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City Council Delays Action On Measure E Bond Acceleration

By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills City Council decided Tuesday that it needs more time to decide how it officially feels about the Measure E Bond Acceleration.

An item was placed on the agenda at Tuesday’s formal council meeting regarding a resolution

School Board VP Noah Margo performs with The Tokens next Thursday. 5

Dr. Fran talks about controversial parenting philosophies.

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George Christy, Page 6 Season Two Of HBO’s The Newsroom Premiered In Hollywood To An Enthusiastic Audience; DOGTV Arrives In August On A TestMarketed Channel That Promises Good Times For Canines.

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from Mayor John Mirisch that would have stated the council’s opposition to the Measure E bond acceleration. The council decided after some discussion that it would table an official vote until its July 30 meeting.

On June 26, the school board (see ‘MEASURE E,’ page 12)

SWEARING IN— New Rotary Club of Beverly Hills President Susan Berk (left) was officially sworn into her position at the club’s monthly luncheon on Monday in the Beverly Hills Hotel. Doing the honors was Doug Baker, district governor for Rotary District 5280.

Photo by Gidas Peteris

Bernie, a 10-month-old miniature poodle is up for adoption now.

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Cal Spirit XXIX Set For July 28 at Pacific Design Center.

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Details Of Beverly Hills Water Contamination Hard To Swallow

By Matt Lopez While many questions remain, some answers have begun trickling out regarding bacteria found in the Beverly Hills water supply last December.

In December, the City of Bev-

erly Hills found six positive tests for coliform bacteria in the City’s water supply. It took three more months however, for the City to notify the public of the bacteria.

That delay brought about a notice

HAIL TO THE C H I E F — R e t i r i n g Beverly Hills Fire Chief Tim Scranton cuts the cake during his private retirement party Monday at Greystone mansion. For more photos, see page 3.

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Retiring Fire Chief Scranton Honored At Greystone

By Matt Lopez As the hours tick down in Tim Scranton tenure as Beverly Hills Fire Chief, he was celebrated in grand style on Monday evening.

Family, friends, colleagues, dignitaries and current and former City leaders came together Monday for a private send-off

for Scranton at Greystone mansion.

Scranton will retire as Beverly Hills Fire Chief on July 18 after 27 years with the City and seven as fire chief.

Interim Fire Chief Ralph Mundell served as emcee for the evening, leading the way (see ‘SCRANTON,’ page 12)

INTERIM CHIEF—Ralph Mundell (pictured right) served as emcee for Chief Tim Scranton’s retirement party Monday at Greystone mansion. Mundell has been named interim fire chief.

(see ‘WATER,’ page 12)

Newman Out As Beverly Hills High ASB Head, ASB To ‘Reset’

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education failed to pass a motion at Tuesday night's meeting that would have enabled Loren Newman to continue to oversee the Beverly Hills High School Associated Student Body for another academic year after three motions to restructure the

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position failed.

“This is about resetting ASB,” Superintendent Gary Woods told The Courier. “It's not about discipline or anything else. It's about resetting ASB from top to bottom.”

Following this spring's annual ASB trip to San Diego to volunteer

Mundell Named Interim Beverly Hills Fire Chief

By Matt Lopez Before the search for the ninth fire chief in Beverly Hills’ history officially begins, Ralph Mundell has been named the interim successor to Tim Scran-

ton, who retired Thursday as Beverly Hills Fire Chief.

City Manager Jeff Kolin confirmed at Tuesday’s City Council study session that (see ‘MUNDELL,’ page 7)

“A BIG BANG” is what critics are saying about HBO’s second season of The Newsroom, created by Emmy Award-winning Aaron Sorkin, who attended the premiere with daughter Roxy at the Paramount Theatre.

(see ‘ASB,’ page 15)

East West Bank Reports Gains In Net Income, EPS For Quarter

By John L. Seitz East West Bancorp (EWBC), parent of East West Bank with offices in Beverly Hills and Century City, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. Net income was $74 million (.52 per diluted share, up 11 percent from the prior year period.)

According to Dominic Ng, East West’s chairman/CEO: “Our financial results for the quarter were driven by strong loan originations, re-

sulting in a 6 percent increase of total loans receivable of $920.8 million during the quarter to a record $16,2 billion.

“High quality loan growth is challenging for the banking industry. Our unique value proposition as the bridge between East and West allows us to successfully and prudently grow our loan portfolio.

Further, during the quarter, we grew total deposits to a record (see ‘EAST WEST,’ page 7)

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Joining them were cast members and friends: Jeff Daniels, Olivia Munn, Alison Pill, Sam Waterston, Dev Patel, John Gallagher Jr., Adina Porter, Chris Chalk, Thomas Sadoski, Thomas Matthews, Riley Voelkel, Tanya Owens, Charles Weirauch, Wynn Everett, Catherine Zimmer, Cherie Daly, Margaret Judson, Joel Johnstone, executive producer Alan Paul.

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The Beverly Hills community honored retiring Fire Chief Tim Scranton in a private dinner Monday evening at Greystone Mansion

The crowd mingles at Greystone mansion before the ceremony begins.

Annette Saleh with Offer Nissenbaum

Mitch and Bobbe Joy Dawson

BHPD Chief Dave Snowden with Raylene and Bruce Meyer

Board of Education President Jake Manaster

Tim Scranton, Karen Gutierrez (Scranton’s “right hand lady”), Michelle Scranton and Maile Scranton

Former Fire Chief Dale T. Geldert and Interim Chief Ralph Mundell

Julian and Michele Gold

Reggie Sully with Judie Fenton

Brian Rosenstein and BHPD Capt. Mark Rosen

Tom Blumenthal

Murray and Bunni Fischer

Beverly Hills Fire Association President Kurt Versteeg

Susan Healy-Keene and Jonathan Lait

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Planning Commission Finds Bedford Apartments To Be A ‘Character Contributing Building’

BEDFORD CONVERSION—The Planning Commission decided last Thursday that the apartment building pictured above fits the bill of a “character contributing building in the City. As such, the structure is eligible to convert to a “common interest development” without meeting all proper zoning requirements.

By Matt Lopez An apartment complex at 132 S. Bedford Dr. has been determined a “character contributing building” by the Planning Commission.

Just what does that mean? Essentially, it states, according to Beverly Hills Municipal Code, that the building “is of continued value and contributes to the defining character of the community as a whole.”

That determination can be made for reasons such as scale and proportions, design elements, and relationship to surrounding development. (see ‘PLANNING’ page 15)

Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences Announces 2013-14 Board of Governors Ten first-time governors have been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors. In addition, eight incumbents have been reelected and one previous governor is returning to the board. This year's election increases the Academy's governing body from 43 to 48.

The first-time governors are Judianna Makovsky and Deborah Nadoolman, representing the Costume Designers branch; Rick Carter and Jan Pascale, Designers branch; Alex Gibney, Documentary; Lynzee Klingman, Film Editors; Amy Pascal, Executives; Kathryn Blondell and Bill Corso, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists; and Nancy Utley, Public Relations. (see ‘ACADEMY’ page 13)

WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S— Meet Bernie, a 10-month-old miniature poodle who weighs in at 20 pounds. He was abandoned at a Lancaster shelter a few months ago by a backyard-breeder who no longer wanted him. Camp Bow Wow Agoura Hills housed and socialized Bernie, who gets along well with other dogs and kids. He is available for adoption through ShelterHopePetShop.org. Call 818-453-5798 for more information.

New STEAM Program Set To Kick Off At Beverly Hills High

By Camille Shooshani Telecommunication engineer Kamal Oudrihiri paused during his presentation on the creation of “Curiosity” the NASA robot that landed on Mars last year, which he now monitors.

“I hope you guys like math,” he said.

The class middle school students yelled “yes!”

Oudrihiri was one of the guest speakers who presented his work as part of the new STEAM program at Beverly Hills High School.

The day before, the middle schoolers designed Lego robots programmed (see ‘STEAM’ page 15)

STEAM—Jet Propulsion Lab telecommunication engineer Kamal Oudrihiri navigates a miniature model of the Mars robot on top of middle school students June 28 as part of the new STEAM program. At Beverly Hills High School, the program offers an introduction into the design and development of a product.

Courier Photo By Camille Shooshani

Beverly Hills Schools Move Forward With Common Core Standards

Mirisch, Kolin At Odds Over Rescheduled Council Meeting

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education voted unanimously in favor of a two-year funding plan on the state-mandated Common Core State Standards, with Board VP Noah Margo absent at the time of the vote. The national shift in education toward specific stan-

By Matt Lopez Mayor John Mirisch was conspicuous by his absence at Tuesday’s Beverly Hills City Council study session, and for good reason.

If you ask him, the meeting never should have happened in the first place.

dards in English language arts and mathematics for K-12, which the district must implement in 2014/15, emphasizes a deeper knowledge in favor of a broad-based approach.

“I'm excited because I believe these common core standards are really geared toward

helping schools be more effective,” Superintendent Gary Woods told The Courier.

“There's less to cover, but more time to discuss.”

Over the past two years, under the leadership of Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Ted(see ‘CORE’ page 15)

SAVE THE ANIMALS—Lange Foundation's Annual Estate, where most of the items are 50 percent off, is going on now through Sunday. All proceeds go to save animals. The sale of items ranging from clothes to furniture to antiques, art, jewelry, and more is taking place at 11040 W. Pico Blvd. in West Los Angeles. For more information call 310-478-6900.

Board of Education Considers Adopting Policy On Disciplinary Reporting To Colleges

By Anton Saleh On Tuesday, the Board of Education took up the discussion of its “Common Application University Disclosure Policy” in an effort to implement a policy on how the district reports disciplinary information for students applying to univer-

sities.

Currently, Beverly Hills High School has no policy on how high school counselors should disclose disciplinary information for students applying to universities, which has led to inconsistent practices regarding the disclosure of student

disciplinary information.

“We should do what all other high schools are doing,” boardmember Lewis Hall said.

“We need to have some common standards we need to apply,” Boardmember Lisa Korbatov echoed. (see ‘DISCIPLINE’ page 15)

Mirisch expressed frustration with City Manager Jeff Kolin Tuesday to The Courier, saying he felt Kolin went around him to schedule a 2:30 p.m. Tuesday study session that he had previously canceled.

The council had previous(see ‘MEETING’ page 13)

Beverly Hills Schools Ready For Security Pilot Program

By Laura Coleman On Tuesday, EvidenceBased Incorporated presented the Board of Education with a preliminary security plan as an initial step in establishing a district-wide security and safety system.

Comprised partly of retired

police officers who would integrate themselves in the Beverly Hills schools similar to Security Resource Officers, Superintendent Gary Woods told The Courier that the district will take steps to move forward with a pilot program. (see ‘SECURITY’ page 15)

BOWLING FOR LONGEVITY— Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club, an 80-plus year presence in the community, and a member of the LACOC honors its members with a birthday party each month. All parties are all special, however July “took the cake” with three members reaching milestones. Virginia Little turned 100, while Jim Hasty and Fred Fox both turned 99. Jim and Fred bowl three times a week at the Comstock Avenue greens while Virginia comes and visits.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CAMP SPONSORS—The Friars Charitable Foundation presented a check for $10,000, to Nancee Lee Allen, executive director of South Central LAMP, as the naming sponsor for its 2013 Family Camp.

SC LAMP has offered family literacy and early preschool education programs for more than 20 years.

The two-week camp for families experiencing camp for the first time includes field trips, and activities in and around Los Angeles.

Forty families are participating this year. From left are: Marilyn Stambler, Friars Charitable Foundation president; Marge Graf, LAMP board of trustees president; Allen; Diana Pinto, SC LAMP program director; and Linda Schwartz, Friars Charitable Foundation member.

Photo by Maxine Picard

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Westside Pavilion Fundraiser Geared For Kids On Thursday Local Beverly Hills mom Jennifer Stein Simms will cochair the “Junior Rock Star Charity Concert & Benefit” on Thursday at the Westside Pavilion in an effort to raise awareness about the environmental causes of childhood disease.

Proceeds from next Thursday’s charity event benefit Children’s Environmental Charities, including the health center.

Geared for the 3-foot and

under set, kid-friendly activities such as arts and crafts, dress-up stations and a photo booth are among some of the entertainment that will be on hand for attendees.

Tickets for the event, which will take place on Thursday, July 25, from 4-6:30 pm, are $35 per each adult/child pair; additional kids’ tickets are $10 each. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit kids4cehc.eventbrite.com.

Beverly Hills Realtor Brand Reappointed To State Board SOLD OUT—Fans line up for the first of two recent sold-out screenings of the classic Warner Brothers’ Academy Award-winning film Casablanca hosted by The Beverly Hills Performing Arts Center. The screenings were presented by the L.A. Conservancy as part of its “Last Remaining Seats” series. The Arts Center is the non-profit corporation responsible for the preservation, restoration and programming of the 1,900-seat art deco Saban Theatre, where the screenings took place.

Reported New Clooney Romantic Interest Talks Dating Rumors, Settling Down In Beverly Hills

By Matt Lopez As Nicole Pearson prepares to move to Beverly Hills for a career in entertainment, she’s already gotten a slight taste of what she might be in store for.

For the past week, Pearson has found herself in headlines across the county, romantically linked to who else but one of the biggest

stars in the world, George Clooney.

The Courier caught up with Pearson this week, who says she is still getting adjusted to her life in the tabloids.

“It’s definitely a new feeling,” Pearson told The Courier. “It’s been really interesting, but it’s been different from what my goals are.”

Nicole Pearson

(see ‘PEARSON’ page 15)

G O U R M E T F O O D / W I N E FESTIVAL–’California Spirit XXIX” will be held at 4 p.m. on July 28 at Pacific Design Center. Chefs from 15 of the area’s top fine dining establishments will participate in the gourmet food and wine festival for the benefit of the American Cancer Society. Among the restaurants taking part is Nonna of Italy, 9255 W. Sunset Blvd., as festival co-host Barbara Lazaroff (second from left) welcomes Nonna General Manager Oscar Rios along the Eric DeSimone (left) and David De La Cudra (right).

Photo by Maxine Picard

By John L. Seitz Ronna Mee Brand of Beverly Hills has been reappointed

by Gov. Jerry Brown to a 4-year term on the California Structural Pest Control Board, where she has served the past year as its only realtor member.

The second generation Angeleno founded and has owned Brand Realty since 1984. “As an independent professional in this business, I have aimed at bringing objectivity and fairness to the table in the hope of giving independent brokerages a stronger voice,”she said.

Brand has successfully been working on globalizing

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local real estate during her eight years as state director at the California Association of Realtors. She was elected president of the Beverly HillsGreater Los Angeles Associa(see ‘BRAND’ page 15)

NINA NEEDS A HOME –This little yellow Labrador-Golden Retriever mix, Nina, was found on Sunset near Whittier Drive. She is about 8-years old, 40 pounds, sprayed, docile and very, very sweet. She is currently at the West Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center, 11361 W. Pico Blvd. (888-452-7381) but needs to find a new, adopted home fast. Her ID # is #A0532922. For further information, call Dori Schneider at 310271-9089.

‘Picklefest’ Coming To Farmers Market August 4

By Matt Lopez If you like Pickles, the Beverly Hills Farmers Market has just the event for you.

On Aug. 4, the Farmers Market will hold its first ever “Picklefest” contest.

The fun begins at 9 a.m. at 9300 Civic Center Dr. At 10 a.m., all pickled entries will be displayed for public viewing.

Judging of the pickles begins at 11 a.m. and winners of the Best Dill Pickle in Beverly Hills and “I can pickle that!” contests are announced.

There will also be a pickle toss contests and pony rides and a petting zoo for children.

For more information, visit www.beverlyhills.org/farmersmarket.

Tickets Going Fast For ‘Cal Spirit XXIX’ Food/Wine Fest July 28 At Pacific Design Center

By John L. Seitz Reservations are filling up for the Sunday, July 28, “California Spirit XXIX,” the gourmet food and wine festival at Pacific Design Center which benefits the American Cancer Society on its 100th birthday year.

According to hosts Barbara

Lazaroff and Sherry Lansing, the event will honor John Shaffner and Joe Stewart (Shaffner/Stewart Production Design) plus Philomena McAndrew MD and Solomon Hamburg MD, PhD (Tower Hematology Oncology Medical Group).

This annual summer gala will include a collection of fine dining establishments, top vintners pouring their reserves, and spirits from Patron, Ultimat & Beam, Inc., Dassai Sake, etc. who will create mixed drinks with organic freshly squeezed (see ‘CAL SPIRIT’ page 15)

LIVE MUSIC–Beverly Hills Board of Education VP Noah Margo (pictured above, far right) will perform with The Tokens on Thursday evening in Beverly Canon Gardens at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. The musical group is known for “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Pictured, left to right: Mike Johnson, Jay Leslie, Phil Margo, Mitch Margo, and Noah Margo.

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Fair’s Graydon Carter, among others) are considering the play, directed by the award-winning Joe Mantello, traveling to the West Coast. Locals believe the Mark Taper Forum at the Music Center would be an ideal theater, and that Bette would be welcomed with roses and open arms. “A run in Los Angeles would be fun, because it’s near my house and Sue’s.” No road tour, however.

About starring in a revival

of Mame, the hilariously madcap Jerry Herman musical, Bette tells Patrick Healy the role’s been in the back of her mind. “But I don’t think I have eight shows a week in me. I’m too old. I don’t know if people understand how hard this is.

Kids who give their all in eight shows a week, I bow to them.”

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You Last on Broadway may be amused to know that the act curtain cautions in bold letters: “This play contains profanity, smoking, alcohol consumption, drug use and gossip.”

Audiences revelled in the gossip delivered by Bette (as Sue) in her turquoise caftan, all the while devouring chocolates.

Bette Midler is considering bringing her Broadway hit I’ll Eat You Last, A Chat With Sue Mengers to Los Angeles. The three-month tour de force recouped its investment of $2.4 million in just eight weeks. Playwright John Logan, at right.

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he cigarettes nearly killed me,” Bette Midler tells The New York Times’ Patrick Healy. “I answer the phone now, and people think it’s my husband.” Bette was talking about chain-smoking – a cigarette in one hand and a joint in the other – throughout her twohour tour de force performance (her first Broadway role in nearly 40 years). She broke boxoffice records at the Booth Theater starring in her threemonth-long hit, I’ll Eat You Last, A Chat With Sue Mengers, written by John Logan (Red, Skyfall) about the Hollywood agent who only invited “twinkies” at parties in her Bel Air hacienda.

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ecognized by the Humane Society, DOGTV is the first-ever TV network devoted to “stay-at-home” dogs, reports New York Post’s Michael Starr.

He informs the channel was test-marketed for six months in San Diego. “DOGTV will be an ideal baby sitter for ‘home alone’ dogs … research reveals that dogs feel better in the company of television, especially when the right content is on … house-bound hounds can watch videos that will help them relax from the stress of chasing cars and pining for their next bowl of Alpo …

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nticipate segments with “stimulating programming to desensitize and expose dogs to different day-to-day stimuli.

Lazy pups who would rather lie around napping all day could benefit from programs that’ll inspire them to follow in the paw prints of Toto in The Wizard Of Oz and the beloved Lassie.”

Dreamworks is developing a comeback series for Lassie.

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he shows can also help jittery pooches get used to stressful situations such as blaring car horns and tailpulling toddlers.

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witty … abusive … a powerful woman in a man’s world.”

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nsiders recall Sue as a tough bitch of a broad during her tenure as a Hollywood agent (she immigrated from Hamburg, Germany).

Fearlessly pushy, she became a ruthless Hollywood superagent, snagging major clients, and devastated after Barbra Streisand, fired her. In this industry town where schadenfreude is rampant, her rival agents kvelled.

ue even had a friend blowing marijuana smoke into her face as she passed away,” says Bette Midler. “High until the bitter end.”

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ount on August 1 for the premiere date for DOGTV, free to Direct TV’s subscribers through the middle of that m o n t h .

Subscribe online at dogtv.com and receive a month free, plus a package of “doggie goodies.”

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Kaitlin Olson with Rob McEllenney

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’ll Eat You Last closed on June 30th to love letter reviews from the critics, recouping its initial investment of $2.4 milven if my mother were lion in just eight weeks. Bette outside during one of my par- and her producers (including ties, knocking the door down Jimmy Nederlander and Vanity and begging to come inside from a thunderstorm,” vowed Sue. “I wouldn’t let her in.

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er clients included Faye Dunaway, whose role in Roman Polanski’s classic Chinatown with Jack Nicholson came about at Sue’s dinner table.

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thers being Mike Nichols, Michael Caine, Steve McQueen, Candice Bergen, Nick Nolte, Bob Fosse, Farrah Fawcett, Ryan O’Neal, Tatum O’Neal. “She was one of a kind,” claimed Barbra Streisand, her most famous client. “Acerbically funny …

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Pacific Rim’s Luu Triplets (Charles, Mark and Lance) reunited with Rinko Kikuchi during the premiere at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre Heather Doerksen

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$19.3 billion and non-interest bearing demand deposits to a record $5.1 billion, or 27 percent of total deposits.”

Ng continued: “For the second quarter of 2013, East West achieved a return on equity of 12.59 percent, and on assets of 1.29 percent.

“Our results for the second quarter mark the ninth consecutive quarter East West has increased both net income and earnings per share. Our strong earnings and a healthy balance sheet, result in high capital levels. During the period, we completed the $200 million common stock repurchase program approved by the board earlier in the year. Year to date, we have repurchased 8 million shares.

“We are pleased with the strong results and believe East West is on track

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Mundell has been named interim fire chief and Greg Barton has been named interim deputy chief.

Mundell, a 27-year veteran of the BHFD who was most recently acting as deputy chief since December, officially took over his post as interim chief Thursday.

“I don’t think my life changes a whole lot, as deputy chief I’m really responsible for both the operations and administration of the department,” Mundell told The Courier. “As fire chief, I’m going to be looking more at the vision of the department, where we need to be and pressures that we might feel from the economy, changes and trends.”

Kolin said Tuesday that he would

for another year of record earnings. As the economic environment continues to improve in the U.S., East West will continue to expand our market share, grow our profitability, and deliver strong financial results to shareholders.”

Montage Debuts Sunset Dining At Rooftop Grill Montage Beverly Hills has introduced a new early evening “Sunset Menu” from 3 to 7 p.m. and a complete Sunday dinner menu from 6 to 9 p.m. in its Rooftop Grill.

Already open for breakfast and lunch daily, Executive Chef Gabriel Ask has created a unique array or steaks, ribs, seafood and all the trimmings to savor along with a multi-vista view of the mountains and the City below.

For reservations, phone 310-8607990. move ahead with an internal recruitment process to identify Scranton’s replacement. That selection process would include a written application process and oral panel interview.

Kolin said the process would likely take 60-90 days.

Mundell said he intends to apply for the position permanently. He said Scranton has laid a great foundation for whoever takes the role permanently.

“Nothing dramatic is going to change here in the next three months.

(Tim) has provided a great foundation for me to build on,” Mundell said. “If I’m fortunate enough to become the fire chief, I don’t see there being a big gap that I need to learn because he has provided great leadership and a great foundation into how the fire department is run.”

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JENNIFER ANISTON ANNOUNCED AS EIF AMBASSADOR TO SAKS FIFTH AVENUE’S 2013 KEY TO THE CURE CAMPAIGN The 15th annual campaign will raise funds for EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund through the sale of a limited-edition T-shirt designed by Peter Dundas of Emilio Pucci and a four-day charity shopping weekend

Saks Fifth Avenue and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that actress Jennifer Aniston has been named the EIF

ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2013 Key To The Cure campaign. In the 14-years since the inception of the Saks’ charity shopping weekend, the company, together with its vendors and partners, has raised over $33 million for cancer research.

Celebrated designer Peter Dundas of Emilio Pucci created a limited-edition T-shirt exclusively to benefit Key To The Cure that will retail for $35 at Saks Fifth Avenue stores and online at saks.com. One hundred percent of the proceeds from each shirt sold will be donated to EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund, benefiting charitable programs dedicated to finding new detection methods, better treatments and eventual cures for women’s cancers. The T-shirt debuts at Saks Fifth Avenue on Oct 1.

“I’m so honored to join the

Entertainment Industry Foundation and Saks Fifth Avenue in their continued efforts to raise funds for promising scientific research through EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund,” said Jennifer Aniston. “My hope is that everyone will contribute to this worthy cause by purchasing a Key To The Cure T-shirt designed by Emilio Pucci.”

Steve Sadove, chairman/CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue, said: “We are so pleased to be partnering with Peter Dundas and Emilio Pucci, EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund, and Jennifer Aniston this year for Key To The Cure.

In our 15th year, the continued support of our charity affiliates and efforts made by our clients, vendors and associates have proven to be a true testament to the Key To The Cure legacy.”

Saks Fifth Avenue’s charity shopping weekend will take place Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 17 to 20, at all Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores nationwide and on saks.com. During the shopping weekend, 2 percent of participating vendor sales up to

$500,000 will be donated to the national beneficiary, the Entertainment Industry Foundation.

About EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund The Women”s Cancer Research Fund, an Entertainment Industry Foundation Program, supports innovative research, education, and outreach directed at the development of more effective approaches to the early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all women’s cancers.

Through an ambitious, first of its kind scientific project, called EIF’s WCRF Biomarker Breast Cancer Discovery Project, world-class scientists have collaborated to identify markers in the blood that signal the presence of breast cancer. These findings could, one day, lead to the development of a blood test to detect breast cancer in its beginning, most-curable stages. The Fund also supports research being conducted at prestigious, National Cancer Institute (NCI)-accredited medical institutions primarily based in Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.womenscancerresearchfund.org.

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The Ultimate Self Indulgence is the the perfect pedicure spot to relax every three or four weeks----all the more necessary with the emphasis now on great looking sandals year round in our special climate. The MONTAGE BEVERLY HILLS has a luxurious spa and a full range of treatments and among them are a series of wonderful pedicures accompanied by your choice of champagne or healthy green juices. Ask for Anel when you make your appointment and know that she will respect your desire for quiet as you are scrubbed, massaged, and prepared for the perfect party sandals.

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MAKE A DEAL—Howie Mandel, former host of game show Deal Or No Deal, has yet to make a deal on his 6-bedroom Cape Cod-style Malibu home listed for $7.25 million. Located at 6950 Dume Dr. in the exclusive Point Dume area, the 6,000-square-foot property boasts expansive lawns, an outdoor patio and pool.

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Beverly Hills Home Market Snapshot Median List Average SF 6-Month Median Sale Average SF Price List Price Sales Sale Price Price

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Active Listings

90210

149

$5 Million

$1,235

137

$3.2 Million

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90211

12

$1.9 Million

$785

18

$1.5 Million

$658

90212

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Los Angeles’ Silicon Beach Continues To Ride Wave Of Prosperity, Milken Panel Concludes

By Laura Coleman Los Angeles’ thriving tech scene continues to attract startups and investors to the Westside, as evidenced at last month’s standing-room-only Milken Institute forum “Silicon Rally: L.A.’s Thriving Tech Scene,” where a panel of industry leaders emphatically asserted that Los Angeles is the place for entrepreneurs.

“This is the most entrepreneurial place I’ve ever been...more entrepreneurial than the Bay Area,” said social gaming entrepreneur Walter Driver, who co-founded the mobile entertainment network Scopely in 2011.

“I’m acutely aware of being in Los Angeles.

We’re sort of defined by the fact that we’re not the Bay Area.”

But with just 10 percent of the available investment capital up for grabs compared to

what’s to be had in Silicon Valley, in this city of dreamers where businesses can literally be created and funded on dreams, Driver emphasized how important it is for people to aggressively and effectively tell their story.

According to lifestyle shopping site One Kings Lane co-founder Susan Feldman, the city’s entertainment industry breeds a certain type of creativity that is very specific to Los Angeles.

Start-up investment levels have continued to climb, with the Los Angeles venture market having attracted $1.3 billion in 2012, a sizeable jump over 2011’s $1.14 billion.

Moderator Dana Settle, founding partner with venture capital fund Greycroft, said that while the $1 billion Los Angeles market has been robust for a long time, the influx of energy makes it feel like there’s more activity.

Home Prices Continue To Rise Throughout Area

By City News Service The median price of a home in Los Angeles County rose 28 percent in June, compared to the same month a year ago, helping the statewide median remain above $400,000 for the third straight month, according to figures released today by the Los Angeles-based California Association of Realtors.

The median price of a L.A. County home was $403,760 in June, up from $315,390 in June 2012, according to CAR. June's median price was 10.3 percent higher than May, when the median was $365,990. Home sales in the county dropped by 14.5 percent between May and June, and were down 8.2 percent from June 2012.

In Orange County, the median price was $661,740 in June, up 16.5 percent from June 2012, when the median was $567,910, according to CAR. Home sales dipped by 7 percent between May and June, and fell 0.5 percent from June 2012.

Statewide, the median price of a single-family home was $428,510 in June, up 33.5 percent from $320,990 in June 2012, according to CAR. It was the 16th straight month of yearover-year increases in the

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housing remains tight in most parts of the state and continues to fuel home price increases," CAR President Don Faught said.

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Armenian Bone Marrow Donor USC Closes Deal UCLA Health System’s Hospitals Registry Honors Siegel, CHLA To Buy Verdugo Ranked Among Nation’s Best On Sunday, the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) presented Stuart Siegel, MD, of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), with the “Establishment of the Year” award at its annual gala at the Hilton Glendale.

Siegel and his colleague, Dr. Neena Kapoor, MD, director of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Program, were instrumental in helping to establish the first autologous transplant program in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.

“I am honored to accept this award on behalf of Children’s Hospital. We have been pleased and grateful to share in this amazing work that has come so far in meeting the needs of Armenian children who need hematopoietic stemcell transplants,” said Siegel, founding director of the Child-

ren’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases.

Children receiving intensive chemotherapy as well as children with certain immunological or blood Dr. Stuart Siegel d i s o r d e r s , may require a stem-cell transplant. During the transplant, immature blood-forming cells, called hematopoietic stem cells, are given to the child to “rebuild” his or her immune system.

The harvested cells travel into the bone marrow, where they will mature and develop into healthy red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

Researchers Unravel Role of Oxidative Stress in Autism Spectrum Disorder In an effort to explore biological influences on the varying appearance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Pat Levitt, PhD, of The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), measured a blood chemical that indicates oxidative stress levels in autistic children with gastrointestinal disturbances (GID). This commonly co-occurring medical condition typically presents as diarrhea, constipation or reflux.

The significantly elevated amount of oxidative stress in children co-affected with ASD and GID is indicative of metabolic dysfunction and may be an underlying cause of the more severe effects of autism seen in this population. This study is the first to examine the levels of

Pat Levitt

oxidative stress in children coaffected with ASD and GID. “In this study, Dr. Levitt has identified a possible biomarker for the severity of autism and medical symptoms in children —a finding that could provide a mechanism to monitor effectiveness of treatment,” says Brent Polk, MD, director of The Saban Research Institute and chief of (see ‘AUTISM,’ page 11)

Hills Hospital

USC has expanded its medical services in the Foothill communities of L.A. County with the acquisition of Verdugo Hills Hospital, a 158-bed hospital in Glendale. The deal, which closed this week, adds the new USC Verdugo Hills Hospital to Keck Medicine of USC. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital will provide the area greater access to world-class specialized care, clinical trials and breakthrough technology while retaining the convenience and personal touch of a community hospital.

“USC and Verdugo Hills Hospital both have long and enduring histories of providing vital medical care to our local communities,” said USC President C. L. Max Nikias. “By joining forces, we will significantly strengthen both of our organizations, and will find innovative new ways to deliver the best patient care to the people of the Foothills and throughout Southern California.”

The acquisition, which promises $30 million in capital investments to improve Verdugo Hills Hospital facilities, received broad support from leaders in the Foothill communities, as well as those directly impacted by the venture.

USC, one of the world’s leading private research universities, established its present-day medical system with the purchase of two hospitals from Tenet Healthcare Corp. in 2009 — Keck Hospital of USC (formerly USC University Hospital) and USC Norris Cancer Hospital. In 2011, with a $150 million gift from the W.M. Keck Foundation, USC launched Keck Medicine of USC, which now comprises the three hospitals, a number of campus-based specialty clinics, five community(see ‘USC-VERDUGO’ page 11)

The UCLA Health System’s hospitals in Westwood and Santa Monica have been named to U.S. News & World Report’s most exclusive rankings list: the Best Hospitals 2013–14 Honor Roll. UCLA was ranked #5 in the country and #1 in both California and the L.A. metropolitan area.

The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings, now in its 24th year, recognize hospitals that excel at treating the most challenging patients. This year’s honor roll highlights 18 hospitals out of nearly 5,000 nationwide for their breadth and depth of clinical excellence.

“We are grateful and honored to again be recognized for the outstanding work of our physicians and staff on behalf of the patients who seek care at UCLA,” said Dr. David Feinberg, UCLA Health System president/

CEO. ”Our goal is to treat each patient who comes through our doors as if he or she were a member of our own family, with dignity and respect, in a compassionate and safe environment that delivers the highestquality medical care available.”

The Best Hospitals’ Honor Roll highlights medical centers that rank at or near the top in at least six of the 16 medical specialty areas evaluated. In most specialties, U.S. News ranks the nation’s top 50 hospitals in that area and also recognizes highperforming hospitals that provide care at nearly the level of their nationally ranked peers.

Nationally, UCLA ranked highly in 15 of the 16 specialty areas. In each of the following specialties, UCLA’s national rankings are indicated: cancer at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehen(see ‘RANKING,’ page 11)

Agent Joe Cohen Joins Jonsson Foundation Board of Directors Creative Artists Agency (CAA)’s Joe Cohen has joined the board of directors for the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation, the fundraising arm of UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC).

Cohen co-heads CAA’s Television Department. As the 2013 recipient of the Foundation’s Gil Nickel Humanitarian Award, Cohen was instrumental in helping the foundation raise more than $780,000 at Taste for a Cure 2013, an increase of 30 percent over 2012.

Cohen also supports AIPAC, The Ben Applebaum Foundation, The Help Group, The Jewish Federation, Kehillat Israel and Yo San University.

He has contributed to and supported the CAA Foundation, the agency’s philanthropic arm, since 1996.

“We are pleased to wel-

come Joe Cohen to the Jonsson C a n c e r C e n t e r Foundation board of directors,” said Judith C. Gasson, JCCC director, professor of medicine and Joe Cohen biological chemistry and president of the foundation’s board of directors.

“Joe’s personal commitment to raising funds for innovative research will hasten discoveries that lead to more effective therapies for cancer patients everywhere.”

Cohen will serve a threeyear term, which began this month.

Wax Ends Run Of ‘Out Of Her Mind’ Ruby Wax, writer/comedienne/interviewer and documentarian, will lead audiences through the ups and downs of mental illness, its stigmas and the freedom she discovered sharing life’s darkest moments, in her new show at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 20 and 5 p.m., Sunday, July 21 at the Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica, Following runs in the West End, Australia and Cape Town, Still Out Of Her Mind breaks the rules of theatre and touches on the toxins of the time: envy, fame, television, getting rich, getting the perfect body, marriage, kids, career and the insatiable drive to win.

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On Controversial Parenting Philosophies Q. Dear Dr. Fran: what are your thoughts about controversial parenting books including Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother by Amy Chua—a book about a mom who decides to raise her daughters according to traditional Chinese ways of parenting; Heavy by Dara Lynn Weiss- a book about a mother who put her 7-year-old daughter on a diet because of her obesity; and Cinderella Ate My Daughter

by Peggy Orenstein—a book about a mom who investigated child beauty pageants and what they mean in terms of over-sexualizing young girls?

Mary Beth Z. A. Dear Mary Beth: Amy Chua has taken parenting and discipline to the extreme.

Today’s culture requires two paychecks for families to make ends meet. Moms (and dads) are exhausted and feel guilty about not being at home with their kids. When they are together, parents don’t want to fight with their children. So, they pull back and loosen the reins on rules and boundaries.

• Ms. Chua’s attempt to even the playing field by focusing on the importance of structure, rules, and consequences has pushed the pendulum to the opposite end, weighing too heavily on

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions harshly-punitive, rigid rules, expectations and punishments.

Balance is key and required. To be a good parent, each individual mother and father must be comfortable doing two things at the same time—love/nurture and setting/holding boundaries.

To only love and nurture your child is to do 50 percent of parenting. To go the other way and be a tough sergeant and cop also scores 50 percent. Neither are passing grades. You must do both to raise happy, healthy children.

• Dara Lynn Weiss lacks the necessary self-awareness to separate her own unfinished eating issues from her daughter Bea’s relationship with food. It is terribly sad.

Dara Lynn’s tactics that include public humiliation, deprivation, and larger portions of food to siblings will surely imprint damage on her young 7-year-old’s selfimage, identity and selfesteem.

I am strongly opposed to humiliation and embarrass-

ment as part of boundary setting. And, it defeats the goal of teaching kids self-discipline.

• This author’s point of view is closer to middle of the road. I have treated many girls as young as 2 1/2 who love to dress up as princesses.

Many 5- and 6-year-olds celebrate their birthdays with a princess party. This is normal and fine for children. It does not contribute to a narcissistic population. There is absolutely no correlation.

No question, we are currently raising a generation of narcissistic entitled people, but it is not because of princess costumes or themes.

What should definitely be enforced are boundaries with where and when costumes can be worn. The boundary should be that they can only be worn in the play room or play area at home.

Once children are allowed to wear costumes outside of the home you risk your child taking on the costume character’s personality and lose sight of their own identity.

Dr. Fran Walfish–Beverly Hills psychotherapist and author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFran Walfish.com. Send questions to franwalfish@gmail.com.

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sive Cancer Center (11); cardiology and heart surgery (17); diabetes and endocrinology (13); ear, nose and throat (11); gastroenterology and GI surgery (3); gynecology (38); nephrology (8); neurology and neurosurgery (9); ophthalmology at UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute (5); orthopaedics (19); psychiatry at the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital

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pediatrics at USC and CHLA. “With one in three families affected by neurodevelopmental or cognitive disorders, this finding could have a far-reaching impact. As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I am encouraged to see research that seeks to unravel these co-occurring medical conditions that can seriously impact a patient’s quality of life.”

Metabolism is the body’s way of converting nutrients into useable energy. As a byproduct of energy production, metabolic processes also produce dangerously unstable atoms and molecules, known as free

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based ambulatory care clinics, a faculty physician practice (USC Care Medical Group) of more than 600 doctors and the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the oldest medical school in Southern California.

The USC-Verdugo partnership leverages the strengths of each organization and provides valuable

at UCLA (9); pulmonology (24); rheumatology (8)and urology (4).

“A hospital that emerges from our analysis as one of the best has much to be proud of,” said Avery Comarow, U.S. News’ health rankings editor.

“Just 147 hospitals, only about 3 percent of those in the U.S., earned a national ranking in even one specialty. Of those, only the few that ranked highly in at least six specialties made the honor roll.” radicals. Free radicals strip electrons from nearby molecules in order to achieve stability, creating a string of more unstable molecules in the process. The production of free radicals is generally held in check by the body’s supply of neutralizing antioxidants, and the damage to nearby cells is minimal.

However, in cases of oxidative stress, the number of free radicals overwhelms the activity of antioxidants, and can interfere with cell functions. Previous research has associated oxidative stress with Alzheimer’s disease, atherosclerosis, heart failure, chronic fatigue syndrome and the general aging process. benefits to Southern California patients.

Keck Medicine of USC offers the clinical excellence of an academic medical center and medical specialties that consistently rate highly in national rankings such as U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospital” rankings.

Verdugo Hills Hospital has a 40-year legacy of serving the Foothill communities.

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of violation from the California Department of Public Health.

City Water Operations Manager Kevin Watson offered explanations for the oversights in a report to the Public Works Commission at its meeting last Thursday. The report detailed his research into the incident, along with his thoughts on what brought about the positive tests and why there was a delay in public noticing.

Watson told the commission that the six samples were not all taken on the same day.

One was from either Dec. 4 or 5, he said, while the other five were taken on Dec. 24. Furthermore, the samples were taken from different areas. Four were taken at a zone fed by the Greystone reservoir, another was from the zone fed by the Sunset Boulevard Reservoir and the sixth was taken from one of those two locations, although Watson didn’t say which.

“We originally thought it was one spigot, but if that’s not the case then that’s rather serious. It brings about issues like intrusion,” Commissioner Steven Weinglass said.

Watson highlighted several issues that could have caused the positive test, noting that there is “no way for staff to know” exactly what caused it.

Some of the possibilities are: installation and repair of water mains, high winds and heavy rains, cross-connections which can provide a pathway for a backflow of nonpotable water into potable sources, biofilm, or the entrance of a contaminant exterior to the distribution system.

One possibility that Watson said “struck him”, however, is an exercise the City does using breakpoint chlorination where the reservoir “breaks to free” by emptying water, before filling back up.

Watson said studies have shown HPC bacteria and coliform levels can arise immediately following treatment that is likely attributable to biofilm

sloughing, but said he wouldn’t recommend changing that practice as the City has always done it and never had a problem.

Another possibility is groundwater seepage that may have gotten through holes in the sealant and concrete of some of the reservoirs. Assistant City Manager Mahdi Aluzri told The Courier that half of the Greystone reservoir is being taken offline for maintenance, and a consultant will be brought in at that time to study the reservoir and see if there is a major issue with intrusion.

One possible cure for intrusion issues is lining the reservoirs, which Assistant Director of Public Works Chris Theisen estimated could cost between $4-8 million, depending on how much lining needed to be done.

As for the three-month delay in public noticing, Watson said staff simply did not know a notification to residents was required until they were told to do so by the CDPH. Watson said staff “should have known.”

Watson said a change in personnel as the main culprit for the oversight. Watson said a Water Quality Specialist position at the City had been vacant for two years and existing employees were rotated in to fill that spot, which fell out of their classification.

“When this occurred, it was that individual’s first month on the job and he misunderstood what they asked for on the samples,” Watson said.

Watson said his department is working to make sure such incidents don’t happen again.

Pressman said the commission would stay on top of the situation and reminded water staffers of the importance of their jobs.

“This has highlighted to me the immense responsibility the water department has to the residents of the city,” Chair Barry Pressman said. “This is stuff we put into our bodies. Water effects residents very personally and very individually.”

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for various speakers who wished to share heartfelt thoughts or funny stories about Scranton.

Speakers included Councilmembers Julian Gold and Willie Brien, Board of Education President Jake Manaster, Santa Monica Fire Chief Scott Ferguson, Beverly Hills Firefighters’ Association President Kurt Versteeg, Mitch Dawson of

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voted 4-1 (Brian Goldberg dissented) to accelerate the payback rate of the $334 million Measure E bond.

Opponents of the acceleration argue about the acceleration causing property taxes in the City to double, up to $114 per $100,000 of assessed value for the 2013/14 year. Additionally, the board approved a ballot measure that will kick the decision back to the voters as to whether or not to go after a new bond which replaces Measure E. Former Mayor Robert Tanenbaum and Municipal League of Beverly Hills Chairman Thomas White spoke at Tuesday’s meeting, supporting the resolution to ask the school board to rescind the acceleration.

There are, however, very real safety concerns behind the school district’s decision to accelerate the bond. These were outlined by boardmember Lewis Hall, who was represented at the meeting Tuesday by BHHS graduate Savannah Forno. She read a speech prepared by Hall, who could not attend due to a school board meeting, that represented Hall’s views as a citizen, not a school board member.

Hall’s speech highlighted his experience with plate tectonics and the fact that the San Andreas Fault is sandwiched between both the North American Plate and Pacific Plate, which are moving south and north respectively.

Hall noted scientists proving that earthquakes on the fault have occurred an average of once every 88 years. Hall said a rupture on the San Andreas fault is “long overdue.

We’re sitting on a timebomb” and noted that the fault for the 1994 Northridge earthquake was unmapped and unknown until the quake hit.

In a Draft Master Plan for Beverly Hills High School published in 2008 is a seismic risk evaluation that states Building B at the high school contains “Unreinforced hollow clay tile interior nonbearing walls were strengthened by replacing the plaster on one side of the wall with a thin (1” thick) layer of slightly reinforced gunite. The gunite is NOT adequate to prevent damage or potential failure of the walls. In a strong

the Beverly Hills 9/11 Committee and Judie Fenton, whose FTA Events hosted the party.

Scranton, who will leave Beverly Hills and enter right into a job with FEMA, spoke glowingly about his time with the City and many of the people in the room.

The event featured dinner catered by Fresh Corn Grill in West Hollywood and dessert from Sprinkles Cupcakes, Hansen’s Cakes and Superfood for Super People. earthquake these walls may collapse and thus, are considered a life-safety hazard.”

Hall said he has since learned that all BHUSD schools aside from Beverly Vista have life-safety issues.

The resolution the council discussed Tuesday, penned by Mayor John Mirisch, states in part that: “The City Council does not support the acceleration of the issuance of additional Measure E bonds... The City Council further urges the (school board) to rescind their direction to the County Board of Supervisors to adjust the tax rates for 2013-14 until such time as the voters approve the upcoming new bond measure.”

Councilmembers Julian Gold and Nancy Krasne were apprehensive with moving forward. Vice Mayor Lili Bosse was not at the meeting.

Mirisch called for the acceleration to be rescinded, and placed on the November ballot for voters to decide.

“The right thing is to let the voters decide. If there is a wellreasoned plan out there that makes sense, we might support the bond resolution,” Mirisch said. “This resolution would just be saying, ‘Hey guys, don’t accelerate this bond without a vote of the people.’”

Brien echoed those sentiments, saying he wanted the acceleration rescinded, but wasn’t ready to vote on it until receiving more information from the school board. He said he could change his mind after hearing from the school board.

Last week,City Manager Jeff Kolin fired off questions from councilmembers to the school board seeking more numbers and information on why it voted to accelerate the bond. The council agreed unanimously Tuesday to give the school board more time to provide answers before it considered making an official resolution.

City Clerk Byron Pope said the deadline for the school board to submit a referendum on the November ballot would be Aug. 9 at 5 p.m.

“I would rather wait. I’m comfortable waiting until the school board has some answers,” Krasne said. “They’ve pulled the trigger but the bullet hasn’t fired yet.”

Gold said the school board deserved the courtesy of having more time.

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ly agreed to cancel Tuesday’s afternoon meeting because Vice Mayor Lili Bosse was to be out of town. The meeting was crossed off as canceled in a confidential “council calender” that all members of the City Council receive. As such, Mirisch, who just recently returned from vacation, made work plans that he could not get out of, he said.

Sometime thereafter, Mirisch says Kolin contacted the other three councilmembers, asking if they wanted to proceed with the canceled study session, since the three councilmembers would provide a quorum (a majority).

Kolin proceeded to set the agenda, which included two items that had been specifically placed on the agenda

by Mirisch in the past: evaluating the process used to hire City department heads, and reviewing the placement of the Millard Sheets mural at City Hall.

Mirisch said he couldn’t change his plans so late in the game and had relied on the City Council calender for his scheduling.

“A bureaucrat should not unilaterally set the council agenda; in fact, that's one of the Mayor's duties. While staff can and should make suggestions for agenda items, non-elected bureaucrats should not be the ones to set the council agenda,” Mirisch told The Courier. “What happened this week was not good government, but, unfortu-

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nately, it's what we've sometimes come to expect from a system which sometimes seems to forget that it's supposed to serve the residents -- and not the other way around.”

Kolin saw the matter slightly differently. He told The Courier the meeting had originally been scheduled, but Mirisch asked to have it canceled following the July 2 meeting. At that point, a revised calender went out showing the meeting had been canceled.

Mirisch was on vacation in Australia at the time and said he did not learn the meeting had been scheduled until he returned home on Monday.

“Over the weekend, I started to hear interest from the other councilmembers to have a study session since we had items to get to,” Kolin said. “I notified John via e-mail that I was getting those inquiries and I heard from three councilmembers that they were able to attend a study session.”

“I was not aware John was not reviewing his e-mails while he was in Australia, but I called him first thing Monday morning,” Kolin added.

As it turned out, the councilmembers in attendance discussed both items. The three councilmembers agreed to carry over the hiring of department heads to a future meeting.

There was unanimous desire not to proceed with a review of the Millard Sheets mural placement, but Mirisch could put the item back on the agenda in the future.

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Earlier in her career, Brand was founder/owner of Bicoastal Connections, which leased furnished apartments high profile individuals in the entertainment industry .

She has been active in the Jewish Federation Real Estate/Construction Division, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Special Olympics, United in Harmony and America Cancer Society.

Recently, she has participated as a contributing author for a newly published book called Ped-i-cure and is currently writing a memoir on her life of “opening the doors to real estate in Beverly Hills.”

For information, call 310273-0331 visit www.brandrealty.com.

juices Culinary participants include Angelini Osteria/Riva Bella, Chinois on Main, Cut in The Beverly Wilshire, The Foundry on Melrose, Hotel BelAir, Matshuisa, Nonna of Italy, Osteria Mozza, Patina, Red O., Red Seven, Rock Sugar Pan Asian Kitchen, Spago Beverly Hills, Wolfgang Puck Catering

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One major perk of being a “character contributing building” is that it allows the property owner to potentially convert the building to a “common interest development” without meeting all zoning code re-

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Associated financial details have yet to be hammered out, in addition to possible partnership opportunities with the city.

“We're committed to creating the safest schools we can,” Woods said. “We believe this will be the next evolution [and] we want to lead the way on this.”

with Habitat for Humanity, over 30 students received disciplinary actions ranging from detention to five-day suspensions as a result of various infractions that happened under Newman's supervision, including alcohol consumption and curfew violation.

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and WP24.

There will be music; an array of auction items, a wine and food experience for four in Marsala, Italy, L.A. Lakers’ suite tickets, and a raffle for a 2013 Ford Fusion Energi SE. Tickets for “California Spirit XXIX” are $350 or $3,000 for a table of 10. These are available at www.calspirit.org or by calling Adriana Sandoval, events director, at 310-3480356, option 3, ext. 227. that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process.

It's the universal college application, aside from the University of California (UC), used by many students. quirements in place at the time of the desired conversion.

In the case of 132 S. Bedford Dr., the property owner is looking to convert the Monterey Revival-style 16-unit building into condominiums.

“It’s a wonderful building and I’m glad we’re preserving it,” Chair Brian Rosenstein said.

Woods said he was unable to comment if Newman would resume her previous BHUSD duties teaching English now that her decade-plus ASB leadership role has come to an end.

Boardmember Lewis Hall was the only boardmember opposing the change, saying it was “not the time to be making these changes.”

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Pearson, a 30-year-old litigation attorney from Orange County, is in the process of moving to Beverly Hills to further her law career, as well as pursuing a career as an entertainment reporter.

She found herself on the other side of the headlines earlier this month when she made news for a reported meeting with Clooney at Beverly Hills’ La Dolce Vita restaurant, according to New York gossip columnist Liz Smith.

“He’s a delightful, wonderful human being. I was thrilled to have that opportunity,” said Pearson, who declined to go into detail about the meeting.

“I’m working on a story about

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to navigate a maze.

The program offers a twoweek exploration into the design and development of a product and then its presentation.

The class, made up mostly of boys, used a 3-D printer to bring to life their designs the week before.

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ford, the district has been taking steps to align to the standards, include pilot tests, professional development and

Hollywood heavyweights and their affinity for Beverly Hills.

It’s a wonderful community with so much to offer.”

Pearson herself is eager to settle down in Beverly Hills.

She is making final arrangements on an apartment on Robbins Drive and is in contact with several Beverly Hills law firms.

Pearson, who attended UCLA and then Loyola Law School, said that for a young career-minded person, the City just makes too much sense.

“Beverly Hills is amazing, people are so warm and friendly,” Pearson said. “It’s such an incredible community. You’re not just a blob in a sea of people. There’s a great pride that comes with living in Beverly Hills.”

“It’s great for middle schoolers to be at the high school,” Summer School Coordinator Tracey Platt said.

The program was more intense than the regular K-8 program and met every day from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The program was inspired by the high school’s STEM program, which was designed to get students interested in the sciences. the adoption of the district's STEM initiative.

The district is anticipating $726,240 in associated state revenue for the 2013/14 year.

A N O T H E R B I RT H D AY ! ?

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Joan Mangum What a fun-filled evening as comedy legend Mel Brooks was lauded with the 41st annual “AFI Life Achievement Award” – the highest honor for a career in film. Many of Hollywood’s most revered luminaries turned out to pay tribute to one of its most celebrated artists at the Dolby Theatre. (It can be seen July 24 on TCM as part of an all-night tribute to Brooks.

Brooks’ career runs the gamut as a director, producer, writer, actor and composer. In the tradition of past AFI tributes, the details of the program, along with its participants and guests, were held as a surprise to the honoree, making this event one of the most beloved experiences in the film community.

Following welcoming remarks from Sir Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees, and Bob Gazzale, AFI president/CEO, producer Stuart Cornfeld received the 2013 Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal for his commitment to quality filmmaking. Cornfeld thanked Brooks, his “mentor and tormentor,” for launching his career. Cornfeld worked with Brooks on The Elephant Man, The Fly, High Anxiety, and History Of The World Part 1.

The entertainment opened with Martin Short in a musical dance piece celebrating Brooks’ body of work. Heartfelt and humorously off-color comments were offered in-person from Brooks’ friends and collaborators Larry David, Cloris Leachman, David Lynch, Carl Reiner and, on video tape, Gene Wilder. Master filmmakers Client Eastwood, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg discussed important American genres of film – westerns, science fiction and historical epics – and ‘what Mel Brooks did to them’ in films like Blazing Saddles and Spaceballs.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS–Celebrating are Lillian Worthing Wyshak, Anthony Edwards, Brian May and Vicki Carr (July 19); Chris Cornell, Diana Rigg, Chuck Daly and Kim Carnes (July 20); Josh Hartnett, Jon Lovitz, Norman Jewison and Robin Williams (July 21); David Spade, Albert Brooks, Linda Roberts, Shirlie Schyman, Sally Sherman, Terence Stamp, Alex Trebek and Willem Dafoe (July 22); Gloria de Haven, Woody Harrelson, Shirlie Schyman Albert Brooks Sally Sherman Lillian Wyshak Michelle Williams, and Edie McClurg (July 23); Max Rubin, Ruth Buzzi, Lynda Carter, AFI SALUTE–Mel Brooks (left) and Robert Hays (July 24); The Courier’s was feted by American Film Clifton Smith lll, Ginny Mancini, Matt Institute including Robert DeNiro and Martin Scorese LeBlanc, Marie Borofsky, and Janet Margolin (below). Wire Image Photos (July 25).

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Robert De Niro and Morgan Freeman poked fun at Brooks for irreverent references to both of them in his films. Brooks’ age and influence on generations of comedians was hysterically discussed in-person by Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O’Brien, Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman as well as Matthew Broderick, Whoopi Goldberg and Nathan Lane on video. The show concluded with Martin Scorsese handing the “AFI Life Achievement” award” to Brooks for his mastery as a filmmaker and director.

Among the over 1,000 guests gathered for Brooks were Judd Apatow, Jon Avnet, Roger Bart, Richard Benjamin, James L. Brooks, Billy Crystal, Sasha Baron Cohen, Bob Daly, Eugenio Derbez, Carey Elwes, Isla Fisher, Zach Galifianakis, Teri Garr, Vince Gilligan, Marshal Herskovitz, Dustin Hoffman, Ken Howard, David Kroll, Richard Lewis, Leonard Maltin, Catherine O’Hara, Alexander Payne, Ron Perlman, Luana Piovani, Jay Roach, Carole Bayer Sager, Terry Semel, Dick Van Patten, Lesley Ann Warren, Steven Weber, Amy Yasbeck, Daphne Zuniga, Matthew Weiner and Edward Zwick.

Proceeds from the gala event, sponsored by Audi of America, Deloitte, HP and American Airlines, directly support AFI’s national education programs and the preservation of American film history.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 19). You get the feeling someone is watching out for you, and you're right. Kismet joins you with a loving person the next five weeks. Get advice before making a financial choice in August.

Your fitness level rises in October.

You'll tend toward bold action in your personal life because you crave experience, and you'll get it! Aries and Pisces people adore you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Today's fresh experience will be as crisp and sweet as fresh fruit. You only wish your memory was worse so you could enjoy this for the first time all over again.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Getting olderhas been on your mind in recent days. Be like a sunflower. Don't fear the encroaching shadow; shine and grow right now while the sun graces your face with beautiful energy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You like reality and can take more of it than most people. But even you will reach a saturation point today and long for a good escape into the land of fiction and fantasy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're still getting a lot of noise from your people because of a recent decision.

Don't increase the racket by defending yourself or explaining. Put in your ear buds and listen to your own music instead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Onestop shopping is mighty appealing to people like you who don't believe in wasting time. However, what you need today is so special that you'll only find it in a smaller place where the care is personal and specific.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Your talents can't fully come to light if you avoid the light. Sadly, the spotlight operator may not know to follow you right now, so you'll have to chase down the spotlight and stand in it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Big day. You won't do everything on your list–a very positive sign. “If you have accomplished all that you planned for yourself, you have not planned enough.”–Edward Everett Hale AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You want to impart valuable skills to others, but it's not quite time. You have to live it more before you can properly teach it. You're well on your way to the higher levels of this learning.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). There's an old joke that goes: “It's destiny when things work out the way you want and blind chance when they don't.”

These days, you're not leaving anything to chance, so it doesn't matter either way. Your fate is self-created.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You don't have too many policies as an individual and can afford to adopt a few more to guide the action the next few days. For instance: “I do not help anyone over age 30 move.” Or, “Five airport trips max per friend.”

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). As the sign of the bull, you know that taking the bull by the horns is sometimes necessary, but isn't always wise.

Today you will outsmart the "bull" without risking your personal safety.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People can be poor predictors of what will make them happy, and you'll experience this first-hand. The good news is that you won't have to give up what you want, probably because you find that you don't really want it, after all.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Smirnoff Wants Couples To Live ‘Happily Ever Laughter’ Comedian Yakov Smirnoff wants people to bring laughter back to their relationships.

He’s spreading his message that love and laughter go hand in hand through his hit one-man show Happily Ever Laughter, now playing Saturdays, July 20 and 27 and Aug. 3, 24 and 31 (plus Wednesday, Aug. 28) at the Acme Comedy Theatre, 135 N. La Brea in Hollywood.

Known as the wide-eyed Ukrainian immigrant in the fur hat with jokes about the USSR and America—”I like parades without missiles in them. I’ll take Bullwinkle to a tank any day”—and his “What a country!” catchphrase; Smirnoff has lately turned his attention to why laughter leaves relationships.

Laughter is a gauge, Smirnoff says. “I use it all the time to see if I’m on track and satisfying an audience.”

Wanting to understand why laughter is abundant at the beginning of every relationship— ”and as we get complacent laughter goes away, sex follows and the relationship falls apart”—Smirnoff went back to school.

He earned a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, studying with Dr. Martin Seligman, director of the school’s Positive Psychology Center and author of the book Authentic Happiness.

The two had numerous discussions about whether love creates laughter or laughter creates love.

“It’s both,” says Smirnoff.

“When you have the right relationship and give the right gifts to each other, laughter spontaneously combusts—and that’s what I share.”

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came his quest; and he began adding this new material to his Branson theater show.

Then he he realized it needed a wider audience.

So he took the show to the 740-seat American Airlines Theatre in New York City where it ran for three months and earned raves.

Smirnoff says he uses the show to “smuggle conscientiousness into relationships, gift wrapped in laughter. People think they’re coming in for a funny show and get information and knowledge they didn’t expect.

“My hope with this show is to bring more awareness of what gifts we give to other people that they want, as opposed to what we want. We’re not aware of what they need; and when we choose to give it, laughter comes back.”

Using video aids of magnets attracting and repelling, Smirnoff shows how one partner can give the other “gifts from the heart.”

For information on Happily Ever Laughter, call 877-7792568 or visit www.yakov.com.

—Steve Simmons Read the full story at www.bhcourier.com, Entertainment.

Theatre 40 Announces 2013-14 Season Theatre 40, the professional company based in Beverly Hills, has announced its 48th season.

The schedule includes: • July 25-Aug. 25— Tanglin’ Hearts. Book and lyrics by Zora Margolis. Music by Peter Spelman. Story by Margolis and Charlotte Houghton. Directed by Allison Bibicoff.

Based on Shakespeare’s As You Like It,” this musical comedy is filled with toe-tapping country music, and a heartfelt love story loaded with laughs aimed squarely at romance.

• Sept. 26- Oct. 27—Kin, West Coast Premiere. Written by Bathsheba Doran.

Anna, a poetry scholar, and Sean, a personal trainer, hardly seemed destined for one another. But as their web of family and friends crosses distances both psychological and geographical, an unlikely new family is forged.

• Nov. 21- Dec. 22—Light Up The Sky.

USC Debuts Music Fest Along Route 66 Imagine a horizontal music festival, occurring at multiple venues along America’s iconic Main Street, Route 66. This music festival is eclectic, including jazz trios, retro swing ensembles, classical guitarists and rock and pop musicians.

All will play concerts along the way, but also will be encouraged to do busking and impromptu street performances.

Websites, blogs, video and social media updates will connect groups with each other, potential venues, prospective audience members, fans and possible hosts along the route who can offer an extra bedroom.

This “open source” festival, Music Licks on 66, is taking place today through July 30 with the sponsorship of the USC Thornton School of Music’s Contemporary Music Division and specifically, studio/jazz guitar instructor Bruce Forman, who has toured the length of Route 66 three times with his cowboy jazz and bebop band, Cow Bop www.cowbop.com.

Terrific Turbo Teaches Kids To ‘Try Harder Next Time’ There we were, my precious So, I took my granddaughter Jerry two granddaughters and me at Cleo, who just turned 7 and, for the morning picture show……. the first time, her 3 year-old, sisCutler on one wanting to go home, and ter Lucy, to see Dreamworks’ the other loving it. (I texted Turbo.

Film their mommy, who was close by Voiced by Ryan Reynolds, Turbo is an ordinary snail, the bane of every gardener’s existence, with big ambitions. Before to the film, I never thought much about snails. But, after seeing and hearing these precious terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mulluscs, my opinion has changed radically and would welcome any of them into my garden. The same doesn’t go for slugs…but, I digress.

When we entered the screening we were given special 3D glasses. Lucy, who was wearing her own house variety dark glasses, would not take hers off as she thought she had to swap one for the other. No way was she going to give them up! Determined to keep hers on, I held her hand and guided her

as we walked down the aisle in the dimly lit theatre. There was no problem with Cleo as she is a veteran of 3D cartoos.

The 3D effect was wonderful as the screen brought to life these adorable caricatures much to the delight of everyone sitting in the audience—except, little Lucy. A few minutes after the opening, those sitting within two miles of the movie, heard the cry: “I want to go home!”

Actually, I couldn’t blame her as the music (serving as a tyke training ground for when they would become teenagers), was loud, bombastic and a little scary for her especially when the bratty kid on a tricycle tried to run over and squash these terrestrial pulmonate…… etc.

Written by Moss Hart.

• Jan. 23-Feb. 23, 2014. Night Watch. Written by Lucille Fletcher.

• March 20- April 20, 2014. U.S. Premiere.

God Only Knows. Written by Hugh Whitemore.

Two plays in repertory: • May 15- June 15, 2014. Educating Rita.

Written by Willy Russell.

• May 22-June 22. The Love List. Written by Norm Foster.

Theatre 40 stages its productions at the Reuben Cordova Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Dr., on the BHHS campus. There is free parking underneath the building.

Tickets are usually $24 to $26. A moneysaving subscription is available for $160.

Reservations may be made online at www.theatre40.org or by calling 310-364-0535.

pick up “goosy Lucy.”)

Cleo and I had a terrific time watching Turbo as he dreamed of one day entering the Indy 500. Of course, all of his friends laughed at him, but Turbo paid them no attention as he had made his mind up. Well, against all odds, Turbo does make it to the 500 with the help of a compassionate taco lunch wagon truck driver, voiced superbly by Michael Pena.

At the track Turbo finds himself “pitted” against his hero, current champion driver, Guy Gagne, an excellent Bill Hader.

The race begins and surrounded by his garden buddies cheering him on, Turbo, never giving up, sets out to accom(see ‘TURBO,’ page 18)

The common thread among the two dozen or so groups scheduled to take part is that most of the musicians are connected to USC, either as current

students, alums or faculty. The public can follow the tour at the festival website: www.lickson66.com or via Twitter at @lickson66.

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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 in July; nor is the reason more compelling than two animal-centric organizations, Pegasus Riding Academy for the Handicapped and The Humane Society of the Desert, holding a joint fundraiser called Pets On Parade.

Founded in 1961, the society (760-329-0203) began as a facility hardly large enough to accommodate about 16 dogs, and no cats. Today, this is Southern California’s largest “no-kill” animal sanctuary, covering eight acres including a separate building that accommodates more than 50 cats. But, most important, there is no clocking away the remaining minutes of an animal’s life. Under the guidance of Malinda Bustos, president of the society’s Board of Directors, the physical growth of the facility was matched by increases in the number of staff and volunteers who conduct leash- and obedience-training for the dogs prior to their going to a new and loving home.

Although it has grown remarkably the past 27 years, Pegasus Riding Academy for the Handicapped (760-772-3057) is, and will always be, associated with its president and founder, Lori Sarner.

Sarner developed a program of equine therapy whereby handicapped riders—ranging in age from three to 93—can feel the benefits of a horse’s gentle gait while also enhancing their self-esteem. This program, tailored to each rider, began with only a couple of horses and four riders. Today, it has a stable of more than a dozen therapy horses and 120 volunteers serving the 175 active, weekly riders who have been deemed handicapped by the public school system or Social Security.

Several years ago, it was also Lori who came up with the concept of a joint fundraiser. But, the partnership didn’t stop there; it had to be pet-friendly, and thanks to the Doral Desert Princess Resort in Cathedral City, the sold-out event permitted guests to bring their dogs, cats, birds … you name it, for the afternoon event. In fact, it was striking how well behaved the canines were, with no barking, growls of misbehaviors … something their human companions should emulate.

Another feature of this year’s event was the recognition and awarding of our local “War Dogs,” those specially trained four-legged soldiers stationed at nearby Twentynine Palms Marine Base. Hugely more attuned then their human handlers, these dogs are used for a variety of tasks, including uncovering explosive devices, and the six War Dogs in attendance at the event were honored with the Marine Corp’s K-9-Award for actions taken by each of them that are credited with saving upwards of 500 people during prior deployment.

CONNIE MARTINSON

Talks Books

Robert K. Tanenbaum's Echoes Of My Soul (Kensington Publishing $25) is a non-fiction story which he considers his most important book.

The facts of the tale begin Aug. 28, 1963 on the East Side of New York City. Two young women, Janice Wylie and Emily Hoffert, were raped and murdered in their apartment. When their third roommate returned, she sensed something was wrong and called Janice’s parents who lived only two blocks away. Her father, Max Wylie, was the first to see this horrific sight of the two girls murdered like animals.

Eight months later in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, NYPD Officer Micelli saw an attack in action. He stopped it but the attacker escaped and the victim, Alma Estrada, was left in hysterics. The next morning as Micelli was covering his beat, he saw an African-American youth sitting in a laundromat. Going inside, the young man told him his name was George Whitman, Jr. and he was waiting for his brother. As Micelli was about to leave, Whitman said he knew why Micelli was asking him questions as he had seen the fellow go into a tenement on Sutter Street.

Two detectives, Louie Ayala and Joe DiPrima, in 1964 were trying to find the killer of Minnie Edwards, who lived in the same area as Alma Estrada.

They were convinced that

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Whitmore is the killer and had him brought to the 73rd Precinct station at the corner of Bristol and New York Avenue. (As Tanenbaum explains, Manhattan and Brooklyn have separate police officials, and there is both competition and resentment on the part of Brooklyn regarded as the “poor relative” of the pair.

Whitmore, whom it turns out has an IQ under 70 percent, is kept in an interrogation room for 13 hours–without food, water nor a connection with a lawyer and ends up telling the detectives what they want to hear. In looking through his wallet, they find a picture of a blonde girl sitting in the back of a car with an inscription: “To George from Louise.”

The detectives jump to the conclusion this is murder victim Janice Wylie.

The Brooklyn detectives announce they have the killer of the two women. And this is where the book really begins.

Enter Mel Glass, a young Manhattan assistant DA, who, as he researched the Whitmore case, saw that the latter had been beaten down to agree to whatever the detectives wanted.

He also investigated the picture of the girl in Whitmore’s wallet. It is a story that years later when he was a judge, he asked Tanenbaum to write.

ADA Glass called DA Frank Hogan for an appointment. The latter is Bob Tanenbaum’s heromentor who lived by the correctness of the law even when it might make his office might look bad. Hogan insisted that Manhattan remove its attack on

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Does Turbo beat Guy Gagne? Did the hare beat the rabbit? What is important is the message it imparts to the children. Regardless of the ‘overwhelming odds don’t give up.’ I asked Cleo, who just lost out on a national commercial she was up for, “What did you get out of the film?” She said simply, “Try harder…there’s always a next time.” Love that kid.

Kudos to the reading talents of Reynolds, Pena, Hader, Paul Giamatti and Samuel Jackson.

Take the kiddies if they are six and over. They’ll have a great time.

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Tanenbaum has written this important case of American justice which will keep readers holding their breaths for the ending that gives this innocent youth justice and freedom.

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BEVERLY HILLS Trustee Sale No. 581977 Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Loan No. 601045185 Title Order No. APN 4340-007019; 4340-006-001; 4340006;002 TRA No. You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 02/25/2008. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceedings Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. On 07/30/2013 at 11:00AM, First American Title Insurance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on March 6, 2008 as document number 20080387808 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: 845 San Vicente Boulevard LLC, as Trustor, in favor of Bay Cities National Bank,a National Banking Association, 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: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona 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, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein 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: 837, 845 & 847 North San Vicente Blvd., 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 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, towit: $3,445,088.97 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to 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

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P U B L I C N OT I C E S 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. 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 visit the website below using the file number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For information on sale dates please visit our website at: http://www.ncs.firstam.co m/socal/ Date: 7/8/13 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 410-2158 /s/ David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee Exhibit “A” Parcel 1: Lot 10 In Block "A" Of The Sherman Tract, In The City Of West Hollywood, County Of Los Angeles, State Of California, As Per Map Recorded In Book 60, Page 26 Of Miscellaneous Records, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County.

Except The Northeasterly 12 Feet Conveyed To The County Of Los Angeles By Deed Recorded March 31, 1964, In Book D2415, Page 415, Official Records. Parcel 2: Lot 11 In Block "A" Of The Sherman Tract, In The City Of West Hollywood, County Of Los Angeles,

State Of California, As Per Map Recorded In Book 60 Page 26 Of Miscellaneous Records, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County.

Except The Northeasterly 12 Feet As Deeded To The County Of Los Angeles, For Street Purposes, By A Deed Recorded April 28, 1964, As Document No. 4409, Of Official Records.

Parcel 3: Lot 12 In Block "A" Of The Sherman Tract, In The City Of West Hollywood, County Of Los Angeles, State Of California, As Per Map Recorded In Book 60, Page 26 Of Miscellaneous Records, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. Except Therefrom The Northeasterly 12.00 Feet Thereof Deeded To The County Of Los Angeles. APN: 4340-007019, 4340-006-001 and 4340-006-002.

07/12, 07/19, 07/26/13 ——————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 9985-2384 TSG Order No.: 7553424 A.P.N.: 4339-007-087 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(2).)

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/10/2005.

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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 03/23/2005 as Document No.: 05 0660697, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: KARI G. PEYTON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN ALSO KNOWN AS LYN KARI PEYTON, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale 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). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date and Time: 08/05/2013 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is pur-

ported to be: 8724 WEST KNOLL DRIVE #103, 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 made in an "AS IS" condition, 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: $506,722.88 (Estimated).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

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

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (714)730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site, https://www.lpsasap.com/ , for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9985-2384.

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 informa-

tion or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: https://www.lpsasap.com/ or Call: (714)730-2727.

NBS Default Services, LLC, Suzanne Castle "We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose." A-4399484 07/12/2013, 07/19/2013, 07/26/2013 ————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE APN: 4328-004124 TS No: CA0500126311-1S TO No: 5900854 (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1).

The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).)

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 4, 2003. 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 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM, by the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, in the city of Pomona, County of Los Angeles, MTC FINANCIAL INC. dba TRUSTEE CORPS, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on March 20, 2003 as Instrument No. 03 0785639 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by JIM SHAI KOLODARO, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, A FEDERAL ASSOCIATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: 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: 9950 DURANT DRIVE #506, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining princi-

pal 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $94,577.42 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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.

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 Agency Sales and Posting at 714-730-2727 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address on the previous page for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05001263-111S. 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: June 26, 2013 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA05001263-11-1S 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Agency Sales and Posting at 714-730-2727 A - F N 4 3 9 7 7 5 7 07/05/2013, 07/12/2013, 07/19/2013

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Page 20 | July 19, 2013 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Gardens Park The City of Beverly Hills is requesting a “PreQualification Package” from contractors to be pre-qualified to submit bids for specific trades/bid packages for the Beverly Gardens Park Project. The City has determined that prospective bidders on the Beverly Gardens Park Project must be pre-qualified prior to submitting a bid. It is mandatory that c o n tractors, who intend to submit a bid for the identified trades/bid packages, provide a Pre-Qualification Package.

Project Description Project includes demolition of the existing site area around Canon Beverly Garden just north of Santa Monica Blvd between Beverly and Canon Drive.

Construction consists of selective demolition of existing site concrete and landscaping, creation of new lily fountain at Canon Beverly Garden, and installation of new landscaping, curbs, sidewalk, and walkways.

Bid packages will include: BGP 002 – Site Concrete / Fountain Concrete / Curbs / Reinforcement BGP 003 – Electrical / Site Lighting BGP 004 – Site Plumbing BGP 005 – Miscellaneous Steel BGP 006 – Water Feature / Water Feature Equipment / Water Feature Restoration BGP 010 – Plaster Timetable for Reviewing and Evaluating PreQualification Package • Release of Request for Pre-Qualification Packages 07/16/13 • Last day to Submit Pre-Qualification Packages 07/26/13 • Last day for Contractors to be informed of qualified/not qualified 08/02/13 How to Obtain a Pre-Qualification Package Pre-qualification information and documents can be located and downloaded from our web-based FTP site: http:/mattconstruction.sharefile.com To retrieve login and password access to the FTP site, please contact me via phone call or email.

Should you have any questions, please contact Nolan Caldwell, Project Engineer at 562.477.8829.

How to Submit Pre-Qualification Package Once pre-qualification documentation has been completed, please email to: ncaldwell@mattconstruction.com or subguard@mattconstruction.com or fax to (562) 903-2290 or mail to the physical address shown below.

MATT Construction 9814 Norwalk Boulevard, Suite 100 Santa Fe Springs, California 90670 Phone: (562) 903-2277 Fax: (562) 903-2290 Attn: Nolan Caldwell

NOTICE— Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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P U B L I C N OT I C E S FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013127770 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MATCHMAKING VIP 2) VIP MATCHMAKING 5670 Wilshire Blvd. 18th Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90036; LNG Advisors, LLC 5670 Wilshire Blvd. 18th Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jose Felix, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 19, 2013; Published: June 28, July 05, 12, 19, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013127879 The following is/are doing business as: MODA SETA 1950 Naomi Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011; New Moda, LLC 1950 Naomi Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 01, 2013: Noema Mechaly, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 19, 2013; Published: June 28, July 05, 12, 19, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013127915 The following is/are doing business as: 1) AIRBOURNE AUTO SALES 2) AIRBOURNE AUTO 6230 Wilshire Blvd. #199, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Airbourne Auto, LLC 6230 Wilshire Blvd. #199, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Avraham Broohim, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 19, 2013; Published: June 28, July 05, 12, 19, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013127926 The following is/are doing business as: 25 W. WALNUT ST. 11022 Santa Monica Blvd., 280, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Bahar Realty, LLC 2001 Santa Monica Blvd. #690-W, Santa Monica, CA 90404; Dariush Soleimani 911 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Ashland Properties, LLC 637 Strand St., Santa Monica, CA 90405; Sawtelle Properties, LLC 637 Strand St., Santa Monica, CA 90405; Faturechi/Hashemi, LLC 10445 Wilshire Blvd. #1102, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Mortezu Homayounjam, LLC 10535 Wilshire Blvd. #807, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Walnut FS, LLC 2784 Deep Canyon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Farmo Group, LLC 18338 Charlton Lane, Northridge, CA 91326; The business is conducted by: JOINT VENTURE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jack Yermian, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 19, 2013; Published: June 28, July 05, 12, 19, 2013 LACC N/C ––––––

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013133403 The following is/are doing business as: GSB SOLUTIONS 1419 S. Sherbourne Dr. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Gordon Swan 1419 S. Sherbourne Dr. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 17, 2013: Gordon Swan: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 26, 2013; Published: July 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013133410 The following is/are doing business as: ROBERTSON CENTER 250 N. Robertson Blvd. #421, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Erika Kobor 519 N. Foothill Rd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 12, 1998: Erika Kobor, General Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 26, 2013; Published: July 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013120793 The following is/are doing business as: LAW OFFICE OF LORENA S. SPETH 447 S. Robertson Blvd. #104, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Lorena S. Speth 4325 Victoria Park 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: Lorena Speth: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 11, 2013; Published: July 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013137790 The following is/are doing business as: STYLE VOUS PLAIT 268 S. Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004; Kathy LaValle 2224 Fox Hills Dr. #301, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2013: Kathy LaValle: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 02, 2013; Published: July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013140448 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ALTERNATIVES ADDICTION TREATMENT 2) ALTERNATIVES 3) ALTERNATIVES BRAIN INSTITUTE 226 S. Beverly Dr. #225, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Alternatives Behavioral Health, LLC 226 S. Beverly Dr. #225, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 17, 2013: Adi Jaffe, Member/Executive Director: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 08, 2013; Published: July 19, 26,

August 02, 09, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013140442 The following is/are doing business as: 1) GERALD DAVID BAUMAN 2) NOBLE SHIELD 9013-1/2 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069; A Box Of Rocks, Inc. 9013-1/2 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A C O R P O R AT I O N , registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 28, 2013: Gerald David Bauman, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 08, 2013; Published: July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013140468 The following is/are doing business as: BABY BOOT CAMP LOS ANGELES (RANCHO PARKBEVERLY HILLS) 269 S. Beverly Dr. #365, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Lauren Bendixen 269 S. Beverly Dr. #365, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 01, 2013: Lauren Bendixen: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 08, 2013; Published: July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013140474 The following is/are doing business as: SIMI VALLEY LOS ANGELES CENTER 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #602, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Wyoming Partners LLC 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #602, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Hooshang Namvar, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 08, 2013; Published: July

19, 26, August 02, 09, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013140476 The following is/are doing business as: M K ENTERTAINMENT 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1535, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Megan J. Kaspar 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1535, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Megan Kaspar: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 08, 2013; Published: July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013140477 The following is/are doing business as: 1) FMS EVENT ACCOUNT 2) FCG EVENT ACCOUNT 3) APOST EVENT ACCOUNT 4) AFE EVENT ACCOUNT 5) POLICE CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 6) FIRE FIGHTERS EVENT ACCOUNT 7) SHERIFF CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 8) CRIME STOPPERS CHARITY EVENT ACCOUNT 264 S. La Cienega Blvd. #1072, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Entertainment MD Sports Events & P.R. Inc. 264 S. La Cienega Blvd. #1072, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A C O R P O R AT I O N , registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 2008: Gary Greene, Director: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 08, 2013; Published: July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013140500 The following is/are doing business as: SAPPHIRE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES 215 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Grace Imamura 215 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under

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the name(s) listed herein: Grace Imamura: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 08, 2013; Published: July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013140499 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PIX 4 NET 2) PROD TV-NET 902 S. Wooster St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Zaba Chic, Inc. 902 S. Wooster St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Frank Perez, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 08, 2013; Published: July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013140492 The following is/are doing business as: AUGUST 6527 Olympic Place, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The Third Floor Productions, Inc. 6527 Olympic Place, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 01, 2013: William Hermsen, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 08, 2013; Published: July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013140490 The following is/are doing business as: OAXACA HAULING & TRASH 1524 2nd Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; Crispin Pedro 1524 2nd Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 03, 2013: Crispin Pedro: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 08, 2013; Published: July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2013 LACC N/C

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PERSONAL FITNESS COACH I will teach you to train smarter, not harder...

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ESTATE MANAGER L IVE - IN

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Will Keep All Your Household Affairs In Order.

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Honest, Reliable & Experienced Lady will take care of all your household needs.

W/ car+ins. for errands.

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is avaiailable for PERSONAL ASSISTANT OR NURSE COMPANION OR CAREGIVER Price Negotiable.

Call 213/364-1470

88 ELDERLY CARE

ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE?

We can help YOU!

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We provide experienced 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.

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Household expenses, • Complete Analysis legal correspondence, • Weights / Aerobics experienced w. children • Nutrition / Flexibility • Fat Loss / Injury Rehab (all ages/medical conditions).

Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded. Live in or out.

For more info call EXCELLENT REFERENCES Barry 310/578-5880 INCLUDING DMV.

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Let Michael, British Boxing Champion and Trainer Help You Look and Feel Great!

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Great References.

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INVESTORS WANTED

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

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

BEVERLY HILLS OFFICES

THE ULTIMATE IN OPULENCE AND A PLACE PEOPLE WANT TO BE!

12% - 15% N E E D A C E R T I F I E D WEST END SALON A n nual Return DEPENDABLE G U ARANTEED IN W EST H OLLYWOOD CAREGIVER? C AR T ITLE L OAN • Flexible Caring • Has the following stations available for rent.

CONSCIENTIOUSNESS, PATIENT & HONEST. • Private Room W/ car+Ins. Fluent English. • Manicurist $150/wk.

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE. • Hairstylist Call Lina: Contact Robert at: 310/892-5732 310/486-7881 EXCELLENT REFERENCES.

COMPANY LOOKING FOR CAPITAL .

Secured Loan.

Interest P a i d M o n t h l y.

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CAREGIVERS Professional staff.

Caring Companion and Assisted Living.

128 BUSINESS FOR SALE

BEVERLY HILLS SALON 2 Hairtylist Stations Available For Rent.

• JUST REMODELED •

Elevator access. • Executive Suite Rent Includes: $400up include utilities HVAC, electricity, • 4F with views phone, high-speed 2500-5000 sf internet, use @ 2.65/sf of conference room.

Mylene 310/246-9625 CALL NOW FOR or 310/242-0507 MOVE-IN SPECIAL’S:

WEST HOLLYWOOD 1ST MONTH $500!!

310/258-0444 ****** FLOWER SHOP 1 Manicurist Station FOR SALE For rent. Must have ————— experience with clientele WILSHIRE BLVD

B O A R D & C A R E and ready to take over Premiere Flower Shop RETAIL FRONTAGE existing clientele.

Placement available in prime location. & SMALL OFFICE Drivers: Doctors appoint- Great location & parking For appointment contact Established for over *** SUITES *** ment, Errands, Etc...

Daniel 310/246-1365 20 years. Owner will NO NNN Flexible Pricing.

No quote over the phone.

Call Randy 323/537-5733

****** SENIOR CARE SPECIALISTS, Ltd. Provide Thoroughly Screened Caregivers and Companions.

Licensed Bonded • Insured

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OFFICE / STORES P/T • 2-Days/Week FOR LEASE 8-hrs./Day • $100/Day Prime Office General Housekeeping location with View!

Duties. Background $950/MO. Le Jolie Medi Spa check. English Speaking. Must Have 2 Rooms For Lease 1801 AVE. OF THE STARS Excellent References.

For Chiropractor, Call 310/653-2551 Call Mrs. Turner: Nutritionist or Herbalist.

• 310/657-5703 • * * * * * * * * * * VP UNDERWRITER WWW.SENIORCARE

and affordable home care.

be retiring. Includes All Utilities Included. features & equipment.

Must Lease Now! Call Karina Gudkova Call 310/237-2977 at 310/500-5621 DRE# 01263403

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BRAND NEW TUDIO CITY LOCATION

With top of the line decor & amenities.

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OFFICE FOR LEASE Wilshire / San Vicente Three 9” x 13’ Offices Furnished/Unfurnished $600/MO. Each Available immediately.

Call 323/761-7909

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Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl.

806/268-0474

270 TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

California Dreaming ® CENTURY CITY

Maids Unit • Office 1st Flr. • $179,000 To purchase must own unit @ Century Towers * * * * *

1+1 • $450,000 12th FLR • LRG. BALCONY • CENTURY PARK EAST • BRIGHT CITY+ MOUNTAIN+OCEAN VIEWS * * * * *

1+1 • $500,000 5th FLR • CENTURY TOWERS SPACIOUS, BRIGHT, SELDOM AVAIL., OVERSIZED BALCONY

* * * * *

2+2 • $995,000 7th Flr • Century Towers Dramatic Unobstructed Century City+Mountain Views! Remodeled, Elevated Ceilings * * * * *

508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. “Hard to Find” 3+2.5 • $1,098,000 1 Large Executive 5th Flr • Century Towers Pretty, Bright, Spacious Window Office & Beautiful Mountain, 1 Support/ Golf Course & Ocean Views!

Reception Area. * * * * * Contact: Stan Gerlach ILoveCenturyCity.com Condo Sales & Leases Or: Bryan Dunne • DIANA COOK • COLDWELL BANKER • BH 310/550-2500 310/203-8333

E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E IN BEVERLY HILLS 90210

PUBLISHED AUTHOR SEEKS VENTURE INVESTOR to complete promotional mailing of LEGACY OF THE SOUTHWEST , a book of nonfiction historical adventure.

Contact Jim Scott:

Prime Location on Wilshire next to Academy of Motion Picture.

Come to the heart of the golden triangle starting at $550 a month.

FREE wireless internet access phone reception/forwarding, mail receipt, conference room times and more..

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

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ø MOVE-IN FEES !

An exclusive northwest view condo on the 27th floor of Escala in the heart of downtown Seattle with unobstructed 180° views of Puget Sound, Lake Union, Olympic Mountains and Space Needle.

531 sq ft wrap around balcony with fire pit table, patio furniture, and BBQ grill- the perfect place to host unforgettable get togethers & cookouts.10-foot-tall floor-to-ceiling windows throughout framing the views from every room with remote roll up blinds, fireplace, custom pearl white maple hardwood floors, Robert Kaindl glass art chandelier, mirrored pillars, flat screen tvs, Gaggenau appliances, Pedini cabinetry, tiled laundry room with cabinets and washer/dryer, custom closets, private wine storage, and storage unit. Large soaking tub and walk in shower in master bath. 2 extra wide parking stalls - most desirable on the first level of garage with direct elevator access to a private vestibule. Walking distance to Pike Place Market, shopping, and gourmet restaurants with the best amenities Seattle has to offer. Open concept living with post card view of the Space Needle from the master bedroom, 2nd bedroom, dining area, and balcony. 24 hour concierge service. visit escalaseattle.com to view amenities.

Call 206-948-5445 or email: rebeccalarsen2001@yahoo.com

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

300 HOUSES FOR SALE

all listings are on Malibu • Ocean Views Spanish Medit. 4+Off.+3.5 centurycityliving.com Completely Remodeled.

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

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

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2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH $625000 Leased Investment Income $3,000/month Renovated Kitchen & Baths

$1,398,000

• Little Holmby • 4 Bd+Bonus Rm+4 Ba

Completely Remodeled 2-Story Traditional.

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

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

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

Large Balcony. Quiet Location Tree Top Views. Real Hardwood Floors. Granite Counters Luxurious Baths.

388 RENTALS TO SHARE

TV & Stereo Sound

Heated Pools, Sundeck, BEAUTIFUL HOME TO SHARE Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Gardens & Near Roxbury Park Lawns, Security Staff, in Beverly Hills Switchboard, Saunas, Private Room & Bath Business Center CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

All hardwood floors, includes parking.

Professional female preferred. Available August 1, 2013 $1,295/MO.

310/351-8323

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e for Rent.

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

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VACATION RENTAL

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BRENTWOOD

Classic

407 GARAGE/ STORAGE

R E N TA L S

MALIBU Border of Ç A R B O N B E A C H BEVERLY HILLS Luxury Beach • • • • • • • BEVERLY HILLS Front Rental NICE HOUSE • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath N EAR C ENTURY C ITY • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • Spacious • • Pool, spa, private beach.

1 3 Bdrm. + 2 / 2 Bath AVAILABLE AUG.-SEPT. • GORGEOUS UNITS • • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • Non-smoker. Drama Free. MINIMUM 2-4 WEEKS. Central air, large • J r. E xe c u t i v e • ROOMMATE WANTED

$1,300/Month CALL L ORDES:

310/351-8323

2-wks = $4,500 4-wks = $8,800

310/456-8793

440

425

balcony, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry.

320 N. La Peer Dr.

11640 Kiowa Ave.

Beverly Hills

Newly Updated 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

••••••••

Balcony, dishwasher, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, Balcony, controlled elevator controlled access, a/c, stove, access, on-site laundry, parking. Close to elevator, laundry Brentwood Village, facility, parking.

Shops & Restaurants.

SUPERB LOCATION Newly Remodeled

STUDIOS & 1 BDRM. APARTMENTS LARGE & BRIGHT,

• 310/247-8689 • • 310/826-4889 • Hardwood floors, large • 310/246-0290 • UNFURNISHED Close to Cedars-Sinai, CLOSE TO APT’S/CONDO’S Beverly Center & BRENTWOOD closets, washer & dryer in S H O P S & D I N I N G Trendy Robertson Bl. 519 S. Barrington Ave. unit, new kitchen appliances, BEVERLY HILLS ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ Beverly Hills 218 S. Tower Dr. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath & subterranean parking.

•• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• 138 N. Hamilton Dr. = BRENTWOOD = 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath MUST SEE! 417 S. Barrington Av. Bright unit.

• • S i n g l e • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • : : : : : : 310/990-3266

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HOUSES FOR RENT

315 S. Willaman Drive, 90048

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: : : : : : Dishwasher, On-site Old World Charm ! Kitchenette, microwave, • 2 Bdrm. laundry, parking.

Bright, intercom entry, Controlled access, +1 Bath • Close to fridge, stove, laundry fac. laundry facility : : : : : : : : : : : : Brentwood Village.

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS C LOSE TO C EDARS , Hardwood floors, 1628 Westgate Ave. 310/472-8915 & SHOPPING . ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ pool, laundry facility, B EVERLY C ENTER , 310/531-3992 Bright & Airy. controlled access, prkg.

R ESTAURANT R OW .

• BRENTWOOD • Dishwasher, Close to 310/531-3992 T O W N H O U S E Intercom entry, on-sight *BEVERLY HILLS* Brentwood Village.

872 S. Westgate Ave. 8725 Clifton Way parking, on-sight • 310/440-5051 • B E V E R L Y H I L L S Newly Remodeled 2 Bd.+2 Ba. laundry facility.

443 S. Oakhurst Dr. VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE Hardwood floors, Close to transportation.

• 1 Bdrm. + Den + 1 Bath • • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • 310/820-1810 wet bar, fireplace, BRENTWOOD • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Lrg. unit. Balcony, dishwasher, parking, 11730 SUNSET BLVD. • • • • • • • • WESTWOOD • Walk-in closet, laundry facility.

• 10933 Rochester Ave. intercom entry, laundry B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED Jr . Executive • Jr. Executive 310/207-1965 facility, elevator, prkg.

BEVERLY HILLS 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • CHARMING & BRIGHT • LIVING. Spacious a/c, fireplace, B R E N T W O O D ••••••• Close to Cedars, 11931 Goshen Ave. pool, controlled access, Balcony, dishwasher, Rooftop pool, restaurants, shopping laundry fac., prkg. elevator, intercom • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • Free deck, central air, & transportation.

WiFi Access • Granite counters, entry, on-site elevator, intercom 310/473-5061 • 310/276-1528 • built-in appliances, laundry, parking. entry, on-sight laundry, dishwasher, on-sight Close To U.C.L.A. P LEASE C ALL : gym, parking. laundry, parking.

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

Amenities: Hardwood Floors • quiet neighborhood • refrigerator stove • dishwasher • balcony • microwave controlled access building • central air • fireplace washer and dryer in unit Fully furnished Living Room, Dinning Room, Bedrooms, cups, plates & more. Across from Cedars Sinai Hospital and Beverly Center, Jacuzzi in master bedroom, interior furnished by interior designer, large storage room.

Brokers welcome.

Paid Utilities: water & trash For more information please call (213) 388-7368

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

THE HACIENDA

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310/435-3693

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• Free WiFi Access • ~ 310/476-3824 ~

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

309 S. Sherbourne Dr. ( • • • ----- • • • )

310/247-8689

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Beverly Hills, Ca 90211 Beverly Hills' most recent architectural restoration. Architecturally and functionally perfect. Don't miss the opportunity to live here, there are only eight of these and that's all there will ever be!

Charming one bedrooms with dressing area.

Call For Pricing Leasing Office: 310-888-8875

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WESTWOOD

10905 Ohio Ave.

• •1 Bd. + 1 Ba.• •• ~ WEST ~ • L O S A N G E L E S •• Single •• • • • • • • 1• • Wifi, Bright, controlled

BRENTWOOD 2 Bdrm. + 1 /2 Bath

access, balcony, Patio, stove, pool, elevator, controlled access, 11666 Goshen Ave. • • • • • • laundry facility, prkg. on-site laundry, prkg.

Good closet space, a/c, ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( ) Close To U.C.L.A. 1307 Barry Ave. elevator, dishwasher, 310/864-0319 S i n g l e 310/473-1509 controlled access. Close SMALL QUIET BLDG.

1 Bd.+1 Ba.

to Cedars/shops/trans.

203. N Almont Drive

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The Carlton

Single+Loft+1 Ba. 1 Bd.+Loft+11/2 Ba. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

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WESTWOOD ≈ W E S T ≈ 1380 Midvale Ave.• LOS ANGELES • • • • • 11305 Graham Pl. 2 B d . + 2 B a .

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WiFi, central air/heat, 1 Bd. +1 Ba. fireplace, patio, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • • • • • Intercom entry, a/c, WiFi, pool, elevator, controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, dishwasher, on-sight controlled access, onlaundry & parking. sight laundry, parking. laundry facility.

CLOSE TO SCHOOL. C l o s e t o U . C . L . A .

310/312-9871

Shopping & Dining in Brentwood Village

—310/477-8171 ————–––– —310/473-1509 ————––––

WEST L.A. WESTWOOD 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH —————–––– Ave. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 1409 Midvale 1 2 Ba. 2 Bd. + 1 / Apt. on Doheny w/garage • B R E N T W O O D • 2 ∞ Bdrm. + 2 Bath for 2 tandem spots, W/D on site, LARGE, lots of closets and light dishwasher, central air/heat.

Contact Haim at 323/244-9470

922 S. Barrington Av.

• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

12333 TeXaS Ave.

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

•

Single

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • • •

310/207-1869

310/478-8616

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Granite counters, balWiFi, a/c, intercom cony, stove, entry, laundry facility, dishwasher, intercom-entry, on-site elevator, parking, pool. laundry, parking.

Close to shops+dining.

Close to U.C.L.A.

310/826-0541

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LOW MOVE -IN !

L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL * * * * * *

A PA RT M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S CULVER CITY BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. P R I M E L O C A T I O N • BEVERLY HILLS • HUGE 3,000 SQ. FT. 3830 Vinton Ave. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 3 BD + 2 BA CONDO 1017 S. SHERBOURNE S A N T A M O N I C A VERY LARGE SINGLE Very Private & Spacious North of Wilshire • • In Spanish 4-Plex 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath with patio, fridge, stove, • •Single• • 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH • • • Lower corner unit.

L ARGE & B EAUTIFUL laundry room, parking. upper unit with breakfast

Pool, sauna, fridge, private entry, balcony, and formal dining room. dishwasher intercom hardwood floors, fireentry, elevator, on-site place, Central A/C, high Yard, laundry & parking. laundry, parking. $3,500/MO. ceilings, alarm, double 310/841-2367 • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. garage. Pets OK. Close Call 213/804-3761 • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. to shops & restaurants.

• • • • • * HOLLYWOOD * $3,990/MO. 6-Month Lease Avail.

1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. Call 310/890-5576 * * * * * *

“The Mission ” • Westwood •

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Every Extra Luxury: • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

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

• 310/864-0319 •

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BEVERLY HILLS

• Single

Newly Remodeled Great Views Great views, controlled access, balcony, elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry.

H IKING IN R UNYON C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

323/467-8172

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HANCOCK PARK ADJ

Luxury 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Duplex North of Wilshire A/C & heat, washer/ • CONDO QUALITY • th 843 4 St. dryer hook up, New Remodeled kitchen, carpeted, No 2 Bd. + Den + 2 Ba. garage. Retired profes$3,695/Month sional couple preferred.

New kitchen w/ granite, No Smokers. Must See! S.S. appl., hrwd.+stone+ $2,900/MO. tile flrs., french doors, Owner upstairs balcony, a/c, lrg. closets, Call 323/829-2933 dishwasher, controlled S A N TA M O N I C A

550 Veteran Ave. = Single = HOLLYWOOD access, elevator, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. laundry room, parking. = = = = = = = • Single Heated pool/gym/sauna.

Very spacious, • Bachelor Also, 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. B E V E R L Y H I L L S granite counters, Controlled access, 310/980-3384 microwave, intercom 336 S. Rexford Dr. laundry facility. entry, on-sight laundry, 4 Blks. to Beach. • 2 + D e n + 2 • $ 2 , 7 0 0 Utilities Included. parking & WiFi. • $1,700 • 1 +1 Very close to UCLA 323/851-3790 •• N E W L Y •• & Westwood Village . Close to Everything. *KELEMEN* • • U P D A T E D • • 310/208-5166

Upper front unit. Hardwood floors, appliances, 1 block from Century City patio, front+back yard. $1,595/MO. 7-Blocks to Beach By appointment only: $2,595/Month

310/557-3516 310/666-8360 ————— ————––––––

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Spacious

• • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath • Single • • • • • •

Balcony, intercom Balcony, controlled entry, elevator, onaccess, parking, sight laundry, prkg. elevator, on-site laundry.

Close to UCLA & Close to shopping, Westwood Village . great restaurants 310/479-8977 and Metro.

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672 Kelton Ave. X-St. Strathmore

213/738-9849

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FREE RENT! Pico/Robertson 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $2,150 L IGHT & A IRY C O R N E R .

New custom built-ins in kitchen, dry bar, balcony, patio, huge closets, a/c, central heat, 2-car prkg., laundry facility. Cat OK.

Exceptional Condition!

323/937-3737

401 S. HOOVER St.

CENTURY PARK EAST

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Controlled access, • • • • • • • • parking, laundry facility.

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Control access, pool, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry and parking.

2600 Virginia Ave.

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SANTA MONICA

213/385-4751

• Spacious • • 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath • PRIME LOCATION

Appox. 1,100sf.

2 BDRM, 2.5 BATH Patio, dishwasher, IMMAC/BRIGHT on-site laundry, parking.

Close to school, freeway 2,047 sq.ft. CONDO & transportation. 121 S. CANON DR. #202

310/449-1100

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WILSHIRE CORRIDOR 10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Luxury Living with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc.

Dishwasher, central air, balcony.

Call: 310/470-4474

NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY

LOS ANGELES

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310/208-3121

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Gourmet Kitchen, Inside Laundry, Large Master with Spa+Steam, Hardwood Floors, Beautiful Baths, Control Access, Pool, Elevator. Built in 1996.

2 blks from Beverly Dr. 1 blk from the Golden Triangle with street view.

$4,500/MO .

Steve Geller Coldwell Banker 310/922-2141

1 BED / DEN / 2 BATH $2,550/MO Quiet Location, Lower floor Balcony

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JUMBO 1 BED / 1 BATH $2,850MO Totally Renovated Huge private patio Quiet Location

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1 BED /1 BATH $3,250/MO Top Floor Penthouse. Ocean Views Brand New Renovation. Real Hardwood Floors. State of the Art Kitchen. Quartz Counters Stainless Steel Appliances Spa Tub. Huge Crystal Stall Shower Fitted Closets. Fabulous Sunsets

2 + 2 • $2,695 2 Entrances, lrg living Rooftop Garden Panoramic B.H. Views tile+carpet. Pool, sauna, balcony, elevator, central air, prkg., marble lobby.

CHARMING SPANISH DUPLEX SPLIT LEVEL

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Hardwood floors, 10ft ceilings. A/C, No Pets.

1221 Smithwood Dr. Call 310/283-6653

2 BED /2 BATHS $3,600/MO

BEVERLY HILLS

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

For Sale See our A d Sec. 270

Call 310/880-7281

————— 439 S. LE DOUX BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

C LOSE TO Robertson/Burton Way F OREST L AWN D RIVE .

IMMACULATE

ONE BEDROOM $1,550/MO.

REDUCED FROM:

$12,900 Balcony, ceiling fan, tub + TO: $11,900 stall shower, ELEVATOR, Contact Felix: A/C, gated garage, controlled access in quiet Cell: 310/696-3113 building. No pets.

Non-smoking facility.

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Call 323/252-5600 or 424/249-3012

EDEN MEMORIAL PARK Mt. Hagiborim

Row-514 • Space-F

Securtiy deposit OAC. Call 310/278-8999

424/279-3690

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————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 8443 BLACKBURN

Completely Remodeled 1 BD. + 1 BA. UPPER New carpets, stove and refrigerator. Clean, no pets, non-smoking building. $1,350/MO. Call 310/429-5063

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BACHELOR

$895/MO. Newly Remodeled Unit.

Includes full bathroom, walk-in closet, hot plate and new large fridge.

Please Call For More Information:

310/273-6060

We Will File Your DBA for FREE! For More Info Please Call: 310.278.1322

N O T I C E — No kitchen. Street parking.

Fictitious name stateUtilities Included. ment expires five years 217 S. TOWER DR. from the date it was

Call 323/951-0369 filed in the office of the Or: 909/838-8208 county clerk. A new fic-

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PRIME LOCATION 2 BDRM, 2 BA. CONDO

Call 702/491-8060

• Single Plot •

WESTWOOD 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MEMORIAL PARK $1,500/MO. ********** Double Plot *** DELUXE *** New carpet, new stove, For Sale DESIGNER APT. ceiling fan, parking.

BEVERLY HILLS Pet Ok. Special: 1/2 in Sold Out Securtiy deposit OAC. 1BD + 1BA • $1,900 Exclusive Area Completely remodeled Call 310/278-8999 Opposite Chapel.

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Newly remodeled with hardwood floors/carpet, CENTURY PARK EAST granite kitchen, shutters, CENTURY TOWERS wet bar, balcony and 2 PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL side-by-side parking. Non LE PARC smoking, no pets unit.

CENTURY WOODS $2,600/MO.

Hollywood Hills Kedron Section

Bedford/Olympic BEVERLY HILLS $11,500 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO SPACIOUS 1 BD. 1 BA. MUST SELL NOW! $1,550/MO. $2,150/MO. New carpet, new stove, NO REASONABLE Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. ceiling fan, parking. OFFER REFUSED! Lower unit with fridge, Cat Ok. Special: 1/2 PLEASE CALL:

with new kitchen and new appliances, crown moulding, wood floors, new fixtures, A/C and private security garage.

Near Century City and T REE - LINED STREET. 1259 S. Camden Dr. Roxbury Park in small quiet building. No Pets 310/849-3858 Furnished/Unfurnished Call 310/713-1664 BEVERLY HILLS Adj 2 BD + 1 BA LOWER $2,650/MO.

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320 S. CLARK DR.

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Hardwood floors, a/c, washer/dryer in unit laundry, covered prkg. and 2 car parking.

all listings are on PRIVATE FRONT YARD. centurycityliving.com $2,700/Month Valet and Guest 310/860-9991 Parking. Huge Heated 310/433-1949 Pool, Security Staff, Doorman & Houseman, Switchboard • Upper Front • Tennis, Fitness Center Breathtaking Views Business Center Bright/Airy • B.H. Adj. Call for latest properties

• 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • • • • • • • • •

Close to U.C.L.A.

REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

PLOT FOR SALE

Map-6, Lot-8217, Space-4

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titious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement New carpet, mini-blinds does not of itself & paint. Microwave, authorize the use in this state of a fictitious busistall shower. $795 Inclds. Utilities ness name in violation of the rights of another Close to LACMA/ under federal, state, or transport./restaurants common law (See Section 14400, et seq., JUST RENTED Business and Professions Code).

MIRACLE MILE • Upper Bachelor •

2 BEDROOM + 2 BATH Hardwood floors, w/d hook-up, dishwasher. $1,900MO. By appointment only.

Call 323/244-9470

NEAR WILSHIRE/FAIRFAX

BEVERLY HILLS

S E R V I C E

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472

475

BAGS WANTED

GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

WANTED

SATURDAY & SUNDAY JULY 20 - 21, 2013 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS; CHANEL, GUCCI HERMES, AND DESIGNER HANDBAGS

710 N. BEDFORD DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210 Estate Sales Los Angeles is proud to be conducting an extraordinary sale this weekend for International award-winning interior designer Barbara Lockhart.

VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

LANGE FOUNDATION ANNUAL ESTATE SALE

After 40 years of collecting and buying throughout Europe, Lockhart is now ready to part with a large selection of antique and contemporary treasures, including furniture, outdoor furniture, restaurant supplies, housewares, pedestals, folding chairs, lighting - lamps - chandeliers, art, sculptures, pottery, ceramics, urns, mirrors, dinnerware, glassware and collectibles.

Included in the sale will be a 1977 emerald green custom Cadillac limousine with privacy window and jump sets in very good condition with 45960 miles.

FINAL WEEK!

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DRASTIC REDUCTION

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Los Angeles Auctioneers 11040 W. PICO BL. is pleased to accept L O S A N G E L E S , 90064 your estate items for our upcoming auctions.

BEVERLY HILLS Whether it's simply a VINTAGE SALE! handful of items or your entire estate; 329 S. RODEO DR. your fine art, antiquities 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM and collectibles are in trusted and experienced FRIDAY & SATURDAY hands!

July 19th & 20th

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D I R E C T O R Y

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

JEWELRY / WATCHES WANTED

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MAKE THE MOST MONEY, "CONSIGN" YOUR FINE JEWELRY & WATCHES

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

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we buy antiques!

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

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Paintings Arte Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

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We are now buying for immediate cash Diamonds 1ct - 20cts , gold, and signed jewelry Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier

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July 19, 2012 | Page 27 Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr *******

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From the Publisher CLIF SMITH CITY COUNCIL ON MEASURE E: ‘FIX YOUR OWN HOUSE’ The Courier has always protested against one elective body in Beverly Hills intruding into the affairs of the other. We have two independently-elected governing panels in the City: a city council and a school board. Each has separate duties, powers and responsibilities. Each has a full plate of issues. The City of Beverly Hills is administered by its City Council. The Beverly Hills Unified School District is administered by its Board of Education. The school district is a political subdivision of the State of California and is NOT part of the City of Beverly Hills. Each faces the voters regularly.

Mutual respect, cooperation and deference are absolutely required for each to function. From time to time, each has tried to meddle in the affairs of the other. Each time, this is wrong.

Each council member or school board member is a voting resident of Beverly Hills. Each may appear and speak at the other’s public meetings. Let them each voice their opinions as residents and voters, but they should not overstep their proper roles by making “official” pronouncements from City Council chambers or school board meetings on matters of direct concern to the other.

The contemplated action of the Beverly Hills City Council to go on record about a re-vote on Measure E is an unwarranted intrusion into the proper role and jurisdiction of the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education.

The Courier has been consistent on the need for mutual respect between City Council and School Board.

In past years, The Courier has challenged the Board of Education for paying lawyers to attend and monitor City Council hearings on development projects. The Board was wrong to attempt to intrude. Similarly, The Courier roundly criticized City Council members–past and present–for attempting to manage school district affairs such as superintendent, principal and teacher hiring and firing from behind the scenes. We’ve played a consistent tune: “You each have responsibilities. Tend to your own affairs. You have enough to do without trying to run a different jurisdiction.”

Does The Courier support a re-vote? The Courier objects to new taxes and consistently demands direct approval by the voters. But in the case of Measure E, we recognize there were two promises made to voters: one, to fix the schools because they desperately need fixing; and two, to keep tax rates the same. Which promise does the current School Board break? It’s either one or the other. The School Board compromise decision now in place seems a pretty good solution. The School Board decided to raise rates for a year to sell enough bonds to complete some of what’s underway, but re-vote on the rest. The net impact on a residential homeowner is about $60 a month. But the merits of the School Board action is NOT what’s at stake here. The School Board will answer to the voters directly.

We do NOT see the School Board challenging water rate hikes, City pay and pensions (which vastly exceed those of teachers and school administrators), rubbish charges, business taxes, or “two- hour free parking.” We see the School Board tending to the mess left by its predecessors as it methodically tries to fix academics, finances, administration and construction.

The Beverly Hills City Council, on the other hand, just approved 4-1 a “budget” that spends every penny of a theoretical “surplus” without touching pay, pensions or the $120+ million unfunded pension liability mortgage.

This same City Council in its last configuration approved a $4+ million “remodel” of the City’s library, which had just been remodeled. We saw this same Council vote millions of dollars, again, on a large City structure—the “public works” building that was more an ego trip for the City staff than anything designed to improve services to residents. We see no action on the abusive “9/80” vacation policy for City employees also known as “every other Monday or Friday” off—which explains much of why residents and businesses have a hard time getting anything done with City Hall. We see no action yet on bringing major departmental hires to the City Council for an okay, which any decent corporate lawyer knows is the right way to do things. This Council has a long list of major “fixes” it needs to tackle. It’s not done any of that yet.

So, instead of taking care of its business, the City Council has decided to tell the School Board what to do with its facilities, finances and elections. This is wrong. This is overstepping the bounds of proper respect for another elective body.

This intrusion has nothing to do with the joint powers agreement funding the City provides to support City recreation activities using school district facilities. In that context, it is correct and proper for the City Council to be satisfied that the school district spends City money appropriately.

The fact remains that the voters of Beverly Hills approved a large bond measure to correct major structural deficiencies in school buildings. Those deficiencies remain from previous reconstruction headed, in some cases, by at least one member of today’s City Council. Everyone knows that hollow terra cotta tile – used extensively in this area in the 1920s – is a major earthquake disaster waiting to happen. That’s what’s still in our school buildings. The previous “fix” of just a few years ago – using reinforced gunite – fixed nothing. This School Board hired the right engineers, asked the right questions and got the answers that their predecessors either failed to get or accepted half-measures for “budgetary” reasons.

Regardless of the merits of stopping all school construction and rehabilitation now underway – which is what would happen to re-vote everything—the Beverly Hills City Council has a full plate of its own issues to deal with. The Courier wishes it would be as direct, as forceful and as determined as our School Board to fix its own problems.

Rabbi Jacob Pressman THE LONG, HOT SUMMER Apparently, this summer is being relentless in the use of the thermometer. After what used to known as “June Gloom” for its low temperatures, but this June kept us relentlessly in the high 80s. I was looking forward to a cooler July, but no, the first half of July this year has been marked by persistent 80s or more. It may be my imagination, but it seems to me that the weatherman has simply typed in the word “hot” and gone fishing to get away from it all. The relief of a bit of summer rain has been reduced locally to a few drops lingering on our windshields if left out of doors over night.

My introduction to Los Angeles and environs was in the summer of 1940, when I bought a used car for $300, financed by my lovely mother-in-law-to-be, Rose Steinberg, who came with my wife-to-be, Margie, to visit her relatives out here. Poor, amiable Rose was consigned to sharing a small trunk in the back seat. When we got to the western desert, lacking air-conditioning, we rented a small watercooler which hung out over the right front window, and did little more than raise the humidity in the car, rather than give us much relief from the heat. That we three remained friends, let alone relatives after this experience is evidence of the love we had for one another.

Whenever I am tempted to complain about our summer heat, I remind myself of that bygone summer, sweating our way west to California. The result: I married Margie two years later, I loved my moth-in-law, and when I graduated the Seminary and I was sent west to old Sinai Temple, I was never tempted by synagogue openings in the east to leave these pleasant shores even when we have long, hot summers like this one.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR This week residents of Beverly Hills received Southern California Edison’s “Summer Breeze Energy Savings Guide.” It offers “simple tips and tools to help you manage your energy costs all summer long,” but the real message is on the back page: “due to... high demand, power may go out temporarily. In the event of a power outage, here’s what you can do to keep yourself and your family safe.” (“For rotating outage group maps and information, visit our outage center at sce.com/outage.”)

That our electricity supplier should expect us to be subject to outages is an outrage. We live in Beverly Hills, not Bangladesh or Baghdad! Barring earthquake or fire or flood, we expect reliable electric power.

The City Council should petition the Public Utilities Commission and/or take legal action to make SCE spend its billions of dollars provide the public service it is mandated to provide, and explore other options–getting power from the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power?–to protect the citizens, rather than allowing us to be subjected to rotating outages.

Daniel Fink

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, burglaries,and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets.

07/05 100 S. Beverly Dr. ($250) ASSAULT 07/06 400 N. Bedford Dr. 07/05 300 N. Canon Dr. ($4,550) BURGLARIES ROBBERIES 05/28 800 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($651) 07/05 200 S. Arnaz Dr. ($21,600) 07/01 400 S. Beverly Dr. 07/05 400 N. Bedford Dr. ($40) 07/01 100 N. Stanley Dr. 07/04 300 Reeves Dr. ($2,749) GRAND THEFTS 06/28 9600 Wilshire Blvd.

07/04 300 N. La Peer Dr. ($35,680) 07/05 100 N. Robertson Blvd.

06/28 400 S. Clark Dr. ($1,680) ($560)

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