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Beverly Vista students create portraits for The Memory Project.

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Beverly Hills High School students get hair cuts for charity.

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Actor Dean Cain visits Sprinkles Cupcakes in Beverly Hills.

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Jack, an adorable 3-monthold Terrier mix, is looking for a home.

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Building designed by David Jones to go on sale later this month.

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SETTLING IN LOS ANGELES—USS Iowa (BB-61) arrived in Los Angeles Wednesday. Pacific Battleship Center president Bob Kent (right) joins Crowley Marine’s Andrew Gauthier as the famed World War II super-battleship heads to its final destination as a floating museum in San Pedro. The Iowa is one of four of the largest battleships ever built by the United States.

It joins its sisters as floating museums. For the full story, see page 9.

Photo By Jeremy Bonelle

Beverly Hills is going to get hot next week with the heat of the Backdraft Ball. Hosted by the Beverly Hills Fireman’s Association, the event honoring Beverly Hills firefighters will take place Tuesday at The Beverly Hilton.

This is a favorite annual tradition as more than 1,000 distinguished guests, residents and VIPs gather in honor Beverly Hills firefighters. It is also a celebration of brave and committed individuals who not only

George Christy, Page 6 The Beach Scenesters at Taverna Tony in Malibu; Giorgio Armani posts a 45% gain in sales in China; The LA Phil Annual Gala on September 27; Marilyn Monroe’s birthday Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

CLASSIFIEDS Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

By Marla In an effort to protect Beverly Hills High School, the Beverly Hills Unified School District filed a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lawsuit Wednesday in L.A. Superior Court against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

The lawsuit contends Metro’s CEQA process failed due to a “rush-to-judgment by the Metro Board designed to hurry the decision through without awaiting full and complete information needed by the decision makers and the public to make informed environmental choices.”

After thorough research, BHUSD experts concluded there were no active fault zones underneath Beverly High; a fact which Metro experts still contend is false.

According to the lawsuit, (see ‘BHUSD LAWSUIT,’ page 12)

Schevker The City of Beverly Hills filed a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lawsuit Wednesday in L.A. Superior Court against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, requesting a judge prevent Metro from taking any additional actions to further the Westside Subway until the CEQA issues can be resolved.

Despite the City acknowledging the benefits of the Westside Subway Extension, the lawsuit states that “those benefits must not be obtained as a result of decisions that are not supported by substantial evidence, but that are the result of insufficient, incorrect and conflicting information and a rush to judgment that risks… the health, safety and welfare of… residents.”

The lawsuit alleges the City will suffer “irreparable harm and (see ‘CITY LAWSUIT,’ page 12)

Backdraft Ball To Heat Up City Tuesday, Honor Firemen Glenn Pinson

Shane Sennett

Dean Viana

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THE BILLIONAIRESS HEIRESS— Born in Milan to a British father and Croatian mother, Tamara Ecclestone is the elder daughter of Armani model Slavica Ecclestone and the middle daughter of Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone. Last year she starred in her own reality television show, Tamara Ecclestone: Billion $$$ Girl, on Channel 5.

Tamara joined the models and stars at the 2012 amFAR-Cinema Against AIDS at Cap d’Antibes that raised $11 million during the Cannes Film Festival.

Petra Ecclestone, also a billionaire heiress, is Tamara’s younger sister.

Last year she purchased The Manor in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles for $85 million from Candy Spelling.

The 57,000-square-foot mansion is the largest residence in Los Angeles County.

More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6.

ANTI-JOBS—Carpenters Union Locals 803 and 2361 protest Gearys nonunion construction workers. The “rip-off” referred to in the banner means non-union workers. For decades, Gearys Beverly Hills has been one of the staunchest and most generous supporters of the entire Beverly Hills Community.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

Carpenters Union Makes False Claims Against Gearys “No good deed goes unpunished.” Despite its record as one of the City’s most generous and charitable supporters, Gearys Beverly Hills will be picketed by Carpenters Local 803 and Local

2361 to protest the use of nonunion labor to make the interior fixtures for Gearys’ new Rolex store at 370 N. Rodeo Dr. (see ‘GEARYS,’ page 14)

IN WITH THE NEW—Architects Seth Trotter and Anthony Poon and CVB Director Julie Wagner and Chair Bill Wiley on the roof of the new home of the Chamber of Commerce and Conference & Visitors Bureau. For the full story, see page 9.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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Thursday, June 14, 2012

TIME:

1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 9021 at

Friday, June 8, 2012 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm $125 per person (not including tax and gratuity) The Peninsula Beverly Hills will feature Napa Valley’s ZD Wines which often have graced the tables of the White House, in an elegant six-course dinner created by Executive Chef James Overbaugh and Sous Chef Marc Bouchard.

Hosting the evening will be ZD's Founder, Rosa Lee deLeuze and her granddaughter Jill, who along with the rest of the deLeuze family own and operate the winery which was founded by Norman and Rosa Lee in 1969.

For reservations, please call (1-310) 975 2736

~ and ~ For an ultimate indulgence, guests wishing to spend a night will enjoy a special room rate of $395* per night for a Superior Guestroom. *Rate is valid from 8-9, June 2012. Rate does not include dinner, tax and gratuity.

For Room Reservations, please call (1-800) 462 7899 9882 South Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 E-mail: diningpbh@peninsula.com • Website: peninsula.com/beverlyhills

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: Thursday, June 14, 2012 TIME: 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 9021 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, June 14, 2012, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider: A request to renew and modify an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a hotel restaurant located at 403 North Crescent Drive (Crescent Hotel).

The request would renew a previously approved CUP, which allows the hotel’s restaurant to be open to the general public. In addition to renewal of the CUP, the applicant has requested that the CUP be amended to allow modifications to the outdoor dining area, and to allow modifications to the interior configuration of the hotel. No additional hotel rooms are proposed.

This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for minor changes to an existing commercial facility, and the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA.

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting on Thursday, June 14, 2012, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider: A resolution recommending the City Council adopt amendments to the following Beverly Hills Municipal Code Sections regarding the maintenance of hedges and restoration of views in the Trousdale Estates Area of the City: Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 10-3-2616 regarding development standards for walls, fences, and hedges in Trousdale Estates and Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 10-8-106 regarding Trousdale View Restoration Permit Procedures.

The proposed Zoning Code amendments would amend the definition of hedge in Trousdale Estates only and would change the public notice requirements for a Trousdale View Restoration Permit.

Trousdale Estates is defined in the zoning code as all property located north of Doheny Road and east of Schuyler road, except that land zoned R-1.X, and that portion of lot A of the Doheny Ranch Tract northwesterly of Tract Numbers 24485 and 24486, commonly referred to as the Greystone Mansion Property.

The amendments propose limited changes to the previously adopted Trousdale View Restoration Ordinance and the related Trousdale Wall, Fence and Hedge Ordinance for which a Negative Declaration was adopted after the project was assessed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City and no significant environmental impacts were identified.

Copies of the staff report, Negative Declaration, and all documents referenced in the Negative Declaration will be available in the Planning Division and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Suite 100, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Copies of the documents will also be available for review in the Beverly Hills Public Library Reference section. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission.

If you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Michele McGrath in the Community Development Department at 310.285.1135 or at mmcgrath@beverlyhills.org.

Michele McGrath, Principal Planner

NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCIES

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission.

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION – deadline to apply July 27, 2012

According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified residents to fill two vacancies on the Health and Safety Commission.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ryan Gohlich, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1194, or by email at rgohlich@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the applications, plans, and Categorical Exemption are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Ryan Gohlich, Associate Planner

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

BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

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IPic Theatre Readies For Beverly Hills

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills moved closer to getting its own blockbuster movie theatre when the Planning Commission Liaison Committee continued to support efforts to develop an IPic theatre at 257 N. Canon Dr. on Wednesday. The proposed 38,000-square-foot building would be developed on the only remaining vacant piece of

substantial land in the triangle.

Wednesday’s hour-long liaison meeting builds on guidance and support offered at last week’s Planning Commission meeting where architect Hamid Gabbay presented plans for the four-story building. The currently proposed 59.5-foot structure is lower than the project that was previously entitled for the site.

SHARING THEIR ART—Working with Beverly Vista Art Teacher Ryan Lisko (center), B.V. Art Club members Joey Safchik (left) and Sara Okum (right) created portraits for The Memory Project. For the initiative, art students create portraits of children and teens around the world who have been orphaned, neglected or disadvantaged. The Memory Project delivers the portraits as gifts, then photos will be taken of the youths receiving them so the artists can share those special moments.

“It’s perfect for Beverly Hills,” Commission Vice Chair Brian Rosenstein said at the May 24 Planning Commission meeting. “I love it for this location. I think it’s perfect for the street.”

Designed for the over 21 set who seeks a luxury moviegoing experience, the proposed IPic theatre would offer a (see ‘IPIC,’ page 20)

Rodeo’s Luxe Hotel Freshens Up YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT—Sixteen students from all four Beverly Hills K-8's took part in Youth in Government Day at City Hall Tuesday. The students toured City Hall and the Police Department and took part in a mock Council session. Standing (from left): Justin Friedman, City Manager; Carli Stein, Fire Chief; Amanda Block, Councilmember; Andrew Isaac, City Clerk; Judy Kim, Traffic and Parking Commissioner; Tristan McInytre, Police Chief; Debbie Lee, City Treasurer; Shawn Ahdout, City Attorney; Justin Azarian, Planning Commissioner; Julia Choi, Chamber of Commerce Representative. Sitting (from left): Lona Tehrani, Conference & Visitors Bureau Representative; Jonathan Levin, Vice Mayor; Yamina Al-Asadi, Mayor; Max Walder, City Councilmember; Aleks Recupero, City Councilmember. Not pictured: Sydney Karmes-Wainer.

Courier Photo By Matt Lopez CHARITY CUT— Beverly Hills High student Joanna Faroozan (seated) gets her hair cut by Service Learning student Arrienne Mandi at Tuesday’s charity event on the front lawn of BHHS. Students donated hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, which will use the donated hair to create wigs for Cancer patients.

Courier Photo By Matt Lopez

Beverly High Students Make Cuts For Charity

By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills High School students turned out in droves Tuesday afternoon to make a big cut for a worthy cause.

Students lined up one after another on the front lawn to get eight inches of their hair cut off with all the hair being donated

to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths charity, which uses the hair to provide wigs to cancer patients who lost their hair while undergoing treatment.

AMP Radio (97.1 FM) provided music from a live DJ during the event. Service Learning Advisor Michelle Halimi, who

By Laura Coleman The Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive began renovation Tuesday with plans to offer the iconic shopping street a more destination-oriented repose and people-watching venue.

“The enhanced lobby and restaurant will provide visitors with a relaxed yet contemporary environment,” Luxe Hotels CEO Efrem Harkham said. “Like other longtime brands on the street, [the hotel] is updating and improving its presence on Rodeo Drive."

Israeli Patriarch Erem Dies At 90

By Laura Coleman General Shimon Erem died May 27 in Los Angeles after a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 90.

Born in Lithuania, he immigrated to Palestine with his parents when he was three and played a crucial role in the founding and survival of the (see ‘EREM,’ page 14)

Shimon Erem Photo by Orly Halevy T R A C K STARS—Alex Rohani (left) and Brianna Simmons are happy to be heading to this weekend’s CIF State Championship at Buchanan High in Clovis.

helped organize the event, said students, who were trained by Pleasant A. Stephens from Pleasant Experience Hair Salon, cut eight inches from about 25-30 ponytails, for a total of about 240 inches of (see ‘HAIR CUTS,’ page 14)

SOCCER STARS—The Beverly Hills Girls U14 Soccer All-Star SYKE Team placed third in the 8th Annual Leo Nedeff Memorial Tournament in Glendale. AYSO is currently accepting fall registration at www.ayso76.org. Standing (from left) are: Cady Hakim, Sam Kurtz, Naomi Pearl, Meka Tome, Lily Manavi, Kat Nuckols, Tess Reinhardt, Kasey Arko, Julia Dwortzkey, Justine Elitzur, Lexie Ravaei and Riley Banton. Seated: Emma Stein and Sara Katz. Not pictured: Maytal Sarafian, Talia Natoli and Bonnie Natoli, assistant coach. Standing in back row: head coach Alex Arko.

More than a dozen retailers along the iconic 2.5-block swath of luxury stores have been revamping, opening or making plans for a change-up this year, as a nod to the economic recovery.

“It’s going to be amazing for the street because it’s truly the only restaurant that’s right on Rodeo Drive,” Rodeo Drive Committee President Jim Jahant said. “It’s going to be great for business because people have a place to stop and take a rest between shopping.”

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Rohani, Simmons Sprint Toward Ultimate Goal of CIF State Finals

By Matt Lopez For different reasons, Alex Rohani and Brianna Simmons both knew they had to take big steps forward heading into this track and field season.

For Rohani, the junior needed to mature both on and

off the track and finally realize his vast potential. Simmons meanwhile, as a senior, needed to seize the opportunity in her last chance at the high school level. (see ‘BHHS TRACK,’ page 14)

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DISTRICT CHOIR—Under the direction of music specialist Judith Chan, the BHUSD Elementary Honor Choir received a gold rating at the Forum Festival at Fullerton College on May 2. Back row (from left): Chantal Moawad, Caroline German, Paris Rosen, Aishu Rallabhandy, Abigail Tesfai, Saba Panaddar, Natalie Magrefte, Alexandra Senior, Alejandra Condes, Maya Mullins, Celine Emein, Audrey Lee, Arezoo Natanzadeh, Matthew Moezinia and Desiree Gonzalez. Fourth row (from left): Willa Ziegenfuss, Lital Mizrahi, Bridgette Fussman, Asia Dukovich, Charlotte LyonPetkovic, Alexia Atapour, Leonardo Padilla, Shannon Benyamin, Liv Berg, Chloe Cohan, Brooke Balson, Alex Suh, Marcelina Balaguer and Brandon Noorvash. Third row (from left): Christina Im, Eve Bertet, Arayz Bocardo, Lisa Nakache, Ashlynn Chong, Sophia Schirmer, Eugene Chi, Tiffany Chieu, Edden Chirnomas, Hannah Hwang, Claire Kim, Adrian Lo, Rachel Park and John Seo. Second row (from left): Jenny Kim, Rebekah Julie Park, Emme Hayes, Shana Simanian, Jane Kadosh, Kari Schnapp, Ashley Hakimian, Angela Bradbury, Harin Kim, Liza Zacarias, Trevor Dohm, Nate Esmaeiliyan, Joey Austin and Judith Chan (director). Front row (from left): Julia Yaris, Katie Wu, Arielle Morris, Maria Musheer, Kate Bim-Merle, Rachel Asher, Daniel Gottlieb, Justin Wolfe, Olivia Billingsly, Estella Rosen, Taylor Rutigliano and James Blauvelt. Not pictured: Sean Natarajan.

Statewide Fois Gras Ban To Start July 1

By Laura Coleman On July 1, Californians will have to look elsewhere to dine on fois gras when a 2004 law goes into effect statewide, becoming the first state in the nation to enact such a ban.

Renowned for its buttery consistency, exquisite flavor and high price tag, fois gras has evoked decadence for centuries - but there is also a darker side to the culinary delight that comes at the (see ‘FOIS GRAS,’ page 14)

PUPPY LOVE—Jack is a 3month-old Terrier mix puppy that will weigh about 10 pounds when fully grown. He is friendly with other dogs and cats and looking for a family to love. Those interested in adopting Jack contact Kira Lorsch at 4Dogs@RHLgroup.com or visit FurBabyRescue.org.

Summer heat is here. Don’t leave your dog in the car or in the backyard without plenty of shade and water.

Former Beverly Hills High Star Starts City’s First Boys Club Volleyball Team

By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills’ first ever boys club volleyball team is set to leap into action on June 5 and is looking for interested players to try out.

The team, coached by former Beverly Hills High School standout Carlon Haywood, will give volleyball players (see ‘CLUB VOLLEYBALL,’ page 14)

NEW AT THE PENINSULA—The Peninsula Beverly Hills recently unveiled a new grand suite (pictured) designed by Nancy Corzine. The 2,710-square foot suite includes furnishings from Corzine’s home collection, includes a fireplace, balcony and full kitchen.

Grauman’s, Playboy Salute Marilyn Monroe To celebrate its 85th birthday, the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and Playboy magazine will host a homage to Marilyn Monroe.

Starting tonight and going through June 7, the legendary theatre and Playboy present The Marilyn Monroe Film Festival, featuring a different Monroe film classic each night, starting with

Some Like It Hot. Tickets for the Festival are $10 for opening night and $5 for all other nights. A festival package ticket is also planned with 10 percent of the proceeds going to Marilyn’s one-time home, Hollygrove orphanage in Hollywood. For movie times or to buy tickets, visit www.chinesetheatres.com.

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OPERATION CUPCAKE—Actor Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!) grabs a treat at the Cupcake ATM at Sprinkles Cupcakes on South Santa Monica Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.

Cain stopped by Sprinkles to promote his new Hallmark Channel original movie Operation Cupcake, debuting June 16 at 8 p.m. Cain stars as an Army general who transitions to life as a full-time dad working in the family bakery. Cain told The Courier the role suited him because of his family’s military background and joked that he “pigged out” on cupcakes on set a few times, while admitting he and his son Christopher prefer ice cream to cupcakes.

Courier Photo By Matt Lopez

Famed Restauranteur Milton Weiss Dies At 94 Longtime Beverly Hills restauranteur Milton Melville Weiss died last Saturday of natural causes at age 94. He was the proprietor of the former Mama Weiss Hungarian Csarda Restaurant (which was founded by his mother), The Players, and The Brownstone – all three being regular hangouts for classic Hollywood stars from the 1940s through the 1990s–sparking his lifelong passion for classic cinema. During World War II, Weiss served as captain in the US Army’s final mounted cavalry unit. While in the service he met his wife of 67 years, Colleen, a USO singer. He was later an active contributor during the Civil Rights Movement.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children: Joseph Weiss, Cathy Weiss-Brown, and Andrea Rackley; his daughter’s husbands Robert Brown, and Theirry; and his five grandchildren; Nina and Milton M. Weiss Hana Weiss, David and Ariell Brown and Max Rackley.

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Debra Borda and Ginny Mancini

Jane Eisner

Soraya and Younes Nazarian

LA Phil chairman David Bohnett and Eloisa (Mrs. Gustavo Dudamel) Maturen welcomed supporters for the LA Phil’s annual gala, which is scheduled for September 27, at Lynn Booth’s Bel-Air residence.

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nviting a tableful of Pretty Young Things in barely-there dress to join him during the Memorial Day weekend, celebrity hairstylist Yuki Takei, based at the Christophe Salon in Beverly Hills, ordered Tony’s delicious Greek Feast for his ravenous friends who’d been sunning and swimming. In her beach bag, one beauty pulled out The New York Times Styles Section with its “Facebook’s Royal Wedding” feature by Laura M. Holson and Nick Bilton. About Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and pediatrician bride Priscilla Chan, who loves cooking -- a lemon ricotta pizza’s her specialty.

Honeymooning in Rome, they were snapped by the paparazzi eating Big Macs at the Spanish Steps.

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LA Phil’s Director of Development Scott Showalter

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ho knew that Mark and Priscilla met while waiting in line for the bathroom at a Harvard frat party? Eleven years ago,” piped one PYT. Another described Priscilla’s $4,700 wedding dress by Claire Pettibone, whose Website exploded after the news.

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rousing finale of sailors hoofing to Leonard Bernstein’s New York, New York from the 1944 Broadway and film sensation On The Town. Debra Borda and David Bohnett agreed that, yes, Tinsel Town’s long gone from being a pioneer town.

Lynn Booth and Joan Hotchkis

scenesters gather afternoons and twilight time at Taverna Tony along the Pacific Coast Highway to belly up at the bar and listen to the live swinging music a la Grecque before savoring Tony “Corfu” Koursaris’ Mediterranean cuisine, always fresh and nicely priced and judged by experts as our healthiest food. None of those artery-clogging choices at this popular hangout for Jim Cameron, David Geffen, Ron Meyer, Cindy Crawford, Barbra Streisand (who took over the restaurant for her 70th birthday). Maestro Tony serves just the right amount of too much, and you’ll be impressed when staffer Cesar Jimenez and the waiters snap fingers and dance with abandon.

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riscilla and Mark live in their $7 million dollar residence in Palo Alto. Truth is that Priscilla wasn’t an easy catch.

After hooking up, they split, both seeing others. Mark wanted back, with Priscilla insisting on “negotiating terms for getting back together.” That they would not live together, and Mark “would spend at least 100 hours of private time and take her on at least one date every week.” Plus, two weeks abroad every year -- they’ve since traveled to China, Mumbai and Dubai.

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ly profitable, with twelve factories at full throttle and a work force of 6,000 employees.

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orbes magazine estimates Armani’s worth at $7.2 billion, and that he may be the most knocked-off designer in the world. He’s also opened hotels in Milan and Dubai, with Marrakech being next. He has nine homes, and is the empire’s creative and executive director. Insiders promise more to come.

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pring isn’t over, summertime’s around the corner, and friends of the Los Angeles Philharmonic were talking of autumn and the annual gala on September 27 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. LA Phil’s chariman David Bohnett, president Debra Borda and gala cochair Joan Hotchkis welcomed peaking of China, LA Phil’s philanthropists at the reports reveal that Giorgio Bel-Air estate of Lynn Booth.

Armani just posted a 45 pers Debra was describing cent gain in sales there last year, and that the Armani the hot-ticket program, enthusiempire opened 100 more asm reigned with Lennie and stores in 2011. The economy’s Bernie Greenberg, Carol and crying in U.S., Greece, Italy, Warner Henry, Jane and Spain, Germany, etc., while Michael Eisner, Ginny Mancini, China’s dancing on the moon. Larry Schmitt, Soraya and Armani’s hundreds of stores Younes Nazarian, Joyce Rey, around the world remain huge- John Emerson, Blue Ribbon’s

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new president Carla Sands.

Lennie Greenberg introduced guests to Manhattan’s classical music PR titan Mary Lou Falcone, who represents LA Phil conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the orchestra, Renee Fleming, etc.

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ebra revealed the evening will be themed around ballet and modern dance inspired by great music. Last year’s all-Gershwin tribute with jazz artist Herbie Hancock performing raked in an unheard-of $6 million.

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arilyn Monroe’s birthday is today, June lst (born 1926), and Playboy’s presenting a Marilyn Monroe Film Festival at Grauman’s Chinese Theater from tonight through June 7th.

Marilyn was Playboy’s cover girl for its first issue in December 1953 that included her iconic nude photographs by Tom Kelley.

Opening film is Some Like It Hot, $10 admission, with a party at the Hemingway Lounge. The other six films will be screened nightly for $5 at the Chinese 6.

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used to go to Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and try to fit my foot on a celebrity impression,” Marilyn once confessed. “It really meant a lot to me …that anything is possible. Almost.”

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ongratulations to our friend Alan Horn for being named chairman of Walt Disney Studios, beginning June 11. Alan’s exciting news is the talk of the town.

o, on September 27, how do you top ballet superstar, the devilishly handsome Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm Roberto Bolle starring in Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake?

Followed by the intricate dance in John Adams’ Nixon In China, w h e n President Nixon and wife Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell at Pat are invited Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. In honor in their breakof Marilyn’s birthday (June 5), Playboy through visit by is hosting a week-long retrospective Mao Tse Tung. of her films at Grauman’s Cinema 6.

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Meet the Candidate

Breakfast with

Bruce Margolin This Sunday June 3rd 10am-12pm @ Pickelz 153 S. Beverly Dr., BH You are invited to come meet U.S. Congressional Candidate Bruce Margolin. Ask him about his special ballot designation.

Find out why he has devoted his career to fighting unjust laws which do not serve us. Ask him about solutions.

Coffee, Tea, Bagles & Belgium Waffles Buffet Kids are welcome

www.MargolinForCongress.com

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

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

Fashion News & Notes Hermès Sets Management Transition An Hermès family member is to take over the management helm of Hermès International.

Hermès Sarl, which represents family shareholders, is to step down in favor of his nephew Henri-Louis Bauer.

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Speaking to the luxury firm's annual shareholders' meeting this morning, Patrick Thomas, chief executive officer of Hermès, said Axel Dumas, 41, is to succeed him and he noted that Dumas, currently chief operating officer, would take over as co-ceo in June 2013.

Neiman Marcus Profits Climb 35% In a strong showing, Neiman Marcus Inc. reported today that net earnings rose 35 percent in its third quarter ended April 28 to $626 million compared to $46.2 million in the year-ago period.

Also, Bertrand Puech, the executive chairman of Emile

Comparable revenues in the quarter rose 6.7 percent to $1.06 billion from $983 mil-

lion in the year ago period.

WWD Graff Pulls IPO Graff Diamonds has pulled its Hong Kong initial public offering.

The offering was expected to close on Thursday, but word trickled out late Tuesday that the company was having trouble receiving orders for the planned public offering.

The global equity markets this week have been volatile, given the concerns in Europe over the weakness of Spanish banks and the upcoming Greek election.

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Lalique Luncheon Lalique hosted a luncheon to introduce their first fine jewelry collection, "The Sacred Fire Odyssey" on May 31st at the Montage Hotel. This marks the first fine jewelry collection for the brand since the days of its founder, Rene Lalique who during the late 1800's was widely regarded as the inventor of modern jewelry. Rene created magnificent jewelry pieces for famed actress Sarah Bernhart. "The Sacred Fire Odyssey" collection uses Rene's revolutionary mix of crystal with precious stones and features one-of-akind Art Deco pieces and hair combs as well as a contemporary bridal collection.

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Beverly Hills Softball Team Holds Year-End Banquet

SCIENCE IS COOL—Ryan Kenneally and Sloane Ramras, 6th graders in Kerry Mazor's 6th grade science class at El Rodeo School tested the effect of altitude on the ability of a helicopter to create lift.

Their hypothesis tested out to be correct and they concluded that altitude does in fact affect lift.

Famed WWII Battleship USS Iowa Arrives In LA To Be A Museum The historic USS Iowa, safely arrived at a Los Angeles offshore anchorage Wednesday following a four-day tow from San Francisco.

The vessel is now anchored several miles offshore from Seal Beach, where it will undergo hull cleaning.

When completed, the Warrior will tow the retired battleship to Berth 51-52, where she will stay until June 9.

On that day, harbor tugs will move the USS Iowa down the main channel to its permanent home in Berth 87 at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro.

There, the ship will be transformed into an interactive floating museum by the nonprofit Pacific Battleship Center.

A reunion of USS Iowa vet-

erans is scheduled to be held at the Port of Los Angeles from July 2 through 6, and the city has plans to celebrate the museum’s public grand opening on July 7.

The new museum, which will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, will highlight the contributions of the battleship and its crew during World War II, the Korean War and the Cold War. Public ticket sales for the July 7 grand opening and beyond began last week.

To purchase tickets online or for more information, visit www.pacificbattle ship.com.

Crowley Maritime Corporation’s 7,200-HP tugboat Warrior was responsible for towing the USS Iowa around Southern California.

The BHHS softball team held its end-of-season banquet last month.

Leah Shapiro was named “most outstanding player” and Shyra Costas was named “rookie of the year.” Elena Rust who led the team in steals was named to the All Ocean League Second Team.

Senior Lexi Silbiger was named most improved. Alex Denton was named MVP of the junior varsity.

Shapiro was named to All Ocean League First Team.

Leah, a junior played first base

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills’ Conference and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Chamber of Commerce are hard at work developing their new offices at 9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd., with plans to move in mid-August.

“The vision is many-fold,” said Jeffrey Kalban, founder of Jeffrey Kalban Architects, whose firm began constructing the 18,000-square-foot building at the southwest corner of Little Santa Monica and Canon Drive in February 2011. “It’s a public building, so you want to draw people there.”

Conference & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Julie Wagner said the creation of Beverly Hills’ first “full blown”

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and center field. She and Silbiger were co-captains of the varsity team. Silberger led the team in league batting average (.476), on base percentage (.667), slugging percentage (.667), extra base hits,

hits, put outs and fielding percentage (1.000).

The team has kept a record book since 1991. Leah entered the record book for highest on base percentage, most walks, and most triples in a season.

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AWARD WINNER— Beverly High Softball Coach Len Mitchell presents Leah Shapiro with the “most outstanding player” trophy at the team banquet.

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The CVB’s 2,000-squarefoot ground floor visitor center will include interactive displays ranging from what to do in the city to historical content, in addition to concierge service and walking tour recommendations. The center will also feature rotating exhibits and branded merchandise for sale.

CVB Architect Anthony Poon said Poon Design’s use of sustainable elements such as dark-stained bamboo floors, limestone walls, and polyethylene slats on the ceiling with low-energy lighting evoke luxury, warmth and the future.

Alex Stettinski, Executive Director for the Chamber, said

Mackler Echt and Associates designed the Chamber’s 5,600square-foot second floor offices to maximize natural light.

While the two entities will continue to share the same building, as they currently do at 239 S. Beverly Drive, they will occupy different and unique spaces. The CVB has been independent since 2008 when the City Council voted to strip the Chamber of operating the CVB as a result of an extensive independent analysis prepared by outside consultants.

CVB Chairman Bill Wiley said the synergy of the two organizations working to bring people to Beverly Hills makes them complementary, particularly for branding efforts.

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Happenings Around Town

•UCLA Longevity Center’s ICON Awards Wednesday UCLA Longevity Center dedicated to enhancing and extending productive and healthy lives t h r o u g h research and education, honors Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier, Jane and Terry Semel, Peter Whybrow, MD, Sidney Poitier S h l o m o Rechnitz and Steve Rechnitz at its ICON Awards gala, Wednesday at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Quincy Jones is guest presenter and author and former “first daughter” Patti Davis is guest speaker.

Grammy-winning singer Natalie Cole will perform and KFI radio personality Lisa Ann Walter emcees the event cochaired by Dr. Louise Horvitz and Timothy Noonan.

Poitier, who receives the “Artistic Excellence” ICON, has been named among AFI’s “greatest male stars of all time” and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The Semels will be presented the ICON for “Visionary Leadership in Science and Medicine.” Terry Semel is chairman/CEOChairman of Windsor

Media, and previously was chairman/CEO of Yahoo! Inc. and chairman/co-CEO of Warner Bros. Jane Bovingdon Semel is the founder of ijane inc., the nonprofit production company. She is a member of the Board of Visitors at David Geffen School of Medicine, and with her husband endowed the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior at UCLA. The ICON for “Visionary Leadership in Science and Medicine” will go to to Dr. Peter Whybrow, director of the Semel Institute, and an international authority on depression and manic-depressive disease.

The Rechnitz’ twin brothers receive the ICON for “Visionary Leadership in Business and Philanthropy.” Shlomo Rechnitz founded Brius Healthcare Company Inc., which owns and operates nursing homes throughout California, the largest in the state. He is co-founder with his brother Steve of Twin Med, LLC. Individual tickets are $350.

For information and to purchase tickets, call 323-904-4400 or email adey@grantevents.com.

•Diamond Jubilee Concert For Jr. Phil At Walt Disney Hall The Beverly Hills-based Jr. Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 75th anniversary on Wednesday with a Diamond Jubilee Concert at 7:30 p.m. downtown at

Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Under the baton of Gary S. Greene, nephew of founder, the late Dr. Ernst Katz, the group is composed of young musicians from diverse backgrounds who are provided musical training and orchestral experience at no charge and rehearse at Horace Mann School. Along with an all-alumni orchestra, they will perform a wide-ranging program from classics to Broadway.

Florence Henderson will sing selections from The Sound Of Music, composer Richard Sherman conducting a medley from Mary Poppins, Jordan Bennett singing songs from Les Miserables Other stars appearing at the event include June Lockhart, Ed Asner, Pat Boone, Sha Na Na, Connie Stevens, Jack Carter, Weird Al Yankovic, Charles Fox and Danny Woodburn.

Wink Martindale will emcee.

Visit www.JrPhil.org or call 310- 275-7511 for tickets.

•Aviva Family And Children’s Services’ ‘A Gala’ June 9 Aviva Family and Children’s Services, a non-profit, multi-service agency providing comprehensive therapeutic and educational services to abused and neglected at-risk youth in the greater L. A. community, hosts its “The A Gala,” Saturday, June 9, in The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Aviva Impact award honorees are investment consultant Angela Blatteis of The Gores Group and

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JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL–The 7th L.A. Jewish Film Festival drew a large turnout at the Directors Guild. Pictured (from left): Iddo Netanyahu, brother of Israel’s prime minister, who was here for the premiere of Follow Me: The Yoni Netanahu Story about his late brother Yoni; producer/director Andrew Wainrib; Hilary Helstein, executive director/founder of the LAJFF; and famed actor Elliott Gould whose film Dorfman was the final night’s prime attraction.

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AWARD CEREMONIES–The International Beverly Hills Film Festival awards at the Four Seasons brought out (top, from left): actress Marisol Nichols, BHFF’s Steven Paul; actor Walid Amini, BHFF founder Nino Simone, producers Sonia Nassery Cole and Chris Cole; (left photo) actors James Tupper and Anne Heche.

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premier event planner Yifat Oren.

Global financial services firm Guggenheim Partners, the global private equity firm, receives the “Corporate Responsibility” award.

Tickets are priced from $500.

Call 323-904-4400 or visit www.avivacenter.org.

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Last Thursday, the Metro Board of Directors approved the last two phases of the Westside Subway Extension including a station at Constellation Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars in Century City and a tunnel underneath Beverly Hills High School.

This action happened despite Beverly Hills experts recommending the Metropolitan Transportation Authority conduct additional studies after disproving the information released by Metro’s experts, at a hearing in front of the Metro Board of Directors May 17.

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prejudice by the actions of Metro in that the Project was approved without the full disclosure and analysis of the Project’s environmental impacts and, if the project proceeds, there will be severe unmitigated adverse impacts” on the City.

According to the lawsuit, the final EIS/EIR disclosed “substantial changes had been made to the design of the project” including but not limited to the change of the locally preferred alternative route from Santa Monica Boulevard to Constellation Boulevard; the change of tunnel depths from 50 to 100 feet to 35 to 100 feet underground without addressing “where the shallow tunnel depths would occur;” and the addition of a terminus station at Wilshire/La Cienega without sufficient study of the impacts.

The lawsuit alleges the final

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Metro also used potentially flawed and erroneous studies to discredit and rule out a potential station location at Santa Monica Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars because it favored a Constellation station location.

The lawsuit points to the fact that numerous geologists and other experts have questioned Metro’s seismic studies and findings because, among other things, they involved no soil dating work or open trenching, the only reliable method to determine active faulting.

Board of Education President Brian Goldberg noted that “BHUSD’s experts are convinced, and their studies have proven, that a Santa Monica Boulevard station location would be a safe and viable option."

“My hope is the CEQA challenge will force the MTA to do a complete and thorough study of both Constellation and the Santa Monica Fault Zone, which to date they have not done,” Goldberg said. “To date, they have not done that and it’s

that Metro’s experts had interpreted the data wrong when they stated there were faults underneath the high school; and former Southern California High Speed Rail Authority Regional Director Tim Buresh, who said that if fault zones weren’t an issue, Santa Monica would be a far better choice for a station.

Metro did not present any witnesses, nor did they give any new data for the BHUSD to look at. Instead, their witnesses were present at the May 24 Board of Directors meeting when they were not subject to cross examination.

The Metro Board of Directors approved the Westside Subway Extension final Environmental Impact Report/ Environmental Impact Statement in April when they also expanded Phase 1 to include a terminus station at Wilshire/LA Cienega instead of Wilshire/Fairfax.

Both lawsuits ask the judge to set aside Metro’s approval of the final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the Westside Subway Extension because of alleged California Environmental Quality Act violations.

EIS/EIR also did not sufficiently analyze the risks associated with a Constellation Boulevard station or the alignment associated with that station. The studies that Metro used to discredit the Santa Monica station were not properly vetted through a public comment process and the lawsuit states that “Metro's Subsequent Studies were not based on sufficient technical or scientific investigation” and instead of complying with the CEQA requirement to revise and recirculate the final EIS/EIR to include the new studies, “Metro rushed to certify the final EIS/EIR and approve the project.”

The City requested a public hearing pursuant to the Public Utilities Code and the lawsuit contends that Metro violated CEQA in connection to the hearing. In addition, according to the lawsuit, Metro “improperly set the May 17 hearing” by not consulting the City before setting the date for the hearing

and then refusing to move the date even though two of the City’s experts would not be available. The lawsuit also states there was not a quorum of the Metro Board present at all times during the hearing.

The major points stated in the lawsuit include that Metro failed to recirculate, “in whole or part” the “significant new information” added to the EIR after the public review period; failed to include a clear and stable project description; and failed to analyze the potential impacts associated with the Constellation Station.

Beverly Hills City Attorney Larry Wiener said despite coordination between the City and the BHUSD, the two entities filed separate lawsuits to include issues that are unique to each entity. However, the goal is the same.

“The lawsuit is intended to compel Metro to follow the state law and comply with CEQA,” Wiener said. “It is our

belief that when [Metro is] forced to do that, the CEQA process will reveal that there are options for Metro that make sense and don’t involve an alignment that goes under Beverly Hills High School.”

Wiener said the next major step in the litigation is a mandated CEQA settlement conference that requires the parties to meet and attempt to resolve their differences.

Councilwoman and Legislative Liaison Committee member LIli Bosse said she believed the CEQA lawsuit was a strong first step.

“We should do anything and everything to prevent the subway from going under the high school,” Bosse said. “As far as I’m concerned, there will be no subway under the high school. I think Metro made many errors in terms of their environmental analysis… [and] needs to know that the schools and the City are prepared to fight.”

one of the biggest deficiencies.”

The lawsuit alleges Metro “rushed” the alignment decision without awaiting full and complete information because it had “precommitted to the Constellation Location for political or other reasons.”

The lawsuit states that in January, the BHUSD discovered nearly a year-and-a-half before the release of the draft EIS/EIR, “Metro staff submitted documents to the [Federal Transit Administration] to justify New Starts funding that only included documentation for the Constellation Station Alternative—not Santa Monica Boulevard.

“It appears that Metro staff had long before selected the Constellation alternative and that all of the reports it prepared and issued since were a slanted, post hoc rationalization for that decision.”

The BHUSD claims Metro violated CEQA in a variety of ways including an inadequate project description, by not disclosing the Constellation Boulevard station option until after the draft EIR/EIS had been released; inadequate analysis of seismic impacts, by not waiting until the California Geological

Survey had rendered an opinion on the fault zones underneath Beverly Hills High School and instead trusting the expert opinion that only supported the Constellation Station; refusal to prepare and recirculate a supplemental draft EIS/EIR, instead stating the original draft EIS/EIR had all of the environmental analysis necessary to make an informed decision; and bias in precommitment to the Constellation station.

Kevin Brogan, attorney for the BHUSD, said that Metro forced the lawsuit because of its insistence on moving forward and voting on the project prior to the completion of all relevant scientific studies.

“The BHUSD supports the Westside Subway Extension and did not want to file this lawsuit. But Metro’s purported consideration of the Santa Monica Boulevard station location was nothing more than lip service, and its headlong rush to approve the alignment before all studies were finalized left BHUSD no choice,” Brogan said.

Brogan said by filing the petition for Writ of Mandate, one possible outcome is the

courts could order Metro to recirculate the EIS/EIR so there could be further public comment.

He said the court process could take anywhere from four to 10 months.

“The hope is Metro will have more information on which to make a better decision,” Brogan said. “The whole purpose of CEQA is to have them... determine whether or not [Metro] did [the environmental process] the right way. If they didn’t do it the right way, the court can tell them how to do it.”

The CEQA suit is not the only option the BHUSD has for fighting Metro. Goldberg said they are also looking into a National Environmental Policy Act challenge and an eminent domain challenge.

“This is a political process and politics butt into every aspect of the decision making by the Metro Board,” Goldberg said. “We intend to continue our efforts at getting support from the PTA’s, state and federal representatives, the attorney general and the governor. We will use all means necessary to protect our legal rights.”

HOW DO YOU FEEL? Free Classes Offered For Families Of The Mentally Ill The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will present a free comprehensive 12-

week psychobiological education course in the Beverly Hills area from 6-9 p.m., beginning Wednesday, June 13.

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M E D I C I N E , H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S jor depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder and other brain disorders.

The course offers education about mental illness, coping skills, emotional support and self care.

Registration is required. For more information, call 310-2712811.

Program Offers Classes For Adults 50+ Senior Scholars, an education program offered through UCLA’s Longevity Center, gives people 50 and older the opportunity to expand their learning by auditing undergraduate classes at UCLA. Interested adults may call the UCLA Longevity Center at 310794-0679 or visit www.semel.ucla. edu/longevity/senior-scholars-program for more information.

CHLA Patients Get Sneak Peek At New Games Thanks to Sony Before thousands of gaming fanatics descend on Los Angeles next week for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has donated 30 PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment systems to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

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To celebrate the donation tomorrow, a group of teen patients will gather in the hospital’s Teen Lounge to test out the PS Vita’s five-inch OLED touch screen, rear touch pad, front and rear-facing cameras and dual analog sticks.

PlayStation developers will also be on hand to surprise patients with an exclusive look at PS Vita games that are still in development, including LittleBigPlanet and Sound Shapes, making the children among the first consumers to play these titles before they are available in stores.

Additionally, Children’s Hospital Creative Art Therapists will use the PS Vita systems to test a virtual group art therapy session for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients.

Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that causes a thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other areas of the body and makes patients highly susceptible to lifethreatening infections and other serious problems.

Because of the nature of their disease, CF patients cannot physically interact with those they relate to most—other CF patients.

Using other applications available on PS Vita, such as Skype, CF patients will be able to safely share their art and interact with each other.

The PS Vita units will be divided between the h o s p i t a l ’s Child Life Program and the Mark Taper-Johnny Mercer Artists Program.

Both programs have specialists and certified therapists who use various forms of play, art, music and other methods to support the social, emotional and developmental needs of children dealing with the stress of illness and hospitalization.

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Page 14 |June 1, 2012 ELEGANCE FOR SALE—Legendary florist to the stars David Jones stands outside the classic French three-story building at 450 N. Robertson Blvd. he designed in 1994. The 7,500square-foot structure is listed for sale at $7.995 million and includes two retail spaces on the ground floor, a six-office suite on the second floor and a private penthouse with three fireplaces, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, formal rooms, and a private terrace. A private elevator goes directly to the penthouse. For information (showings will be available later this month) contact John Aaroe Group Listing Agent Bret Parsons at 310-497-5832.

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the opportunity to play against some of the top talent in Southern California when the regular school boys volleyball season is not in session.

The club team is open to anyone who between the ages of 14 and 18. It costs $1,000 to

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State of Israel, commanding troops in Israel’s War of Independence, the Sinai crisis, the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War. “Gen. Shimon Erem was truly one of a kind - a passionate visionary whose rich, booming voice was always filled with love and passion for Israel,” Consul Gen. David Siegel said. “He was a pioneer who built bridges of friendship and marshaled the forces of unity with the Christian community. Under his leadership, interfaith relations flourished and his courage serves as an example for future generations.”

After moving to L.A. in 1970, following his marriage to his second wife, Danielle, Erem

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hair to be donated to charity.

Students who participated received a gift bag full of goodies, including a free haircut, shampoo and other hair products from Joseph Martin Salon on Rodeo Drive. Forty Rachel

join the club team, which includes uniforms, practice gear, gym rentals, appearances in local tournaments and a tournament in Las Vegas in September.

The first practice will be Tuesday. Interested players can contact Haywood at BHVCDirector@gmail.com. increasingly focused building bridges between the Jewish and Christian communities in support of Israel. In 2002, he founded of the Israel Christian Nexus/Alliance for Jerusalem in 2002.

In addition to his many accomplishments, he held leadership positions for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the Anti-Defamation League and the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs, and the Center for Strategic Studies West.

“Gen. Erem never tired and was indefatigable in his mission,” Siegel said.

“He was truly revered and loved by Christians, Jews, and people of all faiths.”

Erem is survived by his wife, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Weissman headbands and OPI nail polish were also included in gift bag.

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GOLDEN ORCHESTRA—The El Rodeo Advanced Band and Advanced Orchestra, led by Dr. Andrea Kay, earned Gold awards at the Forum Music Festival in Irvine. It marked the first time in school history that both the band and orchestra achieved a “Double Gold.” Both groups received an invitation to the “Judges Invitational” competition in Spring 2013. Front row (from left): Adam Yehzkel, Dorrin Famininy, Alyssa Bean, Kenneth Cho, Ariella Talassazan, Jeffrey Lee, Kathy Sanchez, Laila Telles, Rachel Song, Claire Margolis, Matan Laredo, Nicholas Jacobson and Dr. Andrea Kay. Back row (from left): Genesis Wilson, Nika Del Rosario, Maia Baker, Patrick Levy, James Dohm, Solomon Nwankwo, Andy Liu, Justin Shamsian, Juliette Diamond, Eleanor Bogart-Stuart, Owen Lloyd, Raleigh Goldinger, Remi Alaiti, Nicolas Kano, Taylor Briggs and Mary Yoo.

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The exclusive Rolex boutique is slated to open on Father’s Day later this month.

“It’s absolutely ridiculous,” Gearys chief executive Tom Blumenthal told The Courier.

“There couldn’t be a more community-minded business in Beverly Hills.”

Blumenthal’s grandparents

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expense of force-feeding fowl to achieve the pate’s taste.

Signed into law by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Health and Safety Code Sections 25980-25984 prohibits “enlarging the bird’s liver beyond normal size” and came with a 7.5-year phase-out period intended to allow producers time to develop alternative practices.

According to Humane Society of the United States Vice

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Both Rohani and Simmons put in the work necessary over the grueling season to earn a shot at the ultimate prize this weekend in the CIF State Championships at Buchanan High School in Clovis.

Beverly High coach Jeff Fisher said Rohani had a lot of growing up to do before becoming the runner he has become this season. Last year, Rohani’s personal record (his fastest run time) would have

founded the luxury store at 351 N. Beverly Dr. in 1930.

Over the past three years, Blumenthal, a Rotary Club member and former Chairman of both the Rodeo Drive Committee and the Chamber of Commerce, said Gearys had generously contributed to more than 50 charities.

The carpenter craft workers are protesting the way Gearys’ General Contractor, Turner

Smith Construction, is handling the project’s “finish work.”

Blumenthal said that Missouri-based Icon Contracting has spent the past several months creating fixtures for the Rolex store such as walls, cabinets and furniture.

A spokesman for the union said local workers would continue to picket outside Gearys Rodeo Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for at least five more days.

President Paul Shapiro, the average duck used for the production of fois gras has a liver 10 times the size of a typical duck. Outside of the U.S., geese are also used for the production of fois gras.

In 2007, Beverly Hills celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck announced he would no longer serve the controversial duck liver pate at his restaurants.

There are currently three main fois gras producers nationwide, including Sonoma Fois Gras in Northern California and two in New York.

Recently, a group of chefs formed the Coalition for Human and Ethical Farming Standards (CHEFS) to combat the perception they don't care how animals are treated and are urging the repeal of the ban.

Both the Senate and the Assembly have indicated they have no intention to amend the law.

In the meantime, for the month of June, Bouchon Bistro on Canon Drive will continue to offer a five ounce “Terrine de Fois Gras de Canard” with toasted baguette for $49.

been good enough for a spot in the CIF State Championships, but he faltered in the earlier CIF rounds and failed to advance.

“We sat down at the beginning of the year and I said this is the year where you have to take it seriously because this year can dictate your future,” Fisher said. “I’m proud of the fact that he’s matured so much and he’s handling success and failure so well this year.”

Rohani said he can see the difference in himself.

“I just have a different

mindset this year and that’s because I’ve had some great coaching,” Rohani said.

Rohani enters the CIF State Finals as something of a favorite since he currently holds the fastest 400-meter time in California this year at 47.37 seconds.

“I’m expecting to win,” Rohani said. “I’ll be disappointed if I don’t.”

Simmons, who set a school record in the 1,600m (4:54.06) credited her coaching and her teammate Sydney Segal for her improvement this season. She said she’s excited for her first CIF Final in track.

“It’s nerve-racking, but I’m ready,” Simmons said. “I expect to push myself to new limits.”

Fisher said he’s proud of the progress Simmons made this season.

“It’s been amazing to see, she got focused and started believing in herself,” Fisher said.

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More Than Self Defense At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu t Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, selfdefense is the least important aspect. “We prepare people for life,” says Rener Gracie, part of the Gracie dynasty that created the martial art form, now used by everyone from women to bullied children and police officers.

Because, as Gracie says, “it’s not a sport, it’s a lifestyle;” there are people who train at Gracie for 10 years or more, even after mastering the techniques, because of the constant challenges.

“We teach people how to overcome the impossible,” says Gracie. “If someone has you in a headlock, you think, ‘how am I going to get out of this?’

Gracie continues, “We give you three options and you think, ‘how beautiful. I thought it was impossible, but now I know an easy and effective way to get out.’”

The opponent may outweigh the Gracie student by 100 pounds, but following the Gracie philosophy students know they’ve been in worst places and that in facing and overcoming challenges there is a solution.

What separates Gracie Jiu-Jitsu from the hundreds of martial arts out there? While all have their strengths, not all are effective.

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to win. His father, Rorion Gracie, the world’s foremost exper t in selfdefense, created the Ultimate Fighting Championship In 1993 to determine which fighting system was the most effective in a realistic “no-holdsbarred” confrontation.

Rorion chose his younger, smaller brother Royce, to represent Gracie JiuJitsu against all comers and highlight the superiority of their father’s art. And Royce won all his matches.

Says Rener: “My father said, ‘can you lift a truck with one hand? No? I can. Give me a jack, give me leverage.’”

The Gracie system is so successful because it can be used by anyone, especially those with limited physicality. The programs don’t make over or change a student’s body, but allow him or her to maximize what they have.

“We give people a big enough lever,” says Gracie. “Then all they need is patience to master the techniques.”

• Gracie Combatives, a signature program for adults, dates to 1994 when the Army Rangers asked for a defense program that could be taught in one week.

The Gracie brothers analyzed hundreds of fights and narrowed 600 techniques down to 36 that were used in every fight. The result is a system used by all federal law-enforcement agencies.

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Grand Master Helio Gracie wanted to make his system welcoming, useful and accessible, says Gracie, so visitors to the studio will see working professionals and people of all ages. “Small weak and unathletic people are the ones who need it the most,” Gracie adds.

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By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 1).

Life is a flow, and you're moving along with it better than ever this year. An act of surrender will bring you a bit of magic this month. You'll make important decisions in July affecting where and how you live. Practice and training are featured in September. October investments reap rewards in February. Cancer and Virgo people adore you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

You'll be inspired by someone else's journey, and it makes you want to go out and try harder.

Ask for help or maybe even some kind of sign to point you in the right direction. The communication lines are open.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

There is such a thing as expressing emotions way too vividly.

Your heart goes out to one whose feelings are amplified and on display. You have a calming, stabilizing effect on this person.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your opportunity radar is in full swing. Consider your past mistakes, as they hold the clues you need to make the most of what's being presented. You'll find solutions where none existed before.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

You'll get a head start on a situation, but don't rely on your advantage. Remember the tor-

toise and the hare. Don’t run so fast that you burn out and need a nap. Pace yourself and avoid distraction.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Some say that friendship with yourself is needed before you can be friends with anyone else. But it doesn’t always go in that order.

Today, a good friend teaches you to befriend yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

The adrenaline rush of romance isn’t always related to another person. Today, you could just as easily fall in love with an idea, activity or story. Whatever your focus, the sensation is sweet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you’re being offered a grim or simply uninspiring array of choices, refuse to choose.

Walk out. There are better choices somewhere else.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

The attainment of lightweight goals provides little reward.

Insurmountable goals can never be attained, so what's the point?

Deep satisfaction comes from aiming for what's substantial and doable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

This isn't a game show. You have the right to change your decision. It's easier to do when you don't fully commit to any option in the first place. Keep your

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schedule and your mind open.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Authority figures might be just as clueless as the ones they’re trying to manage or lead. Your answer is as good as anyone’s, and probably a lot better, so trust yourself.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Some say security is illusory, and it doesn’t exist on this earth at all.

To feel safe is a basic human need. You supply a feeling of safety to another person to whatever degree you possibly can.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20).

Unlike the relationships portrayed in the media, the real issues between people usually can’t be resolved within a halfhour episode. But today’s case might be an exception. It actually could be just that simple.

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Talks Books William Davidow has penned Overconnected: The Promise And Threat Of The Internet (Delphinium Books $14.95). An electrical engineer by training who earned degrees from Dartmouth, Cal Tech (where he sits on the board) and Stanford, Davidow cut his Internet teeth at Intel, Hewlett-Packard and G.E. It was ironic the day after talking with him, the latest economic debacle–J.P.Morgan Chase –surfaced.

Davidow’s goal for his book was to explain “…how overconnected environments perform, feed upon themselves, and be-come unpredictable, accident-prone, and subject to contagions.” The Internet covers the globe without any universal checks and balances.

He focuses on the need for more, not less regulations, since at such times the internet fosters greed and fearmongering. Dav-idow explains how Iceland’s three biggest banks failed and the value of its currency fell 75 percent when banks offered higher interest on deposits on the Internet than those in Great Britain were offering, but, to fulfill the rush of deposits, made risky investments which would not pay immediately. When depositors wanted their money and were made to wait, guess how fast that news hit the Internet.

As for the Lehman Brothers’ collapse, he discovered on a trip to India that the Indian outsourcing contractor was doing due diligence on financial offerings that Lehman planned to market to investors. How safe was this?

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are Alanis Morissette, Rene Auberjonois, Heidi Klum, Pat Boone, Morgan Freeman, Andy Griffith, Lisa Hartman, Jonathan Pryce and Frederica Von Stade (June 1); Jarvee Hutcherson, Charles Haid, Marvin Hamilisch, Stacey Keach, Dana Carvey, Sally Kellerman and Barry Levinson (June 2).; 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, Lainie Demars, Bonnie Fleming, and Mark Wahlberg (June 5); Skip E. Lowe, Robert Englund, Bjorn Borg, Margot Arden, Wilhelmina Diener, Irma Schoeustetter, and Rosana Gershman (June 6); Anna Kournikova, James Ivory, Arthur Gardner, Tom Jones and Liam Neeson (June 7)

GROWING GARDEN—Beverly Vista will implement a new garden with grant money from Whole Kids Foundation thanks to alumni and parent Laurie Maybaum. Pictured are Samantha and Jason Maybaum at their home garden tending to tomato plants and other fruits and vegetables.

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protect Beverly HIlls during fire and other medical emergencies, but they live, work and donate their time to community activities and organizations in the community.

Celebrating its 20th year, the 2012 event will honor Shane Sennett and Capt. Dean Viana with the Harvey Adair-Art Davis Memorial Meritorious Service award and Glenn Pinson with the Felix Rothschild award for “Firefighter of the Year.” There will also be a spe-

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restaurant, lounge, and eight auditoriums each with 40-45 plush seats and full meal and bar service delivered at the push of a button.

The upscale theatres are currently in nine locations across the country, including one in Pasadena.

Rosenstein, who sits on the Liaison committee with Commission Chair Craig Corman, Mayor Willie Brien and Councilmember Lili Bosse, said all favored the concept.

“The general consensus at the end from the Liaison [meeting] is that we are all very much like the concept of the movie theatre,” he said. “The theme was, ‘The devil was in the details.’”

The area of most concern for the commission deals with parking. The current proposal provides for 119 parking spaces, sufficient if the restaurant patrons are not counted separately from moviegoers. In order to determine if the restau-

cial guest appearance by Jay Leno.

The Backdraft Ball is the main source of fundraising for the Post-Retirement Medical Benefit Trust Fund, which provides medical insurance to firefighters and their families post retirement.

The silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner will start at 7:30. Tickets for the event are still available, starting at $1,150 for two and going for up to $6,500 for a table for 10.

For more information, contact FTA Events at 310-288-1755 427 N. Canon Dr., #108, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. rant will primarily be used by people going to the movies, the Liaison committee requested empirical data from other IPic theatres about how many people are going just to the restaurant.

Property owner Marc Bohbot said he anticipated that if all went smoothly, his tenant could begin construction by the end of the year and open the theatre 18 months after getting approval from the City— just in time for the City’s centennial year.

“We have to address a few issues like parking,” he said.

“But we have also fulfilled all the basic requests.”

Rosenstein said the cost for the formal application could be substantial because the project doesn’t conform to code and would involve a General Plan Amendment and possible zone change to allow for additional height.

In 2011, the applicant proposed a 78-foot building which the commission firmly opposed.

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BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1331496-15 APN: 4339-004-055 TRA: 01349 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1573 REF: Rahman Moghrabi, Abd IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 09, 2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 07, 2012, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 16, 2005, as Inst. No. 053103159 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Abdul Rahman Moghrabi, An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Doubletree hotel los angeles-norwalk, 13111 sycamore drive Vineyard Ballroom Norwalk, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address

and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8535 West Knoll Drive #201 West Hollywood CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $407,197.42.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien,

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

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

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Greg C. Gatto, Bar No. 226903 • STOEL RIVES LLP 10008 S.E. River Street, Truckee, CA 96161 Tel: 530.582.2280 Fax: 530.582.2281

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Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin Stockton Branch, Weber Facility 222 E. Weber Ave. Stockton, CA 95202-2709

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que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encorntrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

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

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

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

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WOOTON GROUP, a California limited liability company; BREAKFRONT, LLC, a California limited liability company; MARK A. SLOTKIN, individually and as trustee of THE SLOTKIN’S FAMILY CHILDREN’S TRUST; GAIL ELLEN SLOTKIN, and DOES 1-10 inclusive

Beverly Hills Courier • Published 05/18/12, 05/25/12, 06/01/12, 06/08/12

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012087413 The following is/are doing business as: WELL CARE SERVICES 219-1/2 N. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, CA 90026; Teresita B. Garcia 219-1/2 N. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, CA 90026; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 08, 2012: Teresita B. Garcia: Statement is filed with the County of Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y Los Angeles: May 09, 2012; papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que Published: May 18, 25, June 01, 08, se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamade telefonica no lo pro2012 LACC N/C tegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012086753 The following is/are doing business as: THE VENTURA TOWNEHOUSE 4900 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003; Pacific View of Ventura, Inc. 4900 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2012: Yaacov Isaacs, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 08, 2012; Published: May 18, 25, June 01, 08, 2012 LACC N/C

WISECRACKS By Alan Arbesfeld / Edited by Will Shortz

June 1, 2012 | Page 21

May 15, 2012; Published: May 18, 25, June 01, 08, 2012 LACC N/C

Site, www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1331496-15. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800)280-2832 CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 05, 2012. (R-409999 05/18/12, 05/25/12, 06/01/12)

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BID PACKAGE NO. 12-38 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION – PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 LEGAL NOTICE BIDS WANTED CARPET REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. Notice Inviting Bids a.

Date of Request: May 31, 2012

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Bid Number: 12-38

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES

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L i q u i d a t e d 2823. A substantive Damages: None. question must be submitted in writing and a i.

Prevailing Wages: copy of that question In accordance with the plus a written response provisions of Sections to it will be emailed or 1770 et seq., of the mailed to all parties who Labor Code, the have obtained a bid Director of the Industrial package.

Relations of the State of California has deter- THE CITY OF BEVERmined the general pre- LY HILLS RESERVES vailing rate of wages THE RIGHT TO applicable to the work to REJECT ANY BID OR be done. The Contractor ALL BIDS AND TO will be required to pay to WAIVE ANY INFORall persons employed on MALITY OR IRREGUthe project by the LARITY IN ANY BID. Contractor sums not ANY CONTRACT less than the sums set AWARDED WILL BE forth in the documents LET TO THE LOWEST entitled "General RESPONSIVE AND Prevailing Wage RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. Determination made by —————————— the Director of Industrial NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S Relations pursuant to SALE T.S No. 1346084California Labor Code, 11 APN: 5554-023-037 Part 7, Chapter 1, Article TRA: 001319 LOAN NO: 2, Sections 1770, 1773, Xxxxxx0643 REF: Lee, IMPORTANT 1773.1." These docu- Sae TO PROPERTY ments can be reviewed NOTICE OWNER: YOU ARE IN in the office of the City DEFAULT UNDER A Clerk or may be DEED OF TRUST, obtained from the State. DATED November 10,

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Item Description: Removal of existing carpet and installation of new carpet in selected areas of the Police Department, located at 464 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. j. Prebid Conference Date and Location: A d.

Obtaining Bid mandatory pre-bid conDocuments: A copy of ference will be held on the Bid Package may be Wednesday, June 6, obtained by mail or in 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at person from the the Police Department, Department of Public located at 464 N. Works & Transportation - Rexford Dr., Beverly Project Administration, Hills 90210.

345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, k.

Bid Security: telephone number 310- Not required.

288-2823. The bid package including plans and l.

Payment Bond specifications may also and Performance be viewed on, and Bond: A Payment Bond downloaded from the and a Performance City’s web site: Bond, each in the www.beverlyhills.org: amount of 100% of the shortcuts: bid informa- contract amount, will be tion: bid number 12-38. required of the Contractor. e.

Bid Opening: Thursday– June 14, m.

Insurance: 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

Upon award of contract, contractor will be oblif.

Due Date and gated to file certificates Location for Submittals: of insurance evidencing Sealed bids will be coverage as specified in received at all times dur- the bid documents and ing normal business in a form acceptable to hours prior to the Bid the City. The certificates Opening, at the City shall be on the City's Clerk’s Office, 455 North standard proof of insurRexford Drive, Room ance form.

290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. All bids must be n.

Time of in writing and must con- Completion: The contain an original signature tractual completion time by an authorized officer shall be 30 calendar of the firm. Electronic days from the date of bids (i.e., telephonic, Notice To Proceed.

FAX, etc.) are NOT acceptable. All bids shall o.

Retention: In clearly contain on the accordance with the outside of the sealed contract, five percent envelope in which they (5%) of any progress are submitted: BID payment will be withheld PACKAGE 12-38: CAR- as retention. Pursuant to PET REMOVAL AND Section 22300 of the INSTALLATION AT THE Public Contract Code, at POLICE DEPARTMENT the request and expense of the g.

C o n t r a c t o r ' s Contractor, securities License: In accordance equivalent to the with provisions of amount withheld may be Section 3300 of the deposited with the City California Public or with a state or federContract Code, the City ally chartered bank as has determined that the the escrow agent, and Contractor shall possess City shall then pay such a valid California moneys to the Contractor's License Contractor. Refer to the Class C-15 or other contract for further clariappropriate license clas- fication. sification under the State Contracting Code at the p.

Contact Person: time the contract is bid. A bidder or potential bidFailure to possess such der who has a procedurlicense may render the al question may call bid non responsive and Julio Guerrero [Insert bar the award of the con- here the name of the tract to that non respon- person to call.]~at telesive Bidder. phone number 310-288-

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. On June 21, 2012, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 18, 2004, as Inst. No. 04 2993453 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Sae Lee and Kyung Lee Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8400 De Longpre Ave #212 West Hollywood CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the

time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $479,720.83. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

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

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1346084-11.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)5901221.

Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 16, 2012. (R410654 06/01/12, 06/08/12, 06/15/12) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S

SALE TS No. 090170126 Title Order No. 09-8-530342 APN No. 5529-001-047 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/02/2004.

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 ANATOLI KOUZINE, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 08/02/2004 and recorded 8/10/2004, as Instrument No. 04 2051958, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 06/22/2012 at 1:00PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1045 NORTH KINGS ROAD #201, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.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 $524,991.90. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the

declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

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

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 090170126.

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

RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6914-01-94 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 # 1006.92615 6/01, 6/08, 6/15/2012 —————————— SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: SS022280 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: SHAUNTAE DENNAE LONDRE To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Shauntae Dennae Londre current residence address: 10560 Wilshire Bl. #2004, Los Angeles, CA

90024 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, 90401, West District, on May 16, 2012 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Shauntae Dennae Londre Proposed Name: Shay Dennae Londre The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court dyas before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: June 28, 2012 Time: 8:30am Dept: A Room: 104 The address of the court is: 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, 90401, West District.

Reason for name change: Petitioner is already known by her proposed name Shay Dennae Londre and wishes to be known by hes proposed name in all personal/business affairs.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Signed: Shauntae Dennae Londre Judge of the Superior Joseph S. Biderman Dated: May 16, 2012 Published: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2012 BHCourier

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012092840 The following is/are doing business as: LAKE APARTMENTS 401 S. Lake St., Burbank, CA 91502; The 1988 Eidelman Trust 1011 N. Hilldale Ave. #3, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A TRUST, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 2006: Hilton Eidelman: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 16, 2012; Published: May 25, June 01, 08, 15, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012081981 The following is/are doing business as: BPC INTERIOR DESIGN 6147 W. Colgate Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Genelle Brooks 6147 W. Colgate Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2011: Genelle Brooks: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 02, 2012; Published: May 25, June 01, 08, 15, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012098792 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MO BETTER MEATY MEAT BURGERS 2) MO BETTER BURGERS 3) EVE’S GARDEN 901 S. La Brea Ave. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90036; Eve L. Fouche 2714-1/2 Rimpau Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Eve L. Fouche: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 21, 2012; Published: May 25, June 01, 08, 15, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012092275 The following is/are doing business as: BIZZY KIDZ ACADEMY 8503 Pickford St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Ekaterina Malaya 1743 Garfield Pl. #304, Los Angeles, CA 90028; Stephanie Mckinley 8507 Pickford St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Stephanie McKinely: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 15, 2012; Published: June 01, 08, 15, 22, 2012 LACC N/C

BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DOCUMENT 00020 NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (“District”) will receive sealed bids for the BID #11-12/010 HORACE MANN SCHOOL AUDITORIUM MODERNIZATION PROJECT at the office of the Purchasing Department, 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212 no later than June 21, 2012 at 1:00PM at which time or thereafter said bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Bids shall be valid for 60 calendar days after the bid opening date. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Bids must be submitted on the District’s Bid Forms in a sealed envelope clearly marked in accordance with the Information for Bidders. An onsite bid clock shall be used to determine the time.

Bidders may obtain a electronic copy ONLY of the Contract Documents from the District’s Program Manager, Bernards at: 310-551-5100, extension 2399 at no cost to the Contractor. To the extent required by Public Contract Code Section 20103.7, the District shall also make the Contract Documents available for review at one or more plan rooms.

Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a Bid Bond in favor of the District in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price.

The District is pre-qualifying Class B General Contractor bidders for this bid package, as noted above. In no event shall District accept bids from bidders who have not submitted the required Pre-Qualification Questionnaire as required, and who have not been deemed prequalified by the District.

A “MANDATORY” Pre-Bid Conference will be held at Horace Mann School, 8701 Charleville Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 on the following date(s) and time(s): Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 10:00AM. Each and every Bidder “MUST” attend the Pre-Bid Conference and sign-in.

Prospective bidders “MAY NOT” visit the Project Site without making arrangements through the Construction Manager. Bids “WILL NOT” be accepted from any bidder who did not attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

The General Contractor “MUST” also require its hazardous material sub-contractor that will be listed on Form 00420 Designation of SubContractors at time bid is submitted to attend the “MANDATORY” PreBid Conference and sign-in accordingly.

Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in the Contract Documents, the noncollusion declaration, the list of proposed subcontractors, and all additional documentation required by the Information for Bidders.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish the District with a Performance Bond equal to 100% of the successful bid, and a Payment Bond equal to 100% of the successful bid, prior to execution of the Contract. All bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by District to ensure his performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of the successful bidder, securities equivalent to any amount withheld shall be deposited at the discretion of District, with either District or a state or federally chartered bank, as the escrow agent, who shall then pay any funds otherwise subject to retention to the successful bidder. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be returned to the successful bidder.

The Director of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the Contract which will be awarded to the successful bidder, copies of which are on file and will be made available to any interested party upon request at the District’s Purchasing Department or online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr. A copy of these rates shall be posted by the successful bidder at the job site. The successful bidder and all subcontractor(s) under him, shall comply with all applicable Labor Code provisions, which include, but are not limited to the payment of not less than the required prevailing rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract, the employment of apprentices, the hours of labor and the debarment of contractors and subcontractors.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), if the District has made any findings designating certain materials, products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name, such findings and the materials, products, things, or services and their specific brand or trade names will be set forth in the Special Conditions.

Award of Contract: The District shall award the Contract for the Project to the lowest responsible bidder as determined from the base bid alone, by the District. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. Bid protests, if any, must comply with the requirements set forth in the Information for Bidders in order to be timely and considered by the District. As described in the Special Conditions, Bidders are advised that pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 7201, the District has determined that this Project is “substantially complex,” and that retention shall be withheld in the amount of 10% of all progress payments.

The last date to submit questions shall be June 11, 2012. All questions must be submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Information for Bidders.

The Engineers Estimate for this project is: $3,500,000 Publication Dates:

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PUBLIC NOTICES

May 25, 2012 June 1, 2012

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 5597078 TS No.: CA1100231919 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4383?023?001 Property Address: 10001 REEVESBURY DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS AREA, CA 90210 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/08/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/16/05, as Instrument No. 05 1409469, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: DALE TALBERT AND BETH TALBERT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4383?023?001. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10001 REEVESBURY DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS AREA, CA 90210.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $658,043.20. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.

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

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

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939?0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySear chTerms.aspx using the file number assigned to this case CA1100231919. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

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

Date: 05/14/12, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772.

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

NPP0201432 05/18/12, 05/25/12, 06/01/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 454396CA Loan No. 3017150560 Title Order No. 999458 YOU ARE IN

DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-10-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G S AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06-15-2012 at 11:00 A.M., CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-182007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20071214848, , and as modified by the Modification of Deed of Trust recorded on 12-102008, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20082165426 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: GEORGE A AVANTS AN UNMARRIED MAN, 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: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. Legal Description: LOT 9 OF TRACT 8080, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON MAP FILED IN BOOK 112, PAGE 9 TO 12 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,836,702.50 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1422 SAN YSIDRO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4355-005-019 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: 0525-2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASEY KEALOHA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com 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 two companies: LPS Agency Sales & Posting at (714) 7302727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting & Publishing at (714) 5731965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), 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.

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Page 24 | June 1, 2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1341448-02 APN: 5529-024-036 TRA: 01319 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3966 REF: Henrichsen, Brett IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 09, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 14, 2012, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded July 18, 2007, as Inst. No. 20071694036 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Brett Henrichsen, A Single Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1037 North Laurel Avenue, #6a West Hollywood CA 900466097 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $740,760.21. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien,

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1 3 4 1 4 4 8 - 0 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. For sales information:(619)590-1221. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 11, 2012. (R-410358 05/25/12, 06/01/12, 06/08/12) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No: H535052 CA Unit Code: H Loan No: 0013246202/DE PASSE Investor No: 251031207 AP #1: 5555-005-078 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: SUZANNE DE PASSE Recorded April 29, 2004 as Instr. No. 04-1051368 in Book --- Page --- of

Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded February 23, 2012 as Instr. No. 20120291248 in Book --Page --of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. Said Deed of Trust describes the following property: EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: PARCEL 1: THAT PORTION OF LOT 1, OF TRACT NO. 33180, IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 878 PAGE(S) 92 AND 93 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, SHOWN AND DEFINED AS UNIT NO.36 ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED JULY 8, 1977 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 77-735923 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. PARCEL 2: AN UNDIVIDED .0120 INTEREST IN AND TO LOT 1 OF SAID TRACT NO. 33180. EXCEPT THEREFROM THOSE PORTIONS SHOWN AND DEFINED AS UNITS 1 TO 99 INCLUSIVE IN SAID CONDOMINIUM PLAN. PARCEL 3: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO AND A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE BY THE OWNER(S) OF UNIT 36, FOR VEHICULAR PARKING PURPOSES, 2 VEHICLE PARKING SPACES TO ATIENDANT PARKING ON GARAGE PARKING LEVELS 2 AND/OR 3 AS DESIGNATED IN EXHIBIT “C” ON SAID PLAN. PARCEL 4: THE EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO USE BY OWNER(S), THE BALCONY(IES) AREA(S) ADJACENT TO UNIT 36, AS DESIGNATED IN EXHIBIT “B” OF SAID PLAN. PARCEL 5: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO UNIT 36 FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND SUPPORT OVER, ACROSS AND THROUGH THE COMMON AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE NO. 1353. PARCEL 6: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR SUPPORT OVER, ACROSS AND THROUGH EVERY PORTION OF EVERY UNIT WITHIN THE PROJECT REQUIRED FOR STRUCTURAL SUPPORT OF THE BUILDING WITHIN WHICH SAID UNIT IS LOCATED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED APRIL 23, 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. 1100 ALTA LOMA RD NO. 805, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 900692401 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession,

or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: JUNE 14, 2012, AT 9:00 A.M. **DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES-NORWALK VINEYARD BALLROOM, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE NORWALK, CA 90650 At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $632,379.78. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 480-5690 or (800) 843-0260 ext 5690 or visit this Internet Web site: h t t p : / / w w w. t a c f o r e c l o sures.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case H535052 H. 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 verity postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return

of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Date: May 18, 2012 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary KIMBERLY THORNE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868-0000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available , the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or (800) 843-0260 ext 5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com.

TAC# 956641 PUB: 05/25/12, 06/01/12, 06/08/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1327981-11 APN: 4340-013-030 TRA: 001349 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7628 REF: Carlberg, Carl IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 27, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 14, 2012, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 05, 2006, as Inst. No. 06 2220162 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Carl E Carlberg, Single, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9051 and 9053 Harland Ave West Hollywood CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and

BEVERLY HILLS expenses of the Trustee and 410350 05/25/12, of the trusts created by said 06/01/12, 06/08/12) –––––– Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the note(s) secured by said STATEMENT 2012081333 The followis/are doing business as: MATRIX Deed of Trust. The total ing RELOCATIONS 12653 Osborne St. amount of the unpaid bal- Hanger #652, Pacoima, CA 91331; ance of the obligation Kicks Martial Arts, LLC 11632 Blix secured by the property to St., North Hollywood, CA 91602; Tony be sold and reasonable esti- H. Moradian 13636 Ventura Blvd. mated costs, expenses and #456, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423; The advances at the time of the business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has initial publication of the begun to transact business under the Notice of Sale is: name(s) listed herein May 01, 2012: $697,048.57. If the Trustee Tony H. Moradian: Statement is filed is unable to convey title for with the County of Los Angeles: May any reason, the successful 02, 2012; Published: May 11, 18, 25, bidder's sole and exclusive June 01, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2012081368 The followTrustee, and the successful STATEMENT ing is/are doing business as: 1) ELY & bidder shall have no further CO. 2) ELI & CO. 3) ELY & CO. FINE recourse. The beneficiary JEWELS 4) ELY & CO. FANCY DIAunder said Deed of Trust MONDS 5) ELY & CO. FANCY JEWheretofore executed and ELS 6) ELI & CO. FINE JEWELS 7) delivered to the under- NOOR FINE JEWELS 8) NOOR signed a written declaration FANCY JEWELS 9) NOOR EXTRAJEWELS 10) ELYNOOR of Default and Demand for ORDINARY & CO. 11) ELINOOR & CO. 9454 Sale, and a written Notice of Wilshire Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA Default and Election to Sell. 90212; Ely & Co. Fancy Diamonds The undersigned caused Inc. 9454 Wilshire Blvd. #202, Beverly said Notice of Default and Hills, CA 90212; The business is conElection to Sell to be record- ducted by: A CORPORATION, regised in the county where the trant(s) has begun to transact busireal property is located. ness under the name(s) listed herein January 2005: Eli Noor, CEO: NOTICE TO POTENTIAL Statement is filed with the County of BIDDERS: If you are consid- Los Angeles: May 02, 2012; Published: ering bidding on this prop- May 11, 18, 25, June 01, 2012 LACC erty lien, you should under- N/C –––––– stand that there are risks involved in bidding at a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME trustee auction. You will be STATEMENT 2012081353 The followis/are doing business as: THE bidding on a lien, not on the ing COVENANT GOLD FUND 14044 property itself. Placing the Panay Way #195, Marina Del Rey, CA highest bid at a trustee auc- 90292; Zahav, LLC 14044 Panay Way tion does not automatically #195, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; The entitle you to free and clear business is conducted by: A LIMITED ownership of the property. LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) You should also be aware has NOT begun to transact business the name(s) listed herein: that the lien being auctioned under Amir Ness, Managing Member: off may be a junior lien. If Statement is filed with the County of you are the highest bidder Los Angeles: May 02, 2012; Published: at the auction, you are or May 11, 18, 25, June 01, 2012 LACC may be responsible for pay- N/C –––––– ing off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012081328 The followbefore you can receive clear is/are doing business as: THOMAS title to the property. You are ing AND KAREN MOFFETT FAMILY encouraged to investigate TRUST APARTMENTS 103 N. the existence, priority, and Hayworth Ave., Los Angeles, CA size of outstanding liens 92315; Thomas and Karen Moffett that may exist on this prop- Family Trust 661 Cienega Rd., Big erty by contacting the coun- Bear Lake, CA 92315; The business is ty recorder's office or a title conducted by: A TRUST, registrant(s) NOT begun to transact business insurance company, either has the name(s) listed herein: of which may charge you a under Thomas Gene Moffett, Trustee: fee for this information. If Statement is filed with the County of you consult either of these Los Angeles: May 02, 2012; Published: resources, you should be May 11, 18, 25, June 01, 2012 LACC aware that the same lender N/C –––––– may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2012081341 The followon the property. NOTICE TO STATEMENT ing is/are doing business as: JAYPROPERTY OWNER: The BIRD RECORDS 140 S. Reeves Dr. sale date shown on this #C, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Jerry notice of sale may be post- Mack Millsaps 41161 Preston Trail, poned one or more times by Palm Desert, CA 92211; The business the mortgagee, beneficiary, is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, regtrustee, or a court, pursuant istrant(s) has NOT begun to transact under the name(s) listed to section 2924g of the business Jerry Mack Millsaps: California Civil Code. The herein: Statement is filed with the County of law requires that informa- Los Angeles: May 02, 2012; Published: tion about trustee sale post- May 11, 18, 25, June 01, 2012 LACC ponements be made avail- N/C –––––– able to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME not present at the sale. If STATEMENT 2012081345 The followis/are doing business as: VI JOURyou wish to learn whether ing NEY 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #259, Beverly your sale date has been Hills, CA 90211; Catana M. Simmons postponed, and, if applica- 1336 W. 61st St., Los Angeles, CA ble, the rescheduled time 90044; Cindy M. Irvin-Byrd 7700 and date for the sale of this Topanga Blvd. #7B, Conoga Park, CA property, you may call 91304; The business is conducted by: (619)590-1221 or visit the A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, regishas NOT begun to transact internet website www.rpp- trant(s) under the name(s) listed sales.com, using the file business herein: Catana Simmons: number assigned to this Statement is filed with the County of case 1327981-11. Los Angeles: May 02, 2012; Published: Information about post- May 11, 18, 25, June 01, 2012 LACC ponements that are very N/C –––––– short in duration or that occur close in time to the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2012081356 The followscheduled sale may not STATEMENT ing is/are doing business as: O-TEC immediately be reflected in DENTAL LABORATORY 2851 W. the telephone information 120th St. #E-217, Hawthorne, CA or on the Internet Web Site. 90250; Trident Dental Laboratories The best way to verify post- of Colorado, Inc. 12000 Aviation Blvd., ponement information is to Hawthorne, CA 90250; The business is attend the scheduled sale. conducted by: A CORPORATION, reghas begun to transact busiFor sales informa- istrant(s) under the name(s) listed herein tion:(619)590-1221. Cal- ness April 23, 2012: Laurence K. Western Reconveyance Fishman, Owner: Statement is filed Corporation, 525 East Main with the County of Los Angeles: May Street, P.O. Box 22004, El 02, 2012; Published: May 11, 18, 25, Cajon, CA 92022-9004 June 01, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– Dated: May 23, 2012. (R-

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

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

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POOL, • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • WEST L.A. dishwasher, elevator, incld. washer/dryer, Fireplace, balcony, 808 4th St. 1342 Centinela Ave. on-site laundry wet bar, central air, walkwet bar, dishwasher, * * * * - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath and parking. * * in closet, 2-prkg. No pets.

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With Pool, balcony, • • • • • Character & Charm !

Spacious & Bright.

310/312-9871 • • • • • • central air, fireplace, 2 Bd.+1 Ba. Alcove fireplace, fridge, A/C, balcony, stove, elevator, • • laundry facility, gated W I L S H I R E Single dishwasher, stove, intercom entry, prkg.

C O R R I D O R • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • parking, intercom • • • 310/476-2181 • wet bar, intercom entry, 10530-10540 • • • • entry and more. on-sight laundry, prkg.

Wilshire Bl. Close to shopping.

A/C, pool, intercom • 310/552-8064 • • 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 310/477-0072 f entry, laundry facility, Rooftop jacuzzi with ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ S A N T A M O N I C A ~ WESTWOOD ~ elevator, parking. panoramic city views. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • CONDO • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 1222 Close to U.C.L.A. 10992 Ashton Ave. ∞Luxury Princeton St. • Living • WESTWOOD • 310/478-8616 • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • 2 Bedroom with valet, 10933 Rochester Ave. • Single • • 1 Bath lush garden 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Balcony, intercom surrounding pool, L O W M O V E - I N ! Jr. Executive DISHWASHER, POOL, entry, elevator, ongym, elevator, etc.

CONTROLLED ACCESS , Spacious, balcony, sight laundry, prkg.

Dishwasher, “ T h e M i s s i o n ” a/c, fireplace, pool, central air, balcony. ON-SIGHT LAUNDRY Close to UCLA & AND PARKING .

• W e s t w o o d • controlled access, Call: 310/470-4474 Westwood Village . laundry fac., parking.

310/980-3384 922 S. Barrington Av.

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Controlled access, 1422-1428 Kelton Av. parking, laundry facility.

Spacious • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. •

• 310/826-4889 •

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BEVERLY HILLS Adj. 1380 Midvale Ave. Near Cedars-Sinai • • • • • Newly Furnished • • • • 1• Bd.+2 Ba.

11305 Graham Pl.

WEST L.A. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. 1433 Armacost Ave. • Jr. Executive • • • • • • • 1 Bdrm.

Border of • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath Bath By appointment only.

BRENTWOOD B E V E R L Y H I L L S Rooftop pool, BRIGHT+&1SPACIOUS .

321 S. Sherbourne Dr. 323/244-9470 11640 Kiowa Ave. deck, gym, central air,

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• 310/246-3889 • 5 Bd. + 5 1/ 2 Ba. Newly Updated • • Spacious • • elevator, intercom entry, w/ Pool • $11,900/Mo. • BRENTWOOD • • Jr. Executive • on-sight laundry, parking.

B E V E R L Y H I L L S 120 Granville Ave. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •Controlled access,• • Free WiFi Access • • • • • • • • • air conditioning, stove, 3 Bd.+2 Ba.+Den ~ 310/476-3824 ~ * * Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, laundry * * * * * * $5,700/Mo. BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath a/c, heated pool, facility, parking.

For More Details, elevator controlled Large, Sunny & Bright.

• 310/247-8689 • L O S A N G E L E S Call Noushin: access, on-site laundry, Close to Cedars-Sinai, 4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t .

Patio, dishwasher, 310/863-4325 * * * * * * * * Beverly Center & parking.

Close to heated pool, intercom • 1 Bdrm Trendy Robertson Bl. entry, on-sight lndry., prkg. Brentwood Village,

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Controlled access, garage, laundry facility.

Close to Beach.

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L.A.’S FINEST, MOST Close To U.C.L.A. BEVERLY HILLS LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL 310/473-5061 310/394-7132 • • • • • • • • BRENTWOOD • * * * * * * • TOWNHOUSE • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 872 S. Westgate Ave. • • • • • H O L L Y W O O D • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. MID-WILSHIRE 6-Month Lease Avail.

1769-1775 Sycamore Av. • GORGEOUS UNITS 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. * * * * * * 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. Every Central air, large Extra Luxury: • B a c h e l o r balcony, pool, elevator, Hardwood floors, custom cabinets, granite • S i n g l e 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath countertops, stone entry, on-site laundry, wet bar, fireplace, Balcony, controlled Controlled access, pool, health club, spa. intercom entry. dishwasher, laundry facility.

• Close to UCLA • access, parking, 320 N. La Peer Dr. 1350 S. Midvale Ave. parking, Utilities Included. • 310/246-0290 • elevator, on-site laundry.

L.A., 90024 laundry facility, 323/851-3790 CLOSE TO C o n t a c t M g r. : Close to shopping.

• 310/864-0319 • Close to Everything. S H O P S & D I N I N G 310/207-1965 323/352-6255

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1415 Brockton Ave. 1 B drm. + 1 B ath Front unit.

Balcony, stove, fridge, dishwasher, on-sight laundry, parking.

C LOSE T O S HOPS & R ESTAURANTS .

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FREE RENT!

WILSHIRE CORRIDOR

PENTHOUSE ON SUNSET STRIP

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Deluxe Spacious Upper Duplex With large view private balcony, overlooking a Two bedrooms, two baths in newer 2001 built modern, architectural beautiful garden with a building, with panoramic city & ocean view, close to Beverly Hills, soothing fountain, formal W&D inside the unit, controlled access,new hardwood floor. dining room, lots of Dual entrances, 8410 Sunset Blvd & 8455 De Longpre storage, cuboards & built-in closets,central Please call 310-315-9622 or 310-729-2986 air, hardwood floors, for showing. Priced at $4,500/Month fireplace and appliances. Great location, BEVERLY HILLS FABULOUS LOCATION quiet street.

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

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

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING .

310/531-3992

Across from BHHS Spacious 3bd.+2ba.

Upper in Four-plex Completely refurbished, New carpets & hardwood floors, 1,800 sq. ft., amenities include all NEW appliances.

Ready for Move-In! $3,500/MO. 310/474-8341

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Must see to appreciate.

Absolutely Beautiful! $3,350/MO. Call 323/655-5333

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Rooftop Pool+Deck.

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

310/471-2737

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Absolutely Beautiful! $3,350/MO. HANCOCK PARK ADJ Call 323/655-5333 LUXURY 3 BEDROOM BEVERLY HILLS DUPLEX APARTMENT Bay windows, new 233 S. G ALE D R .

3 Bd. + 2 Ba. + Den kitchen, wall-to-wall Entire 2nd flr., dining carpet, owner occupied. & breakfast rooms, new No garage. Retired stove, dishwasher, professional couple blinds, utility rm. w/ washer/dryer. Pets OK. preferred. No Smokers. $3,400/Month $2,800/MO. 310/963-9102 Call 323/829-2933 B.H. SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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Professionally decorated. All new interior.

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

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

New custom built-ins in kitchen, skylight, huge closets, central heat, a/c, 2-parking, ALSO 2 BDRM. • $2,490 laundry facility.Cat OK. 310/271-6811

Cell: 310/994-4122 Exceptional Condition!

323/937-3737 Must see! 439 S. Rexford

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Stainless Steel Appl.

7 Closets. Patio.

Non-Smoking Bldg.

Formal dining, wood floors. completely renovated, brand new kitchen with stove and dishwasher, high ceilings, laundry hook-ups double enrty. Near Beverly Hills Schools. $2,500/MO. Call 310/991-2016

PRIME LOCATION BEVERLY HILLS & BRENTWOOD

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

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

* SPACIOUS *

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

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

1 BED/1 BATH $2,550/MO

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ

Renovated, Real Hardwood Floors Large Balcony, Quiet Location

Spacious 2 Bd.+1 Ba.

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

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

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

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

Excellent Area. $1,850/MO.

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

Call 310/908-1919

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

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

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

310/966-1014

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Robertson/Burton Way Charming 6-Unit Bldg.

TERRIFIC BRIGHT UPPER $1,100/Month $1,450/MO. ELEVATOR, stall shower + tub, ceiling fan, balcony, controlled access. Quiet, no pets.

OPEN HOUSE Weekends 12pm-4pm Call 323/252-5600 or 424/249-3012

760/321-4999

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Call 310/713-1664

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$1,850/Month • 310/273-6124 •

w/ Full Kitchen • $1,185 New stove+fridge, carpet, 2 spacious closets, ceiling fan, covered parking, laundry facility. No pets.

Quiet 6-Unit Bldg.

Call: 310/704-4656

MIRACLE MILE Across LACMA

320 S. CLARK DR.

R E E K E D

dining room, hardwood floors, full kitchen, appliances, central air, garage.

No pets. 1 Year Lease.

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $1,250/MO. Lower unit, stove, A/C. Pets OK. Open Daily To View For more information Call 310/278-8999

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath —————–––– Hardwood flrs., tub/stall

A M E N R A

BEVERLY HILLS ~ TRIANGLE ~

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Near Westwood Blvd.

Apartment or Office Kitchenette, full bath parking, pool, spa, gym, 24 hr security. A/C. 1 yr lease. No Pets/smoking. $1,350/MO. 310/441-0033 PP

Lrg. Upper Single

FRONT 1 BEDROOM

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LUXURY UNITS • SINGLES • 1 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS

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with fireplace, hardwood floors, all appliances, on 1017 S. SHERBOURNE street parking. Close to 1 Blk. East of Doheny Very Private & Spacious Cedar & Olympia Hospital.

1 BEDROOM Available July 1st.

2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH Clean, bright, nice $3,200/MO. size apartments. upper unit with breakfast Call 323/333-7317 Swimming pool, and formal dining room. laundry facilty and Yard, laundry & parking. BEVERLY HILLS gated garage.

3 BDRM, 2 BATH $3,500/MO. Call 310/276-9871 UPPER DUPLEX Call 213/804-3761 on Treelined Street.

BEVERLY HILLS 2 parking, no pets.

GORGEOUS TOWNHOUSE B E V E R L Y H I L L S A D J $3,200/MO. 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Call 310/284-8844 Deluxe Spacious + BONUS ROOM Upper Duplex Sundeck, loads of cabinets BEVERLY HILLS & storage. 3 Car parking. With large view private Cedars Sinai Area BH Schools and near balcony, overlooking a Upper Duplex Cedar Sinai. $6,000/MO. beautiful garden with a Huge 3 Bd. + 2 Ba. Call 310/274-6261 soothing fountain, formal New blinds, Central or 310/278-0716 dining room, lots of air, patio, fridge, stove, storage, cuboards & dishwasher, washer/ built-in closets,central Prime Beverly Hills air, hardwood floors, dryer in unit, 2-car garage. No pets.

HUGE 1,700+ Sq Ft fireplace and appliances. $3,000/Month Great location, quiet street.

323/653-4379 Must see to appreciate.

New Wood Floors.

New Granite Kitchen w/

Spacious 2 Bedroom 2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. with 1 full Bathroom X-LARGE LUXURY APT.

all listings are on Upper, hardwood centurycityliving.com floors, a/c, laundry, Valet and Guest covered parking.

Parking. Huge Heated Pool, Security Staff, $2,200/Month 310/247-8547 CARTHAY AREA Doorman & House310/433-1949 1124 S. Hi Point Street man, Switchboard Tennis, Fitness Center ************ Business Center 3 BDRM + DEN + 3 BATH BEVERLY HILLS ADJ NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY Charming 1930’s Building 9583 ALCOTT ST. Call for latest properties

NORTH OF BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. BURTON WAY

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C O N A R A D S H A C A D E D L U N C P E N H T O F O B L M L A O R E M R E S E R E L E V C B A O A R D E R I E L C W H O E U S S H E

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464 PLOT FOR SALE 2 Plots for Sale Side-by-Side in Exclusive Sold Out “Masada ” Section. $5,500 Each Please Call For Info.:

619/888-3440

470 Miscellaneous For Sale BRAND NEW TEMPUR-PEDIC MATTRESS SET With Foundation in Factory Package.

$999 Please Call:

310/984-1774

472 HANDBAGS WANTED

WANTED

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS & DESIGNER BAGS HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE VALLEY VILLAGE/ STUDIO CITY ESTATE SALE Antique Furn., Celebrity Clothes, Jewelry, Architectural Fixtures, Plants, Tons Wood Working Tools.

Fri. 6/1 & Sat. 6/2 9-4.

Sunday 6/3 12-5 Monday 6/4 10-4

12034 RIVERSIDE DR. 91607 (At Laurel Canyon Blvd. and 101 Freeway)

Preview at estatesaleshop.com

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Beverly Center Area Sat+Sun•6/2+6/3•9-3pm High-end designer furniture +accessories: Kreiss sofa/ armoire’s/antique desk/ coffee table/sleek contemporary home office furniture.

453 N. Alfred St. L.A., 90048 http://web.me.com/ opendoorla/Sale

BUY & SELL

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EDEN MEMORIAL

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THE JEWEL BUYERS BEFORE YOU SELL, COMPARE

We Buy

Get Instant Highest Cash Guaranteed

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Transactions Are Secured & Confidential

9454 Wilshire Blvd #320 Beverly Hills 90212

Call 888-713-1239 www.TheJewelBuyers.com

LUXURY JEWELS

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

ARCHITECTURAL

HIGHEST CASH

Gubel & Associates

PRICES PAID •••••••••• Antiques - Old Coins Tiffany Items Paintings - Objets d’Art Estate Jewelry: Gold - DiamondsVintage Watches Lalique - Art Glass Fine Porcelains: Meissen - Sevres Marble Statues Bronze Sculptures Clocks - Silver Furniture: French English - American One Item or Entire Estates Purchased For Cash. Prompt & Considerate Response to All Inquiries.

House Calls O.K. ••••••••••

SERVICES

Architectural Services • Commercial • Residential • Design • CAD • Drafting License: C-26190 323/935-5454

AUTOS WANTED I BUY USED CARS RUNNING or NOT.

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Will Appraise Yo u r C a r For FREE.

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

MICHAEL NEWMAN

OF

BEVERLY HILLS

310/276-0188 818/888-9200

Visit my website at beverlyhillsantiques.com

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

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

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AIR & HEATING 800/924-7254

AIR AL

we buy antiques!

Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

HEATING & COOLING

I BUY

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USED CARS CALL ED 310/413-1138 WANTED 1953-1967 CORVETTE’S

FREE ESTIMATES On New Installation or Replacements

Running or Not.

10% Off Service Calls

Will Pay Cash!

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Private Party.

Lic. #676773

CABINETRY AFFORDABLE CUSTOM CABINETS Paintings Arte Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

Meissen KPM Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze

Sculpture Glass Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum

TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO! WE

CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!

Edan Sassoon

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

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MANUFACTURER DIRECT

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

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

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CARPET CLEANING

HOME IMPROVEMENT

We use Green-Biodegradable Products

JACOB CONSTRUCTION

Specializing High Rise Apartments

KITCHEN & BATH SPECIALIST

Fast Same-Day Service If you call before noon.

Call 310-648-0040 Homes • Apts • Offices CARL’S CARPET / UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL NEW ADDITION • MASONRY RETAINING WALLS • DRIVEWAYS ROOFING • PAINTING

CONTRACTOR

GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS FREE Estimates

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

CONTRACTOR

HANDY

PEOPLE

FOR YOUR HOME AND BUILDINGS

Maintenance, Repair and Remodel Call 818/262-9225 Complete construction services in one place!

LIC# 464173

# B650400

No job too

SMALL

HANDY

LANDSCAPE

PEOPLE

SERVICES

H & L HANDYMAN and MAINTENANCE Painting • Plumbing Tiling • Electric • Drywall Remodel & Demolition • Hauling, Remove and Replace Carpet.

Residential & Commercial Cleaning. Shampoo Carpet.

Property Management.

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CLEANING

for Fire Regulation Any type of landscaping LARGE or small

Avila Landscaping

ELECTRIC

Bonded & Insured

Lic#816640

YOUR AD HERE CALL 310.278.1322

MARBLE RESTORATION

LICENSED HANDYMAN State Lic. #914589

FREE ESTIMATES 35 Years Experience

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

Needs.

CALL DAN @ 323/855-8400

PHOTO SERVICES

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

MOVING

GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~

PAINTING AARON’S PAINTING • Interior • Exterior • Residential • General Contractor

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FREE ESTIMATES 818/439-1888 Lic. #383510

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30 Years in Business • 3rdrd Generation Roofer

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

SECURITY SERVICES

323/658-7847 323/864-2490

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

FREE ESTIMATE

www.guardandsecurity.com

Call For Free Estimate:

NO JOB TOO SMALL. LIC. # 641602 BONDED + INSURED 20 Years Experience

REAL ESTATE AGENTS/SELLERS, PREP YOUR PROPERTY.

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

PAINTING LA & ASSOCIATES INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Residential/Commercial

• Member of BBB •

• CARPENTER

WOOD REFINISHING

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• Marble Polishing • Sealing • Floor Restoration • Grout Cleaning 818/348-3266 • 818/801-9503 • Cell: 818/422-9493 •

ROOFING • ROOFER

310-383-6970

Call Rony:

• 310/245-1717 •

Bonded/Insured/Lic#661872

HILLSIDE ENTERPRISE === MOVING ===

• HANDYMAN •

• Remodeling • Carpentry Electrical • Plumbing • Ceramic Tile • Plumbing • Painting Int./Ext. • • Drywall • Painting Framing • Tile • Concrete • Plaster • Wallpaper • Call Dave • Drywall • Glasswork Carpentry • Welding Cell: 213/300-0223 Additions • Remodeling 323/651-1832 + F ULL S ERVICE No Job Too BIG BUILDING MAINTENANCE or Too small!

FREE Estimates.

310/365-0277

MOVING

or BIG . • Home Repairs

From A to Z.

WATER PROOFING

LICENSED • INSURED • BONDED

or 661/886-9440

LICENSED HANDYMAN

GOT-A-LEAK?

For FREE Consultation please call 323.874.0764

HUGO: 310/204-6107

= WINGS = INDUSTRIES

Interior/Exterior

Call Young anytime “I Do My Own Work”

CONTRACTOR

CONSTRUCTION

YALE PAINTING

Fix Leaky Decks, House • Commercial Apt. • Industrial • Hi-Rise Windows+Basements.

We offer coatings, Since 1982 I Have Great Preparation caulking, pressure wash & painting.

Lic. # 689667 • Bonded / Insured • Free Estimates • 323/733-4898

“Steam Clean Carpet, Stay Clean Longer”

• AC •

PAINTING ROOFING

Quality Custom Painting References Available.

HOUSE PAINTING & WOOD REFINISHING All Wood Stripping Like New! Over 20 Years Experience Wood Frames, Doors, Paneling, Cabinets, Etc..

Call Carlos at 818/822-4311

BEVERLY HILLS

June 1, 2012 | Page 31 Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr *******

Rabbi Jacob Pressman

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

MUD SLINGERS, WASH YOUR HANDS

******* Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965 - 2004)

From the Publisher CLIF SMITH IT’S NOW US AGAINST THEM If you read the Los Angeles Times–and fewer and fewer do–you would see in its news pages article after article about the poor designs, bad safety record, and endless delays that characterize the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, “Metro.” Its new Expo Line, that took almost as long as the Panama Canal to build, exposes people to unnecessary dangers and has poorly designed tracks – if you believe the Times.

The one place it seems the Times believes Metro has a perfect record is about building a subway tunnel under Beverly Hills High School.

For years, almost everyone in Beverly Hills subscribed to the Times. Then, about a decade ago, the Times turned reflexively anti-Israel and lost thousands of subscribers here. Then, a couple of years ago the Times blasted the Beverly Hills Unified School District for refusing to take in thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District students on flimsy excuse transfer permits. The Times lost even more subscribers here. Now, its market share is approaching a measly 30 percent–down from nearly 90 percent at its peak.

The Times’ coverage of the tunnel under Beverly Hills High School is a perfect example of a daily newspaper losing touch with both its readers and reality.

This week, it editorialized that Beverly Hills should just quit complaining and let the tunnel come under our only high school. That editorial could have been written by the Metro press office.

The Times wrote that “dangers”on Santa Monica Boulevard from a supposed earthquake fault rendered that site “unsafe.” Nowhere in its reporting or editorial was there one serious mention of risks from this supposed earthquake to sites only a few hundred or couple of thousand feet away. Since when does the impact of a major earthquake stop at the crosswalk? Nowhere in any of its articles was there one serious mention of methane gas risk. The Times’ editorial is sloppy and snarky beyond belief. It fails even to attempt to judge the facts (gee, what else is new over there?).

There is an answer to this: look at the name of the newspaper. It is the “Los Angeles” Times, not “Southern California” or “Beverly Hills” Times. Except for selling advertising to Beverly Election Recommendations (Limited) Proposition 28: No. Leave terms limits alone.

Proposition 29: No. We hate cigarette smoke and worry about cancer like anyone else, but this is just another tax with most of the money going to a new bureaucracy.

U.S. Senate: Democrat– Sen. Dianne Feinstein; Republican – Nachum Shifren Los Angeles County District Attorney: Alan Jackson Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney, Major Crimes Division Los Angeles County Supervisor: Second District – Mark Ridley-Thomas Third District - Don Knabe Fifth District – Mike Antonovich Superior Court: Office 10 – Judge Sanjay Kumar Office 78 – We note that four local daily newspapers–the Long Beach Press-Telegram, Pasadena Star-News, Whittier Daily News and San Gabriel Valley Tribune–have endorsed challenger, retired prosecutor Ken Hughey. The Los Angeles Times endorsed his opponent, James Otto.

Hills realtors and merchants, it has zero interest in the health or well-being of Beverly Hills or any of its citizens. While it tells us to “spend the money on the kids,” it condones the squandering of hundreds of millions on its own illiterate schools.

What is their failure rate? What are their academic and graduate results? Those are a scandal.

Where is that story?

Nope. They are so anxious to stick it to us and our few thousand students that they tell us to get out of their way. They deride our science and dismiss our concerns.

If you attended the City’s and school board’s technical presentation to the Metro Board of Directors, you would know for a fact that the science developed by the Beverly Hills USD and the City of Beverly Hills is impeccable. You would also have noted the “science” provided by Metro is shoddy, incomplete and superficial. Beverly Hills employed licensed experts–Metro did not.

We now need to close ranks in this City to defend our schools and our community. This newspaper uncovered the fact that the “fix” was in on the tunnel in August 2009. Despite that conspiracy, we believed at the time and still believe that a forceful City Council could have prevented the current battle. We believe that the City Council majority forfeited any chance of changing the “fix” by its temporizing, delays, obstructions and insults hurled at the school board.

Well, at least now they are in the fight and we welcome them. For those who remember World War II or know history and the disastrous appeasement policies of Neville Chamberlain, please recall that even he finally had to vote for war against Germany. (Of course, he had the decency to resign in favor of Winston Churchill whom he had long derided as “hysterical.”)

The dispute now moves to the Superior Court.

Thanks to the foresight and diligence of our school board, we are prepared for this fight. The Courier hopes that our community will close ranks and understand that we are not the “penny to be crushed on the tracks” like the Los Angeles Times describes us.

How do you like being a “crushed penny”?

I am embarrassed! I am distressed! I am ashamed of what has happened to the process of electing the leaders who will be occupying the White House come January, 2013. The names, the reputations, the persons of the nominees of their respective political parties have been dragged through the mud of character assassination, accusations of dereliction of duty, and disqualification for leadership of these glorious United States for the past two years 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?

We have already spent hundreds of millions of dollars discrediting any and all would-be candidates, and are currently collecting millions more preparing for the 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 just squander them finding new ways to label candidates as unfit stumblebums.

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.

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Metro is a money-making outfit which will go to extreme lengths to get what it wants. Take a look at its plans for a tunnel under BHHS. It is very clear that their “friends” such as JMB Realty and others have a hand in the money pot known as the Beverly High tunnel. Metro's interests are self interest more than that of our children. What is disturbing is the children in question are ours here in Beverly Hills. I walked around BHHS this week and the students have a concern about the proposed tunnel. I live near the school and know many of the students and their families.

Very few of them have even been able to talk to representatives of Metro. All anyone gets are rushed meetings with little time allowed to voice concerns. I am angry and want answers.

Metro talks big and acts like a friend, but its real friends are those who have real estate value along the tunnel path.

My City is not for sale and neither is yours.

George Vreeland Hill ****** I commend you for your intelligent and accurate editorial. You are right on. Hopefully readers will see what you are saying. You are absolutely correct re your comments concerning the public employee unions, primarily their leaders, and what they have wrought on the economy of the states and the nation. Until this corruption on the part of the leaders–union and governmental–is corrected, we

will continue heading over a fiscal cliff. My view: only the reluctant admission–based on fiscal reality, an empty cookie jar/checkbook–by the leaders will bring change. And they will change only because they are forced to, not because they volunteer to change. Throw the rascals out!

Bruce Carradine ****** “Great” article in The Courier last Friday. You should be proud of yourself. Why don't you continue to separate BH from all of Los Angeles by building some sort of fence around it? That way, the people of your little City can only interact with one another.

Why are you trying to divide the classes? Why do you think the BHUSD should spend millions of dollars in legal fees to fight the MTA, and at the same time lay off teachers due to “lack of funds”?

Safety of the students should be of the utmost importance, and I appreciate that is your concern, but please get off your high horse thinking that Beverly Hills is such a great place. The political environment of BH is just as screwed up as the one in L.A., it's just not as known due to the small population. Thanks for making me ashamed of being a resident, and being affiliated with the type of people who think they are better than others based on the money they have in their bank account.

George Steinberg

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