BH Courier 08-19-2011

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Bouchon Bakery opens in Beverly Hills.

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Basalt granite pavers for the 9/11 Memorial in Beverly Hills are laid down.

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Dive-in movies continue at The Beverly Hilton; Four summer screenings left. 4

Horace Mann first-grade teacher raises $2,525 through Relay for Life.

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Local resident helps save youth through soccer team.

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Zev Yaroslavsky To Beverly Hills: “If You Disagree, Sue Us.”

By Courier Staff Third District Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky told two Beverly Hills civic groups this week that if the City disagrees with the conclusions of Metropolitan Transit Authority staff and board about tunneling under Beverly Hills High School, “sue us.”

He first spoke to a young Persian gathering of “30 Years After” on Sunday and repeated his remarks Monday at the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills. Yaroslavsky, a former Los Angeles city councilman who previously represented Century City, has made it known he may run for Los Angeles mayor in 2014 when term limits force him from the Board of Supervisors.

Yaroslavsky made it a point to call opposition to MTA’s plan to tunnel under Beverly High “hysterical.” That is the pejorative most frequently heard inside MTA circles to demean and deride the substantial technical expertise and reports assembled by the Beverly Hills Unified School District.

To date, MTA has refused to release its corresponding data for

THE ‘MTA’ TEAM—Third District Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky (holding certificate) spoke at Beverly Hills Rotary Monday.

Joining him afterwards were (L-R) former Beverly Hills Mayor Linda Briskman, current Vice Mayor Willie Brien and Rotary program chair Mitch Dawson. Yaroslavsky is a former Los Angeles city councilman representing Century City who must leave the Board of Supervisors in 2014 because of term limits. He told the Rotary Club that he has not yet decided whether to run for Los Angeles Mayor then.

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BHUSD experts to examine.

BHUSD has sued in Superior Court to obtain the data.

Another point Yaroslavsky made was to contradict the clear statement by the Director of the Division of State Architect, Howard

Smith, about tunnels under California public schools. The Director Smith told Mayor Barry Brucker and City Manager Jeff Kolin in person in Sacramento on July 27 specifically that no tunnel has ever been dug under a public school building in

this state. The Courier confirmed that information, which also confirmed statements made to The Courier by district experts.

Yaroslavsky is wrong.

The supervisor appeared to confuse tunnels that have been dug on the outskirts of public school campuses close to playgrounds with actual buildings above a tunnel.

There is no such situation in California. MTA has cited tunnels in places such as New York, which are dug through granite and have no earthquake issues, as evidence of “safety.” Yaroslavsky refused to respond to BHUSD Board President Lisa Korbatov’s attempt to discuss the impact zone of a tunnel which would practically forbid construction above a tunnel.

Once a tunnel is dug, nothing may be built above it unless the new or remodeled construction is placed on a concrete and steel bridge over the tunnel.

This is to avoid placing any load on the rela(see ‘ZEV,’ page 15)

City Pay Surprise To Some, Not All Fashion’s Night Out On Sept. 8 Despite widespread disbelief Brien did not comment on the at the actual cost of each city em- specifics of individual compensa- To Feature Over 70 Vendors ployee, at least one councilmem- tion. ber said he was not surprised.

Vice Mayor Willie Brien said at Tuesday’s council session, “We’ve been talking about this for years. Those of us who have been on the council a little longer (saw the pay), it was shown in the expenses. We also know the greatest expenses we have are salary expenditures. That’s no surprise.”

Contradicting Brien were former Mayor Nancy Krasne and current councilmember John Mirisch.

“For me, it was an eye opener,” Mirisch said. “There were certain things I think we were aware of, the level of pensions is something I’ve been working on for a number of years. But what was an (see ‘PENSIONS,’ page 9)

L.A. Police To Honor Snowden George Christy, Page 6

SINCE 1965

By Tricia Arend BHPD Chief Dave Snowden will become the first Beverly Hills police chief ever to be honored by the Los Angeles Police Historical Society when he accepts an award at the Society’s 18th annual 2011 Jack Webb Awards Dinner, to be held on Sept. 10 at the Beverly Hilton.

According to the Society’s Ex(see ‘SNOWDEN,’ page 14)

Police Chief Dave Snowden

Council Will Join Defense of High School Against Metro

By Marla Schevker The City Council joined the rest of Beverly Hills Tuesday against the Westside Subway Extension tunneling under Beverly Hills High School.

The Council unanimously ap-

proved a letter from Beverly Hills Mayor Barry Brucker to Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board Chair Antonio Villaraigosa and Metro Executive Director Art Leahy stating the city opposes the subway if it (see ‘JOINING THE FIGHT,’ page 9)

By Tricia Arend Rodeo Drive will be closed down to celebrate the world of fashion on Sept. 8 when the Rodeo Drive Committee launches the second Fashion’s Night Out in Beverly Hills. From 6 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8 through 4 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9 the 200 block of N Rodeo Drive will close for Fashion’s Night Out, a global initiative that will

AND THE WINNERS ARE—Casting The Help created an overload of suggestions for Kathryn Stockett’s best selling novel.

From Oprah Winfrey, to Jennifer Hudson, Anne Hathaway and Rachel McAdams.

The winners were Emma Stone as the writer Eugenia “Skeeter” Felan and Viola Davis as Aibileen Clark. The novel was rejected by more than 60 publishers. Kathryn requested that her childhood Mississippi friend Tate Taylor direct the film about Kathryn’s experiences in her hometown of Jackson.

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

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also be celebrated in New York, Paris, London, Milan and other major fashion capitals. The 300 and 400 blocks of N Rodeo Drive will also close for the event from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

According to Fashion’s Night Out 2011 spokeswoman Kathy Gohari, over 70 vendors will be participating in the celebration by ex(see ‘FASHION’S NIGHT OUT,’ page 15)

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SoCal Edison’s Smart Meters–Are They The Latest Way To Invade Your Privacy?

By Marta Waller You watch it spinning, faster in the summer, slightly slower in the winter months when the air conditioner isn’t on 24/7 in sunny Southern California. The electric meter.

But change is coming in the form of “Smart Meters” and not everyone is happy about this latest form of progress. In June, Southern California Edison began installing new “Smart Meters” in Beverly Hills. On the surface, it’s just technology to make reading your meter easier and more efficient. But you have to ask this: Why does SCE, or any other power company, need to install FCC-licensed radio devices to collect and transmit our private and personal data just to send us a bill? I can’t remember a time when the power company wasn’t able to get my bill to me. On time. By snail mail or email.

When a home is monitored this closely, it is no longer simply a matter of measuring how much electricity is consumed in order to collect the amount of money due.

The data collected tells a story about the occupant’s daily habits and activities, all of which can make them more vulnerable to criminals and other undesirables. Do you really want SCE, and anyone else to whom they choose to release data, to know when you’re home, sleeping, on vacation or having guests? How about when you’re using a power tool or running extra computers?

“Smart Meter” technology is so sophisticated it can individually identify electrical devices inside our homes and record when they are being operated. If that sounds like an invasion of privacy, it’s because it is an invasion of privacy.

The fact these “Smart Meters” transmit a wireless signal make them, by definition, surveillance devices which violate state

and federal wiretapping laws. Why? Because they record and store databases of private and personal activities and behaviors without the consent or knowledge of those people who are monitored.

The power companies are using “Implied Consent” to install the meters, but implied consent doesn’t mean it’s legal to spy on you. If the power company comes knocking and wants to replace your power meter, this is a perfect time to “Just Say No.” This begs the question, are power companies really conducting electrical metering, or personal surveillance that makes them an extension of law enforcement, criminals, or just hackers who intercept wireless signals being emitted from the “Smart Meters?”

There is enough public interest and concern right now that SCE has a Question and Answer page on its website addressing this issue. Some of it clears up questions, some just clouds the issue. (www.sce.com/customerservice -/smartconnect/commonquestions.htm) It doesn’t matter if it’s SCE, LADWP or another municipality, the bottom line is the same: Even if they are telling consumers the new “Smart Meters” aren’t collecting any data, that they are just being used to conveniently bill customers, the fact is this: the technology is in place, and it’s just a matter of time until we are stripped of all our freedoms.

The America in which I was raised was not a place in which my electric meter was scary for anything more than the bill when we used too much electricity. Let’s keep it that way. (www. youtube.com/watch?v=8jnfr_j6kdI)

Marta Waller is an Emmy-winning TV journalist and frequent contributor to The Courier

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2011 BMW

The Ultimate Driving Machine®

Business Spotlight:

BMW Becomes First Auto Dealer in 25 Years to Move to Los Angeles Beverly Hills BMW understands first-hand the level of customer service the OEBP business team provides. The auto dealership moved its sales showroom to the City in February and, thanks to the unwavering support of the OEBP business team, expanded its operations in the City with the opening of its new service center on July 18, 2011.

"Being in Los Angeles offers many benefits to Beverly Hills BMW, but above all is the exceptional support and service we received from the Mayor's Office and the City that made our new opening possible and successful," said Seth Waskow, General Manager of Beverly Hills BMW. "This project had numerous components and a strict timeline that required coordination among many departments. The perseverance and responsiveness of our business representative, Michelle Cervera, in cooperation with Bud Ovrom at Building and Safety, our development consultants at Kindel Gagan, our architects at AHT, and our contractors at Kunzik & Sera, enabled us to move forward on schedule and on budget."

Beverly Hills BMW and parent company Sonic Automotive decided to do business in Los Angeles after outgrowing its facility in Beverly Hills. In February, with the support of Mayor Villaraigosa, Council Member Tom LaBonge and Renee Switzer, it hosted the grand opening of its state-or-the-art, $30 million showroom and sales facility on Wilshire Boulevard in LA’s Miracle Mile District, becoming the first auto dealership in more than 25 years to move into Los Angeles. Collectively, auto

dealerships are the largest contributor of sales tax to the City’s budget, with 54 dealerships generating $3.3 billion in sales each year—and $271 million in sales tax.

The move enabled Beverly Hills BMW to take advantage of the City’s competitive business policies, including the Business Tax Holiday, which exempts new businesses from gross receipts taxes during the first three years of operation. The company used its increased space to improve its customer experience. One of the largest BMW showrooms in the country, the new facility offers twice the service capacity and increased allocation from the manufacturer.

The new service center is located across Wilshire Boulevard. Together, these two facilities are expected to generate $145 million in revenue in 2012. They also created over 700 construction and design-related jobs. 150 permanent employees moved to staff the dealership, and an expected 40-50 additional jobs are expected to be created over the next five years. This influx of well-paying jobs across a range of skill-sets into the City of Los Angeles will help create quality employment opportunities for Angelenos.

Beverly Hills BMW is also making its mark on the LA community. This year it donated $25,000 to Wilshire Crest School, and it will match another $25,000 over the next five years. This kind of business leadership is exactly what OEBP works everyday to attract and support in Los Angeles.

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HERE! POUNDING T H E PAV E M E N T — Sydney and Zoey Cort join the Amalfi Stone crew in helping set one of the basalt granite pavers for the grand unveiling ceremony of the 9/11 Memorial on Sept. 11, 2011.

Joining them (from left) are their mother Jeanne, Chris Priore, Juan F l o r e s , R o l a n d o Garduno and Eloy Bernal.

Photo By Reggie Sully

New Parking Meter Hours Approved

By Tricia Arend As of next month, the City of Beverly Hills will be establishing new parking meter hours of operations in the City’s business triangle and South Beverly areas.

Beginning Sept. 19, the hours of operation will be between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. from Monday through Saturday with a three hour time limit between 6 and 9 p.m.

On Sundays, the operational hours will be between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., also with a three hour time limit.

The five parking structures on Santa Monica Boulevard will be excluded.

According to City staff reports, continuation of the parking meters in these specific areas, where City studies have shown exceed industry best practices of 85 percent occupancy, may urge users to park in alternative parking locations.

The implementation of the parking meter hours is expected to bring in revenues of $250,000 per year, according to City staff reports.

F R E E S U M M E R MOVIES—Just four screenings are left as part of The Beverly Hilton’s free weekly dive-in movie series held poolside for guests and locals alike. The familyfriendly flicks will continue until Sept. 1. To round out the series, Tangled will be screened Aug. 24, The Birdcage on Aug. 25, Enchanted on Aug. 31 and Singin’ In The Rain on Sept.

1. A percentage of the movie concessions for purchase benefit the Beverly Hills Education Foundation.

Admission is free and seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Last week’s film was Toy Story 3 (right).

Courier photo by Brenton Garen

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Bouchon Bakery Opens On Canon Dr. In Beverly Hills

GRAND OPENING—Bouchon Bakery held its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday.

Pictured (from left) are Bouchon General Manager Stephen Cook, Chef de Cuisine Rory Herrmann, Councilmembers John Mirisch, Lili Bosse and Julian Gold, Mayor Barry Brucker and Vice Mayor Willie Brien.

By Marla Schevker Filled with delicious treats and affordable prices, the Bouchon Bakery opened Wednesday. “(We opened the bakery) to bring even more of that community spirit to the area,” Bouchon General Manager Stephen Cook said. “The whole concept of Bouchon is a family environment.”

The bakery, located next to Bar Bouchon and the Bouchon restaurant, is an opportunity for those who don’t have time for a sit down experience to enjoy some of the delicious treats Bouchon has to offer.

Bouchon Bakery was one of the first businesses in Beverly Hills to partake in the expedited approval process. Cook said it was the fastest part of the whole process.

“You get the health department involved and they have their concerns and that process takes a bit longer,” Cook said.

“The expeditious process by the City was the fastest part of this process and was very much appreciated. That can make or break any project.”

Mayor Barry Brucker was present, along with the rest of the

City Council, at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Brucker said the opening was “special. I remember when we had our original discussions about Bouchon and early on we said we wanted a bakery,” Brucker said. “A bakery would bring in the energy in the early morning and keep it going all night. This is truly an iconic restaurant in the City of Beverly Hills.”

It will open daily from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. For more information call 310-271-9910 or visit www.bouchonbakery.com.

HUMAN SPIRIT AWARDS–The Cancer Support Community-Benjamin Center, a nonprofit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer, held its 13th “Tribute to the Human Spirit” awards at The Beverly Hills Hotel. This year’s honorees included (from left): Dr. Jay and Briar Grossman, Nelson and Susan Algaze with emcee Frances Fisher. Barbara Ullman Schwerin was also honored.

Visit www.cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org.

Photos by Vince Bucci

Christiansen, Hubbard To Go Back To Court On Aug. 26

Hair Stylist Guy Lawson Dies At 66 Celebrity hair stylist Guy Wayne Lawson, a former longtime Beverly Hills resident, died of heart failure Sunday at age 66.

Born Nov. 27, 1944, in Enterprise, Mississippi, Lawson moved to New York City in l965 to study the art of hairdressing and was soon hired as the assistant to famed stylist Kenneth.

Among his subsequent clients were Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Charlotte Ford, Judy Garland, Diana Ross, Joan Rivers, Anne

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Ford Johnson, Ali McGraw, Rock Hudson, Jacques Mapes, Robert Evans, Dinah Shore, Edie Adams and many others.

Retiring from the field, Lawson relocated to Palm Springs, where he became a volunteer at Desert Regional Medical Center where he founded the HIV/AIDS Special Care Unit.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to AIDS Assistance Program, P.O. Box 4182, Palm Springs CA 92263.

By Brenton Garen A pretrial hearing was held for Karen Ann Christiansen at the Criminal Courts Building in downtown L.A. on Wednesday, which will be continued on Aug. 26.

The former facilities director for the Beverly Hills Unified School District is accused of six

felony counts of conflicts of interest and two separate counts of misappropriation of funds in connection with former BHUSD Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard.

She was the district’s director of planning and facilities when the alleged embezzlement occurred.

On Monday, Hubbard was in

a L. A. Superior Court charged with two felony counts of misappropriating public funds while working as the superintendent for the BHUSD. The court will hear motions from attorneys and a trial date is expected to be set for him on Aug. 26.

Bean Withdraws From BHUSD School Board Election

By Brenton Garen BHUSD School Board candidate Damien Bean has withdrawn from the Nov. 8 election citing he would not be able to take on the role to his “absolute fullest.”

Bean filed his paperwork on July 18, the first day of the filing period.

He said the most recent

questions regarding the issuance of Measure E bonds and other major concerns facing the Beverly Hills School District had made it even more apparent to him and his family that the newly elected board beginning in November would face an enormous amount of work and challenges.

“As I started looking at it even closer, I knew it would be a

big to do going in but its become obvious it was going to be an even greater commitment than I had appreciated,” Bean said.

“What really hit home for me was the whole discussion about the bond. There are so many other parts of that still to be investigated. Because I do know so much about finance, I appreciate how (see ‘BEAN,’ page 17)

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pre-Trial Conference Continued For Barker

By Brenton Garen A pre-trial conference is set for Sept.

16 for Scott Joseph Barker, who is charged with murdering the 21-year-old son of filmmaker Fuminori Hayashida outside his Beverly Hills home.

The West Springfield, Mass. native is charged with the July 20, 2010, stabbing

death of Katsutoshi “Tony” Takazato.

At 6 a.m. on July 20, Takazato was found face down on the front lawn of his Trousdale Estates home after Beverly Hills paramedics responded to a 9-11 call from an unidentified caller.

Two days later, on July 22, Beverly Hills police apprehended Barker.

TEAM SPIRIT—Wilshire Athletic Football Club members gather around their trophies from 2009, 2010 and 2011 at soccer practice. Back row (from left): Devon Grant, Solal Amouyal, Luigi Calabrese and Raphael D’Attellis. Front row (from left): Anthony Perez, Adrian Valdovinos, Coach Ramyn Savar, Teddy Grasset and Fernando Chavez.

Resident Helps Save Youth Through Soccer

TRIBUTE TO FIGHTERS—Horace Mann first-grade teacher Christy Fuhrer in front of a tribute wall she made to honor Horace Mann teachers who either had cancer or had someone close to them fighting cancer. The tribute wall was displayed at Horace Mann to promote the Relay For Life.

Christy Fuhrer Raises Funds To Fight Cancer

By Marla Schevker Horace Mann first-grade teacher Christy Fuhrer was recently named as one of the top Relay for Life online fundraisers for all of California raising $2,525 for the fight against cancer. The top fundraiser, from Bakersfield, raised $19,200.

Fuhrer said among her friends it is widely known that not only is she a breast cancer survivor, but her mother died from breast cancer in February. So when she reached out to her friends, through Facebook and email, they sponsored Fuhrer to

show their support.

Both Christy and her husband, Horace Mann Interim Vice Principal Christian Fuhrer, were named honorary cochairs of the Horace Mann School Team.

“My mom had recently lost her battle with breast cancer and participating in the relay was just another way I could honor her,” Christy Fuhrer said. “Also, I beat breast cancer 11 years ago, so I’m up for anything when it comes to helping find a cure.”

By Marla Schevker Living across the street from Beverly Hills High School, Ramyn Savar saw many things he didn’t like. For eight years, he saw recent Beverly High graduates doing illegal drugs and wandering aimlessly along a dead-end path. Savar realized if he didn’t do something to help those kids, no one else would.

In 2007 Savar started a soccer team — the Wilshire Athletic Football Club. It took young men 18 to 24 who were “left behind” and helped them gain focus and dis-

cipline through soccer.

At first, there was nowhere for the team to practice. They tried playing at Roxbury Park, on the Beverly High fields and even at La Cienega and El Rodeo. They were shut down everywhere, Savar said.

“Through continuous pushing, I got (former Mayor) Jimmy Delshad a little interested,” Savar said. “I also got a lot of motivation from Justice (Richard) Stone, who is on the board for AYSO. Then finally the principal of El Rodeo (Dave Hoffman) real(see ‘SOCCER SAVES,’ page 17)

(see ‘TOP FUNDRAISER,’ page 17)

LONG LASTING LOVE IN BEVERLY HILLS— Frank and Barbara Lo Monaco celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in the Petit Trianon Room at The Beverly Wilshire.

The couple was married on June 26, 1966, with their wedding and reception in the same room at The Beverly Wilshire .

Fine Arts Commissioners Reduced To Five

By Tricia Arend The City Council came to a consensus to reduce the number of Fine Arts commissioners from seven to five at the study session this week.

The issue came up after the council decided to make similar reductions to the size of the Human Relations and Architectural commissions earlier this month.

Fine Arts Commission liaisons Councilwoman Lili Bosse and Councilman John Mirisch met with the commission earlier this month to discuss the change and split on their recommendations for

the reduction. Bosse favored the reduction in the name of efficiency and Mirisch opposed it, stating the City needs a greater range of taste and expertise regarding its artistic decisions.

Commission Chair Judith Friedman spoke in support of keeping the number of commissioners at seven at the meeting, and said the reduction only reduces the range of discussion and analysis of various works of art. She supported maintaining the seven-member committee becuase of the vast range of interest in art,

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out of the w h i t e monster, asking why we didn’t take the cash (the insurance adjuster informs that this is a common practice in Sherry Walsh is a godsend who takes the “worries out of car buying...new, used or China). leased.” The Ivy’s Richard Irving and the Lew The driver Wasserman family are among her loyalists. s o o n relented, riving East on Sunset and provided his license and We Boulevard. From Brentwood insurance information. copied them, worrying about to Beverly Hills. The right lane. Two o’clock on a the validity of his insurance.

Tuesday afternoon. A colossal Before we blinked, they took white truck stopped. Blinkers off. on (hazard lights). Near the e called Steve Stabler, Stanley Black estate where Seward Johnson sculptures a longtime producer friend decorate the front lawn. We who’s an attorney. He conferwaited, looking to turn into ence-called the insurance the left lane. The whizzing agency, and we sighed with relief that the driver was on traffic made it impossible. record. ll too quickly, the hanks to the strength of white monster began steadily backing up.

We honked, the Volvo, we were not hurt. honked and honked. To no But the emotional shake-up avail. The left lane traffic was remains unshakeable. Car relentless. We were trapped. expert friends recommended WHAM! WHAM! WHAM! getting rid of the Volvo. For Even with And again WHAM! The white obvious reasons. serious repairs, might there not monster rammed into us. Like be hidden trouble ahead? Did a volcano exploding. we want to buy another Volvo? redit God and the No. Our 2008 Volvo had Volvo V50 2008 station 25,000 miles. We listened to wagon with saving our life friends. And bit the bullet. and our passenger’s, whose nto our life the next morndoor was wrecked, thrown ing entered a guardian angel out of alignment. Major damThe ages to the hood, the grill, named Sherry Walsh. and who knew what else. Ivy’s Richard Irving suggested Sherry’s Family memories about we get in touch. found cars for Richard, Lynn Volvos being the safest vehicles scrambled in and out of von Kersting and their daughter our mind.

What mattered India, also for the Lew Wasserman family, who initialwas that we were alive. ly recommended Sherry. She orming out of the was a godsend, researching station wagon, we wondered dealerships locally and nationwho was driving and had ally to find a 2011 Volvo V50 in nearly cost us our lives. A a silver color with leather seats. short young Asian, looking Only one surfaced. At Culver like a teenager but wasn’t, City Motors. stepped out of the white monherry calmly addressed ster and smiled, “So sorry, so sorry, give you $400, okay?” every piece of the paper work, His English was poor.

He discussed the accident with the repeated the $400. “No, no” insurance adjuster and remains we fired back, totally dis- on the case. When Richard traught. We were a mess, Diaz of Culver City Motors explaining the repair would delivered the station wagon be several thousand dollars. and politely explained the this“No have big money,” he and-that of the new Volvo, replied, begging we accept Sherry with her cheerful spirit $400. We asked for his dri- was there, doublechecking that ver’s license and insurance, all was kopacetic. Her knowledge of the auto industry overplease. whelms. Her Royal Carriage is passenger, older Auto Consulting Service busiand better dressed, stepped ness card reads, Sherry “takes the worries out of car buying … new, used, leased.” Trust us, Page 6 | August 19, 2011

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ince March, buzz keeps surrounding the Fig & Olive Melrose Place restaurant in West Hollywood that opened in the former ostentatious Republic space (8,000 square feet).

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ig & Olive Melrose Place belongs to a group of restaurants owned by the Hungarianborn Laurent Halazs. Three in Manhattan, one in Westchester, and another due in spring 2012 near Katsuya in Brentwood.

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even o’clock on a midweek night, and the hot-to-trot beauties and hunks are checking in.

The dining rooms accommodate 180 diners and ultimately will seat 400.

Currently, an indoor and outdoor expansion is happening for Fox’s Emmy Party with 800 guests on Sept. 18th. Large as Fig & Olive Melrose Place is, the noise level is not cacophonous. Conversation’s not a strain. Unusual when music these days blasts every corner of a room.

oils.

Our guest’s paella del mar ($27) with black tiger shrimp, diver scallop, garden vegetables, artichoke tapenade with saffron rice arrived steaming hot, as did our salmon a la Andalucia ($29). Paella was the better choice.

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ur salmon was served with a mélange of tough zucchini strips, fennel, tomato, chickpeas, verdial olives, fresh oregano, garlic, and dressed with lemon Picual olive oil.

Too much again, and where were the flavors of oregano and garlic? In truth, the salmon was blah. Not that we expected a sound of trumpets, but something less ordinary. Desserts are $9, which we didn’t try (pastry chef Andrew LeStourgeon likes “crunchy”); the cheese platter is $19.

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eparting as we did around 9:30, Fig & Olive Melrose Place was packed with Pretty Young Things. Blonde on blonde and best-dressed in frocks up-to-whoops.

The Hollywood crowd comes and comes. Leonard DiCaprio, LaToya Jackson, Ryan Seacrest, Victoria and David Beckham,

Jerry Ferrara, Zac Efron.

Reminding us of the crush when Cecconi’s opened. We figure there’s money out there.

Luxury dining is expensive.

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ould we go back? Yes, though we were slightly disappointed. Considering Fig & Olive Melrose Place’s instant popularity, chef Pascal Lorange and his kitchen staff are likely having a hard go with the nightly full houses, preparing hundreds of dishes for two or three seatings. Our hunch is that the kitchen will adjust.

And we plan to taste other tempting dishes. Word is the grilled lamb chops with rosemary, smoked a la minute with herbs de Provence, goat cheese and chive gnocchi, roasted eggplant and rosemary garlic olive oil ($39) are not to be missed.

Too many tastes?

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ig & Olive Melrose Place is at 8490 Melrose Place (at La Cienega) in West Hollywood.

Telephone: 310- 360-9100 – the phone service needs firstaid. Valet parking ($8 – ouch!).

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re you the first?” we were asked by a slim young and well-dressed gent at the reception desk. We were.

Not uncommon for hosts to suggest waiting at the bar until the full party arrives.

Between a long day’s work and the lingering insanity of our accident, we asked if we could be seated. Done.

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fter our dinner companion was seated, a peppy young Arianna was on the ball inquiring about drinks.

Summertime.

Why not a French rosé wine from the Cotes de Provence? Done.

Cubes of fresh homemade bread arrived with three olive oils in small bowls for dipping.

Quick explanations from our server about their subtle differences. We favored the Chilean olive oil.

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e selected several choices from the ten crostini. Fair, although the crab and avocado were over refrigerated, and the chill wiped out any flavor. Our chilled gazpacho ($9) was hearty and attractively served in a tumbler. Our friend chose the tartlet with warm gorgonzola, prosciutto, fig, walnut, arugula, tomato on a fine puff pastry ($15). Too many tastes, each wiping the other out.

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ig & Olive Melrose Place’s menu features cuisines from the South of France, Italy and Spain, with appealing items, each dressed with individual olive

The Fig & Olive Melrose Place attracts diners who favor the Southern French, Italian, and Spanish-influenced cuisine of chef Pascal Lorange.

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means going under Beverly High.

This letter determines once and for all that Beverly Hills’ support for the subway is predicated on the subway taking the path down Santa Monica Boulevard and not under Beverly High.

“Let me reiterate our adamant and unanimous opposition to any Westside Subway Extension alignment that tunnels under Beverly Hills High School,” the letter reads. “The Beverly Hills City Council’s support of the Westside Subway extension has been and remains predicated on the Santa Monica alignment and the subway NOT tunneling under our only high school. More specifically, the Beverly Hills City Council is opposed to the use of any and all funds including 30/10 funding for tunneling under Beverly Hills High School.”

Prior to this letter, Mayor Barry Brucker and Vice Mayor Willie Brien were determined to be “diplomatic” and held meetings with metro board members including Villaraigosa, Leahy, County Supervisor and Metro Board member Don Knabe and County Supervisor and Metro Board member Zev Yaroslavsky.

Brucker and Brien had offered Metro a park and ride location in Beverly Hills, suggested an alternative station (at Santa Monica Boulevard and Century Park East), and offered to expedite construction and permits through Beverly Hills.

None of their efforts persuaded MTA to change its plans to go under the school. In late June the Council gave itself 45 days to try diplomacy and to form a joint task force with the BHUSD to share technical information related to the subway.

Diplomacy did not work and the City would not sign a joint defense agreement to protect the confidentiality of technical data collected by the BHUSD and its experts.

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eye opener was when we looked at the overall scope of employees’ compensation. I think there’s an imbalance.”

Krasne told The Courier, “I tried to get the actual total cost for years and was always told it was ‘confidential.’ I never did get a straight answer.”

While the city’s budget shows aggregate expenditures for employees, it has never broken out individual pay, retirement, health benefits, hours or work schedules. Thus, until The Courier obtained that information it has never been presented in an understandable format.

Beverly Hills Administrative Services Director and Chief Financial Officer Scott Miller said the City developed a new compensation philosophy in 2006 based on a total compensation analysis of the labor market.

This philosophy, in an attempt to compare Beverly Hills employee compensation accurately to other cities, included setting long-term contracts and setting percentile goals for both safety and non-safety employee compensation. Safety personnel compensation was set at 1 percent above the highest surveyed agency and non-safety employee compensation was set up to the 75th percentile.

Mirisch has complained bitterly that the system rigs pay in favor of constant raises with no downward pressure on pay.

“The proper comparison for most positions is the private sector, not some other government entity. It’s completely circular. Every municipality raises something, then all the others follow and it feeds on itself,” Mirisch said. “This is not fair to the taxpayers and it not sustainable.”

Mirisch made a number of suggestions, many of which need to be dealt with at the bargaining table with the nine City unions.

His suggestions included: •Eliminating car allowances •Restricting or disallowing the cash out of unused vacation days •Eliminate “every other Friday or Mon-

That data will be used in court to contest any plans to put the MTA tunnel under Beverly High.

During the meeting, Councilmember Julian Gold reminded the council the 45-day time period is up and the time for diplomacy is over.

“We must be prepared to do whatever it takes to protect our high school and community because it’s clear Metro will not,” Gold said. “A diplomatic approach will likely not be successful, I think we must move forward aggressively.”

As a candidate for City Council, Gold made opposition to a tunnel under the high school a written pledge in his campaign statement.

Brucker said while he supported sending the letter, the council should continue on the diplomatic path as long as Metro board members will still meet.

“One should never forget that diplomacy is just one option on our plate,” Brucker said.

“We still have meetings with other Metro board members and as long as people are willing to listen we will continue to dialogue.”

Yaroslavsky spoke at Beverly Hills Rotary Monday and before the “30 Years After” group Sunday, insisting that if MTA’s board finds a tunnel under Beverly High “safe,” that is where they will build it. His “diplomatic” message to Beverly Hills was, “If you don't like it, sue us.” There are 13 directors of the MTA with seven votes required to approve the route.

City council legislative committee members Brien and Councilmember John Mirisch with help from Deputy City Manager Cheryl Friedling drafted the letter.

The Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report is scheduled to be released in the fall and the Metro Board is scheduled to take action during the winter 2011/2012. day off” for highly-paid employees •Have the employees pay not only the employee portion of their pensions but also a portion of the employer costs (today they pay nothing – all is paid by the city) •Reducing or eliminating the post-retirement health care but developing a plan that allows employees to purchase insurance at a good rate •Adjusting excessive salary levels for employees who are overpaid for their function •Eliminate overtime or “administrative leave” for highly paid supervisors, executives and employees •Hire more Beverly Hills residents •Look at a general hiring freeze Councilmember Lili Bosse said the City’s pay scale has become a joke and that residents feel they aren’t getting the level of service they deserve for the amount of taxes they pay.

“The joke around town is everyone says ‘oh, I want to go work for the City,” Bosse said.

“I think because all of this has come out, the residents don’t have the tolerance for calls that are not returned. In terms of level of service, (our residents have to feel) they’re going to get their call back, that…they are getting the best of the best.”

Mirisch said he thought the council needed to keep the community apprised of the council’s beliefs on the matter.

“I believe that a lot of this we’re going to achieve through collective bargaining but it is appropriate, especially when the community is a little up in arms, to let them know where our head are at and what we plan on doing.

This is important for the employees to know as well. I thin, in general, there shouldn’t be any hidden agendas.”

The council mainly discussed sustainable compensation options that need to be bargained in closed session. The Beverly Hills Fire Department Association, Police Officers Association and Police Management Association are in the process of bargaining with the City, their contracts are up in October. Contracts for the rest of the unions will expire in October 2013.

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PA G E T E N

Happenings Around Town

• KCET Women’s Council To Honor Shirley Familian, Betty Deutsch At Star Luncheon Two prominent Beverly Hills residents–Shirley Baskin Familian and Betty Underwood Deutsch–will be honored Sept.

22 as the KCET Women’s Council hosts it 7th annual Star Luncheon fundraiser at the Four Seasons.

Familian has been deeply involved with KCET since its debut in 1964. She received a “National Volunteer of the Year” award for her service and contributions to public television.

Deutsch, who joined the KCET Women’s Council in 1977 and served as its president. The council has raised more than $4 million in support of the station.

Co-chairing the event are Margo Leonetti O’Connell and Carole Patmore.

Individual tickets are $150 while a “Silver Angel” table for 4 is $1,500 and a “Gold Angel” table for 8 is $3,000. Call 323953-5402 • Temple Of The Arts Features Black Rabbi At Shabbat Service In Saban Theatre Aug. 26 Capers C. Funnye, Jr. of Chicago, chief rabbi of one of the largest African-American

synagogues in America, will speak at Temple of the Arts Shabbat Service on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd.

Funnye, first cousin to “first lady” Michelle Obama, is an inspirational speaker whose platform to unite Jews and people of all ethnicities has been influential worldwide.

Rabbi David Baron will explore the Jewish-African Heritage during the program.

Also performing will be the Mendes Brothers from Cape Verde Islands, Africa, and a vignette from the upcoming musical Jolson to be presented by Broadway’s Mike Burstyn.

For more information, call 323-658-9100 or visit www.templeofthearts.org.

• Chamber To Present Business Plan Workshop On Wednesday The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce is presenting “Business Needs To Know: Business Plan Workshop” on Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills, 9250 Beverly Blvd.

Robert McKim MA, CISA, CIPP of McKim Nonprofit Consulting will offer tips on preparing business plans essen-

tial to any successful endeavor This workshop will teach the essentials of how to increase sales and improve the impact of marketing efforts and building a brand for products and services, in today’s competitive marketplace.

Chamber members are $15 ($20 at the door) and non-members $25 ($30 at the door) Reservations are suggested.

Call 310-248-1000, ext. 114 or events@beverlyhillsemail: chamber.com to reserve a spot.

• Fulfillment Fund To Honor Disney’s Rich Ross at Stars Gala The Fulfillment Fund, a nonprofit helping promising yet under-resourced L.A. students graduate from high school and complete college, will honor Rich Ross, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, at its 17th Stars 2011 Benefit Gala, Nov. 1, at The Beverly Hilton.

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer; CAA Managing Partner Kevin Huvane; Dreamworks’ Co-Chair/CEO Stacey Snider; and President of Disney/ABC-TV Group Anne Sweeney serve as dinner co-chairs.

For tickets, call 310-2015033 or visit www.fulfillment.org.

I M P O R TA N T

Taberna Mexicana–A Wonderful Addition To The City’s Restaurant Scene

By Marcia W. Hobbs A chance invitation to dine with friends at the recently opened Taberna Mexicana, 369 N. Bedford Dr., turned into an unexpectedly exciting foodie experience–aided considerably not only by Chef Alex Padilla’s great finds at the Beverly Hills Farmer’s Market that day, but by his visits to all the tables to offer advice and check in on how we liked his food.

Though the menu says Mexicana underneath the restaurant name, you will find the food at Taberna to be quite different from that at Casa Escobar, El Coyote, or nearby El Torito Grill, Alex is Honduran first of all and rose through the highly competitive ranks of San Francisco foodie hangouts including Avenue and Boulevard.

Alex is a totally fresh food, no lard kind of a chef, even the customary chips were yucca and planLamb Shanks tains–and my cousin Susan (dining with me) demolished the “divine” guacamole and noted it was pure avocado.

We had agreed to share so I was able to try the queso asado with the freshest of tortillas, the pork tamal yucateco (yum!), the ensalada de corazones de Alcachofas (I would go back just for this),heirloom tomatoes in passion fruit vinaigrette (so good, it could be dessert), two different kinds of their specialty enchiladas, callos de ancha y pepitos (truly the best scallops I Ceviche have ever tasted) nestled on fresh corn grits.

Both Matthew, the GM, and Brittany, the manager were constantly patrolling to help with choices and their recommendation of the buenellos for dessert was spot on.

Taberna has a wonderful policy of changing all the silverware between courses–another high end touch to a restaurant with friendly prices. Give it a try. Reservations are at 310-858-7070.

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Frances Allen Desert Roundup One Desert organization that has demonstrably revived musical culture in the Coachella Valley is the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition, a local charity raising funds to bring world class classical music to the Valley. Every two years, virtuoso young pianists from around the world come to Palm Desert to compete for scholarships and performance opportunities on international, national and local stages.

Although the actual competition occurs bi-annually, the competition doesn’t stop making beautiful music during the “off years” and this fall the organization will present a series of special low-cost Sunday evening “Musical Dine A-rounds” at three of the Desert’s premier restaurants. Each Dine A-round features a specially created three course menu, including tax and tip and a donation benefiting the competition – all for $75 or less per person.

Bill Marx, a gifted pianist and composer in his own right, will emcee piano entertainment presented by past competitors.

The series of Dine A-rounds begins Sept. 25 at Le Vallauris Restaurant. The second musical outing is Oct. 23 at Lulu California Bistro, with the third and final event Nov. 13 at Wally’s Desert Turtle.

Not surprising, last year’s series of Dine A-rounds were sold out, and this year’s series is sure to be as well. Ticketing and other information is at 760-773-2575. ****** As anyone who has ever produced a major charitable or society soiree knows, you can’t get the “save-the-date” announcement out early enough, as the Desert AIDS Project knows all too well.

The Desert AIDS Project - which meets the evolving medical and social service

needs of people living with HIV/AIDS by providing direct services and advocacy, while working to prevent new infections through education and outreach – hosts of the annual Steve Chase Awards, the Desert’s hugely popular black-tie gala that draws more than 1,000 guests, has announced the date for the 2012 awards gala, Feb. 11, and also its first honoree. She is Hydeia Broadbent, and she will receive the Steve Chase Partners in Activism award.

If the honoree’s name resonates from somewhere in the recesses of your mind, you are either a political junkie or an HIV/AIDS activist; for in 1996, at the age of 12, preteen Broadbent spoke to the Republican National Convention, and changed the perception of many in the audience about this once fatal disease with the simple, yet Hydeia Broadbent poignant statement: “I am the future and I have AIDS.” Broadbent contracted HIV in utero, a result of having a crack-addicted mother, and has been boldly discussing her disease while working to fight the spread of HIV for most of her young life, both in personal encounters and on national television venues such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20 and Good Morning America.

Once again, the 2012 gala is co-chaired by the dynamic duo of philanthropists Barbara Keller and Jim Casey, CEO/president of the Integrated Wealth Management, the presenting sponsor. Casey and Keller are hoping to beat the total of $1.33 million raised by this year’s gala, and with the recurring assistance of major sponsors such as Harold Matzner; Eisenhower Medical Center; Walgreens; Wells Fargo; Annette Bloch and, Helene Galen, the 2012 event is well on track to becoming another financial record-breaker.

For information call, 760-323-2118.

TO SEE AND BE SEEN

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

Plaid

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othing says fall quite like plaid. This season it was no surprise that the runways were inundated with the traditional print that is preppy and classic. Many designers found ways to incorporate the fashionable pattern into a variety of fall items such as wide leg trousers, coats, and totes.

Prada, however; went outside of the box and added unexpected colors to their prints and sewed various plaid patterns together in order to create impeccable dresses. These dresses are only a few of the many other plaid offerings the Italian fashion house has for fall. They have beautiful handbags, backpacks, and many more pieces that will help you look on point in plaid.

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Fashion News & Notes Barneys Welcomes Back Walter Steiger Shoe fanatics can rejoice because Walter Steiger’s incredible line of shoes are going to be relaunching exclusively at Barneys this fall. The Parisian designer, known for his signature curved “Steiger heel,” decided to bring his business back to America after seven years of selling his high heels strictly overseas. Steiger’s two sons Paul and Giulio joined the business not too long ago, and are ready to help their father take the brand in a whole new direction.

WWD Designers Shift Production to Los Angeles and New York From Abroad An increase in costs overseas, specifically in China, as well as “brands’ desires for greater control of their supply chains,” has encouraged designers to relocate their clothing production from Asia to Los Angeles and New York. Los Angeles has seen a 6.2 percent increase in the number of people working in apparel manufactur-

ing in comparison to last year, while New York has only seen an 0.1 percent increase according to the state labor department. Regardless, the mere fact that more jobs are being created in the garment industry is a positive step and great way of giving back to both cities.

WWD Sales Tax Cuts Expected to Increase Consumer Spending A one percent decrease in Californa's statewide sales tax is projected to help retailers boost sales.This reduction will save consumers and business 4.5 billion dollars annually and equates to a savings of $233 per household. While it is not definite that shoppers will spend more money at stores, Alan J. Auerbach, an economics professor with the University of California at Berkeley is positive that the sales tax reduction is certainly going to help retailers.

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BEYOND SHELTER–Jill Black Zalben (second from left) was honored as Beyond Shelter’s Inspiration award winner at a afternoon party called “Sunday Brunch with Jill” held at the Mark for Events. The honoree is congratulated by Alison Myers (left). Also on hand were her sister Janis Black Warner and her husband, Doug. The sisters are both daughters of Joyce and Stanley Black of Holmby Hills. See Joan Mangum’s column on Page 19.

Higher Education Notes...

Hannah Esther Pollock of Beverly Hills was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at Washington University in St. Louis.

A BHHS graduate, Pollock is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences.

To qualify for the list, students must earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units. ***** The Washington University in St. Louis women’s soccer team was picked

third in the 2011 University Athletic Association (UAA) Preseason Conference Coaches’ Poll, as announced by the conference office.

Junior goalkeeper Clara Jaques of Beverly Hills was one of two players who earned second-team all-UAA honors a year ago, and anchored a defense that allowed 18 goals in 21 games played.

Defending conference champion University of Chicago and Emory University were selected to share the UAA championship.

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ecutive Director Glynn Martin, the organization is proud to honor BHPD for the first time at its awards ceremony.

Martin said Snowden is “tremendously deserving” of the honor because of his “standing commitment to law enforcement” and healthy interest in the history of not only his department but of law enforcement history in general.

“We’re very, very pleased to have Chief Snowden as one of our honorees,” he said.

“If we look at the criteria for the award I can’t think of a more sure fit for it,” Martin stated, describing Snowden as a “very well known and highly respected law enforcement official” who has gone above and beyond in his years of service.

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He celebrated his 45th year in law enforcement this past June.

Snowden said since he

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joined the BHPD, the department has begun to utilize greater technology and has become the beta, if not the alpha, site for homeland security.

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In addition to his developments within the department, Snowden credits his interest in preserving the history and the legacy of police departments for his nomination for the award.

“Each and every police department has its own legacy and agencies need to preserve that legacy so that people can study history,” he explained, adding that he considers the work the society does to preserve law enforcement history to be “wonderful”.

Reflecting on the fact that his years of service are drawing to an end, Snowden said this award is “extra special” in capping off his years of service.

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GETTING THE GOLD—Pictured (from left) Jesse Radanovic, Tasha Hall, Aleina Edwards, Cara Hall won gold medals on July 6 for women’s epee in the senior team event, eliminating 19 other teams from around the world. The event took place in Reno at the Summer Nationals and is sponsored by the United States Fencing Association.

Cara graduated from Beverly High this year while Tasha is a BHHS alum.

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tending store hours and hosting instore events.

Fashion’s Night Out 2011, which is free and open to the public, will feature a Ferris wheel, carnival, gourmet food trucks and cirque du solei show, Gohari said. Any guest who makes a purchase – even just a cup of coffee – will receive two complementary Ferris wheel tickets.

“If anyone has any interest in the world of fashion, [Fashion’s Night Out] is one of the most exciting nights of the year to be part of it,” Gohari said.

The world-wide event was created by Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour to applaud fashion and restore consumer confidence.

“As the epicenter of luxury retailing on the West Coast, Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills needed to take the lead and create something unique to join in the global celebration,” said Jim Jahant, Rodeo Drive Committee president and general manager of Brooks Brothers. “The iconic image of the Ferris wheel on Rodeo captured the imagination of both press and consumers last year in a way no one ever expected creating millions of dollars of publicity around the world for Rodeo Drive.

“While Fashion’s Night Out is meant to be fun, it is also an opportunity to remind the local community and our customers of the economic importance of fashion, retail and shopping to our local economy where more than 70 percent of the City’s tax base comes from the business community.”

According to Jahant, the three block stretch of Rodeo Drive alone accounts for nearly $1 million in sales per day.

“That’s an estimated $3.6 million in sales taxes directly to the city just from Rodeo Drive not including other fees and licenses from our retailers, landlords and hoteliers,” he said.

Last year’s event drew in approximately 10,000 guests and cost approximately $85,000 last year, not including funding spent individually by retailers.

It is estimated that each participatin merchant spends nearly $5,000 for additional staffing and in-store events.

tively thin skin of a subway tunnel, which is not designed to support above-ground loads.

Another statement by the supervisor was that the MTA tunnel would be “80-feet below the high school.” The distance he cited refers to depth to the bottom of the tunnel, not the top.

The tunnel is approximately 25-feet high, leaving under Yaroslavsky's description 55feet clearance at most, ignoring also the depth of school building foundations which are at least another ten feet now leaving 45 feet.

The measurements Yaroslavsky cited further neglect the fact that Beverly Hills High School is built on a steeply rising hill.

Based on actual diagrams of the MTA obtained by The Courier, and using MTA measurements, the distance from the top of the proposed tunnel to the bottom of the foundations of the 1928 buildings may be less than 20-feet.

This small distance impli-

cates both actual safety, but also noise and vibration.

At his Rotary presentation, Yaroslavsky cited a “recording studio” in Hollywood that registered no effects from an MTA line on the adjacent street.

The studio cited by Yaroslavsky is built near a light rail line, not a heavy rail subway. The comparison is thus inapplicable.

Yaroslavsky told the Rotary audience that studies had not been completed on noise and vibration and that “if it [the tunnel] interferes with the education mission of the school, I would have to rethink my position.”

Nonetheless, he made clear that he will approve a tunnel under Beverly Hills High School unless MTA's own studies present a risk to the high school.

Based on what little information BHUSD and the City of Beverly Hills have been able to obtain, no MTA report will present any such risks. Thus, it is almost certain that the matter will end up in court.

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Slow Moving One Day Seems More Like Two “One Day” moves so slowly, a more appropriate title would have been, “Two Days.” Starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, the day all the action occurs over a period of 20 years, is July 15. That’s when Emma (Hathaway) and Dexter (Sturgess) graduate from college and solidify a friendship that is destined to last a lifetime.

Emma looks to make the world a better place and Dexter looks for a place to go on the make. For the next 20 years, on July 15, the story relies (and is burdened) on annoying flashbacks of the vulnerable Emma and the chauvinistic, Dexter.

To the film’s credit, Hayworth did not gratuitously shed her clothes and the ‘f’ word was missing. Also missing was drama and a valid reason to identify with the characters.

Why the heck Emma, a brilliant and beautiful woman, hasn’t been swept off her feet by an eligible, handsome suitor in all those years, is as mystifying as her dedication to a shlub like Dexter.

The ending is a shocker but it is cushioned because, by that time, you will have stopped caring. 2 Bagels out of 4

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

CHLA, Mauli Ola Foundation Help CF Patients Hang Ten For most people, surfing is a fun sport. But for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients, it’s also therapy. That’s why Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the Mauli Ola Foundation and professional surfers from around the globe teamed up recently to teach youngsters with CF how to ride the waves at Santa Monica State Beach Surf Experience Day instructors included Kalani Robb, Kala Alexander, Teddy Navarro, Brian “T-City” Ortega, Josh Baxter, Sunny Garcia, Hans Hagen and Shawn Ward. Other celebrities taking part were actor Michael Papajohn (Spiderman, Thor).

“Mauli Ola takes a truly creative approach to this cause—their events provide CF awareness, education and a fun,

physical activity approach that has a positive, direct effect on patients and their families,” said Carmen Reyes, CF nurse specialist and program care manager at CHLA, who has screened CF patient candidates for surf days for several years.

“These events bring families together while getting CF patients exposed to the sun, physically active and in a saline environment.

“There is nothing that makes me happier than witnessing the first-hand benefits that the ocean gives CF patients. The CF/surf connection is truly amazing,” said James Dunlop, Mauli Ola president.

“This is our 50th event and we were proud to be working with Children’s Hospital in making our Santa Monica event the best CF Surf Experience possi-

ble.”

Mauli Ola pro surfers Robb, Alexander, Navarro and Papajohn visited CF patients at the hospital before the event distributing hats designed by Robb that could be personalized through art.

The Mauli Ola Foundation was established in 2007 by James and Charles Dunlop of Ambry Genetics and to date, the foundation has taught hundreds of CF patients to surf through free events and visited hundreds of patients around the United States.

Last month’s event marked the fourth annual Surf Experience Day in Santa Monica and the Mauli Ola Foundation’s 50th Surf Experience Date nationwide.

For more information, visit www.mauliola.org/events.html.

Names In The News...

Julie Van Hees-Aidner of Beverly Hills has been named to the 2011 board of directors of ACT Today! (Autism Care & Treatment Today!), a locally-based national non-profit that provides funding to families that cannot afford or access treatments their children with autism need.

A former Disney executive and a PR specialist, she founded JVH Communications—a luxury branding company based in Beverly Hills and New York.

In 2006, she launched Jewels et Jim, the first-ever line of luxury medical ID jewelry. Van Hees-Aidner, who was diagnosed with lupus in 1995, donates a portion of the jewelry line’s proceeds to lu-

pus and epilepsy charities. She also served on the board of directors for Lupus LA. Her newest ventures include Nature’s Harmony and Wellbeing, an Italian skincare company.

“The goal of ACT Today! and its board of directors is to introduce and help facilitate early and on-going treatment by providing the necessary resources (including referrals, funding and guidance) to individuals with autism and their families,” said Nancy AlspaughJackson, ACT Today! executive director. ***** Dr. Alfred Rubel, a 10-year resident, organized the 65th reunion of the USC

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Rubel, chairman of the class since graduation, said 10 men (the class was all male) and six wives attended last weekend’s event at Kate Mantilini.

Twenty-four members (all retired) out of a class of 72 are still surviving, says Rubel, who practiced in Santa Monica for 40 years before vision problems forced him to retire.

The class started out with 120 initial members, “but it was wartime,” Rubel said, “and they failed them out left and right.”

Didi Hirsch Sets Annual 5K Walk/Run For Suicide Prevention Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services will hold its 13th annual Alive & Running 5K Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention on Sunday, Sept. 25.

“Each year we lose 1,100 college students to suicide,” said Dr. Kita S. Curry, president and CEO of the nonprofit Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. “Their hopes and dreams are never realized…so this year we have asked Active Minds to exhibit Send Silence Packing to make this statistic real.

There will be a display of 1,100 backpacks and personal stories in honor of those lost to suicide at the event.”

The walk/run kicks off at 8 a.m. in Westchester, just north of LAX at West 88th Street and La Tijera Boulevard.

Proceeds from Alive and Running will directly benefit Didi Hirsch’s Suicide Prevention Center. Founded in 1958, the SPC provides critical services to those contemplating suicide and those affected by the suicide of loved ones.

Participants can sign up to register and be part a team or donate to a friend’s fundraising campaign. Registration fee for the 5K is $25; after Sept. 18 the fee is $30 (a tax deductible donation).

A free “Kiddie-K” (1K) will also be held following the start of the 5K. For more information or to sign up, visit www.aliveandrunning.org or e-mail aliveandrunning@didihirsch.org or info@didihirsch.org.

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much more there is to come.”

Bean said he recognized that public service was a commitment and a promise, and it would be unfair to the community to assume a responsibility that he would not be able to support to the absolute fullest or at the expense of his family.

“It has been a privilege to meet and discuss our schools with so many of my fellow citizens and I will continue to

TOP FUNDRAISER (Continued from page 5)

For the 2010 Relay for Life, Horace Mann raised approximately $1,500. This year, through the rallying support of Fuhrer, who is the Horace Mann Service Learning Coordinator, Team Horace Mann raised over $15,000 for the entire event.

“I saw an opportunity to educate the Horace Mann community about the disease and share the message that although people with cancer never chose to have it, they can choose how they deal with it,”

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mediums and organizational membership of various Commission members and the subjective and controversial nature of public art.

Councilmembers Julian Gold, Vice Mayor Willie Brien and Mayor Barry

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strive to serve our community in other ways,” he said. “Thank you to all those who have supported me.”

This, however, will not be the end of Bean’s service for the BHUSD. Bean currently serves on the Facilities Advisory Committee for the district. The committee will play a vital role in helping the board plan Measure E Bond expenditures.

When asked if he will ever consider running for the Board of Education in the future, Bean said he would “cross that bridge” when he comes to it.

Fuhrer said. “You can never give up hope.

My mom was the bravest woman I’ve ever known and she taught me how to handle life’s challenges with grace and courage.

She’ll always be my hero.”

The Relay for Life event took place on April 30 at El Rodeo. It was a 24-hour walkathon that raises funds for cancer research, which occurs annually in Beverly Hills. Fuhrer said Horace Mann will “be back” and participate in next years fundraising event. For more information on Relay For Life in Beverly Hills visit www.relayforlife.org/beverlyhillsca.

Brucker ultimately supported the reduction to increase efficiency.

Due to a vacancy, there are currently six seated members serving on the Fine Arts Commission. Similar to the way in which the Human Relations Commission will be reduced, City staff recommended that the Fine Arts Commission be reduced through attrition.

Savar said his experience with the team has been “amazing.”

“I am so proud of these boys and I’m happy the city is starting to recognize my team,” Savar said. “If they can help me in any way they are helping their own children.”

Those, ages 18 to 24, interested in trying out for the Wilshire Athletic Football Club should attend tryouts on Wednesday or Friday next week at 5:30 p.m. in El Rodeo, the same time and place as practices during the season.

For more information on the team, email Savar at ramyn@ramynsavar.com.

ized the kids are all from Beverly Hills and (allowed us) to practice at the school.

Those are the three main adults to give (my team) props).”

Although the team started as a group of misfits, they were instant champions.

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The Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Originally the team was made up of UCLA has been in the business for only Beverly Hills residents but now more than 20 years and served a broad Savar said there are also students from range of borrowers from first-time UCLA and USC. He has had 22 members of his team every year since 2007 and has homebuyers to celebrity clients. She is helped 120 kids since the inception of the a specialist in working with family law attorneys and pioneered educating team.

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By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 19). School is never out for you. You learn all year long, and the more you learn the more you earn. You’ll separate yourself from the other contenders and win a key position in September. Your network of friends grows in November, and winter is filled with festivities. Kismet happens on a weekend getaway. Capricorn and Libra people adore you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are not always in the mood to communicate. This morning, you’d rather enjoy silence than catch up on everyone else’s business.

Turn off the media and relax.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You listen when a loved one talks.

But more than that, you always hear–with your ears as well as your heart–what is being expressed. You are cherished for these qualities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Some preparation will be required to make social interactions go smoothly. When you don’t know what to say to a person, you may reveal too much about topics that are actually irrelevant to the situation at hand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

You may not share your friend’s point of view or agree with everything this person says, but you will be enriched and expanded by the relationship nonetheless.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.

21). You have moments of being purely loving and accepting of what is–even when “what is” is changing rapidly. You’ll move with the changes–fluid, graceful, no resistance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There will be moments when silence will communicate far beyond words. There will also be moments when silence will communicate nothing–which might be precisely what should be communicated on the topic.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

True riches cannot be bought.

But the kind that can be bought will still have great appeal today, as you are in the mood to invest. You’ll show your excellent taste with a purchase.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). In some regard, you are massively ambitious. Keep plowing ahead, and you’ll gain ground.

Don’t ask too many questions.

Right now, it’s fine to stay a bit naive about what is possible–that’s better than being jaded!

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You have a gift for economy, especially verbal and written economy. You have a concise way of expressing yourself, and because of this, people get your point right away.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20).

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Social situations go better when you give yourself something to do. And because of your willingness to make yourself useful and help in whatever way needed, you'll meet new people.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You’re meant to lead now. Take charge of a situation, but do so quietly and humbly. You will bring out the best in others and find ways to utilize their unique qualities and talents.

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Joan Mangum Jill Black Zalben received Beyond Shelter’s 2011 Inspiration award at a “Sunday Brunch with Jill,” held at the Mark for Events.

Jill sits on the Beyond Shelter board which “Housing First” program helps homeless families move from shelters into permanent, affordable, rental housing in neighborhoods throughout L.A. County, and then provides six months of case management and services giving them the chance to rebuild and improve their lives. Guests were moved by Terry Gray who presented Jill with her award. He and his family were homeless when he was in the 5th grade. When Jill heard that despite his family’s challenges, Terry had earned a full scholarship to UCLA and needed a laptop, she made sure he had one.

Among the 200 on hand were Jill’s parents, philanthropists Joyce and Stanley Black. Their tradition of helping those less fortunate was passed on to their daughter. When accepting the award, Jill said: “My father couldn’t walk by a homeless person without giving them something.” Jill has passed the torch of philanthropy to her children Zach and Torrie. Also there to celebrate were Jill’s sister Janis Black Warner and her husband Doug, Rabbi David Baron, Rabbi Mark Borowitz from Beit T’Shuvah, Severyn Askenazy, Arthur Kassel, fellow boardmember, Alison Myers with husband Scott with their children, Lovey Dash, Amy Furie, Vicki and Don Kipper, Kamran Nahai, Jill Roach with her daughter Justine, Tom Safran, Benton and Darren Weinstock, Warren Jason with Susan Fried, Karen Locke, Melissa Torme-March, Allan Alexander, and Antonio Manning from JP Morgan Chase Global Philanthropy.

Two single mothers who are Beyond Shelter “graduates” were recognized for their efforts in overcoming homelessness and poverty.

Beyond Shelter’s nationally recognized program has helped more than 5,000 homeless people to move back into permanent housing with an 85 percent success rate. ****** Rochelle Gores Fredston, owner of Arcade boutique on Melrose, held a launch party to celebrate the founding of her new charitable organization, Philanthropic Society Los Angeles. Held at the Beverly Hills home of her father, Alec Gores (founder/ chairman/CEO of The Gores Group, a private equity firm), guests snacked on small bites while networking and discussing plans for the new group. Rochelle's goal in starting PSLA is to bring together a group forward-minded young professionals from the local social scene dedicated to helping the children and families of Children's Institute, Inc. by raising funds and awareness for CII while connecting with fellow philanthropists and professionals.

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Page 20 | August 19, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0041106 Title Order No. 110032714 APN No. 5559006-019 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/15/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ANTHONY MURPHY, A SINGLE MAN, dated 07/15/2005 and recorded 07/21/05, as Instrument No. 051723721, in Book, Page), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 09/12/2011 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, Los Angeles, CA 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: 8787 SHOREHAM DRIVE # B9, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $316,078.13. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created

by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

DATED: 08/18/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 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.

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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 ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011067428 The following is/are doing business as: MUSICAL TV 2091 W. 30th St., Los Angeles, CA 90018; Desdeaquitv.com LLC 2091 W. 30th St., Los Angeles, CA 90018; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Josefa Interiano, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 19, 2011; Published: August 12, 19, 26, September 02, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011067431 The following is/are doing business as: DATV MAGAZINE 2091 W. 30th St., Los Angeles, CA 90018; Desdeaquitv.com LLC 2091 W. 30th St., Los Angeles, CA 90018; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Josefa Interiano, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 19, 2011; Published: August 12, 19, 26, September 02, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011067425 The following is/are doing business as: MISS INDEPENDENCIA EL SALVADOR MAGAZINE 1326 W. 92nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90044; Edith Merino 1326 W. 92nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90044; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Edith Merino; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 19, 2011; Published: August 12, 19, 26, September 02, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011078837 The following is/are doing business as: INKLINGS ENTERTAINMENT 901 N. Vendome St., Los Angeles, CA 90026; Naomi Ollis 901 N. Vendome St., Los Angeles, CA 90026; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Naomi Ollis; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2011; Published: August 19, 26, September 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011080059 The following is/are doing business as: CHAN CHI ZEN ENERGY, THE LIFESTYLES OF FIT AND FABULOUS 256 S. Robertson Blvd. #811, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The Artizen Living, Inc. 256 S. Robertson Blvd. #811, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Clara Chan, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 11, 2011; Published: August 19, 26, September 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011080083 The following is/are doing business as: KTC LIGHT 3567 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90020; Koreatown Collective, LLC 3567 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90020; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Janice Hardoon, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 11, 2011; Published: August 19, 26, September 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011080092 The following is/are doing business as: FREEMAN GIRL PRODUCTIONS 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #406, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Kelli Freeman 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #406, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Amy Freeman 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #406, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kelli Freeman, Partner; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 11, 2011; Published: August 19, 26, September 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C

BEVERLY HILLS

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POLICE BLOTTER BURGLARY Occurred between 6 p.m. on 8/12 and 2 p.m. in 9400 block of Brighton Way. Unknown suspect entered location and stole computer with adapter. Loss $2,600 Occurred between noon and 6 p.m. on 8/5 in 8300 block of Wilshire Blvd.

Unknown suspect entered victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole property.

Loss $2,800 Occurred at 5:05 a.m. on 8/8 in 400 block of S. Oakhurst Dr. Unknown suspect entered secured subterranean garage and used pry tool to enter victim’s locked vehicle but fled without property.

Occurred around 4:08 a.m. on 8/8 in 400 block of N. Palm Dr. Suspect: Male White, 20, 5'10'', 165, brown hair–entered subterranean garage on bicycle, opened victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole property.

Loss $4,560 Occurred between 7/14 and 8/8 in 100 block N. Robertson Blvd. Suspect: Male Hispanic, 27, 5'08'', 150, black hair and brown eyes–entered victim’s suite and stole property.

Occurred around 4:08 a.m. on 8/8 in 400 block of N. Palm Dr. Same suspect as above entered subterranean garage, opened victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole property.

Loss $150 Occurred between 5 p.m. on 8/5 and 9 a.m. on 8/8 in 400 block of S. Oakhurst Dr. Unknown suspect entered garage, opened victim’s vehicle and stole property.

Loss $300 Occurred between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. on 8/10 in 1200 block of Beverly Green Dr. Unknown suspect entered residence via unlocked screen door and stole property.

Loss $3,851 Occurred at 4:49 a.m. on 8/14 in 1100 block of Calle Vista Dr. Suspect #1: Male Hispanic, 30, 5'08'', 170. Suspect #2: Male Hispanic, 30, 5'08'', 180–observed jumping over fence at residential construction site but fled when officers arrived.

ASSAULT Occurred between 10:35 and 11:35 a.m. on 8/9 in 8400 block of Wilshire Blvd.

Engaged victim in verbal altercation which escalated into physical violence with the latter receiving minor injuries.

Occurred at 11:45 a.m. on 8/9 in 200 block of N. La Peer Dr. Suspect scratched and bit victim’s right forearm during verbal argument.

Occurred between 6 p.m. on 8/8 and 9 p.m. on 8/9 in 400 block of N. Oakhurst Dr. Suspect: Male White, 30, 5'11'', 170, brown hair and blue eyes–after verbal argument with victim inflicted various injuries to the latters arms and hands.

Occurred at 2:02 p.m. on 8/12 in 400 block of N. Bedford Dr. Suspect kicked both legs of victim causing the latter to fall.

GRAND THEFT Occurred about 11 a.m. on 8/9 in 8600 block of Wilshire Blvd.

Suspect: Male Black, 40, 5'10'', 170, black hair–walked into location posing as service employee, entered victim’s office and stole wallet from purse.

Loss $1,200 Occurred about 10:41 a.m. on 8/12 in 200 block of S. Beverly Dr. Unknown male suspect entered business through front door and stole victim’s purse from chair.

Loss $980 Occurred about noon on 8/12 in 300 block of N. Beverly Dr. Two unknown male suspects entered store and when one distrated sales associate, the other stole several pieces of underwear.

Occurred about 5:30 p.m. on 8/13 in 9600 block of Brighton Way. Suspect: Female White, 30, 5'01'', blonde/strawberry hair and brown eyes–stole clothing from rack with crime capyured on surveillance video.

Loss $5,545 Occurred between 3/3 and 4/27 in 1000 block of N. Rexford Dr. Suspect #1: Female Hispanic, 34, 5'04'', 155, black hair and brown eyes. Suspect #2: Female Hispanic, 28, 5'03'', 145, black hair and brown eyes–stole numerous antique boxes from victim’s residence, then attempted to sell them the consignment store.

Loss $150,000 FORGERY Occurred between 11/9/09 and 7/12 in 9400 block of Wilshire Blvd. Suspect #1: Male Asian, 50, black hair. Suspect #2: Male Asian, 30, black hair–opened bank account, deposited checks, then withdrew money before checks were verified.

Occurred between 2/8/02 and 5/1 in 1000 block of N. Rexford Dr. Unknown suspect forged victim’s signature on legal documents.

Occurred between 3 a.m. on 8/7 and 5 p.m. on 8/12 in 100 block of N. Gale Dr. Suspect: Male White–used false ad to trick victim into sending money.

Loss $230 IDENTITY THEFT Occurred on 7/27 in 400 block of S. Maple Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’s personal information to open an account and make various charges.

Occurred between 7 p.m. on 8/3 and 10 a.m. on 8/9 in 100 block of N. Hamilton Dr. Unknown suspect obtained victim’s personal information and attempted to open credit card account.

Occurred between 9/1/10 and 7/25 in 300 block of N. Maple Dr. Unknown suspects used victim’s personal information to open a service account.

Occurred between 1:57 p.m. on 8/6 and midnight on 8/9 in 9400 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect used victim’s business information to pose as an employee to gain access to movie premieres.

BEVERLY HILLS 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 meet-

PUBLIC NOTICES ing. 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 800892-6902 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 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 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 asso-

ciation, 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 09-02-2011 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) 7302727 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 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10CA001841 Order No. 100303486 APN: 4340-024-103 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

August 19, 2011 | Page 21 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, towit: $567,205.82 (Estimated*) *Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and 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 Trustee Sale No. 729261CA Loan No. 3013814052 Title Order No. 080165987-CAMAI 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 08-26-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06-262007, 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: 4337005-084 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: 08-05-2011 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

Page 22 | August 19, 2011 PREQUALIFICATION PACKAGE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROXBURY COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT 12-09 Due Date: 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Submit Statement to: City Clerk City of Beverly Hills 455 N. Rexford Drive Room 290 Beverly Hills, CA. 90210 Identify Statement Package as: Confidential Prequalification Statement for the Construction of the Roxbury Community Center PROJECT 12-09 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS AND PREQUALIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR: THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROXBURY COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Notice is hereby given that the City of Beverly Hills (“CITY”) has determined that all bidders for the construction of the Construction of the Roxbury Community Center in the City of Beverly Hills (“PROJECT”), must be prequalified prior to submitting a bid on that PROJECT. It is mandatory that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, fully complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by the CITY to be on the final qualified Bidders list.

No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements. If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid. The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is the date shown on the cover page.

[Insert time, including a.m. or p.m., and date - month, day, year]~Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible, so that they may be notified of omissions of information to be remedied or of their prequalification status in advance of the prequalification deadline for this PROJECT.

Contractors with respect to whether each Contractor is qualified to bid on the PROJECT, and reserves the right to check other sources available. The CITY’s decision will be based on objective evaluation criteria.

irregularities and omissions in the information contained in the prequalification application submitted, and to make all final determinations.

The CITY may also determine at any time that the prequalification process will be suspended for the PROThe CITY reserves the JECT and the PROright to adjust, increase, JECT will be bid without limit, suspend or rescind prequalification. the prequalification rating based on subse- Contractors may submit quently learned informa- prequalification packtion. Contractors whose ages during regular rating changes suffi- working hours on any ciently to disqualify them day that the offices of will be notified, and the CITY are open. given an opportunity for Contractors who submit a hearing consistent a complete prequalificawith the hearing proce- tion package will be dures described below notified of their qualificafor appealing a prequali- tion status no later than fication rating. ten business days after the Due Date.

While it is the intent of the prequalification The CITY may refuse to questionnaire and docu- grant prequalification ments required there- where the requested with to assist the CITY in information and materidetermining bidder als are not provided by responsibility prior to bid the Due Date indicated and to aid the CITY in above. There is no selecting the lowest appeal from a refusal for responsible bidder, nei- an incomplete or late ther the fact of prequali- application, but re-applification, nor any pre- cation for a later project qualification rating, will is permitted. Neither the preclude the CITY from closing time for submita post-bid consideration ting prequalification and determination of packages for this PROwhether a bidder has JECT will be changed in the quality, fitness, order to accommodate capacity and experience supplementation of to satisfactorily perform incomplete submisthe proposed work, and sions, or late submishas demonstrated the sions, unless requested requisite trustworthi- by the CITY in its sole ness. discretion.

The prequalification package should be submitted under seal to the City Clerk at the address shown on the cover page. That page also indicates how the package should be identified.

The prequalification packages submitted by Contractors are not public records and are not open to public inspection.

All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law.

However, the contents may be disclosed to third parties for purpose of verification, or investigation of substantial allegations, or in an appeal hearing. State law requires that the names of contractor applying for prequalification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the Contact Information page of this questionnaire will be used for that purpose.

Each questionnaire must be signed under penalty of perjury in the manner designated in the Certification, by an individual who has the legal authority to bind the Contractor on whose behalf that person is signing. If any information provided by a Contractor becomes inaccurate, the Contractor must immediately notify the CITY and provide updated Answers to questions accurate information in contained in the attached writing, under penalty of questionnaire are perjury. required. The CITY will use these documents as The CITY reserves the the basis of rating right to waive minor

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PUBLIC NOTICES shall, in writing, be advised of the basis for the City’s pre-qualification determination.

The hearing shall be conducted by a panel consisting of three members of the Department of Public Works & Transportation senior management staff (the “Appeals Panel”). The Appeals Panel shall consider any evidence presented by the Contractor, whether or not the evidence is presented in compliance with formal rules of evidence. The Contractor will be given the opportunity to present evidence, information and arguments as to why the Contractor believes it should be pre-qualified.

Within one week after the conclusion of the hearing, the Appeals Panel will render a written determination as to whether the Contractor is prequalified. It is the intention of the CITY that the date for the submission and opening of bids will not be delayed or postponed to allow for completion of an appeal process.

PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO JGUERRERO @BEVERLYHILLS.ORG WITH YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO KEEP APRISED OF ANY UPDATED INFORMATION THAT MAY BE ISSUED In addition to a contrac- PRIOR TO YOUR tor’s failure to be pre- SUBMITTAL qualified pursuant to the scoring system set forth The full prequalificain the prequalification tion package can be package, a Contractor found on the City of may be found not pre- Beverly Hills website: qualified for either omission of or falsification of, Type the following webany requested informa- site address in your browser: www.beverlytion. hills.org. Click on the titled “Doing Where a timely and link completed application Business” at the top of results in a rating below the webpage, followed that necessary to pre- by clicking on the “Bid qualify, an appeal can Information” link. Once be made by the unsuc- on that webpage, select cessful Contractor. An the “Current Project appeal is begun by the Administration Capital contractor delivering Project Bids” and click notice to the CITY of its on the “PREQUALIFIPACKAGE appeal of the decision CATION with respect to its pre- FOR THE CONSTRUCqualification rating, no TION OF THE ROXCOMMUNITY later than two business BURY days following notifica- CENTER” link. tion that it is not prequalified. The notice of PROJECT appeal shall include an DESCRIPTION address where the conPROJECT is tractor wishes to receive The notice of the appeal approximately 26,000 sf hearing. Without a time- and will be located withThe Roxbury ly appeal, the contractor in waives any and all rights Memorial Park in the to challenge the deci- City of Beverly Hills. sion of the CITY, The PROJECT will be whether by administra- constructed in three Phase 1 tive process, judicial phases. process or any other includes the demolition legal process or pro- of approximately 50% of the existing Roxbury ceeding.

Community Center and If the Contractor gives a portion of the surface the required notice of parking lot; the portions appeal, a hearing shall of the building and parkbe conducted no earlier ing that remain must than five business days remain open and in full after the CITY’s receipt operation through the of the notice of appeal completion of phase 2, and not later than five which is construction of business days prior to the new Community the date of the Notice Center facility and surInviting Bids for this face parking lot. Phase Project. Prior to the 3 includes the demolihearing, the Contractor tion of the remaining

existing Community SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT Center and remaining CASE NO: CU-10-020 surface parking lot, and TO DEFENDANTS: the reconstruction of sur- NOTICE SUNLAND INDUSTRIES, LLC a California face parking in that area. limited liability company, FREDERICK P. WEINER Some of the features of the new Roxbury Community Center will consist of a sports gymnasium, exercise room, several meeting rooms, a branch library, commercial grade catering kitchen and open office area. The work consists of demolition of the existing Community Center including restrooms, walls, ceilings, ducts, remaining furnishings, and other portions of the building. The construction consists of the construction of exterior walls with finishes of glass and stone, interior walls, ceiling, floor finishes, duct work, built-in cabinetry, restrooms, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.

The current estimate is approximately $15 million. A 10% bidder’s security or bid bond will be required to bid, and the selected lowest responsible bidder will be required to provide 100% performance & payment bonds.

—————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-438696-VF Order #: 110189574-CA-GTI 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

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

No. 20071436792 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES 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. 4340-021050 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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.co m Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 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 ————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011080004 The following is/are doing business as: 1) B.T.N.S. 2) BTNS 2520 W. 6th St. 3rd Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90057; Buttons by DA, LLC 2520 W. 6th St. 3rd Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90057; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 01, 2011: Yonathan Abenaim, Manager; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 11, 2011; Published: August 19, 26, September 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011080059 The following is/are doing business as: CHAN CHI ZEN ENERGY, THE LIFESTYLES OF FIT AND FABULOUS 256 S. Robertson Blvd. #811, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The Artizen Living, Inc. 256 S. Robertson Blvd. #811, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Clara Chan, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 11, 2011; Published: August 19, 26, September 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C

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LEGAL SERVICES

COMPUTER CONSULTANT

UNLAWFUL DETAINER

COMPUTER REPAIR MAINTENANCE & TRAINING SERVICE

by GUIDO

Landlords Only

Talented, Former CHAUFFEUR Providers of Beverly Hills Salon Personal Chauffeurs Hairstylist is Y o u r C a r Our Driver Back & Available or for House Calls.

Our Car - Our Driver License & References

Don’t Drink and Drive 24/7 Service 310/502-7212 Discreet & Professional Cell: 808/280-6690 Available.

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Tai Chi Classes

in Brentwood

Please call or email 310/999-8586 jonchauffeur@yahoo.com

————— SEEKING P/T POSITION as

Nutrition Consultant, or In-Store Nutrition Sales Rep. Or Health Writer/Editor.

Experienced Aggresive I am a highly qualified Beginners & Advanced Experienced Consultant, Web Writer & technician with many years Starting Monday, Trial Lawyer Certified Nutritionist.

Over 20 yrs Experience of experience in computPlease Call Melody: Sept 12, 2011 er services and training, 310/559-7953

Call 310/273-8834

45 SCHOOLS & INSTRUCTION

PRO PIANO LESSONS

delivering a simple, costeffective, reliable & efficient IT solution. First H/S $50, subsequent H/S $75.

King Vigor Consulting Guido: 310/980-6450

Pat Akers, teacher

18yrs w/B.H. Adult School

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310.339.7463

ELDERLY CARE SERVICES

p.akers@gmail.com

IS IT TIME TO

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GET IN SHAPE?

Fair / Flexible Rates.

Facebook, Etc...

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

Certified Nutritionist with Great References “Will Guarantee Results”

~ 646/388-2762 ~ HAVE FUN WITH MUSIC!

* Senior Discounts *

• Technique BASIC • Theory COMPUTER • Repertoire Internet, E-mail and • Composition C LASSICAL , J AZZ , Video Game Instruction B LUES , R OCK .

——————— All Levels & All Ages. Exp’d Patient Trainer.

Professional Teacher w/ Masters from NYU. E-mail, Skype, Games,

310/838-3944

NEED HELP? WE UNDERSTAND...

CAREGIVER Certified Nurses Aid with 22 years experience and excellent refernces.

Clean DMV record and insured car. Avail 5-7 days.

Contact Ash at Cell 310/430-0997 Home 310/558-8096

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Good Company.

Great People.

We provide in-home care and companionship to help you remain independent and happy at home.

If you need help and would like a free in-home assessment please call us at:

323-932-8700

alden.truby@gmail.com

VOICE / PIANO O N E - O N - O N E COMPUTER LESSONS

Years of Experience Repair & Training A t Yo u r as Professional • Home or Office • Singer/Musician/Teacher.

• Installation • Setup • BM-Northwestern • Software Training • Univ. School of Music • Internet • MARLA 323/377-1790 CALL E. STURM: www.marlajones.com 310/459-0895

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE?

I LOVE TO SHOP FOR YOU.

We can help YOU!

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I’LL HELP YOU PUT TOGETHER AN OUTFIT FROM HEAD TO TOE FOR ANY OCCASION! We provide experienced

Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s for seniors needing CompuMax ————— companions to drive them to COMPUTER 9016 W. Pico Blvd SPECIALIST Los Angeles 90035 FREELANCE doctors, prepare meals, Specializing in: - On-Site Custom Call (310) 288-0000 ACCOUNTANT light housekeeping, etc...

Computer Service FREE ESTIMATE Flexible service and We offer responsible and - PC & MAC - Hardware Notebook Specialist nurturing care. Our staff is flexible pricing. /Software thoroughly screened and - DSL / Cable / Dial Up Repair Mac, PC & Printers Hire hourly or - Troubleshooting Firewalls, Networking we care. Live In/Out. per project.

- Anti-Virus & More...

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Virus & Spam Removal

- Local References ********* 310/275-DAVE Backup & Data recovery Mario Villagran, MBA or email: Notebook LCD replacement David@ 818-416-7511 TechnoEntomology.com sales@cacompumax.com

Call Lisa 24hrs.

323/877-8121 323/806-9498

————— NEED HELP? FREE IF YOU PROVIDE ACCOMODATION. Kind American lady is available. Fluent French, Spanish and Italian.

Great References.

Judith: 310/205-2542

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Fashion/Jewelry/Make-Up, Errands/Groceries/etc.

Susann: 310/560-4092 SENIOR DISCOUNTS AVAIL.

MAMA’S HOME CARE 323/655-2622 SENIORS:

Call 310/850-1903

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Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded.

Live in or out.

• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST • Caregivers • CNA • CHHA

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

I Am a Companion/ Caregiver 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.

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

310.859.0440

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OFFICE & STORES FOR LEASE

OFFICE & STORES FOR LEASE

CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES

WANTED TO RENT

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

CENTURY CITY WANTED to RENT 1

PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MEDICAL

7th flr. Corner w/ Awesome Professional, N/E Unobstructed Views Quiet Gentleman.

Exquisite Remodel Non-smoker. No pets.

Dazzling Kitchen+Baths 14 Years at Current Home 2 + 2 • $599,000 Beverly Hills Home.

Beverly Drive PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL

************* 560 sq. ft.

OFFICE SPACE

************* Great location w/ views and parking available Call: 310/395-7272 or email:

ROOM FOR RENT gary@westhillmgmt.com For Beverly Hills Salon & Spa

with many amenities 310/276-7600 x.203

Screened, Bonded and Committed to TLC Health Care at its Best!

CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES

KELEMEN P I C O / F A I R F A X REAL ESTATE 966-0900 5768 W. PICO BL. (310) all listings are on ————— Excellent Location centurycityliving.com BEVERLY HILLS This Weeks Listings 500 SQ. FT. BEAUTY SALON CENTURY PARK EAST * * * * * * * $720/MO. 2-Stations For Rent $449,000 Parking Available

Call 323-298-7887 I WA N T T O B E Y O U R C A R E G I V E R / C O M PA N I O N , ONE CALL MANAGES ALL YOUR NEEDS Refined Professional Compassionate Gentleman, To Facilitate Daily Activities.

Energetic, Honest & Caring. With car for Shopping, Outings, Dr’s. Appointment’s, Etc.

T OP R EFERENCES • F LEXIBLE S CHEDULE

• R E A S O N A B L E R AT E S •

Steven: 310/246-9228

Great Location & parking.

Please Call:

310/281-0134

————— BUSY AND WELL

Call 310/779-6727

————— One Month FREE RENT

*** FOR LEASE *** ESTABLISHED SALON *BEVERLY HILLS* IN BEVERLY HILLS 489 S. Robertson Bl. HAS 3 STATIONS 500sf. - 1,000sf.

FOR RENT

2 - HAIRSTYLIST 1- MANICURIST

Single Studio Offices.

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OFFICE & STORES FOR LEASE

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Our premiere private duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients.

CNA’s, CHHA's, MA's preferred.

Great paying positions available throughout Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Bel Aire, Pacific Palisades and San Fernando Valley.

Please call (323) 932-8700

Professional appearance.

310/274-7988

WILSHIRE BLVD

RETAIL FRONTAGE & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES * ** NO NNN All Utilities Included.

Must Lease Now!

Small complex, OFFICE SPACE B.H.+Westside Area N e a r Wilshire on C a l l 3 1 0 / 2 3 7 - 2 9 7 7 Management/ or 713/266-1444 Santa Monica Blvd. ————— Maintenance Up to 3,800 Experience a Plus.

MIRACLE MILE

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Available immediately Fax Resume: Building signage 310/829-2630 available Or Email: THEROBERTSCO @ THEROBERTSCO . COM

Contact Kosha 310/691-5520

PATIO CONDO

FAST TRUSTEE SALE $735,000

$1,100,000

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Great People Make GOOD COMPANY

PARK PLACE

PREMIER COLLECTION

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PRIME BEVERLY H I L L S

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

BELOW MARKET RATE!

90

Newly Renovated

$427,000

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

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1 & 2 - PERSON RESIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

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

Unique space, all amenities, skylights, high ceilings. Above standard improvements.

Great Location Great Parking.

Call 310/246-1365

BEVERLY HILLS RESIDENT OF 20 YEARS • BONDED

• Creative Space • Mid-Century Bldg.

Exposed brick/ 2 conference rooms/ LACMA view.

Spacious work stations.

323/954-1318 • WILSHIRE/FAIRFAX •

3 + 2 /2 • $1,350,000 w/ parking & fridge.

Or Lease • $5,900 in Beverly Hills, CENTURY TOWERS Westside, Adj. Areas

310/246-9228 CENTURY PARK EAST 14th flr. w/ Jetliner Views EXCELLENT REFERENCES. of BH, Downtown + Mountains Too! GORGEOUS RENOVATION Executive Seeking

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• DIANA COOK •

270

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 •

GUESTHOUSE

BEVERLY HILLS

6210 WILSHIRE BL. @ FAIRFAX AVE. MOVE-IN SPECIAL OFFICES FOR LEASE

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

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

to (Sub)Lease

Spacious, Quiet 310/203-8333 2+2 Condo i n Beverly Hills, A STEAL ON Century City or WILHIRE CORRIDOR Wilshire Corridor.

COLDWELL BANKER • BH

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Upper flr., secure prkg., WITH VIEW good closetspace.

2 BD. + 2.5 + DEN Prefer gas utilities.

(Could be 3rd Bdrm) 310/349-7070 ******* Prestigious High Rise YOGA TEACHER is Building with full LOOKING For amenities including GUESTHOUSE washer/dryer in unit.

For more information For Reduced Rent in Exchange Contact Pari (Agt) For Services : 310/273-8393 Exercising, shopping, errands, etc.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

Perdita: 310/570-3395 EMPLOYED BY CITY OF BH. EXCELLENT REFERENCES.

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GUESTHOUSE or $549,000 Vacation Close ROOM WANTED

by Quiet, Responsible to Home, Employed Whenever You Full-Time Single Man. Want To! Non-drinker. Non-Smoker.

New Gorgeous Custom Home with Lake Rights,

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

Willing to Work up to 20-hrs./wk.

For Reduced Rent, shopping, errands, light housework, etc.

323/527-5296

407 GARAGE/ STORAGE

BRENTWOOD 922 S. Barrington Av.

2-Car Garage For Rent.

Private.

For vehicles only.

Remote controlled.

818/669-1990 1 BLK TO SAN VICENTE SHOPS & DINING.

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

Close to Beach .

310/393-3547

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UNFURNISHED

UNFURNISHED

UNFURNISHED

APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS

OPEN SUNDAY ¥ 1-3 1261 Coldwater Canyon Dr

858 BEDFORD ST.

SANTA MONICA

3 Bd. + 2 Ba. LOWER DUPLEX

GORGEOUS BEVERLY HILLS 4 BDRM PRIVATE ESTATE

OPEN SAT & SUN 11AM-3PM

310/775-5226

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

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

4th

St.

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* * * 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath * Large fireplace, balcony, dishwasher, intercom entry, elevator, prkg., pool.

• Close to Beach • 310/393-3547

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

Beverly Hills North of Wilshire 310/800-3452

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UPPER DUPLEX SHOWPLACE PRIME HANCOCK PARK

2BR-2BA-Den 1920’s Italian Villa $3950/mo - 216 Mansfield Av. MOVE-IN SPECIAL 843 4 St. 1 Bedroom • • Over 2500 sq. ft. Hardwood Floors, 1 MONTH FREE RENT 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • 1 B a t h • Deco kitchen/bath, Formal Dining Room, Heated pool, balcony, a/c, • GORGEOUS UNITS • Washer/Dryer in Unit, Parking included. dishwasher, controlled Central air, large Beverly Hills Adj. access, elevator, 310.456.1070 www.artdecoapts.com balcony, pool, elevator,

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2nd floor unit, hardwood floors, a/c, 2-closets, laundry room, parking.

Please Call:

310/600-6287

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

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BEVERLY HILLS

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922 S. Barrington Av.

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

CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. 818/669-1990

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laundry room, parking.

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on-site laundry, intercom entry.

WEST L.A. 4 Blks. to Beach. 320 N. La Peer Dr. 1628 Westgate Ave. 1415 Brockton Ave. • 310/246-0290 • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 2 B drm. + 2 B ath In The HEART of CLOSE TO B r i g h t & A i r y.

1 B drm. + 1 B ath BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE S H O P S & D I N I N G Dishwasher, N EWLY R EMODELED .

170 N. Crescent Dr. Intercom entry, on-sight Patio, stove, fridge, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath WESTWOOD parking, on-sight dishwasher, on-sight 10905 Ohio Ave. laundry facility. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ laundry, parking.

Large & Bright. • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • 310/820-1810 • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • C LOSE T O S HOPS Pool, a/c, balcony, • • Single • • SANTA MONICA & R ESTAURANTS . fridge, stove, laundry Bright, controlled access, 213/663-8513 rm., prkg., intercom balcony, pool, elevator, 427 Montana Ave. • Single •• • entry, elevator.

• • laundry fac., prkg.

WEST L.A. C L O S E T O S H O P S Close To U.C.L.A. Hardwood floors, Controlled access, 1343 Carmelina Ave. 310/477-6856 & R ESTAURANTS . garage, laundry facility. = = = = = 310/385-9169 Close to Beach.

• WESTWOOD • - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 310/393-3547 10933 Rochester Ave. Bright, on-site

310/929-0610

WEST L.A.

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Border of Jr. Executive laundry, On-site ~ W E S T ~ BEVERLY HILLS 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath BRENTWOOD SANDI LEWIS, AGENT • 310-770-4111 L OS A NGELES 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. Spacious, balcony, 11730 Sunset Blvd. parking. Close to transportation.

12424 TeXaS Ave. • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • a/c, fireplace, pool, • Jr. Executive • • N EAR B EVERLY & • 310/654-1507 • controlled access, • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • Rooftop pool, • • BEVERLY HILLS • Jr. Executive • laundry fac., parking. deck, gym, central air, D OHENY Very Nice Unit.

527 N. Crescent Dr. Controlled access, ELEGANT ~ V E RY L A R G E ~ Dishwasher, air conditioning, stove, Close To U.C.L.A. elevator, intercom entry, *BEVERLY HILLS* 310/473-5061 5 Bdrm.+31/2 Bath on-sight laundry, parking. 8725 Clifton Way VINTAGE GEM balcony, on-site elevator, laundry Den, living & dining B RENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE • 1 Bdrm.+ • NEWLY RE-DONE • laundry, covered prkg. facility, parking. ~ WEST ~ rooms. Hardwood flrs., ~ 310/476-3824 ~ 1 Den+2 Bath • 2 Bdrm + 1 / 2 Bath 310/654-1507 • 310/247-8689 • LOS ANGELES large backyard, Lrg. unit. Balcony, + Family Room central air, marble CLOSE TO CEDARS-SINAI, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath BRENTWOOD Walk-in closet, BEVERLY CENTER & Appliances. Formal din., kitchen, stainless steel BEVERLY HILLS * * * * * * * 11666 Goshen Ave.

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appliances. Pet ok. spacious living, hardwood $7,800/Month floors, fireplace,central air, By Appt.-Call Soraya: 310/470-1513 W/D hookups.Garage/ hobby/party annex.

MOUNTAIN VIEWS PRIVATE TREE-FILLED YARD. 3BD. + 2BA. HOME Security sys., gardener. With gourmet kitchen, swimming pool, 2 car 310/275-1500 garage. 15 min. to BH Off Mullholland Drive.

BEVERLY HILLS $7,000 • Furnished $6,000 • Unfurnished For Lease 3508 Cody Road Modern Spanish Style Villa With Sherman Oaks, 91403 4 Bdrm.+3 Bath Also available for sale +Complete 1 Bdrm. Call 818/905-1915

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Guesthouse

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Beautifully done with marble, granite and hardwood floors.

Gated and secured.

Must See To Appreciate. $5,750/Month

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• OPEN HOUSE • Sun. • 1-5pm 324 S. Almont Dr. Elly: 310/930-6252

426 ROOMS FOR RENT

BEVERLY HILLS

218 S. Tower Dr.

• • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Bath • Old World Charm!

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

Close to restaurants & shopping.

323/651-2598

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MISSION” GHOST WRITING

• WESTWOOD • L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL

* * * * * * • 2 Bd.’s+2 Ba.’s • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 6-Month Lease Avail.

South Wetherly Dr.

* * * * * * Every Extra Luxury:

Each w/ full bath.

Laundry room avail.

Starting at $700 Please Call:

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

2-ROOMS for RENT

310/275-4364

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

• Close to UCLA •

• 310/864-0319 •

Patio, stove, intercom entry, laundry (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) controlled access, facility, elevator, prkg.

• 1 Bd. +Loft+11/2 Ba. on-site laundry, prkg. **CENTURY CITY** 1307 • Single +Loft+11/2 Ba. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Barry Ave. Close to Cedars, • Singles 2220 S. Beverly Glen 310/473-1509 Central air/heat, restaurants, shopping • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • SMALL QUIET BLDG. fireplace, patio, & transportation.

• • Single • • controlled access, • 310/246-3889 • • L o t s o f • • BRENTWOOD • • • Character & Charm! 872 S. Westgate Ave. pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.

MID-WILSHIRE Alcove fireplace, fridge, 310/312-9871 * * * * * * 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. laundry facility, gated 2 Bd.+2 Ba. parking, intercom ~~~~~~~~ WEST L.A. Hardwood floors, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath entry and more. patio, dishwasher, 1236 Amhearst Ave. Balcony, controlled • 310/552-8064 • • Large Unit • parking, access, parking, Rooftop jacuzzi with 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath laundry facility, Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry. panoramic city views.

310/207-1965 a/c, walk-in closet, Close to shopping. controlled access, 323/352-6255 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. on-site parking 120 S. Swall Dr. BEVERLY HILLS & laundry facility.

443 S. Oakhurst Dr. WESTWOOD ••• TRENDY ROBERTSON BL.

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= 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath = = 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath =

Very Spacious, A/C, B RIGHT & SPACIOUS C U LV E R C I T Y intercom entry, B EVERLY H ILLS 3830 Vinton Ave. LIVING. on-sight laundry, prkg.

• • • SINGLE • • • Close to Cedars-Sinai, Balcony, dishwasher, Pool, sauna, fridge, elevator, intercom dishwasher intercom Beverly Center, entry, on-site shops, cafes laundry, parking. entry, elevator, on-site & transportation. laundry, parking.

Please Call:

Spacious, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, on-sight parking.

Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village.

310/435-3693

310/208-5166

310/597-9750

310/841-2367

C L A S S I F I E D R E N TA L S

BEVERLY HILLS

W E S T W O O D BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Beverly Hills Adj. CENTURY CITY Adj 1409 Midvale Ave. Upper 3 Bdrm. ~ N EWER B LDG . ~ HUGE 3 BD. + 2 BA • • • • • • • • • Duplex • d . + 2 B a . • Lower Spanish Duplex 2 + 2 • $2,300 • • 21 B • Bd. + 1 Ba. • Formal dining, break- 2,200+sf. Updated. w/ W/D in Unit •• Single •• Charming features, Lrg. 1+1 • $1,800

W D N NO r A ou r GR ING y o a T N e b dule E om e OP C ch o lt

A/C, pool, intercom fast, laundry, + 2 car lovely balcony, yard, entry, laundry facility, garage. Hardwood flrs private & gated. elevator, parking. + carpet bedrooms. $3,300/Month Close to U.C.L.A.

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310/478-8616

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REDUCED $3,700 Gardener Included

1 Blk. East of Doheny Call 323/937-4432

1 BEDROOM

Clean, bright, nice size apartments.

Swimming pool, laundry facilty and gated garage.

Call 310/276-9871

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342 N. PALM DR. 2 BEDROOM + DEN BEVERLY HILLS + 2.5 BATHROOM ~ CONDO ~

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3 Bd.+21/2 Ba. • $4,690 Upper with balcony,

(310) 888 - 8875

NEWLY REMODELED BATHS. 2,500sf., no common BRENTWOOD WESTWOOD walls, hardwood flrs., Viking appliances, 519 S. Barrington Ave. 1380 Midvale Ave. hi-ceiling, lots of storage.

2 Bdrm. + 11/2 Bath 1 Bedroom

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+Den+1

Bath

Pool, elevator, Bright unit.

Dishwasher, On-site controlled access, onsight laundry, parking. laundry, parking.

Close to U.C.L.A. Close to 310/473-1509 Brentwood Village.

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Hrwd. flrs., granite ctrs., Kitchen & Bath 1,950 /MO. eat-in kitch., wet bar, PRIME HOLLYWOOD On La Peer Dr balcony, lots of closet 2 BDRM + 1 BATH Short/long Term. space, central air, Old Hollywood Charm Brenda: 310/880-3998 2-sub parking. with pool, large bed$2,950/MO. 10966 OHIO AVE rooms w/lots of closets 310/385-7188 Nr Wilshire/Westwood space, laundry and TERRIFIC EXTRA parking. $1,550/MO. LARGE 2 BD + 2 BA Call 310/308-5957 • BEVERLY HILLS • 2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. Microwave, stove, dish washer, stall X-LARGE LUXURY APT. shower & tub, laundry Professionally decofacility on each flr. rated. All new interior. Quiet 12 unit building, PRIME LOCATION Hrwd., drapes, granite BEVERLY HILLS ELEVATOR, kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d itercom access, no pets. & BRENTWOOD $1,895/MO. hook-ups, hi-ceilings.

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Townhouse Style with HOLLYWOOD ~ WESTWOOD ~ hardwood floors, formal 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. 10992 Ashton Ave. dining, A/C, washer and • Bachelor • • Single • • • • dryer, stove, fridge. Huge • • • • • • Balcony, intercom • Single master suite, patio, lots of entry, elevator, onControlled access, Call for latest properties sight laundry, prkg. closets and windows. laundry facility.

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2 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths $2,650/MO. Five Year old building, high ceilings with crown molding, bamboo floors stainlesssteel-appliances Washer & dryer, Marble bathrooms.

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Hills Adj. NEAR ROXBURY PARK Beverly rd 3 & R o bertson CHARMING UPPER C o m p act 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,675 1 B e d r o om New carpet, paint & miniCarpets, drapes, blinds. Stove, fridge, lots of closets, prkg. w/ mini-blinds, stove, enclosed garage/storage, refrigerator. No pets. $985/Month secured bldg. Pets ok.

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From the Publisher

Rabbi Jacob Pressman

CLIF SMITH

HYSTERIA AND FACTS The Beverly Hills City Council Tuesday finally decided unanimously to send a letter to L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and .

Metropolitan Transit Authority CEO Art Leahy telling them Beverly Hills will oppose the Westside Subway Extension if it tunnels under Beverly High. The language of the letter was principally authored by Vice Mayor Willie Brien and Councilman John Mirisch.

We hope that action stands behind the words of the letter. We believe Mayor Barry Brucker and his colleagues know what’s coming – a real fight. Nothing can be gained by attempting to mollify MTA or tone-down the message. We owe MTA and its board clear signals. As for a tunnel under BHHS: “no means no.”

Seldom has an issue so united the entire Beverly Hills community as the prospect of a shallow tunnel dug under thousands of our high school students and hundreds of staff members. The previously weak response of our City Council majority is over with for now, it seems. We welcome them to our side. The facts are and have been overwhelming since last October when MTA released its “Draft Environmental Impact Report” pointing towards the BHHS tunnel.

That signal was clearly understood by the BHUSD’s Board of Education, led by President Lisa Korbatov and Vice President Brian Goldberg. They and the rest of the board promptly began gearing up for the fight of the district’s life. As they did, their experts, contacts and others confirmed through research and conversation that MTA intends absolutely to tunnel under Beverly High.

The Courier obtained confidential insideMTA drafts that confirmed the suspicion.

MTA has never contradicted The Courier but instead launched a campaign to discredit the BHUSD and The Courier. The two major powers on the MTA board, Villaraigosa and L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky (a former L.A. city councilman and prospective candidate for L.A. mayor in 2014), have publicly declared they will put that tunnel under Beverly High.

Recently, they have softened the wording a bit, but that tunnel is coming our way unless we stop it. This is a project– the subway –that Beverly Hills warmly embraced and has supported for years. As a reward, we have gotten a complete “bait and switch” on the route. The only justification for putting that tunnel under our high school is to “enhance ridership” for Century City, but that argument fails. MTA’s own studies contradict every single factual argument offered by Villaraigosa and Yaroslavsky and MTA. Right now, MTA is busy changing their “studies” and “reports” to fit the new political direction of its political bosses. How do we know?

We know that MTA has stonewalled BHUSD and even the City of Beverly Hills as they try to get access to MTA’s data.

Like everything involving “experts,” you must look at the data and then judge the conclusions. If MTA had the facts it wanted to push its BHHS tunnel, it would have released that data. It will not release this information–which is supposed to be public–so you figure it out.

While the BHUSD began its fight, MTA began its counteroffensive – not with facts but with scurrilous PR. Beverly Hills opposition was “hysterical.” A clearly sexist slur aimed at Korbatov. Inside Beverly Hills, certain councilmembers repeated the slur to discredit the board. The attempt to link opposition to emotion has had an effect, but it will not have an effect in court. While the uninformed and politically-motivated demeaned our entire school board, our board has been steadily

gathering facts, figures, reports, records and conducting real research with real experts and real engineers. When Korbatov, Goldberg, Steven Fenton, Jake Manaster or Myra Lurie speak on this topic – they are not “hysterical.” They are informed. They have the facts. (We’ll disregard for the moment the origin of the word “hysterical” and whether it can even be applied to Goldberg, Fenton and Manaster. We’ll let our English teachers deal with that one.)

When Yaroslavsky told the B.H. Rotary Monday that our city’s opposition to the Beverly High tunnel is “hysterical,” he not only insulted all of us he was just plain wrong. His statement meant he disregards all factual evidence and dismisses out of hand the possibility that maybe we are acting on facts, not emotion. Well, he’s a very smart, capable man and has a distinguished record of public service. He’s a friend and is owed tremendous respect. That said, we have our interests and he has his.

It does not “calm us down” for him to tell us that “many” public schools sit above tunnels, when we know that this is not true in California (unless our own Mayor Brucker is lying and the director of the Division of State Architect–responsible for every public school building in California–is lying). It does not help when he tells us it will be “80 feet below” our high school, when we know from MTA’s own drawing this refers to the bottom of the tunnel and ignores the slope of ground on which the high school stands. It also does not help us “calm down” when he cites as an example of “no noise or vibration” a recording studio near a surface-only light rail line.

Subways are heavy rail and produce stresses, noise and vibration vastly greater than light rail.

We suggest it is not hysterical to oppose a tunnel a few dozen feet at most beneath our aging buildings. It is not hysterical to be concerned about hard metal and diamond-tipped bits scouring through rock and sand in the middle of a producing oil and gas field with our high school sitting on top of it. It is not hysterical to worry that noise and vibration will make vast portions of our high school buildings unusable. It is not hysterical to preserve our ability to rebuild our ancient buildings. We only have one high school. We cannot put it any place else. MTA can readily move its station one block back to the original site. Every single fact, expert research and study supports avoiding the BHHS tunnel . . . every fact except one, however: he wishes of big-money Century City developers.

The Courier must commend the Beverly Hills City Council for finally making clear our City will not tolerate risking our high school to move a subway station one block just to satisfy Century City high-rise developers.

We still need to know what they mean.

What action stands behind the letter? We hope their message really means that we will do everything within our power to prevent the construction of this project if sacrificing our school district is the cost. That means, for the council, opposition to funding from the federal government, no staging areas, no “park and ride” facilities, no zoning accommodations, no permits for trucks, no surface rights, constant policing of all construction sites – no nothing.

Regardless of the real meaning of the council’s letter, Beverly Hills’ message to the MTA is clear: move your station back where it belongs and let us get back on your bandwagon. If not, then we will take up Supervisor Yaroslavsky on his challenge to “sue us.” We will.

GRAVITY IS GRAVE Many people fail to recognize the gravity of gravity. Gravity is the strongest and most ubiquitous force in the universe and a mixed blessing here on earth. I, for one, find gravity to be the greatest blessing and the biggest nuisance. It is a blessing because without it I would be frozen doll-like whirling through endless space. Without it planet-like masses would be rambling about aimlessly.

It is very simple, actually. Even such obscure thinkers as Galileo Galilei, Sir Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein understood it. I understand it. Objects attract one another according to their size. Tall men attract short women. Big things attract little ones. Believe it or not, that is what accounts for the planets revolving around the sun. Each planet is rushing through space in a straight line, but is being attracted by the even bigger sun, which keeps them whirling around it in circles.

Kapeesh?

Likewise, if I throw a basketball in a straight line, the earth, being bigger, pulls it toward itself. This is where I come in with my complaint that gravity is a big nuisance.

Twenty or 30 times a day I have to pick up something I dropped, because, being smaller, it it is pulled down by the big Terra Firma.

When I get up in the morning, my blanket is on the floor, because of my restlessness and inexorable gravity. When the strings provided do not securely tie my pajama trousers, they slip down below my knees. I reach for a Kleenex. It flut-

ters down to the floor; my watch and it drops. During my ablutions I can rely on the water from the faucet to fall straight down, but if I interfere with its fall it sprays all around and falls to the floor. I try to hang my towel on the rack, but it falls to the floor. At breakfast, my fried eggs fall off the fork and into my napkin, if that hasn’t already slipped onto the floor. As I dress, gravity pulls down my shirttails, but it does keep my necktie pointed straight at the earth.

All day long I am busy picking up paper clips, my fountain pen, the white dots I punch out of notebook paper for clipping into books. I am constantly using my clever grabber to reach and pick up fallen objects, but, sadly, sometimes it falls down.

For this I have another grabber. If I try to carry too many books one or more will fall to the floor. I find my keys there, and find my newspapers sitting outside my door, held flat by gravity. If I travel by auto, speeding forward though it may be, gravity keeps its tires flat on the ground instead of bouncing up in the air.

Even if human invention and construction have made airplanes, which defy gravity and sail through the air safely, they are constantly being pulled back toward Mother Earth, and sometimes lose the battle.

So, gravity is a grave object. It will even keep us flat in our graves.

In the blessed interim we enjoy life, and although we may even learn to jump up several feet, fortunately we will always come down to earth.

And that is a blessing.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The citizens of Beverly Hills have shown and continue to show great support for three primary civil servant groups: fire, police and educators. Politicians, without fail, recognize these three groups as fundamental in supporting our way of life.

Let’s compare the salaries and benefits of the employees of the City of Beverly Hills to that of similar salaries and benefits received by our teaching and support staff in BHUSD. Just to mention a few...

• The current base salary is $45,631 per year. This is for a college graduate with typically 5 years of college. The highest possible salary after 22 years on the job and at least 1-1/2 years more of college coursework (45 units) and a master’s degree is $85,530. Try to compare that to the typical management level staff at the City. Not even close.

• Teachers don’t get any paid vacation. None!

• Teachers contribute 8 percent of their respective salaries to retirement ( matched by the district).

• Teachers must pay for a large proportion of their employee and family medical benefits.

• Teachers at full retirement (at least 30 years) get 2.4 percent times the number of years in service which is less than the lowest in the City at 2.5 percent (and 3.0 percent for police and fire).

• City employee spouses continue to receive pension benefits after the employed spouse passes.

Teacher’s spouses do not!

• Teachers don’t receive “paid for” medical benefits in retirement.

In recognition of our school district staff and with respect to the frequent budget crisis in the City, cutting back on some of the benefits received by City employees would be fiscally responsible and give greater and deserved recognition to our teachers!

Craig Davis ****** I can certainly relate to what Cyrous Gabaiy wrote in his letter last week regarding the City Planning Department. It can take an eternity to get a permit to make a building improvement, but hardly any time at all to get a permit to demolish a building. There is no justification whatsoever for this, and in fact, the reverse should be true.

There should be considerable care taken before a home or building is torn down. Is there a plan for the property? Will it be another “McMansion” that is incongruous with the rest of the neighborhood? Is the building in question historic or architecturally significant?

The City needs to speed up the renovations process and slow down the demolition process, especially to prevent emergency situations like the one currently surrounding the architecturally significant Kronish House.

Mark Mendlovitz

BEVERLY HILLS

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