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Camp Beverly Hills kids celebrated July 4th at La Cienega Park. 4
Beverly Hills Softball AllStars Win District 25 championship. 4
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Five BHHS seniors earned the Dorothy & Sidney Factor Scholarships 5
By Matt Lopez The Rodeo Drive Committee got some of its requested funding approved by the Conference and Visitors Bureau/Marketing liaisons, Mayor Willie Brien and Vice Mayor John Mirisch, Tuesday at a council study session. Mirisch and Brien recommended approval of $255,000 in funding for the Rodeo Drive Committee during the 201213 fiscal year, but held off on making a decision on an additional $110,000 requested by the committee for holiday decor. On June 19, the committee requested $365,000 for a host of events including the Walk of Style, Father’s Day Concours INDEPENDENCE DAY—Hundreds of Holmby Hills residents lined the streets Wednesday morning for the d’Elegance, a new event called Ice Cream ninth annual Holmby Hills Property Owners Association Fourth of July Parade. There were no official
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Democrats Aim To Children’s Hospital L.A. Welcomes New Co-Chairs Coleman Override Pension Votes By Laura Children’s Hospital Los By Laura Coleman and Matt Lopez Legislative Democrats are attempting to override pension reforms enacted by voters in San Diego with the June 5 passing of Proposition B. The pension reform, passed by 66 percent of voters, eliminates traditional pensions for most new city hires and imposes a five-year cap on the portion of current workers' salaries used to calculate future pensions. “The Governor and state legislature (see ‘PENSION,’ page 17)
Tom Sullivan golf tourney benefits Blind Children’s Center. 9
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Liaisons Meet Rodeo Drive Committee Halfway
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The L.A. Kings brought the Stanley Cup to Children’s Hospital L.A. 5
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Angeles this month announced the election of Cathy Siegel Weiss and Theodore Samuels as cochairs of the hospital’s Board of Trustees. They succeed outgoing board co-chairs Marion Anderson and Jack Pettker. Both new co-chairs touted the creation of the Marion and John E. Anderson Pavilion, a 317-bed state-of-the-art inpatient tower which opened
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in July last year, as one of the most powerful accomplishments the board has been involved with under their watch.
“It’s a magnificent institution and all you have to do is look at the quality of the staff, the doctors and the nurs(see ‘CHLA,’ page 9)
New Tax Exemption Could Lure Car Dealerships Away From Beverly Hills By Laura Coleman The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday 12-0 to eliminate the business tax for the sale of new cars in its latest attempt to lure auto dealers from the high-
profile City of Beverly Hills to a lower-cost destination. Last year, in response to Beverly Hills BMW’s move into Los Angeles, City Attorney Larry (see ‘CAR TAX,’ page 16)
ALL EYES AND EARS FROM THE CENSOR POLICE— Nikki Minaj won the Best Female Hip Hop Artist Award for the third consecutive year during the BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium.
DRIVING ACADEMY—Mercedes-Benz is promoting safe summer driving for teenagers and young people with the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy.
Mercedes-Benz Promotes Summer Safety With Driving Academy
Beyonce won the Best Female R&B Artist, and Cissy Houston sang Bridge Over Troubled Water in memory of her daughter Whitney, leaving the crowd in tears. The Censor Police were very watchful during Nikki’s performance and acceptance speech. She thanked BET “for keeping this category alive for female rappers past, present and future.” More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6.
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By Matt Lopez Buckle your seatbelt, because this might cause you to hit the breaks on your plans for summer driving–the most deadly time of the year for young drivers to be on the road. Seven of the top 10 deadliest driving days in 2010 occurred between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and 5 of those fell right in the heart of the summer
(June 10, July 4 and 9, August 8 and 14). Mercedes-Benz is doing its part to help keep young drivers educated about potential pitfalls with the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy, a DMV-certified teen driving school in L.A. The academy says, among other things, parents should have discussions with their teenagers about route planning and road rules, establish a parent-teen (see ‘MERCEDES,’ page 16)
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING DATE: TIME:
July 26, 2012 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard
LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280 A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The City of Beverly Hills has prepared an Initial Study for a proposed new 14,268 square foot office building project located at 9898 Charleville Boulevard, and the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Project and Mitigated Negative Declaration on July 26, 2012 at 1:30 PM or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
toward the center of the property that would have a maximum height of 70’4”. Environmental Review. The City prepared an Initial Study to determine the proposed project’s potential impact on the environment. After reviewing the Initial Study and the identified mitigation measures for the project, the City has determined that this project may have a significant effect on the environment, but by implementing certain mitigation measures, the project's potentially significant effects could be reduced to less than significant levels. Accordingly, a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared, and will be considered by the Planning Commission at its July 26, 2012 public hearing. Public Review and Comment on Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. Public comments on the adequacy of the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will be received by the City for a period of 20 days. The 20-day review period will extend from July 6, 2012 to July 25, 2012. Comments should be directed to (Emails will also be accepted at: rgohlich@beverlyhills.org):
Project Location. The project site is located at 9898 Charleville Boulevard, in the City of Beverly Hills, at the southwest corner of the intersection of Charleville Boulevard and South Santa Monica Boulevard. The site is comprised of five parcels of land, Assessor Parcel Numbers 4328-002-010, -011, -012, -013, and -034.
City of Beverly Hills Department of Community Development 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, California 90210 ATTN: Ryan Gohlich, Senior Planner
Project Description. The proposed project includes a Vesting Tentative Map to create two new parcels from the five that are currently listed above; demolition of an existing 11,000 square-foot office building; and construction of a 14,268 square-foot commercial office building with associated subterranean parking and an ancillary utility building. The proposed project also includes a request for a zoning ordinance text amendment applicable to commercially zoned property that would establish provisions allowing the Planning Commission to modify certain development standards for projects determined to be of “significant architectural value.” For this project, the Planning Commission will be asked to consider modification of the allowable height for unoccupied architectural projections, and modification of applicable parking standards to allow the use of 17 compact parking spaces (40% of the 43 proposed spaces). The occupied portions of the office building are proposed at a maximum height of two stories (45’). Additionally, the proposed project includes three unoccupied architectural features located
Public Review: Copies of the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for public review at the following locations: City of Beverly Hills City Hall Planning Division and Office of the City Clerk 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Beverly Hills Public Library 444 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210
The City’s website: www.BeverlyHills.org The case file on this project, which includes the plans and applications, is available for public review at the Community Development Department, 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ryan Gohlich, Senior Planner at 310-285-1194.
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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S FUN ON THE FOURTH — Kids from Camp Beverly Hills celebrated the 4th of July at La Cienega Park. Bottom row (from left): Dario Garrett, Adele Murphy, Daniela Artzyeli, Isabela Michaels, Edan On, Harel Hanoch, Gaddiel Noveck, Elijah Imani, Dalia Benor, Natalia Cohen, Michael Artzyeli, Yonah Acoca, Second row (from left): Volunteer Kyra Lindsay, Recreation Leader Donovan Lewis, Sean Coffey, Julia Coffey, Tori Hwang, Recreation Leader Anndi Daniello, Recreation Leader Magdalena Ayala,Walker Shanahan, Isabella Murray, Aliza Benor, Sarah Dorn, Shana Simanian, Chaerim Kim-Worthington, Leah Acoca, Top row (from left): Clement Murphy, Garrett Volk.
Voters Control Future Of Assessors Office By Laura Coleman Voters wil have an opportunity to make the job of future Los Angeles County Assessors an appointed post following
Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors vote 3-2 to place a referendum on the November ballot to make the job an appointed post. Supervisors Gloria Moli-
na and Zev Yaroslavsky voted against the referendum. Supervisors Michael Antonovich, (see ‘ASSESSOR,’ page 11)
City Moves Closer To Welcoming L.A. Fitness By Matt Lopez L.A. Fitness took a big step toward finding a residence in Beverly Hills at last Thursday’s Planning Commission meeting when the commission ap-
proved a Conditional Use Permit and recommended a Zone Text Amendment for the health club to open at 9100 Wilshire Boulevard. The moves put L.A. Fitness
Firefighters Will Receive Pay Increase Under New MOU By Matt Lopez A Memorandum of Understanding that will see members of the Beverly Hills Firemen's Association receive slight bumps in salary was unanimously approved Tuesday by the City Council. Under the new MOU, which lasts until Oct. 5, 2015, fire personnel will receive a 1
percent base salary increase beginning July 1, 2013 and ending on July 1, 2015. Also effective in 2013 are changes to the retirement employee contributions. Beginning July 1, 2013, employees must pay 1 percent of the employee contribution to (see ‘FIREFIGHTERS,’ page 9)
SQUEEK SQUEEK– Squeeks is a 3 month old Chihuahua/Dachshund puppy. He will grow to be about 10 pounds and would be a great addition to any loving family. Those interested in adopting this sweet “Chiweenie” can contact Kira Lorsch at 4Dogs@RHLGroup.co m or visit FurBabyRescue.org
Club on the cusp of getting work started on an approximately 15,000-square-foot complex that will occupy exis(see ‘FITNESS,’ page 12)
CHARITABLE– Ronit Stone received an official appointment to the Community Charitable Foundation by the City Council at Tuesday’s meeting. Stone’s appointment is for two years and began on June 20. Stone has an extensive history working with PTA’s in the City. She has been Co-PTA President at El Rodeo and most recently, was Co-PTSA President at Beverly Hills High School.
Liaison Committee Meets New Roxbury Park Architect By Matt Lopez The Recreation and Parks Commission Liaison Committee met the new architects tasked with the redevelopment of Roxbury Park and viewed updated park designs at its meeting last month.
Mandana Motahari and Phillip Trigas of RTK Architects were introduced to the liaisons and presented updated designs, reflecting a demolition of the old building and construction from scratch of a new building. (see ‘ROXBURY,’ page 17)
City Council Amends Retirement Benefits By Matt Lopez Retirement benefits for the City’s public safety workers will change ever so slightly after the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ap-
prove an amendment to the contract between the City of Beverly Hills and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees Retirement System.
The approved amendment changes the implementation of second tier retirement benefits for the City's safety employees. It increases the age at which (see ‘BENEFITS,’ page 12)
BARKING UP THE RIGHT TREE– Westfield Century City Senior General Manager Phillip St. Pierre poses in the mall’s new park, which will kick off a grand-opening celebration with festivities and prizes at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
Westfield Century City Unveils Dog Park Tomorrow DISTRICT CHAMPS – The Beverly Hills 9/10-year-old softball All-Stars team claimed the District 25 championship last week. The final win was a 9-8 victory over tournament favorite West L.A. Pictured (from left): from left: Kate Leib, Caitlyn Halfon, Paige Corman, Dorrit Corwin, Ellie Johnston, Anna Rose Kelly, Lucy Gleeson, Mia Grossman, Lauren Witmer and Skye Hambrick. For more information on the 9/10 year old softball championship team and who they play next, see page 16.
By Laura Coleman Westfield Century City will celebrate the grand opening of its new dog park Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a range of festivities for pooches and their owners including a dog-
friendly photo booth, a raffel for a Louis Vuitton dog collar and the “Next Top Mutt” fashion show. The canine park is a first for Australia-based Westfield and (see ‘WESTFIELD,’ page 12)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> City Council Takes Another Look At Dedicated Bike Lanes By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills' push for dedicated bicycle routes moved forward Tuesday as the City Council viewed updated plans for proposed bicycle routes in the City at its study session.
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Because of time constraints, no direction was given to staff and it was agreed to continue discussion at a future formal council meeting. Deputy Director of Transportation (see ‘BIKES,’ page 18)
HONORARY DOCTORATE—Joan Seidel, a longtime Beverly Hills resident and chairman of the American Technion Society (ATS) board of directors, was given an honorary doctorate from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology at the Technion International Board of Governors (BOG) meeting in Haifa, last month. See page 14 for the full story.
Math Factor Returns To Beverly Hills By Laura Coleman Hawthorne School teachers Jeff Harris and Jesse Meyen math-tutoring summer program, the Beverly Hills Math Factor, returns for its third time
this Monday. The math enrichment program is designed to help incoming third through 10th grade students bridge the gap and get a head start (see ‘MATH,’ page 18)
Beverly Hills Resident Tricia Fisher Hopes To Be “Cool Mom” On New Reality Show By Laura Coleman Longtime Beverly Hills resident Tricia Fisher was a bit intimidated when it came time to choose a nanny for her three children. After all, every candidate she interviewed had been handselected to star in ABC Family’s new reality show “Beverly Hills Nannies” and boasted youth, education and beauty. “I remember thinking, ‘Oh great, I get the hot nanny walking around in my house with short shorts,” she told The Courier. “Can’t I get the dumpy nanny?”
‘Clue: A Staged Reading’ Comes To Coronet’s Largo Nightclub July 15 By Matt Lopez A host of Hollywood comedy stars are coming together July 15 to support the Children's Institute, Inc. and pay tribute
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The Beverly Hills High School alumna said she will star as the “cool mom” in ABC’s latest reality television (see ‘NANNIES,’ page 18)
FACTOR SCHOLARSHIP—Each year, the family of Dorothy Factor gives $2,500 to the Beverly Hills Education Foundation to be divided equally among five graduating students. In June, the five recipients of the Dorothy & Sidney Factor Vocal Music Scholarship Award, chosen by BHHS Director of Vocal Music Joel Pressman, were honored. The presentation was made at Beverly Hills High School's Choral Concert at the Peters Auditorium by Dorothy's granddaughter, Jenny Factor. From left: BHHS Director of Vocal Music Joel Pressman, BHEF President Annette Saleh, grant recipients Eugene Ko, Michelle Morochnik, Madison Kern, Stephen Kearns and Danielle Hakimi, Jenny Factor, BHEF Executive Director Matt Zarcufsky.
City To Pay Patch Media $10,000 For Services It Can Get Free Of Charge The City Council agreed Tuesday to pay $10,000 to Patch Media to provide notices and advertising for the City, beginning Aug. 1 and ending March 31, 2013. The vote passed 4-1, with Vice Mayor John Mirisch as the lone dissenter.
STANLEY CUP—Members of the Los Angeles Kings and AEG brought the Stanley Cup trophy to show the kids at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles last week. Back row (from left): Jim Fox, Kings broadcaster; Tim Leiweke, president/CEO of AEG; Luc Robitaille, Kings president); Bob Miller, Kings Hall of Fame broadcaster; Javier Arreola, Darryl Evans, Kings broadcaster; and Dustin Brown, team captain. Bottom row (from left): Bailey, Kings mascot; Max Page and Els Page.
The agreement came despite a representative from Patch Media admitting at the June 19 council meeting that the subsidiary of struggling former Internet giant AOL had been, and would continue to, post releases and information for (see ‘$10,000,’ page 18)
to an iconic board game and film. In “Clue: A Staged Reading,” stars such as Jon Cryer (Two And A Half Men), Colin Hanks
(Dexter), Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) and many more will bring to life the quirky characters that have made Clue a “cult (see ‘CLUE,’ page 18)
GEORGE CHRISTY together, made to happen on a timeline more familiar to a commercial art gallery than a serious, scholarship-generating institution … a slap-dash, flimflammery-first approach.” Green praises Schimmel as “America’s most admired and most respected curator of contemporary art.”
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The Amazing Spider-Man, starring Andrew Garfield, premiered in Westwood to thunderous applause and is anticipated to gross between $120-140 million during this six day period.
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exploded the week before Independence Day. Hours after the Supreme Court’s controversial 5-4 ruling on ObamaCare, Sony Pictures Entertainment burned up the Village and Bruin Cinemas in Westwood with the premiere of The Amazing Spider-Man. Thrills a la minute, killer stunts, breathtaking aerial cinematography, a bright quicksilver performance by Andrew Garfield, and a fine soundtrack by James Horner. A $225 million Fourth of July gift for moviegoers who’ll puzzle about the spectacular special effects that never quit. Slow to start, Spidey’s best-ever reboot, directed by Marc Webb, includes a beautiful co-star in Emma Stone.
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he lauded 29-year-old Brit actor, Andrew Garfield, hot off a Tony-nominated performance in Death Of A Salesman, nails the role. Being a Brit, Andrew has excellent diction from voice and speech training, unlike the flat untrained voices of Leonardo DiCaprio and other American superstars. Pity for them.
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id 24/7 blogosphere sniffed out the complex details of how and why it happened. Katie’s sensational break-up will have legs. Especially with the custody of Suri. “Katie does not want the Church of Scientology making all the decisions for her child,” reports the New York Post.
More is forthcoming. An Ohio-born Catholic,
Katie converted to Scientology when she wed Tom. In addition to her latter-day discomfort with the marriage, she did not want 6-year-old Suri to be indoctrinated at a “hard core” Scientology camp for children. Wasn’t it USSR’s Joseph Stalin who stated that “if he has the youngsters and the police, he owns the world?”
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ow that her 5-year marriage contract with Tom expired, she was advised by her attorney dad, Martin Holmes, and two divorce lawyers to get out. Katie is 33, as were Tom’s previous wives, Mimi Rogers and Nicole Kidman when they split. Mimi introduced Tom to Scientology.
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unexpected surprises awaits at the Ahmanson Theatre with the touring production of the Tonywinning War Horse and its phenomenal wizardry of puppetry. An irresistible World War I fable of a boy and his love of a horse coupled with the technical genius of the Handspring Puppet Company is enchanting theatergoers of all ages.
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he British military drafted one million horses for the battlefields in France, and as the story unfolds, the onstage puppets of plywood and leather begin to appear lifelike, thanks to the teams that control them. Wonderful performances from from the cast and, again, with clean diction and inflections that are a joy – nothing like stage training for teaching projection. War Horse is a once-ina-lifetime theatrical experience, and not to be missed.
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long with the fireworks of Spider-Man and the TomKat break-up, lightning struck our downtown Museum of Contemporary Art with the “crude ouster” of Paul Schimmel, its world-renowned curator of 22 years. A tsunami of criticism erupted on the international scene for those who follow the contemporary world of art. One collector blasted the firing as “a disgrace for Los Angeles.” Blogs went viral.
hen Mimi was asked by Playboy about her physical relationship with Tom, her reply was that Tom was protecting his instrument. Was this a Scientology directive? Asked ravo to L.A. Times art about her instrument, Mimi critic Christopher Knight for sighed, “It needed tuning.” acknowledging Schimmel’s “stellar international reputation atie and Tom last arrived … no curator working in the together at Vanity Fair’s Oscar United States today has a more party in March. But she did not impressive record of exhibitions attend Tom’s premieres for Rock and acquisitions in the field of he New York Post’s deep- Of Ages in Los Angeles or art since 1950 than Schimmel.” digging reporters and the intrep- London. onstop gossip surfaced n auspicious evening of after Jeffrey Deitch, a New York Page 6 | July 6, 2012 Katie Holmes stormed out of her Scientology marriage to Tom Cruise. Inflaming the print and electronic media with the shocking news, and the announcement sending flares to Tom in Iceland, who was filming the sc-fi Oblivion with Morgan Freeman and linerie model Olga Kurylenko.
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y firing Schimmel, Deitch and his enabling trustees deserve every bit of humiliation they’ve created for themselves, first with the Deitch hiring, then by presiding over a flimsy, Deitch-built exhibition schedule, one that has also included a show curated by a B-list film and soap opera actor and staged in a furniture d e a l e r ’s gallery, a D e n n i s Hopper retros p e c t ive q u i c k l y thrown together by a friend of the actor’s, and a critically panned, postWarhol show,” assesses Tyler Green of Modern Art Notes.
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ne informant cites major works that Schimmel, a born gentleman we met through art maven Dagny Corcoran, brought to the museum’s permanent collection. Twelve Mark Rothkos, invaluable works by Franz Kline, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, George Segal, the collection of the late Barry Lowen. The list goes on. “Thanks to Paul, we became world-famous.” Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm
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here is no conceivable Sally Field way to construe the week’s events as anything less than dysfunction at MoCA,” adds Judith Bobrzynski of Real Clear Arts. “If the board thought they were insulating Deitch from this decision, they made a mistake. It will take MoCA a long time to recover from this.”
hese last two examples are especially notable. They were not the years-long, field-inclusive, intensive scholarly examinations for which The Tony Award-winning War Horse at the MoCA was long Ahmanson Theatre enthralls audiences known. Instead with the wizardry of its horse puppetry. they were thrown BEVERLY HILLS
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Fashion News & Notes Ralph Lauren Signs Five-Year Deal Ralph Lauren, the 72-year-old founder, chairman/CEO of Ralph Lauren Corp., signed a new five-year employment contract on June 26 that will keep him at the helm of the company he founded until April 1, 2017. Lauren’s new compensation package is less weighted toward cash and more toward equity to be derived through stock and option awards. Under his new contract, Lauren’s salary increases 40 percent to $1.75 million a year from its previous level of $1.25 million. His target and maximum cash bonuses — phrased as “nonequity incentive plan compensation” in proxies like the one filed by the company with the SEC
Monday — are reduced to $9 million and $13.5 million, respectively, from their previous levels of $13 million and $19.5 million. In the proxy, Lauren’s reported compensation for fiscal 2012 rose 22.3 percent to $36.3 million from $29.7 million in 2011. The cash portion of his pay was unchanged, with salary and cash bonuses remaining at $1.25 million and $19.5 million, respectively. The salary and bonus numbers have remained unchanged for the past three fiscal years, with the $19.5 million representing the maximum possible and 150 percent of the target amount. The company said in its proxy that net income before taxes last year rose 23 percent above fiscal 2011 results, which also generated maximum bonus payouts.
In fact, all of Ralph Lauren’s top executive officers but Lauren — Roger Farah, president/COO; Jackwyn Nemerov, executive VP; Tracey Travis, senior VP/CFO; and Mitchell Kosh, senior VP of human resources — were eligible for and received an additional 10 percent above the maximum provision, for respective bonuses of $9.9 million, $3 million, $880,000 and $880,000. The boost in Lauren’s reported compensation last year came from a 77.6 percent advance in Lauren’s stock and option awards, which totaled $15.3 million versus $8.6 million in the prior year. Because of vesting schedules and fluctuating stock prices, these awards aren’t necessarily received by the executives earning them, but are required to be reported at fair market value at the time they are granted. WWD
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Attend Wimbledon The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge popped up in the royal box at Wimbledon on Wednesday to cheer on Andy Murray during his quarterfinal match against David Ferrer. This is the young royals’ second visit to the All England Club as a married couple. The Duchess wore an Alexander McQueen cable knit cream sweater dress with sailor collar and navy trim — an outfit she wore last sum-
mer during the royals’ tour of Canada. She teamed the pleated dress with navy L.K. Bennett heels and carried The Kate, a quilted Jaeger clutch named in her honor. WWD
Beauty Briefs We knew Summer was coming, the diet is in progress – but oh dear, we need help to satisfy those cravings. 20 Abstain appears to be the 21st century approach to try in conjunction with that diet. The rare fruit and spice oils combat overindulgence by triggering olfactory satisfaction to subdue your appetite. Your first reaction may be “is this for real” and it may well be – probably worth stopping by Fred Segal and buying the convenient air flight bottle for $29.
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BLIND CHILDREN’S GALA — Pat Boone ,second from left, and friends David Braun, Robert Toomire, Pat Boone and Doug Koch hit the course for the Tom Sullivan Blind Childrens Center Celebrity Golf at Rivera Country Club. The annual event raises funds for the center that serves children who are blind or visually impaired, from birth to second grade, and their families. This year's festivities included a golf clinic hosted by world renowned golfer, Lee Trevino. Photo by Mark West
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CalPERS, with an additional 1 percent due each of the next two years for a total of 3 percent employee retirement contribution. Some bonuses will be modified as well, with the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) bonus being added to base salary and Educational and Assignment bonuses being calculated as a percentage of base salary. The City will reduce the
amount of compensatory time off. Beginning immediately, fire personnel who work an overtime shift are only allowed to accrue up to 12 hours of compensatory time off. The City’s Chief Financial Officer Scott G. Miller said that while the new MOU will result in cost increases of approximately $461,400 for the City, modifications to retirement, benefits, bonuses and compensatory time will end up saving the City about $2.3 million by the end of the agreement.
es,” Samuels said. “If you think about the impact of the mission...giving sick kids a full and healthy life...I think for both of us it’s humbling and exciting.” Samuels, a Pasadena resident who also chairs the hospital’s Governance Committee and is vice chair of the Finance Committee, said he was immediately drawn to participate in the hospital’s success during a site visit with his son and joined the board in 2004. “All you have to do...is sit in the lobby for five minutes and it takes your breath away,” he described. “You see the pain and fear of the
patients coming in, and also their families; you see the quality and concern and the love and capability of the staff; and you see a lot of wonderful outcomes.” Samuels also serves on the Executive, Advancement, Strategy Advisory and Compensation Committees. Weiss, who chairs the hospital’s Safety, Quality and Service Committee and is a founding member of the Children’s Fund 100, said it was crucial that the board continues to expand the reach of the hospital, increase philanthropic efforts and raise awareness of the hospital’s capabilities and excellent research facilities. The longtime Beverly Hills resident, who recently
America’s Soul In The Balance Author At Museum Of Tolerance On Thursday, July 26 At the height of World War II, four lawyers in the U.S Treasury Department discovered that diplomats in the State Department had covered up reports of the Nazi extermination scheme. Treasury lawyers charged the diplomats with being “accomplices of Hitler.” Author Gregory J. Wallance discusses his book and the forces that shaped the State Department decision.
The event will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 26 in The Museum of Tolerance, 9786 W. Pico Blvd. A reception and booksigning will follow. There is no charge for the event but advance reservations and required. These may be made online at: www.museumoftolerance .com/AmericasSoulInTheBalance.
moved to the Wilshire Corridor, joined the board in 2002. “I would consider my term as co-chair successful, if we are able in concert with our board and all the people who make Children’s Hospital Los Angeles the place it is...to leave it in a better state than we found it,” Weiss said. Weiss is immediate past chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. She was formerly an entertainment lawyer and holds a bachelor’s degree from Stanford, and a law degree from University of California Hastings College of Law.
POLICE BLOTTER BURGLARY 6/29 100 N. Palm Dr. (Loss $900) 6/29 400 N. Camden Dr. (Loss $1,650) 6/30 9600 Wilshire Blvd. (Loss $70) ROBBERY 7/1 400 S. Beverly Dr. (Loss $377) 7/1 9800 Wilshire Blvd. (Loss $300) GRAND THEFT 9/1/11 200 N. Crescent Dr. (Loss $29,000) 2/23 9200 Burton Way (Loss $8,800) 6/20 300 N. Palm Dr. (Loss $5,336)
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PA G E T E N •Cointreau’s Friday Night Pool Soirees At Beverly Hills Hotel As part of the continuing celebration of the 100th anniversary of The Beverly Hills Hotel, Cointreau is introducing a summer bar cart cocktail program poolside Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning July 13 through Aug. 24. Mixologists will concoct signature drinks and there will be performances by the
Aqualillies, a synchronized swimming group. The 7-week series will benefit Project Angel Food, which cooks and delivers free meals to persons affected with life threatening illnesses. •Free Private Sessions On AntiAging, Beauty Problems Set Betty Guy-Willis of Beverly Hills will offer complimentary private classes on anti-aging and beauty problems, throughout the summer at Westside Aesthetics, 11645 Wilshire Blvd. These will address revers-
NEW MEDIA SEMINAR–The Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors hosted an informational seminar with Michael Eisner's new Beverly Hills’ company, Vuguru, on the placement and profit making potential of scripted, story-driven content on new media and the Internet, which many believe is the future of small screen production and a major outlet for creative content. More than 100 attended the event held at io/LA, a media incubation space for content and distribution. Pictured below (from top left): moderator Rick Feldman, president of the National Association of Television Programming Executives); Drew Baldwin, Caucus president of New Media; Vuguru’s CEO Larry Tanz, head of production Amy Kim, and general counsel/head of business operations David Shall. Bottom row, panel chairs Syd Vinnedge and Albert Fisher; Norman Powell, Caucus president, and Chuck Fries, event chair. Photo by John Blanchette
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ing, correcting and erasing signs of aging like wrinkles, dark under-eye circles, spider veins and sagging neck. Classes of from 3 to 6 participants also include facial exercises, yoga positions and methods from foreign and ancient cultures. These are offered Monday through Friday from 2-5 ,and Saturday, noon-3 p.m., through Aug. 31. For more information, call 310-652-7290. •Landry Design Group Wins Five Awards For Home Designs Landry Design Group earned 5 “Gold Nugget” awards awards for luxury home designs at last Thursday’s 49th annual PCBC Conference in San Francisco. •GLAZA Presents ‘Best of Music In The Zoo’ Next Friday The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) will present “Best of Music in the L.A. Zoo Night,” with a program of classic rock, blues, and pop, from 6-9 p.m., Friday, July 13 at the zoo. Performances take place throughout the zoo and botanical gardens, picnics will be permitted, and food and beverages will be available. Tickets may be purchased at the zoo or in advance by phone at 323-6446042 or online www.laat zoo.org.
DOUBLE CELEBRATION –The Beverly Hills Bar Association celebrated its 80th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting at its new headquarters in the Rolex building at 9420 Wilshire Blvd. Pictured (from left): Leigh Leshner, Barristers past president; Jaison Benjamin, Barristers president; Julian Gold, M.D., Beverly Hills City Councilman; Marc Staenberg, BHBA executive director; Alex Stettinski, executive director of BH Chamber of Commerce; Lawrence Jacobson, BHBA president, Uzzi Raanan, BH Bar Foundation president; and Steve Raucher, BHBA immediate past president. The ceremony was followed by 80th Anniversary Celebration “Party in the Park” at Beverly Canon Gardens where Gary Greene and his Big Band Barristers entertained. Photo by Lee Salem
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Talks Books Mary Rockefeller Morgan wrote Beginning With The End: A Memoir Of Twin Loss And Healing (Vantage Point $26.95) about her twin brother. In 1961 23-year old Michael Rockefeller was lost off the jungle-lined coast of New Guinea with his body never found. This is her story of the 27 years in which her grief was unbearable. Mary and Michael were inseparable their first four years. They slept together and shared a rather tough nanny. At age 5, they were separated into different rooms on separate floors. Mary told me she used to slip out of bed to lie outside his door. There was implicit knowledge that boys and girls live different lives. Michael was assigned to his older brothers, Steven and Rodman, while Mary went to boarding school and Vassar. The news of Michael’s disappearance came two months after the family had the shocking news that their father, Nelson Rockefeller, was divorcing their mother and had asked her to go to Nevada for two months to establish residence for a “quicky” divorce. When Nelson announced he was flying to New Guinea, Mary insisted on going with him. Mary was married, but her husband, Bill, was on a six-month naval assignment in the South Pacific. I did laugh at Nelson sharing a twin bedroom in a Dutch consulate’s home. They covered the Asmat side of Dutch New Guinea. Mary writes both in the present and in memories of growing up with Michael.
A C A D E M Y SALON–Marilyn Ziering (front left) hosted a musical salon for the Coburn School Academy in her Beverly Hills home. She is joined by Coburn’s Dean Ory Shihor (top), scholarship winners Ray Ushikubo, 10, and Simone Porter, 15, along with Howard Walter, holding her favorite Maltese canine, Shayna.
When Nelson calls off the search and he goes one way and Mary returns another--one’s heart goes out to her. The epitome of what one would call “Anglo-Saxon” emotions is when her mother greets her with “We don’t cry” and insists on burning all of Michael’s personal belongings in a big bonfire. At least she spared his drawings. Later when Mary seeks help from a psychiatrist, he informs her that she isn’t really a twin but a fraternal one. Through marriages, divorces and loves, the ghost of Michael is always alive in her thoughts. Her sister Ann invited her to Colorado to take part in what Mary refers to as “the healing.” It entailed work with Steve Gallegos on a guided vision quest, spending four days in isolation on the mountain as a means of ending a part of her life which no longer existed. Mary went back to college to become a licensed psychotherapist specializing in twinless twins. After 9/11 she volunteered to work with any twin who lost their twin. Amazingly, there were 46 twins who were lost in that horror. She has a bereavement group that specializes in the unique concerns of twins. As leader of the group, there is a moment she takes the floor and tells the group of her loss and what it has caused her. The book is a catharsis and rapprochement for her brother Steven, who had no idea what she had suffered in childhood and the brothers teasing her. Mary has written a work that will help anyone, twin or not, who has lost a beloved member. www.conniemartinson.com aired and streamed on www.lacityview.org at 3 and 11.30 p.m. Program is also seen on Youtube/user/conniemartinson’schannel.
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Charitable Solicitations Commission Cites Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters By Laura Coleman The Charitable Solicitations Commission is poised to add the Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters to City’s list of “Organizations With Proceeds Less than 50 Percent of Total Receipts,” Commission Chair Lillian Raffel told The Couri-
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Sundays and holiday decor for the street. The committee recommended $255,000, an increase of $41,000 from FY 2011/12. A Decision on the $110,000 requested by the RDC for holiday decor was tabled until the July 24 council meeting. The individual breakdown
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Don Knabe and Mark RidleyThomas voted to bring the elected versus appointed decision in the hands of voters. The issue brought to light as the District Attorney’s office began investigating allegations that disgraced County Assessor John Noguez’s office lowered property taxes in Beverly Hills, Brentwood and Pacific Palisades in exchange for campaign contributions. In response to last year’s fallout
er. The last three fundraisers held by the Los Angelesbased mentoring organization each netted under 50 percent for the charity. “It is important to notify the public of organizations that net under 50 percent for
the charity so people can make an informed decision regarding their charitable giving,” Raffel said. “Our commission wants the community to make sure that their charitable dollars are being used the way the giver intends.”
for each event is as follows: the committee requested $200,000 for the Walk of Style, $30,000 for Ice Cream Sundays $25,000 for Concours. “We would really like a more robust holiday decor, including music.” said Tom Blumenthal, owner/CEO of Gearys and Rodeo's newly-opened Rolex boutique. “Rodeo Drive is a daytime street and we need to be visible and festive during
the day.” In comparison, last year the City gave $165,000 for the Walk of Style and the RDC and sponsors ended up raising an additional $167,000. The RDC raised $136,000 for last year's Concours d'Elegance while the City paid $25,000 and RDC raised an estimated $85,000 for Fashions Night Out with the City giving $25,000.
from the inaccurate property tax estimates, the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education voted last week to shave over $1 million from its 2012/13 budget. Board of Education President Brian Goldberg said that while a possible change in how the position is filled isn’t likely to impact Beverly Hills schools, corruption has a real impact on the district’s budget. The County Assessor’s office estimated that Beverly Hills would receive up to $1.5 million less than what was projected, he
said. “We relied on the County Assessors prediction to make our budgetary decisions,” Goldberg said. “As a result of the scandal, we’re facing less revenue, which is forcing us to spend down our reserve.” As a Basic Aid district, BHUSD receives more in local property taxes than is allowed by state law and like all districts, must maintain a reserve with the Los Angeles County Office of Education which must be at least 3 percent of the district’s annual budget.
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DANCE—World competitive dance champion Paul Killick stands with Louise Garvie at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Beverly Hills last Friday night in celebration of his taking ownership of the dance studio has been at 262 N. Beverly Dr. for 30 years and serves as the training ground for dancers on Dancing With The Stars, residents and professionals. For more information or to sign up for a class, contact the studio at 310-274-8867.
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zone text amendment that would strike a provision requiring the exercise club to be located in the business triangle to be able to share the facility’s parking supply. Corman said his concern was triggered when it was learned that 70 in the parking facility were being leased on a month-to-month basis to the Writer’s Guild Theater, which uses the parking lot for daytime screenings. He said L.A. Fitness didn’t appear to be aware of the theater’s use and after speaking with representatives from the Writer’s Guild, the commission decided to cut back their surplus of spots to 40.
Chief Financial Officer Scott G. Miller. “I have to say this is a step in the right direction, it doesn't go quite far enough, but baby steps is the way we'll get where we need to go,” Vice Mayor John Mirisch said. City Treasurer Eliot Finkel expressed concerns about the agreement and said in addition to the potential savings that could be realized by the City, he'd like to see a before and after chart of what the pension benefits will cost the City. “CalPERS may not be forthcoming with exact numbers, but their numbers haven't exactly been terribly reliable in the past,” Finkel said. “In the mood of transparent government... it would behoove us to show what these numbers are.” gift card giveaways for “doggie and me” shopping sprees, Ruffle Prizes throughout the day, refreshments including cupcakes and “pup-cakes” and face painting. In addition, dog-friendly shoppers can bring their apparelled canines to strut the “cat walk” for a chance to be crowned “Westfield’s Next Top Mutt” and win a year-supply of dog food. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony to kick-off the four-hour event, the dog park will be open to patrons and their pooches during normal mall hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. St. Pierre said the “low key” off-leash dog park is intended for smaller canines. “It’s just another thing that Westfield does to say we understand our customers and we want to make their shopping experience as amenable as possible,” he said.
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Higher Education Notes... Emily Baker of Beverly Hills was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester at Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must earn a GPA of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. ***** Alexander Klein of Beverly Hills received a bachelor of science degree during May commencement exercises at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. *****
The Art of Human Potential: Your Guide to Healthy Living.
Dr. John G. Sherman, D.C., D.I.B.A.K. will speak about a broader and more proactive approach to health, designed to get you living up to your potential. Thursday July 19, 2012 from 6:45pm-8pm 433 N Camden Dr, Suite 400, Beverly Hills CA 90210
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Three graduates from Beverly Hills were awarded degrees during Southern Methodist University’s May commencement ceremonies in Dallas. • Erin Symons received a bachelor of arts in sociology. • Matthew Neman received a bachelor of business administration in real-estate finance. • Melissa Joseph received a master of arts in arts management, and master of business administration in management. ***** Two Beverly Hills students graduated with the class of 2012 during Cornell University’s May commencement ceremonies in Ithaca, New York. • Ryan Afari received a bachelor of science degree in hotel/restaurant administration. • Brandon Cohen earned a bachelor of science degree in industrial and labor relations.
Meals On Wheels Seeks Volunteers Beverly Hills Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to work one day a week, MondayFriday, from 10:15 a.m.-noon delivering meals to homebound seniors in and around Beverly Hills. Volunteers must have their own car. For more information, call Pat Jacobson, volunteer coordinator, 310-423-3517
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Joan Seidel Receives Technion Honorary Doctorate Joan B. Seidel of Beverly Hills, a prominent member of the Los Angeles financial community and chairman of the American Technion Society (ATS) board of directors, was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology during the Technion International Board of Governors (BOG) meeting in Haifa, last month. Surrounded by family — including her husband, Arnold, her two sons and their families — Seidel was honored for her “years of devoted and skillful leadership at the helm of the American Technion Society,” as well as for her “inspiring enthusiasm” and the “professional expertise” she brings to her involvement. Seidel, with her husband Arnold, owns a stock brokerage firm; served as treasurer of the City of Beverly Hills (19902001); and has held leadership positions in numerous professional associations and community institutions including the Hebrew Union College, the
Los Angeles Opera and BHUSD Seidel received a Technion Honorary Fellowship in 2005. She has served as chair of the ATS National Planned Giving Committee and chair of the ATS National Investment Committee. In addition to her current role as ATS board chair, she serves on the Technion International BOG and on the ATS Western Region’s President’s Advisory Council. Seidel is also a Technion Guardian – an honor reserved for those who have reached the highest level of giving. She and her husband established the Seidel Family Graduate Fellow-
ship Fund and the Joan and Arnold Seidel and Family Tumor Biology Research Laboratory in the Technion’s David and Janet Polak Center for Cancer Research and Vascular Biology. The three-day Technion International BOG meeting followed the ATS Mission to St. Petersburg, Russia and Israel, which raised more than $6 million. Some 60 participants met Jewish community leaders in St. Petersburg. In Israel, they were treated to behind-thescenes tours of Technion laboratories and high-tech start-ups that were founded by Technion graduates.
Morrison Pays Tribute To Washington Barbara Morrison will present “A Tribute To Dinah Washington– Queen of the Blues” with The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center All-Star Big Band, at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, July 8 at the Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd. (just east of N. Highland Ave.). There is a $25 cover charge per person. Reservations for the show and dinner may be made by calling 323-466-2210 or online at www.ticketweb.com. Dinner or a two-drink minimum is required in addition to the purchase of tickets. For more information visit www.catalinajazzclub.com.
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Participants Sought For Studies On Palm Oil Supplement, Alzheimer’s Disease
MAJESTIC MEMBERS—More than 80 members of The Circle of Majesty Society, a women’s group supporting the family and prevention work of leading addiction treatment center Beit T’Shuvah, attended the fifth annual luncheon at the Beverly Hills home of Cheryn and Sam Delug. Beit T’Shuvah CEO Harriet Rossetto spoke about the dangerous image/myth of “perfection” and how Beit T’Shuvah helps clients and families deal with it. Doug Rosen, director of BTS’ Partners in Prevention Program, discussed the pressures teenagers face. BTS’ integrated programs include AA’s 12-step program, psychotherapy, creative arts therapies, meditation practice, mind-body fitness, career development and Jewish study. Society co-chairs (from left): Lois Bloom, Rossetto, Annette Shapiro, Dina Leeds, Nancy Mishkin and Ronnie Stabler, all of Beverly Hills, joined forces in 2008 to begin a program for a select group of women who exemplify the quality of “majesty.” They each receive a specially designed piece of jewelry to identify them as members of the society.
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Berman Wins Nuclear Pioneer Award
Dr. Steven O’Day, director of the Los Angeles Skin Cancer Institute at the Beverly Hills Cancer Center, discussed the epidemic of skin cancer and melanoma among younger people plus new statistics on the dangers of tanning beds, recently at the Kiehl’s store on Dr. Steven O’Day Robertson Boulevard. He also spoke about two new FDA approved breakthrough treatments for advanced melanoma and a newly approved treatment for advanced basal cell skin cancer. “Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, killing around 12,000 people in the United States each year and accounting for almost half of all cancers in the U.S.,” O’Day said. “Melanoma is by far the most deadly skin cancer accounting for more than 80 percent of skin-cancer deaths. The dramatic increase in incidence of melanoma is primarily related to ultra violet sun exposure especially in the childhood and teenage years.”
Daniel S. Berman, M.D., chief of Cardiac Imaging and Nuclear Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai’s S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center, is recipient of the Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer award for contributions to the nuclear medicine profession. He was presented the award by SNM—an international scientific and medical organization—during a meeting in Miami Beach. “Dr. Berman has contributed greatly to the field of nuclear cardiology and is responsible for creating the largest and most extensively studied patient database in cardiac imaging,” said George Segall, M.D., president of SNM. “Having received more than $23 million in research grants throughout his career, he has been credited for a great number of innovations which have become standard in today’s clinical practice of nuclear cardiology. He changed the way we practice nuclear medicine and molecular imaging for the better.” Berman is internationally recognized as a leading clinical investigator in noninvasive cardiac imaging with research focusing on new imaging methods and clinical applications of cardiac positron emission tomography, singlepositron emission-computed tomography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
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UCLA researchers are seeking adults currently taking a statin medication to help evaluate a palm oil supplement for lowering cholesterol levels. To qualify for the study, volunteers must be between 35-70, currently taking a statin medication like Lovastatin, Lipitor, Crestor, Pravastatin or Simvastatin and who are otherwise in good health. Palm oil contains the highest levels of tocotrienols, naturally-occurring Vitamin E compounds that are found in foods and may have beneficial effects on cholesterol and hyperlipidemia, a condition of abnormally elevated levels of lipids or fats in the blood. “Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for heart disease,” said principal investigator Dr. David Heber, professor of medicine and director of UCLA’s Center for Human Nutrition. “The study will help us better understand how palm oil may affect hyperlipidemia.” Participants will come to the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition for five clinic visits over the course of the three-month study. Volunteers will receive physical exams, provide blood samples and be weighed on a Tanida scale to measure the body’s lean and fat mass. After initial screening, volunteers will be randomized (similar to flipping
a coin) to receive capsules to be taken orally of either totoctrienol or a placebo. In addition, participants will be required to follow a low-fat diet developed by the American Heart Association during the course of the study. A registered dietician will provide diet instructions. The research is funded by the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition. Volunteers will be compensated for study participation. For more information, call the center at 310-825-8274 • Alzheimer’s disease affects 1 in 8 older Americans. It is the sixth leading cause of death and the only one of the top 10 for which there is no cure. However, doctors are beginning to understand the risk factors that lead to the development of Alzheimer’s. USC researchers are studying those factors and seeking to interview twins (and/or their families) who have developed Alzheimer's disease. The interview concerning life history and the course of the disease could be by phone, at the university campus or in the twins’ homes. Twins and families interested in participating in the study may contact Dr. Joanne Steuer at jsteuer@usc.edu or at 213-740-7555.
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driving agreement with a clearly defined set of expectations and commit to at least 50 hours of accompanied driving between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The academy includes programs to help young drivers prepare for their learners per-
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Wiener sent Los Angeles a cease and desist letter directing its neighbor to stop offering financial assistance to dealerships relocating as it “clearly violates state law” Gov. Code 53084. Los Angeles’ new taxation ordinance asserts that it does not violate California law and “does not fall within the prohibition of the California statute” prohibiting cities from providing financial incentives to car dealerships that relocate from within the city’s market area. “They did cease the practice of offering alternative incentives, but have pursued this alterative,” Wiener said. “The City of Beverly Hills will need to look at that.” The tax exemption, retroactive to the first of January and slated to sunset in 2020, represents an 8-year investment by Los Angeles that increased sales tax revenue will offset the loss of business taxes, according to Arent Fox attorney Aaron Brown, who heads the firm’s national auto practice. “Their expectation is that by dropping the business receipts tax, they both cause dealers who might be thinking of leaving to stay and cause dealers who might be thinking of moving to move,” Fox said. “The result of the staying and moving in would increase sales tax rev-
mit as well as customized programs for more experienced drivers. There are also parent and teen workshops, as well as safe driving and distracted driving workshops. “It’s a great program and we’re very supportive of it,” said Bruce Schulman, General Manager of Mercedes-Benz
Beverly Hills. “It’s important for kids to get the proper instruction.” “I encourage everyone to have their child go through the program,” Schulman added. For more information on the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy, visit www.mbdrivingacademy.com.
enue that would flow to the city...[and] far exceed the money they’re giving in business receipts tax.” Last year Los Angeles took in $3.2 million in business taxes and $23 million in sales tax from auto dealerships. In the five months since Audi Beverly Hills has been open in the space once occupied by Beverly Hills BMW, (the BMW dealership still retains the same name, despite no longer being in Beverly Hills), General Manager Mike Bradford said Audi Beverly Hills has become a national leader in terms of new car sales. For the past three months, the dealership has ranked in the “top six” of all 280 Audi dealerships nationwide. “Our intention is to be here a long time,” Bradford said. “We value the sense of community in Beverly Hills proper. We came to this community because we want to be a part of the community and we don’t have any desire to call ourselves Audi Beverly Hills and not be here.” According to City Councilmember Julian Gold, there are currently a number of automobile franchises now in negotiations with local landlords to return to Beverly Hills. “There are very few places in the world that have the number of luxury and super luxury dealerships that we do,” he said, citing Lamborghini, Rolls
Rolls, McClaren, Aston Martin, Mercedes, Lexus and others. “It’s an extraordinary number of luxury dealerships in a very small place. The City has for many years worked very hard to create the international reputation for luxury that we have.” Fox said eliminating the gross-receipts tax new car dealerships pay offers a “powerful incentive” to auto dealerships to choose Los Angeles. Together with the high land costs in Beverly Hills, which Fox said prompted Beverly Hills BMW and Beverly Hills Porsche to move to L.A. last year, precisely how the change will impact Beverly Hills remains to be seen. “It does make Beverly Hills less competetive,” he said. “Paying nothing is better than paying something.” Councilmember Lili Bosse said it was critical for the City to provide “the best of the best” to the business community. She touted the City’s streamlined permit process and the introduction of a concierge service to help shepherd new development through the red tape often associated with government. “Beverly Hills needs to be very aggressive in attracting and maintaining a thriving business community,” she said. Gold said the City’s business task force is already beginning to take steps to ensure Beverly Hills remains competitive. “I’m not sure that in the end, Los Angeles’ decision is a correct strategy,” he said. “At the end, it becomes a race to see who can really diminish the tax base the fastest.”
Softball All-Stars Capture District Championship For what is believed to be the first time in its 60-year history, the Beverly Hills Little League claimed a District 25 All-Star softball championship. The 9/10-year-old softball All-Stars played five games in five days, facing elimination three times en route to the district title, which culminated with a 9-8 nine-inning win over tournament favorite West L.A. on June 27. Beverly Hills defeated West L.A. 7-3, on June 26 and was three outs from victory in the decisive game with a 7-6 lead in the top of the sixth in-
ning, when West L.A.. scored twice to take an 8-7 lead. In the bottom of the sixth, Beverly Hills was down to its last out when Dorrit Corwin knocked in Skye Hambrick to tie the game at 8. Lauren Witmer finished with 3 2/3 shutout innings to put Beverly Hills in position for the win, and in the bottom of the ninth, Ellie Johnston's line drive single scored Corwin with the winning run. Beverly Hills will compete in the Section 4 tournament in Westchester, Saturday through Monday.
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By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills firefighter paramedic Mike Hand remains off-duty after sustaining injuries while battling a Los Angeles mansion fire last weekend just south of Mulholland Drive and west of Coldwater Canyon. “He is sore, but no serious injuries,” Chief Mark Embrey told The Courier. “He was hit pretty hard on the head.” Local Engine #2 responded to the call at 6:30 p.m. Friday and worked together with over 100 Los Angeles firefighters to contain the fire at 50 Beverly Park Way for more than an hour. Hand was injured when portions of the roof began to collapse and he was struck on his helmet by a falling beam.
“It was a hard enough impact that it cracked his helmet,” Embrey said. Hand was rushed Cedars Sinai Hospital in serious condition and released later that night. He is now waiting to be cleared by a specialist to return to work. Damage to the 15,500square-foot home once owned by Lisa Vanderpump of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills was estimated at $1.25 million by Los Angeles firefighters. L.A. F.D. spokesman Erik Scott said a construction crew doing waterproofing may have accidentally started the fire with a torch. City News Service contributed to this article.
Go Inside Beverly Park With Famous Architect Richard Manion For more than 20 years, architect Richard Manion has personally overseen the design of countless luxurious, timeless Beverly Park estates. On July 9, visitors can see those estates up close and persona at the Silver Screen Theater in the Pacific Design Center with Manion as he traces the history of Beverly Park at Aaroe Architectural #12, an event in Aaroe Architecture’s continuing educational series. Many of Manion’s renowned designs have been published throughout the world in different magazines and publications.
On July 9, Manion will go take visitors through the history of the exclusive, gated development known as Beverly Park. Over the years, Beverly Park has been home to CEO’s, celebrities and reality TV “Real Housewives”. Manion will also be signing copies of his newly-released book “New Classicists: Richard Manion Architecture” before and after the lecture. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. and the presentation begins at 11. E-mail RSVP@JohnAaroeGroup.com to reserve your seat.
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City OK’s List Of Master Architects By Matt Lopez The City of Beverly Hills’ first List of Master Architects was approved by the City Council Tuesday. The Cultural Heritage Commission, along with the City’s historic consultant Jan Ostashay, compiled the list of 150 architects as required after the City adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance. This includes architects, designers and builders who are known to have worked in Beverly Hills prior to 1970. Some names on the list may be from outside the City, so long as they have designed at least one or two buildings in the City which may be recognized as an iconic landmark. The list only represents about 5 percent of architects in the City, according to Susan Keene, director of Community Development. She said it represents about 500 of the approximately 8,000 properties in the City. It was created to help City staff identify historically significant properties, while acknowledging the individuals who helped contribute to those properties. “We reviewed more than 100 names and what's on the list is a product of the commission, consultants and staff,” Cultural Heritage Commission Chair Noah Furie said. “I personally
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The City hired RTK Architects in May for $157,000. Motahari and Trigas stressed to the committee that the presentation included very early looks at ideas for park designs based on feedback staff had received from both the committee and city council. The key to RTK’s presentation was green space, which the city council unanimously agreed in May was one of its top priorities. RTK’s diagram included a net gain of approximately 8,700 square feet of green space for the park. That number doesn’t include a potential outdoor basketball court, which has yet to be decided on, but a regulation full court basketball court is 4,700 square feet, so the park would still get a net gain of green space even with the addition of the court. The diagram is for a one-story
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need to attack the state’s own unfunded multi-billion dollar pension liability instead of attacking the right of voters in charter cities who voted overwhelmingly to restore fiscal sanity in their local government,” L.A. County Supervisor Michael Antonovich told The Courier. Senate President Pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg told The San Diego Union Tribune, the “so-called preemption issue” is open for discussion. In a letter sent by San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders to Assembly Speaker John Perez, Sanders said “Any
checked databases, names and properties. There are many names we reviewed that never made it on.” Furie was quick to point out that simply having your name on the list is not enough to earn a landmark designation on a property. “Just because they’re on the list and identified as a master architect doesn't mean the project they built will necessarily fall into landmark designation,” Furie explained. The Master Architect list will be part of the criteria a site must meet to be designated a historic landmark. The site being a “notable work of a person included on the City’s List of Master Architects” is one of six criteria that a property under consideration must meet. The property must meet at least two of the six. Councilmember Julian Gold commended Furie and the commission on its work, but said in the future he would like a little more explanation into the exact criteria for why an architect is or isn’t included on the list. “I’d be more comfortable if the commission spent a little time to state what you believe the criteria for master architect is and (should be) to create consistency moving forward,” Gold said. See www.bhcourier.com for the full list of architects. building, under 20,000 square feet and without underground parking. Motahari said the footprint for the existing facility is slightly bigger than the one proposed by RTK. One big debate is still whether to include a gymnasium or a multi-purpose room. The liaisons agreed Friday to continue studying the addition of a implementing a gymnasium rather than a multi-purpose room. The proposed multi-purpose room would be approximately 18-feet high and 4,500-square-feet while a gymnasium, which Mayor Willie Brien called a “middle school type gym,” would be about 25-28 feet high and 5,100square-feet. The committee and RTK also agreed to continue studying possible field irrigation and drainage issues and whether it would be more more prudent to replace the drain entirely during construction, a concern raised by Councilwoman Lili Bosse said in May. statewide effort to undo the reform passed by an overwhelming majority of San Diegans violates the tenet of charter cities and usurps the will of the people... any attempt to nullify their vote would be a slap in their face and an outright insult to the Democratic Process.” The Measure is already being called into question by four labor unions and the Public Employees Relation Board, who have challenged the pension reform in court. Lawmakers have pledged to sign the deal into law by the end of the legislative session once they return from the summer holidays, which began this week.
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LEARNING THEIR HIGH KICKS—Eileen Woods (front), a former Radio City Music Hall Rockette, recently visited Country Villa Terrace. She led a dance exercise class, “New York City Rockette Style,” that was enjoyed by residents including (from left): Sarah Graham, Ed Ingeneri, Pearline Barrett, Merlene Hill, Robert Young and Evelyn Perlman. Country Villa Terrace has clubs which meet regularly and are open to the public. The Opera Appreciation Group, will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 18. To RSVP, call Linda Goldfinger, 323-6535565.
St. John’s Sets Community Outreach Meeting St. John’s Health Center will hold its Annual Community Outreach Meeting from 3-4 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., Thursday, July 12 in the 4th floor conference room of the Chan Soon-Shiong Center for Life Service, 2121 Santa Monica Blvd. At the meeting St. John’s community benefits director will provide information about the benefits St. John’s provided to its community partners in 2011. A construction update will also be provided, and all concerns related to the Development Agreement will be addressed by St. John’s Community Ombudsperson Lindsay Barker. Before coming to St. John’s, Barker worked for the city of Santa Barbara’s Office of Emergency Services/Fire Department. In addition, her prior experi-
ence also includes working for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Health Affairs and the L.A. County Department of Public Health doing disaster and bioterrorism response planning. Originally from Kansas City, she has an undergraduate degree from American University in Washington, D.C., and a masters of public health from UCLA, where she specialized in emergency management. Questions or concerns may be sent to Barker at any time at Lindsay.Barker@stjohns.org or 310-829-6552. Attendees are asked to park in Valet Lot C on Santa Monica Boulevard. Validation will be offered.
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Aaron Kunz presented the council with five lane proposals: east-west lanes on Burton Way, Charleville Boulevard and Carmelita Avenue and north-south lanes at Crescent Drive/Charleville Boulevard/Reeves Drive and Beverly Drive, between Sunset and Olympic Boulevards. In May, the Traffic and Parking Commission met and voted in favor of the proposals on Burton, Crescent and Carmelita, but against Charleville and Beverly Drive. The commission agreed despite the votes to present all five routes to the council without prioritizing or recommending any of the five, so the council could
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while learning math in a fun environment. The grade-specific programs, taught at Temple Emanuel for three hours a day, four times a week over the course of two weeks, are limited to 12 students, although the average size is seven. “We want to keep it as small as possile so everyone
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venture, which centers on a group of young nannies trying to survive in Beverly Hills working for affluent, highmaintenance families. Fisher is the daughter of
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classic” film over the years. The reading is Sunday, July 15 at 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) in the Largo at the Coronet nightclub, 366 N. La Cienega Blvd. The event was the brainchild of Jill Benjamin (My Name Is Earl), who stars as Mrs. Peacock in the reading and McBrayer, who plays the
receive an unbiased look at all the routes. Lillian Raffel, chair of the Charitable Solicitations Commission, was one of a handful of residents who spoke out against the Carmelita Avenue proposal Tuesday, citing potential dangers with the amount of stop signs on the street. Reform councilmember Lili Bosse agreed that Carmelita, which is approximately 42feet wide and has 21 all-way stops, could be a danger for both bicyclists and others on the street. “I will not support a bike route on Carmelita, I think 21 stop signs at 42-feet-wide is dangerous,” Bosse said. “I can say the same thing for Charleville–there's at least 21 stop signs and it's 35-feet wide
on that route. Unequivocally, Carmelita and Charleville is a no-go for me.” Mark Elliot, founder of the Better Bikes Beverly Hills Organization, has long been critical of safety issues surrounding the City's bike lane proposals and said Tuesday that staff should go back and reevaluate the process before the council proceeds with a decision on any route. “Our 35-year-old bicycle plan is, in my opinion, better than what [Beverly Hills’] came up with,” Elliot said. “I suggest the council give direction to take another look and see how we can come up with a bike route network and individual routes that serve everybody's purpose.”
can get the attention they need,” Harris said. Through iPad-based games, card games and other methods, Hawthorne’s only two math teachers engage students in learning activities designed to develop students’ math skills and introduce them to new topics in a fun manner, he said. One of the games the program uses, “Elevated Math,” is designed by Board of Education member Lewis Hall.
Harris said he and Meyer conceived of the program in response to Hawthorne students returning from summer vacation with “rusty” math skills. “The kids come in [to Math Factor] and they leave loving math,” he said. “They don’t even realize they’re learning.” For more information on the $500 two-week programs or to sign up, call 310-9262385 or visit www.bhmathfactor.com.
actress Connie Stevens and singer Eddie Fisher, and halfsister to Carrie Fisher. Among the more poignant moments showcased in docuseries’ first season, Fisher said closing her 9-year-old Beverly Hills business in May, the Treehouse Social Club on South
Robertson, left her in tears. Produced by Evolution Media, known for producing The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the show premieres Wednesday at 9 p.m. on ABC Family.
quirky Kenneth on 30 Rock. Benjamin said she and McBrayer would have discussions about their love of the film and when they caught wind of a potential rumored remake, they decided to step up and produce their own tribute to the film. “It's a tribute to the wonderful film and amazing cast,”Benjamin told The Courier.
“And this isn't going to be actors standing up there reading lines with a bunch of arrowhead water bottles everywhere,” Benjamin added. “It's a theatrical presentation of a staged reading.” Proceeds from the event will benefit Children's Institute, Inc. Tickets are $50 and available by visiting www.largola.com or contacting Amber Rardin, 213-260-7623.
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the City free of charge. Patch Media’s agreement with the City calls for ads to be shown 50 percent of the time a user enters a page and only on an inside page, not the site’s homepage. Patch Media’s headquarters are in New York City with no local office in Beverly Hills. The following are details of a letter The Courier sent to City Clerk Byron Pope, City Attorney Larry Weiner and each member of the city council prior to Tuesday’s meeting, to be entered into public record in objection of the contract. This letter objects to the proposed action of the City Council for the following reasons: 1. The contract to be awarded is made pursuant to no “request for proposal” or bid. There is no showing of “sole supplier”in the record and the City Council has not approved any such designation. Accordingly, it is our belief that the awarding of this contract is in violation of the law. 2. “Patch Media, Inc.,” does not exist. It's name is apparently “Patch Media Corporation,” a wholly-owned subsidiary of AOL (formerly “AOL Time Warner.”) 3. There is no such business entity as “Beverly Hills Patch.” There is no fictitious name on file for any such business in the County of Los Angeles. 4. To the best of our knowledge, none of “Beverly Hills Patch,” “Patch Media,” or AOL holds a business license from the City of Beverly Hills. 5. Beverly Hills Patch" maintains no physical office in the City of Beverly Hills. 6. “Beverly Hills Patch” maintains no telephone listing within the City of Beverly Hills. 7. The business, “Patch,” is owned and operated by AOL, a Delaware corporation headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, and otherwise has no connection to the City of Beverly Hills. 8. Because no request for proposal was issued, the City Council is now acting without information as to other vendors ready, willing and able to provide the same or superior services at an equal or lesser price. 9. We provide the following comments to the information which was or should have been provided to the City of Beverly Hills and comments about the proposed contract: A. No data was provided to City Staff to identify how many of patch's “visitors” are “local visitors.” Instead, it is our understanding that they are simply an extrapolation from national visitor statistics to patch.com, which has over 500 sites throughout the country. B. The Courier has those statistics, reported from independent sources, has provided them to the City of Beverly Hills, and can prove that the
BEVERLY HILLS visits to its website, www.bhcourier.com, are many more than those of Beverly Hills Patch. C. The average unique visitors to www.bhcourier.com are at least 33 percent higher than the visitor quantity represented by Beverly Hills Patch. D. The contract provides a flat fee “charge per month” for certain ad boxes on its "interior” pages. There are no performance standards in the contract, such as minimum number of visitors, unique visitors, page views or impressions. E. The Courier, via www.bhcourier.com, regularly provides performance requirements for ads posted to its website. The Courier provides its advertisers with actual traffic count, pages views, "click throughs," and all the other usual and customary data provided to advertisers in the internet website advertising industry. Patch provides, and is required to provide, none of this. E. Staff should have noted (and could prove from the city's own website), that “landing page” location is far superior to interior pages. This contract excludes “landing page” location. Even then, the Patch agreement provides ONLY for 50 percent coverage on the “interior pages.” This reduces even more the exposure that could possibly be generated by patch for city ads. F. To the extent electronic “newsletter” distribution is desired, Beverly Hills Patch claims approximately 1780 current subscribers. The web subscribers to The Courier's e-edition and “e-blasts” (our “newsletter” equivalent) are nearly 10,000 and growing. The exact number is available from us and has been independently verified. We note that NONE of patch's data is verified by an outside source. G. Cost: The City contract provides for eight months of half coverage of patch's IP slot #2, which is $905 per month flat rate, for a total of $7240 based on Patch's posted rates. HOWEVER, the City proposes to pay $10,000 for advertising that would cost nearly $3000 less if simply bought by anyone. Why is the City of Beverly Hills paying a nearly 35 percent premium over the price offered to the general public? H. The Courier's rates for the same exposure (which are subject to reduction in the event performance is not as represented) is less than HALF that amount. I. Patch ALREADY has offered to provide ALL requested publicity for the City of Beverly Hills without charge. J. To the extent “feedback” or “comment” features are considered advisable, www.bhcourier.com offers the same ability for readers to provide comments and feedback as does patch.
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The UCLA Longevity Center, since its 1991-founding, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing and extending productive, healthy lives through research and education, honored Oscar-winning actor Sir Sidney Poitier, Jane and Terry Semel, Peter Whybrow, M.D., Shlomo Rechnitz and Steve Rechnitz at the 2012 ICON Awards gala in The Beverly Hills Hotel. Special guests included Morgan Freeman and former “first daughter” Patti Davis. Grammy-winning singer Natalie Cole performed and KFI radio personality Lisa Ann Walter emceed. Dr. Louise Horvitz and Timothy Noonan co-chaired. Music mogul Quincy Jones gave the ICON for Artistic Excellence to his long-time pal Sidney who became the first black person to win a “Best Actor” Oscar for his role in 1963’s Lilies Of The Field. He has been named among the “Greatest Male Stars of All Time” by the American Film Institute and was awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom. Vice Chancellor of UCLA Health Sciences and Dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine A. Eugene Washington presented the ICON for Vi-
I C O N AWA R D S – T h e UCLA Longevity Center held its ICON Awards at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Left photo (from left): Dr. Gary Small, center director; honoree Sir Sidney Poitier; music icon Berry Gordy; and Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman. Left, top: Patti Davis; below Natalie Cole; Above: honorees Dr. Peter Whybrow, Jane and Terry Semel. Photos by Vince Bucci sionary Leadership in Science and Medicine to Jane and Terry Semel and Dr. Peter Whybrow. Terry is chairman/CEO of Windsor Media and previously held the same posts at Yahoo, and as chair and co-CEO (with Bob Daly) at Warner Brothers. Jane Bovingdon Semel is founder of ijane inc., the non-profit that produced the highly successful “Face The Issue” public service campaign that addressed health issues of today’s youth. She is a member of the board of visitors at the David Geffen School of Medicine and joined her husband endowing the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior at UCLA. The ICON for Visionary Leadership in Science and Medicine also went to Dr. Whybrow, director of the Semel Institute. He is also the Judson Braun distinguished professor and executive chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the Geffen School and CEO of the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, both at UCLA. Identical twin brothers Shlomo and Steve Rechnitz received the ICON for Visionary Leadership in Business and Philanthropy presented to them by Kerry Weems, VP/GM for Health Solutions Sector at General Dynamics Information Technology. Shlomo founded Brius Healthcare Company Inc., and is the largest nursing home owner in California. He also founded Ramat Medical, LLC and is the owner of Pharmacy Advantage which serves the long term care community. In 1998, the brothers co-founded Twin Med, LLC., the largest medical supply chain management company in the country. Guests included Dr. Gary Small, Louise Horovitz, Kate Johnson, Jaclyn Rosenberg, Berry Gordy, Loretta Devine, Bernie Casey, and Sydney Evan Jewels designer Rosanne Karmes, Jerry Oppenheimer, The Courier’s Marcia Hobbs, Juli Hutner, Sandy Krause, Bill Fitzgerald, and many more. ****** Since women have been breaking glass ceilings since demonstrating suffragists earned the right to vote in 1913, one of California’s most recognized landmarks dedicated shows to the “Women In Magic.” The Magic Castle wrapped its celebration with a dedication to Gerie Larsen, the first woman to perform magic on TV in 1939 and later was known as “The Magic Lady” on KTLA and ABC-TV. She would later be instrumental in supporting her sons, the founders of the Magic Castle and Academy of Magical Arts, a social order of nearly 6,000
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 6). An investment of your time and energy pays this month. You’ll have stellar ideas as you work toward what’s good for your family and community. You’ll be fired up to make money, and an important deal comes together by the end of August. November brings a happy twist to your personal life. December is romantic. Libra and Sagittarius people adore you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You carry a torch for someone, and the flames will be noticed in the warmth you radiate. Your passion is irresistible. The one you think about will feel it, and the rest of the world will, too. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The old saying “if it ain’t broke, don't fix it” may be grammatically incorrect, but it still holds true. Trying to improve a situation is dangerous; you could make it worse instead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll keep a cool head in the onslaught of demands. You’ll put out one fire after another. It’s no wonder people turn to you. Embrace your inner leader, and rally your troops; they’re ready to follow. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll do for others what you wish someone had done for you. You’ll spread your love around. You’ll give attention to the ones who are trying hard and not only to the stars. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll wear your mood rather obviously. Doom and gloom may go together, but you’re not interested in this kind of wardrobe option. Instead, you’ll throw on a scarf or a tie that’s bright with optimism and cheer. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Hearts are heavy around you, but they'll become lighter with a little patience and empathy. Listen to others, and they will return the favor when the heavy heart is your own. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you have to go to great lengths to prove your worth to someone, consider that this person may not be an excellent match for you. Ideally, you would be with people who value you “as is.” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your home is more than a place to rest and nourish your body. It's also a castle for your spirit. You’ll focus on creating a peaceful environment there. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Your friendships are important to you. Instead of being the side dish to other kinds of relationships, they will become the main course and will be quite filling as such. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). “When it comes to giving, some people stop at nothing,” said the comedian Georgie Jessel. Your sign mate had a point. There are those who can’t bring themselves to contribute, but you’ll make up for their stinginess. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Everything good comes from your decision to be the change you want to see in the world. All that you want to receive from others will be sourced from your own example. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You may feel a little overwhelmed today, and it’s okay to say no. Just be upfront with others. This evening, a relationship that seemed to be on the rocks will surprise you.
members worldwide devoted to the advancement of the art of magic on both stage and screen.. Producer Dale Hindman, secured some top female magicians for the occasion–such as Luna Shimada, Suzanne, Juliana Chen and others. ****** It was a “sparkling” luncheon as The Council of the Children’s Burn Foundation held a luncheon at Bel-Air Country Club featuring Hilton Wilkinson discussing his latest book “Jewelry.” Besides many stories of working with and without American design icon Tony Duquette, he presented a slide presentation of a few of the many pieces both he and Tony designed… All I can say is wow…what spectacular jaw dropping pieces… These jewels have been used by such varied designers as Tom Ford, Gucci, Oscar de la Renta, and Badgley Mischka, and worn by Raquel Welch, Drew Barrymore and Reese Witherspoon, and, lucky me.
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Frances Allen Desert Roundup
“Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the mid-day sun.” This saying never has more meaning than in the Desert during July. That’s when, with temperatures in the one-teens, the Pegasus Riding Academy for the Handicapped and the Humane Society of the Desert present its annual joint fundraiser luncheon, “Pets On Parade.” The event, held at animalfriendly Doral Desert Princess Resort in Cathedral City, awards prizes in various animal categories and is eagerly attended by proud pet owners numbering more than 500, along with their significant others. This year, Pets On Parade will be held Sunday, July 15, and is slated to be the Desert’s midsummer’s “must-attend” SRO event. Call 760- 770-0424 or 760-322-3465 for tickets. ****** Entertainment is the theme that unites the stories in this week’s column, and we start with one of the Desert’s crown jewels: the McCallum Theatre located in Palm Desert. It all began in 1973, when a group of area business, education and cultural leaders banded together to create a modern performing arts center. Their vision was to enhance and enrich the lives of Desert residents by making the performing arts available to as many people as possible. Opened in 1988, today the
McCallum is a huge success, but it wasn’t easy. In fact, in the beginning the theater was so much in debt that its existence appeared to be terminal, and benefactors such as Margie and Harold Victor and Jim and Jackie Lee Houston personally loaned the McCallum money in order for it to meet payroll. A large part of the theater’s success, apart from a long list of committed patrons and benefactors, was 13 years of tireless, dedicated work of the McCallum’s President/CEO Ted Giatas, who retired last month, leaving a record that included 10 profitmaking years in a row. He will be sorely missed.
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However, if anyone can begin to fill in the void of Giatas’ departure it is Mitchell “Mitch” Gershenfeld, the newly appointed president/CEO of the McCallum. He is hardly a stranger to the theater. For the past decade, he has been its very successful director of presenta-
tions and operations, making the bookings of internationally renowned live stage performances which have made the McCallum a “must-play” venue for theatrical plays, music concerts, dance and stand-up comedy. As Bob and Dolores Hope said: “The McCallum theatre is here to entertain, to educate and to enrich.” Under Gershenfeld’s leadership we’re confident it will continue to do so. ****** Save the date; don’t wait another 25 years. That’s how long ago Frank Sinatra threw his first “little party in the Desert.” It quickly became an annual event as Frank would invite his friends to Rancho Mirage for a long weekend of fun, golf … and, well you know the rest. As we now know, there was a charitable component behind many things Sinatra did, and the beneficiary of Frank’s “little party” was the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center, which opened in 1986 on the campus of the Eisenhower Medical Center. The vision of Frank and Barbara in founding and maintaining the center was to provide a place to counsel victims of physical, sexual and emotional child abuse with a focus on prevention, community education and breaking the cycle of abuse–all services provided to any child in need, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. That they succeeded is reinforced every day. The Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center has a global reputation for its achievements in protecting children. So,
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and 23 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, and on its golf course, Eagle Falls. The golf is a fan- and camera-friendly event, while the dinner parties, capped by the blacktie gala, are known for their A-list entertainment. One of Sinatra’s best buddies, Ken Venturi, will co-host the weekend events with Barbara Sinatra and Frankie Valli, will headline Saturday’s formal gala.
who can begrudge supporters of the center a little fun? Like its beneficiary, Frank’s little party has attained a worldwide reputation and, more important, grown in stature and in the number of its supporters. Next year the festivities for the 25th Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament, (with the Starkey Hearing Foundation again serving as the title sponsor), will be Feb. 21, 22
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Page 22 | July 6 , 2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12CA00058-1 Order No. 37044-16 APN: 4342011-034 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 19, 2012 at 01:00 PM, RSM&A Foreclosure Services, LLC as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded August 3, 2006 as Document Number: 06 1720449 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: LANNY D. HADJU, A SINGLE MAN as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting as nominee for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) at the following location: At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Legal description as more fully described in said deed of trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9321 BURTON WAY B, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $ 1 , 1 2 3 , 4 7 2 . 4 4 (Estimated*) *Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:
BEVERLY HILLS
PUBLIC NOTICES If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 277-4845 or visit this Internet Web Site w w w . u s a foreclosure.com, using the file number, 12CA00058-1, assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not be immediately reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 06/23/2012 RSM&A Foreclosures Services, LLC 15165 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 330 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (805) 804-5616 For specific information on sales including bid amounts call (714) 2774845. Magdalena Berkowska, Authorized Agent of RSM&A Foreclosures Services,
LLC FEI#1045.01665 06/29, 07/06, 07/13/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1356810-02 APN: 5555-006-134 TRA: 001349 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx4652 REF: Crowley, Stephen IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 02, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 19, 2012, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 08, 2005, as Inst. No. 05 0520102 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Stephen John David Crowley, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1155 N. La Cienega Blvd., #903 West Hollywood CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $377,804.27. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore execut-
ed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website w w w. r p p s a l e s . c o m , using the file number assigned to this case 1 3 5 6 8 1 0 - 0 2 . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 28, 2012. (R-413557 06/29/12, 07/06/12, 07/13/12) –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012111503 The following is/are doing business as: THUTO 9933 Robbins Dr. #9, Beverly Hills, CA 90212;
Annelize Bester 9933 Robbins Dr. #9, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 15, 2012: Annelize Bester: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 07, 2012; Published: June 15, 22, 29, July 06 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012111585 The following is/are doing business as: MONTE MAR 2635 Monte Mar Place, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Brian Green 2635 Monte Mar Place, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Kyle Crane 7017 La Cumbre Dr., Orange, CA 92869; William Zimmerman 11930 Idaho Ave., West Los Angeles, CA 90025; Dylan Durboraw 4411 Mammoth Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Brian Green: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 07, 2012; Published: June 15, 22, 29, July 06 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012111551 The following is/are doing business as: LITTLE GEM COLLECTIONS 44876 San Benito Circle, Palm Desert, CA 92260; Jean Gallagher 44876 San Benito Circle, Palm Desert, CA 92260; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jean Gallagher: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 07, 2012; Published: June 15, 22, 29, July 06 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012111600 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ROSS 2) ROSS TALENT 918 S. Oxford Ave. #512, Los Angeles, CA 90006; Brandon Wesley Ross 3289 Country Club Dr., 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: Brandon Ross: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 07, 2012; Published: June 15, 22, 29, July 06 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012115040 The following is/are doing business as: GUSOO JEWELERY 8846 Saturn St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Dharam Dev Kavr Khalsa 8846 Saturn St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Dharam Dev Kavr Khalsa: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 07, 2012; Published: June 15, 22, 29, July 06 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012115049 The following is/are doing business as: ELITE WHOLESALE AUTO, LLC 9854 National Blvd. #415, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Elite Wholesale Auto, LLC 9854 National Blvd. #415, Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under
the name(s) listed herein: Calvin Ridge, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 12, 2012; Published: June 15, 22, 29, July 06 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012100147 The following is/are doing business as: FIVE STARS CARPET SERVICE 1051 W. Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; Diana Seanez 5869 Lanto St., Bell Gardens, CA 90201; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 01, 2012: Diana Seanez: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 22, 2012; Published: June 15, 22, 29, July 06 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012098446 The following is/are doing business as: TOMASDELA 658 S. La Jolla Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Thomas John Broderick 658 S. La Jolla Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Thomas John Broderick: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 21, 2012; Published: June 15, 22, 29, July 06 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012107427 The following is/are doing business as: HOLLYWOOD GIRLS CLUB 10930 Ashton Ave. #507, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Minna Valance 10930 Ashton Ave. #507, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Millie Weaver 8106 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 03, 2011: Minna Valance: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 01, 2012; Published: June 22, 29, July 06, 13, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012123314 The following is/are doing business as: IGC GLOBAL 287 S. Robertson Blvd. #154, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Chessen Stone & Ass. Inc. 3420 Calle Azul #3A, Laguna Woods, CA 92637; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Donna Chessen, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 20, 2012; Published: June 29, July 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012123389 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ELITE MATCHMAKING 2) Q INTRODUCTIONS 350 S. Beverly Dr. #220, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; LNG Advisors, LLC 350 S. Beverly Dr. #220, 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 01, 2012: Jose L., Felix, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 20, 2012; Published: June 29, July 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2012123348 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MODA 2) MODA QUEEN 3) 247 MODA 5957 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Prima Moda Inc. 5957 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Christodoulos Kontos, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 20, 2012; Published: June 29, July 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012123356 The following is/are doing business as: 1) AXE-WEAR 2) AXE-WEAR CAPOEIRA 1952 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Closerie ‘10’ The Design Studio 1952 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Abner Bagdadi, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 20, 2012; Published: June 29, July 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012114755 The following is/are doing business as: ST. JOHN 9536 Wilshire Blvd.., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; St. John Apparel, LLC 17522 Armstrong Ave., Irvine, CA 92614; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 01, 2003: Julia Feldman, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 12, 2012; Published: June 29, July 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012109056 The following is/are doing business as: TVT, LLC 303 N. Glenoak Blvd., Burbank, CA 91501; Television, Versioning and Translation, LLC 303 N. Glenoak Blvd., Burbank, CA 91501; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 25, 2012: Bradley M. Rose, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 05, 2012; Published: June 29, July 06, 13, 20, 2012 LACC N/C
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: JUNE 15, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: SAM SANG YOON The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 3680 W 6TH ST LOS ANGELES, CA 900203027 Type of license(s) applied for: 47 - ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 07/06/12, BHC 361125 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER
BEVERLY HILLS T.S. No.: 2012-18202 Loan No.: 705948552 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/30/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MARIO LOPEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 59 % INTEREST AND JANELLE LOPEZ, A SINGLE WOMAN AS TO THE REMAINING 41% INTEREST ALL AS TENANTS IN COMMON. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 9/12/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2023902 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 7/18/2012 at 9:30 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $431,131.68 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 874 HAMMOND STREET 15, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90069 A.P.N.: 4340-021-093 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other com-
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PUBLIC NOTICES mon designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. 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 my hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.co m/MortgageServices/Def aultManagement/Trustee Services.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2012-18202. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that
occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale Date: 6/12/2012 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 9 6 0 - 8 2 9 9 http://www.altisource.co m/MortgageServices/Def aultManagement/Trustee Services.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 Tunisha Jennings, Trustee Sale Assistant 06/22/12, 06/29/12, 07/06/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 135716502 APN: 4340-023-113 TRA: 001349 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2065 REF: Gelfand, Jacqueline IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 15, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 19, 2012, at 9:00am, Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 28, 2006, as Inst. No. 06 2623336** in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Jacqueline C Gelfand, An Unmarried Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust **loan modification agreement dated september 1, 2011, recorded 01/23/2012, doc# 20120114087. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9005 Cynthia Street #318 West Hollywood CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty,
express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $393,964.62. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.rppsales.com, using the file number
assigned to this case 1 3 5 7 1 6 5 - 0 2 . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)5901221. Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 28, 2012. (R-413559 06/29/12, 07/06/12, 07/13/12) —————————— SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: SS022387 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: JACOB LEBOVITZ To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Jacob Lebovitz current residence address: 1060 S. Sherbourne Dr. #301 Los Angeles, CA 90035 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, 90401, West District, on June 20, 2012 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Jacob Lebovitz Proposed Name: Jacob Lebowitz The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: August 10, 2012 Time: 9:00am Dept: A Room: 104 The address of the court is: 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, 90401, West District. Reason for name change: Petitioner is already known by his proposed name Jacob Lebowitz and wishes to be known by his proposed name in all personal/business affairs. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed: Jacob Lebovitz Judge of the Superior Court Joseph S. Biderman Dated: June 20, 2012 Published: June 22, 29, July 6,13, 2012 BHCourier —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 6247352
TS No.: CA1100237825 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4336?013?031 Property Address: 8925 DORRINGTON AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/05/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/14/06, as Instrument No. 20062779283, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: "SVW REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST," DATED JULY 1, 2004, TIMOTHY MODOS AND RYAN WANG, TRUSTEES,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4336?013?031. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8925 DORRINGTON AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,014,737.08. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest
bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939?0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearc hTerms.aspx using the file number assigned to this case CA1100237825. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 06/22/12, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0203370 06/22/12, 06/29/12, 07/06/12
Page 24 | July 6 , 2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 100276412?CA?MAI TS No.: CA1000199369 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4342?011?031 Property Address: 9317 BURTON WAY BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/13/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/20/05, as Instrument No. 05?1707936, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: NADER NOURAFCHAN, A SINGLE MAN,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4342?011?031. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9317 BURTON WAY, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $937,456.54. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale,
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PUBLIC NOTICES and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939?0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySe archTerms.aspx using the file number assigned to this case CA1000199369. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to
California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 06/22/12, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 6 Campus Circle, 2nd Floor, Westlake, TX 76262 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0203628 07/06/12, 07/13/12, 07/20/12 —————————— T.S. No.: 10-10371 Notice Of Trustee's Sale Under Delinquent Assessment Lien Title No.: 5905187 APN: 4 3 3 5 - 0 2 0 - 0 9 2 Reference: 38-00035901 You Are In Default Under A Notice Of Delinquent Assessment Dated 11/28/2011. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceedings Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. On 7/27/2012 at 10:30 AM, Best Alliance Foreclosure and Lien Services as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Delinquent Assessment Lien, recorded on 12/2/2011 as Document No. 2011-1631643 ,Book-,Page--, of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, property owned by: Niloufar Younessi, trustee of the 2004 Niloufar Younessi Revocable Trust dated July 15, 2004 Will Sell At Public Auction To The Highest Bidder For Cash, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business In this state.) At: At The Front Steps Of Building Located At 17305 Gilmore Street, Van Nuys, CA all right, title and interest under said Delinquent Assessment Lien in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein: 'Lots 1, 2 And 3 Of Tract No. 43889, In The City Of Beverly Hills, As Per Map Recorded In Ook 1085, Pages 3 And 4, Of Maps' The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:
200 North Swall Drive #359 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Title No.: 5905187 T.S. No.: 10-10371 Reference No.: 38000359-01 AP No.: 4335020-092 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, If any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, "AS-IS" and "WITH ALL FAULTS" and that no representations or warranties are made as to the legal title, possession, legal condition, location, dimensions of land, boundary lines, legality of boundary line adjustments, compliance with or violations of the subdivision map act, or any other law, rules or regulations concerning the legality of the property or as described, or encumbrances existing or regarding the physical condition of the property, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $34,253.33 Estimated Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This sale shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which this property interest may be redeemed ends 90 days after the date of the sale. The claimant under said Delinquent Assessment Lien heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded In the county where the real property Is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Best Alliance Foreclosure and Lien Services, as Trustee or Agent to Trustee is a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information received will be used for that purpose. Date: 6/29/2012 Best Alliance Foreclosure and Lien Services, as Trustee By: /s/ Barbara MacKenzie Best Alliance Foreclosure and Lien Services 16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite 700 Encino, CA 91436 (888) 7859721 Office Visits Are By Appointment Only, No Walk Ins Can Be Accommodated. Please Call First. 07/06/12, 07/13/12, 07/20/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 135334811 APN: 5529-001-121 TRA: 001319 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7160 REF:
Charlie, Yawar IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 28, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 26, 2012, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 04, 2006, as Inst. No. 06 1732587** in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Yawar Charlie A Single Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust **loan modification agreement recorded on 12/29/2010 as instrument no. 20101930958 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1015 N Kings Rd #316 West Hollywood CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $396,514.98. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The
undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice
of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website "http://www.rppsales.co m" www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1 3 5 3 3 4 8 - 1 1 . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: July 05, 2012. (R-414227 07/06/12, 07/13/12, 07/20/12)
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CLASSIFI ED INDEX MISCELLANEOUS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Obituaries .............................................00 Bookkeeping/Accounting ......................01 Announcements....................................02 Mail Boxes............................................03 Lost & Found ........................................04 Personals .............................................05 Phone Cards ........................................06 Legal Services......................................09 Catering ................................................10 Valet Parking Services ..........................12 Auctions................................................25 Travel Tours..........................................40 Personal Chef.......................................42 Party Services ......................................43 Video/Photography ...............................44 Schools/Instruction ...............................45 Computer Consultants..........................46 Health & Beauty....................................47 Fitness ..................................................48 Professional Services...........................50 Alterations ............................................53 Jobs Wanted ........................................55 Situations Wanted ................................58 Jobs Wanted Domestic ........................60 Domestic Agencies...............................85 Child Care ............................................86 Elderly Home/Care...............................88 Employment Opportunities...................90 Volunteer Work.....................................98
Business and Commercial Lots .........235 Wanted to Rent, Offices.....................239 Offices, Stores for Lease....................240 Commercial Property For Lease.........241 Building Material.................................245 Industrial Lots.....................................250 Acreage, Residential Lots ..................260 Condominiums and Townhouses........270 Real Estate for Exchange ..................280 Real Estate Services ..........................281 Real Estate Loans..............................288 Property Management .......................290 Houses for Sale .................................300 Wanted to Buy....................................302 Wanted to Buy Houses ......................303 Palm Springs for Rent ........................331
RENTALS Rentals to Share ................................404 Wanted to Rent ..................................405 Garage/Storage Rentals.....................407 Rooms for Rent...................................415 Hotels & Motels...................................416 Boarding House/Senior Living ............418 Houses for Rent Furnished ................420 Houses for Rent Unfurnished.............425 Apartments for Rent Furnished..........435 Rental Referral Services ....................439 Apartments for Rent Unfurnished ......440 Vacation Rentals ................................449
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL
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Business Opportunities .......................110 Business Wanted ................................115 Investment Opportunities....................125 Investors Wanted................................126 Business Services ..............................130 Financial Services ..............................135 Money to Loan....................................150 Mortgage Loans ..................................151 Real Estate Loans ..............................155 Money Wanted....................................165
Antiques/Paintings for Sale................460 Antiques/Paintings Wanted.................461 Jewelry ...............................................468 Furniture For Sale ..............................469 Miscellaneous for Sale........................470 Miscellaneous Wanted ........................471 Pianos For Sale ..................................472 Pianos Wanted....................................473 Fashion ...............................................474 Garage/Estate Sales...........................475 Pets ....................................................480 Auctions .............................................488
REAL ESTATE Income Property for Sale ...................200 Income Property Wanted ....................201 Commercial Property For Sale...........202 Businesses For Sale ..........................208 Business Property for Sale .................210 Business Property for Rent.................215 Business Property Wanted.................220
TRANSPORTATION Autos for Sale ....................................500 Motorcycles ........................................525 Aircraft’s for Sale................................540 Aircraft’s Wanted................................545 Boats/Yachts ......................................555
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HELP YOUR CHILD Me: 55 years old. Fitness EXCEL OVER THE trainer for over 35 years. SUMMER. You: Desire inspiration, Fully credentialed, experienced, and patient teacher available for private tutoring. ALL SUBJECTS K-8
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• Software Training • Virus & Spyware
Reasonable hourly rates and/or flat fee in some cases
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All Ages. Will Come To Your Home. Call 310/650-8389 Gymnastics Summer www.minanovian.com
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Michael - Shaman of San Fernando Valley
Specializing in: SUMMER MATH - On-Site Custom M AT H K - 1 2 BOOT CAMP Computer Service & SAT TUTOR - PC & MAC • Tutoring by former LAUSD Math Teacher - Hardware /Software Math teacher. experienced with - DSL / Cable / Dial Up • Gifted or remedial all levels including - Troubleshooting study. special needs. - Anti-Virus & More... Available summer • Grades 1 - 8 - Local References and evenings all year. 310/275-DAVE • Rates starting at $60 Call Mr.Scott or email: David@ 310/801-3554 Call 323/951-0124 TechnoEntomology.com PAINTING LESSONS
Services: Weight/Aerobic Training, Nutrition, Flexibility Training, Fat Loss, Injury Rehab.
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• Website Design CALL E. STURM:
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Repair & Training
• Home or Office Shari L. Yaros, CPA/MBA Freelance Forensic & Investigative Accountant • Installation • Setup Civil * Criminal * Family Law * Personal Injury * Partnerships * Real Estate * Insurance * Bankruptcy * Estates * Trusts *
information & RESULTS.
Call 424/248-8696
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IS IT TIME TO GET IN SHAPE? Let Michael, British Boxing Champion and Personal Trainer Help You Look and Feel Great! Certified Nutritionist with Great References “Will Guarantee Results”
310/838-3944
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Have You Been Bullied, Harassed , Threatened or Experienced Violence At Work? I Am A Licensed Therapist Specializing in Today’s Issues & Changes in The Work Force. If This Speaks To You, Please Call Linda, MA. MFT At: 213/281-0266
55 JOBS WANTED
*CAREGIVER* Reliable, Patient and Mature Woman is seeking Full & Part Time Position. Excellent cook (incl. Kosher menu), own car
with clean DMV record. Great references, available for travel.
Call 310/500-9965
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Good Company. Great People. We provide in-home care and companionship to help you remain independent and happy at home. If you need help and would like a free in-home assessment please call us at:
323-932-8700
Available Mornings. With car. Very Experienced. Excellent References. Please Call Haydee:
323/216-8489 Honest & Reliable.
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• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST • Caregivers • CNA • CHHA
• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out
Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened
Great Opportunity! 310/829-2630 Or Email: THEROBERTSCO @ THEROBERTSCO . COM
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Great People Make GOOD COMPANY
ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE?
Our premiere private duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients. C N A’s , CHHA's, MA's preferred.
Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s for seniors needing companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc... We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.
Call Lisa 24hrs. 323/877-8121 323/806-9498
310.859.0440
www.exehomecare.com BBB A+ (Highest Rated)
RN on Staff
EARN $$$$ MONTHLY HOSTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We’re placing students in these areas: Beverly Hills Hollywood Santa Monica Mar vista Venice West LA. Westwood Culver City Downtown L.A. For info: sihousing3@gmail.com or call 310/320-4700
Small complex, B.H.+Westside Area Management/ Maintenance Experience a Plus.
M AMA’ S H OME C ARE 323/655-2622
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For reliable ride for errands /doctors appointment & home gourmet cooking.
I AM SEEKING HOUSEKEEPING POSITION
OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE
Professional appearance.
Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded. Live in or out.
We can help YOU!
I AM AN HONEST RESPONSIBLE FEMALE.
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Contact Silvia:
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S E N I O R C A R E 1 & 2 - PERSON RESIDENT SPECIALISTS, Ltd. M A NAGEMENT Provide Thoroughly Screened TEAM
YOUNG MAN OFFERING HIS SERVICES AS A Housesitter/Companion Can aslo drive to doctor’s appointment, run errands, shopping, etc. Speaks English & French. Honest and reliable. Looking for position ASAP. Call 418/990-1322
Reliable & Responsible.
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Great paying positions available throughout Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Bel Aire, Pacific Palisades and San Fernando Valley.
Please call (323) 932-8700
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6210 WILSHIRE BL. @ FAIRFAX AVE. MOVE-IN SPECIAL OFFICES FOR LEASE
• Live-In/Live-Out Caregivers • In-Depth Screening Licensed/Bonded/Insured
Please Call Us At • 818/554-1072 • WWW.V ITAL S UPPORT H OME C ARE . COM
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CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES
clean, professional, large, remodeled offices available within a full-service suite, w/ excellent views, located on Wilshire Blvd. Secretarial bays, interior offices, & storage also available. $1-2K per office
Call Joe at 310/489-7793
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560 S . F. • $825/MO.
BEAUTY SALON
Great Location Great Parking. Call 310/246-1365
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1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area. Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500
all listings are on centurycityliving.com
This Weeks Listings
CENTURY PARK EAST 1 BED, 1 BATH $399,500 High Floor, Renovated, Large Balcony Manhattan Views
Fairfax/Wilshire UNIQUE & QUIET PSYCHOTHERAPY ~ OFFICE ~
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Shared waiting room, call light system separate exits, full kitchen, free parking. $900/MO. Utilities Included. Email: mcbensonasst@gmail.com
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************ Great location w/ views RETAIL FRONTAGE and parking available. & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES *** Call: 310/395-7272 BUSY AND WELL NO NNN or email: ESTABLISHED SALON All Utilities Included. IN BEVERLY HILLS gary@westhillmgmt.com Must Lease Now!
Private Office Suite 2 - HAIRSTYLIST at 9595 Wilshire Bl. 1- MANICURIST 508 RSF • $2,300/Mo.
KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900
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HAS 3 STATIONS FOR RENT
A Professional, Reliable & Excellent In-Home Care Provider For Seniors
BEVERLY HILLS
Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444
YOUR AD HERE CALL 310.278.1322
1 BED/1 BATH $460,000 5 Star Renovation, Limestone Counters, Hardwood Floors, Large Balcony, Custom Cabinetry Partial City Views, Quiet Location
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1 BED/2 BATHS $1,100,000 Penthouse, One of a Kind Sky Lounge Den, 2 Jumbo Balconies, Walk-In Closet Hardwood Floors, 270 Degree Unobstructed City & Ocean Views
Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Gardens & Lawns, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440
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SEALED BID SALE 626 Siena Way, Bel Air Area, Los Angeles County CA (residential) MINIMUM BID AMOUNT: $9,000,000 Georgian Manor in prime Bel Air location. or 10619 Bellagio Rd, Bel Air Area, Los Angeles County CA (land) MINIMUM BID AMOUNT: $5,700,000 Landscaped Garden located on over an acre.
In The HEART of BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. W I L S H I R E CORRIDOR 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 120 S. Swall Dr. • • • • • • • • • 10530-10540 170 N. Crescent Dr. 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •
• BRENTWOOD • B E V E R L Y H I L L S 120 Granville Ave.
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* * • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • Wilshire Bl. * * * 1* * = = = = = = = • 2 • Bachelor • +1 / Bath 2 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • • BRIGHT & S PACIOUS Patio, dishwasher, Large & Bright. Very Spacious, A/C, ∞ ∞ BEVERLY HILLS heated pool, intercom ∞ ∞ ∞∞∞ intercom entry, Pool, a/c, balcony, • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • entry, on-sight lndry., prkg. LIVING. on-sight laundry, prkg. fridge, stove, laundry ∞ ∞ ∞ Close to Everything. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Large, Sunny & Bright.
Balcony, dishwasher, rm., prkg., intercom Close to Cedars-Sinai, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Luxury Living elevator, intercom Beverly Center, entry, elevator. with valet, entry, on-site shops, cafes CLOSE TO SHOPS • WESTWOOD • lush garden & transportation . & R ESTAURANTS . 1422-1428 Kelton Av. laundry, parking. surrounding pool, 310/597-9750 310/385-9169 P LEASE C ALL : Spacious gym, elevator, etc. 310/435-3693 • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. Dishwasher, 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • *BEVERLY HILLS* BRENTWOOD central air, balcony. W E S T L . A . 8725 Clifton Way The Carlton Hardwood floors, Call: 310/470-4474 dishwasher, controlled 1236 Amhearst Ave. Newly Remodeled 11666 Goshen Ave. • 1 Bdrm.+ access, on-site (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) • Large Unit • LOS ANGELES Den+2 Bath • laundry & parking. S i n g l e 401 S. HOOVER St. 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Lrg. unit. Balcony, (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) C LOSE TO U.C.L.A. * * * * * * * * Dishwasher, a/c, Walk-in closet, 310/864-0319 Central air/heat, • 1 Bdrm walk-in closet, wet intercom entry, laundry fireplace, patio, +1 Bath W E S T W O O D bar, controlled access, facility, elevator, prkg. controlled access, • CHARMING & BRIGHT • on-site parking 1380 Midvale Ave. * * * * * * * * pool, elevator, parking, Control access, Close to Cedars, 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • & laundry facility. ••• laundry facility. restaurants, shopping POOL, • • • • • • • • • •1 Bd.+1 Ba. 310/820-8584 310/312-9871 & transportation. dishwasher, elevator, • 310/246-3889 • Shopping & Dining in on-site laundry Pool, elevator, MID-WILSHIRE Brentwood Village and parking. controlled access, on213/385-4751 sight laundry, parking. 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. W E S T W O O D 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 1409 Midvale Ave. B R E N T W O O D Close to U.C.L.A. Balcony, controlled • • • • • • • • • • • 904-908 Granville Av. 310/473-1509 WEST L.A. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. access, parking, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 1433 Brockton Ave. • • Single W E S T W O O D elevator, on-site laundry. • Includes: Spacious 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • • 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . Close to shopping. • Fireplace, balcony, • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 323/352-6255 laundry facility, ••• ••• A/C, pool, intercom Single • • Balcony, dishwasher, • • subterranean prkg. entry, laundry facility, 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • parking, • BRENTWOOD elevator, parking. • Near Whole Foods. Bright, controlled access, 11640 Kiowa Ave. laundry facility. 310/207-1965 Close to U.C.L.A. balcony, pool, elevator, Newly Updated Please Call: 310/478-8616 laundry fac., prkg. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath H O L L Y W O O D 213/663-8513 Close To U.C.L.A.
424/202-7286
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or 626 Siena Way and 10619 Bellagio Road, Bel Air (residential and land) MINIMUM BID AMOUNT: $14,700,000 CASH ONLY. For information, showings and/or bid package, contact Joyce Essex & Danny Harvey (DRE#00935613/01272324) 310-922-7476, Ron de Salvo (DRE#00576209) 310-777-6233, 301 N Canon Dr Ste E, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Bids to be delivered to: The Regents of the University of California, c/o RESG, 1111 Franklin St., 6th Flr, Oakland, CA 94607-5200 no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Public bid opening at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in the Main Conference Room, 1111 Broadway Street, 14th Flr, Oakland, CA 94607-5200.
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SANTA MONICA • CONDO •
dishwasher, 10933 Rochester Ave. • —————–––– Balcony, 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath a/c, heated pool,
SANTA MONICA
Jr . Executive elevator controlled Controlled access, 1222 Princeton St. •• • Spacious, balcony, access, on-site laundry, • laundry facility. ••• ••• • 2 Bedroom a/c, fireplace, pool, • • B a c h e l o r • • • parking. Close to Utilities Included. • 1 Bath • 2 BD + 2 BA • • 329 S. CANON DRIVE controlled access, •••• Brentwood Village, •••• 323/851-3790 Nicely Appointed Unit laundry fac., parking. DISHWASHER, POOL, 3 BDRM, 2 BA. HOME Controlled access, Shops & Restaurants. Close to Everything. Centrally Located Close To U.C.L.A. CONTROLLED ACCESS , garage, laundry facility. + LARGE GUESTHOUSE • 310/826-4889 • 310/473-5061 Historically Preserved Close to Beach. ON - SIGHT LAUNDRY 1,900sf with hardwood ≈ WEST ≈ 3-Unit Building 310/394-7132 AND PARKING . floors, plenty of storage WEST L.A. LOS ANGELES ~ WEST ~ In Unit: Dishwasher, 310/980-3384 and large back yard. BEVERLY HILLS 1342 Centinela Ave. L O S A N G E L E S 11305 Graham Pl. Laundry, A/C, - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 12424 TeXaS Ave. 1 B d r m . + 1 B a t h $4,800/MO. 218 S. Tower Dr. Custom Cabinets, • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • Bright Unit • • • • • • • • Short term 6 mo. lease • • S i n g l e • • With patio, on-site V E R Y N I C E U N I T. Intercom entry, a/c, L O W M O V E - I N ! Granite Countertops dishwasher, on-sight Jesse: 213/675-3311 Non-smoking building. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • Dishwasher, laundry, On-site laundry & parking.
••• PRIME ••• BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS 141 N. ARNAZ DR.
427 Montana Ave.
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Rebecca: 310/985-2669 Jsarshar@yahoo.com
Please call: 310/276-2119
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• BRENTWOOD •
Old World Charm ! Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.
parking. Close to transportation.
• 424/744-6342 •
CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING .
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SANTA MONICA
balcony, on-site laundry, covered prkg.
424/744-6342
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310/394-7132
SCHOOL.
310/477-8171
“The Mission ” • Westwood •
L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL 11730 SUNSET BLVD. * * * * * * • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. ••••••• • • • • • • Jr. Executive • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •
BEVERLY HILLS B R E N T W O O D
Exquisite 2 bdrm. + den. 2.5 bath. Large, Sunny & Bright. • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • * 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. * Central air, large * Large fireplace, * balcony, pool, elevator, Hardwood flrs, * * Patio, dishwasher, Fireplace, balcony, on-site laundry, granite kitchen, balcony, dishwasher, heated pool, intercom wet bar, dishwasher, intercom entry. patio. intercom entry, laundry facility, 320 N. La Peer Dr. entry, on-sight lndry., prkg. $3,200/MO. elevator, prkg., pool. elevator, parking. • 310/246-0290 • Also available for sale. Close to Everything. CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. • Close to Beach • CLOSE TO (Agt) 310/505-5333
424/202-7286
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• • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • * * * * * * * * • B R E N T W O O D • 8 0 8 4 t h S t . • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • * 1 Bd.+ 1 Ba. * * • GORGEOUS UNITS 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 922 S. Barrington Av. * 120 Granville Ave.
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• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Rooftop pool, deck, gym, central air, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking.
• Free WiFi Access • ~ 310/476-3824 ~ BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE
6-Month Lease Avail.
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Every Extra Luxury: custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.
• Close to UCLA • 1350 S. Midvale Ave. L.A., 90024 C o n t a c t M g r. :
• 310/864-0319 •
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HILLS • B R E N T W O O D • BEVERLY 141 N. ARNAZ DR. • BRENTWOOD • TOWNHOUSE 120 Granville Ave. 2 BD + 2 BA
PENTHOUSE ON SUNSET STRIP
Lrg. 2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba. 2 Bd.+1.5 Ba. • $1,895
872 S. Westgate Ave. Nicely Appointed Unit * * * * * * * * 1 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba. Centrally Located Historically Preserved Large, Sunny & Bright. Hardwood floors, 3-Unit Building Patio, dishwasher, wet bar, fireplace, In Unit: Dishwasher, heated pool, intercom dishwasher, Laundry, A/C, entry, on-sight lndry., prkg. parking, Custom Cabinets, Close to Everything. laundry facility, Granite Countertops
$2,595/Month 2-Story Townhouse- More Like A House Than An Apt. Balcony, wood flrs., stove, fridge, covered prkg. Close to everything.
Two bedrooms, two baths in newer 2001 built modern, 424/202-7286 architectural building, with panoramic city & ocean 310/207-1965 view, close to Beverly Hills, W&D inside the unit, Non-smoking building. Please call: W E S T L . A . controlled access,new hardwood floor. Dual CULVER CITY 310/276-2119 1342 Centinela Ave. entrances, 8410 Sunset Blvd & 8455 De Longpre
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1628 Westgate Ave.
310/479-8977
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310/820-1810
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1675 Colby Ave.
- 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Bright Unit • With patio, on-site laundry, On-site parking. Close to transportation.
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1380 Midvale Ave.
• • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • • • • • •1 Bd.+1 Ba.
••• ••• • • Single • • 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath • WESTWOOD • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • •
1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath
672 Kelton Ave. Bright, controlled access, X-St. Strathmore
balcony, pool, elevator,
• 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath •
laundry fac., prkg. Bright unit. • 1 B d r m . + 1 B a t h • Close To U.C.L.A. Dishwasher, On-site Controlled access, 310/477-6856 laundry, parking. parking, laundry facility. Close to SANTA MONICA Brentwood Village. C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . 427 Montana Ave. 3 1 0 / 4 7 3 1 5 0 9 310/472-8915
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310/208-5166
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for showing. Priced at $3,950/Month
*KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 all listings are on centurycityliving.com Valet and Guest Parking. Huge Heated Pool, Security Staff, Doorman & Houseman, Switchboard Tennis, Fitness Center Business Center
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July 6, 2012 | Page 31 Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr ******* Associate Publisher Marcia W. Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Steve Simmons
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IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT? For lawyers with a background in U.S. Constitutional law (the writer was admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar over 25 years ago), the Roberts majority opinion of the ObamaCare decision is a true embarrassment. Many learned law professors have ripped it apart. One leftist writer who approves the outcome calls it “incoherent but brilliant.” There could be no description worse. These guys are supposed to be better than this. The fact that the otherwise supposedly brilliant Chief Justice had to muddle through shows how wrong was his conclusion. Constitutional law “ain’t that tough” when it is done right. The Roberts’ opinion is the kind of first-year-law-student work that would get an “F” in any decent law school. Well, that’s the “professional” evaluation. If you are interested in the Constitutional “inside baseball” issues, we suggest you read the lead editorial of The Wall Street Journal for July 2, 2012 (www.wsj.com) for a solid layman’s explanation of the opinion and why it is a scholarly mess. In part, the editors of the WSJ wrote: “The result is Chief Justice Roberts has created the only tax in U.S. history that exceeds its own constitutional limits and is meant to execute powers the Court otherwise ruled were invalid. His discovery erases the limiting principle—apportionment [‘apportionment’ under the Constitutional means that taxes must be laid upon each person directly and equally except for income taxes] —that constrains the taxing power for everything besides income and excises. “In the process, Roberts has hollowed out dual federal-state sovereignty and eviscerated the very limit on the Commerce Clause that he posits elsewhere in his opinion and that has some conservatives singing his praises. From now on, Congress can simply regulate interstate commerce by imposing ‘taxes’ whenever someone does or does not do something contrary to its desires. . . .” Now, with our last real protection against arbitrary taxation and compulsion removed, the question must be asked: “Just exactly what kind of government do you want?” Some of us believe government should be limited. We believe that every enlargement of government power reduces individual liberty. We believe it is a “zero sum game.” One side wins; the other loses. Many of our readers do not. They deem the question irrelevant – it’s only the outcome they want and don’t care how we get there. That’s sad. Many believe in collectivism and socialism without realizing – or caring about – the cost in liberty. They, like the socialist leader of Argentina (reported this week), believe that “equality is as important as liberty.” She means “forced equality.” That’s what ObamaCare is, and is only a precursor for more of the same. Our system was put together by striking a balance between liberty and ceded authority, but the guiding principle was always: “Only that authority which is necessary for a functioning nation.” Now, government can take to itself every decision, public or private. So, what do you want? Are you convinced all these politicians, think-tank people and bureaucrats are better, smarter, more capable, more disciplined, better able than you are to deal with your own lives? Do you care? Can you find one single example where this particular path has not led to economic disaster? Have you looked at the pure cost? How do we sustain a system where 52 percent of the people receive “government” benefits while the remainder are crushed, shut-down, deprived of the fruits of their own labor and capital? Is jealousy over the success of others (or guilt about your own success) worth losing the future? Why should government workers received 150 – 200 percent of pay in the private sector? What are they doing that is so much more valuable? Why should they retire on more money than they were ever paid when working? Why should they be employed by government at all? Why should we continue to agree to pay money into a federal government that rakes off 2/3’s of what we put in just for overhead? (Why does Beverly Hills “need” one city employee for every 34 residents?) Is it fair to ask if our “government” is just a Ponzi scheme? Thanks to Chief Justice John Roberts, we now know that the tradeoff between individual liberty and government power has been resolved 100 percent in favor of the government. Just what did we “celebrate” on Wednesday? Government healthcare? Government “education”? Government “student loans” that many cannot repay? Government rules that stop our children and others from owning their own homes? What will our children “celebrate” in 10, 20, 30 years? It used to be liberty. There are some prophetic books on this topic. Many of our readers have already read them, but probably dismissed them as hysteria. We suggest looking at them again. They would include Orwell’s 1984 and Animal Farm, and Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged. Those books pretty much say it all. If you read them today, maybe you will find that what used to be derided as hyperbole and scare tactics has now become real.
LETTERS What is a community? Is it simply defined as a district or a city or do we truly think of a community as a place where people are living and/or working together and having a common interest? I believe the latter defines Beverly Hills best. Unfortunately, I have noticed our common interests and goals separated by a self-centered, thoughtless, and inconsiderate attitude in general. Communities do not thrive on this–they disintegrate. This reminds us of recent attacks on our own school board, which is in itself defined as a community of volunteers working together for all of us on their “free” time. I wonder if our community is aware that each school board member volunteers approximately 30 hours permonth to prepare for and attend regular board meetings, special board meetings, emergency board meetings, PTA meetings, PTSA meetings, and mutual time spent on lengthy conversations in order to make quality decisions in education for our district. This is 1,440 hours in the 4 years each board member has committed to volunteering. (The actual number is probably much higher). Additionally, each board member has spent tens of thousands of dollars of their own savings to support their campaign as well as consistently donate to every program and all five schools in our district. Most of these board members have their own children attending our schools so I would find it hard to believe their decisions are not based on what is best for each and every student enrolled. The nonsense that part of this community is focused on is an unbelievable waste of time. Wow! Imagine if we all spent 1,000 hours of our own time supporting our boardmembers rather than complaining about mundane issues like a property purchase, or a much-needed drug-free policy to only help our children maintain a healthy lifestyle, or a small change–NOT an elimination–of a foreign language policy. While some people thrive on finding a negative or creating and being in the center of a problem that does not exist, our school board has only one mission that they are superior at: solving existing, actual problems by improving the status quo. They are altruistically doing it for others, not for themselves. The time wasted repeatedly defending, explaining, and rationalizing their decisions to some parents and community members who often rudely complain and complain about every word uttered simply takes away their time and energy from advocating for our students. We elected the board. We felt confident in their beliefs-let them make decisions that we all entrusted them to make! If we all acted more like a community by coming together to enhance the educational experience on important issues,
Rabbi Jacob Pressman IF YOU THINK IT’S CROWDED NOW! In 1900 the world population was only 1,633,000,000 - that is 1 billion, 633 million. That year, China had 400,000,000; the British Empire was second with close to 387,000,000; then followed India, Russia, the French Empire, and then the United States with 76,212,168. By the year 2000 the world population was a little over 6 billion, and by 2011 had reached 7 billion. By the year 3000, it will have exceeded 10 billion or 10,000,000.000. This means that in 2000 years it will have grown from a little more than 1 billion, 600 million to 10 billion. Ten billion! So as you idle in stalled traffic on the freeway at rush hour, just imagine what it will be like for your great-great… grandchildren. Will they have engaged in nuclear wars and made this earth uninhabitable? Will they have colonized Mars and continued their internecine wars there? Will they have become a universally peaceful humanity that has given up its sophisticated nuclear drone weaponry? The last time humanity got itself into such a fix, God wiped it out, leaving just one righteous man, Noah, to survive with his family and selected beasts and start all over again. Perhaps you are that righteous person. Try acting that way anyway, with a hopeful song in your heart: “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me!” we would see rapid improvement and we would not create a divisive environment. I applaud our school board for its tremendous effort in effectively handling this challenging community while simultaneously balancing their collaborative decisions so well. ***The preceding letter was written by a relative of a sitting school boardmember whose name is being held by request. ****** As a parent I want to acknowledge all the “classified employees” Joel Pressman brought to our attention when his “Letter to the Editor” commented on your referring to the late Jon Cherney “as a teacher at Beverly Hills High School.” Although I feel it is shortsighted to think students are only able to learn from their teachers and not the “staff– technicians, secretaries, custodians, accompanists, gardeners, and the so many other workers” whom he stated –“are people who enable the teachers to teach and students to learn” from, I do agree with Mr. Pressman that “schools are teams.” I was fortunate enough to know Jon, but only with this article was I made aware of the fact he was a “noncertified, or classified staff” and “not as a teacher.” It was my mistake not knowing his classification, but just how amazing Jon was from the students. Schools are made up of many valuable people, each professional in their own right. Every one of them make a mark on our students’ lives, and if not. we are doing something wrong as parents and educators in not teaching them the value and importance of all people and professions. It takes much more than credentials to make a great teacher. So when a teacher or other staff member has a positive influence over our students, what an impact that person has on that student’s life! Jon was the kind of valuable professional whose presence was a contributing factor to the
success of BHHS as a school, and whose influence was so positive the impact he had on his students is still talked about today. He not only touched them during his life, but also continues to do so in his legacy through the Jon Cherney Humanitarian award’s yearly recipient. So I personally want to thank Cherney’s family in keeping his legacy alive and in helping the students who above all else were the most important to Jon. Through the years I have seen who the recipients of the Jon Cherney Humanitarian Award were and Jon may not have been a “credentialed teacher” but these award recipients the past 17 years have embodied all that he was about–a truly “classified” HUMANITARIAN!I. Rosenberg ****** According to an official, the City has received more than 300 letters from citizens shocked that Beverly Hills is going to enforce a law passed in 1989 that all wood roofs must be replaced by June 30, 2013. The ridiculous part about thewhole thing is that homeowners had no clue this is going to happen and City officials probably didn’t either until a roofing contractor called this to their attention. I purchaed my home several years after the law was passed and nobody ever told me about it. When I replaced my roof in the 1990s, the roofer paid the City a fee and received a permit to install a new wood roof. There are people who claim there are homes destroyed every year by fire to wooden roofs...and they are right. It is beyond my understanding why anyone would build a wooden house with a wood roof in an area famous for all the trees surrounding it. But it does happen as daily tour busses drive visitors around the City to admire our outstanding homes–a few with wooden roofs. The City should wait a reasonable time before putting this law in effect. Herb Wallerstein
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