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THIS ISSUE

Lucy Licht looks forward to role as BHUSD Student Board Member. 4

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboraory director speaks at Rotary meeting. 4

Hundreds of youth enjoy Swim Camp during their summer vacation. 4

The Peninsula Beverly Hills celebrates its 20th birthday. 5

Orchestra performance held at The Walt Disney Concert Hall. 7 •Fashion A-L •Restaurant Review 8 •Health and Wellness 13 •Birthdays 16

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FASHION’S NIGHT OUT—Fashion’s Night Out will take place at Rodeo Drive on Sept. 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. Pictured is the 2010 Fashion’s Night Out with the iconic Ferris Wheel, which will return to this year’s event. Attendees can receive complementary rides on the Ferris Wheel with a proof of purchase from participating retailers on the day.

The Rodeo Drive Committee has announced that Fashion’s Night Out will return to Rodeo Drive and the 90210 as a part of the global shopping event on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. The iconic ferris wheel which won rave reviews last year and became the symbol of the West Coast’s participation is back for complimentary rides with proof of purchase at participating retailers in 90210 on that day. The three-block stretch of Rodeo annually accounts for approximately $360 million in sales or over $1 million per day. This year, there will be a variety of specialty performers including flamethrowers and stilt walkers turning Rodeo into a virtual midway. The evening’s festivities include 67 instore events, numerous cocktail parties, celebrity appearances, extended shopping hours, flamethrowers, stilt walkers, 15 of L.A.’s top gourmet food trucks and Cirque Du Soleil’s Flipbook Experience where visitors have the chance to insert (see ‘FASHION’S NIGHT OUT,’ page 12)

Lewis Hall Enters BHUSD Frances Bilak Officially Files School Board Election Race For BH School Board Election By Brenton Garen A last minute entry, Lewis Hall threw his name in the race for the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education election yesterday. Hall has two daughters – his eldest graduated from Cornell last year and his youngest graduated from Beverly High last year. He said he decided to run for the school board as his gut feeling told him he could make (see ‘HALL,’ page 15)

Lewis Hall

Frances, Maddie, Dorian and Michael Bilak

By Marla Schevker El Rodeo parent of two Frances Bilak officially filed for the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education race last week. This was the first year Bilak’s children, a daughter going into first grade and a son going into sixth grade, attended the BHUSD after going to private school. Bilak admitted she was anxious about them making the switch but she said they had a (see ‘BILAK,’ page 12)

City Council, School Board "Get Oil Out," But Who Pays? George Christy, Page 6 Dr Dudley Danoff And Wife Hedva Advani Celebrated The Marriage Of Their Musician Son Doran, Who Performs Tonight At 9:30 P.M. At The Hotel Cafe In Hollywood Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

CLASSIFIEDS • Announcements • Real Estate • Rentals • Sales • and More

The City Council’s ban on oil wells on the Beverly Hills High School campus caused a rare joint meeting of the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education and the Beverly Hills council jointly Tuesday.

Both elected bodies were unanimous in their opposition to continue presence of oil wells on the campus. The ban would cause the existing oil wells to be shut-in and production stopped (see ‘OIL WELL EXPIRATION,’ page 9)

New Business Rescued From BH Planning Dept. Red Tape Karate Kids, a small exercise and training company, will be able to open in Beverly Hills after all. The company, whose popular Santa Monica facility already

draws many Beverly Hills families, has tried for months to go into space at the small center on Olympic Boulevard at Palm. The (see ‘KARATE KIDS,’ page 15)

A NIGHT OUT WITH TENNIS CHAMPS—Kathy May Fritz (left) was inducted into the Southern California Tennis Association’s Hall Of Fame during the gala at the Four Seasons. Kathy was congratulated by the legendary Billie Jean King and her proud sister Anita May Rosenstein (right). Based in Beverly Hills, Anita’s among the leading international money managers. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6. Alex Berliner/ABIMages

Ermenegildo Zegna Rodeo’s Reopening

rmenegildo Zegna, considered the global leader in luxury menswear, unveiled its newly renovated Rodeo Drive boutique in June. The store’s beautifully crafted design and utilization of raw materials epitomizes the timeless style and sophisticated elegance that is synonymous with the Ermenegildo Zegna brand and heritage.

he expansion now offers its clientele over 4,542 square feet of luxury retail space and features two entrances, one bringing you into the world of Z Zegna and the other into Ermenegildo Zegna. Natural timbers and stones harmoniously co-exist to create a masculine ambience, offering an exclusive destination for today’s international man who values impeccable craftsmanship and style.

ounded in Trivero, Italy in 1910, the company is managed today by the fourth generation of the Zegna family and grandson of the founder. Zegna, famous for its custom suits and fabulous neckties, has been active in promoting the development of global wool production and is touted to be the fashion industries largest client of ultra-fine merino wool. Their designs have a strong masculine vibe, with subtle details. Perfectly judged proportions, paired with a gorgeous palette of color and a bevy of sumptuous fabrics. The Ermenegildo Zegna store in Beverly Hills now offers the entire collections of the Ermenegildo Zegna, Z Zegna and Zegna Sport, in addition to their extensive luxury accessories lines. The location is also proud to offer the exclusive Su Misura (made-to-measure) service by appointment, where bespoke specialists can help clients select their own fabrics and details to produce tailor-made suits, shirts, jackets and trousers.

Whether you’re shopping for work, play, formal or active-wear, make room on your calendar for a visit soon. 301 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills (310) 247 8827 www.zegna.com

On the cover: Jacqueline/Pinkerton Model and Talent Jacket by Etro @ Etro Boutique, Beverly Hills Multi-strand CitrineNecklace by Pamela Johananoff @ PJohananoff@gmail.com BEVERLY HILLS

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French Connection BARBARA BUIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Flagship Store On Rodeo

arisian born designer Barbara Bui has enjoyed a formidable following in European and International circles since her first boutique opened in 1988 on the Rue Etienne Marcel in Paris. Coming stateside in 1999, Bui launched her first fashion show in New York and her first boutique in the heart of Soho. Now, with the opening of her new flagship store in Beverly Hills, California can finally add to her wide and loyal followers.

P The ambience of the boutique is airy and expansive, the design, sleek and contemporary; providing the ideal setting to showcase her collections. The rear of the store offers a large open space, ideal for cocktail erfectly located on Rodeo Drive, Bui's new boutique represents the core values of the Parisian luxury brand paired with a relaxed California vibe.

parties, VIP shopping and lounging. Bui's design aesthetic of "rock and roll meets elegance" (think leather moto jacket paired with luxurious silk separates) is right at home in California's ultimate fashion destination and is certain to appeal to the relaxed elegance of the LA woman. BARBARA BUI 405 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills (310) 275 4452

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his month's transitional collections are setting the stage for some of fall's biggest fashion trends, dramatic color, bold patterns and surprising textures.

hose with a keen eye for fashion know that finding the perfect scene stealing pieces now is key to being a year long stand out sensation.

Stylist: Quela Renee Models: Yulia and Jaqulyn / Pinkerton Model and Talent & Mariana / CESD Makeup: Gordon Bahn & Alexis Ellen / OCC Make-up Hair: Sienna / Celestine Manicurist: Tracy Clemens / Opus Beauty Camera Assistant: Douglas Marklan Digital Tech: Andrew Taylor

Keep the drama going with plenty of flirty ruffles and artful prints. Shirt by Etro, Beverly Hills boutique; Skirt by Ema Savahl-Floral Painted Pencil Skirt, www.emasavahl.com; Belt by Tory Burch, Neiman Marcus; Shoes by Alexandre Birman, Saks Fifth Avenue; Ring by Charles Albert, www.charlesalbert.com; Purse by Christian Dior, Neiman Marcus

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Next act ... jewel tone colors. Oscar de la Renta masterfully blends a classic line with a modern touch emerald green, available at Saks Fifth Avenue; Shown with animal print belt Nancy Gonzalaz, Neiman Marcus; Bracelet by Vhernier, Beverly Hills boutique.

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Entrance making pieces Nothing makes a statement like a bold necklace by Charles Albert ww.charlesalbert.com; Paired with a beautiful geometric print dress by Oscar de la Renta, snake skin shoes by Alexandre Birman, both at Saks Fifth Avenue. Ralph Lauren finishes the look with a hunter green crocodile Ricky Bag (special order).

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The sexy feline Yves Saint Laurent never fails to bring out the Parisian kitten in every woman with the classic animal print. This autumn, look for the print in a silk jumpsuit for a more modern allure. Available at Neiman Marcus. BEVERLY HILLS

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Guaranteed double take Every savvy diva knows it's just as important to make a memorable exit. Christian Dior's button-back dress available at Neiman Marcus; shoes by Alexandre Birman, Saks Fifth Avenue will guarantee one last look. August 12, 2011 | Page H

Ethnic energy This season's ethnic prints by Etro add just the right amount of drama and energy to a classically cropped jacket, both available at Etro Beverly Hills boutique; Necklace Roberto Cavalli boutique; Shoes Carlos by Carlos Santana, Pasadena.

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Sensational stand-out Gorgeous fabric, a long silhouette and feminine touches of ruffles equals, show-stopping stand out. Dress by Oscar de la Renta, Saks Fifth Avenue; Clutch by Gucci, Beverly Hills boutique; Bracelet by Roberto Cavalli, Beverly Hills boutique; Shoes by YSL, Saks Fifth Avenue.

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PROFILE

Rising Star

Amber Sakai Spenometimes, fashion just needs to hapwithout too much thought or effort. Introducing California native designer, Amber Sakai and her readyto-wear (make that easy-to-wear) collections.

mber has sported many hats in the fashion arena. A former model, stylist, intimate apparel co-designer of Brighdie Lingerie and cofounder of Four Girls (patented wetsuits for female surfers), her latest venture is a clothing line bearing her namesake that adds a playful and feminine spin to the eco-chic market, designed with real women in mind. “My body makeup does not fit into Prada. My arm could fit into the leg hole,” jokes Sakai, who stands six feet tall with an enviable lean and athletic frame. "Whether you’re large-busted, have a flat tush, or a long torso, my pieces are going to enhance the best part of you.”

he Amber Sakai brand, much like the designer herself, pairs a love of effortless convenience with an appetite for high-minded luxury. Her collections (all refreshingly made right here in Los Angeles) are minimal, edgy and sensual, and constructed in super soft organic textiles that can be worn alone or layered in dramatically feminine silhouettes. The designer takes a couture approach to what she considers "everyday pieces," paying close attention to all aspects of the female form and utilizing her extensive talent of design and patternmaking, to drape and embellish and accentuate a woman’s best assets. There is a no-nonsense theme in the aesthetic that speaks to the confident, fashionable and ecoconscious woman, whether she be a working professional, mother, wife, or traveler. Women who don’t have the time or the inclination for complicated or uncomfortable clothing wear her pieces.

mber’s “Weekend” line (available in September) features a collection of easy-care pieces at affordable prices and epitomizes good value for terrific style. They’re ideal for the woman on the go; a perfect ensemble for a carry-on wardrobe, ensuring its wearer arrives effortlessly intact and pulled together at her final destination. It's the classic tunic, the well worn tee-shirt, the vampy draped top and the favorite cropped pant all rolled into one beautiful and obliging bank of wardrobe staples. Amber Sakai redefines elegant simplicity for today's consciously modern (and busy) LA Woman.

N ow available at “Church”, 7277 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood (323) 876 8887.

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The Great Greta By Joanne Galey

t isn't a mystery where GRETA, the high-end Beverly Hills ladies boutique draws its inspiration from. It's the owner herself; Greta Feigler. Simply put, the immaculately attired, classically adorned, charming sophisticate is a genuine, original “class act”. The elegant and expansive store provides the perfect setting for a gorgeous and eclectic array of day and evening-wear that literally sparkles. A quick, yet impressive scan of the labels - Sachin & Babi, Vivienne Westwood, Zanella, Majestic, David Galan and Dressed To Kill, to name a few, headline from the rails, in addition to Greta's private label Greta Couture Collection; a collaboration with Alvaro Umana of James Galanos fame.

“W hat a lovely place”, I effuse after Greta greets me with a rare and old fashioned warmth that makes me feel like we're old friends. “Oh, it keeps me out of trouble” she chuckles. As I learn later in our chat, that's quite the understatement. Greta opened her Beverly Drive store in the 1950’s and has walked to work every day since. She came to California with her husband, fell in love with Beverly Hills and never strayed. “Is your husband still alive”? I enquire. “No, but I have a boyfriend of 37 years” she smiles a little wickedly.

RETA recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary with much fanfare (this is a lady who loves to host a party) and we chat about the comings and goings she’s seen over the past half-decade in the world of fashion and one of the worlds’ iconic fashion cities; Beverly Hills. She talks with fondness about her inspirations and love of Italian couture, her idol Gianni Versace and her favorite designers; Armani, Valentino and Vivienne Westwood. “Also my mother" Greta adds. "My mother dressed simply, and understated, but was always chic. She was a mainstay in the store, the shop mascot”.

fter reminiscing about the past, our conversation turns to the future. “What’s next”? I ask, expecting a blow-out retirement party somewhere in her response. Her eyes light up and she excitedly shares plans that are underway to open a new “store within a store”. Using her keen eye for the unusual and beautiful, Greta and her co-pilot of 30 years; Iris, are launching “Melange” during the fall of 2011. A collection of antiques, vintage accessories, paintings and collectibles, “Melange” sounds like an emporium of gorgeous treats and treasures.

Ibyamthosein awe of this lady. An adventurer, a pioneer, a tailor and designer, fashion buyer, entrepreneur, wife, mother, fabulous party-thrower and adored fortunate enough to know her. At the grand age of 87, Greta is still going strong, and apparently has several more champagne bottles to pop. Cheers!

GRETA - 141 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310.247.1006)

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Beverly Hills Charity In Running For Award Win StayClassy, a leader in social fundraising for nonprofits, has announced Save a Bottle, Save a Life as one of the 3rd annual Classy Awards top 25 finalists for the “New Charity” category. From now until Aug. 26, Save a Bottle, Save a Life supporters can visit www.classyawards.org and vote for Save a Bottle, Save a Life to be named a CLASSY award winner. To vote for Save a Bottle,

Save a Life as best new charity of the year, visit: http://classyawards. stayclassy.org/classyawards/voting 1. Select the best “New Charity” category 2. Select Save a Bottle, Save a Life 3. Click the submit my ballot button on the top right of the page (see ‘SAVE A BOTTLE,’ page 15)

Jordan Elist GUEST SPEAKER—Dr. Elachi (center), director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, spoke to the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills on Monday. He talked about the exploration of space and modern space technology, projects and groundbreaking research like the landing of the robotic Mars Rover that contribute to the betterment of all humankind. He is ﬂanked by Allan Alexander (left) and Carl Gregory. Photo by Gidas Peteris

Lucy Licht Set To Start Term As BHUSD Student Board Member By Marla Schevker ly than most students and When Beverly wanted to have a High senior Lucy big part in the ASB Licht was a freshand school board.” man, she had a Licht’s involvefriend who was goment in ASB and her ing to be the Beverinterest in politics ly Hills Unified are what fueled her School District desire to be on the Board of Education board. student board mem“I like knowing ber. It was that what’s going on in Lucy Licht friend who sparked the school, the poliLicht’s interest in joining the tics of everything and being board when she was a senior. able to stay informed through “I thought it sounded inter- being active,” Licht said. esting,” Licht said. “I go to the (see ‘LUCY LICHT,’ page 15) board meetings more frequent-

Commission Discusses View Preservation Project By Marla Schevker The Planning Commission discussed the second part of the view preservation project at their meeting last Thursday. During the meeting, Commissioner Noah Furie and Vice Chair Craig Corman proposed a “two track procedure on the View Preservation Ordinance.”

Commission Chair Dan Yukelson said the proposal will give view owners the “option” to obtain an “advisory opinion” from the City at any point in the process before applying for a Planning Commission hearing. “If a view owner obtains an ‘advisory opinion’ they will

then be prohibited from applying for a Planning Commission hearing for 18 months,” Yukelson said. “I think this was an excellent proposal made by (Furie and Corman) as it gives view owners flexibility and a less expensive option to resolve their view issues without (see ‘TROUSDALE,’ page 11)

DEALING A HAND FOR CHILDREN–Dr. Richard Merkin (right) hosted his Richard Merkin Poker Tournament at The Beverly Wilshire to beneﬁt a number of children’s charities including United Friends of Children, The Richard Merkin Middle School in south LA and the Alliance for College Ready Schools. Among those taking part are (from left): actor Dennis Haysbert, Sharon and ex-Gov. Gray Davis, Eli Broad, former Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt and Jacalyn Leavitt, and Topper Mortimer of New York, who won the tournament. Among others taking part were Kevin Connolly, Kevin Nealon, Ron Perlman, Kevin Sorbo, Jo Beth Williams, Kelly Hu, Mat Craven, CS Lee, Richard Karn, Amaury Nolasco, Booth Powers, Michael Ironside, Mickael Milken, and many more. Photo by Paul Lester Photography

BH Volunteers Needed For Events The City of Beverly Hills is currently looking for volunteers to assist in upcoming events and around City Hall. They are looking for volunteers to assist in the annual Senior Health Fair, “Focus on Yourself,” on Monday Sept 12 at the Roxbury Park Community Center, to greet the vendors, public or be a booth sitter at

the City of Beverly Hills Affaire in the Gardens art show on October 14 through 16 at Beverly Gardens Park or to greet, assist and guide patrons to locations at City Hall and become involved in City government. Those interested in these volunteer opportunities should call the City Volunteer Program at 310-285-6843.

THEATRE GUILD–Members of the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild along with the cast of Spider’s Web, the Agatha Christie mystery currently playing at Theatre 40 in the Reuben Cordova Theatre on the BHHS campus were treated to a reception at the home of BHTG Chair Janet Salter. Pictured (front, from left): David Stafford, Theatre 40 creative director; hostess Janet Salter; Patricia Mock and Carolyn Fried, BHTG VP and president respectively. They are joined by cast members Philip Persons, Grinnell Morris, Julie Lancaster, Ilona Kulinska, Umbereto Pecorino, Eric Boles, Richard Hoyt Miller and Petter Monroe; along with director Bruce Gray, and assistant directors Rhonda Lord and Rachel Mannheimer. The play runs through Aug. 28 with performances Thursday through Sunday. Reservations: 310-364-0535. Photo by Amir

Thursday Morning Bomb Scare On Camden Drive By Brenton Garen Beverly Hills police had to call on the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s bomb squad yesterday morning when a suspicious briefcase was left in front of an office at 468 Camden Drive. A man dropped off a locked briefcase at 9:14 a.m. in front of the office then left, apparently with the intent of

having someone in that office open the brief case hoping his “script” would be reviewed. A security officer took the briefcase to an alley between Camden and Rodeo Drive. BHPD Lt. Tony Lee said officers cordoned the area and evacuated nearby offices and businesses. Lee said the bomb squad arrived at around 10:30 a.m., and the area was

deemed safe at about 11 a.m. “The Bomb Squad detonated the briefcase and rendered it safe at the scene,” Lee said. “Investigation revealed the contents contained a lap top computer and several items of paper.” The man was located, detained at the scene by officers, and released once they determined no crime had been committed, Lee said.

LIKE FISH IN THE SEA—More than 800 youth are enjoying Swim Camp, swim lessons, or other aquatic offerings this summer. Aquatic course offerings continue in the Fall session. Pictured (from left): Nikka Khoshbin, Misha Sharif, and Ella Gabbaypour with instructor Rochelle Higgins. To register, call the City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department at 310-285-6850.

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The Peninsula Beverly Hills Celebrates Its 20th Birthday With Breakfast For Employees By Brenton Garen At the strike of 8:08 a.m. on Monday morning, Aug. 8, The HAPPY BIRTHDAY—Staff at The Peninsula Peninsula Beverly Hills celebratBeverly Hills celebrated the hotel’s 20th ed its 20th anniversary with a ribanniversary on Monday morning. bon cutting ceremony followed Courier photo by Brenton Garen by a thank you breakfast for its entire staff. their dedication, hard work and comOn hand were The Peninsula’s mitment to “making the hotel an icon of Managing Partner Robert Zarnegin, gracious hospitality in Beverly Hills.” Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum, “We wouldn’t be here without Beverly Hills Mayor Barry Brucker, Robert Zarnegin and his family, who Councilmember Lili Bosse and Vicki planned and built this hotel for 16 Reynolds, who was mayor when the ho- years,” Nissenbaum said. “And 20 years tel opened its doors in 1991. later, here we are and we thank you.” Nissenbaum thanked his staff for FUTURE CHEFS IN THE MAKING—The City of Beverly Hills culminated its one week of Kitchen Kid Camp at La Cienega Community Center with a meal fit for kings. Food, prepared by students as they learned about different cuisines from around the world, was served during a tasting day for parents on the last day of camp. Pictured (from left): Zachary Aaron and mother Kelley Aaron savoring the delicious food prepared by the campers.

Cocina Primavera Serves Up Latin American Specialties On Olympic Blvd. By Brenton Garen business and a lot has been handed Growing up in the restaurant in- down to our generation,” Lupe said. dustry, it was only a “Owning our matter of time beplace together is an fore Lupe and Joe idea that’s been on Prado started a the top of our list restaurant together, for a while. I quit a which finally came corporate office job to fruition in April working 12-hours a with Cocina Priday. Now I have mavera in Beverly more of a pulse of Hills. what’s going on in The restaurant the world because I serves Latin Amerilove the interaction Joe and Lupe Prado ca fare, which rewith our cusflects their father tomers.” Jose Prado’s influence, as he was a Specialties include sweet corn chef at The Ivy for 25 years. (see ‘COCINA PRIMAVERA,’ page 15) “We grew up in the restaurant

California’s Franchise Tax Board To Begin Auditing Head Of Households The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) announced mailing more than 135,000 audit letters to taxpayers to verify their “head of household” filing status of their 2010 state tax return. Taxpayers who don’t qualify will have their tax reassessed at either single or married filing separate filing status. Each year FTB reviews tax returns of taxpayers who claim HOH filing stats because the qualifications are commonly misunderstood. This filing status generally results in lower tax liabilities for unmarried taxpayers who

care for a dependent. The qualifying person must be related to the taxpayer and meet the requirements to be a qualifying child or relative. The FTB advises taxpayers who receive an HOH letter to respond promptly by completing the enclosed questionnaire. Failure to respond could result in a tax assessment and penalty. Questionnaires can be submitted electronically at ftb.ca.gov, by fax at 866-223-8195 or by mail using the preaddressed envelope provided with the audit letter.

Among the current staff at The Peninsula, 14 employees have worked for the hotel the past 20 years; 11 for 15 years and 31 for 10 years. Current Purchasing Manager Brad Miller started at the hotel in 1991 as a night auditor, and over the years since has worked in heading up many hotel

departments including laundry, accounting and housekeeping. “I’ve enjoyed working with the people and the camaraderie that’s built up over the years, and the management here is great,” Miller said. “They have always given us autonomy.” (see ‘PENINSULA,’ page 15)

Chili Cook Off Held At Farmer’s Market The Beverly Hills Farmer’s Market celebrated its 17th anniversary and annual chili cook-off with a distinguished panel of judges including Aarti Sequeira, host of Food Network’s Aarti Party and winner of Season 6 of the Next Food Network Star. A winner, who received $275, was chosen from a field of 13 contestants. The first place winner was Brian Watson, with help from daughter Chloe Mercado, with his chile Verde recipe.

His recipe included: •2 Boston butts trimmed and cut into one inch cubes •8 yellow onions, chopped •6 anaheim chiles •6 poblano chiles •6 jalapeño chiles •3 lbs. tomatillos •1 1/5 cups white wine •1/4 cup rice wine vinegar •3 cups pork stock (see ‘CHILI,’ page 15)

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George Christy n’t be better, under $200, while other hotels by the beach are way up there … and the ocean’s only a few minutes away.”

Barbara Lazaroff

other-of-thebride Daryl Wilkinson met many of the 140 guests. Among them were Conan producer Avi Lerner, music producer Dennis Lavinthal, MTV/HBO produer Marty Dr. Dudley Danoff and songbird Callner, Ticketmaster Hedva Advani celebrated the July founder Fred Rosen. marriage of their musician son Doran Also Beverly Hills Danoff to dancer Elizabeth Wilkinson plastic surgeon, at the Hillcrest Country Club Alfred Cohen, and wife Doritte, and Dudley’s longtime golfing ensational music. Dancing past midnight. buddy Ed Staren, a Chicago Unusual for our early-to-bed meat purveyor who informs Los Angeles families who steak is his biggest seller. “Our drive up hill and down valley most popular cut’s the strip steak.” to go home.

and not-so-young hotfootin’ on the parquet to those hot rhythms of the Lilo Band at the Hillcrest Country Club. If only Michal Boné, the Israeliborn star who sang nonstop, would join us at other birthday/anniversary fests and charity dinners, we’d be happy campers. Dance bands frequently take long breaks, flagging down the party spirit. Michal and her musicians were on fire for hours! Sexy Brazilian ballads, Cole Porter, Israeli favorites.

triumph of a night hosted by Beverly Hills residents Hedva Advani and husband Dudley Danoff (wed 40 years!), with congratulations to Hillcrest’s director of catering Cynthia Glendenning for her flawless organizing. Hedva’s the internationally acclaimed singer, beloved on every continent, and Dudley’s the renowned urologist.

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played on the pro women’s tennis circuit from 1974 to 1980,” says Kathy, the sister of Anita May Rosenstein, daughters of David May of the May Company mercantile dynasty. Mom’s the beautiful Rita Roebling. Anita’s the money manager par excellence, representing major clients, and wed to the influential real estate developer Arnold Rosenstein. Their handsome son Brian Rosenstein is the newly-appointed Planning Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills.

athy had one of the highest pro tennis women’s ranking – Number 8 in the world, and Number 6 in the U.S. Wins over Martina Navratilova, Virginia Wade, Wendy Turnbull, Betty Stove. Reached quarter finals in the French Open twice, and quarter finals in the U.S. Open, won 50 national titles, the U.S. Open Masters three times, and was runner up three times.

Hedva entertained

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still enjoy playing at

senior events, and must thank my parents and sister Anita for their encouragement and support,” added Kathy after receiving her award. “Anyone who knew my father knows how passionate and enthusiastic he was about tennis. Dad spent every afternoon on the court during my growing up years, watching me practice and picking up the balls.

“I

was fortunate to have great coaches, starting with Carl Earn, Pancho Segura and Tony Trabert. Carl began teaching me when I was five years old, Pancho taught me at age 12. Besides teaching me a great offensive lob, Pancho told me plenty of hilarious dirty jokes. Tony coached me when I was 14 with his incredible patience and made the game seem so simple.

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ennis gave me memorable experiences. When I was 18, I was invited to represent the United States at Junior Wimbledon, which also gave me a wild card into the main draw. I’d just turned pro a few months beforehand, and this was going to be my first Winbledon.

with the timeless ballads from Fiddler On The Roof, after Doran’s sister, Aurele, a litigation attorney, toasted the newlyweds. Barbara Lazaroff and mate John Hanwell left early for another dance party. Barbara’s being honored during the A Faire of the Heart dinner benefiting The Serra Project and Aid for AIDS on August 24th at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

“I

was so excited until I found out I was seeded in the first round, which happened to be with Billie Jean King. Billie won Wimbledon the previous year for her fifth Wimbledon singles title, and ranked Number One in the world numerous times.

“I

can’t remember if I was more nervous about curtsying to the Royal Box or playing the match. In front of 14,000 people, Billie humiliated me 6-1, 6-1 in 34 minutes. The fastest match I have ever played, win or lose.”

rom Billie Jean King: “Winning is fleeting, losing is forever … and, ladies, here’s a tip. If you’re playing against a friend who has big boobs, bring her to the net, and make her hit backhand volleys. That’s the toughest shot for the wellendowed.” Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm

Rupert Grint

Kellan Lutz with one of six brothers

nother night, tennis champ Kathy May Fritz, who grew up on North Canon Drive in Beverly Hills, was inducted into the Southern California Tennis Association’s Hall of Fame. Along with Taylor Swift

Tyra Banks

Raven Simone

Joe Jonas

Celebrity Photo/Janet Gough and Gilbert Flores

Fun watching the young

champ Billie Jean King and others during a black-tie gala at the Four Seasons Hotel.

hey were celebrating the July marriage of their composer-musician son Doran Danoff to ballet dancer Elizabeth Wilkinson, who fell in love as classmates at Kenyon College, and wed during a non-denominational ceremony in Elizabeth’s hometown of Nashville.

lizabeth’s drummer dad, Harry Wilkinson, flew in from Nashville. “Checking the Internet for a hotel, I discovered the Cadillac in Venice, totally remodeled in an Art Deco style. The rooms are small, but the price could-

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato frolicked during the Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre. Zoe Saldana

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LAWYERS PHILHARMONIC–Beverly Hills resident Gary S. Greene (third from left) led his unique orchestra, the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic–composed of lawyers and judges–in a SRO performance at The Walt Disney Concert Hall. Its new 100-member chorus, Legal Voices, also took part in the program which drew 2,200. Joining him (from left): Debra Marisa Greene (BHHS ’01), program producer; attorney Thomas Girardi, orchestra sponsor; actress June Lockhart, co emcee; Australian Supreme Court Justice and composer George Palmer; actor Alan Rachins (LA Law), co-emcee; and Petri Hawkins-Byrd, bailiff on the Judge Judy Show. For information on the Lawyers Phil, visit www.lalawyersphil.org. Photo by Michael Kohan

Cowboys & Aliens Delivers Fun, Suspense By City resident Adam Sherman With a title like Cowboys & Aliens, one expected this to be one of the more popular popcorn movies of the summer. Though so far it has not been the anticipated box office smash, for the most part it succeeds artistically. Within moments of the opening, the film grabs you and tells the tale of an amnesiac man, Zeke Jackson (Daniel Craig) who awakens with a strange contraption on his wrist in the middle of the Old West. He then stumbles upon a town and is arrested by the local authorities after being mistaken for a fugitive. However, an alien attack/abduction on the town forces the authorities, led by Col. Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford) and Jackson, to cooperate in order to rescue the abductees. On the plus side, one of the most

striking features of the film is the acting. Craig manages to successfully convey the vulnerability of the protagonist with ease. Olivia Wilde also works spectacularly as Ella, a femme fatale with a few secrets. Another strong point of the movie is the special effects. Zeke’s strange wrist contraption makes for a very unique weapon. Ultimately, Cowboys & Aliens is this year’s Revenge Of The Fallen, only with better acting, better directing and better characterization. Fast paced, humorous and cleverly written by the highly skilled screen writing team of Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, Cowboys & Aliens succeeds in providing the fun, suspense and entertainment value for audiences of all ages.

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Unlike sports, the performers in The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies revere the past, they have to, they’re still performing in it … and the results are amazing. The Fabulous Follies, where the cast ranges in age from 58 to 82, has announced its headliners for the Follies 21st season which kicks off on Nov. 1. Appropriately themed “Hot! Hot! Hit!” the new season will pay homage to the endless summers of yesterday in the idyllic towns of MidCentury America. Topping the bill from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 will be the multitalented John Davidson. After a

New Year’s break, Maureen McGovern (The Morning After) takes center stage from Jan. 5 to Mar. 10. She will be followed by The Diamonds (Little Darlin’ and The Stroll) All shows are presented at the historic Plaza Theatre in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Whether you have not seen The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, or if you seen it time and time again, you’re guaranteed to experience a memorable performance that will put a smile on your face and a song on you lips. How many movies can say that? Information and seat availability are available at 760-3270225.

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I love paella, when it’s made people. The rice was right. If you look on the Internet cooked perfectly and you there are a half dozen or so restaucould really taste the squid rants between Pasadena and midink. My only complaint was Wilshire which serve paella, but La there weren’t any chunks of Paella, on San Vicente near La seafood visible, just small Cienega, gets the best reviews for shrimp and cuttlefish that special dish. But, as with most chopped into the rice. So authentic ethnic restaurants, some the flavor was good but it like it and some don’t. I do. looked just like black, moist The restaurant itself is quaint. rice with just small shrimp It’s obviously an old house which and cuttlefish chopped into was converted into the current spot the rice. So the flavor was Pasqual Franqueza about 17 years ago. For a restaugood but looked just like of La Paella Photo by John Blanchette rant to stay in business that long black, moist rice. alone tells you it’s very good. Black squid ink paella is a lot like Italian The best place to sit is near the front win- risotto in squid ink with seafood, the regional dow, particularly if there is a crowd in the upper, dish of Venice. The main difference is in the back room as there usually is weekends. The rice’s texture. The Italian version is softer, with a cozy bar is cute and friendly. The front room has more liquid consistency. The Spanish version is only a few tables, and somehow feels like a bit less moist, with bigger grains of rice and Europe. The background music was at a com- more rice consistency. Both are much to my likfortable, low level, although I’ll never under- ing, but getting away from Italian restaurants stand why they don’t play Spanish music in from time to time is very appealing. Spanish restaurants, Italian music in Italian The menu is extensive, and includes soup restaurants, etc. (including garlic and gazpacho), salads, fish and There are plenty of appetizers, more than a meats. I found the prices extremely reasonable: dozen hot tapas, and more than a dozen cold small plates between $5-8 (the very expensive, ones. We tried two tapas calientes: gambas al special jambon dishes excepted) and the paella ajillo and the pulpos a la gallega. The portion serving at least two people in the $25 range. size is just right for the price point, $8. As is often the case in Spanish restaurants For the main course I had the paella the wine list offers a wide selection and includNegre–cuttlefish, calamari, baby shrimp and ed a lot of interesting wines, with a nice selecmussels cooked with rice and squid ink. This tion at reasonable prices. paella, and the paella Valenciana mixta, are the most popular dishes on the menu. The portions, La Paella 476 S. San Vicente Blvd. which only come for two people, are more than Reservations: 323-951-0745 sufficient. The paella is presented in the paellera The Courier’s restaurant critic Merv Hecht has been and then divided between the people who want a consultant to several food and wine importing it, so it’s a great dish to share among three or four companies for 22 years.

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in 2016. The issue was the subject of fierce battle seven years ago after movie-fame personality Erin Brockovich and attorney Edward Masry filed suit claiming the oil field produced illness in Beverly High students. That battle ended with the Superior Court throwing out the lawsuit on the basis that Brockovich produced zero evidence of harm. Still, the hysteria surrounding the issue has resurfaced. Norma Zager, former editor of The Courier, covered the story then, winning two prestigious Los Angeles Press Club awards for her articles in The Courier. She recently distilled The Courierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s copyrighted stories into her own book recounting the controversy. Current Mayor Barry Brucker headed the school board at the time and the current oil well ban can be traced directly to the dispute. Zager appeared at the session. The nature of the debate as a political â&#x20AC;&#x153;hot potatoâ&#x20AC;? was clear as all 10 elected officials agreed that a high school campus is no place for an oil well. That said, the BHUSD board will be left with a $1 million or more annual hole in their budget if oil produc-

tion is stopped. The wells have produced for nearly 100 years and continue to provide large royalty payments for the school district and over 3,000 local property owners. Councilmember John Mirisch said while there are revenue-generating opportunities for that spot, it is the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to make sure the district gets the money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The revenue is important to the schools, $1 million is a tremendous amount for the schools and the schools are important to us,â&#x20AC;? Mirisch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we have a responsibility to the schools, not to say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;this is your problemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; but to say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ones creating the ordinance, we are going to make you whole.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The City should commit itself to making sure the schools arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sufferingâ&#x20AC;Ś In my opinion, we (should) make you whole, whatever it takes.â&#x20AC;? Vice Mayor Willie Brien, a former school board president, demurred that the city has no responsibility to make up the revenue to the school district even though the revenue loss will result solely from city council action. Mayor Barry Brucker said he was pleased with the tone and civility between the council and the board. Brucker said he believed that, based on various re-

marks, there was no dollar amount that would allow oil production to continue adjacent to the campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only concern left on the table is how the City can be of assistance and help the school district recover potential revenue royalty losses after 2016,â&#x20AC;? Brucker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is it the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to make up the shortfall? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe so. Both the City and the schools have the potential to realize a shortfall and in addition, the royalties are variable from year to year and one doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know when the tap will dry out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Furthermore, we have known about this contract expiration term since 1978 and both the City and the schools need to project anticipated changes beyond 2016. Is it the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal to be as helpful in assisting the school board in finding other revenue sources? Always. We are always there to dialogue and be as supportive as possible.â&#x20AC;? The two elected bodies discussed setting up a liaison committee to meet in the future to discuss ways to make up the revenue loss. Brucker appointed Councilmember Lili Bosse to the committee but the rest of the committee members were not publically discussed during the meeting. Some ideas include slant drilling or remediating the

land for commercial property uses, however with the lack of experts present at the meeting it was impossible to determine whether or not these ideas were actually feasible. School Board Vice President Brian Goldberg reminded the session that the revenue loss in years becomes a reality for the BHUSD much sooner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes we do have five and a half years, but we have to plan three years out on our budgets for (Los Angeles County Office of Education),â&#x20AC;? Goldberg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is at least $1 million in revenue from our general fund the district has relied on to provide programming. If the council goes forward on this moratorium, that would be factored into LACOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s analysis of our budget.â&#x20AC;? Korbatov said she was grateful to be a guest in the City Council chambers and to have the opportunity to cochair a pleasant forum but it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite get to the level of detail she had hoped. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were no experts or data in the room,â&#x20AC;? Korbatov said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope future meetings will be more detail driven and more fact based. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obvious to everyone we all would have chosen something else to be at the rear of the campus. But, we have to figure out what to do about the loss of revenue if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to

August 12, 2011 | Page 9 continue drilling.â&#x20AC;? The school board and council agreed it was necessary to meet again not only to continue the discussion on the oil well but also to talk about the proposed MTA subway tunnel under the buildings of Beverly Hills High School. The City Council continues to seek privileged confidential information of the district but refuses to protect the confidentiality of that information. Korbatov reminded the council the BHUSD cannot share any information protected under attorney client privilege, as the City has not signed a joint-defense agreement, but said she believed a meeting on MTA would be more pressing and pertinent to issues the BHUSD is currently facing. Korbatov said she hopes these meetings will take place in September and October, but they have not yet been scheduled. Council majority members Brucker, Brien and Julian Gold, M.D., have refused to enter into that agreement, which reform councilmembers Mirisch and Lili Bosse support. The majority gave themselves 45 days to decide whether to take action to oppose the Beverly High tunnel. That time expires next week.

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PA G E T E N •AICF Slates Sunday, Aug. 21 For Garden Party/Concert The L.A. chapter of America-Israel Cultural Foundation will present a garden party, light supper and musical program at 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21 at a private Beverly Hills estate. The performance will feature three young talents playing music by Fauré, de Falla, Ben Haim and others. • Tibi Cziger (clarinet) is artistic director/founder of the Israeli Chamber Project (ICP), an initiative bringing outstanding Israeli musicians together for chamber-music projects. • Michal Korman (cello) has performed as a soloist with the Israel Philharmonic and is a founding member of the ICP. •Sivan Magen has performed recitals and concertos in the U.S., Taiwan, Columbia, Israel and Europe. AICF donors support young talents and cultural institutions in Israel, awarding more than 1,000 scholarships annually. Tickets are $175 per person. Call 310-476-5397.

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seeking what might be a more expensive process of a Planning Commission meeting and potentially indemnifying the City to enforce the commission’s decision.” During the meeting, staff asked the commission to consider the importance of shade in assessing views which Yukelson said the commission determined was not as important as other factors such as the stability of the hillside, privacy and integrity of the landscaping. The commission ultimately decided to increase the height of the plan from 14 to 16 feet. “At our meeting, we had extensive discussion on numerous aspects of the proposed ordinance,” Yukelson said. “I think we now have something that can be recommended to City Council. The View Preservation Ordinance will return to us at our next meeting, and I am hopeful we can pass a resolution and send it off to City Council for consideration.” Last week, the City Council unanimously approved the first reading of changes in the municipal code to further protect the views for Trousdale homeowners. The proposed ordinance includes a fence standard so that fences may be built at upslope property lines but cannot exceed 36 inches, expand hedge height limitations to the entire slope of a downslope property, change the definition of hedges to include tree hedges and define a maximum height for hedges on slopes that allows hedges higher than currently allowed by code. Trousdale resident Michael Rosen said he didn’t agree with the ordinance because he felt it would get in the way of the “natural negotiations” that take place between him and his neighbors. “Through the natural order of living with my neighbors, we’ve negotiated reasonable accommodations towards one another,” Rosen said. “The neighbor to the north of me, who feels some of (my) trees are blocking his view pay for the trees and I pay for my neighbors to the south to take care of their hedges. What’s going to happen now is the natural order of nego-

August 12, 2011 | Page 11 tiation is going to be completely upset.” Trousdale Homeowners Association president Alan Berlin said the biggest complaint the association receives is views being blocked by trees. “We’ve tried to mitigate between neighbors many times,” Berlin said. “Sometimes (we have) success but (not with) most. Trousdale is a view area. It should be maintained that way. Negotiations between neighbors do not work and we need an ordinance that’s enforceable.” Councilmember John Mirisch expressed concerns about the new ordinance positively affecting non-Beverly Hills residents who live in the area. City Attorney Larry Wiener recommended to allow for a situation where the adjacent upslope and downslope neighbors can reach an agreement and that would override any complaints made by people not directly affected by a downslope neighbors hedges or trees. Senior Planner Michele McGrath said staff estimates the proposed ordinance would cost approximately $130,968 annually and the average cost to enforce a hedge height complaint in Trousdale would be approximately $2,032. The second part of the view restoration ordinance will be back before the planning commission Sept. 8.

ProjectDox Approved For City Planning Department Through an item on the consent calendar at the City Council meeting last Tuesday, the council approved an agreement with Alvolve Software Corporation to provide ProjectDox, an electronic plan check submittal and review system, including application software, implementation services, interfaces and related hardware and equipment. ProjectDox is a web-based application that allows residents and staff to access a centralized, online site through which plans are submitted, reviewed, checked and approved.

Applicants are automatically alerted by e-mail when their plans have been approved or noted for required corrections and re-submittal. Developers and contractors can track the processing of their plans during the review process via the internet. According to the staff report on the consent calendar, the total anticipated cost for the new plan check submittal and review system is $318,000.This includes $123,000 for the application software, $56,000 for the implementation services, $23,900 for application inter-

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phenomenal year. “They loved their school and their teachers,” Bilak said. “But in the process, I saw many things that I thought could be changed. Instead of sitting back and being a parent who talks about what could be done differently, I realized I

wanted to be a part of doing something differently,” New to the BHUSD, Bilak attended every El Rodeo PTA meeting and was appointed to the PTA board. She was also involved with the Beverly Hills Education Foundation. “I didn’t just observe it from the perspective of being a parent who talked about things with

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themselves into Cirque Du Soleil’s spectacular new Iris show at the Kodak Theatre. In addition to Rodeo Drive boutiques, Beverly Hills’ department stores Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue will also participate. As a part of Gucci’s 90th anniversary celebration this year, the store will feature the Limited Edition Fiat ‘500 by Gucci’. The cinquecento, designed by Gucci Creative Director Frida Gianinni and Fiat’s design team, will only be featured on Rodeo Drive and in NYC for FNO. Chanel will introduce three new nail shades, created exclusively for Fashion’s Night Out by Peter Philips of Chanel Makeup. At Fendi will be the ‘Atelier Fendi’ exhibition of images from the FW11 ad campaign, shot by Karl Lagerfeld. Lanvin is inviting attendees to a Roaring 20s cocktail party. while styling tips will be provided at St. John by stylist Amber Ventura. Westime will provide music by DJ Dom P. Other luxury retailers from Bally, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. et al will be open for shopping. Fashion’s Night Out Rodeo Drive 90210 is presented by the Rodeo Drive Committee in association with the City of Beverly Hills and the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau. For updates, visit w w w. r o d e o d r ive - b h . c o m and follow the fun on Facebook and Twitter (#FNO90210).

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CHLA Researchers Define Key Protein St. John’s Caritas Gala To Honor Actor Pierce Brosnan, Surgeon Donald Morton Components Involved In Lung Repair The trustees of St. John’s Health Center Foundation and the Irene Dunne Guild will host the 18th Caritas Gala, Saturday, Oct. 15 at The Beverly Wilshire. A c t o r Pierce Brosnan will receive the Caritas award. The two-time Golden Globe nominee is internationally known for his work both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes as a producer. “The extraordiPierce Brosnan nary passion Pierce Brosnan brings to his family, his profession and his community reflects the true spirit of Caritas. It is for this and his great friendship to St. John’s that he is being honored with the award,” said Donna Tuttle, foundation chair. Dr. Donald Morton is being recognized with the Spirit of St. John’s award for his life-saving contributions to cancer research at John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) at St. John’s. His pioneering innovations, such as the Sentinel Lymph Node Tech-

nique, have changed the way cancer is analyzed, detected and treated worldwide, and become the standard of care for melanoma and breast cancer. As JWCI’s chief of the Melanoma Program and direcDr. Donald Morton tor of the Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program, Dr. Morton started the institute 30 years ago and made it a world-renowned cancer center. So far, JWCI has trained more than 120 young surgeons now serving as leaders at major cancer centers across the nation, providing specialized care and leading research teams. Proceeds from the gala benefit the health center’s programs and services including the Child and Family Development Center, Women’s Health Services and the Irene Dunne Guild Gift Shop. For more information or to buy tickets, contact Rosa Hernandez, director of special events, 310-829-8441 or rosa.hernandez@stjohns.org.

A team at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has made crucial discoveries about the role of key proteins in wound healing in the tiny air sacs in the lungs known as “alveoli” that could lead to new therapies for children and adults. “Understanding the composition of the alveolar microenvironment at the protein level may allow us to design treatments to enhance repair of the alveolar surface,” said David Warburton, DSc, MD, director of Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine The study—“The Milieu of Damaged AEC2 Stimulates Alveolar Wound Repair By Endogenous and Exogenous Progenitors”— earned the investigators a featured story in the American Journal Of Respiratory Cell And Molecular Biology. The research team looked at a littlestudied component of the lungs—damaged alveolar epithelial cells type II (AEC2). These cells lie in the corners of the alveoli, which is comprised of millions of tiny air sacs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes pace. Cumulatively, the alveoli have a vast surface area, equivalent in size to a tennis court in an adult human. AEC2 cells are responsible for the synthesis and secretion of surfactant, a complex lipid (fat) and protein mixture that reduces surface tension in the lungs and helps make the alveoli more stable. This material protects the alveoli from

collapsing during exhalation. Premature babies often lack sufficient surfactant to breathe normally at birth. Working in the lab, The Saban Research Institute team examined the cytokine (protein) profile in an injured AEC2 environment, theorizing that these molecules might promote surface cellular repair. They discovered that two major cytokines secreted by damaged AEC —CINC-2 and ICAM— were “chemoattractive” to AECs, meaning that these cytokines could attract other AEC to the site of damage to assist in repair. These protein molecules then expedited wound healing—a novel finding that Dr. Warburton calls “potentially highly significant because it could lead to new therapies.” In a related finding, the investigators also determined that the damaged AEC2 environment was chemoattractive to uncommitted human amniotic fluid stem cells (hAFSCs). Migration of the hAFSCs to the AEC2s increased 20-fold over normal, and the stem cells not only attached themselves within an in vitro AEC2 wound, they accelerated its healing. “We are actively exploring the application of hAFSCs to enhance tissue repair in several organs, including the lung and the kidney,” explained Warburton. “The finding that they respond positively to specific components of the alveolar milieu is highly encouraging.”

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a difference. “I can bring a sense of unity to the board and get the focus back onto education and getting the best education for the kids,” Hall said. “I think I can do better; there’s a certain sense of civility and respect that needs to come back to the board.That’s the first thing that has to happen. Then people can think more clearly and make decisions that will be benefiting the students.” Hall is a UCLA graduate who has worked as a filmmaker with a background in art direction and design. He has produced five award winning educational films including the first Student Academy Award winning documentary Antimatter in 1973. He has also served as a design director for CBS entertainment and also worked as a senior art director for a company called Novocom where he produced identity campaigns for more

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Not only is she involved with ASB but Licht has also been on the Beverly High dance company since her freshman year. She also likes to read historical fiction in her free time and said her favorite subjects in school were history and English. Licht, who attended El Rodeo from K-8 and then Beverly High, said she is looking at attending colleges on the East Coast. Although unsure what she wants to study in college, Licht said the student board member position would be an opportunity for her to see if government is of any interest. “I hope to get a better understanding of how the school board func-

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Founded by Beverly Hills resident Jordan Elist, the purpose of Save a Bottle, Save a Life Corporation is to promote the idea of recycling, recycle bottles and cans, and buy food to donate to a food bank with the CRV money collected from recycling. The organization is able to do this with the support of the local community. The homes collect bottles and cans for the organization and these items are collected to be recycled. With the CRV money obtained from recycling the items, the organization buys food

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Max Perell began working at the hotel two months before it opened to help with deliveries, and took on the role of Rolls Royce driver when it opened – the position he still holds today. “My job is really exciting; I get to meet a lot of people and drive celebrities,” Perell said. “I drive them all over

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tamales, grilled salmon in a spicy black pepper sauce and pollo Negro, which has a sauce that starts of sweet and ends up spicy, she says. “The entire menu is fresh and light and nothing is overwhelming,” she says. “It’s part of our strategy to provide a neighborhood restaurant where mum

than 30 television networks. He said a seat on the school board would be a way to give back to the community. “It’s something I’ve been thinking about for quite a bit, but if I make a commitment to do this, I will do it right,” he said. “For me, if I get elected, I will dig into this and do what needs to be done to do it right.” His goals, if elected, would include creating safe and secure campus’ and focus on supporting the best kind of education for the children in the district. “Making sure we have the funds to finance a good education for the kids is important to me and I think I would work, keeping the class sizes small as small as possible is important and achieving that is really directly proportionate to the funding you have,” he said. Today at 5 p.m. is the deadline to file papers to enter the Nov. 8 Board of Education election. tions,” Licht said. “I’m looking at this as a learning experience. This will be a good way to learn whether this is something I really enjoy or not.” One of the major issues facing students this year, Licht said, is cafeteria food. “In ASB last year, we talked about it a lot, how no one eats there,” Licht said. “So (the board changed) all that this year.” Licht said she looks forward to the challenge of communicating with all of the schools. She said she has younger brothers with friends at all four schools, a brother who is starting middle school at Beverly Vista and still knows teachers at El Rodeo. The other schools, she said will be trickier. “But, I’ll figure something out,” Licht said. “I’m excited for the opportunity to do this for the next year.” and donates 100 percent of the profit to a regional food bank. In only two years, the organization has raised nearly $10,000 from recycling bottles and cans worth either 5 or 10 cents, resulting in a donation of nearly 13,500 pounds of food to the local food bank. The top 10 finalists will be determined by public vote and announced on Aug. 30. The winners will be recognized live on-stage at the Oscars-style Classy Awards ceremony in San Diego on Sept. 17. The winners will be recognized live on-stage at the Oscars-style CLASSY Awards ceremony in San Diego on Sept. 17. Beverly Hills, to the Oscars, to downtown. I love working with great people and contributing to the success of the hotel.” Dining room captain Michael O’Connell started as a server when the hotel first opened. “The employees seem to blend together so well,” O’Connell said. “There are never any riffs; people get along like one big happy family. It sounds corny, but true!” and pop can dine a few nights a week, or come drink some wine or have some desert.” Cocina Primavera, 9111 W. Olympic Blvd., is open Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday from 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. For more information, call 310550-7834 or visit www.primaveraLA.com.

CHILI COOK OFF—(Pictured from left): Aarti Sequeira, host of Aarti Party; Chicks with Knives Chefs Suzanne Griswold, Rach-el Narins; ﬁrst place winner, Brian Watson and daughter Chloe Mercado; Recreation & Parks Commissioner Robert S. Anderson; Kate Mantilini’s Director of Catering Michael Hollingsworth; Mayor Barry Brucker at the Chili Cook off last Sunday.

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center was already approved for this kind of use and no variance of any kind was needed. They filed for their permits, paid all fees, complied with all conditions – and waited, and waited, and waited. Weeks went by with no response from the city’s staff. Finally, they received a reply from city Director of Development Susan Healy Keene. The response? “You need more studies.” Apparently, even a tiny (1,400-square foot) facility needs traffic studies according to city staff. Karate Kids never knew about this,

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vendors that listing them all would fill the column. New to GBK Gifting Lounges were musical and dance performances... Pop singer Jared Lee serenaded with his voice and piano skills. Quincy G, soul singer, Mike Burke, YouTube sensation, Joseph Vincent and Pullman Standard a cabaret and indie rock band performed throughout the event at the SLS Hotel. DJ eTunes got everyone on their feet as he spun on the turntables, rocking the crowd. GBK Productions is a luxury lifestyle gifting events company and recipient of multiple BizBash's award for “best gift bag” formed in 2000 by Gavin B. Keilly. He donated proceeds to the St. Bernard Project. MylifeMyPower Inc., SoHo Project and Educating Young Minds. It was a delightful time. ****** ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists), L.A. Founder Chapter, held its annual dinner-dance “A Tropical Evening” at the Four Seasons. After a reception and silent auction, guests were welcomed by ARCS president Mary Hiestand and event chair Carol Towne. Amb. Glen Holden later presented an award to Charles (Chuck) H. Taylor of Tayco Engineering as ARCS 2011 “Man of Science.” ****** My husband and I, accompanied by our pals–international money manager Rick Scott and his wife Phyllis–dined at the new hot spot Fig & Olive at the corner of La Cienega and Melrose Place...and we loved it! It is modern, glamorous, upbeat and exciting. The food is great...something for everyone. Perfect for a romantic dinner for two or for a party... Lots of very Hollywood... pretty people.

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BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE RECALL PETITION TO THE HONORABLE BARRY BRUCKER: Pursuant to Section 11020, California Elections Code, the undersigned registered of qualified voters of Beverly Hills, in the State of California, hereby give notice that we are proponents of a recall petition and that we intend to seek your recall and removal from office of MAYOR, in Beverly Hills, California, and to demand election of a successor in that office. The grounds for recall are as follows: No later than April 21, 2011, GREGORY MCKENNA filed a complaint with MAYOR BARRY BRUCKER for the Beverly Hills Police Department's intentional neglect of an organized crime domestic terrorism conspiracy. Despite knowledge of the Italian Mafia's illicit bugging of property that was intended to inflict stalking, extortion and torture on MCKENNA and terrorize bystander citizens, the BHPD maliciously neglected incriminating evidence and wrongfully refused to end the crimes. The evidence included witness testimonies, private investigator reports, positive bug sweeps and recordings of Mafia terrorist threats that proved the crimes. Effectively, the BHPD intentionally furthered the crimes and ceded power to enemies of the United States. On June 3, 2011, BRUCKER acted in concert with the BHPD and Mafia by refusing to initiate firing City Manager Jeffrey Kolin and BHPD officers who intentionally neglected the crimes. In effect , BRUCKER intentionally allowed the bugging of property and crimes to continue. In dereliction to his duty to protect the general welfare and report the crimes to a judge, BRUCKER treasonously adhered to enemies of the United States to further the crimes and render citizens helpless without law enforcement protection. WHEREFORE, the proponents file this notice to recall MAYOR BRUCKER for dereliction of duty, ill will and criminal conduct. —————————— Trustee Sale No. 250128CA Loan No. 0026819235 Title Order No. 809001 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/9/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 8/19/2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee

PUBLIC NOTICES under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12/04/2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20072652220, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: DAVID IAN NAIL, SINGLE AND SUSAN NAIL, SINGLESON AND MOTHER, as Trustor, CHASE BANK USA, N.A., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $731,563.46 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 8839 CYNTHIA ST UNIT #7 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN Number: 4339-013-024 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 7/22/2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEARRENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California

Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P856568 7/29, 8/5, 08/12/2011 ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011069997 The following is/are doing business as: SO COOL KIDS 9165 Sunset Blvd. #201, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Lauren Beck 245 S. Spalding Dr. #304, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Lauren Beck; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 25, 2011; Published: August 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011072069 The following is/are doing business as: ABC’S APARTMENTS 3009 Castle Heights Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Abraham Shafran 3009 Castle Heights Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein December 29, 1999: Abraham Shafran; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 29, 2011; Published: August 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011074545 The following is/are doing business as: EILAT’S MANOR 1621 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Eilat Day Care Inc. 1621 S. Sherbourne Dr., 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: Eilat Nahum, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 02, 2011; Published: August 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011075364 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MAYFIELD APARTMENTS 2) POINSETTIA PROPERTIES LLC 710 Devon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Poinsettia Properties LLC 710 Devon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1991: Stanley Karz, Managing Partner; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 03, 2011; Published: August 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011075376 The following is/are doing business as: SANTA MONICA BLVD PROPERTY 710 Devon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; Karz Family Trust 2/90 710 Devon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: A TRUST, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Stanley Karz, Trustee; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 03, 2011; Published: August 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011077130 The following is/are doing business as: LAVANDERIA LAUNDROMAT 118 S. Beverly Dr. #215, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 4M Red Maple, LLC 118 S. Beverly Dr. #215, 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 August 15, 2011: Michael Wiener, Manager; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 05, 2011; Published: August 12, 19, 26, September 02, 2011 LACC N/C

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Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

THE WHO, WHAT AND WHY OF UPS AND DOWNS

POLICE BLOTTER BURGLARY Occurred between 6:55 and 7:30 p.m. on 8/1 in 9600 block of Sunset Blvd. Suspect: Female Black, 35, 5'08'', 180, black hair–entered hotel, went to guestroom floors and attempted to enter seven rooms using a pry tool. Occurred between 6 p.m. on 7/29 and 8:20 a.m. on 8/1 in 900 block of N. Foothill Rd. Unknown suspect entered bathroom, opened unlocked drawers and stole victim’s earrings. Loss $14,000 Occurred about 2:20 p.m. on 8/2 in 8300 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect entered unlocked office and stole property. Loss $2,554 Occurred between 5/13 and 5/25 in 200 block of S. Bedford Dr. Unknown suspect opened cabinet and stole jewelry. Loss $32,500 Occurred at 8:22 p.m. on 8/7 in 400 block of N. Canon Dr. Unknown suspect entered gated employee storage area and stole items from lockers. Loss $1,390 GRAND THEFT Occurred about noon on 8/3 in 300 block of N. Doheny Dr. Suspect #1: Female White, 25, 5'06'', brown hair and green eyes. Suspect #2: Male–entered location and stole property as victim was distracted by other suspect. Loss $1,157 Occurred around 11 a.m. on 8/2 in 100 block of N. La Cienega Blvd. Suspect: Male Black, 20, 5'10'', 180 black hair and brown eyes–entered rear kitchen area, asked for help, stole and concealed purse. Loss $530 Occurred between 4 and 5 p.m. on 8/3 in 800 block of Cinthia St. Suspect: Female White, 20, 5'06'', 120, blonde/strawberry hair–distracted victim while another suspect entered residence and stole property. Loss $32,500 Occurred about 5 p.m. on 8/6 in 300 block of S. La Peer Dr. Suspect #1: Male White, 40, 5'10'', 200. Suspect #2: Female White, 30, 5'03'', 130, brown hair–used a ruse to distract victim in backyard while the other entered residence and stole property. Loss $2,850 Occurred about 5:52 p.m. on 8/1 in 400 block of N. Rodeo Dr. Suspect: Female Black, 40, 5'09'', 250, brown hair–entered location, stole property from display shelf and concealed it inside purse. Loss $1,615 ASSAULT Occurred about 10 a.m. on 8/7 in 1100 block of Coldwater Canyon Dr. Suspect: Male White, 55, 6'00'', 200, brown hair and green eyes–chased victim to his car during argument and proceeded to attack the latter’s vehicle with chair and ceramic pot. IDENTITY THEFT Occurred between 6/24 and 6/25 in 300 block of S. Palm Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’s information to open credit account to purchase merchandise online. Occurred between 2/1/10 and 10/31/10 in 9600 block of W. Olympic Blvd. Unknown

suspects used victim’s personal identifying information to open cell phone account. Occurred between 7/12 and 7/26 in 400 block of N. Doheny Dr. Unknown suspect obtained victim’s personal identifying information and made several purchases. Occurred between midnight on 6/1 and 1 p.m. on 7/28 in 8800 block of W. Olympic Blvd. Unknown suspect called victim, demanding money for services. Occurred between 4:14 p.m. on 7/27 and noon on 7/28 in 9200 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect found victim’s wallet and made fraudulent charges. Occurred between 7/16 and 7/19 in 9700 block of W. Olympic Blvd. Unknown suspect used victim’s debit card and made fraudulent charges at several businesses. Occurred between 7/1 and 7/29 in 100 block of N. Wetherly Dr. Unknown suspect made fraudulent charges on victim’s credit card. Occurred between 7/20 and 7/21 in 200 block of N. Crescent Dr. Unknown suspect made several fraudulent charges too victim’s bank account. Occurred on 8/2 in 300 block of N. Swall Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’s personal information to obtain employment. Occurred between 6/27 and 7/8 in 600 block of N. Bedford Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’s Social Security number and address to open credit card account. Occurred between 7/2 and 8/4 in 600 block of N. Alpine Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’s name and Social Security information to open several store accounts. Occurred between 4/11 and 8/1 in 9600 block of W. Olympic Blvd. Suspect: Male Asian–used victim’s personal information to open cable account and charged fees to victim’s credit card. Occurred between 7 p.m. on 8/1 and 2 p.m. on 8/2 in 9400 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect pried faceplate of ATM card reader to possibly attach card reader/skimmer. Occurred about 5 p.m. on 8/3 in 9300 block of Wilshire Blvd. Suspect #1: Male White, 41, 6'00'', 190, brown hair and hazel eyes. Suspect #2: Male White, 41, 6'00'', 190, brown hair and hazel eyes–attempted to open two bank accounts using victim’s identifying information, counterfeit CDL and debit card. Occurred between 8 a.m. and midnight on 1/12/07 in 9500 block of N. Santa Monica Blvd. Suspect: Male White, 30, 6'01'', 145, blonde/strawberry hair and blue eyes–used company credit card to purchase a computer for himself. Loss $1,473 Occurred between 7/26 and 8/2 in 9900 block of S. Santa Monica Blvd. Suspect: Female Hispanic, 26, 5'08'', 125, brown hair and eyes–received treatment at facility and paid for it with unauthorized credit card..

Page 18 | August 12, 2011 Trustee Sale No. 442293CA Loan No. 3051257123 Title Order No. 411128 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09-02-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07-08-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 05 1605692, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: JAMSHID ELIASZADEH AND DIANA ELIASZADEH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $984,481.84 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 142 NORTH LE DOUX ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 APN Number: 4334-018-043 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery;

by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 08-05-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASIMIR NUNEZ, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com P862544 8/12, 8/19, 08/26/2011 —————————— Title No. 4370954 ALS No. 2010-4343 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED 12/1/2009. 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On 9/15/2011, at 10:30AM, ASSOCIATION LIEN SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on 12/7/2009, as instrument number 20091847207, of the official records of Los Angeles County, California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1131 Alta Loma Rd. No 320, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Assessor's Parcel No. 5559-001-102 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: Wayne S. Williams, A single man The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, 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 a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and Trust created by said lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice Of Sale is $19,341.72. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 8/4/2011 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: Elsie Canul, Trustee Officer P866232 8/12, 8/19, 08/26/2011 ——————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0007539 Title Order No. 10-8037935 Investor/Insurer No. 1706818830 APN No. 4342-036-041 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/08/2008. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by HOSSEIN BADII AND LIDA BADII AS TRUSTEES OF THE HOSSEIN AND LIDA BADII 2004 TRUST DATED JULY 9, 2004, dated 04/08/2008 and recorded 05/12/08, as Instrument No. 20080838066, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 09/07/2011 at 9:00AM, Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel 711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 California Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 439 NORTH DOHENY DRIVE 102, BEVERLY HILLS, CA, 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $475,662.91. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or nation-

al bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 04/29/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# F N M A 4 0 6 6 9 3 4 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011, 08/26/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 740964CA Loan No. 3013194042 Title Order No. 100188205-CAMAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-22-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 0902-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-31-2007, Book , Page , Instrument 20070206808, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: RICHARD ACUNTO AND AMY ACUNTO HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the

Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $6,934,464.27 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 912 N REXFORD DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4350-009-013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 08-10-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEARRENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA24379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com P863190 8/12, 8/19, 08/26/2011

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT CASE NO: CU-10-020 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: SUNLAND INDUSTRIES, LLC a California limited liability company, FREDERICK P. WEINER and DOES 2 through 25 YOU ARE SUMMONED BY PLANTIFF: EAGLE PEAK ROCK & PAVING, INC YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the Plantiff or his attorneys, Law Offices of Michael W. Jansen 1301 College Street, Woodland, CA 95695 with in thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgement by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint The name of the court is: Superior Court Of The State Of California In And For The County of Modoc The name, address, and telephone number of plantiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Law Offices of Michael W. Jansen 1301 College Street, Woodland, CA 95695 Phone: 530/668-7600 Fax: 530/668-7640 Beverly Hills Courier • Published August 12, 29, 26, September 2, 2011 2011061017 The following is/are doing business as: SUNSET BUSINESS INSURANCE SOLUTIONS 9000 Sunset Blvd. #900, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Sunset Insurance Services 9000 Sunset Blvd. #900, Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 15, 2011: Faith Branvold, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 11, 2011; Published: July 22, 29, August 05, 12, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011061021 The following is/are doing business as: PASADENA YOUTH BUILD AND RECREATION CENTER 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1213, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Piercy Charitable Foundation 8306 Wilshire Blvd. #1213, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 01, 2011: S.P. Turner, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 11, 2011; Published: July 22, 29, August 05, 12, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011061022 The following is/are doing business as: BEN MACHINE LLC 268 S. Oakhurst Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Ben Machine LLC 268 S. Oakhurst Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Edward Kosmal, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 11, 2011; Published: July 22, 29, August 05, 12, 2011 LACC N/C

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ness under the name(s) listed herein: Shannon M. Costley, Sole Member; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 21, 2011; Published: July 29, August 05, 12, 19, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011071549 The following is/are doing business as: 4M VENDING 118 S. Beverly Dr. #215, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Mathieu A. Wiener 1050 Carolyn Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 27, 2011: Mathieu Wiener; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 27, 2011; Published: July 29, August 05, 12, 19, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011069995 The following is/are doing business as: 1) STUDIO LINE ENTERTAINMENT 2) STUDIOLINE 9100 Wilshire Blvd. #225-E, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; StudioLine Entertainment, Inc. 9100 Wilshire Blvd. #225-E, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2011: David Albert Pierce, Esq., Corporate Counsel; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 25, 2011; Published: August 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 LACC N/C

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 20101589534 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: B.T.N.S. 1135 N. Mansfield Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): November 04, 2010 in the county of Los Angeles; JJA Consulting Inc. 1135 N. Mansfield Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Laetitia Allouche, CEO; Statement #2011069960 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 25, 2011; Published: August 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 LACC N/C

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011061026 The following is/are doing business as: GENERATION KLEAN 1717 Chevy Chase Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Generation Klean, Inc. 1717 Chevy Chase Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 30, 2011: Jonathan D. Larson, CEO; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 11, 2011; Published: July 22, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 29, August 05, 12, 2011 LACC N/C 2011069969 The following is/are doing 2011066644 The following is/are doing busibusiness as: LITTLE STUDIO FILMS 9903 ness as: PASSIONCELLO 269 S. Beverly Dr. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Santa Monica Blvd. #139, Beverly Hills, CA #540, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; David Lyle 2011061029 The following is/are doing busi- 90212; Tornado Pictures LLC 9903 Santa 260 S. Beverly Dr. #540, Beverly Hills, CA ness as: OWN THE DODGERS 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #139, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 90212; The business is conducted by: AN Monica Blvd. #299, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to Stanley Stalford, Jr. 9663 Santa Monica LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has transact business under the name(s) listed Blvd. #299, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The begun to transact business under the herein July 15, 2011: David Lyle; business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, name(s) listed herein March 2005: Statement is filed with the County of Los registrant(s) has begun to transact busi- Alexandra Yacovlef, President; Angeles: July 18, 2011; Published: July 22, ness under the name(s) listed herein June Statement is filed with the County of Los 29, August 05, 12, 2011 LACC N/C 30, 2011: Stanley Stalford, Jr.; Statement Angeles: July 25, 2011; Published: August is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 LACC N/C FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 11, 2011; Published: July 22, 29, August 2011061011 The following is/are doing busi- 05, 12, 2011 LACC N/C FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ness as: LUXURY ADVERTISING MEDIA 2011069977 The following is/are doing 2160 Century Park East #1703, Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT business as: 1) LINDA J. LAWSON CA 90067; Roberta Kucker 2160 Century 2011061032 The following is/are doing busi- DESIGN 2) LJL Design 1420-1/2 S. Beverly Park East #1703, Los Angeles, CA 90067; ness as: SILVER LUXURY RESIDENTIAL Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Linda J. The business is conducted by: AN INDIVID- SERVICES 3115 W. Olive Ave. #6, Burbank, Lawson 1420-1/2 S. Beverly Dr., Los UAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact CA 91595; Chicago Associates US, Inc. 865 Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conbusiness under the name(s) listed herein Comstock Ave. #16-D, Los Angeles, CA ducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) June 14, 2011: Roberta Kucker; Statement 90024; The business is conducted by: A has begun to transact business under the is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to name(s) listed herein 2000: Linda J. 11, 2011; Published: July 22, 29, August transact business under the name(s) list- Lawson; Statement is filed with the County 05, 12, 2011 LACC N/C ed herein July 01, 2011: Bette O’Banion of Los Angeles: July 25, 2011; Published: Kahn, President; Statement is filed with the August 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 LACC N/C FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT County of Los Angeles: July 11, 2011; 2011061014 The following is/are doing busi- Published: July 22, 29, August 05, 12, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ness as: AMOUR BY LOVE 930 N. Doheny 2011 LACC N/C 2011069980 The following is/are doing Dr. #412, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Maurice business as: TRUST DEED GALLERY 433 Amar 930 N. Doheny Dr. #412, Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT N. Camden Dr. #600, Beverly Hills, CA CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN 2011068929 The following is/are doing busi- 90210; TD Gallery, Inc. 433 N. Camden Dr. INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun ness as: INTESA MEDIATION GROUP, LLC #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business to transact business under the name(s) 10100 Santa Monica Blvd. #300, Los is conducted by: A CORPORATION, regislisted herein: Maurice Amar; Statement is Angeles, CA 90067; Intesa Mediation trant(s) has NOT begun to transact busifiled with the County of Los Angeles: July 11, Group, LLC 147 S. Crescent Dr. #C, Beverly ness under the name(s) listed herein: 2011; Published: July 22, 29, August 05, Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted George Ivakhnik, CEO; Statement is filed 12, 2011 LACC N/C by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, regis- with the County of Los Angeles: July 25, trant(s) has NOT begun to transact busi- 2011; Published: August 05, 12, 19, 26, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011 LACC N/C

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 275 So. Beverly Drive Associates ("Landlord") hereby gives notice that it will be conducting a public sale of the personal property listed below (the "Personalty") at 281 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California (the "Premises") on August 17, 2011 beginning at 10:00am. All restaurant equipment including refrigeration unit, ovens, stoves, grills, countertops, storage cabinets, tables and chairs which was abandoned at the Premises and has been there since May 1, 2011. The Landlord may bid on the Personalty. The Personalty may be inspected at the Premises on August 8, 2011 at 10:00am. If you wish to make other arrangements for inspection, please contact Charles Eberly at (323) 937-6468 extension 203 on or before August 15, 2011. Beverly Hills Courier - Published 08/05/11, 08/12/11

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10CA00184-1 Order No. 100303486 APN: 4340-024103 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/08/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 25, 2011 at 01:00 PM, RSM&A Foreclosure Services, as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded June 19, 2007 as Document Number: 20071470264 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Almanique Jacquet, an unmarried woman, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc., as nominee for Residential Mortgage Capital, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) at the following location: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd. Pomona, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Legal description as more fully described in said deed of trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 930 NORTH DOHENY DRIVE, 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, to-wit: $567,205.82 (Estimated*) *Accrued interest and addi-

tional 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 Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 08/05/2011 RSM&A Foreclosures Services 15165 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 330 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 805-804-5616 For specific information on sales including bid amounts call (714) 277-4845. Kimberly A. Karas, Authorized Agent of RSM&A Foreclosures Services FEI# 1045.01383 08/05/2011, 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011 ————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-438696VF Order #: 110189574-CAGTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/7/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CHRISTIAN E. JEAN, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 6/14/2007 as Instrument No. 20071436792 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGE-

LES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/16/2011 at 10:30:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $450,582.82 The purported property address is: 8960 CYNTHIA STREET #202 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Assessor’s Parcel No. 4340-021-050 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0009196 8/26/2011 9/2/2011 9/9/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 729261CA Loan No. 3013814052 Title Order No. 080165987-CA-MAI YOU

ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-08-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 0826-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 0626-2007, Book , Page , Instrument 20071527181, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: GLENN NEIL LEDESMA, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 3 OF TRACT NO. 4769 IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 52 PAGE(S) 23 TO 25, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF LOT ''R'' IN BLOCK 3 OF SAID TRACT 4769, LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, AND NORTHERLY OF THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,078,083.83 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 809-811 NORTH WEST KNOLL DRIVE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN Number: 4337-005-084 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil

Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 08-052011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee ISAAC PACHECO, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4052183 08/05/2011, 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011 Order No: 1069324 TS No: G10-12013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 3/1/2011, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as “Lien”), recorded on 3/4/2011 as instrument number 11-336701 in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 4/13/2011 as instrument number 11 0533624 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1367.1 and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 4/1/1991 as instrument number 91-456497. WILL SELL on 8/19/2011, 10:30 A.M. at the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA a public auction to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the above referenced Lien. The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): Angelica Erlikh, Alexandra Erlikn, Leonid Erlikn. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property is purported to be: 960 N. Doheny Dr., #404 West Hollywood CA 90069, APN 4340-025-061. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and

August 12, 2011 | Page 19 advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale is: $25,854.19. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on 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 this state. 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 the endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien, advances thereunder, with interest as provided in Declaration plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN “AS-IS” CONDITION. Witkin & Neal, Inc. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party’s rights against the real property only. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 1367.4(c)4: “a non judicial foreclosure sale by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale.” Dated: 7/25/2011 Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee a 5805 SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 670 VAN NUYS, CA 91411 (818) 845-8808 By: Susan Paquette Trustee Sales Officer THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For sales information, call 714-573-1965 or go to www.priorityposting.com P862230, 7/29, 8/5, 08/12/2011 —————————— Title Order No. 7742-362065 Trustee Sale No. 2011-1151 Refrence No. 606-1 APN No. 4328-007-099 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 11/17/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 8/19/2011 at 10:30 AM S.B.S. LIEN SERVICES As

the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 11/19/2010 as Document No. 20101675066 Book Page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, the purported owner(s) of said property is (are): HARROW, HANNAH TR: IRVING AND HANNAH TRUST WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at the 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 of federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.): At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA All right, title and interest under Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 211 S SPALDING DRIVE #N606 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, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $23,368.33 accured interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, TWO ELEVEN SPALDING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 1367.4(C) (4). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FOR SALE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (714) 573-1965 or LOG ONTO www.priorityposting.com. Date: 7/11/2011 S.B.S. Lien Services 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106 Westlake Village, California 91362 By: Luis Alvarado, Trustee Sales Officer WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P860540 7/29, 8/5, 08/12/2011 ——————————

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Across 1 When repeated, advantageous to both sides 4 71 answers in this puzzle 9 Get used to it 14 Several CBS dramas 18 “___ Story: A Journey of Hope” (Jenna Bush best seller) 20 Expect 21 French toast piece? 22 It might be pulled 23 Pompeii, e.g. 24 Bride inw “The Gondoliers” 25 “What the Butler Saw” playwright, 1969 26 Noted diamond family name 2 7 S e e c i rc l e d letters in 76/109-Down 30 Restless walker 3 2 Ti t l e c h a r a c t e r i n a 2009 Sandra Bullock crossword film 3 3 “ We l l , I ’ l l b e ! ” 3 4 “ To l d y a s o ! ” looks 36 “Fear is pain rising from the anticipation of ___”: Aristotle 3 9 Wa m p u m , e . g . 41 Endangered For any three answers, call from a touch-tone ANSWERS FOUND phone: 1-900-285-5656, $1.49 each minute; or, IN NEXT with a credit PAPER… card, 1-800WEEK’S 814-5554.

4 4 … i n 11 9 - / 1 2 0 A c ro s s 48 Sweetheart 50 Sweetheart 51 Part of a pack? 52 Panamanians and Peruvians 53 1960 Olympics host 54 Duel tool 55 Radii, e.g. 57 Cut 58 Some drink garnishes 59 Place for some animal baiting 60 Sharpness 62 Bit of physics 6 3 H o s t e s s ’s _ _ _ Balls 6 4 . . . i n 11 6 - / 11 7 A c ro s s 67 Summer letters 7 0 E n t e r, f o r o n e 72 Give a hard time 7 3 C h e c k , a s o n e ’s numbers 76 Huntee in a game 79 Mounted 80 Authorizes 81 “Of thee” follower 82 Michael Jordan, e.g. 83 Conservative side 8 5 C o m p a r i s o n ’s middle 8 6 T. S . o f l i t e r a t u r e 87 Neither more nor less, in France 88 ... in 39-/60Down 90 Item in a restaurant basket 9 2 Vi r u s n a m e d f o r a river 94 French CD holder

95 Enemy of a Medici 97Composition of many a cask 9 8 Te c h i e ’s h a n g o u t 102 It may have sand in it 103 ... in 17-/43Down 1 0 9 U s e r- e d i t e d We b site 11 0 Wo r d s o n a sandwich board 11 2 E m e r s o n ’s “ _ _ _ Beauty” 11 3 “ T h e Neverending Story” writer 11 4 U p p e r c l a s s ? 11 5 F i r s t w o m a n t o teach at the Sorbonne 11 6 “ T h i n k ” o r “Think d i ff e r e n t ” 11 7 T h e y ’ r e stranded, briefly 11 8 Ti m e s p a s t 11 9 B e s t _ _ _ 1 2 0 R e a r ’s r e a r ? 121 Radiator sound Down 1 Hospital wings 2 Language akin to Kalaallisut 3 Like Gomer Pyle 4 See 5 Had a balance 6 D r y ’s p a r t n e r 7 Not yet final, at law 8 Leaves a crooked trail 9 Owned up to 10 ___ Marquez, Nickelodeon cartoon girl

11 _ _ _ - a t - l a w : A b b r. 12 Master 13 Game with a setter 1 4 . . . i n 1 - / 4 - A c ro s s 1 5 P i t c h e r ’s p l a c e 16 “___ out?” (poker query) 17 Merchandise ID 19 Cowardly sound 28 Unfold 29 Miami squad 31 Dada figure 3 5 Ti g h t f i s t e d s o r t 37 Silliness 38 Missing, as the start of a party 3 9 T h e U . N . ’s _ _ _ Ki-moon 40 Definitely not Felix Unger types 42 “___ Pastore” (Mozart opera) 43 Honorary law degs. 44 Inches for pinches 45 Buenos ___ 46 Lake ___, Switzerland/Fran ce separator 47 Some tails, for short 49 Add to, perhaps 53 Uncle ___ 54 Brief word of caution 56 ... in 12-/35Down 5 7 P u l i t z e r- w i n n i n g Sheehan 60 France from France 6 1 “ D o Yo u H e a r What I Hear?,” e.g.

62 “In case you d i d n ’t h e a r m e ...” 6 5 1 9 7 0 s T V s p i n o ff 6 6 Wr a p f o r a q u e e n 6 8 B i g b a rg a i n 69 Ankle supports 71 Piece of work? 74 Even chances 75 A perfect score on it is 180: A b b r. 76 Daily weather datum

77 Aoki of the Wo r l d G o l f H a l l of Fame 7 8 O ff - r o a d specialist 79 2003 A ff l e c k / L o p e z flick 80 Century 21 competitor 83 “I’m listening” 84 ___ leash 8 7 “ Vi e w o f To l e d o ” artist

8 8 U . K . c a r r i e r, once 8 9 Wo r d w i t h c h e r r y or cotton 91 Rush igniter 9 3 O ff s h o r e accommodations 96 Actors’ grp. 99 Sally ___ (teacakes) 100 Show-biz father and son 101 Graceful word?

102 Program coordinator? 1 0 4 Vi t u p e r a t e 105 Japanese noodle 106 Part of AARP: A b b r. 1 0 7 S m a l l : S u ff i x 108 Outlet 109 Mode 111 S t r a u s s ’s “Ariadne ___ Naxos”

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BEVERLY HILLS

ANNOUNCEMENT

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• Technique • Theory • Repertoire • Composition C LASSICAL , J AZZ , B LUES , R OCK .

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Av a i l a b l e f o r Nightshifts & some days, for a Female. I am a Mature Medical Assistant/ Nursing Student. CPR.

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WE UNDERSTAND...

Good Company. Great People. We provide in-home care and companionship to help you remain independent and happy at home. If you need help and would like a free in-home assessment please call us at:

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HONEST & RESPONSIBLE. Maria: 818/588-2329 Excellent References

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We provide experienced Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s for seniors needing ————— companions to drive them to FREELANCE doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc... ACCOUNTANT Flexible service and We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is flexible pricing. thoroughly screened and Hire hourly or per project. we care. Live In/Out.

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

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If you hire her, you will be very fortunate. Contact Diana:

• 818/602-6267 • I WILL SPEAK WITH YOU & PROVIDE REFERENCES AFTER YOU CONTACT HER.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OFFICE & STORES FOR LEASE

CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES

RENTAL SHARE

FILIPINO / AMERICAN

$650 PER WEEK 4 Nights 5 Days Live-In Housekeeper

PERSONAL HEALTH CARE 310-289-9205 We provide affordable and quality care. We also accept Long Term Care Insurance Services we provide are: • • • • • •

Certified Nursing Assistants Caregivers Drivers (Part Time) Cooks Companions Live-in or Live-out

Cooking, cleaning and must speak English with local references. Contact April at 310/713-3714 or 818/605-8838

98 BEAUTY SALON

Licensed, Insured and Bonded

6210 WILSHIRE BL. @ FAIRFAX AVE. MOVE-IN SPECIAL OFFICES FOR LEASE ************* 560 sq. ft. ************* Great location w/ views and parking available Call: 310/395-7272 or email:

ROOM FOR RENT gary@westhillmgmt.com For Beverly Hills Salon & Spa Suitable for Esthetician Spacious Room in great location. “You worked hard taking care of others. Now, let us Call 310/282-5440 take care of you in your home. You deserve the best !” • Caregivers • Medication • CNA • HHA Reminders • Companions • Grocery Shopping • Sitters • Meal Preparation • Doctors Appts • Wake-Up Calls • Light Housekeeping •

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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OFFICE & STORES FOR LEASE

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Newly Renovated

~ Prime Area ~ 310/489-6123 310/553-2552 x-106

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A STEAL ON Seeking Roommate WILHIRE CORRIDOR LongTerm. Beverly Drive Working person. WITH VIEW PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL 2 BD. + 2.5 + DEN Your Own Bedroom in Huge Spacious (Could be 3rd Bdrm) 2 Bdrm. Apt. SYCHOTHERAPY ******* Gated Garage. Prestigious High Rise $650 + Security AND EDICAL Building with full 310/274-5221 FFICE PACE amenities including washer/dryer in unit. 405 with many amenities For more information WANTED 3 1 0 / 2 7 6 - 7 6 0 0 x . 2 0 3 Contact Pari (Agt) TO RENT 310/273-8393

all listings are on Excellent Location ————— 500 SQ. FT. centurycityliving.com BEVERLY HILLS This Weeks Listings $720/MO. BEAUTY SALON Parking Available CENTURY PARK EAST * * * * * * * 2-Stations For Rent

Contact Kosha 310/691-5520

Apprx. 1,100sf.

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$449,000 2 Bedroom 2 Baths Light & Bright Corner, 2 Large Balconies Wood Floors. Quiet Location

$427,000 2 Bdrm Suites 2 Baths, Large Balcony, Quiet Location, Tree Top Views. Trustee Sale. Needs Decorating

PARK PLACE PATIO CONDO

FAST TRUSTEE SALE $735,000 2 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Powder Room Rare Huge Private Patio, Large Rooms, Walk-In Closet, Eat-in Kitchen Quiet Inside Location Priced for Fast Sale

PREMIER COLLECTION $1,100,000 Corner Penthouse. Lowest high rise penthouse in West LA 2 Bed, 2 Baths Unobstructed 270 degree views Sky Lounge with 2 Balconies Walk-in Closet, Stone Island Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances

$1,895,000 Corner High Floor, Extra Large Condo, Totally Renovated 2 Bed, 2 Baths Travertine Floors, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Counters Unobstructed 270 degree views Huge Spa Tub, 2 Large Balconies

RETAIL FRONTAGE & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES * ** NO NNN All Utilities Included. Heated Pools, Sundeck, Must Lease Now! Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444

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• Creative Space • Mid-Century Bldg. Exposed brick/ 2 conference rooms/ LACMA view. Spacious work stations.

323/954-1318 • WILSHIRE/FAIRFAX •

Beverly Hills Adj.

BEVERLY HILLS

Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Gardens & Lawns, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

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CENTURY CITY Executive Seeking 3 + 21/2 • $1,350,000 Or Lease • $5,900 CENTURY TOWERS

to (Sub)Lease

Dazzling Kitchen+Baths 2 + 2 • $599,000

Upper flr., secure prkg., good closetspace. Prefer gas utilities.

Spacious, Quiet 2+2 Condo 7th flr. Corner w/ Awesome i n Beverly Hills, N/E Unobstructed Views Century City or Wilshire Corridor. Exquisite Remodel CENTURY PARK EAST 310/349-7070 14th flr. w/ Jetliner Views of BH, Downtown + Mountains Too! GORGEOUS RENOVATION YOGA TEACHER is

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• DIANA COOK •

COLDWELL BANKER • BH

310/203-8333

300 HOUSES FOR SALE

$549,000 Vacation Close to Home, Whenever You Want To!

LOOKING For GUESTHOUSE For Reduced Rent in Exchange For Services : Exercising, shopping, errands, etc. Perdita: 310/570-3395 EMPLOYED BY CITY OF BH. EXCELLENT REFERENCES.

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New Gorgeous Custom Home with Lake Rights,

GARAGE/ STORAGE

2,200 SF plus garage. Gated community, level lot, walk to country club & golf course. Concrete composite “Lapboard” is fire resistant (Class 1(a) Fire Rating), damage resistant, Impervious to wood- boring insects, will not rot. One of Kind Full Wall Gemstone Fireplace, must see to believe! Huge amethyst, citrine, crystal clusters, over 100 large crystals! Tankless water heater. Easy access to all mountain fun. Call Lake Arrowhead Realtor (DRE#01116891): Maria Hardin: 909/273-0455 & 909/336-2131 Or Owner: Ann 310/614-3794

BRENTWOOD 922 S. Barrington Av.

2-Car Garage For Rent. Private. For vehicles only. Remote controlled.

310/312-9871 1 BLK TO SAN VICENTE SHOPS & DINING.

————— SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e for Rent. Close to Beach . 310/393-3547

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UNFURNISHED

APARTMENTS

GORGEOUS BEVERLY HILLS

858 BEDFORD ST.

BRENTWOOD

3 Bd. + 2 Ba. LOWER DUPLEX

4 BDRM PRIVATE ESTATE

OPEN SAT & SUN 11AM-3PM

310/775-5226 Fabulous Penthouse Over 2000 Sq. Ft.

3 BDRM, 3.5 BATH HUGE PARKLIKE GROUNDS BOTH FRONT AND BACK. ELEGANT AND IMPRESSIVE HOME WITH GOURMET GRANITE KITCHEN, FAMILY ROOM FORMAL DINE, POOL, SPA AND FULL GUESTHOUSE WITH LIVINGROOM, BEDROOM AND BATH. EXTREMELY BRIGHT HOME AND EXTRA LARGE LIVING ROOM. HARDWOOD FLOORS THRUOUT, CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT. FABULOUS FOR ENTERTAINING PARKING FOR 10 PLUS CARS PLUS THREE CAR GARAGE. $14,000/MO.

SANDI LEWIS, Agent 310 770-4111

BEL AIR HOME FOR LEASE $5,500 PER MONTH FABULOUS ARCHITECURAL, CONTEMPORARY LARGE THREE BEDROOM HOME WITH INCREDIBLE VIEWS OF THE GORGEOUS BEL AIR LAKE WHILE YOU SIT AT YOUR POOL. FABULOUS MASTER SUITE WITH VIEW AND ALL ROOMS FACING A MAGNIFICENT VISTA FROM MORNING TO SUNSET. PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING AND A ZEN LIFESTYLE AMONG GREENERY AND PRIVACY

SANDI LEWIS, AGENT • 310-770-4111

5 Patios with 1 large entertainment patio at rear. Views. Must See!

11666 Goshen Ave. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•)

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

Central air/heat, fireplace, patio, controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.

310/312-9871

MOVE-IN SPECIAL 1 MONTH FREE RENT

————— ~ WEST ~ LOS ANGELES 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

*Patio, * * *stove, * * * controlled access, on-site laundry, prkg. 1307 Barry Ave.

310/473-1509

a/c, walk-in closet, controlled access, on-site parking & laundry facility.

310/820-8584

3BD. + 2BA. HOME

garage. 15 min. to BH New kitchen granite and Off Mullholland Drive. stainless steel appliances, $7,000 • Furnished hardwood floors, A/C, $6,000 • Unfurnished Parking for 5 cars. 3508 Cody Road Beautifully landscaped. Sherman Oaks, 91403 North of Wilshire Also available for sale Call 310/270-3636 Call 818/905-1915

440 UNFURNISHED

ELEGANT VINTAGE GEM

APARTMENTS

• NEWLY RE-DONE •

LOW MOVE-IN!

+ Family Room “THE 51 MISSION” Appliances. Formal din., GHOST WRITING • WESTWOOD • spacious living, hardwood floors, fireplace,central air, L.A.’S FINEST, MOST W/D hookups.Garage/ LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL * * * * * * hobby/party annex. • 2 Bd.’s+2 Ba.’s PRIVATE TREE-FILLED YARD. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 6-Month Lease Avail. Security sys., gardener. * * * * * * 310/275-1500 Every Extra Luxury:

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• 310/247-8689 • Beverly Hills Adj. BRENTWOOD CLOSE TO CEDARS-SINAI, 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 904-908 Granville Av. Single BEVERLY CENTER & 2nd floor unit, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. TRENDY ROBERTSON BL. hardwood floors, a/c, 2-closets, laundry Includes:

WESTWOOD

3830 Vinton Ave.

550 Veteran Ave.

• • • SINGLE • • • = 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath = Pool, sauna, fridge, = 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath =

custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

• Close to UCLA • 1350 S. Midvale Ave. L.A., 90024 C o n t a c t M g r. :

• 310/864-0319 •

room, parking. Please Call:

310/600-6287

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SANTA MONICA dishwasher intercom Spacious, microwave, • intercom entry, on-sight CONDO Qt hUALITY • • BRENTWOOD • entry, elevator, on-site laundry, on-sight parking. 8 4 3 4 S t . laundry, parking. 872 S. Westgate Ave. Very close to UCLA 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 310/841-2367 & Westwood Village. Heated pool, balcony, a/c, * * * * *2 Bd. * +2 Ba. dishwasher, controlled 310/208-5166 WEST L.A. Hardwood floors, access, elevator, patio, dishwasher, 1415 Brockton Ave. WILSHIRE laundry room, parking. 2 B drm. + 2 B ath parking, CORRIDOR 310/929-0610 1 B drm. + 1 B ath 10530-10540 laundry facility, 4 Blks. to Beach. N EWLY R EMODELED . SMALL QUIET BLDG.

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310/207-1965

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125 N. Barrington Av.

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N EWLY R EMODELED • 2 B drm.+ 2 B ath •

•• •• •• •• ••Upscale, Bright,

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Fireplace, balcony, a/c, laundry facility, subterranean prkg. Near Whole Foods.

Gorgeous & Spacious. With Pool, balcony, central air, fireplace, In The HEART of stove, elevator, BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE intercom entry, prkg. • 310/476-2181 • 170 N. Crescent Dr. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Close to shopping.

Patio, stove, fridge, ∞∞∞∞∞∞ dishwasher, on-sight •∞ 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • laundry, parking. 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. ∞∞∞∞∞∞ C LOSE T O S HOPS ∞Luxury 2 Bdrm.+ Living & R ESTAURANTS . 2 Bath with valet, 213/663-8513 BRIGHT & SPACIOUS lush garden ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ B EVERLY H ILLS surrounding pool, Large & Bright. WEST L.A. LIVING. Pool, a/c, balcony, gym, elevator, etc. Balcony, dishwasher, 1343 Carmelina Ave. Call: 310/470-4474 fridge, stove, laundry elevator, intercom - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath BRENTWOOD rm., prkg., intercom entry, on-site entry, elevator. Close to Bright, on-site laundry, parking. 519 S. Barrington Ave. shops & restaurants. laundry, On-site Please Call: 1 2 Bdrm. + 1 /2 Bath 310/385-9169 parking. Close to 310/435-3693 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath transportation. Bright unit. **CENTURY CITY** • 310/654-1507 • Dishwasher, On-site 2220 S. Beverly Glen 1628 Westgate Ave. laundry, parking. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath *BEVERLY HILLS* • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Close to B r i g h t & A i r y. 8725 Clifton Way Brentwood Village. • • Single • • Dishwasher, • 1 Bdrm.+ • • Lots of • • 310/472-8915 Intercom entry, on-sight Character & Charm! Den +2 Bath • parking, on-sight Alcove fireplace, fridge, Lrg. unit. Balcony, WESTWOOD laundry facility. laundry facility, gated Walk-in closet, 1409 Midvale Ave. 310/820-1810 parking, intercom ••• ••• ••• intercom entry, laundry • • entry and more. 2 B d . + 2 B a . SANTA MONICA facility, elevator, prkg. 427 Montana Ave. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • 310/552-8064 • • • •• Single •• Rooftop jacuzzi with Close to Cedars, •• Single •• Hardwood floors, restaurants, shopping A/C, pool, intercom panoramic city views. Controlled access, entry, laundry facility, & transportation. garage, laundry facility. • 310/246-3889 • elevator, parking. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Close to Beach. Close to U.C.L.A. 120 S. Swall Dr.

MOUNTAIN VIEWS BEVERLY HILLS

3 BDRM + 3 BATH With gourmet kitchen, + DETACHED OFFICE swimming pool, 2 car

2 Bdrm + 1 1 / 2 Bath

elevator, laundry facility, parking.

Border of BEVERLY HILLS

C U LV E R C I T Y

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310/207-1965

BEVERLY HILLS

Beverly Hills North of Wilshire 310/800-3452

2BR-2BA-Den 1920’s Italian Villa $3950/mo - 216 Mansfield Av. 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. Over 2500 sq. ft. Hardwood Floors, 1236 Amhearst Ave. • • 1 B d . + 1 B a . •• Deco kitchen/bath, Formal Dining Room, • Large Unit • • • Jr. Executive • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Washer/Dryer in Unit, Parking included. Controlled access, Balcony, dishwasher, air conditioning, stove, 310.456.1070 www.artdecoapts.com

————— ————— WEST L.A. 2 BDRM, 2.5 BATH with all stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer in unit.

2 car garage, dining room, breakfast area, washer/dryer, backyard

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672 Kelton Ave. X-St. Strathmore

• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • Controlled access, parking, laundry facility. Close to U.C.L.A. 310/208-3085

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1380 Midvale Ave.

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••••••• Very Spacious, A/C, Balcony, dishwasher, intercom entry, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath a/c, heated pool, • Jr. Executive Rooftop pool, Balcony, controlled • S i n g l•e • • • • • on-sight laundry, prkg. elevator controlled Close to Cedars-Sinai, access, on-site laundry, deck, gym, central air, access, parking, Controlled access, Beverly Center, elevator, intercom entry, elevator, on-site laundry. parking. Close to laundry facility. shops, cafes Brentwood Village, on-sight laundry, parking. Close to shopping. Utilities Included. & transportation. Shops & Restaurants. BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE 323/851-3790 323/352-6255 310/597-9750 • 310/826-4889 • Close to Everything. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ 11730 Sunset Blvd.

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• 310/246-0290 • CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING

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with valet, lush garden Close To U.C.L.A. surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc. 310/477-6856 Call: 310/470-4474

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$2,500/month

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• 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,900 • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • Condo Lease • • • Single • • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ View. 24hr. doorman, valet, pool, spa, gym. New S.S. Luxury Living

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PRIME HOLLYWOOD 2 BDRM + 1 BATH Old Hollywood Charm with pool, large bedrooms w/lots of closets space, laundry and parking. $1,550/MO. +Lrg Architectural Office Call 310/308-5957 (or 2nd Bdrm.) 20’x40’ connecting to lrg living rm. w/ built-ins+plasma, PRIME LOCATION master w/ plasma. BEVERLY HILLS MUST SEE! AVAIL. NOW. & BRENTWOOD

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Front Unit, fully furnished Spacious 3 Bd.+2 Ba. Remodeled Hardwood flrs/Carpets Hrwd. flrs., granite ctrs., Kitchen & Bath eat-in kitch., wet bar, 1,950 /MO. balcony, lots of closet From $1,500-$2,200 On La Peer Dr space, central air, 2-sub Shown by appointment Short/long Term. prkg., secured bldg. Brenda: 310/880-3998 310/966-1014 $2,950/MO. 310/385-7188 10966 OHIO AVE Nr Wilshire/Westwood TERRIFIC EXTRA BEVERLY HILLS LARGE 2 BD + 2 BA LARGE 1 BEDROOM 1836 PARNELL AVE. Microwave, stove, $1,350/MO. dish washer, stall 2 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths Front upper unit with shower & tub, laundry A/C, wood floors in $2,650/MO. facility on each flr. the kitchen, stove, Five Year old building, high Quiet 12 unit building, fridge. and parking. ELEVATOR, No Pets. ceilings with crown molding, itercom access, no pets. Call 310/278-8999 $1,895/MO. bamboo floors stainless-

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550 Veteran Ave. Hardwood floors, Century Towers = 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath = pool, laundry facility, Condo = 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath = controlled access, prkg. Beautiful View Spacious, microwave, Close to 2 BR. + 2 BA. intercom entry, on-sight Brentwood Village. laundry, on-sight parking. Recently remodeled. • 310/440-5051 • Very close to UCLA Full service building. VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE & Westwood Village. $4,500/Month 310/208-5166 310/294-0806 BEVERLY HILLS

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

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~ WESTWOOD ~ Clean, bright, nice North of Wilshire size apartments. Swimming pool, ~ WESTWOOD ~ BRENTWOOD Official Historic 1920’s Bldg. 10992 Ashton Ave. 11666 Goshen Ave. laundry facilty and 2-Story 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. gated garage. • • Single • • ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) • • Call 310/276-9871 Plaster walls, tile, bay 1 Balcony, intercom • 1 Bd.+Loft+1 /2 Ba. 1 entry, elevator, on- • Single+Loft+1 /2 Ba. BEVERLY HILLS window, balcony, brick pathways, w/d, hrwd, garage. sight laundry, prkg. • S i n g l e s ~ CONDO ~ ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) 3 Bd.+21/2 Ba. • $4,690 BLKS TO EVERYTHING. Close to UCLA & Central air/heat, NEWLY REMODELED BATHS. $3,300/Month Westwood Village. fireplace, patio, 2,500sf., no common 310/479-8977 310/990-4938 controlled access, walls, hardwood flrs., = BRENTWOOD = pool, elevator, parking, Viking appliances, hi-ceiling, lots of storage. laundry facility. 417 S. Barrington Av. • L IKE A H OUSE • 310/312-9871 *KELEMEN* • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 310/722-7506

• 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath •

9955 DURANT DR. CENTURYCITY Adj MUST SEE! **BEVERLY HILLS** ~ N EWER B LDG . ~ HUGE 3 BD + 3BA. Garden 2 + 2 Apt Approx 2000 sf, lots of Some units w/ Wood flrs, closet space, central 2-lrg patios, central air, air & heat, intercom entry, side-by-side 2 all appl., 2-car secured car parking, No Pets. garage, free laundry, nice gym. Pets OK! Close to B.H.H.S. $3,195/MO. $2,100/Month Contact Hector 310/703-4878 at: 310/277-9340

• • 2• •B d•. +• 2• B•a•. • • FRENCH CHATEAU • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • 342 N. PALM DR. •• Single •• A/C, pool, intercom 2 BEDROOM + DEN entry, laundry facility, + 2.5 BATHROOM elevator, parking. Close to U.C.L.A. Upper with balcony, 310/478-8616 Granite kitchen, marble ————— floors, jacuzzi tub with HOLLYWOOD separate steam shower. 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. ————— ————— Deluxe Unit. • S i n g l•e • • • • • • BEVERLY HILLS • BEVERLY HILLS $3,400/MO. Controlled access, 2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. laundry facility. (Minimum 2 year lease) X-LARGE LUXURY APT. 2-Level Penthouse Utilities Included. By appointment only Professionally deco- 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,985 323/851-3790

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————— Call 323/252-5600 BEVERLY HILLS steel-appliances Washer & ————— Palm Dr. dryer, Marble bathrooms. BEVERLY HILLS 1North Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,275

1 BDRM. 1 3/4 BATH $1,695/MO. GLORICE SOMEKH REALTY, INC. Gated entry, central air, dishwasher, microwave 4 closets, patio, parking, laundry, elevator and rooftop garden. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 8747 Clifton Way 9583 ALCOTT ST. Ron:310/990-1730

310/203-0422

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NEWLY REMODELED. New stove+fridge. Very bright, hrwd. flrs., lots of closets, a/c, balcony.

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2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Balcony, bar, fireplace, New stove, central A/C laundry on each floor, elevator, 2-car parking. Great manager on-site Sorry No Pets. $2,200 & Up Call 310/278-6640

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BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ

NEAR ROXBURY PARK Newly Remodeled CHARMING UPPER 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,675 Beautiful & large with New carpet, paint & mini- stove, fridge, parking blinds. Stove, fridge, and laundry facility. lots of closets, prkg. w/ 911 Wooster Apt.#7 enclosed garage/storage, $1,200/MO. secured bldg. Pets ok. Call 805/379-2000 310/278-3445 BEVERLY HILLS adj. 3 rd & D o h e n y 439 LE DOUX 1 Bedroom BEVERLY HILLS Carpets, mini-blinds, 145 S. MAPLE DR stove, refrigerator, Lowest Rate private entrance, In The Market! porch, prkg. No pets. $1,175/Month SPACIOUS 1 BDRM 310/275-0467 + DEN + 2 BATHS Approx. 1,400 Sq. Ft. LARGE 2 BDRM. 2 BA. BEVERLY HILLS with hardwood floors, • STUDIO • with 2 parking, pool •••••••••• granite counter tops, Near Cedars. $1,650 lots of closets. Patio. Also 2 BDRM, hardwood Available Anytime. Wood floors, floors, w/d hook-up, $2,050/MO. stove, refrigerator. dishwasher. $1,950 ALL UTILITIES INCLD. Contact Rich at: By appointment $1,095/Mo. 310/385-7188 310/924-7247 Call 323/244-9470

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BEVERLY HILLS

Rabbi Jacob Pressman

From the Publisher CLIF SMITH

FIGHTING DEFICITS The Beverly Hills City Council is now holding closed-door bargaining sessions with its public employee unions. From what we’ve been told directly, not one of our elected councilmembers of this council or the past few councils really knew what the taxpayers of Beverly Hills pay its employees. The distribution of taxpayer money between salary, bonus, auto allowance, overtime, “administrative leave” (overtime pay for highly paid execs and supervisors), sick time, “9/80 days” (every other Friday or Monday off), regular holidays, health care benefits, full dependent health care coverage for free, and everything else, confused and diverted them all. The Courier published that information, so now the City Council has no way to hide from the fact that City employees receive exorbitant pay in most cases, absurd amounts of paid time off, and huge tax-free retirement contributions. Every single paid staff position in the City of Beverly Hills costs vastly more than any comparable position in private industry. No private job comes close to the retirement pay and conditions of City employees. The word is: “We all want those jobs.” The hard part now comes – what will our City Council do about this? There is no place left to hide. The obstacle is the public employee unions and, perhaps even more so, the expectations of City staffers saturated with years of this kind of deal. If “mark to market” is the principle, based on the private sector, City staff should pay their half of their retirement, that retirement should be based on contributions not “highest salary ever”; vacations and time off must be cut by 2/3s, City staff reduced accordingly, retirement age raised to 65, and the taxpayers need to get what they pay for with. If those reforms, most proposed by City Treasurer Elliot Finkel’s Task Force, Beverly Hills would never see another budget deficit. Not everything should be cut, however. One of the items we gladly pay for, even if it could be done at less cost, is police protection. As a matter of policy, Beverly Hills wants an oversized police department. We are targets and our force under Chief Dave Snowden justifies the cost. We feel the same way about our paramedic services, but must each one cost $275,000 per year? Maybe the City can outsource to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center or UCLA Medical Center to have full-fledged operating room M.D.s in our ambulances. Don’t know. In fairness, no one wants a cheap doctor and no one wants a cheap paramedic when you’ve had a heart attack. That leaves six-figure recreation department supervisors, assistant librarians and hundreds of others in the six-figure category. City Manager Jeff Kolin wrote us confirming that the average cost to taxpayers of each City of Beverly Hills employee is over $150,000. And this number goes up with inflation and other “adjustments” every year. In 2010 alone, nearly 100 City staffers cost us over $200,000 each. How many more will cross that threshold just by the passage of time? Next year another 10, 20, 30? Where do we get this money? As we look down the road, we see massive unfunded costs, a pending huge increase of our tax burden, and continued abovemarket compensation. We accept that our staff are fine people, but taxpayers are fine people, too. The current setup is just plain unfair. The pressure on councils to raise taxes on local businesses will intensify. We already get 78 percent of our income from our dwindling number of businesses (note nearly 20 percent commercial vacancy rates). The resident taxpayers of the City of Beverly Hills are entitled to strong advocacy from their City Council members. We know that most of them quake in their boots about taking on the unions and collective bargaining units. Despite rhetoric to the contrary, the reality is that there will not be one penny of “give back” by the unions...certainly nothing significant. They will hold fast and firm. There will be a battle if the council actually tries reform. We already know which council members will represent the taxpayers and which ones will serve the union pay scale and 13 weeks time off. What we don’t know is how resolutely our councilmembers will represent the taxpayers. One thing is for sure – thanks to The Courier everyone now knows what our local government costs. Remember that when you’re told “They’re not in today” at City Hall.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY The Courier welcomes letters. To be considered for publication, remember: (1) shorter is better; (2) refrain from personal attacks or insults–we wish to share rational points of view, not invective; (3) keep to one topic; (4) and please do not send us letters which have appeared in any other publication. E-mail: myopinion@bhcourier.com; Facsimile: 310-271-5118 Mail: The Courier, 8840 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90211

HEMALE SHEMALE I am so emotionally drained by a roiling stock market, a vacationing government, famine, flood, earthquake and broiling temperatures that I have decided to give my brain a week off to contemplate issues grammatical; and frivolously I dub them “Semitis Samantics.” Sometimes I think that those who create words get their genders mixed up so I have made up some new constructions; as for example: I believe that the word HYSterectomy, meaning “Surgical removal of the uterus” should really be called HERsterectomy. And HYSterical is more often HERsterical HIStrionics, or “dramatics” is more properly described as HERstrionics. A HERmaphrodite could also have been created as a HIMaphrodite.

LETTERS I read your reporting over the last few weeks on City payroll expenses. You should be commended for helping the citizens understand how far out of line compensation practices are in Beverly Hills compared to corporate America. It would be interesting to see a comparison (based on revenues of the City compared to revenues of a publicly traded company) of salaries between the public and private sector. Such a study would enrage our citizens even further. I am happy to help you design such an analysis so it can stand up to rigorous criticism. Mark N. Schwartz ****** It’s gratifying that the demolition of the Kronish house has been temporarily postponed, and the City Council and the property owners--along with their representative Mitch Dawson--certainly deserve commendation for the reasonable agreement they were able to come to on Tuesday night. What remains quite troubling about the situation, though, is what it reveals about the requirements for demolition permits in Beverly Hills: namely, the procedure to obtain one is not very much more complicated than getting a dog license. Under the current municipal code, demolition permits are ministerial actions that require no staff discretion for issuance. The only requirements that someone seeking to demolish a building needs to meet involve the conduct and aftermath of demolition itself: the safety of the process, a bond assuring that it will paid for by the property owner, and regulations about the quality and landscaping of the fencing that will surround the future demolition site. In other words, there’s no need for a replacement project to be approved before a demolition takes place; no need for an environmental impact report on either the removal or what, if anything, will be built in its place afterwards; no evaluation of how likely it is (very likely in the case of a commercial

If, unfortunately, a woman has a HEmatoma, should it be called a SHEmatomo? Why isn’t the male of FEmale: HEmale? Or the male of FEMinine, HIMinine? Or the male of MIStical, HIStical? If HEmoglobin is in male blood, is SHEmoglobin in female blood? Is the feminine of HEro, SHEro? Or the male of HERoine, HISorine? If FRAternity is a club for men, why isn’t MAternity a club for women? It seems that Spanish makes the gender distinctions easier, As in Muchacho, Muchacha and Senor and Senora. Hasta la vista, amigos y amigas. Hoy yo soy un poco loco.

structure) that the clearing of the property will result in a replacement of vastly increased size; no need for any input by the council or the Planning Commission, and no opportunity—except in extraordinary cases like this one, when information is ferreted out and protests are mounted—for input by the public. No matter how significant or long-ranging the consequences of a demolition—even leaving aside the architectural or historical worth of any structure and considering simply, say, the neighborhood disruption involved in the construction on its eventual replacement, which could go on for years--permission for it is simply a matter of an over-the-counter document. Like many people, I’m greatly heartened by the prospect of a historic preservation ordinance for Beverly Hills. The council’s instruction to the Planning Commission to start drafting one was a true high point of the meeting on Tuesday night. While we’re celebrating the prospect, however, it’s important to be realistic about how lengthy and politically complicated this task will be, and point out how easily the situation can be remedied in the meantime—as well as being applicable in instances where historic preservation is not the primary issue. If the City simply required, as the majority of cities do, that a development permit be in hand before a structure could be demolished, then the demands of the California Environmental Quality Act would be triggered, as they currently are not. Then questions of historical and architectural value could properly be invoked and examined in a context that provides for exploring them, and spokespeople for all sides of the issue would have a chance to make their views heard in an orderly and formal fashion before the Planning Commission, rather than having what existed this time—a situation where news of a pending demolition had to travel by stealth through the grapeline through news of a sewer cap permit, encouraging an atmosphere of emergency

and stress. Property owners are almost always badly served by the kind of publicity that ensues in these cases, which invariably makes them into bad guys, and tends to provoke agitation for last-minute restraining orders. Rather, the more level the field for the presentation of points of view, and the more equal the opportunity to hear various opinions on an issue, the less likely it is that emotion will flare up and take over. If this one simple procedural change were made, Beverly Hills itself would be less at risk of deliberate tear-downs and vacant lots, which are unsightly; and when there are legitimate cases of historical and architectural treasures, they would have a chance to have arguments made on their behalf. This doesn’t mean that they’d always be preserved... it doesn’t even mean that the advocates of preservation always should prevail. It would just mean the City would have opened an avenue for rational, balanced decision-making, rather than the alarmingly random system that’s in place now. Jamie Wolf ****** I feel there is discrimination in City of Beverly Hills. How do you feel when you buy a home here, try to remodel it and the Planning Commission does not give you a construction permit. It took me one and half years trying to get a simple permit and still I was refused by the commission. As a taxpayer and resident for more than 25 years, I have found out that if the commission doesn’t like your face, your plan would be refused while your architect gets full runaround. The City Council is very weak and just a puppet by not doing anything about this. It’s time the residents make a complaint and even hire a good lawyer for their own side to remove these Planning Commission administrators who have seized power and rejected new homeowners from remodeling their houses. Cyrous Gabaiy

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