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“Stanford” wins Beverly Hills Basketball League Majors title.

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June 21, 2013

RODEO DRIVE CONCOURS— Pictured left: Tonight Show host Jay Leno with Courier girls (from left): Kelly, Jennifer and Megan at Sunday’s Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance. The Courier girls distributed the official Courier-designed Concours programs up and down Rodeo Drive, along with issues of the latest Beverly Hills Courier. Pictured right: Scott Grundfor and his 1955 Chrysler X Streamline Coupe, named Best in Show. Courier Photos by Matt Lopez and Reggie Sully

2013 Concours d’Elegance Takes Off On Rodeo Drive Construction is moving along nicely on the Annenberg Center. 4

By Matt Lopez On Sunday afternoon, 150 classic cars celebrating some of the best in aerodynamic lined the

world’s most famous shopping street for the 2013 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance. But there was one that stood

above the rest. One that drew large crowd’s throughout the day, marveling at it’s sleek, unique style. It was Scott Grundfor’s

PLAYBOY JAZZ FEST–More than 35,000 turned out last weekend for the 35th annual Playboy Jazz Festival at Hollywood Bowl. Pictured (from left) are Hugh Hefner of Holmby Hills greeting “2013 Playmate of the Year” Rachel Pomplun, and emcee George Lopez.

Wild traffic incident captivates Southeast Beverly Hills. 5

Photo by Peter Iovino

Kosher Rodeo hosts its annual Kobe Burger eating contest. 5

2013 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance Photos! •Health & Wellness •Real Estate •Birthdays

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1955 Chrysler X Streamline Coupe, nicknamed the “Gilda.” Grundfor’s car won Best of (see ‘CONCOURS’ page 9)

Beverly Hills To Spend More In 2013-14 Budget By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills has finally adopted a budget for the 201314 fiscal year, but not everyone is happy about it.

Namely Mayor John Mirisch, the only councilmember who voted against the budget and blasted it as “busi(see ‘BUDGET’ page 9)

Beverly Hills’ Hall, Gibbons, Will City Block Access To Snag Daytime Emmy Awards Rodeo Drive Stores? By Laura Coleman Add driving maze to the list of frustrations certain to confront motorists stalled on Rodeo Drive if the City fails to stop a plan to install three parking meters on the north side of South Santa Monica.

By Laura Coleman Two longtime Beverly Hills residents were in the spotlight at last weekend’s 40th Daytime Creative Arts’ Emmys presentation at the Westin Bonaventure downtown. Leeza Gibbons snagged her first Emmy in the category “Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel Program” for her work on PBS’s My Generation. Legendary game show host and producer Monty Hall was given the “Lifetime Achievement” honor by the Academy of

The proposal, now under consideration by the City’s Traffic & Parking Commission, calls for the removal of the left hand turn lane (heading West on South Santa Monica) into the alley between Rodeo and (see ‘PARKING’ page 12)

GETTING READY—Summer’s here and Autumn’s around the corner, when the Los Angeles social season begins. Among the grand events is the LA Phil Gala at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Sept. 30. Yo-Yo Ma is headlining the evening, that is anticipated to raise $3.5 million.

(see ‘EMMYS’ page 9)

George Christy, Page 6 “I Either Write The Book or Sell The Jewels,” She Told Her Co-Author Peter Evans. “But I’m Kinda Sentimental About The Jewels.” Ava Gardner Was Broke, And Hence, Her Irresistible Memoir Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

Gala Committee chairs Alyce Williamson (in Escada) and Joan Hartley (in Donna Karan) flank LA Phil President Debra Borda (in Jill Sander) during a reception for supporters at the Petit Hermitage in West Hollywood.

D-DAY: School Board To Vote On Measure E Bond Tuesday By Laura Coleman The Board of Education is preparing to take on one of its more difficult battles this Tuesday when it votes on accelerating the payback rate of the $334 million Measure E bond – a decision that will double property taxes

throughout Beverly Hills. Although financial analysts for the district predict the City stands to save roughly $1.5 billion over the long haul if it continues on its path toward school renovation – oppo(see ‘MEASURE E’ page 16)

Photo by Silvia Maunter

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

East West Bank To Open New Beverly Hills Branch By Matt Lopez East West Bank is planning a grand-opening bash to celebrate its newest Beverly Hills location. On Wednesday, June 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m., East

West Bank is hosting a grandopening party to celebrate its new Beverly Hills branch at (see ‘EAST WEST’ page 12)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BEVERLY HILLS DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT At its regular meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2013, the Beverly Hills Planning Commission will review the Draft 2014-2021 Housing Element and consider a recommendation that the City Council direct staff to submit the draft document to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for the State’s review. DATE: ITEM: TIME: LOCATION:

Thursday, June 27, 2013 Draft 2014-2021 Housing Element 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter Room 280-A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The Draft Housing Element would update the City’s housing programs, and would replace the existing 2008-2014 Housing Element in the City’s General Plan. Programs proposed in the new Element would focus on: • Maintaining and enhancing the quality and character of existing housing and neighborhoods; • Providing for a variety of housing types and adequate affordable housing to meet the diverse needs of the community; and, • Promoting equal housing opportunities for all residents. At the public meeting, the Planning Commission will hear and consider all comments on the Draft Housing Element. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted, and should be addressed to the Planning Division, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Comments must be received prior to the hearing date to be considered. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Assistant Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department at 310.285.1122. A copy of the draft Element is on file in the Community Development Department located at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210, at the City’s public library, and on the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org/housing. JONATHAN LAIT, City Planner

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING SECTION 10-3-3107 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ROOFTOP USES. The proposed ordinance would allow for unenclosed architectural features to be constructed up to 15 feet above the adjacent roof deck without requiring a setback from the edge of the building, subject to review by the Planning Commission. Current code allows architectural features to be constructed up to 15 feet above the adjacent roof deck, but they must be set back from the edge of the building by an amount equal to the height of the architectural feature. The ordinance would also clarify the types of rooftop structures/uses that can be permitted in conjunction with a rooftop lunchroom. Current code allows the construction of rooftop lunchrooms, if approved by the Planning Commission, but does not specify the types of ancillary uses that may be included in rooftop lunchroom structures. This ordinance 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 City has determined that the ordinance will not have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ryan Gohlich, Senior Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department at 310.285.1194, or by email at rgohlich@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the Project plans and associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S BASKETBALL CHAMPS— “Stanford” celebrated their Beverly Hills Basketball League 2013 Major Division Championship last week. Pictured (From left), four members of the team: Amitai Cohen, Noah Nazarian, Ethan and Aaron Harouni.

Beverly Hills High Track Coach Jeff Fisher Dismissed Updated from www.bhcourier.com

By Matt Lopez One of the top emerging track and field programs in the state was shaken up Wednesday evening by the abrupt dismissal of Beverly Hills High track coach Jeff Fisher.

BHUSD Superintendent Gary Woods confirmed to The Courier Thursday that Fisher had been relieved of his duties. Woods said because it’s a personnel matter, he could not (see ‘FISHER’ page 18)

SWEARING IN— New Recreation & Parks Commissioner Frances Bilak was sworn into her seat on the commission by City Clerk Byron Pope at the commission’s meeting on Tuesday, June 11.

Beverly Hills Planning Commission OK’s Unique Sports Enclosure For Coldwater Canyon Home By Matt Lopez It's a basketball lovers dream. One Beverly Hills couple looking to build a veritable basketball mecca on their property were given a go-

ahead by the Planning Commission at its meeting last Thursday. The commission approved an R-1 Hillside Permit for 1111-1115 Coldwater Canyon Dr. for construction of a new

game court fence and lights, accessory structure decks, balconies and a unique elevated platform with an elevated walkway. The elevated walkway was (see ‘GAME COURT’ page 18)

THANK YOU—On Tuesday, the Beverly Hills City Council recognized outgoing Charitable Solicitations Commissioners. From left, Councilmember Nancy Krasne, Councilmember Julian Gold, M.D., Jan Block, Judy Henning and Mayor John Mirisch.

BHEF Raises $1.2 Million For Schools With City Match Grant By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills Unified School District has a cool $1.2 million as of yesterday, thanks to the combined efforts of the Beverly Hills Education Foundation and the City’s one-time $600,000 match grant, which City Manager Jeff Kolin confirmed to The Courier was wired yesterday. “This is the official acceptance of the money,” Superin-

Congratulations Seniors: Beverly Hills High School Class Of 2013 Graduates By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills High School celebrated its 85th graduation ceremony last week, with some 525 seniors now set to embark on the exciting next stage of life after BHHS. “Obstacles are those things you encounter when you take your eyes off the

goal,” BHHS Principal Carter Paysinger reminded the graduates last Friday before the Board of Education awarded the diplomas. Around 281 BHHS graduates have already settled on which colleges they will at(see ‘BHHS GRAD’ page 18)

BHHS Seniors Anton Saleh and Jason Friedman

ANNENBERG SHINES—More than 24,000 square feet of Swisspearl panels are currently being installed on the exterior of the newly constructed Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Each panel is designed to resemble the flap of an envelope, a nod to the millions of letters that regularly flowed in and out of the former historic post office. Fabricated entirely in Switzerland, the elegant copper colored panels are fashioned of a unique, 100% environmentally friendly cement composite, insuring exceptionally long-lasting wear and are considered the world-wide leader in innovative architectural exteriors. Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, slated to open in October, will present the finest in theater, music, dance and professional theater for young audiences.

Conference Spotlights U.S.China Economic Relations By Winston Chua U.S. and Chinese business and economic experts met at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles Monday morning to discuss the dynamic evolution of U.S.-China economic rela(see ‘US CHINA’ page 18)

TINY TINA—Tina is a female, long hair Teacup-Chihuahua. She is 2 years old and weighs a slight five pounds. After being rescued by the ladies of “D Cups Saving Teacups”, she is available for adoption through the humane pet store ShelterHopePetShop.org. Those interested in giving this tiny girl a loving home can call 818-453-5798.

High School Edges Closer To New Assistant Principal Hire By Laura Coleman The Board of Education is expected to vote on Tuesday to approve a new Assistant Principal for Beverly Hills High School, Superintendent Gary Woods confirmed to The Courier. “We have a very strong candidate,” he said. “The key things we’re looking for are vision, drive, effective communication, the positive relationships a person can build, their ability to motivate…and how BHHS SENIOR AWARDS— Elburt Kim poses with his mother after winning the prestigious Jon Cherney Scholarship at last week’s Beverly Hills High School senior awards night.

Courier Photo by Anton Saleh Victor Fung and Dominic Ng

tendent Gary Woods said. “On [the June 25 Board meeting] we’ll discuss [the $1.2 million] with the board as it relates to staffing, programs….and elimination of deficit spending.” BHEF President Annette Saleh said the foundation gave the BHUSD its final installment of the $600,000 in unrestricted donations to qualify for the City’s matching grant on June 7.

their unique components fit into, add to and augment the current team and its skill set.” The recommendation follows an extensive screening process of over 100 applicants, panel interviews of eight candidates and a thorough vetting process and second interview with the final candidate. The incoming BHHS assistant principal will replace Kelly Tabis, who will be leaving the BHUSD in June, Woods said.

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Stone, Okum Set To Take Over BHEF Leadership Roles By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills Education Foundation is expected to vote on a new cast of leaders at its upcoming board meeting on

July 2, outgoing BHEF President Annette Saleh confirmed to The Courier. The preliminary leadership (see ‘BHEF’ page 16)

KOSHER RODEO—On Sunday, Western Kosher hosted its 2nd annual Kosher Rodeo with more than 1,000 Angelenos on hand. Assemblymember Richard Bloom and representatives from the LAPD helped judge the Kosher Kobe Burger Eating Contest. Children were treated to a petting zoo, bull riding, and free rides for a day of entertainment with their families. Given the recent Los Angeles Kosher food controversy, the day served as a big win for LA’s Kosher eating community. Pictured above: participants devour burgers in the Kobe Burger Eating Contest.

Brazilian Protesters Invade Beverly Hills TRAFFIC INCIDENT—A brouhaha broke out Friday outside The Courier’s offices in Beverly Hills. A white BMW sped down Clark Drive with a man holding tightly onto the hood. Eyewitnesses said the woman hit his car, and he lept onto her hood when she tried to drive away. No charges were filed. Courier Photo By Matt Lopez

Pet CPR Training Comes To Beverly Hills This Weekend By Matt Lopez Do you know what to do if your pet is choking, or experiencing a similar life-threatening emergency? There isn’t always time for a trip to the vet and because of

that, Beverly Hills CPR is looking to educate the community about pet CPR with an upcoming class on Saturday, June 22. The class, hosted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beverly Hills (see ‘CPR’ page 16)

PROTEST—Hundreds of Brazilians hit the corner of Wilshire and La Cienega Blvd. to protest. Courier Photo By Anton Saleh

Gov. Brown’s Preliminary Budget Offers Ray Of Hope For Beverly Hills Unified School District By Laura Coleman Sacramento’s latest funding formula is expected to yield $800,000 a year for the next four years for the Beverly Hills Unified School District as a result of the passage of Proposition 30 last November, Superintendent Gary Woods confirmed to The Courier.

“We’re still combing through the fine print,” he said. “The only positive thing I can say now is that it looks like we’re being held harmless for anything deeper.” Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to finalize the $96.3 billion state budget on July 1. However, Woods cautioned that fur-

ther amendments could trickle down and subsequently shift the approximate forthcoming funds. Board of Education Member Brian Goldberg said the “good news” is an opportunity for the district to think strategically on how to best use the funds.

The Courier's Evelyn Aviado-Portugal – Spearheads ‘First’ Essay Contest In Her Community By Dr. Ludy A. Ongkeko Under the aegis of the 35year old Filipino American Press Club of Los Angeles, Inc., an essay writing on-the-spot

competition was held with 11th grader participants of Filipino-American ancestry from various public and private high schools in metropolitan L.A.

The contest was called a “first” in the area when invitational letters were sent out to various school districts to se(see ‘CONTEST’ page 16)

(see ‘BRAZIL’ page 16)

OKUM FAMILY—Three generations of Beverly Hills High School graduates from the Okum family were on hand at last Friday’s BHHS commencement ceremony. Pictured (from left): Susan Roth Katsoulis (class of 1976, Todd Okum (class of ‘82) and Sara Okum (class of ‘13.)

Beverly Hills Theatre Guild Names Julie Harris Award Winners By John L. Seitz The Beverly Hills Theatre Guild has announced the winners of its 2013 Julie Harris Awards emanating from its annual playwright award competition which began in 1977. First prize winner is Steven Peterson, of Chicago, who will

JOURNALISM ACHIEVEMENT—The Filipino American Press Club of Los Angeles Est. 1978, Inc., (FAPCLA) hosted a student writing competition last month with Jose Rizal Hall, Philippine Consulate General, featuring 11th Grade finalists of Filipino American Ancestry. Back row (from left): Dante D. Ochoa, board of directors' secretary; Rose Ibanez, donor; Ambassador Edgardo B. Espiritu; Evelyn Aviado-Portugal, board of directors' vice-chair and project chair, essay competition; Cecile C. Ochoa, first woman president, FAPCLA and board member; Odette Ricasa, board member; Naomi Palma-Armada, board member and donor, 'surprise' presents to winners; Myrna Aquitana, board chair; Lydia V. Solis, treasurer, board member; Muni Zano, well-known dramatist and author, vice-president and master-of-ceremonies. Front row (From left): Rogelio de Guzman, Angelina Macam Alejar, Tamara Avila, Consul General Maria Hellen Barber de la Vega, Dr. Ludy A. Ongkeko, president, FAPCLA, Paolo Parina (first place winner), Nicolas Cordero and Alan Ariel

By Anton Saleh What started out as a change in bus fares has blown up into a Brazilian rebellion. On Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of Brazilians lined up at the corner of Wilshire and La Cienega Blvd. outside the Flynt Building where the Brazilian Consulate is located. It was one of 55 rallies set up in major cities all across the country. Mariana Goulant, one of the protest organizers, said the reason for the protest was originally due to the 20 cent increase in bus fares, which for many Brazilian workers pays for food and clean

receive the “Maxwell & Janet Salter” award for his dark comedy Affluence, about a couple’s greed and murder during the “great recession.“ The winner of several other competitions, he is resident playwright alumnus of the Chicago Dramatists. (see ‘THEATRE GUILD’ page 16)

West Hollywood DUI Checkpoint Tonight - Don’t Drink And Drive There’s never a good time to drink and drive, and West Hollywood police are planning to be extra-vigilant this weekend to ensure this isn’t the case in the Beverly Hills-adjacent city. Tonight, the L.A. Sheriff’s Department Traffic Services Detail will conduct a Driving

Under the Influence (DUI)/Driver's License Checkpoint. The checkpoint will be conducted in the city of West Hollywood, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m The LASD said it hopes the checkpoints will help educate the public about the dangers of driving while intoxicated.

GEORGE CHRISTY

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doesn’t shy away from the truth in The Secret Conversations, all the while maintaing her wicked sense of humor discussing her career, marriages and up-and-down love life.

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n her first day on the MGM lot, Ava met Mickey Rooney, the hottest star at the studio. She was 19, he was 21. After a one-year courtship, Ava wed “Mick,” who was 5 foot 2, and the star of the innocent Andy Hardy series. “I wanted to bed you the moment I saw you,” he told Ava, then cheated on her, a virgin, in their marital bed during their wedding week.

Born poor in rural North Carolina, Ava Gardner was given a Hollywood tryout, thanks to a stunning photo of her in a shop window. She went on to become one of Hollywood’s great stars, and tells all in her candid memoir co-written with Peter Evans.

oddess of the Golden Mecca. Ava. Cheekbones, the greatest calcium deposits since the White Cliffs of Dover. A North Carolina beauty born 1922 on Christmas Eve who took Hollywood by storm during the Golden Age of Cinema.

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& Schuster’s now published Ava Gardner, The Secret Conversations, coauthored by Peter Evans and Ava, who became dicey about her candid autobiography, wondering if it might be too salacious to appear during her lifetime. Asked that it be released after she was “playing in the clouds.”

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either write the book or sell the jewels,” she told Peter shortly before her death in 1989, when money mattered. “But I’m kinda sentimental about the jewels.” Peter’s written bestsellers about Jackie O, Aristotle Onassis, Peter Sellers, and The Love Triangle That Brought Down the Kennedys.

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aw-dropping anecdotes about film legends and the studio system in its heyday make an irresistible read for Hollywood history buffs … Gardner is funny and frank,” notes Publishers Weekly. Hollywood chronicler Patricia

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Bosworth describes The S e c r e t Conversations as a “delirious gulp … I couldn’t put it down.”

fter Mickey came Howard Hughes. “As a lover, I only had Mickey to judge him by, but he was a pleasant surprise, didn’t have Mick’s vivacity and cheerfulness between the sheets. But Howard’s timing was nearly always perfect. H e taught me that making love didn’t always have to be rushed. ‘Slow

reen-eyed Ava was 17 or 18, “with one pair of shoes, cardboard suitcase, leaving everybody in her life to enter the M G M University,” publicist G r e g Morrison wrote Peter when asked a b o u t “laundered reminiscences” Lori and Michael Milkin he’d like to share for the b o o k . “ M G M taught her how to walk, talk, sit, sleep, shave her l e g s , s h a k e hands, k i s s , smile, eat, pray. Her butt is Jane and Tim Allen

down, slow down, kid. We’ll get there.’ We had a good time in the feathers … although I never loved him the way I would love Artie Shaw and Frank Sinatra. We fought all the time, but I fought with all my men. It was my way of life, my way of loving.” Adds that she nearly killed Hughes with a marble ashtray (“blood all over the place”), and MGM hushed it up.

econd husband Artie Shaw, the musician and bandleader, proved to be “a dominating son of a bitch, always putting me down.” Adds that the best he did for her was pick up the check for two years of psychiatry.

s for third husband Frank Sinatra: “We were fighting all the time. Fighting and boozing. It was madness. But he was good in the feathers.” One drunken night in Palm Springs they drove through the desert town and shot streetlights and store windows with the two .38s Frank hid in his glove compartment. Ava underwent two abortions during their marriage.

hile living with Sinatra (1941-1986), she fell for Robert Mitchum. “Crazy about him,” she confesses, but after Mitchum discovered she was with Sinatra, he backed off, not wanting to risk being dead.

Guests were impressed with the music making of the young students

Tim Leiweke with wife Bernadette

picy remembrances abound, including lovers George C. Scott, the Spanish bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguin, Frank Sinatra’s “equipment.” Her life ended from pnuemonia in 1990 at age 67 at her London residence in Ennismore Gardens. She smoked 3 packs of cigarettes daily.

hen the American Film Institute honored director John Huston with its eleventh Lifetime Achievement Award at The Beverly Hilton in 1983, Ava flew in for the tribute. John directed her in 1964 as the blowzy hotel owner Maxine Faulk in Tennessee Williams’ The Night Of The Iguana. They filmed on the coast of Mexico with Richard Burton playing a defrocked Episcopal priest. Critics lauded Ava’s performance.

ohn came by our table after the AFI honors and the many wonderful recollections about his life from the celebrated guests. We congratulated John, who we’d written about a number of times and who became one of our favorite noholds-barred interviewees, along with Peggy Lee and Truman Capote. We mentioned how glamorous Ava was, how exciting that she flew here to honor him. He agreed, brought her over and introduced us. Floating in a diaphanous yellow chiffon gown accessorized with gold hoop earrings, her sensual beauty was magical, even dead men would be erotically aroused. “The party isn’t over, is it?” she smiled. “Let’s booze it up at the bar for another whiskey, shall we?” We did. She was woozy. We were woozy. But, oh, what a night! Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy

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great, fine boobs, short but good legs, great shoulders, thin hips, fix the toes, do the hair, clean it but don’t touch the face. Everybody and every camera is drawn to that face. The town is jammed with pretty, but not like that – the eyes, the mouth are from another world. She’s the ‘armpiece du jour … ’” Journalists called her “the world’s most beautiful animal.”

Hosts Burt Sugarman and Mary Hart

Former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, was the guest of honor during the Young Students Concert at the Beverly Hills estate of Burt Sugarman and Mary Hart. Gary and Moira Sinese

San Diego Chargers owner and president Dean Spanos with wife Susie

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SEEKING YOUNG WOMEN INTERESTED IN SERVICE—Beverly Hills Women’s Club junior members, incluuding Victoria Gordon, junior member liason, above, recently visited City middle schools to recruit new members and welcomed 50 girls to the organization. The juniors are a service and social organization that provide friendship for young women from diverse backgrounds. Interested girls entering grades 7-12 may contact bhwcjuniors@gmail.com for more information.

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LEADING THE CLUB—Newly selected Beverly Hills Women’s Club board members (from left) are: Jill Tavelman Collins, current BHWC president; Tanna Larson, office manager; Lori Gordon, VP; Leona Horowitz, Aggie Rees, Tricia Nelson, Tricia Dunn Grey, Betsy Hely, Claudia Deutsch, Dana Lyons and Leslie Shlecter. Photos by Maxine Picard New officers will be announced on July 1.

J. Steven Emerson Honored By The Technion J. Steven Emerson, a pro-Israel activist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology this month in recognition of his devotion and generosity to the university. He received the honor during the Technion International board of governors (BOG) meeting in Haifa. Emerson is a private investor and the founder of the Emerson Investment Group. Emerson is immediate past president and current chairman of the Southern California Chapter of the American Technion So-

c i e t y (ATS). H e was introduced to the ATS by national b o a r d m e m b e r, David Polak of Beverly Hills, in 2000. J. Steven Emerson Steve and Rita Emerson have supported the ATS and Technion projects, becoming Technion Guardians— an honor reserved

for those who have reached the highest level of support. They provided the naming gift for the Emerson Family Life Sciences Building at the Technion, which houses the interdisciplinary Lorry I. Lokey Center for Life Sciences and Engineering, and conceived and funded the Emerson Family Fitness Center. In addition to holding several leadership positions in the Southern California Chapter, the Emersons are members of the ATS National Board of Regents and recently completed a term on the ATS National Board of Directors.

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Show at the 2013 Concours d’Elegance. Perhaps no vehicle at Sunday’s event personified the theme of “The Jet Age” more than Grundfor’s jet-powered vehicle. “All the big tail fins you see at this show, started with ‘Gilda’, so it’s one of a kind,” Grundfor said. “Nobody is more worthy of Best of Show than Scott,” Rodeo Drive Concours Chairman Bruce Meyer said. The Streamline X Coupe was just one of hundreds of extremely unique cars that tens of thousands of visitors got to view Sunday. Another crowd-favorite was Tonight Show host Jay Leno’s 1963 Chrysler Turbine-powered biodiesel car, one of only two in the world. “I don’t think there’s anyone on planet earth who supports the hobby more than Jay,” Meyer said. Leno’s unique Chevy Turbine won the Jet Age Award. “Anybody with the hair the same color as mine remembers those when we were kids, it was sort of the car of the future. Said within all 10 years all cars would be turbines and all that stuff, but it never quite worked out,” Leno said. “But it was a pretty cool idea.”

June 21, 2013 | Page 9 Car restoration legend George Barris’ display was a big hit with car enthusiasts as well. Barris brought an original Batmobile from the 1966 film Batman: The Movie. It was no surprise that Barris’ Batmobile won the “Rockstar Award” for Most Outrageous. “I know Batman will be happy to know about this,” Barris joked. “This is a happy car. We made it a people car.” Rodeo Drive Committee President Jim Jahant told the Beverly Hills City Council on Tuesday that Sunday’s event was one of the most successful in the event’s history. Jahant said the committee estimated that some 30,000 people lined the streets Sunday for the Concours. Mayor John Mirisch kicked off the afternoon awards ceremony by presenting the Mayor’s Award for Most Elegant to Tony Hart for his 1931 Cadillac. “What you’re seeing today is actually incredible. It has become a six-hour curated museum exhibition that is fun, elegant, historical and with this year’s Jet Age theme, very forward-thinking,” Mirisch said. The Jet Age theme was, of course, based around Flexjet’s brand new Learjet 85, which was parked on Rodeo Drive.

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ness as usual.” “We’re increasing head count, benefits, salaries and unfunded liabilities,” Mirisch said. “We had a chance to try to start systemic change and we dropped the ball.” The 2013/14 budget, approved by a 4-1 vote, is $417 million and allocates approximately $183 million in General Fund spending. Last year’s budget was $415 million, with $173.5 million in general fund spending. The City Council did some trimming to get to its final number. $553,000 in requested enhancements was cut from the General Fund budget proposal and $300,000 was cut from the Capital Improvement Project requests Included in the adopted budget is $1.8 million in General Fund budget enhancements, which includes a Crime Analyst for the police department, fund-

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Television Arts and Sciences at the ceremony. Hall, who will celebrate his 92nd birthday on Aug. 25, rose to fame with Let’s Make A Deal and also developed a number of other daytime shows for the major networks.

ing for community assistance grants and additional development plan review services. The changes weren’t enough for the Mayor. “It’s great that our revenues are going up, but that doesn’t mean we have to spend it continually,” Mirisch said. “We have the option to provide better value for our money. This is the same council majority that voted to increase the water rates. It seems to be standard operating procedure – stick it to the residents.” Vice Mayor Lili Bosse, who voted against the last two fiscal year budgets, called the budget a step in the right direction. “I’m pleased the enhancement requests are primarily deferred maintenance issues. I agree with the Mayor there are concerns about staffing and benefits,” Bosse said. “Some of the issues we’re unable to change at this moment, because we have MOUs.” One step the City did take toward curbing some of its un-

funded liabilities was voting to spend $1 million to pay down unfunded OPEB medical liabilities and another $1 million to pay down PERS unfunded liabilities. “That is absolutely a step in the right direction.” Bosse said. Major change could be on the horizon, as the City voted to fund a pair of $50,000 studies, one on effects of 2-hour free parking and another on Beverly Hills public employee salary and benefits compared to that of the private sector. “There are some very good things in the budget, but it missed the big picture, salaries and benefits. True, there are some limitations related to MOUs, but we still have latitude we haven’t taken when it comes to staffing levels,” Mirisch said. “I’m certainly not suggesting reducing services, but doing more with less rather than less with more.”

Noted for his humanitarian activities, he has a star on both the Hollywood and Canadian Walk of Fame, and was one of the first inductees in the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame. Marilyn Hall, his wife of 67 years, is herself a TV producer and former Emmy winner. Meanwhile, Gibbons told The Courier: “I literally wrote

the book on creating happy endings and new beginnings and after waiting over 30 years for this, this moment feels like a little bit of both.” Gibbons’ My Generation celebrates purpose beyond fame through inspiring interviews with notables that have included Madeline Albright, Clint Eastwood and Elton John.

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Beverly, which Rodeo Drive Committee President Jim Jahant tells The Courier is nothing short of a horrible idea. “It’s a problem because if customers can’t turn left there, they’re going to have to turn left on Beverly Drive, right on Brighton way, right on Rodeo, right on Little Santa Monica, and right to get into the alley,” he explained. “Think of all the trucks that use that alley for deliveries…that’s going to force more traffic onto Rodeo Drive which is already backed up with tourist buses.” To add insult to increased traffic woes, Assistant City Manager Mahdi Aluzri told attendees at yesterday’s Government Affairs Committee meet-

ing that three proposed metered space bring garner just $15,000 per space in annual revenue, if parkers don’t use placards that exempt them from feeding the meter. “There’s enough controversy that it will go to the City Council,” Aluzri said. Earlier this month, the Rodeo Drive Committee, which is made up of some 80 retailers, landlords and hotels, sent a letter to City Manager Jeff Kolin emphasizing its “vehement” opposition to removing the left turn lane and underscoring that “tenants and landowners in the area are in total opposition to the measure.” On Mar. 21, the City at its own expense conducted a sixhour study of the legal left turn lane. The study found that on that particularly Thursday, over 117 vehicles used the left-hand turn lane during three 2-hour “peak” blocks of time. Aluzri said he was unable to “ballpark” the cost to conduct the study but would investigate the matter further and respond to The Courier next week. Aluzri said that further studies would be done at the expense of two property owners requesting the installation of the meters. The owners are represented by former Beverly Hills Mayor Steve Webb who declared at yesterday’s meeting that he was not a lobbyist.

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The Great-Gatsby Styled Fans, Exciting Play At Star-Studded Celebrity Cup Polo Match The Beverly Hills Polo Club earned a hard-fought 5-3 victory over the Celebrity Ranch Polo Club in a charity match on behalf of the Celebrity Foundation for Children (www.celebrityfoundation.com) at the Will Rogers State Park Polo Fields on Saturday, June 8. The Courier was media sponsor of the event. Photos for the Courier by Glen Lipton

Michael Farah, organizer and El Patron of the The annual “Celebrity Cup” Polo Match for Charity, kicked off the polo Celebrity Ranch Polo Club. season with a match between the Beverly Hills Polo Club and the Celebrity Ranch Polo Club at Will Rogers State Park Polo Grounds.

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UCLA Doctors Steven Mittelman To Head CHLA’s Screening Test At UCLA Catches Remove Polyps, Diabetes, Obesity Program Newborn’s Hidden Heart Condition Steven Mittelman, MD, ry research Before he was disappropriate theraSave Colon PhD, has accepted the position program fo- charged from UCLA Medical pies for CCHD,

Millions of people each year have polyps successfully removed during colonoscopies. But when a suspicious polyp is bigger than a marble or in a hard-to-reach location, patients are referred for surgery to remove a portion of their colon — even if doctors aren’t sure whether the polyp is cancerous or not. Since only 15 percent of all polyps turn out to be malignant, many patients are unnecessarily subjected to the risks of this major surgery. Now there is an alternative. A UCLA team of surgeons and gastroenterologists has been performing a new, minimally invasive procedure to remove large and hard-to-reach polyps while keeping the colon intact. (see ‘POLYPS,’ page 15)

as director of the new Diabetes and Obesity Program at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). On Wednesday, the American Medical Association announced its new policy labeling obesity as a disease. The program has evolved in response to the burden childhood obesity places on patients and the community and represents an alignment of clinical and research programs, Cordova said. The research program will focus on building laboratorybased, translational and clinical research at The Saban Research Institute, by recruiting new faculty, including recent recruits Lily Chao, MD, and Senta Georgia, PhD and expanding core infrastructure . Mittelman leads a laborato-

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Center, Santa Monica, baby Gaël Villegas received the standard panel of newborn screenings. The results showed a healthy baby. Then, one more screening — a non-mandatory test that the UCLA Health System routinely offers—was performed to check for critical congenital heart disease, or CCHD. The test, known as a pulse oximetry screening, detected a problem. Gaël was diagnosed with a condition that prevented his blood from flowing properly, and he was transferred to Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA. At seven days old, he underwent open-heart surgery to repair the defect. While UCLA has been performing pulse oximetry tests voluntarily for the past year as part of its overall program to provide the best methods for early detection and the prompt initiation of

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UCLA researchers are seeking adults 18 and older with mild to moderate facial acne, for a study about the effects of Vitamin D on the skin and immune system. Researchers at the school’s Center for Human Nutrition and Division of Dermatology are teaming up to assess if Vitamin D, a natural hormone that plays an essential role in the immune system’s fight against invading bacteria, may also be effective against the bacteria that causes acne. “Acne affects millions and we are always seeking better tools and approaches to help treat it,” said study researcher Dr. Jenny Kim, associate profes(see ‘STUDY,’ page 15)

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On Sibling Bullying And A Cheating Husband, Father Q. Dear Dr. Fran, my wife and I have five children–ages 5 to 13 years-old. Our oldest boy is extremely aggressive and seems to be taking his anger out on his 5year-old brother. My wife thinks it’s no big deal just normal brotherly roughhousing. I am concerned. The 5-year-old is small and cannot defend himself. I work full time and my wife is a part-time teacher. Do you think I am over-reacting or do we have a real problem with our oldest and youngest boys? Simon U. A. Dear Simon: a new study out this week in the Journal Of Pediatrics addresses the findings from a national survey of children and their caregivers. It found that, just like bullying by peers, bullying by siblings causes significant mental distress and worsens the victims’ emotional health. Bottom line: The authors concluded that parents, pediatricians and the public should treat sibling aggression as potentially harmful, and not dismiss it as normal, minor, or even beneficial, and this message should be included in parenting education. Simon, you need to take your gut intuition seriously. There is a power differential between a 5-yearold and a 13- year-old. If you allow the little one to get pummeled he is likely to either become depressed or go to school and find a smaller child to displace his anger on. Talk to your wife and get a consultation from a qualified family therapist. Below are some of the warning signs of sibling bullying and

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scared to be a single mom and am angry, hurt, sad and feel deeply betrayed. I don’t know what to do or where to start. Please help me! Janet L.

steps parents can take to deal with it. • Child has expressed fear of being alone with sibling. • Parent has seen bruises and marks on the child (victim). • Powerful jealousy and hostilities have been repeatedly verbalized by the aggressor. • Aggressor has a fascination with fire or hurting animals. This is a precursor to developing a more serious personality disorder called sociopath. Steps Parents Can Take To Address It: 1) Have an open family discussion about equal love for each of your children and establish zero-tolerance for hurting each other with our hands or our words. 2) Define acceptable and unacceptable behavior in your family. 3) Set clear firm rules and consequences for unacceptable behavior. 4) Establish special time with each child individually to build upon trust and bonding. This also helps diminish sibling jealousy and rivalry.

A. Dear Janet: this is a really rough one. You need to confront your husband and let him know you are onto his shenanigans. His reaction and response will be your first indicator of how this scenario will play out. What you want is for him to admit his mistake, feel/show genuine remorse, give you his word he will stop cheating for good immediately, and do his best to make it up to you. If, on the other hand, you bump into his defensive denial and resistance to be accountable, then you have an even greater problem because he is likely to repeat the offense. This is too big for you to deal with on your own. You need the support and guidance of a caring, skilled therapist as you move through this terribly painful experience. If your husband refuses to attend therapy and take responsibility for his actions then I strongly recommend you get a consultation from an experienced family law attorney to understand your financial and custodial rights in the event of dissolution of your marriage

Q. Dear Dr. Fran, I think my husband of eight years is cheating on me. We have three children who are 8 and 4 years, and a six-month old baby. I feel like I’m losing my mind. I am not worried about money. I am

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The procedure, which combines two minimally invasive techniques, has currently been performed at only a handful of medical centers in the U.S. In the June issue of the journal Surgical Endoscopy, the UCLA researchers present their experiences using the new technique—known as CELS, for combination endoscopy and laparoscopy surgery— and offer the first comparison of the new technique and standard surgery. “The CELS approach combines the best of minimally invasive techniques and may prove to be a viable option for select patients,” said senior author Dr. James Yoo, an assistant professor of surgery and chief of the colon and rectal surgery program for the UCLA Health System and the school’s David Geffen School of Medicine. The new technique starts out like a colonoscopy, with a gastroenterologist advancing an endoscope inside the colon. The endoscope, a device with a small video camera and a light attached, lets doctors look inside the body cavity. Once a polyp is in sight and the gastroenterologist is ready to remove it, the surgeon uses minimally invasive surgical tools, inserted through two to four tiny incisions in the abdomen, to carefully maneuver and manipulate the colon, allowing the gastroenterologist better access to the polyp.

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sor of medicine, division of dermatology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.. “We hope this study may help provide valuable insight into how Vitamin D might help in treating acne,” said study researcher, Dr. Zhaoping Li, professor of clinical medicine and associate director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition. Study author Dr. Christina Kim, assistant clinical professor of medicine, adds that the research may also show how Vitamin D might impact other inflammatory skin disorders. For more information, call the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition at 310-267-2702.

needs to get back to just fundraising, because that’s what we are, we’re a fundraising organization.” BHEF has garnered its fair share of criticism this past year for failing to attract significant donations from families and businesses. Okum said a two-pronged “grass roots” fundraising approach through the BHEF’s newly created fundraising arm

BEVERLY HILLS will leverage the education foundation’s reach to bring in more money. Neiman, who is slated to become BHEF secretary for the second time underscored the importance of ramping up fundraising efforts. “Our district is in serious need of money to pay for teachers and pay for salaries,” she said. “And I just don’t think people get it.”

Third prize winner of the “Louis Colen in Memory of Irma” award is The Commission by David Clow of Los Angeles. Based on a favor Benjamin Franklin did for French King Louis XV1, this tells a true story of a mysterious healer, Dr. Franz Mesmer. These honors and many more will be given out at the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild’s Debbie Reynolds Awards Gala

on Oct. 6 at the Four Seasons, according to President Carolyn Fried and Candace Coster, competition coordinater. BHTG has supported struggling and worthy playwrights with cash awards for almost four decades. It was originally established by Neil Simon and later renamed to honor Julie Harris for encouragement to playwrights. Visit: www.beverlyhillstheaterguild.com.

youth of her 'community,' express their voice as essayists in a competition called for the purpose. With the support of her organization's colleagues, Portugal was chosen to head the event's project. The competition was made possible through the cooperation of the Philippine Consulate General under the inspirational leadership of Consul Gen. Maria Hellen Barber de la Vega who hosted an awards

dinner honoring the winners and their families. Cash prizes were awarded to six winners: $750 went to the first-prize entry; $500, to the second prize; followed by $350 to the third place. Three honorable mention awardees were likewise chosen, each receiving $100. Awards in cash were made possible by a donation from Abelardo Estacion Foundation.

be a protested about a change in bus fare has quickly sparked into an all out rebellion against the government and the bonfire that has united middle-class citizens in cities all over Brazil. Issues in the spotlight of the protest include a lack of sufficient health care, government corruption, lack of educa-

tion, increase in consumer good products and lack of college opportunities. Additionally, protestors are angry with the way the government is spending its money with the Olympics and the World Cup coming up. “The government is investing so much money in building new stadiums and arenas and taking that money away from improving education and healthcare,” said J.P. Mourao another organizer of the protest. “ The government is relocating people out of their homes to build new facilities. It’s forgetting what’s important which are it’s citizens.”

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nents have been vocal that accelerating the payback rate undermines a promise to voters that taxes would not be raised when the bond was originally passed in 2008. Over the past two weeks, the Beverly Hills Unified School District convened a trio of Town Halls – each less well attended than the first, which counted some 40 people – in an attempt to engage the community and explain why it is necessary to increase the tax rate to be able to sell the amount of bond needed to build what is planned or promised. “The bottom line is how important it is to maintain these buildings,” Superintendent Gary Woods said. But for several residents, the question of the board’s right to even vote to raise prop-

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City Hall, will teach life-saving CPR skills for dogs and cats and how to respond if your pet is choking.

erty taxes – something it has the legal ability to do without consulting voters due to the language of Proposition 39 under which Measure E was passed – stretches beyond fiscal responsibility. At Monday’s final Town Hall, held at El Rodeo, Beverly Hills residents Isabel Hacker and Frances Bilak were among those who advocated taking the vote to the people and away from the five elected officials currently responsible for safeguarding the district. “It’s a moral issue,” said former Beverly Hills Mayor Robert K. Tannenbaum. “Whatever [a referendum] costs is insignificant to keep this City moral.” Woods said if the board votes to approve the bond acceleration on Tuesday – a necessary step to ensure there is money to support the construction process – it will shore up its plans in the next six months. The cost of the class is $50 and live animals are not permitted in the classroom. For more information, call 310-281-2753 or visit bhcpr.org.

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slate includes Ronit Stone as president, Todd Okum as vice president, Nadine Neiman as secretary, and Larry Sternshein as interim treasurer. “I’m pretty passionate about BHEF and raising money for the kids,” Okum said. “Our schools need money and I think that our focus really

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Second prize winner of the “Dr. Henry & Lilian Nesburn” award, is Joe Sutton of New London, New Hampshire. Hisplay Us focuses on a generation of a family–unique, ambitious and politically engaged– going through a painful process that reveals, in each of them, enormous weakness as well as enormous love.

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lect and nominate their representatives. The contest's idea was the brainchild of Evelyn AviadoPortugal, The Courier’s advertising manager who happens to be the vice-chairperson of themedia club's board of directors. She had a deep-seated wish to see members of the

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Venture Capitalists Flock To Silicon Beach In Search Of Perfect Start-Up By Laura Coleman Surfs up in Santa Monica for venture capitalists hoping to ride the wave of entrepreneurial production and technology start-ups sprouting up throughout the hot Westside market, with nearly 2,000 people expected to attend this week’s second annual Silicon Beach Fest. “If you’re a start-up company, this is really attractive to you,” opined Ron

McElroy, the founder of Real Office Centers, which houses some 70 start-up companies inside its lease-acquired 44,260-square-foot space on Arizona Avenue - the former Google home. “There are all these investors here who are looking at the next potential Google or Facebook.” The three-day start-up tech entertainment festival boasts an array of panels and networking events.

American Dream Increasingly Out Of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams To Open Reach, Still Essential For Healthy U.S. First Regional Store In Beverly Hills By Laura Coleman Exploding home prices have changed the “American Dream” from an accessible entry into the world of homeownership to something increasingly ephemeral and elusive. But just what is the “American Dream” today? In an effort to answer that question, The Courier caught up with economic historian Eric John Abrahamson who was in town this month for the “No Place Like Home Conference” at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel. “The ‘American Dream’ still is a widely pervasive way in which people can own their own home,” he explained. “But another factor has entered in, the role of money and politics now overshadows what we had hoped for from the benefits of homeowner-

ship.” Through the prism of Howard F. Ahmanson’s impact on America - the innovative mogul who started the Beverly Hills-based Home Savings and Loan and the subject of Building Home: Howard F. Ahmanson and the Politics of the American Dream - Abrahamson avers that by giving people the power to become homeowners, the county’s citizenry helped stabilize society and cultivate community. However, Abrahamson cautioned that the very dream that helped make America successful shifts in concert with the lobbying industry and good old-fashioned greed, which now threaten the essential commitment to strengthening democracy through homeownership.

By Laura Coleman Premiere home furnishings store Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is set to open this fall in the Golden Triangle following a 11,500-square-foot lease this month for 242-246 N. Beverly Dr.

“Beverly Drive is bustling with new global brands and this addition will further advance the great development and activity on the street,” said RKF President Robert Cohen, the store’s national retail leasing advisor.

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the reason for a 4-1 vote, with commissioner Alan Block dissenting. He felt the elevated walkway didn't fit the topography of the area. The accessory structure would contain multiple decks and balconies that would wrap around the second level of the structure. The elevated walkway would extend from the second level of the accessory structure over the existing driveway toward, but not connected to, the main residence. The Hillside R-1 permit was

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go into specifics on why Fisher was dismissed. He did say that issues had been brewing over several years. Fisher has been the coach for four years. “Site administration felt it was time to move the program in a different direction,” Woods said. “It’s not a rash decision. It wasn’t made without a lot of thought. It’s a process that ran its course over the last couple of years.” “We’re thankful for every ounce of energy Coach Fisher gave to our students. We’re grateful to him.” Woods added. When reached Thursday, Fisher said he was “stunned” by the decision. “I’m really as shocked as anyone else. This was a phe-

needed to allow the extension to encroach in the required 100-foot front yard setback. “The elevated walkway is highly unusual, but I see no problem with it,” Commissioner Dan Yukelson said. The resolution included an amendment regarding the elevated walkway saying the City reserves the right to remove in the event that public safety access standards change in the future, in such a way that an elevated walkway has an effect on public health safety by limiting emergency response access. nomenal year. I’ve always worked hard at developing athletes and coaching the team the best way I was taught,” Fisher said. “Right now it hurts. Just the thought of the kids.. I love them, I love coaching with them.” Fisher said he was told that administration hadn’t “seen enough growth” in the program. In his four years at BHHS, Fisher coached state champions in track and cross country and numerous CIF champions. He coached the boys cross country team to its first state finals berth. Check bhcourier.com Friday for updates on this story as they develop.

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tions and share their projections for economic development in the next 10 years. In particular, they met to share with an attentive audience the findings of a recently published study, U.S.China 2022: Economic Relations in the Next Ten Years. “The economic relationship is the backbone of the bond between the U.S. and China,” said Victor Fung, chairman of The Fung Global Institute. “If the two countries are able to get this right, other difficult issues can be introduced on top of that infrastructure. In the next decade, the U.S. and China relationship can create economic opportunity and create millions of jobs.” The newly published study conveys the importance of a strong and healthy relationship between the U.S. and China, the largest and second-largest economies in the world. The two-part work includes information about the evolution of the economic relationship between the two countries and scholarly examinations about the elements that underpin the study. Committee of 100 Chairman and East West Bank CEO Dominic Ng moderated a discussion that included former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Mickey Kantor, Phoenix Pictures Chairman Mike Medavoy (who was born in Shanghai),

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McKinsey Global Institute Principal Dr. Jaana Remes and Conservation International CEO and co-founder Peter A. Seligmann. Los Angeles Mayor-Elect Eric Garcetti spoke strongly of the importance of the relationship between the U.S. and China and outgoing L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa also made some remarks. Before the discussion, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors under President George H.W. Bush and Stanford University Professor Dr. Michael J. Boskin presented the findings of the economic study between U.S. and China. “The U.S.-China economic relationship has gone from ‘non-existent’ a generation ago to the most important bilateral relationship in the world,” said Boskin. “China is the first developing economy to be systemically important. If China does poorly, it harms America, and vice versa. We have a stake in China’s success.” But the relationship is not without its challenges. One of those is an environmental challenge. Seligmann told the Tribune, “Without good environmental regulations, you end up with an air quality index that is life-threatening. You end up with water quality that is dangerous. And you have food security issues because the food is contaminated. When you have those three, you have people leaving nations because they cannot raise their children there.” at 17, set to attend the University of Southern California. Fifteen students accepted offers to attend CSU North-

BEVERLY HILLS China does have a longterm interest in cleaning up their country. With less pollution, health care and medical costs can drop and quality of life can increase. By the year 2022, the middle class of China is expected to grow from 230 million to 630 million, and U.S. exports to China are expected to triple in 10 years. By 2018, China’s motion picture box office sales are expected to exceed U.S. ticket sales. And while the U.S. GDP per capita is in no danger of losing its top status in the world, China’s GDP is expected to reach $17 trillion in the next 10 years. So what can else the U.S. offer to China and vice versa in the years ahead? America’s service sector is stronger than China’s. According to the speakers, the United States enjoys superior food safety and technology to extract clean fuels. China can help America upgrade its infrastructure funded by the high Chinese savings rate which must be put to use. “The U.S.-China relationship means a lot more to the rest of the world at this moment in the world’s history,” Fung said. And for the relationship to continue grow and be strengthened, Seligmann added, “Most importantly, we have to begin to trust each other. We have to really understand that it’s in our enlightened self-interest to do this together.”

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Astrology by Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 21). Isn’t it fun when life gives you more than the basics, betters the luxuries and tops it off by challenging your whole notion of what is possible? That’s happening this year. All you’re trying to do is the right thing, and this leads to ever better circumstances. Financing comes through in July. Family expands in August. Libra and Scorpio people adore you. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you had the time, it was fun to amble along, taking detours here and there, but now you know what you need, and have to get to the point quickly. Your innate sixth sense will guide you in the right direction. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will use your gift for emotional healing. As in physical healing, the process is slow and happens at a microscopic level. Time and scar tissue is proof that it’s real. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Relationships will be tricky for you now, and much will depend on your approach. Like magnets, there’s a side that can’t be pushed together and another side that can’t be pulled apart. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). What seems like a valuable opportunity is sometimes a false situation. You’ll go carefully forward, checking facts, prodding for signs of integrity. The real deal will come along once you’ve weeded out the not so real deals. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will not take detours, nor will you speed. You prefer the direct, patient route, and get there more quickly with less drama than those trying to beat the system. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You

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are happiest by yourself today. It's an excellent sign that all is well inside of your head and being. Wrapped in a project, your strong interest in what you’re doing will be excellent company, too. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll be remarkably adept in a social scenario. Can a person be too charming for their own good? It depends on how much it bothers you to have to evade unwanted attention. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Some people’s lives are like movies with complicated plots. Today yours will have more style than thrills, more nuance than action. This is the kind of beautiful arrangement that is appreciated mostly by the elite. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your professional efforts don’t need to be too forceful. You want to succeed, and you don’t want anyone to think you’re not trying. But this requires more savvy and finesse than power. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You may be confounded the way things play out. After all the abstract thinking and dealing in illusions and/or disillusionment, it’s nice to return to where things are exactly the way they seem. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You’re a hard worker, but hard work isn’t always required. Awareness will be more important than elbow grease now. You don’t even have to search for what you want. It will be presented. Trust that life is on your side. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You surround yourself with people who have an interesting point of view. You don’t mind differences. In fact, you enjoy surprising social contrasts and clashes.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS— Celebrating are Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Meryl Streep (June 22); The Courier’s Marcia Hobbs, Larry Link, and Ted Schackel-ford (June 23); Jack Carter and Michelle Lee (June 24); Joni Alpert, June Lockhart, and Carly Simon (June 25); Iris Rothstein, Shawn Saeedian, Chris Isaak and Claudio Abbado (June 26); Jacque Heebner, Julia Duffy, Lisa Greenberg, Tobey Maguire, Ross Perot and Ken Peters (June 27).

ICONS ALL–The UCLA Longevity Center’s ICON awards were held in The Beverly Hills Hotel. From left: Center Director Dr. Gary Small with honoree Alan Bergman; honoree Dr. Gerald S. and Barbara Levey. Other honorees were Vicki (Reynolds) and Murray Pepper, Patric Hooper, and Marilyn Bergman. . Photos by Vince Bucci

UCLA Longevity Center, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing `productive, healthy lives through research and education, honored lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman, attorney Patric Hooper, civic leaders Vicki Reynolds Pepper and Murray Pepper, and Gerald S. Levey, MD at its 2013 ICON Awards gala. Co-chaired by Dr. Louise Horvitz and Nancy Levitt, the event was held in The Beverly Hills Hotel. Comedian Paul Reiser presented the ICON for “Artistic Excellence” to Alan Bergman, who accepted on behalf of he and his wife–two of the world’s great lyricists for more than five decades. Bergmans have been nominated for 16 Oscars, winning for The Windmills Of Your Mind, The Way We Were, and the score for Yentl. Gerald S. Levey, MD received the ICON for “Visionary Leadership in Science and Medicine” from colleague David Feinberg, MD, president of the UCLA Health System. Internist/endocrinologist Levey is widely known for his thyroid gland and the heart

research. He was vice chancellor of medical sciences and dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine for 16 years. Murray and Vicki Reynolds Pepper received the ICON for “Visionary Leadership in Business and Philanthropy” from Clive Svendsen, MD. Murray is president of Home Silk Properties and serves on the boards of UCLA Hillel and the UCLA Longevity Center. Vicki , a former three-term mayor of Beverly Hills, is on The UCLA Luskin Board of Public Affairs, American Jewish Committee and a trustee of The California State Summer School for The Arts. She spearheaded the purchase and fundraising of the historic B.H. Post Office for reintroduction as The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. ****** The Associates For Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies (the ABCs), hosted its annual luncheon at the Four Seasons to benefit research at John Wayne Cancer Institute in St. John’s Health Center. Holly Robinson Peete and her mother Dolores Robinson re-

ceived the “Mother and Daughter of the Year” award from JWCI Chairman Patrick Wayne. Actress/model Amber Valletta was honored with the “Woman of Achievement” award (presented by her business manager Laura Lizer) while actor/comedian Mike Epps received his “Man of Achievement” award from Nicole Murphy. Beverly Cohen chaired the luncheon and ABC’s VP Sheri Rosenblum co-chaired the luxury boutique which featured an array of select vendors donating a portion of proceeds from their sales to the organization. KFI’s Lisa Ann Walter emceed while White House/Black Market provided an informal fashion show. “Each honoree is an extraordinary role model and dedicated humanitarian,” said Gloria Gebbia, president of the ABCs, which was formed 23 years ago by a group of dedicated philanthropists originally associated with the Eddie Cantor Charitable Foundation. Today, the ABCs (www.abcjw. com) is more than 150 members strong and has brought in $13+ million for cancer research to date.

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“You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone,” is the musical sentiment that comes to mind upon the announcement that after more than two decades of high-energy, vaudeville-style entertainment, The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies will be closing its doors forever after the upcoming 2013-2014 season, opening Nov. 1. By the time co-founder, producer and master of ceremonies Riff Markowitz – who has never missed a single Follies performance since its premiere in 1992–takes his final bow, more than 3 million patrons will have attended at least one presentation of the Follies celebrating the music and dance of Mid-Century America with a cast ranging in age from 55 to 83. Known for its incomparable, lavish Broadway-caliber production numbers, the Follies not only employs a staff of more than 100 on-stage and back-of-the-house talent, but has on more than one occasion been credited with saving and revitalizing downtown Palm Springs by creating an attraction that literally has theatergoers arriving by the car and bus loads to line up outside the historic Plaza Theatre before every performance. It was even the subject of an Academy Award-nominated short-subject documentary. The Follies have never done things by halves and Markowitz has stated that the 23rd season will feature a “greatest hits” version of the show highlighting the best dance production numbers and variety acts of past years along with three iconic headliner (to be announced) packed into one last spectacular season. Knowing Markowitz, it will be a fitting and exciting last hurrah. Then there is the question of what to do with the historic Plaza Theatre. Opened in 1936 for the world premiere of the motion picture Camille, with Greta Garbo reportedly in the audience, the Plaza has also featured performances by such stars as Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Talks are now underway between Palm Springs International Film Festival Chairman Harold Matzner and Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet concerning a retrofitting and ways to insure that the Plaza Theatre continues to be an attraction in its own right. Every evening and matinee performance of the Follies’ The Last Hurrah! Is sure to be a sellout. The performances will run from Nov. 1 to next May 18. Online ticket sales begin on July 15; the box office (760-327-0225) reopens Sept. 30.

Italy’s Revolutionary Tisanoreica Weight Loss Diet Launched By John L. Seitz The Italian Cultural Center was “the place” to be recently as celebrities from film and TV were on hand for a preview look at the Tisanoreica Diet, Italy’s most popular weight-loss program in Italy. Tisanorecia CEO Gianluca Mech stated: “What distinguishes this from other weightloss plans are what we call in Italy ‘Decotoppia’–the herbal liquid extracts my family developed during the Renaissance to promote and maintain good health. They're the original preventive medicine.” He explained how Tisanoreica products are based upon 500-year-old herbal formulas, passed down generation by generation. As the heir apparent of the family's legacy, he embarked on an ambitious 10year research program, in conjunction with the University of Padua to create a weight-loss program based on the timehonored herbal extracts. The diet was introduced locally in the spa at Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani's Mr. C Hotel, Pico and Beverwil, adjacent to Beverly Hills. Italian Consul Gen. Giuseppe Perrone welcomed a

Beverly Hills Tennis Preps Inaugural Charity Event For The Maple Counseling Center Sunday By Matt Lopez What's better than getting great exercise by hitting the tennis ball around the court for a couple of hours? Playing tennis for charity. On Sunday, Beverly Hills Tennis will give residents that opportunity, hosting the first ever Beverly Hills Tennis Charity Tournament to benefit The Maple Counseling Center. The all-day event is set to be held at the La Cienega Tennis Center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will include a doubles round robin tennis tournament, a celebrity/pro exhibition, breakfast and lunch and trophies, gifts and prizes to be awarded to the winners. Beverly Hills Tennis was established as The Tennis Place Inc. in 1976 and has since become a benchmark in the Southern California tennis community. During the past 15 years, it has been the sole tennis management provider for La Cienega Tennis Center, Roxbury Park and Beverly Hills High School. It currently offers more than 120 hours per week of group and private instruction to adults and juniors of all ages. Tournaments, leagues and camps are also available and there is also a newly remodeled pro shop and outdoor patio lounge to enjoy. The Maple Counseling Center began in 1972 and offers low-fee and no-fee counseling services to people of all ages regardless of ability to pay. No visitors are turned away for lack of funds and each clients fee is determined by a sliding scale. In

June 21, 2013 | Page 21 the Tisanoreica maintenance diet. At 43-years old, the trim and fit Mech gives an appearance of a man at least 10 years younger and hardly needing a weigh-loss program. He shared that obesity ran in his family and was an issue and that despite his best efforts, he was becoming overweight until he became the first to devise the Tisanoreica Diet DIET GURU–Gianluca Mech (left) is conbased on the Decotgratulated by actress Nastassja Kinski at the topia herbal extracts.. U.S. launch of his Tisanoreica Diet. Following Mech's packed audience to Mech's presentation, guests were treatpresentation at Sala Rosellini ed to a gourmet Italian feast usTheater in Westwood. Among ing the Tisanoreica products, the celebrities attending the created for the evening by chef dinner presentation were Nas- Giuseppe Gentile of Fico, a tassja Kinski, Maria Conchita popular Italian bistro in Los AnAlonso, ballroom dancing geles. Among the dishes were champion Mary Murphy (So cheese pizza appetizers, polpeYou Think You Can Dance), tini (mini meatballs) and mushMichael Marisi Ornstein (Sons room sauce, pasta with a tradiOf Anarchy), Eye On LA pro- tional Bolognese sauce, braised ducer and writer of The Leg- beef ribs with vegetables, a ends Of Laurel Canyon Tina casserole of zucchini, rice and Malave. Parmesan cheese and for The Tisanoreica company dessert, vanilla profiteroles and holds an international patent chocolate-blackberry tarts. on the tonics, which combine “No one on the Tisanoreica 10 or more individual herbs to Diet will ever starve,” laughed create agents with unique syn- Mech, during the dinner. “We ergistic properties that stimu- now know from research that late the body's metabolism. The depriving the body of calories Tisanoreica Diet includes both in an effort to lose weight only the herbal tonics as well as line creates a yo-yo effect where ulof herbal infused food prod- timately, more weight is ucts. Scientific, evidence-based gained. The key to losing research has shown that the av- weight is stimulating the meerage adult can expect to lose tabolism through natural herbs 20 pounds in 40 days. until the ideal weight is During the presentation, achieved and then maintaining Mech said that he, too, is on it.”

Top Dentist Applies Airplane Construction Principles To Complicated Dental Procedures He is a passionate glider pilot having soared as far as southern Oregon in one memorable cross-country flight. He is also regarded among the top dentists on the Westside because of his meticulous attention to detail regarding the denCHARITY TOURNEY–Beverly Hills Tennis owners Lee Ziff (left) and tal needs of his admiring paSteve Walfish (right) flank Hally Cohen, general manager, as they make final preparations for Sunday’s charity tournament to benefit The tients. Dr. John Gonzalez graduMaple Counseling Center. ated from Santa Monica High In 2012, The center coun- of ways: either by becoming a School, U.C. Santa Barbara, seled a total of 1,932 individu- sponsor, donating products or als and couples, the youngest services, participating as a play- and then four years later rebeing 2-years-old and the older, supporting as a spectator or ceived his D.D.S. degree from making a financial contribution the U.C.L.A. School of Denest being 103. Beverly Hills Tennis is directly to the Maple Counsel- tistry. Since then, he has pracinviting those interested in par- ing Center. Visit www.beverly- ticed in Malibu, Century City and Brentwood, where he perticipating to do so in a number hillstennis.com. forms general and corrective World War Z Entertaining Brad Pitt Film dentistry when called upon to Okay. I avoid zombie movies like the plague. I went to see World War Z for two reasons. One being Brad Pitt, the other, Mireille Enos who stars in TV’s excellent AMC series, The Killing. Honestly, I did not expect to enjoy the movie but figured, what the heck, I’ve got to see at least one zombie flick and, besides, my wife promised she would hold my hand. Not only did she hold my hand, but punched it, squeezed it to the bone and, with her nails, permanently scarred it. To say the action sequences of thousands of zombies coming to life and climbing over and on top of each other as directed by Marc Foster are intense is like saying driving the 405 is a breeze. Brad Pitt has his hands full as a former UN operative who must travel throughout the world to stop the onslaught of the dead brought back to life from taking over the universe. Based on the novel by highly imaginative, Max Brooks, the film moves at breakneck speed with zombies scourging the earth and its inhabitants. The absurdity, notwithstanding, it is highly entertaining and never lets up. Unfortunately, as all good things, the excitement cools off near the end and leaves you with a feeling that Pitt and his production staff didn’t exactly know how to bring WWZ to a satisfying conclusion. Regardless, World War Z is the best zombie movie I have ever seen and recommend it to those who are not sissies like me, to go and appreciate the special effects and Foster’s sure handed direction. And guys, if you take your significant other, a warning, pad your arms. 2 Bagels out of 4

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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 118 OF TRACT NO. 4988, IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 54, PAGES 98 AND 99 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,213,512.96 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 161 N WILLAMAN DR BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 APN Number: 4334-012-070 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 fore-

closure; 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: 06-14-2013 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-7302727 www.priorityposting.com or 1 - 7 1 4 - 5 7 3 - 1 9 6 5 www.auction.com or 1-800280-2832 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge

you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.pr ior ityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-2802832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A4392491 06/14/2013, 06/21/2013, 06/28/2013

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BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116879 The following is/are doing business as: FRANKIE & JOHNNIES NEW YORK PIZZA OF BEVERLY HILLS 9533 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Triple Trillion Investment Inc. 13366 Mission Tierra Way, Granada Hills, CA 91344; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2011: Ramon A. Manuel, Jr., CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116884 The following is/are doing business as: BEA MILLEN 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #180, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Danielle Yadegar 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #180, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Danielle Yadegar: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116891 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ROCK HARD CONCRETE COMPANY 2) RUBBLE DEMOLITION COMPANY 10801 National Blvd. #300, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Essey Construction Company, Inc. 10801 National Blvd. #300, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 01, 2012: David Essey, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116926 The following is/are doing business as: JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS 6361 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Riviera Restaurant Group 2, LLC 438 N. S. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 14, 2013: Adrian Baldieri, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013;

Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116932 The following is/are doing business as: JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS 279 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Riviera Restaurant Group, LLC 438 N. S. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 22, 2011: Adrian Baldieri, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116940 The following is/are doing business as: JAY’S BEACH RENTALS 1541 Bel Air Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90077; Jay R. Schuster 1541 Bel Air Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90077-3021; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2003: Jay R. Schuster: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013122433 The following is/are doing business as: BLO BEVERLY HILLS 252 S. Beverly Dr. #A, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 28 ONE, Inc. 6216 Ocean Terrace Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Marie Ajamian, V. President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 12, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013120674 The following is/are doing business as: FUND WITH PHOTO 1313-1/2 S. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; Tiffany Arnold 1313-1/2 S. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Tiffany Arnold: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 11, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C

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BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT 13-39 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS AND PREQUALIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR: POLICE FACILITY OVERSIZED VEHICLE STORAGE PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the City of Beverly Hills (“CITY”) has determined that all bidders for the construction of the Police Facility Oversized Vehicle Storage (“Project”), must be pre-qualified prior to submitting a bid on that Project. It is mandatory that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, fully complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by the CITY to be on the final qualified Bidders list. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements. If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid. The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is 2:00 PM Friday, July 12, 2013. Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible, so that they may be notified of omissions of information to be remedied or of their prequalification status in advance of the prequalification deadline for this Project.

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P U B L I C N OT I C E S for a hearing consistent with the hearing procedures described below for appealing a prequalification rating. While it is the intent of the prequalification questionnaire and documents required therewith to assist the CITY in determining bidder responsibility prior to bid and to aid the CITY in selecting the lowest responsible bidder, neither the fact of prequalification, nor any prequalification rating, will preclude the CITY from a post-bid consideration and determination of whether a bidder has the quality, fitness, capacity and experience to satisfactorily perform the proposed work, and has demonstrated the requisite trustworthiness. The prequalification packages should be submitted under seal to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Beverly Hills, 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The following should be clearly marked on the outside of the package “CONFIDENTIAL PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENT FOR THE POLICE FACILITY OVERSIZED VEHICLE STORAGE PROJECT”

The prequalification packages submitted by Contractors are not public records and are not open to public inspection. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. However, the contents may be disclosed to third parties for purpose of verification, or investigation of substantial allegations, or in an appeal hearing. State law requires that the names of contractors applying for prequalification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the first page of the questionnaire will Answers to questions be used for that purcontained in the pose. attached questionnaire are required. The CITY Each questionnaire will use these docu- must be signed under ments as the basis of penalty of perjury in rating Contractors with the manner designated respect to whether at the end of the form, each Contractor is by an individual who qualified to bid on the has the legal authority Project, and reserves to bind the Contractor the right to check other on whose behalf that sources available. The person is signing. If CITY’s decision will be any information providbased on objective ed by a Contractor evaluation criteria. becomes inaccurate, the Contractor must The CITY reserves the immediately notify the right to adjust, CITY and provide increase, limit, sus- updated accurate inforpend or rescind the mation in writing, prequalification rating under penalty of perbased on subsequent- jury. ly learned information. Contractors whose rat- The CITY reserves the ing changes sufficient- right to waive minor ly to disqualify them irregularities and omiswill be notified, and sions in the information given an opportunity contained in the pre-

qualification application submitted, and to make all final determinations. The CITY may also determine at any time that the prequalification process will be suspended for the Project and the Project will be bid without prequalification.

receipt of the notice of appeal and not later than five business days prior to the date of the Notice Inviting Bids for this Project. Prior to the hearing, the Contractor shall, in writing, be advised of the basis for the City’s pre-qualification determination.

Contractors may submit prequalification packages during regular working hours on any day that the offices of the CITY are open. Contractors who submit a complete prequalification package will be notified of their qualification status no later than ten business days after submission of the information.

The hearing shall be conducted by a panel consisting of three members of the Department of Public Works & Transportation senior management staff (the “Appeals Panel”). The Appeals Panel shall consider any evidence presented by the Contractor, whether or not the evidence is presented in compliance with formal rules of evidence. The Contractor will be given the opportunity to present evidence, information and arguments as to why the Contractor believes it should be pre-qualified. Within one day after the conclusion of the hearing, the Appeals Panel will render a written determination as to whether the Contractor is prequalified. It is the intention of the CITY that the date for the submission and opening of bids will not be delayed or postponed to allow for completion of an appeal process.

The CITY may refuse to grant prequalification where the requested information and materials are not provided by the due date indicated above. There is no appeal from a refusal for an incomplete or late application, but re-application for a later project is permitted. Neither the closing time for submitting prequalification packages for this Project will be changed in order to accommodate supplementation of incomplete submissions, or late submissions, unless requested by the CITY in its sole discretion. In addition to a contractor’s failure to be pre-qualified pursuant to the scoring system set forth in the prequalification package, a contractor may be found not prequalified for either omission of or falsification of, any requested information. Where a timely and completed application results in a rating below that necessary to pre-qualify, an appeal can be made by the unsuccessful Contractor. An appeal is begun by the Contractor delivering notice to the CITY of its appeal of the decision with respect to its prequalification rating, no later than two business days following notification that it is not prequalified. The notice of appeal shall include an address where the Contractor wishes to receive notice of the appeal hearing. Without a timely appeal, the Contractor waives any and all rights to challenge the decision of the CITY, whether by administrative process, judicial process or any other legal process or proceeding. If the Contractor gives the required notice of appeal, a hearing shall be conducted no earlier than five business days after the CITY’s

——————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013 123512 The following is/are doing business as: INFINITI OF BEVERLY HILLS 8825 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly HIlls, CA 90211; Roundtree Beverly Hills, LLC, 8825 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly HIlls, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s): Matthew T. Stinson, CEO. Roundtree Automotive Group, LLC: Statement was filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2013 LACC N/C ——————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013 123528 The following is/are doing business as: 1) IFINITI OF VAN NUYS 2) VAN NUYS INFINITI 5455 Van Nuys Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91401; Roundtree I Van Nuys, LLC, 5455 Van Nuys Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91401; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s): Matthew T. Stinson, CEO. Roundtree Automotive Group, LLC: Statement was filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2013 LACC N/C ——————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013 123525 The following is/are doing business as: 1) NISSAN OF VAN NUYS 2) VAN NUYS NISSAN 5425 Van Nuys Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91401; Roundtree N Van Nuys, LLC, 5425 Van Nuys Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91401; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s): Matthew T. Stinson, CEO. Roundtree Automotive Group, LLC: Statement was filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109720 The following is/are doing business as: PRO TRANSPORTATION SERVICE 1446 Rising Glen Rd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; Moustapha Mbaye 1446 Rising Glen Rd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business

is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Moustapha Mbaye: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 28, 2013; Published: May 31, June 07, 14, 21, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013095819 The following is/are doing business as: LOS ANGELES REVIEW OF BOOKS c/o - P.E.N. Center USA, 8444 Wilshire Blvd. 4th Flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; P.E.N. Center USA West 1999 Avenue of The Americas #700, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 06, 2013: Adam Somers, Executive Director: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 09, 2013; Published: May 31, June 07, 14, 21, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109932 The following is/are doing business as: JVL LOS ANGELES 139 Beverly Dr. #227, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Jacqueline H. Vaneeghen 139 S. Beverly Dr. #227, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 20, 2008: Jacqueline H. Vaneeghen: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109927 The following is/are doing business as: VAN LAKE PROPERTY 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #602, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Hino 8, LLC 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #602, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Homayou Namvar, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109941 The following is/are doing business as: DMH AESTHETICS MEDICAL GROUP 111 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004; Hancock Aesthetics Medical Group 436 N. Bedford Dr. #105, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Glenn Vallecillos, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109961 The following is/are doing business as: JOANN SMYTH PEARLS AND FINE JEWELRY 1359 Carmona Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; Joann Smyth 1359 Carmona Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1997: Joann Smyth: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109968 The following is/are doing business as: 1) AMERICAN COMPUTER TRAINING 2) EFFECTIVE COMPUTER TRAINING 3) QUEST COMPUTER TRAINING 822 S. Robertson Blvd. #207, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Pacific Career Academy, Inc. 822 S. Robertson Blvd. #207, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 16, 2013: Ken Haiem, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109982 The following is/are doing business as: SAVE-ON INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. 10835 Santa Monica Blvd. #209, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Save-On Insurance Services, Inc. 10835 Santa Monica Blvd. #209, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1990: Kamran Tavakoli, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29,

2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013110023 The following is/are doing business as: SPENCER ESCROW 8605 Santa Monica Blvd. #41759, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Macoy Capital Partners 8605 Santa Monica Blvd. #41759, Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mitchell Ohlbaum, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013110028 The following is/are doing business as: BEL AIR G/H FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARY 1440 N. Stanley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Galina Samuel 1440 N. Stanley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Joseph Samuel 1440 Stanley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Galina Samuel: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013110037 The following is/are doing business as: LUXURY BASICS 269 S. Beverly Dr. #272, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Leslie J. Saleson Schenkel 269 S. Beverly Dr. #272, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 28, 2008: Leslie J. Saleson Schenkel: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013117605 The following is/are doing business as: OLIVES MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 7998-C Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046; Two X Gourmet LLC 7998-C Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gavin Wise, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 14, 21, 28, July 05, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013108113 The following is/are doing business as: DRESS DISH DWELL 355 S. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Michele Jennifer Klein 355 S. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 09, 2013: Michele Jennifer Klein: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 24, 2013; Published: June 14, 21, 28, July 05, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: JUNE 10, 2013 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: GOURMANDISE PARIS INC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 8681 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035-2315 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 06/21/13, 06/28/13, 07/05/13 BHC 259162 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116782 The following is/are doing business as: 1) HILING PRODUCT LINE 2) HILING 8561 Horner St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Ili Cohen-Whelan 8561 Horner St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 01, 2013: Ili Cohen-Whelan:

Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116790 The following is/are doing business as: 1) THE HIT-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL TALENT 2) START IN HOLLYWOOD 4250 Coldwater Canyon Ave. #302, Studio City, CA 91604; The Hit-Hollywood International Talent, LLC 4250 Coldwater Canyon Ave. #302, Studio City, CA 91604; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: GianFranco Tordi, Founder & Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116792 The following is/are doing business as: MAMA NEEDS A DRINK 10565 Butterfield Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Razia LLC 10565 Butterfield Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 17, 2013: Robyn Murgio, CoPresident: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116757 The following is/are doing business as: WALLY’S WINE & SPIRITS 2107 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Southwest Wine & Spirits, LLC 144 S. Beverly Dr. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: William F. Payne, Vice President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2013003765 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: WALLY’S WINE & SPIRITS 2107 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): January 08, 2013 in the county of Los Angeles; Mel-Jen Inc. 2107 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Steve Wallace, CEO; Statement #2013116768 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116796 The following is/are doing business as: THE MAN CAVE BARBER SHOP N SPA 848 S. Sherbourne Dr. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Cresent Moon, Inc. 848 S. Sherbourne Dr. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Cresent Moon Franklin, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C

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Page 24 | June 21, 2013 BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS Project: HAWTHORNE SCHOOL PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF POWER SYSTEM PROJECT - BID #1213/007 Bid Deadline: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Place of Bid Receipt: 255 Lasky Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 – Purchasing Department NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beverly Hills Unified School District of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT," will receive up to, but not later than, the above-stated time, sealed bids for the award of a contract for the above Project. Those bids timely received shall be opened and publicly 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 of sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids Bidders may obtain an electronic copy ONLY of the Contract Documents from the District’s Facilities and Planning Department 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA at (310) 5515100, Ext. 2390 at no cost to the contractor. Bid Documents will be available for bidders on/or after June 14, 2013. 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. A “MANDATORY” PreBid Conference and walk will be held at 8:00 a.m. on June 27, 2013 at the Hawthorne School (Main Office), located at 624 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210. Late arrivals will not be allowed entrance. All attendees will be escorted through the school site by a District Representative. Any bidder failing to sign-in, attend the entire job walk and conference will be deemed a nonresponsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened. Bids “WILL NOT” be accepted from any bidder who did not attend the Pre-Bid C o n f e r e n c e . Prospective bidders may not visit the Project Site without making arrangements through the Facilities and Planning Department. Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in the Bid Contract documents, and all documentation required in the Information to

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P U B L I C N OT I C E S Bidders. In accordance with the provisions of California Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15 and Public Contract Code Section 3300, the DISTRICT requires that the bidder possess the following classification(s) of contractor's license(s) at the time the bid is submitted: Electrical Contractors, C10 license. Any bidder not so licensed at the time of the bid opening will be rejected as nonresponsive. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the form of cash, a certified or cashier's check or bid bond in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, payable to the DISTRICT. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the District with a Performance Bond and 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 the code of civil Procedures, section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California. Each Bidder is required to furnish and maintain proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance, Comprehensive automobile Liability Insurance, and workers’ Compensation Insurance. 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/dls r. 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 walk will be held at a.m. on forth in the Special 11:00 Thursday, June 27, Conditions. 2013 at the El Rodeo Award of Contract: The School (Main Office), District shall award the located at 605 Whittier Contract for the Project Blvd, Beverly Hills CA to the lowest responsi- 90210. Late arrivals will ble bidder as deter- not be allowed entrance. mined from the base bid All attendees will be alone by the District. escorted through the The District reserves the school site by a District right to reject any or all Representative. Any bidbids or to waive any der failing to sign-in, irregularities or informal- attend the entire job ities in any bid or in the walk and conference will bidding process. Bid be deemed a nonreprotests, if any, must sponsive bidder and will comply with the require- have its bid returned ments set forth in the unopened. Bids “WILL information for Bidders NOT” be accepted from in order to be timely and any bidder who did not considered by the attend the Pre-Bid C o n f e r e n c e . District. Prospective bidders The last day to submit may not visit the Project questions shall be July Site without making 3, 2013. All questions arrangements through Facilities and must be submitted in the accordance with the Planning Department. procedures set forth in the Information for Each bid shall be accompanied by the Bidders. security referred to in Bid Contract Publication Dates: June 14, the Documents, and all doc2013 and June 21, 2013 umentation required in the Information for Bidders. BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL In accordance with the DISTRICT provisions of California Business and NOTICE CALLING Professions Code FOR BIDS Section 7028.15 and Project: EL RODEO Public Contract Code SCHOOL SYSTEM 2 Section 3300, the DISCHILLER PLANT TRICT requires that the REPLACEMENT PRO- bidder possess the folJECT - BID #12-13/008 lowing classification(s) Bid Deadline: 1:00 p.m. of contractor's license(s) on Tuesday, July 9, at the time the bid is submitted and through2013 Place of Bid Receipt: out the entire project: Contractors, 255 Lasky Dr. Beverly HVAC Hills, CA 90212 – C20 license. Any bidPurchasing Department der not so licensed at the time of the bid openNOTICE IS HEREBY ing will be rejected as GIVEN that the Beverly nonresponsive. Hills Unified School District of Los Angeles Each bid shall be County, California, act- accompanied by a bid ing by and through its security in the form of Governing Board, here- cash, a certified or inafter referred to as cashier's check or bid "DISTRICT," will receive bond in an amount not up to, but not later than, less than ten percent the abovestated time, (10%) of the total bid sealed bids for the price, payable to the award of a contract for DISTRICT. the above Project. Those bids timely The successful bidder received shall be will be required to furopened and publicly nish the District with a read aloud. Bids Performance Bond and received after this time Payment Bond equal to will be returned 100% of the successful unopened. Bids shall be bid prior to execution of valid for 60 calendar the Contract. All bonds days after the bid open- are to be secured from a ing date. No bidder may surety that meets all of withdraw his bid for a the state of California period of sixty (60) cal- bonding requirements, endar days after the as defined in the code of Procedures, date set for the opening civil Section 995.120, and is of bids. admitted by the State of Bidders may obtain an California. Each Bidder electronic copy ONLY of is required to furnish the Bid Contract and maintain proof of General Documents from the Commercial Insurance, District’s Facilities and Liability Planning Department C o m p r e h e n s i v e Liability 241 Moreno Drive, Automobile Beverly Hills, CA at Insurance, and Workers’ (310) 551-5100, Ext. Compensation Insurance 2390 at no cost to the Director of contractor. Bid The Contract Documents Industrial Relations has will be available for determined the general bidders on/or after prevailing rate of per June 14, 2013. To the diem wages in the localextent required by ity in which this work is Public Contract Code to be performed for each Section 20103.7, the craft or type of worker District shall also make needed to execute the the Contract Documents Contract which will be available for review at awarded to the successone or more plan rooms. ful bidder, copies of which are on file and will A “MANDATORY” Pre- be made available to Bid Conference and any interested party

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upon request at the District’s Purchasing Department or online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dls r. 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 bid 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.

opened and publicly 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 of sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids Bidders may obtain an electronic copy ONLY of the Contract Documents from the District’s Facilities and Planning Department 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA at (310) 5515100, Ext. 2390 at no cost to the contractor. Bid Contract Documents will be available for bidders on/or after June 14, 2013. 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. A “MANDATORY” PreBid Conference and walk will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 27, 2013 at the Beverly Vista School (Main Office), located at 200 South Elm Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90212. Late arrivals will not be allowed entrance. All attendees will be escorted through the school site by a District Representative. Any bidder failing to sign-in, attend the entire job walk and conference will be deemed a nonresponsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened. Bids “WILL NOT” be accepted from any bidder who did not attend the Pre-Bid C o n f e r e n c e . Prospective bidders may not visit the Project Site without making arrangements through the Facilities and Planning Department.

The last day to submit questions shall be July 3, 2013. All questions must be submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Information for Each bid shall be Bidders. accompanied by the Publication Dates: June 14, security referred to in 2013 and June 21, 2013 the Bid Contract documents, and all documentation required in BEVERLY HILLS the Information to UNIFIED SCHOOL Bidders. DISTRICT In accordance with the NOTICE CALLING provisions of California FOR BIDS Business and Professions Code Project: BEVERLY Section 7028.15 and VISTA SCHOOL Public Contract Code CHILLER WATER Section 3300, the DISPUMP REPLACEMENT TRICT requires that the PROJECT BID #12- bidder possess the fol13/010 lowing classification(s) Bid Deadline: 2:00 p.m. of contractor's license(s) on Tuesday, July 9, at the time the bid is 2013 submitted and throughPlace of Bid Receipt: out the entire project: 255 Lasky Dr. Beverly HVAC Contractors, Hills, CA 90212 – C20 license. Any bidPurchasing Department der not so licensed at the time of the bid openNOTICE IS HEREBY ing will be rejected as GIVEN that the Beverly nonresponsive. Hills Unified School District of Los Angeles Each bid shall be County, California, act- accompanied by a bid ing by and through its security in the form of Governing Board, here- cash, a certified or inafter referred to as cashier's check or bid "DISTRICT," will receive bond in an amount not up to, but not later than, less than ten percent the above?stated time, (10%) of the total bid sealed bids for the price, payable to the award of a contract for DISTRICT. the above Project. Those bids timely The successful bidder received shall be will be required to fur-

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nish the District with a Performance Bond and 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 the code of civil Procedures, section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California. Each Bidder is required to furnish and maintain proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance, Comprehensive automobile Liability Insurance, and workers’ Compensation Insurance. 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/dls r. 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 bid 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. The last day to submit questions shall be July 3, 2013. All questions must be submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Information for Bidders. Publication Dates: June 14, 2013 and June 21, 2013

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OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

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BEVERLY HILLS

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a company that provides excellent and affordable home care.

ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE?

@ 2.65/sf

Short-term Lease Large Suite With:

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

2-glass confernce rms., exposed brick, steel beamed ceilings, architect sized work stations, dimmer controlled spot lighting.

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RETAIL FRONTAGE & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES *** NO NNN 1 & 2 - PERSON Ready to Work For You. All Utilities Included. 323/954-1318 RESIDENT Must Lease Now! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MANAGEMENT TEAM Professional appearance.

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

Great Opportunity! Free Rent + Salary! Fax Resume:

AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOME CARE

Just East of Fairfax

310/829-2630 Or Email: THEROBERTSCO @ THEROBERTSCO . COM

We can help YOU!

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————— Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl.

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

IN BEVERLY HILLS Cynthia@SeaquestVen BRIGHT 2 BD+2 BA OVER 1500 SQ. FT. GREAT LAYOUT $729,000

adam@getresidential.com DRE #01928064

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 all listings are on centurycityliving.com

This Weeks Listings CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH $625,000

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

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2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH $625000 Renovated. Large Balcony

• CENTURY PARK EAST • B RIGHT C ITY + MOUNTAIN+OCEAN VIEWS * * * * *

Hardwood & Granite. Luxurious

* * * * *

2 +2 • $995,000

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

• Bel-air • with Spectacular Canyon Views ONE-STORY CONTEMP. 5 Bdrm.+3 Baths Hardwood floors, pool. $1,799,000

LISA SHERMAN • SOTHEBY’S

Lower Floor. Tree Top Views

5th FLR • CENTURY TOWERS SPACIOUS, BRIGHT, SELDOM AVAIL., OVERSIZED BALCONY

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A DAM A SHERSON $1,398,000 COLDWELL BANKER • BH • Little Holmby • 310/490-4334 4 Bd+Bonus Rm+4 Ba

12th FLR • LRG. BALCONY

1 +1 • $500,000

tures.com

562/598-6918Agt.

• OPEN SUNDAY • Malibu • Ocean Views Spanish Medit. 4+Off.+3.5 2 - 5pm Completely Remodeled.

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TOWNHOMES/ 508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. CONDOS FOR SALE 1 Large Executive Window Office & California Dreaming ® 1 Support/ IN CENTURY CITY Reception Area. Maids Unit • Office 1st Flr. • $189,000 Contact: Stan Gerlach To purchase must own unit Or: Bryan Dunne @ Century Towers * * * * * 310/550-2500 1 +1 • $450,000

EXECUTIVE OFFICES AVAILABLE in THE BEVERLY HILLS GOLDEN TRIANGLE ••••••

235 S. Tower Dr. #104 SEAL BEACH $499K NEWER 3 + 2 HOME. Huge parking. 1 block to Ocean. On channel viewing sunsets and For pix & info: marinas. BEST VALUE

Baths. Recessed Lighting TV & Stereo Sound

Bkr: 310/786-1851

301 DOCKS

24' DEEDED DOCK PINE KNOT MARINA, BIG BEAR. $35,000 Gated Parking, Concierge, Restrooms, Storage, Water & electric. for pix & info: Cynthia @SeaquestVentures.com

Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Gardens & Lawns, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center

562/598-6918 Agt.

GRAND MANSION

ROOM for RENT

407 GARAGE/

7th Flr • Century Towers • JUST REMODELED • Dramatic We provide experienced Unobstructed STORAGE Century City+Mountain Elevator access. Views! Remodeled, Licensed•Bonded•Insured Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s OFFICE FOR LEASE CENTURY PARK EAST Rent Includes: Elevated Ceilings SANTA MONICA CENTURY TOWERS * * * * * Contact Cindy: for seniors needing Wilshire / San Vicente HVAC, electricity, 427 Montana Ave. PARK PLACE “ Hard to Find ” CENTURY HILL 213-300-4492 companions to drive them to Three 9” x 13’ Offices phone, high-speed 3+2.5 • $998,000 Storage 5th Flr • Century Towers LE PARC internet, use Space Pretty, Bright, Spacious ————— doctors, prepare meals, Furnished/Unfurnished of conference CENTURY WOODS Beautiful Mountain, Av ailable room. For Lease Golf Course & $600/MO. Each for Rent. CALL NOW FOR Ocean Views! See our Ad Sec. 440 Close to Beach . light housekeeping, etc... * * * * * Available immediately. MOVE-IN SPECIAL’S: SENIOR CARE 310/394-7132 ILoveCenturyCity.com Sales & Leases SPECIALISTS, We offer responsible and Call 323/761-7909 1ST MONTH $500!! Condo 300 • DIANA COOK • C B • BH 415 ————— 310/258-0444 HOUSES Ltd. 310/203-8333 nurturing care. Our staff is ROOM FOR SALE Provide FOR RENT Thoroughly Screened thoroughly screened and we E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E IN BEVERLY HILLS 90210 Caregivers B E V E R L Y H I L S Fairfax/Pico Area Come to the heart of the golden care. Live In/Out. F OR S ALE B Y O WNER Newly Remodeled and OLDWELL

Companions. Licensed Bonded • Insured

• M EMBER BBB •

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ANKER

triangle starting at $550 a month. FREE wireless internet access phone reception/forwarding, mail receipt, conference room times and more..

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

www.gbcone.com

ø MOVE-IN FEES !

With Full Bath Next to Beverly Hills Hotel Shared kitchen. 1.4 acres, 14,000sf 12 Bdrm.+12 Bath Included: internet, gas, water, electric, trash. Tennis court, pool, $850 - $880 +2 Lrg. Guesthouses. Call After 7pm $15.5 Million Or Leave Message:

310/278-6972

626/242-3512

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

420 FURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S 315 S. Willaman Drive, 90048

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245 S. DOHENY SANTA MONICA BRENTWOOD B E V E R LY H I L L S • CONDO QUALITY •

The Carlton

8 4 3 4 th S t . 11666 Goshen Ave. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( )

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH

Rent: $3,250/MO. GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM 2 1/2 BATHROOM LUXURY CONDO FULLY FURNISHED IN BEVERLY HILLS ADJACENT. BUILT IN 2007. 2-CAR PARKING INCLUDED.

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

425

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BEVERLY HILLS BENEDICT CANYON 3 Bdrm.+1 / Bath 1

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218 S. Tower Dr. •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••

Single

Old World Charm ! Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

435

•

EWLY

BLVD.

REMODELED

—————–––– ~ WESTWOOD ~ 10992 Ashton Ave.

• • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • Single • Balcony, intercom entry, elevator, onsight laundry, prkg. Close to UCLA & Westwood Village .

310/479-8977

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• Jr. Executive • WESTWOOD • +1 Bath • 1 Bdrm. 672 Kelton Ave. * * * * *1 * * *

* * * * * *

Every Extra Luxury: custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

• Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

• 310/864-0319 •

—————–––– • WESTWOOD • 550 Veteran Ave. = Single =

120 Granville Ave.

2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba. Large, Sunny & Bright.

2 Bd.+2 Ba. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Very spacious,

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GUESTHOUSE FOR RENT

UNSET

6-Month Lease Avail.

SMALL QUIET BLDG.

Rooftop pool, X-St. Strathmore --------deck, central air, CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS Hrwd. flrs., dishwasher, elevator, intercom • 1 B d r m . + 1 B a t h • & SHOPPING . heated pool, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, Controlled access, 310/531-3992 BEVERLY HILLS parking, laundry facility. entry, on-sight lndry., prkg. gym, parking. 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. Close to Everything. • Free WiFi Access • C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • BEVERLY HILLS 310/208-3121 424/202-7286

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Contact Haim at

BRENTWOOD

S —————–––– •11730 •••• N

• • • BRENTWOOD •

Totally redone. Hdwd. • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • flrs., cathedral open B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • beam ceilings, central BEVERLY HILLS • GORGEOUS UNITS • air, large yards. QUIET, LIVING. Central air, large VERY PRIVATE . BHPO. Balcony, dishwasher, balcony, pool, elevator, $3,950/Month elevator, intercom on-site laundry, Call: 310/276-7438 entry, on-site intercom entry. laundry, parking. 320 N. La Peer Dr. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. P LEASE C ALL : • 310/246-0290 • REMODELED HOUSE CLOSE TO 310/435-3693 5 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH SHOPS & DINING ************ Beverly Hills Granite counters, wood 138 N. Hamilton Dr. Border of B E V ERLY HILLS floors, full appliances, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • central air/heat, 2 car Kitchenette, microwave, 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. • Spacious • • garage, beautiful yard. Controlled access, • $4,800/MO. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • laundry facility

323/244-9470

310/449-1100

“The Mission ”

Patio, stove, • Westwood • controlled access, Single+Loft+1 Ba. on-site laundry, prkg. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 1 Bd.+Loft+11/2 Ba. 1307 Barry Ave. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) 310/473-1509

to school, freeway ————— Close —————–––– & transportation.

BEVERLY HILLS

2 Bdrm. + 11/2 Bath

Single

310/394-7132 Apt. on Doheny w/garage 4 Blks. to Beach. WiFi, central air/heat, for 2 tandem spots, fireplace, patio, S A N T A M O N I C A W/D on site, LARGE, 2600 Virginia Ave. controlled access, lots of closets and light • S p a c i o u s • pool, elevator, parking, dishwasher, central air/heat. • 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath • laundry facility. Appox. 1,100sf. Contact Haim at 310/312-9871 Patio, dishwasher, Shopping & Dining in 323/244-9470 on-site laundry, parking. Brentwood Village

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HOUSES FOR RENT

Heated pool, balcony, a/c, dishwasher, controlled access, elevator, laundry room, parking.

LOW MOVE -IN ! ~ WEST ~ L.A.’S FINEST, MOST L O S A N G E L E S LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL * * * * * * ••••••

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—————–––– —————–––– B & U.C.L.A. C WESTWOOD • BRENTWOOD • — — — — — – – – – 1380 Midvale Ave. 922 S. Barrington Av. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ RENTWOOD

granite counters, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry,

LOSE

parking & WiFi.

• Very close to UCLA • • • • • & Westwood Village . Fireplace, balcony, 417 S. Barrington Av. 2 B d . + 2 B a . 310/208-5166 wet bar, dishwasher, : : : : : : : : : : : : 1 B d . + 1 B a . 1 Bd. +Den +1 Ba. • laundry facility, • 2 Bdrm. • +1 Bath • elevator, parking. WiFi, pool, elevator, W E S T W O O D Close to shops+dining. : : : : : : : : : : : : controlled access, on• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • = BRENTWOOD =

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310/826-0541

Hardwood floors, sight laundry, parking. pool, laundry facility, BRENTWOOD controlled access, prkg. C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . 310/473-1509 519 S. Barrington Ave. Close to ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ Brentwood Village.

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1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath

• 310/440-5051 •

• WESTWOOD •

VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE 10933 Rochester Ave.

1409 Midvale Ave.

••••

•••

••••

2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba. • Single • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • 1

•

• • • •

WiFi, a/c, intercom Bright unit. Jr . Executive Dishwasher, On-site entry, laundry facility, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. B R E N T W O O D • J r. E xe c u t i v e • laundry, parking. C LOSE TO C EDARS , Balcony, controlled 11931 Goshen Ave. Spacious a/c, fireplace, elevator, parking, pool. Close to B EVERLY C ENTER , access, a/c, stove, • • • • pool, controlled access, Close to U.C.L.A. Brentwood Village. • • R ESTAURANT R OW . elevator, laundry 310/478-8616 310/472-8915 • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • laundry fac., prkg. 310/531-3992 facility, parking.

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• • •

• 310/247-8689 • • Free WiFi Access • Granite counters, BRENTWOOD WILSHIRE Close to Cedars-Sinai, BEVERLY HILLS 310/473-5061 * * CORRIDOR built-in appliances, Beverly Center & 11988 Kiowa Ave. 8725 Clifton Way Close To U.C.L.A. 10530-10540 dishwasher, on-sight • BEL AIR • Newly Remodeled Trendy Robertson Bl. • • • • • • • Wilshire Bl. laundry, parking. 1 B d . + 1 Ba. WESTWOOD • 2 Bdrm.+ Private • • ∞ 310/207-1965 ∞∞∞∞∞ 10905 Ohio Ave. ∞ Den+2 Bath • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • • • • • Guest Wing 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. Large & Bright Unit. • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •• Lrg. unit. Balcony, • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Bdrm.+Ba.+Bonus Rm. ( • • • ----- • • • ) Elevator, controlled Walk-in closet, 1628 Westgate Ave. Luxury Living • • Single • • 2nd flr., sundeck, lounge, 2 B d . + 1 11/ 22 B a . access, on-site ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ intercom entry, laundry with valet, • • cental air, parking. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. laundry facility, Bright & Airy. lush garden Wifi, Bright, controlled Seeking professional facility, elevator, prkg.

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w/ good credit. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • No smoking. No pets. Close to Cedars, $2,450/Month restaurants, shopping lauriewynngolden@ & transportation. aol.com

• 310/276-1528 •

Dishwasher, balcony, parking. access, balcony, Intercom entry, on-sight Close to pool, elevator, parking, on-sight laundry facility, prkg. Brentwood Village, laundry facility. Close To U.C.L.A. Shops & Restaurants. Close to transportation. to Cedars/shops/trans.

• • • • • •

Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close

310/247-8689

• 310/826-4889 •

310/820-1810

310/864-0319

surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc. Dishwasher, central air, balcony. Call: 310/470-4474

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PLOT FOR SALE

**CENTURY CITY** WILSHIRE CORRIDOR

BEVERLY HILLS B E V . H I L S 9 0 2 1 0

2220 S. Beverly Glen

PRIME LOCATION 2 BDRM, 2 BA. CONDO

• Single • • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • •• •• L o t s o f • • • • Character & Charm ! Alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom entry, WiFi and more.

• 310/552-8064 • RRooftop jacuzzi with panoramic city views.

—————–––– CULVER CITY 3830 Vinton Ave. • • Single • • • • •• •• •

HIGH-RISE 3 Bd.+3 Ba. Condo

Full Service Bldg. 24-hrs., Includes: All utilities+cable, valet, Newly remodeled with pool, gym, rec. room. hardwood floors/carpet, STUNNING VIEWS! granite kitchen, shutters, $4,500/Month wet bar, balcony and 2 818/919-8008 side-by-side parking. BEVERLY HILLS $2,600/MO. HUGE 3,000 SQ. FT. Call 702/491-8060 3 BD + 2 BA CONDO In Spanish 4-Plex Lower corner unit. P R I M E L O C A T I O N private entry, balcony, S A N T A M O N I C A hardwood floors, fireNorth of Wilshire place, Central A/C, high ceilings, alarm, double 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath garage. Pets OK. Close L ARGE & B EAUTIFUL to shops & restaurants. Upper front unit. Hard$3,990/MO. Call 310/890-5576 wood floors, appliances, patio, front+back yard. S A N T A M O N I C A 7-Blocks to Beach N o r t h o f W i l s h i r e $2,595/Month

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North Palm Dr.

439 S. LE DOUX BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

Lrg. 1+1 • $2,095 Newly Remodeled Front unit. Crown moldings, recessed lights, wood flrs, cental air, abundant closets, complete amenities, prkg, garden patio, pool.

310/560-8787

————— —————–––– *KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

WESTWOOD 336 S. Doheny Dr. M E M O R I A L P A R K 1 BD + 1 BATH UPPER

Double Plot Granite Kitchen & Bath. For Sale in Sold Out Newly remodeled with Exculsive Area spacious living & dining Oppisite Chapel. room, hardwood, stove, fridge, lots of closets,

2 BEDROOM + 2 BATH parking, laundry facility. Hardwood floors, w/d $1,495/MO. hook-up, dishwasher. Call 310/980-3296 $1,900MO. ————— By appointment only. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Call 323/244-9470 417 S. Arnaz #103

Please Call For More Information:

310/273-6060

470 Miscellaneous WANTED

COLLECTOR

all listings are on 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH LOOKING Pool, sauna, fridge, centurycityliving.com —————–––– $1,295/MO. TO BUY dishwasher intercom Valet and Guest BEVERLY HILLS Modern unit, Clean quiet V a n i t y I t e m s entry, elevator, on-site Parking. Huge Heated ————— laundry, parking. & Older TRIANGLE 310/841-2367 building. No pets. Pool, Security Staff, —————–––– Doorman & House- SUPERB LOCATION Call 310/271-2698 P e r f u m e B o t t l e s H O L L Y W O O D • CONDO QUALITY • 310/666-8360 man, Switchboard Newly Remodeled ————— (any size / empty ok) 8 4 3 4 th S t . 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. — — — — — – – – – Tennis, Fitness Center No Avon. Remodeled • Single JUNIOR & 1 BEDROOM Beverly Hills Adj. 2 Bd. + Den + 2 Ba. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Business Center • Bachelor P LEASE CALL: rd 3 & Robertson APARTMENTS $3,695/Month Bedford/Olympic Controlled access, New kitchen w/ granite, 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO S.S. appl., hrwd.+stone+ $2,150/MO. tile flrs., french doors, 323/851-3790 balcony, a/c, lrg. closets, Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. Close to Everything. dishwasher, controlled Lower unit with fridge, access, elevator, M I D - W I L S H I R E laundry room, parking. washer/dryer in unit 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. Heated pool/gym/sauna. and 2 car parking. • • • • • Also, 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. Call 310/880-7281

laundry facility. Utilities Included.

—————–––– Spacious 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath • • • • •

310/980-3384

4 Blks. to Beach.

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Balcony, controlled 1017 S. SHERBOURNE access, parking, elevator, on-site laundry. Very Private & Spacious Close to shopping, 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH upper unit with breakfast great restaurants and formal dining room. and Metro. Yard, laundry & parking. 213/738-9849

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

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401 S. HOOVER St. * * * * * * * * * * * *

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

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

** HUGE LUXURY ** 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Control access, pool, Wood floor, walk-in dishwasher, elevator, closet, breakfast area, on-site laundry and Granite/Marble kitchen parking. and bath, fancy bar, 213/385-4751 hi-ceiling with crown molding. laundry in unit, 2 BDRM, 2.5 BATH 2 side by side parking, storage & much more. IMMAC/BRIGHT Pets ok. $3,250/MO. 2,047 sq.ft. CONDO Call 213/841-5599 121 S. CANON DR. #202 Gourmet Kitchen, Inside B E V E R L Y H I L L S 336 S. Rexford Dr. Laundry, Large Master with 2 B d . + D e n + 2 B a . Spa+Steam, Hardwood • • N E W L Y • • Floors, Beautiful Baths, • • U P D A T E D • • Control Access Elevator, Hardwood floors, a/c, laundry, covered prkg. Pool. $4,750/MO . PRIVATE FRONT YARD. $2,700/Month Steve Geller

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Coldwell Banker 310/922-2141

310/247-8547 310/433-1949

—————–––– FREE RENT! Pico/Robertson 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $2,150 L IGHT & A IRY C O R N E R . New custom built-ins in kitchen, dry bar, balcony, patio, huge closets, a/c, central heat, 2-car prkg., laundry facility. Cat OK.

Exceptional Condition! 323/937-3737

NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY

Call for latest properties

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

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JUMBO 1 BED / 1 BATH $3,000/MO Totally Renovated Huge private patio Quiet Location

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2 BED / 2 BATH $3,100/MO

BEVERLY HILLS

High Floor. Renovated Large Balcony. 270 degree views. Hardwood & Granite

2BD + 2BA CONDO

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BRIGHT & SPACIOUS

2 BED /2 BATHS $3,600/MO

A/C, closets galore, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, one

High Floor. Fabulous Renovation. Unobstructed City Views. Hardwood Floors. Open Kitchen. Stone Counters 2 Jumbo Balconies

car parking & laundry facility. $2,100/MO. Pictures avail. by e-mail. Call 323/377-8674

www. bhcourier .com

MUST SEE! 310/990-3266

Carpets, mini-blinds, stove, refrigerator, balcony, parking. No pets. $1,100Month

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

310/650-1517

472 BAGS WANTED

310/275-0467

—————–––– WANTED BEVERLY HILLS • • • • • • •

• • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • —————–––– • GORGEOUS UNITS •• BEVERLY HILLS Central air, large

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH balcony, pool, elevator, $1,595/MO. on-site laundry,

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2 BED /2 BATHS $3,500/MO

Wood/tile flr., balcony,

Hardwood floors, large closets, washer & dryer in unit, new kitchen appliances, and subterranean parking. Starting at $1,895

C O M PA C T 1 B D R M .

Wood floors, Stove, intercom entry. Renovated. Large Balcony A/C, Fireplace, Parking. 320 N. La Peer Dr. Lower Floor. Tree Top Views Pet Ok. Special: 1/2 • 310/246-0290 • Hardwood & Granite. Luxurious Securtiy deposit OAC. CLOSE TO Baths. Recessed Lighting TV & Stereo Sound Call 310/278-8999 S H O P S & D I N I N G

————— On South Rexford

LARGE & BRIGHT,

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS; CHANEL, GUCCI HERMES, AND DESIGNER HANDBAGS VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE • O P P O RT U N I T Y • ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM Low Mileage 27K

AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE • Unique Color • S e r i o u s B u y e r O n l y. $169,000 Call: 323/217-7707

BEVERLY HILLS

S E R V I C E

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NO JUNE GLOOM THIS YEAR?

Education Partner

Guest Commentaries on The Measure E Question

ABROGATION / NULLIFICATION By Robert K. Tanenbaum In 2008, the people of Beverly Hills in a special election voted to approve a school bond issue designated Measure E. The ballot statement provided, inter alia, in relevant unequivocal terms the following proviso: “To provide safe and modernized school facilities . . . the Beverly Hills Unified School District shall issue bonds at legal interest rates subject to mandatory audits, independent citizens oversight without an estimated increase in tax rates.” The bond was valued at $334 million. During the course of the 2008 election Measure E campaign, the Board of Education representatives promised and recited with precision the ballot language, time after time, both at public forums and memorialized in campaign literature, that there would be NO increase in our property tax rate. Many of the voting public relied on that promise and cast their ballots given that assurance approving Measure E. That was then–but, now, BHUSD officials seek to accelerate the bond payment schedule that will trigger an increase in our property tax rate. At present, our property taxes are set at $49.71 per $100,000 of assessed value. On Tuesday, June 25, the school board plans to vote to increase in our property tax rate from $49.71 to $114 per $100,000 of assessed value. The following chart diagrams the stunning financial impact to our private and commercial property taxes: Assessed value (in millions of $)

2 3 4 5 6 10

You NOW pay annually:

994.20 1,491.30 1,988.40 2,485.50 2,982.60 4,971.00

New Rate if BHUSD Approves

2,280.00 3,420.00 4,560.00 5,700.00 6,840.00 11,400.00

EXTRA $$$ YOU WILL PAY ANNUALLY IF RATE INCREASED

The title: “June Gloom” has usually been attached to this month. After “April Showers” and “May Flowers” along came “June Gloom.” It was a month of low temperatures and overcast skies–whetting our appetite for a warm summer. This year has been unpredictable in many ways, including a very ungloomy June. In fact, it has been a month of very high temperatures and sunny skies. The sustained heat has made our forests bone dry with the resultant raging forest fires in the West and floods in the East. It makes me wonder: what kind of July shall we have? The fact is that weather is always changing, and what happens in the Los Angeles basin can be affected in what happens in Japan or Alaska or wherever, and these influences are affected by what happens still elsewhere. I cannot tell you how many times I was engaged to perform a garden wedding ceremony in “sunny” July, only to have it rain heavily that day and that day only. I vividly recall one Sunday in June years ago when a groom, who would one day head a local television station, invited me to perform his wedding at a friend’s beach house in Malibu. I brought along my portable Huppah (wedding canopy) and erected it on the porch of the house. It was a very romantic setting. However, just as the couple was ready to march to the Huppah, it suddenly began to drizzle. We bustled about, taking down the Huppah and arranging it indoors. The minute we were ready the sun burst out over the ocean. The groom begged me to reset the Huppan outdoors. We did. And would you believe it ? The minute we were ready it began to rain again, heavily. Down went the Huppah and we fled indoors where the service finally took place accompanied by the clatter of the raindrops. I wish I could say that all this bustle resulted in a peaceful marriage but it did not. They were divorced not long after, leaving me with conflicting memories of a day in unpredictable “June Gloom” many years ago.

1,285.80 1,928.70 2,571.60 3,214.50 3,857.40 6,429.00

The fundamental operating coherent which underlies our political and civic institutions as well as our personal relationships is that concept we call credibility/trust. Today, more so than in recent memory, those responsible for maintaining the integrity of our institutions have too often betrayed the trust reposed in them by the people. We witness it on a national level and now here at home in our City. If the Board of Education membership believes in good faith that the acceleration of the payment schedule of the Measure E bond issue is necessary, then each board member owes it to the people of our City to put their latest proposal on the ballot and have it undergo campaign scrutiny and potential approval by our voting residents. We expect our Board of Education members to reflect the highest standards of conduct as role models for our children and for all our people. Certainly, we are a moral people; we try to institutionalize virtue. To so engage, enhances not only the dignity of our institutions but adds immeasurably to the quality and character of us all. Almost 50 years ago, President Kennedy was to deliver his last planned speech in Dallas. The last words of that address are especially appropriate relative to this school board crisis: “Except the Lord from the city and the watchman waketh but in vain.” Editor’s Note: Mr. Tanenbaum is a former mayor of Beverly Hills

WHAT THE SCHOOL BOARD FACES

By Lewis Hall My colleagues and I know that school-age children in the Beverly Hills Unified School District who do not or cannot opt for private or home school are legally required to enter one of the five campuses that we represent as trustees. We have a moral obligation to make our schools as safe as possible and to correct any and all deficiencies. And we have an obligation to do this as quickly as possible. Lately, your school board has spent many hours in study sessions and ad hoc meetings with consultants and architects to shape a plan that meets the needs for all schools within the budget that Measure E provides. We have produced an 80-page informative that was inserted in this newspaper and distributed to over 17,000 residents. We have conducted four public meetings to explain the plan and the need to complete construction on the school facilities as quickly as possible. Also, we have listened to concerns of the residents and we appreciate the strong support we have received. Voting to accelerate the bond is a difficult decision and requires a choice between something bad (increasing property taxes) and something worse (leaving our students in substandard facilities). We were elected to make not just the easy decisions but the hard ones too. Board members have made two trips in the last two weeks to Sacramento to testify before the Senate Education Committee in support of our Measure E bond. Obviously, we care about the students AND we care about the community. We regret the controversy about the tax rate and we regret the short-term cost it means. We believe the community will recognize the difficult choices we have and will support the outcome. Editor’s Note: Mr. Hall is a member of the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY The Courier welcomes and appreciates “Letters to the Editor.” Remember the following guidelines: (1) The shorter the better; (2) Refrain from personal attacks or insults; (3) Keep to one topic; (4) Above all, do not send letters appearing elsewhere. Email: myopinion@bhcourier.com; Facsimile: 310-271-5118; Mail to: The Courier, 8840 W. Olympic Blvd. Beverly Hills CA 90211

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