatis’ tall and handsome 21-year-old son Sina Simon, a UCLA law student who, like mom and dad, danced the night away (the Safvatis are born with rhythm in their bones). Sina’s professor Thomas Schwartz predicts Sina will enjoy success with his law career, and very likely become a political insider. His sister, 10-year-old Nora, is a dancer, too, couldn’t resist ordering mac and cheese, and revealing that her favorite subject is math.

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Celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary at the Peninsula were Dr. Shahriar Daniel Safvati and wife Mojgan with daughters Nora and Niloufar and son Sina Simon.

ur hosts? Shahriar Daniel Safvati, the popular Urgent Care doctor, and his beautiful Mojgan dancing the night away, and, oh, what dancers they are. No back seat to Fred and Ginger, if you please. Their high spirits uplifting the distinguished crowd, whirling and twirling to Sway’s danceable beat (“when marimba rhythms start to play/dance with me/make me sway”), and nonstop danceable music from bandleader Sohrab. Mercifully, not like events where gents have cement in their shoes, while wives are itching to trip the light fantastic.

birthday). Between dinner courses, Niloufar entertained with cabaret tunes we remember and love.

four of Harvey Weinstein’s forthcoming films fetched $1.9 million during the 29th Anniversary of AmFAR’s Cinema Against Aids Gala at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.

hirley Bassey rocked the crowd singing Goldfinger. In attendance were: Nicole Kidman, Jessica Chastain, Leonardo diCaprio, Lea Seydoux, Sharon Stone, Goldie Hawn, Kristin Scott Thomas, Christoph Waltz, Heidi Klum, Karlie Kloss, Audrey Tatou.

“People toast with cham-

arvey recalled a previous Gala when two boyfriends paid $350,000 each to have George Clooney date their girlfriends. He added that he then raised an additional $30,000 to kiss Ryan Gosling, and sniffed that he’s had “better kisses.”

hand was Dr. Mansoor Karamooz, who attended to the Shah of Iran’s health during the ruler’s reign. Dr. Mansoor informed he does not dine out, preferring to cook simply at home with the freshest ingredients. Admittedly not trusting most restaurants. pagne … tonight I decided on something else. I asked for tequila,” announced our host, as shots of tequila arrived at every seating. Shotglass in hand, Daniel thanked his family and loyal friends. Privileged we were to revel in a night that will be indelibly inscribed in everyone’s memory book.

hank you, Daniel, thank you Mojgan, and thank you Niloufar, Sina Simon and young Nora. May the good life embrace you with the best of health and enduring friendships.

roducer Steve Stabler found this year’s Cannes Film Festival to be “the rainiest, wettest, windiest, chilliest I can remember.” Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy

bout longtime friendships, Daniel, after dinner, introduced his classmate from second grade at their elementary school in Tehran. How aniel’s mom Molook many of us can attest to such a and dad Saleh danced to the rewarding surprise from our hot licks of Sohrab’s Persian past? music, with the crush of cireporting from France: cling dancers, as is the custom, waving handkerchiefs in the air. The fierce bidding to appear in

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he menu? A beet, walnut and arugula salad, followed by t h e choice of roasted chicken breast w i t h mushr o o m

Stefanie Powers and Joan Van Ark

Paul Reiser presented the Icon Award to lyricist Alan Bergman

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he Peninsula. Wine, dinner, music, dancing. Celebrating 25 years of love and togetherness. An invitation for family and friends, 75 in all, to gather at the five-star hotel’s Veranda Room. For an evening of merriment and festivities, including an impersonation of Psy and his best-selling Gangman Style. A night of nights launching the California summer season.

he fashionable Princess Lilly Fallah Lawrence and Marine Corp. Douglas Banker sashayed among the dancing guests. Lilly in a flowing couture coat of French blue velvet, patched with embroidered squares of Persian history. She admired, as did everyone, Mojhan’s pleated gown of caféau-lait chiffon created by Beverly Hills couturier Aria Baracci.

Dr. Ha’erii Bahman and wife Nima were among the champs. Not wanting to miss what they knew would be a fabled night, they motored South from Bakersfield, where Dr. Bahman practices orthopedic surgery.

r. Safvati’s three brothers are doctors as well. And his lovely dancing daughter, Niloufar’s a pre-med student (quelle figure in Ralph Lauren’s clinging silvery sequins a la Marilyn Monroe at JFK’s 1962

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Murray Pepper and Vicki Reynolds Pepper

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The Longevity Center’s Gary Small with wife Gigi

Tierney Sutton entertained

Michele Lee emceed UCLA Longevity Center’s Icon Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Honorees included Alan Bergman, Gerald S. Levey, Vicki Reynolds Pepper and Murray Pepper, Patric Hooper. The evening was chaired by Dr. Louise Horvitz and Nancy Levitt.

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Actress, Entrepreneur Wells Pens First Children’s Book

what you want Long-time resi1,000 times and dent/actress/entreprereally see it, you neur Carole Wells can have it. Peo(Doheny) can add anple can imagine other title to her reand think about s u m é — c h i l d r e n ’s what they really book author. She is want to be in now attending book life—a situation signings for Amberelbetter than they’re la, her stories about in—and make it the adventures of a happen.” fairy-tale princess from The book’s “The Land of Ancient Carole Wells genesis lies in Secrets from the stories Wells told Sand.” her daughter, It was released, Katharine, who last year, but illness didn’t want her prevented Wells from to leave at night “promoting the book for parties or othlike I want to,” she er events. says. “I told her Wells had two that if she went main driving reasons to sleep we’d for writing the book. meet at midnight One of her causes at the ruby, sapis working with phire or emerald abused children. “So palace and have many young children don’t know how to cope with a dinner dance with other kings their lives; and are given such and queens.” In the morning she’d quiz adversity so young in life.” The other is what she sees her daughter on what they did— as a lack of role models for her daughter’s imagination had women—“People of wisdom them skating on a ruby rink, in imparting secrets of the universe dresses matching their jewels and even more details. to them.” She started telling the stoSo she created a young heroine to give young women ries to her grandchildren who “tools to help them through asked, “where’s Amberella this life,” Wells relates. “So many time?” And the book was born. young women are experiencing Amberella was officially problems beyond their years.” launched with a Mother’s Day For instance, she cites the large party at Kazanjian Beverly Hills number of children around the which was appropriate, because world used as sex slaves . Wells has long been fascinated The tales follow the young by stones and their properties; princess searching for her moth- and each queen in the book reer, the queen, who was ban- wards Amberella with a jewel. ished from her country by the “It was a warm loving fun wicked king. time with my daughter who atAmberella starts off at 8, go- tended Hawthorne and BHHS, ing on adventures where other and grandchildren,” said Wells. queens—illustrated by designer Wells has known the Apostolou Epameinondas with Kazanjian brothers, Michael faces by Martha Moody—put and Stan, since they were all at her through lessons to be a USC together. strong woman, and by the end The book is available on of the book, at 18, “Amberella five different booksites, includhas a lot of wisdom,” says Wells. ing Amazon and at carThe book illustrates Wells’ olewells.com.—Steve Simmons decades-long metaphysical and Read the full story at religious studies. She quotes the www.bhcourier.com, EntertainDalai Lama: “if you visualize ment.

Presents

I'm Not Rappaport by Herb Gardner Performed at the Pico Playhouse 10508 Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 For Tickets: 323-821-2449 Directed by Howard Teichman Opening April 27, 2013 through June 23, 2013

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 PM Sunday Matinee 3:00 PM Tickets $35.00

TREASURED TIMES—Donna Kanter’s documentary Lunch, chronicles a group of writers and directors that has been meeting for lunch every other Wednesday for the past 40 years. Members and their meeting places have changed over the years, but their friendships and camaraderie have remained. Lunch goes beyond a single meal, and into the lives and successes of comedy legends including Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Monty Hall, Arthur Hiller, Rocky Kalish, Hal Kanter, Arthur Marx, Gary Owens, John Rappaport, Matty Simmons and Ben Starr. As part of the L.A. Jewish Film Festival, the movie will be screened at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 2 at the Laemmle Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Blvd, followed by a Q&A with Dona Kanter, Arthur Hiller and celebrity guests. Pictured are Simmons, Kanter and Hiller. For a schedule and ticket information, visit lajfilm-

Long-Lost Walt Disney Cartoon In LACO Gala A long-lost cartoon by Walt Disney that pre-dates Mickey Mouse has been rediscovered in England and a newly restored print will make it’s debut at the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Silent Film Gala, at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 8, along with Buster Keaton’s Our Hospitality, at UCLA’s Royce Hall, 752 Charles East Young Dr. Mark Watters, six-time Emmy Award-winning composer has written and will conduct a new score for Hungry Hobos, a short by Disney himself of Oswald The Lucky Rabbit. It has not been seen in 50 years. David Bossert, producer, creative director and head of

Jerry Cutler on THEATER While in New York, I went to see My Name Is Asher Lev, from the Chaim Potok novel, at the Westside 43rd Street Theatre. Downstairs was a production of Old Jews Telling Jokes. Asher Lev is about a Chassidic family’s highly-gifted young son, whose eclectic artistic talents come into conflict with his strict ultra-Orthodox upbringing.

special projects, Walt Disney Animation Studios at The Walt Disney Company learned that an unknown 16 mm print—presumed to have been lost—was being auctioned in London. He had Disney buy it and had it painstakingly restored. “I know Walt Disney would be happy to know that his company was able to re-acquire the rights to one of his earliest characters. I can only hope he would have been pleased with the musical score as well,” said Watters. “I have read about Disney’s tastes and views on music so it was easy to imagine what he would have asked for with Hungry Hobos. For instance, I knew

of his fondness for using popular well-known melodies such as Turkey In The Straw, She’ll Be Coming ‘Round The Mountain” and “Pop Goes The Weasel. “Walt also enjoyed when a composer would “hit” a particular action on screen by syncing the tempo and musical elements to physically match such things on screen as a cow licking Oswald’s face with a trombone gliss or a shotgun blast with a cymbal crash.” Tickets are $350, which includes a post-film supper; $80 for priority seating and $35 for general seating. Call 213-6227001, ext. 1 or visit www.laco.org/events/ 221/.

Myself, I grew up in a strict Orthodox home, the second son of a respected, scholarly rabbi. My head was not steeped in the sacred words of my people’s ancient sages, but rather to those of other Jewish sages in the karma of Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks, Red Buttons, Jack Carter, Milton Berle, Jerry Lewis, Jan Murray, Shelly Berman, Norm Crosby, Carl Reiner, Buddy Hackett, et al. I desperately wanted to follow in their famous, funny footsteps…it was my fantasy. So, I be-

came a Catskills comic without the blessings of my father, Rabbi Abraham Isaac Cutler. Asher Lev was being lectured by his father who travelled to far reaching countries at the behest of the world leader of Chassidic Jewry, for painting a nude woman, Asher’s foray into the forbidden was closing comfortable and welcoming doors as his fame as an artist opened new vistas foreign to his upbringing and comfort zone. Lev was pleading his case to a very downcast father who could not accept the actions and reasoning of his only child. He exhorts his father “Painting is my religion,” he cries, “it’s my life.” Lev and his father are standing face to face, neither giving any ground. His father lamenting the fact Asher has committed a grievous sin against God, the Jewish people and his parents. Asher retorts it was the Holy One, who gave him this talent and not using it would be a grievous sin. A tearful father tells Asher that the rabbi has decreed that he must leave his family and community and move far away.

For Rabbi Jerry Cutler’s full review of My Name Is Asher Lev, visit www.bhcourier.com.

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BUDGET (Continued from page 4)

“These are ongoing conversations,” he told The Courier following Tuesday’s meeting. “We are trying to put everything through the lens of what will help advance students’ college readiness. As we make future decisions, we now have information on what we’re sup-

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Additionally, a legislative bill (AB-182) now on the floor has the potential to severely restrict school construction bonds, adding another layer of urgency to bond issuance, Spitz said. At the close of Tuesday’s formal board meeting, Boardmember Lewis Hall read a prepared statement from the Fi-

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April 26 issue. The idea is, in its simplest form, to promote civility among Beverly Hills residents. “People out there are so concerned about what they’re doing, so involved with driving and not paying attention, that this is maybe just one more piece of information to maybe think about what they do before they actually do something.” Sherman said that a recent altercation between parents at one of the K8 schools was one of the catalysts for the Civil City initiative. Sherman also told The Courier in April that given last month’s road rage incident between a driver and a bicyclist, the initiative seemed all the

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“I think that is our best hope for perhaps keeping people off the piece,” Commissioner Susan Gersh said. Vice Chair Howard Rosoff proposed moving the tension cord to the exterior edge of the landscape planting. In the original proposal, it was much closer to the piece. “It seems putting it up close to the sculpture is kind of saying ‘you can come to this point.’” Rosoff said. The landscaping around

porting and focusing on that will put kids in the best possible position for the future.” Manaster said the most painful cuts were on the operations side. “It’s painful for me to think that our buildings are going to become even more dilapidated because we’re not being given funds to maintain the schools.” nance Committee recommending the board immediately engage in an aggressive and visible communication plan to inform the community about the importance of expeditious bond financing in addition to recommending that board consider taking action to obtain relief from the restrictions on the bond issuance schedule imposed by pending legislation AB 182. hattan’s Upper Westside – that is, until Sally arrives and makes him question his future. For more information on the six-day film festival, which includes over 20 new films around the world, including one that centers around the relationship of Johnny Cash with his Jewish manager, visit http://lajfilmfest.org/. more timely. Residents would be asked to sign a civility pledge and would be given a car sticker with a yet-to-be-designed shield promoting civility. Commissioner Stacia Kopeikin noted that an education program along with the sticker might make sense to truly inform residents about the importance of civility. Sherman said the plan was to work with schools to disseminate the information to them. She added that the timeline for the initiative is to have a launch ready in time for National Night Out in August. All commissioners said they would support the cause by placing stickers on their vehicles. “I will place it on my car and explain it to my kids as well,” Chair Karen Setian said. the piece would include a decomposed granite pathway. The issue of protecting the piece came up when staff and the Fine Arts Commission found that despite the fact that there are warning signs not to touch it, unimpeded access for people to the piece had caused some damage. The Recreation and Parks commission’s recommendation for the tension cord fencing around the piece will be passed on to the City Council at a future meeting for consideration.

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to change noticing requirements throughout the City at its meeting last Thursday. The discussion came at the request of the City Council. Among the changes is clear, visible site notification postings on all major development projects within the City. Essentially, the only time site notices wouldn’t be required is for small residential projects, like a kitchen remodel. “The real intent here is to change noticing to provide information to the public in a more meaningful way, and be as consistent as possible on how to do that,” City Senior Planner Peter Noonan said. Currently, on-site notifications are only required for the following permits: R4 permits, minor accommodations, notice of overnight stay, second unit permits, open air dining permits and design review (commission level). “That’s my No. 1 thing,” Vice Chair Brian Rosenstein said. “Any kind of major renovation, more than 50 percent, I would like to see a physical site posting.” The Planning Commission also directed staff to expand the mail noticing. Currently at a 300-foot radius, the directed change is to notice homes within a 300-foot radius, plus “block face” homes. What that means is that if a project affects homes on, for example, a block of Roxbury Dr., but the 300 foot only covers 8 of the 10 homes on the

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shon for city attorney services calls for a one percent increase effective July 1, 2013, along with a one-time payment of $10,000 and an additional annual expense of $11,300. The agreement prior to Thursday’s decision stated the City shasll provide a cost-of-living increase for general legal services and staffing of no less

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Having recently stepped down from her role as America’s chief diplomat and President Obama’s principal foreign policy advisor, the timing of hearing from Secretary Clinton could not be better. AJU took the lead in bringing world leaders, decisionmakers and high level political

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step up and donate to BHEF,” outgoing BHEF President Annette Saleh told the board when she delivered the foundation’s year-end report. “We need the community to under-

street, the remaining two homes on the block would also be noticed. This was changed to avoid one resident receiving a notice while the other doesn’t. Staff had originally proposed expanding the radius to 500 feet. “Some of these items are just not worthy of 500 feet and I worry about the burden on the applicant when doing that,” Commissioner Dan Yukelson said. Commissioner Howard Fisher said he was concerned about “over noticing.” The noticing will be 500 feet in the hillside and Trousdale areas. Notices will likely change from letters to postcards. Other changes included consolidating all requirements into one code section to simply make it easier for the public to identify the requirements. Staff said it could reduce permits from about 28 to 18 without really losing any permits, by essentially giving similar permits the same name. Another topic of discussion was a desire to expand the City’s basically non-existent digital noticing. Beverly Hills currently has no zoning code requirements to post public notices on the City website or emailing notices to the community. Noonan said the City would begin exploring digital options, as well as working with social media. Staff will take Planning Commission direction and likely return to the commission with an official noticing plan sometime in late summer-early fall. than 1 percent and no more than 3 percent. A request for a one-time compensation enhancement of $7,500 for Kolin was tabled for the third time. It has been on the last several agendas but the council was unable to get to the item. Kolin asked that it be postponed last Thursday to allow for enough time for the council to get to budgetary issues after its formal meeting. figures to an L.A. audience with the PLS, which launched in 2001 and featured such speakers as President Bill Clinton, Bob Dole, Tony Blair, Colin Powell, Al Gore, Madeleine Albright and Shimon Peres. For more information, vistwww.aju.edu/hillary or contact the Whizin Center of Continuing Education, 310440-1246. stand that the financial crisis that faces the Beverly Hills Unified School District today is unparalleled.” Saleh said BHEF will be filing paperwork with the City in anticipation of receiving the City’s one-time matching grant for $600,000.

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Beverly Hills-Based Leverage Global Partners Launches Global Estate Firm

LUXURY DEFINED—This 8-bedroom traditional Beverly Hills home built by famed architect Paul Williams in 1941 boasts Betty Grable and Paul McCartney as former residents.

Paul Williams Traditional Beverly Hills Home With Pedigree Listed For $25.6M By Laura Coleman The 8-bedroom 10-bath Beverly Hills home at 9555 Heather Rd. designed by Paul Williams has an enviable pedigree that is certain to make even the most discerning of buyers smile at the legacy home now listed by Coldwell Banker for $25.58 million. Originally built in 1941 for Bert Lahr, the lion in The Wizard of Oz, this gated and private estate counts Betty Grable, Harry James and Paul McCartney among its history of famous resi-

dents. Recently remodeled to emulate a Hampton residence, the main house includes a large living area with highvaulted ceilings, a media room with a wet bar and wine cellar. Set on over 1.3 acres with abundant large terraces, an outdoor kitchen, pool, spa, tennis court, koi pond, sports court, putting green, a two-lane vintage inspired bowling alley, game room, wet bar and powder room, this Beverly Hills home is luxury defined.

By Laura Coleman The burgeoning global homebuying market shows few signs of abating, with the result that savvy real estate brokerage houses are figuring out ways to capitalize on the trend. One such local player, Beverly Hills-based Leverage Global Partners, has already facilitated over $60 million in U.S. home purchases by foreign buyers following its April 2 debut. Firm president F. Ron Smith, a veteran Los Angeles realtor who co-founded Partners Trust Real Estate Brokerage and Acquisitions in Beverly Hills in 2009, credits a unique worldwide association of 33 boutique real estate brokerages with revolutionizing the level of personalized service, access and accountability on a global level. “The reality is, if you help people out, there’s a camaraderie that you create,” he told The Courier. “Our mission

statement is the ability to connect real estate globally one community at a time.” By leveraging existing international luxury real estate associations, members are afforded an exclusive opportunity to be a part of a worldwide network that enables them to better serve their clients by establishing them as key players in the international real estate arena. Each member is carefully vetted to ensure a consistent level of intimacy and skill across the world, which includes boutique brokerage houses in Tokyo, Cannes, Hong Kong, Beijing and Berlin, to name a few. “The thing that’s interesting is the connectivity that were creating,” Smith said. “What’s exciting is the ability to pick up the phone and call somebody at a company and get immediate information from a receptive person.”

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Mongolia’s economic growth rate in 2012 was 12.3 percent—one of the highest in the world—mostly because of exports of its vast natural resources. Growth has caused rapid urbanization, and a transition out of a mainly nomadic society. These changes have resulted in serious health problems that Mongolia currently lacks the capacity to address. International support has come from volunteers, including a team of physicians and healthcare professionals from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). For the last 15 years, Dr. David Warburton of CHLA’s Saban Research Institute has been volunteering in Mongolia’s capital city, Ulaan Baatar, and the surrounding Gobi Desert. Along with CHLA physicians Drs. Richard Mackenzie, Lawrence Ross, Stuart Siegel, Andreas Reiff, Masato Takahashi and Marilyn Woo, this group

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Challenges Parents Face; When To Give Kids Responsibilities Q. Dear Dr. Fran, my wife and I are expecting our first child. Neither of us has any real experience with kids. My wife is the youngest of four children and I am the middle boy of three. We are scared to be first-time parents. Is there any crash course you can give us about the most important parenting issues and what to expect? Arthur Y. A. Dear Arthur, I’m glad to hear you and your wife recognize the value of parenting. It’s the most important job you will do in your lifetime. Here are my top eight most difficult milestones every parent must face. Each one is critical. You and your wife will likely transition through each one by holding each other’s hands and using trial and error. If you bump up against a wall in one of these areas please reach out to a child development specialist or psychologist for guidance. Fasten your seat belts and away you go. The Eight Most Challenging Things Parents Face: 1) Teaching their infant to selfsoothe and sleep through the night. 2) Responding to their toddler’s declaration of separation and autonomy with compassion and empathy. This declaration includes the toddler saying “no;” temper tantrums; and defiant behaviors. 3) Equipping their child with coping skills to deal with disappointments. 4) Tolerating being the target of their child’s anger and rage. 5) Dealing with their child pitting Daddy against Mommy for things the

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Questions child wants-demands. 6) Being on the same page as their spouse regarding discipline and follow-through with consequences. 7) Letting go of their teenage children by rewarding responsible behavior with more independence and freedom. 8) Not intruding on their adult child’s life. Respecting separation and boundaries. Q. Dear Dr. Fran, when should I begin to give my child responsibilities in the home? Is an infant too young to expect him/her to pick up after themselves for instance? Can I ask an older child to look out for a younger sibling for a moment if I am busy in another part of the house? Ruthann A. Dear Ruthann, teaching responsibility for ourselves begins very young. As young as age 18-months, when your toddler throws a toy it’s your job as her parent to help her pick it up. What do I mean by ”help” her? Most toddlers ignore or refuse to pick up on command. Helping means that you walk your tot to the item they threw, put your hand over theirs, pick it up and put it back, and immediately smile and praise your child for doing her job. This process must be done consis-

tently over time for your youngster to learn to pick up after herself. Kids at age 4-5 years-old are ready to perform household tasks like put their dirty dishes in the sink, place their own wet bath towel/dirty clothes in the hamper, and make an honest attempt at straightening their beds. Most young school-age children from 4-7 years-old drag their heels in the morning delaying getting to school on time. Parents can create an incentive chart by listing three or four tasks that challenge your child. Perhaps, it’s brushing teeth or listening with only one reminder. Give your child opportunities to earn stickers on their charts. At the end of the week, if you feel your child has made an honest attempt at good responsibility behavior she gets a small reward like a trip to the icecream parlor with Daddy or a visit to the 99-cent store to choose a small toy. It is not appropriate for you, Mom, to ask an older child to watch their younger sibling when you are busy in another part of the house. Unless your older one is enamored with her younger sibling she will likely resent this. It is,however, appropriate to pay your 15-year-old for babysitting the younger one, when needed. Treat each child with respect and separateness. Dr. Fran Walfish–Beverly Hills psychotherapist and author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.com. Send questions to franwalfish@gmail.com.

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implementation over the coming five years of NIH-supported work. We hope to have a major impact on urban pollution and the health of women and children in Mongolia.” Of the difficulties that urbanization presents to children’s health, rising air pollution is of major importance. The health effects from urban air pollution have been calculated to cost Mongolia 4 percent of GDP. During winter in Ulaan Baatar, atmospheric particulate levels are more than 250-fold above the recommended levels because of factors including the burning of unrefined coal in stoves used to heat the traditional round felt tents, called gers. Increasing vehicular traffic and power plants also contribute to the dangerously high carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide levels in the air. Warburton works toward improving health in Mongolia through a multitude of avenues. He recently traveled to Washington D.C. for a joint meeting between the Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases and Disorders and the Tobacco Research Training programs at the NIH, and participated in the fourth annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health conference, “Global Health: Innovation, Implementation, Impact.”

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upon unanimously by the City Council on April 11, largely at the request of the Police Department, which noted that weak cellular coverage in certain areas of the City could be a hindrance in emergency situations. On May 7, a handful of residents, including former mayor Chuck Aronberg, Municipal League chairman Thomas White and Southwest Homeowners Association president Ken Goldman came to the council in protest of the agreement. The group, which also included Muni League Vice President Marilyn Gallup and Beverly Hills real estate magnate Michael Libow, stated a problem with the process involved in reaching a decision on the installation and the fact that no independent evaluation was done into any possible safety concerns. “We want to stress.. we want a top-notch police and fire communications system. The real question is whether or not there are adequate alternatives for all these towers, nodes and cabinets right next to homes and whether those alternatives have been properly vet-

ted,” Goldman said. “In all these years, there has not been one independent engineering confirmation of any of the statements made here. That’s incredible to me.” By Thursday’s meeting, however, there was not much the City could do. The contract had already been signed and AT&T was moving forward with plans. The council did agree, however, to form an ad hoc committee to determine whether or not an independent study is needed, and if so, what problems would specifically need to be addressed in the study. City Attorney Larry Wiener said that although the contract has been signed, there are some limited options the City has if it wishes to make changes. Wiener noted that cities have very little jurisdiction over regulating cellular antennas. “It is a contract, a binding agreement signed by both parties, but if the council believes there are issues they would like to address.. as with any contract, two parties can get together and agree to amend that contract, if some benefit can be realized by both parties,” Wiener said. A handful of residents turned out to support the agreement, saying the towers were sorely needed to improve communications for the City’s public safety officers. The council didn’t seem to find many safety concerns, but did feel it was worth it to at least discuss whether the same results could be achieved with alternatives, such as possibly less cellular nodes, or differently designed nodes.

“Most people accept wi-fi into their homes, that’s an issue onto itself. I have a ham radio license, I have a repeater telephone from 45 years ago,” Councilmember Nancy Krasne said. “The wattage emitted from that phone is 100 times greater than any of these towers.” “What’s disturbing me,” Krasne added. “Is these AT&T boxes are so unsightly and big. I’d like to see all the AT&T boxes reviewed by the Architectural Commission. See them have some input in how they look. My biggest concern is visibility for drivers pulling out of their driveway and having to look around these boxes.” Bosse said she supported listening to the concerns of the residents who oppose the plan and at least discussing whether there could be alternate routes to the same end goal. “This analysis could potentially say that you could do what we’re doing in 50 nodes and still get the same coverage. We have nothing to lose by doing an independent study.” Councilmember Willie Brien said he wanted to see a defined list of questions regarding potential issues before agreeing to an independent study. “I’m not convinced we need to do this,” Brien said. Police Chief Dave Snowden has said that the installation of the poles would greatly boost the BHPD’s cell signal throughout the City, which could prove beneficial in case of an emergency. Residents who have spoken out in support of the poles said they often get spotty cellular reception in the hillside.

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By the last lap, she was calmly making her move to the front of the pack, and on the last turn sprinted ahead to a CIF Masters championship and into this weekend’s CIF State Championships in Fresno. Sydney won the 1,600 in four minutes, 51.59 seconds, a new school record. “I feel like I ran really well. I’m looking to set a (personal record) this weekend. I definitely want to medal, and maybe even win if I dig down deep enough,” Segal told The Courier. Segal also qualified for state in the 3,200 with a school record finish of 10:30.28. On the boys side, a school record was set in the 1,600

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nection to Jewish life. Graduating high school seniors Jason Block (Hart HS), Chelsea Rapoport (Flintridge Prep), Samantha Page (North Hollywood HS) and Alyssa Scott (Oak Park HS) will each receive a $10,000 annual scholarship for college via the Geri & Richard Brawerman Leadership Institute. Community leader Geri Brawerman established the Institute last year with a multimillion dollar gift on behalf of herself and her late husband Richard to support scholarships for Jewish students poised to become future leaders in the Jewish community – the largest single endowment in the L.A. federation’s history.

BEVERLY HILLS where Chanan Batra took 10th place in a deep 12-runner field where all 12 qualified for state. Batra finished in 4:13.95. “I’m ecstatic, this has been my goal ever since freshman year,” Batra said. Alex Rohani also qualified for state, taking third place in the 400 meter (48.03). Batra and Rohani, along with Sebastien Vericella and Dominic Perlman, led the 4x4 relay team to a third-place finish in 3:17.68. “I feel good about state. I have a chip on my shoulder because I didn’t run as well as I could have at Masters,” Rohani said. All BHHS runners will run in prelims on Friday, beginning at 5:35 p.m. at Buchanan High School in Fresno. The finals are Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m.

“If Richard were here, he would be thrilled to know that his legacy now includes a program that builds leadership and ensures the Jewish future by both supporting the educational goals of Jewish high school students and giving them the experiences and skills they’ll draw upon as future stewards of Jewish Los Angeles,” Geri Brawerman told The Courier. “It is my dream that the students we empower today will lead the community tomorrow.” Brawerman Fellows are chosen based upon demonstrating academic strength, financial need and a commitment to leadership, community service and Jewish engagement.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are Alanis Morissette, Rene Auberjonois, Heidi Klum, Pat Boone, Morgan Freeman, Lisa Hartman, Jonathan Pryce and Frederica Von Stade (June 1); Jarvee Hutcherson, Charles Haid, Stacey Keach, Dana Carvey, Sally Kellerman and Barry Levinson (June 2); Tom Berenger, Clint Eastwood, Sharon Gless, Gregory Harrison, Judith Mancini, Brooke Shields, Aron Shapiro and Lea Thompson (May 31); Rafael Nadal and Anderson Cooper (June 3); Angelina Jolie, Bruce Dern, Noah Wyle, Sam Harris, Michelle Phillips, Maxine Picard and Parker Stevenson (June 4); Bill Moyers, Bonnie Fleming, and Mark Wahlberg (June 5); Skip E. Lowe, Robert Englund, Bjorn Borg, Clint Eastwood Jarvee Hutcherson Margot Arden, Wilhelmina Diener and Rosana Gershman (June 6).

LA CONTESSA–Judith Mancini (left) introduced her new La Contessa Advanced Skincare line at a Bistro Garden reception. Among to 100+ on hand were Carol Towne (center) and Beverly Hills beauty expert Donna Spangler. Photos by John Boone

Joan Mangum Vista Del Mar’s “Women of Excellence" awards luncheon at the Four Seasons on Doheny saluted the philanthropic work of Mimi Feldman and Lori Wolf. The event was chaired by Laurie Konheim and co-chairs Dana Sigoloff and Marla Kantor with Kaj Goldberg as emcee. Mimi received the “Ruth Shuken Humanitarian” award because, like Ruth, she has cared deeply and given generously on behalf of children by sponsoring dances, parties and celebrations for our residential youth, giving them the opportunity to enjoy being a teenager. Most recently, she donated a computer laboratory for the high school ensuring that all students can learn computer skills necessary for competing to today’s world. “Our children at Vista Del Mar mean a great deal to me, and you can actually see them grow, heal and develop their own self-worth.” Lori, meanwhile, was presented the “Visionary” award, honoring her for being the third generation of the Wolf family to be actively involved with Vista efforts on behalf of children. Lori participated as a youth through her parents Don and Elaine’s connection to Vista and now continues with a family of her own. She co-chairs the Leadership Council, and been named assistant treasurer of the Vista board. She said: “This past summer I volunteered, working directly with the children--other times I helped raise

money; but every time, my life is richer because of my involvement with Vista.” The sold-out luncheon featured the Vista School choir, inspired teen volunteers, and very grateful parents. The magnificent affair reflected a sense of warmth, community, and family that describes Vista Del Mar. ****** Some 100 guests gathered at The Bistro Garden to celebrate the launch of Judith Mancini’s La Contessa Advanced Skincare line. The evening was hosted by Jacque Heebner, Caldwell Sutherland Bogert and Judy Broumand. Among those on hand to honor her were “Miss California 2011” Noelle Freeman, author/actress Brenda Dickson (The Young And The Restless), impressionist artist Robert W. Jensen, artist Leith Eaton, B.H. beauty expert Donna Spangler with Dr. Richard Benveniste, Cindy and Bob Williams, Darrien Iacocca with Charlie Knapp, Ellie (Vallee) and Byron Clark, Marcella McKenna, Donna Tohidi, Marjorie Beradino, Carol Towne, Larry Link, Natalie Janger, Yolanda WaltherMeade, and many more. Musical entertainment was provided by Tony Cobb. Judith Mancini knows a thing or two about beauty. After all, the former longtime Beverly Hills resident was a stewardess, fashion model and publisher of the magazine Let’s Live, focusing

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on beauty, health and nutrition. She was given access to many scientists and doctors discovering and creating new ingredients and formulations for skincare products. Her own line (lacontessaskincare.com) consists of five antiaging products, each with clinically-tested ingredients, notable glycolic acid, plant stem-cell complex, reservatrol and telomere DNA. ****** More than 500 attended “Denim & Diamonds,” SHARE’s 60th Anniversary Boomtown fundraiser at The Beverly Hilton and contributed mucho dollars for “at risk” youth, developmentally disabled, abused and neglected children, as well as medical research for all forms of developmental disabilities. The evening featured entertainment by the Grammy-winning R&B band, The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards. Comedian John Byner was the emcee, entertaining us with impersonations of Bob Dylan, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sullivan, Joe Cocker and John Wayne among others. Another comedian Yacov Noy was funny funny with a combo of mime,

Astrology by Holiday Mathis

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 31). Your creativity is pronounced through June, and you’ll get attention for the way you use it. You’ll be involved with strong personalities in July, which makes it even more satisfying when you get your own way. You’ll strategize your way into a sweet position–and maybe a better home, too. August is one long adventure. Sagittarius and Pisces people adore you. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People will change; memories won’t. Building memorable experiences is so important to you. You’ll put in the extra work to make an experience truly special. CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s easier to relate to people going through the same thing you’re experiencing. That’s why when loved ones have lives different from your own, an extra effort must be made to connect. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are willing and ready to lend a hand when you see a need. This may seem like a baseline of civility, but you’d be surprised how distracted selfinvolved people can be. Your example raises the bar. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You

stand-up and illusion... His three-legged routine was hysterical..You had to be there. Donelle Dadigan, president of the Hollywood Museum which she founded, received the “Shining Sprit” award. SHARE President Debra Cirilov Couch presented Caryn Mintz with the “Member of the

Year” honor. Some of the SHARE ladies performed a terrific dancing number to Thank God I’m A Country Girl/Boogie Woogie Fiddle Country Blues... Terry Baldwin, Gia Bay, Lois Bloom, Lynn Brody-Slome, Ellen Feder, Diane Forester, Annie Gaybis Byner, Nancy Gregory, Dana Grilikhes Nassi, Jane Jelenko, Bonnie Lythgoe, Dolores Nemiro, Debra Rechler and Christine Wallace were accompanied by male dancers Noel Bajandas, Josh Garcia, Eric George, Yusuf Nasir, Jared North and Bill Szobody. The grand finale featured all the SHARE members performing a special 60th Anniversary dance montage–I Know We’ve Come So Far. Choreographer Charlene Painter directed the show with Gary Smith as executive producer.

DENIM & DIAMONDS–SHARE’s 60th Anniversary Boomtown fundraiser at The Beverly Hilton drew 500. Pictured (top): honoree Donelle Dadigan of Beverly Hills and SHARE Chairman Mandie Rush; (above, from left) Joan Kardashian, Neile Adams, Nigel Lythgoe, Bonnie Lythgoe, Wendy Hammers. Photo by Rick Canter never know how people are going to rid of them altogether. But you have react to questions. That’s why most a picture in your head that you’re people don’t even dare to ask; they working toward. Trust that your way don’t want to take that risk. You’re is right for you. brave, though. And besides, you just AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Being nice is easy for you until you find really want to know the answer. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There's a yourself among those who are natutime to wish and a time to work. rally inclined to infringe on your Though you're in a wistful, dreamy space and emotional state. Those are mood today, you also realize that the ones who most need your nicewishing won’t make it so. Three ness. practical actions will move you in a PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Whatever path you choose, you will be judged positive direction. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You by both supporters and critics. So can believe something very different there really is no “right” answer from what your friend believes and except the one that feels right to still behave in a similar way. You you. In the end, it’s your opinion of may find yourself wondering what what you do that matters most. matters more: what you’re doing or ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). The work at your fingertips may surprise you. why you’re doing it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Except, when you stop to think What one person sees as sad, anoth- about it, this is exactly what you er person sees as a useful opportuni- signed up for. You’ll take it on with ty. You don’t bother to make a judg- enthusiasm and have some fun. ment about it at all, preferring to TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). What jump in and do something to make it was once a passing interest is now a steadfast commitment. So you'll do better. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). what it takes to get to the end result. Some say it’s better to lower your Goals can’t be achieved unless you expectations. Others suggest getting stick to them.

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ly scale back on a projected 7 percent water rate increase for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Water rates within the City will now go up 5 percent in 1314, and then 3 percent each of the subsequent four years, although those numbers will be revisited each year and could operating costs and revenue. Mayor John Mirisch was the lone dissenter to the plan, which was devised by the water rate ad hoc, comprised of councilmembers Julian Gold and Willie Brien. “If we were just passing along the (Metropolitan Water District) increase, it should be no more than two percent, and that’s what I would have supported.” Mirisch said. “I think we’ve stuck it to residents and businesses enough. In this economy or any economy, that’s a lot.”

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and I’m going to miss that part of it.” On “Walk To School Wednesday” this week, hundreds of Hawthorne students, administrators, teachers and parents dressed up like scientists or versions of “Mrs. Marcus” and walked their retiring teacher from her nearby home to school for a celebratory breakfast in Hawthorne’s courtyard. “Mrs. Marcus has been an

Mirisch said he had a problem with the fact that the City was marking up the increases passed on by MWD. Under Thursday’s agreement, both MWD and the City are raising water rates 5 percent over the next year, but despite the similar number, the MWD rates make up about 37 percent of the City’s overall water costs. “If we wanted to stay cost neutral, wouldn’t it, in terms of actual costs, be less than 2 percent that we should raise it?” Mirisch said, noting that the water fund produced $6 million in profits over the last year. Assistant Director of Administrative Services Noel Marquis said the problem the City faces is that a large portion of that $6 million goes toward other operating costs the City incurs, such as maintaining the City’s water treatment plant. “These are all things we decided we want in this city to

protect the city in the long term,” Brien said. “Somebody’s got to pay for the water and infrastructure and all the things we do here.” The ad hoc noted the reason the council was able to lower the increase was because water utilization in the City had gone up 6 to 8 percent over the last year. Gold noted that the three percent number for next year could theoretically be lowered if the current trend of water utilization continues. Water rates in Beverly Hills have increased $60 percent in Beverly Hills over the last six years, compared to $58.4 percent for MWD during that same period. In addition, the council unanimously agreed to set aside $2.5 million from last year’s budget surplus to insert into the City’s storm water reserve fund.

inspiration to colleagues, students and families for 50 years,” Hawthorne Principal Kathy Schaeffer said. She has touched the lives of so many students who, because of her influence, have become confident and successful individuals.” The former Physical Education teacher from Minnesota, journeyed west in 1963 to become the PE teacher at Horace Mann. After a knee injury, she became a science teacher, developing a well-received

hands-on lab-based program. “You’ve got to have the kids do things with labs,” Marcus said. “There’s always an activity or a lesson that’s hands on, that’s connected to the standards. They are sometimes totally unaware that there’s standards. “Basically, my biggest love is the passion the kids have for science.” A 50-year celebration party for Mrs. Marcus will take place on Tuesday, June 4 from 6:30-8:30 in the Hawthorne courtyard with alumni, staff, friends and city dignitaries.

BEFITTING By Jean O’Conor / Edited by Will Shortz

BEVERLY HILLS - Store Grand Opening. Hara and Co., seller of used luxury goods, opened their first U.S. store in April with a grand opening VIP event April 6th, attended by President and Founder, Yukio Hara (left) and CFO, Ken Tsunetani (right), and other local residents and guests.

Hara and Co. is located at 210 S Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, California. For more information please call (310) 247-5500

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Page 22 | May 31, 2013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7301.29632 Title Order No. 7081923 MIN No. APN 5554002-040 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/08/87. 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): WILLIAM BROCK A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY PATRICIA S. BROCK, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN BROTHER AND SISTER AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 06/09/87, as Instrument No. 87 905683 and Modified by Agreement Recorded 08/29/1996 as Instrument No. 96 1423112, of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 06/13/13 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street,, Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 1400 NORTH HAYWORTH AVENUE UNIT 12, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046 Assessors Parcel No. 5554-002040 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 $72,096.20. 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 800280-2832 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 7 3 0 1 . 2 9 6 3 2 . 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 20, 2013 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee David Ochoa, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 866-3876987 Sale Info website: w w w . U S A Foreclosure.com or w w w. A u c t i o n . c o m Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 or 8002 8 0 - 2 8 3 2 Reinstatement and PayOff Requests: 866387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR-

POSE. ORDER # 7 3 0 1 . 2 9 6 3 2 : 05/24/2013,05/31/2013, 06/07/2013 —————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013096157 The following is/are doing business as: CLARK CHATEAU APARTMENTS 320 S. Clark Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Shirley L. Conrad, Trustee 10724 Wilshire Blvd. #1209, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Robert N. Conrad, Trustee 1901 Ave. of The Stars #1100, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Daryl Lyne Conrad, Trustee 2144 Kelton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A TRUST, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 09, 2008: Shirley L. Conrad, Trustee: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 09, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013096180 The following is/are doing business as: WESTWOOD OHIO APARTMENTS 10966 Ohio Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Shirley L. Conrad, Trustee 10724 Wilshire Blvd. #1209, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Robert N. Conrad, Trustee 1901 Ave. of The Stars #1100, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Daryl Lyne Conrad, Trustee 2144 Kelton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A TRUST, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 09, 2008: Shirley L. Conrad, Trustee: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 09, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013096194 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CLÉO DE MÉRODE 2) CLÉA DE MERODE 3) CLÉO DUMARAIS 4) CLEO DE MERODE PARIS 5) CDM 6) TWELVE THIRTY FOUR 7) 1234 7985 Santa Monica Blvd. #109-555, West Hollywood, CA 90046; Jaimie Bond LLC 7985 Santa Monica Blvd. #109-555, West Hollywood, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Clémence Janin, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 09, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013100275 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SKIN CARE IN BEVERLY HILLS 2) BEVERLY HILLS FACIALS 3) SKIN CARE BY MINA 337 S. Beverly Dr. #102, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Monir Kanany 337 S. Beverly Dr. #102, Beverly Hills,CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Monir Kanany: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT 2013100110 The following is/are doing business as: PAUL REALTY GROUP, LLC 9230 W. Olympic Blvd. #204, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Paul Realty Group, LLC 9230 W. Olympic Blvd. #204,Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 11, 2004: Parviz Ijadi, Officer: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013100187 The following is/are doing business as: ETERNITY TREE ART GALLERY INTERNATIONAL 1972 E. Tudor St. #102, Covina, CA 91724; Krystyna Ozimek 1972 E. Tudor St. #102, Covina, CA 91724; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 2008: Krystyna Ozimek: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013100287 The following is/are doing business as: 1) EDWARD HERBST 2) AUTUMN ASSOCIATES 10811 Washington Blvd. #375, Culver City, CA 90232-3659; Edward Herbst 10811 Washington Blvd. #375, Culver City, CA 90232-3659; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2008: Edward Herbst: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013100296 The following is/are doing business as: CJN ENTERPRISE 13039 Weddington St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401; Christopher Joseph Nassour 13039 Weddington St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Christopher Nassour: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013100306 The following is/are doing business as: 1) TENDER MOTHER’S LOVE, INC. 2) JR’S BAR-B-CUE #2 3) JR’S BAR-B-CUE 3055 S. La Cienega Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; Tender Mother’s Love, Inc. 3055 S. La Cienega Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 2007: Gloria Jackson: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C ––––––

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013100400 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BISON PRODUCTIONS 2) BISON ARCHIVES 650 N. Bronson Ave. #B-112, Los Angeles, CA 90004-1404; Marc Wanamaker 1600 Schuyler Rd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Eugene Edelman 1600 Schuyler Rd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 1979: Marc Wanamaker: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013100426 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ENGLISH & CO. 2) ENGLISH & CO. CANDLE BOUTIQUE 8391 Beverly Blvd. #442, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Kiimberly C. English 8391 Beverly Blvd. #442, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kimberly C. English: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013100444 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LAWRENCE BASSOFF COLLECTION 2) REELY CHEAP MOVIE POSTERS 213 S. Lasky Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Lawrence Bassoff 213 S. Lasky Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1992: Lawrence W. Bassoff: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013100436 The following is/are doing business as: STREETWISE MUSIC 9255 Sunset Blvd. #1040, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Hallelujah Productions 9255 Sunset Blvd. #1040, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 12, 1996: Matthew Wilder, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013099903 The following is/are doing business as: RENEGAGE MARKETING 910 S. Bedford St. #107, Los Angeles, CA 90035; David Klein 910 S. Bedford St. #107, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: David Klein: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 14, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013101548 The following is/are doing business as: THE PAIN SOLUTION 1122 S. Robertson Blvd. #7, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Ted Stefan 1097 S. Bedford Dr. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ted Stefan: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 16, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013096171 The following is/are doing business as: INFRAGANTI TV 1507 7th St. #310, Santa Monica, CA 90401; The Grosby Group, Inc. 12240 Venice Blvd. #27, Los Angeles, CA 90066; Sur Productions 9683 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Hollywood Star Group, Inc. 4433 Colfax Ave. #108, Studio City, CA 91602; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Pablo Grodnitsky: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 09, 2013; Published: May 24, 31, June 07, 14, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109720 The following is/are doing business as: PRO TRANSPORTATION SERVICE 1446 Rising Glen Rd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; Moustapha Mbaye 1446 Rising Glen Rd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The

business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Moustapha Mbaye: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 28, 2013; Published: May 31, June 07, 14, 21, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013095819 The following is/are doing business as: LOS ANGELES REVIEW OF BOOKS c/o - P.E.N. Center USA, 8444 Wilshire Blvd. 4th Flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; P.E.N. Center USA West 1999 Avenue of The Americas #700, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 06, 2013: Adam Somers, Executive Director: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 09, 2013; Published: May 31, June 07, 14, 21, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– N O T I C E — Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 090153880 Doc ID #000853313882005N Title Order No. 09-8467881 Investor/Insurer No. 085331388 APN No. 4385-024-009 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/30/2004. 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 MARTIN LIPSIC AND JANE LIPSIC, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 11/30/2004 and recorded 12/7/2004, as Instrument No. 04 3155583, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 07/08/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9662 WENDOVER DRIVE, 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 $1,698,641.79. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan 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,

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PUBLIC NOTICES plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 09-0153880. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATED: 01/31/2010 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-4389263 05/31/2013, 06/07/2013, 06/14/2013 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 120085761 Title Order No. 12-0160568 APN No. 5554-006-022 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/09/2005. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JEREMY NORRIE, A SINGLE MAN, dated 08/09/2005 and recorded 8/26/2005, as Instrument No. 05 2056845, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 07/08/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1330 NORTH CRESCENT HEIGHTS BOULEVARD #7, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90046. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $244,458.34. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You

should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 120085761. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATED: 05/27/2013 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 2818219 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.245479 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2013 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 445489CA Loan No. 3014594224 Title Order No. 615377 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 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 06-10-2013 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under

and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09-282007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20072238573, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: ELIZABETH BARRY AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Legal Description: LOT 47 OF TRACT 13948, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 298, PAGES 30 TO 33 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,072,092.59 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 9782 OAK PASS ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4384-002-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 05-17-2013 CALIFORNIA RECON-

VEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-7302727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-5731965 www.auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.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, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. 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.A4384702 05/17/2013, 05/24/2013, 05/31/2013

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OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

BOOKKEEPER /SECRETARY

OFFICE FOR LEASE

WILSHIRE BLVD

California

HVAC, electricity, phone, high-speed internet, use of conference room.

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

1+1 • $450,000

CALL NOW FOR MOVE-IN SPECIAL’S: 1ST MONTH $500!! 310/258-0444

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TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

2+2 • $995,000

5 Days a week. Experienced with references and a good personality. Call between 10:30am-1:30pm

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

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***NEW Beverly Hills OFFICE HIRING*** SECRETARY, AGENTS, BROKERS ***TEAM LEADERS*** TEAM MEMBERS GRAPHICS + MARKETING Email Resume to: ADS4AL@yahoo.com

Three 9” x 13’ Offices Furnished/Unfurnished $600/MO. Each Available immediately. Call 323/761-7909

————— BEVERLY HILLS HAIR SALON • • • • • Established location, on major street. With parking.

N EW L EASE . 310/652-6020 X-23

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Prime Location on Wilshire next to Academy of Great Opportunity! Motion Picture. Free Rent • Executive Suite + Salary! 310/829-2630 Or Email:

Business Relations We provide experienced Specialist

Wilshire / San Vicente

310/570-5815

240 OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

EXECUTIVE OFFICES RETAIL FRONTAGE D r e a m i n g ® AVAILABLE in CENTURY CITY THE BEVERLY HILLS & SMALL OFFICE Maids Unit • Office *** SUITES *** GOLDEN TRIANGLE $189,000•SELDOM AVAIL. • • • • • • NO NNN Must own another • JUST REMODELED • All Utilities Included. condo @ Century Towers. to purchase. Elevator access. Must Lease Now! 242sq.ft. w/ Bath Rent Includes:

————— WILSHIRE BLVD. Just East of Fairfax Short-term Lease Large Suite With: 2-glass confernce rms., exposed brick, steel beamed ceilings, architect sized work stations, dimmer controlled spot lighting.

$400up include utilities Ready to Work For You. 323/954-1318

• 4F with views

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2500-5000 sf @ 2.65/sf

CENTURY CITY

Mylene 310/246-9625 or 310/242-0507

SUB-LEASE Prime Office location with View! $950/MO.

Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl.

1801 Ave. Of The Stars

508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area. Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500

and ask for Lana

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Call 310/982-2777

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all listings are on centurycityliving.com

This Weeks Listings CENTURY PARK EAST

* * * * * Century Towers • 7th Flr Dramatic Unobstructed Views Century City & Mountain! Elegant Remodel Flr. to Ceiling Windows, Elevated Ceilings

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“Hard to Find” 3+2.5 • $1,098,000 Century Towers • 5th Flr Bright & Spacious Beautiful Mountain, Golf Course & Ocean Views!

Just Perfect!

2 BED/2 BATH $625,000

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

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2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $795,000

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

Indoor/Outdoor Balcony.

CENTURY TOWERS

WILSHIRE BLVD

* * * * * ILoveCenturyCity.com Condo Sales & Leases

• DIANA COOK • COLDWELL BANKER • BH

310/203-8333

300 HOUSES FOR SALE For Sale By Owner $2,750,000 As Is. 2-Story 5 Bd.+3 3/4 Ba. Step down living room. + den, dining room, aprox. 2,865 sf home +detached garage. approx . 50x127sf lot. prkg. for 6, central air. Close to Everything. 120 S. Wetherly Dr. Beverly Hills, 90211 Call 310/276-0278

2 BED / 3 BATH RETAIL FRONTAGE $1,790,000 Jumbo 2,000 sq. ft.. Enclosed & SMALL OFFICE Balcony. Total Renovation *** SUITES *** Granite, Marble, Stainless Steel NO NNN Bosch Laundry, 270 degree unobstructed views of LA and All Utilities Included. Malibu • Ocean Views Must Lease Now! Beverly Hills Huge Walk-In Closets Spanish Medit. 4+Off.+3.5

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E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E IN BEVERLY HILLS 90210 Come to the heart of the golden triangle starting at $550 a month. FREE wireless internet access phone reception/forwarding, mail receipt, conference room times and more..

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

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

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www.gbcone.com

ø MOVE-IN FEES !

Adjacent Condo Available

Completely Remodeled. $1,398,000

Heated Pools, Sundeck, OPEN Sun. • 2-5pm Best St. in Mar Vista Tennis, Doorman, 3+Off.+3.5+Permitted Houseman, Gardens & Guest Unit Lawns, Security Staff, 2 Bdrm. $1,269,000 Switchboard, Saunas, Little Holmby Business Center 4 Bd+Bonus Rm+4 Ba CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

Completely Remodeled 2-Story Traditional. Hdwd flrs, 2-FP’s, French doors. Beautifully landscaped grounds for outdoor entertaining. $2,875,000

LISA SHERMAN • SOTHEBY’S Bkr: 310/786-1851

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BIG SUR in LOW MOVE -IN ! *BEVERLY HILLS* SANTA MONICA B R E N T W O O D BEVERLY HILLS 8725 Clifton Way 427 Montana Ave. 11988 Kiowa Ave. L.A.’S FINEST, MOST Fronted with flowers, Newly Remodeled LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL •• • ••••••• ••• •••• succulant trees. Patio & 1 B d . + 1 B a . • 2 Bdrm.+ ••• 1 Bd.+1 Ba .••• • • • • • • • Lanai open to liv., dining “The Mission ” • •• Den + 2 Bath • & kitchen. Central hall to •••• ••• Large & Bright Unit. • Westwood • Lrg. unit. Balcony,

268 S MAPLE DR., BEVERLY HILLS NEW FOR SALE. 5 bed 4.5 bath stunning home w/ skylights, gourmet kitchen & tons more. #01445924

J.J. WALLACK 310.271.7077

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425

GARAGE/ STORAGE

HOUSES FOR RENT

3 bdrms, 2 baths + loft. 22’ ceilings. Redwood, Oak Planks, Tile, Marble. Resident caretaker in separate apt. $5000/MO. 2 yr lease or buy with 34% down OWC. Brokers with clients welcome. View by appointment only 310/278-5160

SANTA MONICA

Storage Space

Av a i l a b l e for Rent. Close to Beach . 310/394-7132

415

3 Bdrm.+1 /2 Bath

Totally redone. Hdwd. flrs., cathedral open beam ceilings, central air, large yards. QUIET, VERY PRIVATE . BHPO. $4,150/Month Call: 310/276-7438

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ROOM FOR RENT

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440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BEVERLY HILLS 427 Montana Ave. B E N E D I C T C A N Y O N 1

Controlled access, Elevator, controlled Walk-in closet, garage, laundry facility. access, on-site * * * * * * intercom entry, laundry • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Close to Beach. laundry facility, • • • • • facility, elevator, prkg. balcony, parking. 310/394-7132 6-Month Lease Avail. Close to • CHARMING & BRIGHT • * * * * * * Brentwood Village, Every Extra Luxury: Close to Cedars, SANTA MONICA restaurants, shopping • CONDO QUALITY • Shops & Restaurants. custom cabinets, granite • 310/826-4889 • countertops, stone entry, & transportation. 8 4 3 4 th S t . pool, health club, spa. • 310/276-1528 • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. BRENTWOOD • Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • Heated pool, balcony, a/c, The Carlton 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. B E V E R L Y H I L L S dishwasher, controlled 11666 Goshen Ave. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.: 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. (•)(•)(•)(•)() access, elevator, • 310/864-0319 • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. laundry room, parking. Single

245 S. DOHENY B E V E R LY H I L L S

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

1 Bd.+1 Ba. 310/394-7132 Single+Loft+1 Ba. B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S 4 Blks. to Beach. 1 Bd.+Loft+11/2 Ba. BEVERLY HILLS (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) LIVING. BRENTWOOD WiFi, central air/heat, Balcony, dishwasher, 519 S. Barrington Ave. fireplace, patio, elevator, intercom Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ controlled access, ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ entry, on-site 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility. laundry, parking. Bright unit. 310/312-9871 P LEASE C ALL : Dishwasher, On-site Shopping & Dining in 310/435-3693 laundry, parking. Brentwood Village

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Close to

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Apt. on Doheny w/garage BEVERLY HILLS Brentwood Village. for 2 tandem spots, REMODELED HOUSE 218 S. Tower Dr. 310/472-8915 5 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH W/D on site, LARGE, • • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • • BEVERLY HILLS Adj. * * * * * * * * * * * * lots of closets and light • • S i n g l e • • • BRENTWOOD • Private Bdrm.+Bath Available in Beautiful Granite counters, wood dishwasher, central air/heat. Old World Charm ! 120 Granville Ave. floors, full appliances, Bright, intercom entry, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Condo Contact Haim at

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11730 SUNSET BLVD.

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1628 Westgate Ave.

~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ Bright & Airy. Dishwasher, Intercom entry, on-sight parking, on-sight laundry facility. Close to transportation.

310/820-1810

R —————–––– • • • •••Jr.• NExecutive —————––––

1,800 sq ft., gym, central air. Must See. Femaie Only. $1,000/Month

310/927-7827 Close to Four Seasons

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

$4,800/MO. Contact Haim at

323/244-9470

420

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L. A.

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310/820-8584

• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 424/202-7286 417 S. Barrington Av. —————–––– • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • —————–––– : : : : : : : : : : : : WEST L.A. • GORGEOUS UNITS • BRENTWOOD • 1 Bdrm. 1342 Centinela Ave. +1 Bath •

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

Central air, large 519 S. Barrington Ave. • 2 Bdrm. - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath balcony, pool, elevator, +1 Bath • • Bright Unit • Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ on-site laundry, Hardwood floors, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath pool, laundry facility, Granite countertops, intercom entry. patio, on-site controlled access, prkg. 320 N. La Peer Dr. Bright unit. Close to laundry, On-site • 310/246-0290 • Dishwasher, On-site Brentwood Village. parking. Close to CLOSE TO laundry, parking. • 310/440-5051 • SHOPS & DINING transportation. VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE Close to

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Hardwood Floors • quiet neighborhood • refrigerator stove • dishwasher • balcony • microwave controlled access building • central air • fireplace washer and dryer in unit Fully furnished Living Room, Dinning Room, Bedrooms, cups, plates & more. Across from Cedars Sinai Hospital and Beverly Center, Jacuzzi in master bedroom, interior furnished by interior designer, large storage room. Brokers welcome. Paid Utilities: water & trash For more information please call (213) 388-7368

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LARGE 2 BD. + 2 BA.

Amenities:

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

Rooftop pool, 1236 Amhearst Ave. deck, central air, • Large Unit • fridge, stove, laundry fac. elevator, intercom 323/244-9470 2 B d . + 1 1/ 2 B a . 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS entry, on-sight laundry, Large, Sunny & Bright. gym, parking. & SHOPPING . Dishwasher, a/c, wet Hrwd. flrs., dishwasher, • Free WiFi Access • 310/531-3992 bar, controlled access, 308 S. REXFORD heated pool, intercom ~ 310/476-3824 ~ B E V E R L Y H I L L S on-site parking BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE BEVERLY HILLS entry, on-sight lndry., prkg. & laundry facility. Close to Everything. = BRENTWOOD = • • • • •

315 S. Willaman Drive, 90048

GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM 2 1/2 BATHROOM LUXURY CONDO FULLY FURNISHED IN BEVERLY HILLS ADJACENT. BUILT IN 2007. 2-CAR PARKING INCLUDED.

EMODELED

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FURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

Rent: $3,250/MO.

EWLY

Call Haim at • 424/744-6342 • C a l l 3 2 3 / 2 4 4 - 9 4 7 0 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Brentwood Village. • BRENTWOOD • 310/472-8915 125 N. Barrington Av. ~ WEST L.A. ~ 120 S. Swall Dr. • 2 Bdrm. • • • • • • • • • 1675 Colby Ave. B e v e r l y H i l l s • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • B R E N T W O O D + 2 Bath • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 11931 Goshen Ave. 138 N. Hamilton Dr. • • • • • Very Spacious, A/C, * • • • • Newly Remodeled, * * * * * • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • •

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intercom entry, Upscale, Bright, Kitchenette, microwave, Spacious & Bright. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • Gorgeous & Spacious. on-sight laundry, prkg. • • • • • • Controlled access, A/C, balcony, With Pool, balcony, Granite counters, Close to Cedars-Sinai, laundry facility dishwasher, stove, central air, fireplace, built-in appliances, Beverly Center, C LOSE TO C EDARS , stove, elevator, intercom entry, dishwasher, on-sight B EVERLY C ENTER , shops, cafes intercom entry, prkg. on-sight laundry, prkg. laundry, parking. R ESTAURANT R OW . & transportation . • 310/476-2181 • 310/477-0072 310/207-1965 Close to shopping. 310/531-3992 310/858-6830

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*KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

PRIME LOCATION SANTA MONICA North of Wilshire 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

~ WESTWOOD ~ W E S T W O O D

L O S A N G E L E S BEVERLY HILLS

10992 Ashton Ave.

4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t . 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH

1409 Midvale Ave.

•••• ••• •••• • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. • Single • Single • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • Balcony, intercom • • • •

439 S. LE DOUX BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

• • • • • • • • PENTHOUSE • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Completely remodeled all listings are on L ARGE & B EAUTIFUL • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. approx. 2000 sf. W/D in centurycityliving.com Upper front unit. HardWiFi, a/c, intercom • • • • • • • • unit, Central air/heat, Valet and Guest wood floors, appliances,

entry, elevator, onentry, laundry facility, Control access, pool, sight laundry, prkg. elevator, parking, pool. dishwasher, elevator, rooftop access for BBQ, Close to UCLA & 2 car garage w/storage. Close to U.C.L.A. on-site laundry and 310/478-8616 Westwood Village . 419 S. PALM DRIVE parking. 310/479-8977 Beverly Hill, 90212 213/385-4751 WILSHIRE

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CORRIDOR

10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

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$3,400/MO. 2 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH Gina 310/600-2997

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IMMAC/BRIGHT 2,047 sq.ft. CONDO 121 S. CANON DR. #202 Gourmet Kitchen, Inside Laundry, Large Master with Spa+Steam, Hardwood WiFi, pool, elevator, gym, elevator, etc. Floors, Beautiful Baths, controlled access, onDishwasher, central air, balcony. Control Access Elevator, sight laundry, parking. Call: 310/470-4474 Pool. $4,950/MO . Close to U.C.L.A.

∞ ∞ ∞ •∞ • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bd. +2 Ba. ∞ Luxury ∞ ∞ ∞Living ∞∞∞ 1 Bd. +1 Ba. with valet, Single lush garden • • • • • surrounding pool,

310/473-1509

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2220 S. Beverly Glen

• WESTWOOD • •• 1 10933 Rochester Ave. • • Jr . Executive • •

Single • Bd. +1 Ba. •

••

Lots of • • Character & Charm ! 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Alcove fireplace, fridge, Spacious a/c, fireplace, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom pool, controlled access, entry, WiFi and more. laundry fac., prkg. • 310/552-8064 • • Free WiFi Access • RRooftop jacuzzi with panoramic 310/473-5061 city views.

Close To U.C.L.A. —————–––– —————–––– CULVER CITY

• WESTWOOD • 550 Veteran Ave. = Single =

3830 Vinton Ave.

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

** HUGE LUXURY ** 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Wood floor, walk-in closet, breakfast area, Steve Geller Coldwell Banker Granite/Marble kitchen and bath, fancy bar, 310/922-2141 hi-ceiling with crown BEVERLY HILLS molding. laundry in unit, • Large Luxury Apt. • 2 side by side parking, 3 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,750 storage & much more. 1,800sf., upper unit. Pets ok. $3,250/MO. Central air, new carpet, Call 213/841-5599 hrwd. flrs., newer kitch., all appl. prkg. No pets. BEVERLY HILLS Bedford & Wilshire 1 block from Century City 818/985-9773

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• Quiet 4-Plex •

2 BD + OFFICE + 2 BA.

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• • Single • • S A N T A M O N I C A • • • • • •• North of Wilshire Pool, sauna, fridge, • CONDO QUALITY •

with lost of closet space, laundry facility and

2 Bd.+2 Ba. dishwasher intercom underground parking. 8 4 3 4 th S t . = = = = = = = entry, elevator, on-site Remodeled $2,650/MONTH = = = = = = = = laundry, parking. 2 Bd. + Den + 2 Ba. By Appointment Only 310/841-2367 Very spacious, $3,695/Month

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granite counters, HOLLYWOOD microwave, intercom 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. entry, on-sight laundry, • Single parking & WiFi. • Bachelor Very close to UCLA Controlled access, & Westwood Village . laundry facility. Utilities Included. 310/208-5166

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10905 Ohio Ave.

•• •• • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • • Single • • •• ••

323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

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340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

• • • • • Spacious 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath • • • • •

Call 310/557-3516 New kitchen w/ granite, S.S. appl., hrwd.+stone+ tile flrs., french doors, Walk to Century City balcony, a/c, lrg. closets, & dishwasher, controlled Westfield Shopping access, elevator, laundry room, parking. Heated pool/gym/sauna. Also, 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

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310/980-3384 4 Blks. to Beach.

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1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious Wifi, Bright, controlled 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH Balcony, controlled access, balcony, upper unit with breakfast access, parking, pool, elevator, and formal dining room. elevator, on-site laundry. Yard, laundry & parking. laundry facility, prkg. Close To U.C.L.A. Close to shopping. $3,500/MO.

310/864-0319

213/738-9849

10275 Missouri Avenue

Call 213/804-3761

Gorgeous 2 Bd 2 Ba Apartment $2595 Fireplace, Granite counter tops, Hardwood floors, New carpet, Stainless kitchen, Washer & Dryer in unit, 2 tandem spots

310/208-0417

Parking. Huge Heated patio, front+back yard. Pool, Security Staff, 7-Blocks to Beach Doorman & House- $2,595/Month 310/666-8360 2 BEDROOM + 2 BATH man, Switchboard —————–––– Tennis, Fitness Center BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Hardwood floors, w/d Business Center hook-up, dishwasher. Bedford/Olympic $1,900MO. NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO $2,150/MO. By appointment only. Call for latest properties Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. Call 323/244-9470

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

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1 BED / 1 BATH $3,000/MO

Huge Private Patio, Extra Large Rooms, Total Renovation Real Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Quiet Location

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1 BED / 1 BATH $3,000/MO High Floor, Skyliner Views Total Renovation, New Kitchen Granite, Wood Floors Luxurious Bath

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2 BED /2 BATHS $3,500/MO High Floor. Renovated 2 Large Balconies. 270 degree views. Hardwood & Granite

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2 BED /2 BATHS $3,600/MO High Floor. Fabulous Renovation. Unobstructed City Views. Hardwood Floors. Open Kitchen. Stone Counters 2 Jumbo Balconies

CENTURY TOWERS 2 BDRMS / 3 BATHS $7,850/MO 2,000 Sq. Ft. Ultra-Modern Décor 270 degree unobstructed views Large Living room. Open Kitchen Granite Counters. Huge Master Suite

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

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

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Call 310/880-7281 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $1,595/MO. BEV. HILS 90210 Wood floors, Stove, North Palm Dr.

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Lrg. 1+1 • $2,095 A/C, Fridge & Parking. Newly Remodeled Pet Ok. Special: 1/2 Front unit,. Crown Securtiy deposit OAC. moldings, recessed Call 310/278-8999

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lights, wood flrs, central air, abundant closets, complete amenities, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. prkg, garden patio, pool. Robertson/Burton Way Terrific, Bright, Upper 310/560-8787

ONE BEDROOM

NR. WILSHIRE / WESTWOOD

10966 OHIO AVE.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH FRONT APARTMENT Dishwasher, stall shower + tub, balcony, ELEVATOR, laundry on each floor, intercom access. No pets. Quiet building.

Balcony, ceiling fan, tub + stall shower, ELEVATOR, A/C, gated garage, controlled access in quiet building. No pets. Non-smoking facility.

$1,550/MO. 320 S. Clark Dr. Call 323/252-5600

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$1,975/MO. Call 323/252-5600 M I R A C L E M I L E Across LACMA

BEVERLY HILLS TRIANGLE SUPERB LOCATION Newly Remodeled

1 BEDROOM

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Hardwood flrs., tub/stall shower, stove, fridge, laundry facility. Lower unit. Cats ok.

Charming 6-Unit Bldg. $1,250/Month

760/321-4999 Large & Bright, Hardwood floors, large closets, washer & dryer in CULVER CITY 3830 Vinton Ave. unit, new kitchen appliances, • • • • •Single• • • and subterranean parking. • • • Starting at $1,950 Pool, sauna, fridge,

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One Month Free Rent With 1 Year Lease.

MUST SEE! 310/990-3266

dishwasher intercom entry, elevator, on-site laundry, parking.

310/841-2367

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ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

Miscellaneous For Sale

FOR SALE White Frigidaire Side by Side.

BUY & SELL

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

AUTOS WANTED

LUXURY JEWELS

HIGHEST CASH

I BUY

26 cubic feet. Model #FFHS2622MW. Less than 1 year old. 5-year warranty included. Asking $799

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

310/927-9226

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

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From the Publisher CLIF SMITH SCHOOL FINANCE: TWO BAD CHOICES Over the next couple of weeks, Beverly Hills voters will learn what our current school board knows about the “Measure E” bonds passed a few years ago. In short, the bonds were and are a bad deal from a financing standpoint. They are like the dangerous “adjustable rate mortgages” with no interest cap that many took on years ago, enticed by a low interest start rate only to see that rate skyrocket. The school board that voted for those bonds is gone, except for current school board member Brian Goldberg – who voted “no” at the time. So, Beverly Hills is stuck – either stick with a bad deal and really get stuck with a huge bill, or pay it off quicker and save a ton of money. The first choice is what happens if this board does nothing. The second choice requires this board to break the promise made years ago by the board that promoted the bonds in the first place. Those are the two bad choices. Unfortunately, the second choice runs smack into the promise made by the school board at the time that “your tax rate will not go up.” That board, hurried into this bad decision, failed to do its homework, failed to ask the right questions, listened to the bond promoters with a “too willing” ear, and failed to get proper financing terms. Instead, they signed on to something called a “capital appreciation bond,” which is school-bond-speak for that horrible “adjustable rate mortgage” scenario, coupled with some huge payments down the road. To be honest, The Courier did little investigation on the matter, sensing as we did an emotional push just to appropriate more money. We should have asked tougher questions. We do ask those questions now. Adding to the dilemma are two basic business and financial factors: (1) today we have all-time low interest rates and (2) construction costs are on the verge of skyrocketing – again – but this time because of billions of dollars of government projects now launching. We will get squeezed. Beverly Hills Unified School District has old buildings. Some are in OK shape; others are not. The people of Beverly Hills authorized up to $300 million in new bonds to fix up the buildings and build new ones, but that vote was based on a promise “not to raise the tax rate.” So now, The Courier has called upon the current school board to give out all the information it has or can obtain to educate everyone else in Beverly Hills about the real choices. These “choices” are based on substantial, real considerations of financing, bond rates, public debt, decaying physical facilities, timely interest rates, and the certainty of being stuck with a bad deal made by others. We call upon the Board of Education to share EVERYTHING they know and all the data they have with the people. We call upon the board to hold public meetings, to ask the people, “Well, these are the facts. What would you do?” We have asked this board for months to share this information. We understand they will now do so. This is a decision that will be made by the five members of the board, but it is a decision that really belongs to everyone in Beverly Hills who pays property taxes. We need the information so we can give our input – all of us. As vital as the Golden Triangle business district and our multi-starred hotels are, the foundation of Beverly Hills is our public school system. There is a limit to how much money our district can call upon us to pay, but the first duty of this board is to let us truly know and understand what we all face. We will deal with which bad choice we should make after we learn the facts.

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Rabbi Jacob Pressman MUD SLINGERS: WASH YOUR HANDS I am embarrassed! I am distressed! I am ashamed of what has happened to the process of electing the leaders who will next be occupying the White House come January 2017. You can be sure the names, the reputations, the persons of the nominees of their respective political parties will again be dragged through the mud of character assassination, accusations of dereliction of duty, and disqualification for leadership of these glorious United States since we last voted. The U.S.A. has responsibly worn the mantel of leadership of the free world, and paid a heavy price in raising our national debt, and the loss of life by thousands of our servicemen and women. Now, given the political smears and jeers of our leaders and leaders to be, read and instantly viewed on TV around the world, how can we expect those others to respect our future White House incumbents? Last year, we spent hundreds of millions of dollars discrediting any and all would-be candidates, and are even now currently collecting millions more preparing for upcoming campaigns. Oh, how jealous I am for those monies! How I wish we were using them to bolster our schools, reduce the high cost of colleges, create jobs, and save peoples homes. But, no! We’ll probably be just squander them and finding new ways to label candidates as unfit stumble-bums. Can we put a moratorium on character assassination and let the world regain its respect for our leaders, whoever they may turn out to be? I pray –and I mean, pray–that we may come to our senses from now to November. Enough mud-slinging. Let’s go back to being what we are: the “Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR There is a printed report regarding a Beverly Hills City Council study session which recommended Frances Bilak be appointed a Recreation and Parks commissioner. Regarding the selection process for commissioners, is it fair, legal or transparent to invoke a new selection criteria without first informing the public? Councilmember Dr. Julian Gold said: ”the panel chose an applicant who was a Team Beverly Hills graduate.” Mayor John Mirisch stated: “We have always tried to pick the best people and not take into consideration whether they have or haven’t done something or have or haven’t served. I’m hearing this is a new policy now that you have used.” The Team Beverly Hills selection process is either by lottery (random selection) or by having influence with a sitting member of the City Council. If the council has instituted new or different criteria for selecting commissioners, do they owe transparency in the application process to the residents who selected them? Kathy Burns Beverly Hills ****** The May 17 guest editorial by Robert Tanenbaum was precise, accurate and to the point. I hope everyone took it to heart. This country is in grave danger from the administration but there are too many out there not realizing it. We live in the greatest country in the world. We have our freedom and our security and cannot allow anyone to destroy that because, if we do, there is no future. Diane Jacobs Beverly Hills

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