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Brien, Brucker Gold Help Metro Again

Horace Mann prepares for new school year by beautifying school garden. 4

Tree of Life Gala will honor Holocaust Survivors next month. 4

Beverly Hills youth volunteers were recognized for their service. 5

BACK TO SCHOOL—On Monday, Superintendent Gary Woods welcomed the BHUSD’s newest batch of teachers to the school district for orientation. Pictured (back row, from left to right): Peter Rappaport, John Tapia-Grassi, Tara Winberry Litt, and Camille Campion; (front row) Claudia Brown, Alana Childs, Stella Libbi-Auday, Tommy Nguyen, Raymundo Vizcarra, Suzanne Hobbie, Gary Woods, Lauren Baugh, Anastasia Theo, Kathleen Norsworthy, Maria Jones, Kristin Burcham and Lindsey Stancliff.

School District Faces $2 Billion Decision Board Will Report to Citizens By Laura Coleman The adage “time is money” stood at the forefront of the Board of Education’s third

study session on the future of the Measure E budget Wednesday with the revelation that maintaining the cur-

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Lisa Detanna Hosts BH Dinner Party To Change The World By Laura Coleman Entertainers, politicians and industry leaders gathered Wednesday evening for an inti-

Julia Child’s 1961 Mastering The Art Of French Cooking Has Sold More Than 2 Million Books. She Launched America’s Gastronomical Revolution, And Bob Spitz’s Biography Is Receiving High Praise.

(see ‘SUNNYLANDS,’ page 16)

Jordin’s career is ﬂourishing. Along with recording music, pursuing ﬁlms and appearing on Broadway, she’s designing fragrances.

Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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mate dinner party at the Beverly Hills home of investment advisor Lisa Detanna to strategize on

ON THE MONEY— American Idol winner Jordin Sparks and her parents attended the premiere of Sparkle. The film is a remake of the 1976 musical about a girl group, based more or less on Motown’s the Supremes, and their problems when they achieve worldwide fame. Whitney Houston appears in the current ﬁlm, along with Derek Luke, Mike Epps and CeeLo.

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

rent tax rate could cost the community upwards of $2 billion.

By Matt Lopez Mayor Willie Brien and councilmembers Barry Brucker and Julian Gold rebuffed Vice Mayor John Mirisch's suggestion at Thursday's study session that all of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's future permit applications come before the City Council. Mirisch called for all future permit applications to be brought directly to the council for approval, citing a history of either incomplete or inaccurate reports coming from Metro. Brucker and Brien said that having each application, which would allow Metro to do major drilling, digging and other construction work on congested city streets, come before the council would be "burdening", "time wasting"

(see ‘TAX RATE,’ page 9)

(see ‘MTA,’ page 15)

ARTS & POLITICS—On Wednesday, humanitarians discussed bringing the arts into political discussions at retreats at Sunnyland, the Annenberg family desert retreat. Pictured from left: Elizabeth Kabler, Lisa Detanna and Geoff Cowan. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

BHHS graduate performed at the House of Blues on Aug. 16. 11

Joan Rivers reviews Sir Elton John’s inspiring ﬁrst book, Love is the Cure. 13

August 24, 2012

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

Photo by Janet Gough

90210 COO — Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chief Operating Ofﬁcer and 90210 resident Alan Perris poses inside the lobby of the ATA&S’ Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre Wednesday. The lobby was transformed to showcase how the Governors Ball will look on Sept. 23. This year’s theme is “A Romantic Rhapsody in Red.” For the full story, see page 5. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

Domestic Worker Bill Could Mean Havoc For Homeowners By Matt Lopez An assembly bill that could drastically change the employment process for homeowners and their privately-hired domestic workers made its way through to the full Senate last week. AB 889, the so-called “Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights” has already passed the Assembly. It was approved 5-2 in the Senate Appropriations Committee on Aug 15. The bill is the brainchild of San Francisco Democrat Assemblymember Tom Ammiano who represents the

13th Assembly District. If approved by the full Senate, AB 889 would demand documented rest periods and meal breaks, overtime pay and "adequate" sleeping conditions for live-in workers such as babysitters, housekeepers and caregivers. The bill would also require extensive record keeping, would lead to payroll withholding and subject employers to the substantial penalties imposed by the California Labor Code for violations. The bill would have far(see ‘AB 889,’ page 16)

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BHUSD Hopes To Renovate All Schools With Newest Plan

HORACE MANN GARDEN — On Tuesday, the Husky Nation undertook its ﬁrst of many beautiﬁcation projects at Horace Mann in preparation for the start of school next week. Pictured above (back row, left to right): Paul Brisske, Assistant Principal Dana Findley, Principal Steve Kessler, Sande Schwartz, Kari Kramer, Brenda Grijalva and Howard Goldstein. Front row (left to right): Lisa Tonley (far left), Shirley Ho (holding daughter Madeleine), Katya Al-Asad, Sean Villagran, Peter Gabayan, Glenn German, Michael Huang, Tina Wiener, Carolyn Grijalva, Ian Goldstein, Sam Schwartz, Sawyer Grijalva, Gabe Goldstein, Jackie Kassorla, Brenden Tonley (stroller), Zela Al-Asadi, Kayla Wiener, Jaxon Tonley, Alexander Halimi, Noah Shayefar, and Michael O'Grady. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education gave direction Wednesday to create a realistic project scope to use Measure E funds to renovate the district’s five schools. Board VP Jake Manaster and members Lisa Korbatov, Noah Margo and Lewis Hall gave direction to staff to explore renovating all campuses.

Board president Brian Goldberg abstained. In an effort to engender greater trust in the community, the board has been increasingly striving for transparency and action. Following a draft Education Specification plan voted on by the board in 2008 that (see ‘RENOVATION,’ page 15)

Recent Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins Hits City By Matt Lopez Locking your car doors before walking away from your vehicle is usually a standard impulse reaction, but the Beverly Hills Police Department says many drivers in

the City are forgetting to do so. Due to that, and a recent rash of car theft that has hit the City, all residents are being warned by BHPD to be more cognizant of how they

leave their vehicles parked on City streets. Police are reminding drivers not to leave their car unattended with any valuables in plain view, which (see ‘CARS’ page 11)

HOLIDAY DECOR — On Thursday, the City Council voted to earmark $688,257 for the City’s Holiday Budget, including $163,000 for the Rodeo Drive Committee to decorate the iconic shopping street from midNovember to early January. Plans include outfitting 19 assiduous trees in thousands of twinkling LED lights. Pictured right: a rendering of the planned decor.

SUMMER ARTS — Kids from the BHEF Beverly Hills Summer Academy show off their cartooning banner. Youngsters in the camp got to explore their artistic sides with fun activities like the creation of their own cartoon characters. Front row (from left): Isaac Morris, Maya Goldkorn, Tony Zhang and Grace Bot. Middle row: Shayda Shaﬁ, Natalie Lightner, Kamara Franci and Nicholas Geiger. Back row: Hayley Geiger, Gabrielle Cohn, Samuel Mehrpoo, and Jay Kim.

BHUSD Agrees To Renew Crossing Guard Contract Despite Concerns From Board By Laura Coleman On Wednesday, the Board of Education voted to move forward 5-0 with renewing All City Management’s contract to provide crossing guard services in the coming academic year.

Boardmember Noah Margo raised concerns at last week’s board meeting on rehiring the company he said was unfairly targeting and firing crossing guards. “These crossing guards were not doing anything to

put children at risk,” Margo said. “I want to know why they systematically dismantled the crossing guards at Beverly Vista.” Margo emphasized that he would only support the (see ‘CROSSING,’ page 11)

CRESCENT DRIVE — The remodel for the Crescent Drive entrance (pictured left) of the Crescent Hotel includes a new outdoor seating area for the new restaurant Papillon, as well as new landscaping, awnings over the windows, and new business identiﬁcation signs.

Tree of Life Gala Will Honor Holocaust Survivors Next Month By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills resident Andrew Gardner is a diminutive man with sparkling topaz eyes that hide a painful story

BRIGHTON WAY — The Crescent Hotel’s Brighton Way entrance (pictured right) will be the new main entrance for the hotel.

Crescent Hotel Approved For Facade Remodel Updated from bhcourier.com

By Matt Lopez The Crescent Hotel is in line for an expansive new facade remodel after approval from the Architectural Commission at its meeting last week. The decision comes on

HOPE ETERNAL — Holocaust survivors Andrew and Yvette Gardner will be awarded the Jewish National Fund Guardian of Israel award for outstanding community service on Sept. 6 at the Tree of Life Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Together they have three children, 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

the heels of a July 18 commission meeting, where the commissioners sent Crescent Hotel back to the drawing board with some recommendations to help better separate the hotel from its new restaurant (tentatively called Papillon),

which will be opening off Brighton Way. Chair Zale Richard Rubins formed a subcommittee comprised of Vice Chair James Blakeley, III and com(see ‘CRESCENT,’ page 11)

that continues to inspire him to help the Jewish community – a legacy that will be recognized on Sept. 6 when he re(see ‘GALA,’ page 16)

COSIMO— Cosimo is a 3month-old Corgi mix who will grow to be about 15 pounds. He is a very energetic and loveable boy who gets along well with other dogs and cats. Those interested in opening their heart and home to this adorable guy can contact 4Dogs@ RHL Group.com or visit FurBaby Rescue. org.

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Sherwin Bosse Dies At Age 87 Sherwin P. Bosse, father-in-law of councilmember Lili Bosse, died Saturday morning in Palm Desert where he lived for the past decade. He was 87. The son of Harold and Sadye Bosse (who died during childbirth), the St. Louis native was raised by his grandparents in Steubenville, Ohio and was an avid tennis and basketball player. During World War II, Bosse was a tail gunner in the 8th Army Air Corp. He was decorated for heroism with the Air Medal with Seven Oak Clusters, along with four bronze stars. After the war, he returned to Steubenville, and worked for the US

FINE ART — Leslie Sacks poses in front of David Hockney’s “Hotel Acatlan: Second Day, from the Moving Focus series, 1984-1985”. Hockney’s piece is one of many currently on display in the “New Acquisitions” series at Leslie Sacks Fine Art Gallery in Brentwood.

VOLUNTEERS —The Beverly Hills’ Community Services Department recognized outstanding teens for their volunteer efforts over the summer. As part of the Volunteer Leadership Program, these teens dedicated their summer to helping run Camp Beverly Hills and Catskills West Theatre Arts Day Camp. The recognition ceremony and dinner was held at the Roxbury Community Center. Pictured (from left): Golda Sharaf, Davina Shoumer, Yasmine Jebeli, Nathania Moaddel, Ariel Moaddel, Kian Marghzar and Jonathan Songhorian. Not pictured: Kyra Lindsay and Sara Khattab.

Back To School Tips: How Students Can Stay Healthy As They Start School By Laura Coleman The vacation is nearly over, but stories of the summer break are not the only things returning students will share with their classmates once the

2012/13 academic year kicks off. In preparation for the start of school BHUSD schools re-start on Monday – parents and children alike need

to prepare themselves for increased contact with allergens and viruses. “When kids get back to school, because they’re around groups, (see ‘HEALTH,’ page 15)

RED HOT EMMY CELEBRATION — Broadway stars the “Red Hots” perform a preview number in anticipation of the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards exclusive Governors Ball. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

64th Emmy Governors Ball Goes Red By Laura Coleman Governors Ball Chair Joe Stewart announced Wednesday

that the star-studded dinner following the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 23 would fea-

ture an explosion of red. “We work very hard to make sure everyone is (see ‘EMMY,’ page 15)

RODNEY NEEDS A NEW HOME–This adorable 4year-old mini-Doberman named “Rodney” is available for adoption. He is sweet and loyal as well as protective and is up-to-date on all his shots. Call Kim at (818) 398-3398.

Wells Fargo: Leisure And Hospitality Fields Fueling L.A. County Job Growth Wells Fargo & Company has released an analysis report titled

“California’s Economy: Gaining Momentum,” which examines the eco-

nomic gains made by the state over the past year. (see ‘JOB GROWTH,’ page 15)

Tool and Supply Company, a familyowned industrial supply business. He later became co-president/co-owner. Bosse is survived by his wife of 61 years, Selma; sons Michael, Steven, and Jon, daughters-in-law Ifaat and Lili, and grandchildren Adam, Andrew, Ari, and Danielle. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Mt. Sinai Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to Operation Smile (operationsmile.org) or the Jewish War Veterans SOS Program (jwv.org).

‘New Acquisitions’ Currently Being Featured At Leslie Sacks Fine Art Gallery By Matt Lopez Pieces by modern and contemporary artistic masters are currently on the menu at the Leslie Sacks Fine Art Gallery in Brentwood. The gallery’s “New Acquisitions” series features pieces such as Pablo Picasso’s ceramic plate with a classical-

ly styled profile of his wife Jacqueline Rogue from 1956, along with other modern pieces from Italian artists Lucio Fontana and Marino Marini. Another centerpiece of the exhibition is California artist Richard Diebenkorn’s “Touched Red” from (see ‘FINE ART,’ page 11)

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Julia with Louisette Bertholle and Simone (Simca) Beck, her coauthors for Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1953) Julia’s kitchen in Paris (1950) Author Bob Spitz

herself nothing more than a dilettante or social butterfly. Smith College changed that. She became a rebel, caring more about buying a drink at a speakeasy during those Prohibition years.

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converted rice, Jell-O and iceberg lettuce. No shallots, leeks, capers or varieties of cheeses in supermarkets. Julia urged her TV viewers to demand missing ingredients from their grocers.”

orever grateful we are to Julia for birthing our Age of Arugula. Bob Spitz, meanwhile, will lecture, host a Q&A, and sign books at Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena on Wednesday, Sept. 5.

ulia was raised by a father who maintained women weren’t meant to be professionally accomplished. A feminist, but not in a fundamentalist sort of way, Julia believed that The long-awaited biography of Julia Child by Bob Julia’s husband, Paul Child, tends to her on the set of t the Ivy at the Shore, women could do anything Spitz arrived in book stores this month. The French Chef they set their minds to. we asked Julia, as we did with Once enraptured with culinary pasha James Beard a rollicking biography Hughes and Gore Vidal. was born. French cooking, she was year prior in San Francisco, capturing the vision, pluck, and Lingering presences, enthusiasappalled there weren’t any what each would opt for their contagious exuberance that tic and commanding. If only y 1961, fellow women in restaurant kitchens, last meal on earth. For Jim: were the essence of Julia they remained with us for more Americans fell in love with the and used her influence to Beluga caviar on toast buttered Child.” Pitch-perfect praise mealtimes. easy-to-follow recipes in her change that. from corner to corner served from People magazine about first book, Mastering The Art Of with the Louis Roederer Cristal Dearie, The Remarkable Life Of e fantasized para- French Cooking, written with astering The Art Of champagne. Julia’s choice: a Julia Child, by Bob Spitz, pub- phrasing Eddie Cantor’s song Simone (Simca) Beck and French Cooking took 10 years dozen Belon oysters with a lished this week by Alfred A. from his 1926 hit Broadway Louisette Bertholle, published to complete. Why so long? chilled bottle of white burKnopf. How lucky many were musical, Big Boy. Rather than by Knopf, which, to date, has Credit Julia’s devotion to scien- gundy. “A Batard Montrachet to befriend Julia during her pro- crooning If You Knew Susie, we sold more than two million tific proof. Each recipe had to or Corton Charlemagne will do motional appearances and PBS fantasized: “If you knew Julia, copies. (Initially, it was a spiral be tested umpteen times, and nicely, and I’ll warble France’s television shows (she was paid like I knew Julia, oh, oh, oh, notebook of 40-some hand- with various ingredients, before national Le anthem $50 for each of her first seg- what a girl … there’s none so writen pages). The first pub- it was deemed foolproof and Marseillais.” ments, later raised to $200). classy as this fair lassie …” lisher rejected the book as “too worthy of inclusion in the Online at This is the year of her centelarge,” and after Knopf bought book. She tested recipes over www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm nary. proud Pasadenian with it, the authors received a $750 and again, giving them to her a privileged childhood, Julia advance, paid in three install- ‘guinea pigs’ that were friends disarming luncheon McWilliams was the tallest girl ments. and family. They then cooked companion, Julia invited us to at her private school (6 feet 2 them to insure that home cooks check out a new Italian restau- inches). She graduated from ulia has written, or co- everywhere would have the rant on the Westside. A bum- Smith College in 1934. written, 18 books, including same results. We may or may mer. We made the best of it Classmates remember that she bestsellers that include 1989’s not remember that before Julia, and laughed a lot – her wit made no bones about laughing The Way To Cook and 1996’s housewives sought convenrivalled Woody Allen’s. Other at herself. After her latter day Baking With Julia, and she’s ience or packaged and frozen times, we wined (underscore success, our insular food credited, unquestionably, with foods. TV diners, fish sticks, wined) and dined at the Ivy at maven mafia, not knowing her America’s gastronomical revthe Shore, where she was personally, joked that she olution. A perfectionist, delighted with Richard Irving’s reminded them of a kooky Julia tested 19 cabbages good food, the service, and neighbor. Uh-huh, kooky like a before choosing the red cabLynn von Kersting’s décor. fox. God love a woman who bage for her pickled cabbage Mirthful hours, joyous and says, “The best way to execute recipe, and checked out 11 relaxed, with noontime bliss French cooking is to get loaded different food processors to floating through late afternoon, and whack the hell out of a find which shredded best. as others gathered for dinner. chicken. Bon Appetit!” So much to talk about, hers and oday’s techies may our curiosity insatiable, the isiting Paris, Julia devel- download Julia’s first classic energy unflagging. Just the oped a passion for the culture on the iPad, Nook Tablet and right amount of too much. and cuisine, enrolling in cours- Nook by Barnes and Noble. es at Le Cordon Bleu, mastering seducer. A larger-than- recipes for her favorite sole s an avid cook, I life personality. A lovely musi- meuniere and the historic com- bow to Julia for my stovetop cal trill in her voice. Sparkling plex dishes. “I was 32 when I enthusiasms,” says biograblue eyes and a statuesque started cooking … until then, I pher Bob Spitz, who’s written height, Julia was immediately just ate.” Traveling with her bestsellers about the Beatles, Lea Michelle was among friendly. A four-star dining career diplomat husband Paul the New York Knicks, and the beauties attending companion, as it were, along Child, they settled in Paris, Bob Dylan. “I traveled the Do Something with such as Truman Capote, where the artistry and tech- through Sicily with Julia, Awards at Barker Hangar Time magazine art critic Robert niques of cooking absorbed her never realized she felt so lost in Santa Monica. day and night. A Francophile in her early life, considered Maria Nikki Reed Olivia Munn Sophia Page 6 | August 24, 2012 Menounos BEVERLY HILLS Bush

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Fashion News & Notes Carlos Slim Sells 1.5M Shares Of Saks Mexican billionaire investor Carlos Slim Helú has sold 1. 5 million shares of Saks Inc., bringing his stake in the luxury retailer down to 25 million shares. The series of share sales took place on Monday and Tuesday, and the average sale price per share was in the range of $11.75. The shares were acquired by Slim through his Mexican trust Inmobiliaria Carso SA De CV. Slim family members are beneficiaries of the trust. At 25 million shares, Slim is still Saks’ single-largest shareholder, ahead of Diego Della Valle, Tod's SpA chairman and chief executive officer. Della Valle's stake totals 22.7 million shares. WWD Aerin Lauder Inks Footwear Deal With Jimlar Aerin Lauder’s world is about to get even bigger.

Footwear News has learned that the granddaughter of beauty legend Estée Lauder, who is building a new global luxury lifestyle brand called Aerin, has struck a footwear deal with Jimlar Corp. The sophisticated, upscale collection will launch for spring '13. Insiders said the line will feature a mix of wedges and flats that mirror Lauder's casual, elegant lifestyle. And distribution will be targeted to major department stores. Lauder is already creating serious buzz in the fashion world. Her much-anticipated beauty line will debut this fall, followed by holiday giftables and then housewares. WWD Banana Republic Recruits Narciso Rodriguez Banana Republic has recruited Narciso Rodriguez to rev up its fashion offerings and assumed an advisory role on Aug. 20, working alongside Simon Kneen, executive vice president and creative direc-

tor. The first collection bearing the imprint of the Rodriguez-Banana Republic partnership will launch for fall 2013. “At Banana Republic, we are committed to delivering modern, stylish workwear to our customers,” said Jack Calhoun, president of Banana Republic. Banana Republic has partnered with Trina Turk for a capsule collection, as well as the costume designers for AMC’s Mad Men and the upcoming film Anna Karenina. Man Men has been credited with helping Banana Republic post $622 million in sales, its best first quarter ever, and a 7.4 percent increase over last year’s quarter. Gap Inc. chairman /CEO Glenn Murphy called the collection “the cool factor, that edgy factor, those special products that Banana Republic is known for.” While the position of adviser is new to Banana Republic, it’s familiar to other Gap Inc.

brands. Sources close to the company said the idea of hiring seasoned talent in advisory roles was the brainchild of Murphy. The need for talent arose during the protracted search for a replacement for Patrick Robinson, head of Gap Adult design, who was forced out. A replacement has not yet been named. Rodriguez is known for architectural, modern silhouettes. His collection has twice won the Council of Fashion Designers of America award for best women’s wear designer. His line was recently expanded to include shoes and Rodriguez is launching in the fall a limited-edition collection at Kohl’s Corp. inspired by Istanbul. WWD

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GETTING READY FOR THE GAMES—A group of sports enthusiasts gathered recently at the Beverly Hills home of Laura and Sam Goldfeder to learn about the upcoming Maccabiah Games and what they can do to help. Next July 17-30, approximately 9,000 athlete delegations from 70 countries will take part in the 19th Maccabiah Games in Israel, expected to draw 40,000 spectators. Steve Soboroff, chair of the 18th Maccabiah Games, attended the meeting along with (from left): Laura Goldfeder; Eyal Tiberger, executive director of Maccabi World Union, from Israel; event supporters Nava and Eli Marmur, a former Israeli soccer player; Igal Hami, president/CEO of Philadelphia’s Gil Tours Travel, Inc., which will provide transportation for some athletes; and co-host Sandra Stein. Photo by Orly Halevy

TAX RATE (Continued from page 1)

“That alone to me is a pretty significant statement to the taxpayer,” Superintendent Gary Woods said. The board faces a dilemma: the Measure E tax rate now in place is the one sold to the voters when the $334 million Measure E bonds were approved. Now, because of historically-low interest rates and plain arithmetic, the taxpayers of the district can save almost $2 billion by increasing the tax rate to the maximum amount allowed under Proposition 39. The taxpayers would pay back $1.3 billion instead of the $3.1 billion currently projected. It is the same calculation homeowners use when deciding whether to take out a 30 year loan or a 10 year loan. You pay more in the short term, but you pay off the loan for a fraction of the cost and save huge amounts of money in total. The board made no decision. Instead, Board VP Jake Manaster and members Noah Margo and Lisa Korbatov ordered an analysis of the problem to be given to the voters of Beverly Hills for public hearing and consideration. Any vote would be taken by the Board, as allowed by law. Board president Brian Goldberg said that although he felt the tax rate increase was “the right thing to do,” his past record precluded him from supporting a tax hike. Boardmember Lewis Hall said he would not support a tax increase before a realistic plan for renovating the schools is in place. The renovation plan is still in flux. Engineers just reported back to the board on soil issues and structural evaluations. Those reports should allow the board to allocate Measure E’s $334 million. An initial draft master plan came in at over $600 million. The board now must decide how to spend the money. One issue confronted recently is the Hawthorne School auditorium – how much extra to spend to preserve the features many residents believe have nostalgic or historic value. Member Margo will head the ef-

fort to explain the funding issue. Korbatov, Manaster, Margo and Hall were not members of the board when Measure E was passed. That measure was sent to the voters without a clear plan to spend the money but was approved anyway. “We need to do this sooner rather than later,” Margo said. “I don’t think I would have ever voted for a bond measure that didn’t spell itself out. We are working backwards and this board has unfortunately been given the task to do [what should have been done by the board at the time].” Under Measure E, the Board of Education pledged not to increase tax rates above $49.71 per $100,000 of assessed value. Under Proposition 39, Measure E can carry a tax rate of up to $60 per $100,000 of assessed value. The next tax rate will be set in June 2013. “It costs billions of dollars more to be leaving it alone,” Manaster said. Hall and Korbatov both voiced concern about asking the community to support a tax increase without having good plans and a budget for each of the campuses. “I think the [Education Specifications] are guidelines, not rules,” Hall said. “What’s more important is to deal with our budget prudently and make sure all our schools are addressed.” Choices for using the money range from bringing selected campuses up to current building specifications, such as Horace Mann, Beverly Vista and the high school, to completing the partial modernization of all campuses. Goldberg emphasized that he had abstained from the Measure E Bond vote in 2008, as a member of the board. “That bond was predicated on complete misinformation we now know… on a false assumption that the tax rate would not be raised on this,” he said. “[Accelerating the bond rate] is the right thing to do. “I won’t be criticizing my colleagues for doing what I think is the right thing to do.” In any event, the board’s funds are split between construction and programs. By law, Measure E funds must be spent only on construction and do not affect school programs.

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Happenings

• Mariah Carey To Be Honored Sept. 7 At BMI Urban Awards Prolific singer/songwriterMariah Carey will be honored as a “BMI Icon” at the BMI Urban Awards, Friday, Sept. 7 at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd. BMI Icons are selected because of their “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” As the 2012 honoree, Mariah Carey will join ranks which include The Jacksons, George Clinton, James Brown, Isaac Hayes, Little Richard, Al Green, The Bee Gees, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. Carey, a multi-Grammy winner has sold more than 200 million albums, singles and videos around the world on her way to becoming the top-selling female artist of all time. She works with a number of charities, including Camp Mariah – The Fresh Air Fund, Save the Music Foundation, Make-aWish Foundation, World Hunger Relief, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Besides an all-star musical tribute to Carey, BMI will present a number of other awards, according to the group’s President/CEO Del Bryant, who will share the evening’s hosting du-

ties with Catherine Brewton. • Acclaimed Documentary To Screen At DC’s Capital Theatre Steven C. Barber’s acclaimed documentary Until They Are Home about the marines on Tarawa is being shown to a congressional audience Sept. 19 at the Capital Theatre in Washington, D.C. Currently being talked about for Oscars consideration, the Vanilla Fire Productions’ film is narrated by Kelsey Grammer with music selections by Clint Black. RSVP to: stevencbarber@ gmail.com. • BH’s Watt Named Among Most Influential R.E. Women Beverly Hills resident Nadine Watt, president of Watt Companies for the past year, has been named among the nation’s “most influential women in commercial real estate” by the indust r y ’ s p r i m e publication Real Estate Forum. Under her leadership, the company launched a new com-

mercial acquisition division Watt Investment Partners - focused on placing debt and equity across the Western U.S., committing an initial $60 million to invest in a variety of projects including retail, multifamily, performing and non-performing debt, and land for development. Watt is vice-chair of the L.A. Business Council; board member of Brentwood School, City of Hope and California Science Center and 1st Century Bank; and on the board of leaders for USC’s Marshall School of Business. • JVS Tribute Dinner To Honor Philanthropist Adam Press Philanthropist Adam Press (right) will be honored by the Jewish Vocational ServiceLos Angeles at a tribute dinner gala in the SLS Hotel Oct. 13. According to event chairs Phil Colburn and Jeffrey Paul, the honoree is underwriting the entire affair so that 100 percent of every donation will go to help JVS-LA in the job training, education, mentoring and career guidance programs. For information, contact Randy Lapin at 323-761-8598 or visit: www.jvsla.org. • My Vienna Gelato & Cafe

AFICIONADOS–Planning committee members at the recent Bogart Wine Aficionado Dinner at the SLS Hotel to benefit Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research labs at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles included (top, from left): Patty Applegate, Howard Gordon, Ann Colgin, Larry Einbund, Allan Rudnick, and Stacie Hunt; (seated, from left): Bob Bookman, Pam Morton, and Matt Lichtenberg. Other committee members are Greg Castells and Freddy DeMann. Photo by Annamaria DiSanto

Opens On Little Santa Monica My Vienna, a European gelateria and café, recently opened at 9461 S. Santa Monica Blvd., offering authentic gelato, Julius Meinl coffees and pastries. Owner Zbynek “Spin” Mlynarik’s mission is to bring a unique Viennese experience to the community with proprietary recipes which have won numerous awards for “best gelato” in Italy. All gelatos, sorbets and pastries are made fresh daily with local ingredients. For information, visit www.myviennagelato.com or call 310-246-0359. • Matt Celenza Joins Merrill Lynch Private Banking Group Matt Celenza of Beverly

Hills has joined Merrill Lynch’s Private Banking / I nve s t m e n t Group after serving at Barclays Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He and partner Larry DiGioia manage a book of approximately $800 million in client assets. • Kol Sephardardic Choir Performance At Robertson Library The Kol Sephardic Choir is presenting a free “Evening of Sephardic Music” next Thursday, Aug. 30, at Robertson Branch Library, 1719 S. Robertson Blvd., at 6:45. Call 310-557-1096 or visit

Come join Young Israel of North Beverly Hills for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur! YINBH is a modern orthodox synagogue located at

9261 Alden Drive in Beverly Hills. Our special guest rabbi for this year’s High Holidays is Rabbi Benjamin Blech, a world-renowned educator, spiritual leader and best-selling author of 12 books. Our services will be led by the world-class chazzan, Cantor Nati Baram. Seats are $360 each. Elegant lunch from Pat’s Catering for both days of Rosh Hashanah at $85 per person/per lunch. For more information, please call 310-276-7650 or email office@yinbh.org.

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BEVERLY HILLS FOLK—Beverly HIlls High School alumna (‘11) Rayanna Zaragoza performed at the House of Blues on Sunset Boulevard last Thursday, accompanied by guitarist Gregory Valens Luv. Her style, acoustic folk rock with jazz and soul influences, has earned her the admiration of promoter Kelly McGarry who is working to book the Beverly Hills resident in more shows around town. Zaragoza’s next gig will be this Sunday at the Federal Bar in North Hollywood beginning at 11 a.m. For more information on this talented local or to listen to her original music, visit www.rayannazaragoza.com. Photo by Alex Lakers

‘Miniatures’ Topic Of Rose Society Meeting Luis Desamero and Tommy Cairns will talk “All About Miniature Roses” at the next meeting of The Beverly Hills Rose Society, a chapter of the American Rose Society, from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16 at Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Dr. Desamero and Cairns are leading growers and exhibitors of miniature roses. Desamero has been dubbed the

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missioner Andrea Gardner Apatow. At last week's meeting, there was mutual admiration between both the applicant and the commissioners for the work Crescent Hotel presented after meeting with the subcommittee. “I want to thank the subcommittee; we both tried to be responsive to comments from the last meeting,” Crescent Hotel Group President Gregory

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puts them at high risk for a break-in. BHPD Sgt. Lincoln Hoshino said that in the last few weeks there have been several vehicle thefts in the City and “in all, except for one case, the vehicles were left unlocked and prop-

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contract renewal pending an official Request For Proposal (RFP) happening in the new academic year, a move boardmember Lisa Korbatov said she supported. According to the district’s Chief Administrative Officer Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard, the contract could be cancelled at any time and a

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1991, a rare color etching done with aquatint. The exhibition also features post-war and contemporary works from

“king of miniatures” for his work promoting and exhibiting of miniature roses, heading the American Rose Society “Award of Excellence Program” and initiating the ARS National Miniature Rose Show and Miniature Hall of Fame. Cairns is a past president of the American Rose Society and the World Federation of Rose Societies. For more information, call society president Tania Norris: 323-934-6598.

Peck said. “We feel it's improved and we appreciate going through the process.” One of the biggest changes in the remodel, aside from the new restaurant, will be moving the entrance from Crescent Drive to Brighton Way. The new entrance will feature a sandblasted glass canopy with an arched entry door. There will also be new hotel and restaurant signage etched in clear glass, along with canopies over

existing windows. Crescent Drive will feature new restaurant and address signage near the front of the building, although one of the conditions of the commissions approval was to reduce the size of the address number sign. “All of these improvements... will enhance the Crescent Hotel's presence as an elegant jewelbox hotel with a compelling food and beverage program in the heart of Beverly Hills,” Peck told The Courier.

erty left in plain sight in the vehicles.” According to Hoshino, vehicles parked behind security gates are more often targeted than others because they are often left unlocked. The security gate can also offer a way to conceal the car thief from public view.

Hoshino says residents should remember to always keep their vehicles locked, no matter how long or short their time away from the vehicle may be. In addition, property should never be left in plain sight. He recommended securing valuables in the trunk or leaving them at home.

new RFP issued. Following a discussion with All City, Murakawa-Leopard said she learned that a change in supervisor had resulted in more aggressive measures about “certain standards that they expect all crossing guards to meet.” Board president Brian Goldberg cautioned the board that it was meddling in supervisory manners over which it had limited purview and in-depth understanding.

“It’s their personnel,” he said. “I’m surprised we’re coming down this hard.” Board VP Jake Manaster voiced concern that interfering in such personnel decisions was a “dangerous” path in California due to employment laws. “We do not get to direct other people’s employees in this state and not have some liability for doing it,” he said.

David Hockney and Helen Frankenthaler. “This exhibition is a qualitative cross-section of some of the rarest examples of the primary masters of the 20th century,” gallery owner Leslie

Sacks told The Courier. “New Acquisitions” runs through Sept. 22 at Leslie Sacks Fine Art Gallery at 11650 San Vicente Blvd.

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Happenings...

Theatre Works Airs Real Dr. Strangelove L.A. Theatre Works’ Radio Theatre Series will air The Real Dr. Strangelove by Peter Goodchild, directed by Matt August and featuring Simon Templeman, Joe Spano and John de Lancie, from 810 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26 on KPFK 90.7 FM . In the play, the first H-bomb detonates and the proud father is Edward Teller. But he’s on a collision course with Robert Oppenheimer, the inventor of the bomb that obliterated Hiroshima. Now, Oppenheimer has turned pacifist and the government will stop at nothing to “neutralize” him… and Teller is their star witness. The broadcast includes an interview with Richard Rhodes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making Of The Atomic Bomb. The production may also be streamed on demand at www.latw.org.

Theatre 40 To Host Magic Night Magicians and illusionists from the world-famous Magic Castle will perform at Theatre 40 for one night only, at 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 27 at the theater company’s Reuben Cordova Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Dr., on the BHHS campus. Tickets are $35 and there is free parking beneath the theater. For reservations and information, call 310-364-0535 or visit www.theatre40.org.

‘Twilight’ Highlights Zoo Membership The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association will present “Twilight In The Zoo,” a once-a-year after-hours evening for GLAZA members at the Contributing Associate level and above ($250 per family) from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Los Angeles Zoo. The evening will be a chance to learn about many of the zoo’s animals on a docent-led walking tour, and feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and crafts for adults and youngsters. The zoo is in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways. For more information, call 323- 644-4751.

Author Mark Salzman At LACO Concert The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will present “Westside Connections: Music & Story” with special guest Mark Salzman award-winning author of True Notebooks, Lying Awake, and Iron & Silk as narrator. Margaret Batjer is curator/host, with Bernadene Blaha, piano; Andrew Shulman, cello and Tereza Stanislav, violin, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13 at The Broad Stage, Santa Monica Community College, 1310 11th St.,Santa Monica. The program will include Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 and Mozart’s Piano Trio No. 4 in E major, K. 542. Tickets are $50 and available by calling 213-622-7001, ext. 1. For more information, call 213-622-7001, or visit

www.laco.org. More Happenings at www.bhcourier.com.

NEW GALLERY IN TOWN—Local artist Daniel Maltzman celebrated the opening of his new gallery at 268 N. Beverly Dr. with a reception last Friday. Enjoying the ambiance and art were, from left: Sally Smith, Jeff Roberts, Raquel Starr and Daniel Maltzman. Maltzman, who grew up in Beverly Hills and attended BHHS, has developed a style influenced by Warholian Pop Art and abstract expressionism. His paintings, like those pictured, from left, “Accidental Happenings,” “The Horse Race” and a Warhol/Maltzman/Karen Bystedt collaborative photo mixed-media piece, have been featured in TV shows like Nip Tuck, Dirty Sexy Money, The Dog Whisperer, Millionaire Matchmaker and The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills. The creativity of Maltzman’s paintings has attracted collectors like Petra Ecclestone, Adrian Grenier, Steve Tisch, Garry Tallen of the Bruce Springsteen band, and the Galen Center at USC.

Premium Rush—Never Boring, And A Touch Of Humor Premium Rush fulfills the basic prerequisite of a film. It is well directed, written, acted and executed. Is a great film? It is not. However, it is an intelligent, well, mostly intelligent film with daredevil bicycle rides through the maniacal street of New York City traffic. It stars the always welcomed, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who is fast becoming a star of impressive proportions as he is asked to carry the film by virtue of his name alone. Directed by David Koepp and co-written with John Kamps, Premium Rush follows the death defying Wilee (Gordon-Levitt) as he precariously guides his bike, without breaks, through the maze of Manhattan traffic to deliver messages for a delivery service. He crosses paths with a dishonest cop, played deftly and with terrific humorous nuance, by Michael Shannon (Bobby Monday) who has a gambling problem. Bobby gets into trouble with Chinese hoods who demand that he pay his debts....or else!

Jerry Cutler On Film Wilee’s girlfriend’s roommate Nima (a gorgeous Jamie Chung) is carrying a piece of paper worth many thousands of dollars as collateral to be used for a purpose she refuses to reveal. Monday finds out about the paper and tries to threaten Nima into giving him the paper but she outsmarts him by calling the messenger service. Here’s where Wilee gets involved in a most creative and precarious way. He picks up the precious note and becomes the target of Monday’s wrath. Periodically, Koepp stops the film in the midst of action to afford Wilee time to figure out which route will be the fastest across town. This is done with a map on full screen and various streets he could take without getting run over by a car or most probably, a cab. All the while, time, which is

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of the essence, is flashed on the screen both in flashbacks and the present. Near the climax there is an unfortunate waste of celluloid and actors as Koepp tries to emulate the thrilling ending of many movies of this genre. Realizing, perhaps, that it had been done many times before, he skips part of the conclusion rendering a portion of the climax ineffective. That little omission should not deter you from seeing Premium Rush as in its 91 minutes of running time, it is never boring and has just the right amount of humor. 3 Bagels out of 4 Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film critic, is rabbi at Creative Arts Temple.

Elephant Room Opens Sunday Elephant Room will bring pure, unadulterated fun to the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., when it opens at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26. The Douglas will be transformed into a mystical place of wonder and amusement for four weeks through Sept.16. The West Coast premiere of this “enchantingly goofy collaboration” (Village Voice) by Trey Lyford, Geoff Sobelle and Steve Cuiffo will star magicians Louie Magic, Daryl Hannah and Dennis Diamond, and is directed by Paul Lazar. For tickets and information, call 213-628-2772 or visit www.CenterTheatreGroup.org.

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THE ROCKET MAN DOES GOOD By Joan Rivers Sir Elton John and the AIDS Crisis

ust before I picked up Sir Elton John’s inspiring first book, Love Is The Cure: On Life, Loss, And The End Of AIDS, I happened to read the newspaper coverage of the superstar’s heart wrenching keynote address at the 19th International AIDS Conference. The symposium was the first to be held in the United States since 1980, and at that time (32 years ago as many of us so painfully remember), a diagnosis of AIDS was a death sentence.

y then, 36,000 Americans had received this diagnosis and 21,000 were already dead. Destined to become the greatest and deadliest pox on humanity in modern time, the AIDS virus subsequently infected 60 million people worldwide and killed 30 million, including 617,025 Americans.

oday, as Sir Elton told his fellow conferees, extraordinary scientific gains have been made, and HIV, if treated properly, has evolved into a chronic disease.

n Love Is The Cure, Sir Elton recounts the story of the personal war he has waged — and continues to wage — to not only make this scourge chronic but to also eliminate it entirely, along with a compelling history of the medical advancements that have been, and continue to be, made in our fight against AIDS.

ound too technical? It’s not. Having lost so many beloved friends and colleagues to this disease, I thought I knew everything there was to know, and then some. But Love Is The Cure is crammed with carefully researched facts, anecdotes and observations — many of which I didn’t know and had the power to make me upset, angry and eager to help all over again (thank you, Elton!).

he Elton John that we meet at the outset of the book, in 1986, is a self-described “huge cocaine addict” and completely hooked on “coke, booze and eventually food.” By then, the superstar, 40 years old at the time, had recorded 20 albums and achieved 16 TopTen singles. But none of it mattered because he was determined to destroy himself.

hile sitting in a doctor’s office, he read an article about Ryan White, a teenage hemophiliac who had contracted HIV from a blood transfusion. Fear ran riot in the boy’s Indiana hometown. Ryan was expelled from school, and teased and tormented when seen in public. Restaurants destroyed the dishes used by his family, and a group of parents attempted to have his mother declared unfit.

“I

was overcome with the desire to do something for him and his family,” Elton writes. “It turned out, in the end, the Whites would do far more for me than I ever did for them.”

o Elton’s astonishment, the White family refused to succumb to anger, choosing instead to devote their time and energy to help others with the dread disease.

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hat was completely chiseled in my soul, was, ‘You're leading a terrible life. You are a disgusting person. I

Polly Steele

Even though the book recounts

Elton’s meeting of his partner of 19 years, David Furnish, and the birth of their son, Zachary, on Christmas Day, 2010, it is not a “show biography.”

Elton John holds a child at a mother/baby clinic in Cape Town, South Africa. EJAF UK has helped over 200,000 HIV-positive pregnant women in Africa access medicine that protects their babies from acquiring HIV. David Furnish is with him.

had no self-esteem whatsoever. I looked at Ryan; I looked at me, and the difference was a billion miles,” Elton has recalled. He then became a volunteer, activist, and fundraiser to help rid the world of AIDS.

n 1992, he formed the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Over the next 20 years, the organization has raised and donated more than $275 million to hundreds of projects focusing on those at risk and marginalized in 55 countries. (All of the proceeds from the sale of Love is the Cure are being donated to the foundation.)

n his last chapter, “Ending AIDS Forever,” Elton points out that “people living with AIDS are up to 96 percent less likely to pass the virus to a sexual partner. That means treatment is also prevention.”

Therefore, if

every infected person was diagnosed and treated, their lives could be saved and tens of millions of future infections could be prevented.

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ven after all these years, HIV/AIDS remains a disease of the marginalized, of the poor, of the dispossessed…This is a disease that must be cured not by a miraculous vaccine but by changing hearts and minds, and through a collective effort to break down social barriers and to build bridges of compassion,” he writes.

hat compassion, says Elton, must be extended to gay men, poor people, minorities, sex workers, prisoners and drug users, if this disease is to be eradicated.

ove Is The Cure is not beach reading. You will not walk away with dinner table anecdotes about Princess Diana spitting in his soup, or George Michael throwing up on Geri Halliwell. Forget it, they’re not in here. What you will come away with is a new found respect for Elton as a sensitive, singleminded artist who no longer hides underneath silly coats or oversized glasses.

ove Is The Cure is strong medicine, and Elton is an inspiration.

We are proud and pleased that Joan Rivers accepted our invitation to join the Beverly Hills Courier as a columnist six years ago. Her BHC book and theater reviews are keepsakes with her insightful and witty comments.- GEORGE CHRISTY

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Names In The News...

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Receives Equity California Honors CHLA Staffers National Award For Heart-Attack Care Two Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) physicians in the division of adolescent medicine and a project manager in the department were honored by Equality California Saturday night at The Beverly Hilton. Drs. Marvin Belzer and Johanna Olson, along with a third honoree Miguel Martinez, MSW, MPH, direct the hospital's newly named Center for TransYouth Health and Gender Services, a twodecade old program that provides services for transgender-identified youth and their families. “We have done groundbreaking work for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender youth for three decades and have been a wellkept secret for all of these years,” says Belzer, the division head of adolescent medicine at CHLA. “Not only is our program rare in its multidisciplinary team approach to care, but it is also the largest in the U.S., serving more than 200 gender non-conforming and transgender young people between 4 and 25. We are pioneers in our care for transgender youth both from an HIV prevention and community health standpoint. This is a vulnerable population at high risk for substance abuse, depression and suicide. We are working to head off these issues by meeting the needs of the parents, families and the youth with compassionate and comprehensive care.” Olson is the medical director for the Center for Trans-Youth Health and Gender Studies. In addition to providing clinical care for more than 100 transgender young people, she trains hundreds of health care providers around the country about the medical and psychological needs of transgender youth. “If every person pursued authenticity the way these youth and their families do, we would have a better planet,” she says.

UCLA’s Steven Dubinett To Be Honored For Lung Cancer Research tion’s most deadly Joan’s Legacy: cancer. Uniting Against Lung To date, the Cancer will honor Strolling Supper has UCLA’s Dr. Steven helped Uniting Dubinett, with an Against Lung Cancer award for his leaderfund more than $8.5 ship in the field of million in research lung cancer research grants at 49 different at its “Strolling Supinstitutions across per with Blues and the United States— News,” gala in New $1 million in 2012 York City this fall. alone. The event, which Dubinett, a raises awareness and critical funds for lung Dr. Steven Dubinett leading medical oncologist, serves as cancer research through Uniting Against Lung professor and chief, division of Cancer’s Scientific Program, pulmonary and critical care will be from 6:30-9:30 p.m., medicine, director of the Lung Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Man- Cancer Research Program, and hattan’s Gotham Hall, 1356 the senior associate dean for clinical and translational sciBroadway. NBC’s Brian Williams will ence at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine. be the evening’s host. For more information about The Strolling Supper is the largest event marking Lung Can- the foundation and lung cancer, cer Awareness month in New to purchase tickets , or for more York, attracting more than 700 information, call 212-627-5500 guests and highlighting the need or visit www.unitingagainfor research to combat the na- stlungcancer.org/events/ss2012.

Do you suffer from heart palpitations? State of the Heart: Current Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation. Saturday August 25, 2012 • 2 P.M. – 4 P.M. Doubletree Suites, Santa Monica 1707 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 This FREE educational program is open to all who suffer from Atrial Fibrillation and would like to learn more about the latest approaches and treatments available.

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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center has received an award for outstanding heart attack care from the American College of Cardiology Foundation called the NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2012. UCLA is one of only 164 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor which reflects the aggressive goal of treating heart-attack patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association’s clinical guidelines and recommendations. To receive the award, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center consistently followed treatment guidelines outlined by the ACTION Registry-GWTG Premier program for 8 consecutive quarters and met a performance standard of 90 percent for specif-

ic performance measures. Following these treatment guidelines improves adherence to clinical guideline recommendations, as well as monitors drug safety and the overall quality of care provided to heart-attack patients. “The American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American Heart Association commend Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center for its success in implementing these standards of care and protocols. The full implementation of acute and secondary prevention guideline-recommended therapy is a critical step in saving the lives and improving outcomes of heart attack patients,” said Dr. Gregg C. Fonarow, ACTION Registry-GWTG Steering Committee Chair and director of the Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center and Dr. James Jollis, ACTION Registry-GWTG co-chair and

professor of medicine and radiology at Duke University Hospital. “The time is right for hospitals to be focused on improving the quality of cardiovascular care. The number of acute myocardial infarction patients eligible for treatment is expected to grow over the next decade because of the increasing incidence of heart disease and a large aging population,” said Fonarow, Eliot Corday Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Science at UCLA. A C T I O N Registry–GWTG is a partnership between the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American Heart Association with partnering support from the American College of Emergency Physicians, Society of Chest Pain Centers and the Society of Hospital Medicine.

JWCI Auxiliary to Honor Gloria Gebbia, Dr. Stojadinovic At Annual Membership Luncheon The John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary will hold its Annual Membership Luncheon /Holiday Boutique on Thursday, Oct. 18 at The Beverly Hills Hotel. This year, the “Angel” award will be presented to Gloria Gebbia, president of the Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies (ABCs) in recognition for her devotion to the fight against cancer and support of JWCI's cancer research. The “Public Service” award goes to Col. Alexander Stojadinovic, M.D. for his accomplishments as a surgical oncologist, cancer researcher and officer in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. For more information, call the JWCI Auxiliary hotline at 310-829-8324.

Gloria Gebbia

Col. Alexander Stojadinovic

Health Happenings... icine and Dr. Fady Kaldas, assistant professor of surgery To register, call 310-206UCLA’s Pfleger Liver Institute 6705 or e-mailing Mariana will present “Liver Diseases: Up- Castrejon at mcastrejon@date 2012,” a free educational mednet.ucla.edu. seminar on hepatitis and other liver diseases from 8 a.m.-noon, Sat- Help Group To Host urday, Sept. 8 at UCLA’s James Autism Summit 2012 West Alumni Center, 325 WestThe Help Group will wood Plaza. host Summit 2012, covering Specialists taking part in the “Advances and Best Practices seminar include: Dr. Sammy Saab, in Autism, Learning Disabiliassociate professor of medicine ties and ADHD,” Friday and and surgery and assistant profes- Saturday, Oct. 26-27 at the sor of nursing; Drs. Francisco Du- Skirball Cultural Center, razo and Steven-Huy Han, associ- 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. ate clinical professors of medicine Summit chairs include and surgery, Dr. Saeed Sadeghi, Barbara Firestone, Ph.D.; Peassistant clinical professor of med- ter C. Whybrow, M.D. and

UCLA To Host Free Liver Seminar

Robert M. Bilder, Ph.D. for a “cutting edge” conference designed to bring together researchers, clinicians, educators and parents. Featured speakers include David G. Amaral, Ph.D.; Richard Lavoie, M.A., MEd and Eric Fombonne, M.D. Presenters include: Robert Accordino, M.D. MSc; Bruce L. Baker, Ph.D.; Jan Blacher, Ph.D.; Jason Bolton, PsyD; Florence Clark, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA; Pamela Clark, MA, and Pamela Crooke, Ph.D. Early bird registration is available now through Monday, Sept. 3 at www.thehelpgroup.org.

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misaligned with the Measure E funds allocated under the bond, plans for renovating the schools have spiraled out of control. Under Measure E, the school district has $334 million earmarked for life-safety and renovation-related endeavors. The 2008 board-approved draft plan came in over $600 million to renovate the schools. “We can’t afford it and now we need to be straight with the community,” Gold-

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the chance of transferring viruses is much more,” Cedars-Sinai clinical chief of ear, nose and throat Babak Larian said. Hand-washing, using hand santizers and hydrating are among the surest ways to minimize risks for returning students, he said. But there are other tricks parents can use to mitigate health risks for their youngsters. Larian recommended parents make hand santizers “cool” for their children by putting the highly concentrated alcohol in fun containers or

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going to have a grand time at our ball,” he said. “We consider this the largest formal dinner in America.” Stewart highlighted the romance and drama that will overwhelm the Governors Ball’s 3,800 guests during an exclusive “sneak peak” of this year’s theme, “A Romantic Rhapsody in Red,” inside the transformed Academy of

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According to the report, employment rose 1.6 percent from the middle of 2011 to the middle of 2012, and the unemployment rate fell 1.2 percentage points to 10.7 percent while the state’s gross domestic product grew 2.0 percent in 2011 and likely accelerated during the first half of this year. “California’s economy appears to have solid momentum going into the second half of this year,” according to Mark Vitner, Wells Fargo’s senior economist. “House prices have likely bottomed and have posted year-over-year gains across most of the state. Employment growth has accelerated over

berg said. “This has just gotten out of control–out of hand.” During Wednesday’s study session, Goldberg was strongly critical of the previous board’s use of “scare tactics” to get the community to support Measure E. “How could we be so stupid and go out to the community without a set of plans?” he asked. Per the board’s recommendation, staff will now be crafting a plan known as “Option 4” that completes Horace Mann and partially completes

the modernization of all campuses. In addition, staff will be highlighting components that can be readily removed to achieve cost-savings, such as the proposed underground parking garages at Horace Mann and Hawthorne. Manaster underscored the importance of not duplicating efforts. “There are obvious things that have not seen upgrades…and there are others that have been,” he said. “I fervently believe that this school district needs a reset.”

affixing the bottles that are outside of to backpacks. their control. For children “Parents need to with allergy predisbe aware of their kids positions, which allergies. As soon as Larian estimates you start seeing sympcould stretch up to toms, you take 30 percent of the action,” he said. population, parents Home-remedies need to ensure the include salt-water home environment rinses and decongesremains as hypoaltants. “Educate chilBabak Larian lergenic as possible. dren about their own By mitigating respiratory problems.” inflammation at home, such as At the end of the day, a by keeping pets outside of an good night’s rest, good nutriallergy-prone child’s room or tion with fruits and vegetables, installing air filters, students are drinking lots of water and good able to more successfully fight hygiene are the key to staying off contagions in environments healthy. Television Arts & Sciences Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre lobby. From a Richard Serrainspired red installation composed of roses to the 200,000 fresh-cut red roses adorning 380 tables to a performance by Broadway stars the “Red Hots” on a 60-foot rotating stage, those in attendance at next month’s ball will be treated to a luxurious sensory-driven evening. “Every year, we’re always

asked, how do you top it?” event producer Sequoia Productions’ CEO Cheryl Cecchetto asked. For the 17th year, Patina Restaurant Group will be catering the event at the Nokia Theatre downtown. The first course will be a smoked salmon avocado sphere; the second course will be a roast tenderloin with mushroom risotto fries; and for dessert, a white chocolate raspberry cake.

the past 3 months, fueled largely by gains in the tech sector.” Vitner added. In Greater L.A., the report comments that job creation has been led in part by large gains in the leisure and hospitality sector, reflecting the region’s sustained ability to attract tourists. Specifically, the sector has added 15,600 jobs over the past 12 months. The analysis cites Smith Travel Research, which reports that Los Angeles County’s hotel occupancy rate rose to 75 percent in May, up 5.8 percentage points compared with May of last year. The average daily room rate is also up, increasing 4.7 percent from a year ago. Higher occupancy rates and prices signal stronger pricing power,

as well as growing demand. According to the report, the housing sector has begun to show signs of life in Los Angeles with home price gains outpacing the national average and growth in demand for apartment rentals remains strong. Prices for single-family homes have stabilized and are now positive on a year-ago basis for 3 straight months. This, as well as record-low mortgage rates, has helped bring more traditional buyers back into the market, with less activity being driven by investors. Demand for rental units has continued to trend higher, as potential buyers find mortgages harder to obtain and are weary about further declines in home prices.

POLICE BLOTTER The following burglaries, robberies and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are indicated by block numbers.

BURGLARY 4/25 300 Palm Dr. 6/20 200 S. Doheny Dr. 8/15 300 N. Palm Dr. 8/18 300 S. Doheny Dr. GRAND THEFT 8/3 200 S. Beverly Dr. 8/9 9300 Civic Center Dr.

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Loss $4,150 Loss $106,000 Loss $1,468 Loss $1,650 Loss $4,362 Loss $2,500 Loss $1,000

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and a "distraction". Metro has applied for about 16 permits in the last four years, an average of about four a year, according to Director of Public Works and Transportation David Gustavson. He said there is one application pending in the near future. Metro currently has four active permits in the City with different expiration dates, the last expiring on Nov. 11, 2012. Gold agreed that he didn't want the council viewing every permit, but met Mirisch halfway in suggesting a liaison committee comprised of himself and Mirisch that would be tasked with matters such as

viewing applications. Gold said he could move forward with that plan if Brien and Brucker agreed, but both men showed no interest in forming the committee. Reform councilwoman Lili Bosse, a staunch opponent of Metro's desire to tunnel under Beverly Hills High, was not present at Thursday's meeting. Mirisch made it clear that his desire in reviewing permits was not a distrust for City staff, but rather to support staff and help keep a watchful eye on how Metro's plans may effect residents in the Public Right-ofWay. "I'm just not confident they are necessarily giving us the full picture," Mirisch said.

Council Votes For Bikes By Matt Lopez The City Council unanimously agreed Thursday to move forward with pilot bicycle routes, approving two of the five long-discussed routes. The council unanimously (4-0 vote, councilwoman Lili Bosse was absent) approved east-west pilot bike lanes at Burton Way and north-south routes at Crescent Drive. At meetings on July 3 and August 7, the council dis-

cussed five proposed pilot bike lanes: east-west lanes on Burton Way, Charleville Blvd. and Carmelita Ave. and north-south lanes at Crescent Dr. and Charleville Blvd. In May, the Traffic and Parking Commission voted in favor of proposals on Burton, Crescent and Carmelita, but the council has been steadfast in its opposition to Carmelita, which is approximately 42-feet wide and has 21 all-way stops.

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reaching effects for Beverly Hills homeowners who currently employ such workers in their homes. One of the biggest differences if the bill were to pass, according to Patrick Rea of the Burbank-based labor consulting firm, The Rea Company, is the piles of paperwork a homeowner would now have to file to keep a domestic worker employed. “(The homeowner) is going to need proof of worker's compensation for their domestic workers,” Rea told The Courier. “It's going to require documentation of meal periods, rest periods and ‘non-work periods’.” Rea said he sees several issues that could arise if the bill is passed, including the challenges the elderly may have handling the paperwork. There is also the issue of how domestic workers are currently paid. “My experience tells me that 80 percent of this industry pays cash,” Rea said. “Most of these employers don't keep any kind of records.” Penalties for those who don't provide accurate records, include a $50 fine for the first "failure to provide a wage statement" and $100 for each additional penalty. The bill itself is a little misleading. In one portion, it says “domestic workers often labor under harsh conditions, work long hours for low wages without benefits or job security, and face termination without notice or severance pay.” There is no federal law in the country that requires an employer to provide severance pay to an employee. If the bill passes, there are a number of parties that will likely benefit. The state would collect higher taxes from withholding and expects to collect substantial penalties for anticipated non-compliance with record keeping. Another cost to taxpayers

could also come if the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement has to hire more employees to enforce the provisions of the bill. It will also be a big boost for litigation, including attorney fees and witness fees and private agencies that supply caregivers. “It's going to take the underground further underground and going to force a portion of the industry to come up above ground,” Rea said. The bill contains exemptions for what it doesn’t deem a “domestic work employee”, which includes someone who is a spouse or blood relative of the employer, or anyone under age 18 employed as the babysitter for a minor child. Regular babysitters over age 18, such as those often employed by working mothers and fathers, would be subject to the law. Supporters of the bill include the American Civil Liberties Union, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Local 3299, California Coalition for Women Prisoners, Jobs with Justice San Francisco, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, National Lawyers Guild Labor and Employment Committee, Service Employees International Union and Unite Here! Opponents include AARP, California Chamber of Commerce, Civil Justice Associations of California, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Stanford Park Nannies, United Cerebral Palsy, and Visiting Angels. 42nd District Assemblymember Mike Feuer, who represents Beverly Hills, voted in favor of the bill, but declined to comment for the article. The Service Employees International Union has already attempted to unionize domestic workers. Additional efforts are anticipated from the SEIU for unionization.

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ceives the Guardian of Israel Award at the Jewish National Fund’s Tree of Life Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Born in 1925 in Hungary, the fourth son of 5 boys, Gardner was raised in what today would be considered a modern orthodox Jewish family. “I had a wonderful early childhood, surrounded by loving parents,” he said. “Life went on beautifully until 1933.” In 1933, the Nazis began a systematic takeover of Germany following Adolf Hitler’s rise to power that spiraled into the genocide of 6 million European Jews. “His aim and goal was to eliminate the Jewish people in Europe and if he could, the whole word,” Gardner said. “We thought he was a crazy man and it will never happen. We would trust in God.” Of the 217 people in his village who were sent with Gardner to Mauthausen Concentration Camp, 17 survived. In the first week after returning home after World War II ended, 7 committed suicide. “Life in the concentration camp was horribly terrible, and actually, we thought none of us would survive, and like

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how to build on the philanthropic Annenberg legend through retreats at Sunnylands. Know as the West Coast “Camp David” for its capacity to engage global leaders in thoughtful discourse for the betterment of mankind, the 200-acre midcentury modern estate in Rancho Mirage developed for Walter and Leonore Annenberg in the 1960’s is uniquely positioned to address challenges facing the global population. “People who live stressful lives…come there to retreat,” said Anne Rowe, director of collections and exhibitions at the estate. “It actually does work magically to create a space where people can let down their hair and be at peace.” Building on the Annenberg Foundation’s mission to advance public well-being through improved communication, retreats such as the recent “Envisioning the Future of the U.S.-Mexico Relationship”, where country leaders convened to discuss solutions, can change society. “The [Mexico] story today is about violence, crime and danger,” Sunnylands communications director Geoff Baum said. “But there’s an entire different story…which is opportunity.” For decades, the Annenbergs hosted an array of world leaders, Hollywood entertain-

BEVERLY HILLS robots, we kept putting one foot in front of the other and hoped and waited for the war to end,” he said. “The real greatest trauma hit us when we reached our former homes, when we realized that none of our relatives or parents were alive.” As part of this year’s Gala, which celebrates life, hope and perseverance through Holocaust survivors and their second and third generation family members, Gardner and his wife, Yvette, in addition to Joseph Nissenbaum, Roman Russ, Ida Waksberg, and Cantor Hershel Walfish, will be presented the Guardian of Israel award, a humanitarian honor for outstanding community involvement to local Holocaust survivors. Proceeds from the event will benefit various Jewish National Fund (JNF) projects, including Aleh Negev, a stateof-the-art communal rehabilitative village that provides children and adults with severe disabilities throughout Israel with high-level care to help them realize their full potential. For more information on the Tree of Life Gala or to purchase tickets, contact Hermine Mahmouzian at hmahmouzian@jnf.org or call 310990-4371.

ers and artists for meals. Many of the discussions at those meals centered on how to make the world a better place for humanity. It was known as a place where problems were solved. Following the establishment of the trust set by the Annenbergs in 2002, the once private retreat is now geared toward making the public policy goals of the global-minded Annenbergs an ongoing reality. One upcoming retreat on the digital era, which will include top executives from Google and Facebook, will focus on a fluid medium that is of growing social concern. The need to engage in social media is transforming society and rewiring the brain waves that have many scratching their heads at studies that find an increasing number of Americans feel closer to their “online family” than actual inperson relationships. On Wednesday evening, attendees discussed ways to leverage the power of music and art to strengthen the retreats. One idea bandied about was the creation of a repertory company that could participate in future retreats. Another idea was to find a major benefactor, like Bill Gates, to take up Sunnylands as a cause. “There’s great opportunities here to do very special kinds of things,” Academy Awards-producer Michael Seligman said. “The real thing is to be on the map again.”

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A C T I O N ! Are You Ready For Some Football?

B E V E R LY H I L L S S P O R T S

The Courier goes inside summer practice to preview the Beverly Hills High Normans 2012 football season Story and Photos By Matt Lopez Anyone expecting Donald Paysinger to be down on his football team after last season is sorely mistaken. Beverly Hills High School's football team might be coming off its most disappointing season in recent years, but head coach Paysinger has plenty of reason for optimism, although he tempered it a bit saying that a lack of depth could present a problem for a team that doesn't quite have the amount of players it had in recent years. “Our first group of guys on both sides of the ball can compete with the best of them,” Paysinger said. “Depth can definitely become an issue if one of our guys goes down, but we like our starters a lot.” Still, it won't be easy. Not with the Normans losing several players who were cornerstones of the program, such as Frank Brown, who won “CoMale Athlete of the Year” at the QWEST Awards and Cameron Countryman.

COACH—Head Coach Donald Paysinger leads the Normans once again this season.

Last year, the Normans struggled to a 2-8 (1-4 in Ocean League) record after having reached the playoffs the previous season, but this year there's optimism on the BHHS football team with plenty of talent back to make another playoff run. Quarterbacks Chase Crossley (6-foot-1,

195-pounds, Sr.) is back to compete for the starting quarterback job with junior Zach Bialobos (6-1, 177). Crossley saw limited playing time last year and this will be Bialobos' first year playing varsity football, but Paysinger said he's excited about his potential. Paysinger said both quarterbacks should expect to see playing time this season. Runningbacks Montay Monroe (5-6, 165, Sr.) was a backup last year who saw limited playing time, but he'll be expected to carry the load on the ground for the Normans this year in place of Frank Brown, who rushed for 674 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Anton Saleh (5-6, 165, Sr.) is also a talented running back who should see playing time in the Normans' offense. Wide Receiver/Tight End Whichever quarterback ends up taking most of the snaps between Crossley and Bialobos will have plenty of talented targets to throw the ball to. Nick Carruth (5-7, 155, Sr.) tops the list and should be one of the top playmakers on offense. Austin Towns (6-0, 185, Sr.) and Eli Sacks (6-0, 145, Jr.) are also expected to be big producers in the passing game for Beverly High. Offensive Line Legend Waters (6-0, 195, Sr.) helps to lead the group from the center position and Cameron Paysinger (6-1, 300, Sr.) should also be a force on the offensive line. Paysinger was originally only slated to play on defense, but the coaches felt he could also help the offensive line as well. Donald Paysinger said big Austin Greer (6-5, 285, Jr.) “brings an edge” to the line as does Vincent Torres (6-6, 285, Sr.) with their attitude, size and athleticism. Paysinger said junior Calvin Silvera (6-1, 245) is the team's “most aggressive” lineman. Defensive Line In addition to his offensive line duties, Cameron Paysinger

PRACTICE—Asisstant coach John Johnson (JJ) strategizes with a group of offensive players during practice.

THREE-POINT STANCE — Calvin Silvera (left) and Marcus Jackson get ready to go head-to-head during Beverly Hills High’s football practice.

QUARTERBACK—Chase Crossley is vying for the starting quarterback job with Zach Bialobos.

will also help anchor Beverly Hills' defensive front. Joining him on the defensive line will be Austin Towns, who is a twoway starter and a great passrushing threat for the Normans. Linebacker Ole Woods is back at linebacker after finishing with a team-high 44 tackles last year. Woods is one of the leaders of the Normans' defense and will also play some fullback and tight end this year on offense. Coach Paysinger said he has been impressed with the work Woods put in to improve this summer The other leader on defense is Jared Forman (61, 203, Sr.) who returns after leading the team with four sacks last season. Leonard Ferdman (5-10, 207, Sr.) will also be a focal point of the linebacking group. Coach Paysinger said Ferdman is the strongest player on the team and he hopes that what he does in the weight room will translate to the football field this season. Defensive Backs For all Frank Brown did for the running game last year, he was just as integral to the pass defense, where he led the secondary with four interceptions. This year, Carruth will add to

his duties on offense by helping lead the Normans' secondary. His athleticism will be a big help, as will that of safety Morgan Henderson (6-0, 175, Jr.). Staying Cool in Summer Heat As if football practice and “two-a-days” weren't difficult enough, the sweltering heat this summer makes things that much more uncomfortable for high school football players. Like many coaches around the country, Beverly High's Donald Paysinger has done his best this summer to help keep his players hydrated and refreshed as temperatures have soared to the high 90s. According to the National Federation of State High School’s Association, exertional heat stroke is the leading cause of preventable death in high school athletics and it leads to thousands of hospitalizations each year. “You've got to be real careful and treat each kid as if they're your kid,” Paysinger

told The Courier. “With my own kid being out there it's even moreso the truth.” When Paysinger played, he said there was little regard for the heat and whether or not players were staying hydrated or not. “There were no precautionary measures back then, they just move you over to the side and keep going,” Paysinger said. “Now, we give them as much water as possible and as many little breaks to catch their breath as we can.”

2012 Football Schedule (all games at 7 p.m. unless noted)

8/31 – vs. Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara) 9/07 – vs. San Marcos (Santa Barbara) 9/14 3 p.m. – @ Palos Verdes Peninsula (Rolling Hills Estates) 9/21– @ San Marino (San Marino) 9/28 – vs. South Pasadena (South Pasadena) 10/05 – vs. Inglewood (Inglewood)** 10/12 – @. Santa Monica (Santa Monica)* (at Santa Monica College) 10/19 – @ Morningside (Inglewood)* 10/26 – vs. Hawthorne (Hawthorne)* 11/02 – @ Culver City (Culver City)* Legend * = Ocean League game BOLD = Home game at BHHS

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BEVERLY HILLS CORONETS–A contingent of Beverly Hills residents was on hand at Bel-Air Country Club for the introduction of 24 Coronet debutantes who will be presented at the National Charity League’s 63rd Coronet Debutante Ball in The Beverly Hilton on Nov. 24. Pictured (from left): Rosemary Hilb, Lori Gordon and her deb daughter Natalie Gordon; deb Nicole Gould with her mother Alice Gould. Photo by Lee Salem

A total of 24 debutantes, including Beverly Hills residents Natalie Gordon and Nicole Gould, will make their bows at the 63rd anniversary Coronet Debutante Ball Nov. 24 at The Beverly Hilton. Ball director Susan Hilton announced the names at a fashion show/luncheon at Bel-Air Country Club, congratulating them on completion of their 6 years of volunteer community service on behalf of the National Charity League and presenting them with the traditional gold lavaliere. Ball board president Fran Aponte saluted Mary Curry, luncheon chairman, and Sally Hilton, fashion show commentator, for their work on the event. ****** Grammy-winning Richie Sambora was honored at the 12th Golden Heart Awards in The Beverly Wilshire along with Del and Bettina Breckenfeld for their philanthropic work with the 98-year old Midnight Mission, a human services agency offering emergency services, drug and alcohol recover and transitional programs for homeless men, women and children. Kevin Frazier emceed the evening and there was a special performance by Eagles guitarist Don Felder. Guests included Denise Richards, Dick Van Dyke, Pauley Perrette, Tony Denison, Steven R. McQueen, Buzz Aldrin, Luc Robitaille, Jessarae Robitaille, Adam Gaynor, James Patrick Steward, Shaun Toub, Mary Murphy, Cynthia Fox, Gary Moore, Uncle Joe Benson, Bob Buchmann and many more. ****** RnB Live Hollywood, founded by Greg Lites, Felipe Darrell and Ted Dozier to provide a place for aspiring singers to showcase their talents, hosted a celebration of Magic Johnson’s involvement with L.A. Dodgers. The event brought out some of Hollywood’s top trailblazers including Stevie Wonder, Brandy Norwood, Keyshia Cole, Nick Young, James Van Der Beek, Doug Robb, Malaysia Pargo, Imani Showalter, etc. The night was hosted by comedian Chris Spencer, while DeeJay ER kept the crowd grooving to classic R&B sounds. There was a surprise performances of Love by Keyshia Cole plus Jaiden, Josh London and many more.

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Talks Books Dan Morhaim has written The Better End: Surviving (And Dying) On Your Own Terms In Today’s Modern Medical World (Johns Hopkins University Press $18.95). Dr. Morhaim is not only on the faculty at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, but also board certified in both emergency and internal medicine and is serving his 10th term in the Maryland General Assembly as deputy majority leader. I mention all of his credits because this is an important book. He begins by contrasting how people died 100 years ago with minimum time in hospitals and surrounded by loved ones and the family doctor who came to the house when the patient died of pneumonia. Today, he paints the picture of the man who has prostate cancer kept in remission by surgery and chemotherapy, but it has now re emerged and the man followed the advice of his oncologist, radiologist, surgeons and internist, none of whom knew his as a personal friend. Over the last 18 months of his life, he was in and out of the hospital and when he developed pneumonia he was given antibiotics, leaving his heart to give out after his liver stopped functioning. But instead of dying with loved ones around him, he was in ICU surrounded by monitors, machines and intravenous lines. Dan Morhaim says he wrote this book to give options before we have to make a decision. In the middle of a medical emergency is not the time to make important decisions for ourselves and loved ones. Death can be postponed but not canceled. He mentions Ariel Sharon who had a massive stroke in 2006 and is still in a coma, in a state of limbo between life and death. Dan told me his stepfather Max Mont, whom he loved dearly, suffered from kidney failure and was on dialysis. He could see his memory was failing and that he could no longer read or write. He called Dan in Maryland and told him he had decided to stop the dialysis which would mean his end. Dan came to California to be with him and his mother, the next week and all Max’s friends came to say their farewells. Max expired. Prior to this , he had made arrangements to donate his body to UCLA Medical School. Morhaim makes the point

BIRTHDAYS—Celebrating are Steve Guttenberg, Marlee Matlin and Joe Regalbuto (Aug. 24); Anne Archer, Sean Connery, Elvis Costello, Monty Hall, Gene Simmons, Tom Skerritt and Blair Underwood (Aug. 25); Francine York, Devra Hill Zucker, Macauley Culkin, Charles Michelson and Branford Marsalis (Aug. 26); Francine York, Devra Hill Zucker, Macauley Culkin, and Charles Michelson (Aug. 26); Jane Gottsegen and Tuesday Weld (Aug. 27); LeAnn Rimes, Jack Black, Jason Priestley, and David Soul (Aug. 28); Arthur Kassel, Sophia Braverman, Jana Olson Collins, William Friedkin, and Elliot Gould (Aug. 29); Cameron Diaz, Dr. Charles Aronberg, Elizabeth Ashley, Timothy Bottoms and Warren Buffett (Aug. 30).

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 24). Many will follow your lead this year, and luckily for them, you’ll lead with an exuberant celebration of life. You’ll pursue education in September and wind up with sharp skills. October brings a new influence, and a lucrative project follows. Love and its many forms will be your favorite pastime in December and throughout 2013. Cancer and Sagittarius people adore you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your job appears to be very similar to the job you were doing yesterday. To prevent boredom, inject some creativity into it. If you don’t attempt some kind of spice or twist, this job is hardly worth doing. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You said what needed to be said, but no one listened. So say it again. Often people need to hear the same message 7 times or more before they understand its call to action. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Embrace your parental influences instead of trying to run from them. Even if what your parents gave you was negligible or negative, you’ll be more powerful if you can accept that and build from there. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sometimes you fall into relationships so automatically that you completely forget that you can pick your friends. Try it anew today. You’re a different person, and it just may turn out better for you this time around. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your scene could use some new color. Notice what your eye is attracted to, and investigate. This metaphor can be applied to each of your senses to sparkle up your immediate environs. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You were given a handful of elements to use in your formation of a project. Mold them into something all yours–utterly different from that from which they came. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). There’s something to be gained from an identity crisis, and you’re the proof. If you momentarily forget who you are, the answer is closer to your childhood idea of yourself than it is to anything after. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Put something great on the schedule for next week instead of doing it now. If you forestall your reward, you’ll have the added pleasure of thinking about how wonderful it will be to finally indulge. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Discretion is important to you. You will have the confidence to learn something new once you are reasonably sure that your errors will not be pointed out for all to see. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Those having access to a library or the Internet, education is free. Having the will and motivation to study is a rare gift, one that you possess and will make the most of. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your imitation of someone is not deliberate and may not even be conscious. Suddenly you’ll notice you have lifted a manner of expression, then decide what it means. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you could give your past self a good talking to, what would you say? Once you answer that question, accept a visit from your future self, and listen to all the wisdom this being has to impart. that nothing in this book relates to stories of various people and assisted suicide. On the other deaths. He is supportive of hoshand there are medicines for alle- pice care. viating pain, such as opiates, tranHe suggests having a gatherquilizers, etc. and there is the eco- ing of friends with the agenda nomics of end-of-life care. This that everyone will write their will be the focus of the coming answers to “Resuscitation or election. Who pays for this care? Not, “Their Living Will” which Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid? can be found in the Resources. One fourth of all Medicare This way, the awkwardness of spending is for last year of life facing our own death can be care. And this is not always for the shared. The last few months have aged, remember Terri Schiavo seen the passing of many woncase. This brings Dr. Morhaim to derful author/friends, Ray his main point of the book. Bradbury, Gore Vidal, Robert Advance Directive to make one’s Hughes and Helen Gurley wishes known. Brown. To see them in their 1) Choosing the kind of care you prime, go to Claremont Graduate want; Digital Library and find them in 2) Choosing someone to act on Connie Martinson Talks Books. Most are in more than once. So your behalf when you can’t; hail and farewell. 3) After death instructions; 4) Documentation that signa- www.conniemartinson.com is seen on www.lacityview.org tures, witnesses are legal. As an excellent writer, he tells streamed at 3 and 11:30 pm.

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Tablescape Designer Insul Shows Subscribers, Website Vistors How To Make Dining An Event Many residents miss the much-lamented Candle Light and…, a popular gift and candle emporium on Beverly Drive, run by Sharon Insul that closed in 2007. Since leaving the retail business, proprietor Sharon Insul hasn’t let grass grow under her feet. A year ago she launched her new website, www.tableofferings.com, to help people turn drab table settings into dramatic eye-popping tablescapes. Not a fan of boring floral centerpieces guests have to crane around to see or have a conversation, Insul tells readers how to turn a lace shawl into a tablecloth and get creative with sheets. “I show people how to take things they have, that they wouldn’t think of using, and how to create an imaginative and elegant table setting with them,” Insul says. Mixing great-grandma’s heirlooms with flea-market finds and first-apartment leftovers gives all new meaning, Insul advises. “I could take an ordinary frying pan and turn it into a candlescape,” Insul says. Even platters from the 99 Cent Only Store are okay, Insul says. “Just make dining interesting; make it an event.” She’s hoping to soon add

a store to the site making her hand-selected napkin rings, place settings and tablecloths available to fans. They come from around the world, like the Philippines, France and England, picking up photos from the site and sharing photos of Insul-inspired place setting on Pinterest. “I still set a place setting for myself,” Insul says. “You don’t need a party to make yourself feel good. You can create a great atmosphere with washable napkins. “Sometimes you work all day and for some reason just don’t feel good,” Insul relates. “Dining is time to relax, look at what you accomplished and say ‘now let me enjoy my time to eat.’” On the site’s blog, “Dishing It Up,” Insul discusses such minutiae as the different kinds of forks and styles (oval and bowl) and placement of soup spoons She also launched an epublication www.tableofferings.net four months ago, where at the first of every month subscribers get a table setting for different events, like dinner at home or picnics, and instructions on how to create it. A subscription is $25 a year and makes a great hostess or bridal gift, Insul adds.

She just did a garden bridal shower where guests got a subscription in their goodie bags. At the store, Insul frequently had interior designers stopping in to look for candles. After talking with them, she often ended up designing either their table or helping their clients. “They would come in and say I need help for a dinner party or buffet and I would put it together,” Insul relates. “For me it’s like eating; just second nature.” So Insul became the go-to tablescaper. Her father had stores in Chicago selling crystal and fine and hand-painted china. “This has always been a part of me. It’s how my brain works.” Her designs have been in House And Garden, USA Today, Japan’s Oggi magaine, In Style, on most local stations and HGTV. Insul is also a jewelry designer, mixing new and vintage pieces to create one-of-akind items she sells on a separate web site. And the legacy of CandleLight and... lives on as Insul is constantly recognized. In Palm Springs recently she was approached by a woman saying, “You had that store with candles and gifts...”

THE MEANING OF IT By Patrick Berry / Edited by Will Shortz

BHHS and Hawthorne alumnus Alexander Fischoff graduated magna cum laude from American University, Washington, D.C. Alex received his Bachelor of Arts from the School of Public Affairs with a Justice major and a minor in Computer Science. He is a member of Alpha Phi Sigma – National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Upsilon Pi Epsilon – International Computer Science Honor Society, Golden Key International Honour Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Alex has been accepted into AU’s graduate program and will be continuing his studies to obtain his Master of Science degree in Justice, Law and Society.

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BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 080041569 Title Order No. 08-8-163323 APN No. 5529-011-032 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/09/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MICHAEL R YAGER, AND KEVIN HINDS, dated 10/09/2006 and recorded 10/17/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2303423, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 09/14/2012 at 1:00PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California 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: 930, 930 1/2, 932 & 934 N. HARPER AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90046. 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 $1,916,259.47. 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

PUBLIC NOTICES 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 080041569. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 2818219 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. FEI # 1006.30643 8/24, 8/31, 9/07/2012 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE: Title Order No.: 5056811 Trustee Sale No.: 73480 Loan No.: 9903103080 APN: 4332013-011 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 09/21/2006.

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 09/06/2012 at 01:00PM, FCI Lender Services, Inc. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/11/06 as DOC #06 2256920 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Beverly Hills Medical Management Co., LTD., a California corporation, as Trustor Greenpoint Mortgage Funding, Inc., a New York corporation, as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: 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: 475 South Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills CA 90211. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $ 1 , 4 4 5 , 5 7 9 . 2 8 (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: 8/6/12 FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Trustee 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: 714-282-2424 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures.com or CALL: 877-RSVP-ADS or 877778-7237. Teri Snyder, Exec. Vice President FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are

considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid on a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-RSVPADS or 877 778-7237, or visit this internet Web site www.rsvpforeclosures.co m, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 73480. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.” ( R S V P # 291786)(08/17/12, 08/24/12, 08/31/12) ————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012142608 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY MEDICAL GROUP 2) BEVERLY HILLS ORTHOPEDIC GROUP 120 S. Spalding Dr. #401, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Joseph Isaacson, M.D. 4734 Louise Ave., Encino, CA 91316; Melvin H. Nutig, M.D. 126 Union Jack Mall, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 1992: Joseph Isaacson, M.D.: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 16, 2012; Published: August 03, 10, 17, 24, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012149480 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ERIN ROSE DESIGN GROUP 2) ROSE ‘N BLOOMS 125 S. Rexford Dr. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Erin Rose 125 S. Rexford Dr. #202, 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: Erin Rose: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 25, 2012; Published: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012149478 The following is/are doing business as: BOUTIQUE CATERING WITH CHEF B 7631 Norton #4, Los Angeles, CA 90046; Byron T. Reynolds 7631 Norton #4, Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the

name(s) listed herein: Byron T. Reynolds: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 25, 2012; Published: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012149466 The following is/are doing business as: GOLDEN HEART SENIOR CARE 9775 Peavine Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Golden Hills Care Corp. 9775 Peavine Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 26, 2011: Anita Chaman-Hedvat: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 25, 2012; Published: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012149454 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LAW OFFICES OF OFER BLEIWEISS 2) BLEIWEISS LAW GROUP 10801 National Blvd. #401, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Ofer Bleiweiss 148 S. Elm Dr. #5, 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: Ofer Bleiweiss: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 25, 2012; Published: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012149443 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SANCTUM 2) PROJECT SANCTUM 8601 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048; Trevor Walters 1724 Bagley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Kian Abacki 2160 Benecia Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Trevor Walters: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 25, 2012; Published: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012153616 The following is/are doing business as: MERIDIAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 10729 Cushdon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Michael Haddad 10729 Cushdon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Michael Haddad: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 31, 2012; Published: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012154563 The following is/are doing business as: WHITE DOVE CAPITAL 9025 Wilshire Blvd. Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Spalding Consulting Group Inc. 9025 Wilshire Blvd. Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2012: Mayer Dallal, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 01, 2012; Published: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012159768 The following is/are doing business as: EQUIMAX MANAGEMENT 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #603, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Equimax Mortgage and Loan 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #603, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Hooshang Namvar, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 08, 2012; Published: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012159688 The following is/are doing business as: WILLOW LANE PRESS 1601 S. Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Carol Jean Delmar 1601 S. Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Carol Jean Delmar: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 08, 2012; Published: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012161867 The following is/are doing business as: EXPAK GROUND 15335 Morrison

August 24, 2012 | Page 21 St. #345, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; West Coast Overnight, Inc. 15335 Morrison St. #345, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2012: F. Barrantes, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 10, 2012; Published: August 17, 24, 31, September 07, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012161875 The following is/are doing business as: EXPAK GROUND 2909 S. Elm St., Fresno, CA 93706; RGF Services, Inc. 2075 Bedford Ave., Clovis, CA 93611; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 13, 2012: R. Elizalde, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 10, 2012; Published: August 17, 24, 31, September 07, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160910 The following is/are doing business as: 1) 1507 16TH STREET, LTD. 2) 1539 NORTH ALEXANDRIA, LTD 3) 4411 VENTURA CANYON, LTD. 4) 3499-1B BAHIA BLANCA WEST, LTD. 1314 Summitridge Place, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Robert A. Herman Living Trust Dated December 16, 1994 1314 Summitridge Place, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A TRUST, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1976: Robert A. Herman, Trustee: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160418 The following is/are doing business as: EMAXLOAN 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #603, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Equimax Mortgage and Loan 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #603, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Hooshang Namvar, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160421 The following is/are doing business as: R.A.O. DESIGN 5166 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016; Farhad Noorani 5166 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Farhad Noorani: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160901 The following is/are doing business as: AMY G. AND BILL Q. 10390 Wilshire Blvd. #1208, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Amy Gibson 10390 Wilshire Blvd. #1208, Los Angeles, CA 90024; William Quateman 10390 Wilshire Blvd. #1208, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Amy Gibson: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160376 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MAE’S DREAM SKIN & BODY TREATMENTS 2) MAE’S SKIN & BODY TREATMENT 3717 Cardiff Ave. #205, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Mae Helen Alfred 3717 Cardiff Ave. #205, Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mae Helen Alfred: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160386 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ELEV8 2) ELEV8 AGENCY 3) ELEV8 TALENT 489 S. Robertson Blvd. #206, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Elev8, LLC 489 S. Robertson Blvd. #206, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMIT-

ED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2012: Nicole St. John, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160391 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LA DOG TAXI.COM 2) LA DOG TAXI 3) DOGGY-WOOD.COM 4) DAYTRIPCA.COM 835 S. Sycamore Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Matthew Tenggren 835 S. Sycamore Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mathew Tenggren: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160399 The following is/are doing business as: PINKBERRY 1112 Montana Ave. #464, Santa Monica, CA 90403; Watershed PB Holdings, Inc. 1112 Montana Ave. #464, Santa Monica, CA 90403; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Elliot Mahn, Vice President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160400 The following is/are doing business as: PINKBERRY 1112 Montana Ave. #464, Santa Monica, CA 90403; Pinkberry Union Square, LLC 1112 Montana Ave. #464, Santa Monica, CA 90403; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 12, 2012: Elliot Mahn, Vice President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160401 The following is/are doing business as: PINKBERRY 1112 Montana Ave. #464, Santa Monica, CA 90403; Watershed PB, LLC 1112 Montana Ave. #464, Santa Monica, CA 90403; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 10, 2009: Elliot Mahn, Vice President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012156821 The following is/are doing business as: WALKERMEN “OIL DELIVERY SERVICE” 10584 Santa Monica Blvd. #108, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The Ivory Rose Group LLC 10584 Santa Monica Blvd. #108, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Brian Walker, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 03, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160444 The following is/are doing business as: VIDEO PUNCH 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1250, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Deana Fanton 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1250, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 02, 2012: Deana Fanta: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160444 The following is/are doing business as: VIDEO PUNCH 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1250, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Deana Fanton 269 S. Beverly Dr. #1250, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 02, 2012: Deana Fanta: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C

Page 22 | August 17 , 2012 FIRST AMENDED SUMMONS (CITATION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: 12CECG00847 DSB NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: (Aviso Al Demandando) WOOTON GROUP, LLC, a California limited liability company; MARK A. SLOTKIN, individually and as trustee of THE SLOTKIN’S FAMILY CHILDREN’S TRUST; GAIL ELLEN SLOTKIN, and DOES 1-10, inclusive

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante)

INVESTORS WARRANTY OF AMERICA, INC., an Iowa corporation NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamade telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encorntrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede paga a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, las corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitaje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is:

(El Nombre y direccion de la corte es):

Superior Court of the State of California, County of Fresno B.F. Sisk Courthouse 1130 O Street, Fresno, CA 93721-2220

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El Nombre , la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado de demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado es)

Greg C. Gatto, Bar No. 226903 Tel (530) 582-2280 Fax (530) 582-2281 STOEL RIVES LLP 10008 S.E. River Street, Truckee, CA 96161 APRIL 6, 2012 DATE (Fecha): By: L. Esparza , Deputy (Adjunto) Beverly Hills Courier • Published 08/03/12, 08/10/12, 08/17/12, 08/24/12

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100169811266 Title Order No.: 100532119 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/16/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/02/2003 as Instrument No. 03 2921936 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: E H S A N O L L A H GUILANI, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 09/06/2012 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES

described above is purported to be: 324 N PALM DRIVE #303, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 APN#: 4342-003-101 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $487,336.98. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO

POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder 's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 2 0 1 0 0 1 6 9 8 11 2 6 6 . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 2 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 7 1 4 - 7 3 0 - 2 7 2 7 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT C O L L E C T O R ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 08/13/2012 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 750019013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 A4285809 08/17/2012, 08/24/2012, 08/31/2012 ———————————

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9980-7221 TSG Order No.: 87828 A.P.N.: 4355-010-034 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/08/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 12/15/2005 as Document No.: 05 3085500, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Shepard A. Jacobson and Nikoo Jacobson, husband and wife, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 09/04/2012 at 01:00 PM Sale Location: At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1750 N Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $ 8 9 2 , 8 2 1 . 1 3 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks

involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 778-7237 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.rsvpforeclosures.co m, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9980-7221. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 04/27/2012 NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.rsvpforeclosures.com or call (877) 778-7237 NBS Default Services, LLC, Gaby Ospino/Jamie Harmon 08/03/2012 “We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.” (RSVP# 291678, 08/10/12, 08/17/12, 08/24/12)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 12-0001988 Title Order No. 12-0004092 APN No. 5528-004-043 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/21/2006. 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 P R O C E E D I N G 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 LAURENT CARACO, AND FLORENCE CARACO, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 12/21/2006 and recorded 12/29/2006, as Instrument No. 20062893741, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 08/31/2012 at 1:00PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California 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: 500 NORTH FLORES STREET, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90048. 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 $1,080,525.68. 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 inter-

est 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 120001988. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 2818219 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. FEI # 1006.164705 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2012

BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: AUGUST 6, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: FRESH & EASY NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET INC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 262 S. ROBERTSON BLVD Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Type of license(s) applied for: 20 - OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 08/17/12, 08/24/12, 08/31/12 BHC 260015

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: AUGUST 15, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: BEDFORD AND BURNS PARTNERS LLC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 363-69 N. BEDFORD DR. Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5107 Type of license(s) applied for: 47 - ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 08/24/12 • BHC 260019 ——————————

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: AUGUST 8, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are:

GUIRIM INC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 3977 W. 6TH ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90020-4209 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 08/24/12 • BHC 260025 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 133972511 APN: 4339-019-049 TRA: 001349 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3256 REF: Ervin, Glenn IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 30, 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. On August 30, 2012, at 9:00am, Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 09, 2007, as Inst. No.

PUBLIC NOTICES 20070845647 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Glenn E Ervin A Single Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 853 Larrabee St #16 West Hollywood CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $651,636.78. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens

that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website HYPERLINK "http://www.rppsales.com" www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1339725-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: August 03, 2012. (R416313 08/10/12, 08/17/12, 08/24/12) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 135246915 APN: 4342-032-014 TRA: 02410 LOAN NO: Xxxx4356 REF: Ourian, Babak IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 14, 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 30, 2012, at 9:00am, Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 28, 2004, as Inst. No. 04 1374170 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Babak Ourian, A Single Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all

right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 123 North Oakhurst Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $965,333.38. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law

requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website HYPERLINK "http://www.rppsales.com" www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1352469-15. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: August 08, 2012. (R416315 08/10/12, 08/17/12, 08/24/12) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 133826411 APN: 5530-004-025 TRA: 009970 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx0125 REF: Motarefi, Mohammad IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 04, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 13, 2012, at 9:00am, Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 09, 2005, as Inst. No. 05 2714557 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Mohammad R. Motarefi, A Single Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Doubletree hotel los angeles-norwalk, 13111 sycamore drive Vineyard Ballroom Norwalk, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7611 Hampton Avenue West Hollywood CA 90046 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said

August 24, 2012 | Page 23 sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $786,712.59. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800)280-2832 or visit the internet website HYPERLINK "http://www.auct i o n . c o m " www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1338264-11. Information about post-

ponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information: (800)280-2832. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: August 17, 2012. (R417068 08/24/12, 08/31/12, 09/07/12)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012150121 The following is/are doing business as: AUTO FITNESS 8932 National Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Lioimar Corp. 217 S. La Peer Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 1991: Mauricio Pier, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 25, 2012; Published: August 17, 24, 31, September 07, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160411 The following is/are doing business as: STANWOOD SMITH LAWYERS 8840 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Clifton S. Smith Jr. 8840 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 02, 2007: Clifton S. Smith Jr.: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012164788 The following is/are doing business as: 1) INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS NETWORK 2) ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS 3) BEVERLY HILLS PUBLISHING 291 S. La Cienega Blvd. #107, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Garson Silvers 244 S. Palm Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; David Silvers 1343 Londonberry, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Irina Diethes 7041 Yolanda Ave., Reseda, CA 91335; The business is conducted by: JOINT VENTURE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Garson Silvers, Co-Founder: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 15, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012146528 The following is/are doing business as: CAFE ISTANBUL 326 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; SKB TURA Inc. 326 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 26, 2012: Aycan Arslan, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: July 20, 2012; Published: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160546 The following is/are doing business as: AUTO SPA BEVERLY HILLS 427 N. Crescent Dr.-Rear, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Harry Haderis 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #554, 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: Harry Haderis: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012160553 The following is/are doing business as: LINBROOK PRESS 1115 Wallace Ridge, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Homa Pourasgari 1115 Wallace Ridge, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 10, 2006: Homa Pourasgari: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 09, 2012; Published: August 24, 31, September 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C

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AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOME CARE

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CALL

Licensed•Bonded•Insured

310.278.1322

Contact Cindy: 213-300-4492

BEVERLY HILLS

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ELDERLY CARE

SENIOR CARE SPECIALISTS, Ltd.

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

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

————— VALET/HOUSEMAN 30 Year Malibu Gent

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

310.859.0440

Present 15 year couple is moving.

BBB A+ (Highest Rated)

RN on Staff

Please Call Joe:

310/871-7108

BEAUTY SALON

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

Professional appearance.

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

90 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

GARDENER Competent, hard working gardener that cares about his work and is knowledgeable about sprinklers. Experience required. 80 hours a month for $800 plus additional paid work. Please call

3 10- 550- 8006

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OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

CONDOMINIUMS/ TOWNHOMES

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

560 S . F. • $825/MO.

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

We File & Publish DBA’s CALL 310.278.1322

99 N. LA CIENEGA BL. BEAUTIFUL MEDICAL SUITE AVAILABLE 1,065 USEABLE SQ.FT. HIGHLY EFFICIENT FLOOR PLAN Please call: STEPHANIE 310/276-2119

Dreaming®

CENTURY CITY $1,250,000 2 Bd+21/2 Ba+Office

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Window office inside Beverly Hills Law Firm. Fully furnished, or email: 1,300sq.ft suite with gary@westhillmgmt.com access to conference room and waiting area $1,750/MO. BEVERLY HILLS Contact Maria at: 310/270-9044 Three Beautifully Remodeled Offices clean, professional, large, Private Office Suite within a full-service suite, at 9595 Wilshire Bl. with excellent views, 508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. located on Wilshire 1 Large Executive Blvd. Secretarial bays, Window Office & interior offices, & 1 Support/ storage also available. Reception Area. $1-2K per office Contact: Stan Gerlach

Call: 310/395-7272

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Call Joe at 310/489-7793

Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500

————— Fairfax/Wilshire

UNIQUE & QUIET PSYCHOTHERAPY ~ OFFICE ~ Shared waiting room, call light system separate exits, full kitchen, free parking. $900/MO. Utilities Included. Email: Call: 323/938-4012

Great People Make GOOD COMPANY

BEVERLY HILLS C a l i f o r n i a

************ Great location w/ views 9665 WILSHIRE BLVD City+MountainViews! Elegant Remodel and parking available. Office for Sublease

mcbensonasst@gmail.com

BUSY AND WELL

Great Location Great Parking. Call 310/246-1365

Please Call Us At • 818/554-1072 • WWW.V ITAL S UPPORT H OME C ARE . COM

1 & 2 - PERSON RESIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

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2 - HAIRSTYLIST 1- MANICURIST

Licensed/Bonded/Insured

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CALL 310/826-1617

HAS 3 STATIONS FOR RENT

• Live-In/Live-Out Caregivers • In-Depth Screening

propmgmt90210 @yahoo.com

Great Opportunity! BEAUTY STORE AND SALON IN BRENTWOOD Fax Resume: Is looking for a 310/829-2630 SALESPERSON Or Email: with previous beauty THEROBERTSCO @ retail experience. THEROBERTSCO . COM Also looking for exp’d HAIRSTYLIST Beautiful station available

ESTABLISHED SALON IN BEVERLY HILLS

A Professional, Reliable & Excellent In-Home Care Provider For Seniors

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER WANTED

Provide Thoroughly Screened C a r e g i v e r s a n d West Hollywood home seeks housekeeper for Companions. Licensed Bonded • Insured s i n g l e m o t h e r w i t h • M EMBER BBB • t o d dler. Experience in • 310/657-5703 • housekeeping a must. WWW.SENIORCARE Light cooking. Must SPECIALISTSLTD.COM have driver’s license. Need references. CAREGIVER/ CARETAKER/ Email resume to:

Will drive, shop, cook, garden and maintain grounds.

www.exehomecare.com

90 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

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Generous Master Luxurious Master Bath

• DIANA COOK • COLDWELL BANKER • BH

310/203-8333 ILoveCenturyCity.com Condo Sales & Leases

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

This Weeks Listings CENTURY PARK EAST 1 BED, 1 BATH $397,500 High Floor, Renovated, Large Balcony Manhattan Views

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1 BED, 1 BATH $425,000 Unobstructed East Views Best South Tower Location No Assessment

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1 BED/1 BATH $460,000 5 Star Renovation, Limestone Counters, Hardwood Floors, Large Balcony, Custom Cabinetry Partial City Views, Quiet Location

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2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $799,000 2 Large Balconies. 270 Degree Unobstructed Views. Totally Renovated. Huge Spa Oversized Master Bedroom Travertine Tile Floors Prime CPE Location

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1 BED/2 BATHS $1,100,000 Penthouse, One of a Kind Sky Lounge Den, 2 Jumbo Balconies, Walk-In Closet Hardwood Floors, 270 Degree Unobstructed City & Ocean Views

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

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425

440

HOUSE FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR RENT

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

B E V E R L Y H1I L L S ELEGANT SINGLE STORY BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD

WEST L.A.

BRENTWOOD • B R E N T W O O D •

922 S. Barrington Av. 4 Bd.+Office+5 /2 Ba. TRADITIONAL HOME IN • • • • • • • 519 S. Barrington Ave. 1628 Westgate Ave. T h e C a r l t o n • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Built in 2012 w/ BEVERLY HILLS ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ 11666 Goshen Ave. • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • All Top Amenities 4 Bdrm.+4.5 Bath • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath B r i g h t & A i r y . ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( ) Fireplace, balcony, Contemporary Bright unit. GORGEOUS UNITS • • wet bar, dishwasher, 1 Dishwasher, 2-Separate 1 Bd.+Den+1 /2 Ba. Mediterranean Style. Dishwasher, On-site Central air, large laundry facility, Intercom entry, on-sight Single Guesthouse’s Pool, Jacuzzi, Cabana. laundry, parking. balcony, pool, elevator, elevator, parking. parking, on-sight $2,999,000 Single+Loft+11/2 Ba. RECENTLY RENOVATED. Close to on-site laundry, Noushin • Agent

310/863-4325

$12,500/Mo. 818/723-9143

intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.

Brentwood Village.

laundry facility. Close to transportation.

310/472-8915 310/820-1810 • 310/246-0290 • SANTA MONICA CLOSE TO 435 405 427 Montana Ave. BEVERLY HILLS H O P S I N I N G S & D GUEST HOUSE •• • WANTED 218 S. Tower Dr. ••• •••• FOR RENT TO RENT W E S T L . A . ••• Single ••• • • • • • • • • •• 1433 Brockton Ave. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • •••• ••• Controlled access, GUESTHOUSE/APT S p a c i o u s Old World Charm ! PROFESSIONAL FEMALE 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. garage, laundry facility. Bright, intercom entry, 1 BedroomClose to Beach. fridge, stove, laundry fac. (Flight Attendant) Single Occupant Balcony, dishwasher, 310/394-7132 parking, A Home Away By Appointment

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Is looking for a 1 Bedroom

laundry facility. unfurnished apartment or Just Bring a Toothbrush Please Call: 310/363-3766 Completely guesthouse in Beverly Hills

From Home,

area. I am respponsible, F u r n i s h e d T u r n k e y non smoker with no pets

~ Lower ~ Benedict Canyon

and always traveling.

Private with patio in woodsy setting. Designer Call 760/680-5613 done, hrwd. flrs., built-ins, 2 tv’s, cable, DSL, spa 425 tub, washer/dryer. HOUSES $2,600 • Short-Term Avail. FOR RENT Call: 310/271-5971 Owner • Realtor

••• PRIME ••• BEVERLY HILLS

329 S. CANON DRIVE 3 BDRM, 2 BA. HOME + LARGE GUESTHOUSE 1,900sf with hardwood floors, plenty of storage and large back yard. $4,800/MO. Short term 6 mo. lease Jesse: 213/675-3311 Rebecca: 310/985-2669 Jsarshar@yahoo.com

—————–––– MIRACLE MILE AREA 1 Bdrm. Cottage

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

Border of BEVERLY HILLS

elevator, on-site laundry. +1 Bath • Close to shopping.

• 2 Bdrm.

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1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

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walk-in closet, wet W I L S H I R E CORRIDOR bar, controlled access, 10530-10540 on-site parking Wilshire Bl. & laundry facility.

BEVERLY HILLS Prime Location

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3 Bdrm.+2 Bath

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

Remodeled kitchen & bathrooms w/ granite counter tops, Hrwd.flrs., central air, driveway prkg.+separate garage. $4,900/Month

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

310/849-2434

310/820-8584

1 Bd.+Den+11/2 Ba.

Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close to Cedars/shops/trans.

310/247-8689

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X-St. Strathmore

323/352-6255

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• Single •

∞∞∞∞∞∞ ∞ • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞

• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath •

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323/352-6255

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Trendy Robertson Bl.

310/531-3992

Close to shops+dining. 310/826-4889

Central air/heat, fireplace, patio, MID-WILSHIRE controlled access, 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. pool, elevator, parking, • • • • • laundry facility. 2 Bd + .Den + 2 Ba. 310/312-9871 Balcony, controlled Shopping & Dining in access, parking, Brentwood Village elevator, on-site laundry. Close to shopping.

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS • WESTWOOD • 672 Kelton Ave. & SHOPPING .

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Hardwood floors, • WESTWOOD • pool, 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. 550 Veteran Ave. laundry facility, • Spacious • • • = Single = • Jr. Executive • controlled access, prkg. •• S i n g l e •• = 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath = Close to Brentwood Village. = = = = = = = = Controlled access, Very spacious,, air conditioning, stove, • 310/440-5051 • elevator, laundry VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry facility, parking. and parking. ≈ WEST ≈ • 310/247-8689 • Close to Cedars-Sinai, L O S A N G E L E S Very close to UCLA 11305 Graham Pl. & Westwood Village . Beverly Center &

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~ WEST ~ LOS ANGELES ••••••

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808 4th St. ** • • • • • ** 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • B R E N T W O O D • WEST L.A. 1 Bd+ Den+1 Ba * * T O W N H O U S E • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • * Patio, stove, 1433 Armacost Ave. * 872 S. Westgate Ave. Controlled access, * Large fireplace, * controlled access, 2 Bdrm. 1 2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba. parking, laundry facility. balcony, dishwasher, on-site laundry, prkg. + 2 Bath intercom entry, Hardwood floors, B RIGHT & S PACIOUS . 1307 Barry Ave. Close to U.C.L.A. elevator, prkg., pool. 310/473-1509 Dishwasher, wet bar, fireplace, 310/208-3121 • C l o s e t o Beach • SMALL QUIET BLDG. controlled access dishwasher, on-sight laundry, prkg. 310/394-7132 parking, WESTWOOD MID-WILSHIRE 310/363-3766 laundry facility, 10905 Ohio Ave. 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. CL O S E TO AL L • WESTWOOD • 310/207-1965 • • • • • SHOPPING AREAS ••• ••• 10933 Rochester Ave. 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath • 1• Bd. + 1 Ba.• • 2 B d r m . + 2 B a t h W E S T W O O D = BRENTWOOD = Balcony, controlled • • 1380 Midvale Ave. • 2 Bd. 2 Ba. • Jr . Executive + access, parking, 417 S. Barrington Av. • • •

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5-Rooms, hrwd. flrs., Intercom entry, a/c, W E S T L . A . dishwasher, on-sight washer/dryer, stove fridge. Enclosed private 1236 Amhearst Ave. laundry & parking. CLOSE TO SCHOOL. • Large Unit • backyard w/ fruit trees. 310/477-8171 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Storage avail. 1 pet ok. Dishwasher, a/c,

Call For Appt.: • 323/937-0456 •

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310/208-5166

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“The Mission ” • Westwood •

• • • • Single • ••••• • •

Pool, elevator, • Free WiFi Access • controlled access, on- Close To U.C.L.A. 310/473-5061 310/477-6856 sight laundry, parking. Close To U.C.L.A. Close to U.C.L.A.

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310/473-1509

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In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 170 N. Crescent Dr.

* * * * * 1* * 2 Bdrm. +2 /2 Bath Large & Bright. Pool, a/c, balcony, fridge, stove, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

CLOSE TO SHOPS & R ESTAURANTS . 310/385-9169

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L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL B R E N T W O O D * * * * * * 11730 SUNSET BLVD. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • • •••••• • Jr. Executive • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 6-Month Lease Avail.

* * * * * *

Every Extra Luxury: Luxury Living custom cabinets, granite with valet, countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa. lush garden • Free WiFi Access • surrounding pool, • Close to UCLA • gym, elevator, etc. 1350 S. Midvale Ave. Dishwasher, L.A., 90024 central air, balcony. C o n t a c t M g r. : • 310/864-0319 • Call: 310/470-4474

Bright, controlled access, Spacious, balcony, a/c, balcony, pool, elevator, fireplace, pool, controlled access, laundry fac., prkg. laundry fac., prkg.

•••••••

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Rooftop pool, deck, gym, central air, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking.

• Free WiFi Access •

~ 310/476-3824 ~ BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

WEST L.A.

1342 Centinela Ave.

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- 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • Bright Unit • With patio, on-site laundry, On-site parking. Close to transportation.

• • • • • • Single Controlled access, laundry facility. Utilities Included.

323/851-3790

• 424/744-6342 • Close to Everything.

—————–––– —————–––– WILSHIRE CORRIDOR CONDO FOR LEASE Southern Exposure, Beautifully Furnished 2,763 SqFt. 3 Bdrm+Office/Den+3 Bath • • • • • • • • • • Contemporary, new chef’s kitchen, large open spaces, private terrace, fireplace, and multi-million dollar views from Downtown to the Pacific Ocean. • • • • • The W ilshire is the premiere luxury building. Private elevator access to each unit, state of the art gym/pool facilities, valet parking, and full-time concierge and security.

$12,000 Per Month Call Mr. Charles: 310-826-5636

A PA RT M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S

BEVERLY HILLS

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

LOS ANGELES 401 S. HOOVER St.

*BEVERLY HILLS* Spectacular B.H. Adj. B E V E R L Y H I L L S BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. $2,100/MO. Med. TOWN HOUSE 2 BDRM + 2 BATH Cedars-Sinai Area Spacious Upper 1 Bd. Approx 1700 Sq.Ft. UPPER FRONT UNIT 2 Bd.+2Ba. Penthouse

TOP FLOOR SUNSET PLAZA PENTHOUSE

• 1 Bdrm +1

Bath

Newly decorated 2 Bdrm. + 1 1/2 Bath

Large & bright in 10 unit building w/brick courtyard Hdwd. Floors, Priv Terr. Near Century City and Kitchen all appliances, Roxbury Park on quiet Private washer & dryer pretty street. Hardwood Cent. Heat. A/C, 1-car floors, separate kitchen & garage + 2 priv. park sp. dining, stove, d/w. Cat ok

Control access,

POOL, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry and parking.

213/385-4751

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BEVERLY HILLS City To Ocean VIEWS 2BR/2BA PLUS 936 S. Sherbourne Dr. 411 1/2 SHIRLEY PL. DEN-OFFICE 1930’s NORMANDY $2,600/MO. NORTH OF SANTA MONICA

Hardwood Floors, Deco kitchen/bath, 3 BD + 4 BA. CONDO formal Dining room, Wrap-Around Totally remodeled. New Covered Patio/Terrace. W/D. 2-Car kitchen with top-of-theParking Included. $3,950/MO. line appliances, all new 1326 Londonderry View Dr bathrooms and flooring. (310) 456-1070 $5,500/MO. Call 310/422-0905 Prime Beverly Hills

HUGE 1,700+ Sq Ft New Wood Floors. New Granite Kitchen w/ Stainless Steel Appl. 7 Closets. Patio. Non-Smoking Bldg.

Rooftop Pool+Deck. Near Peninsula Hotel & BHHS. $4,400/Month

310/471-2737

————— B.H. ADJACENT CARTHAY CIRCLE

6532 Commodore Sloat Dr. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,700 Newly Renovated Spanish(1/2) Duplex SS Appl., w/d, lrg. LR, DR w/ patio, Private backyard.

*BEVERLY HILLS* ————— BEVERLY HILLS FRENCH CHATEAU 342 N. PALM DR. 2 BEDROOM + DEN + 2.5 BATHROOM Upper with balcony, Granite kitchen, marble floors, jacuzzi tub with separate steam shower. Deluxe Unit. $3,600/MO. (Minimum 2 year lease) By appointment only

818/679-6747 (No Calls after 8 PM)

—————–––– WEST HOLLYWOOD Fountainview Towers 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. Condo Completely Remodeled. Corner unit, kitch. w/ breakfast area, formal din. rm., step-down liv. rm. w/ fireplace+balcony, walk-in closets, w/d in unit. Pool/spa/guest prkg. $3,550/Month LISA SHERMAN • BROKER

310/786-1851

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH upper unit with breakfast and formal dining room. Yard, laundry & parking.

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

B e v e r l y H i l l s Adj. Extra Charming Duplex 8673 W. Olympic Bl.

Light & Bright 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath

Hardwood floors 141 N. ARNAZ DR. throughout, kitchen Large~Gorgeous~Impressive w/ all appliances+ 2 BD + 2 BA sub-zero fridge, Condo Quality Unit dishwasher, stove, wash/dryer. Faux Completely Remodeled fireplace, breakfast Hardwood/Carpet/Tile nook, central a/c, Custom Cabinets, Granite alarm system, Countertops Walk-in Beautiful original Closets w/ Built-ins A/C, tile in excellent Dishwasher, Laundry in condition, 2 car garage. Unit, Crown Molding. 1,430sf. • $2,500 $2,850 PER MONTH 2 Year Lease. MUST SEE ~ NO PETS Available Now! Please call: Call: 323/658-5332 310/276-2119

—————–––– ————— C E N T U R Y C I T Y BEVERLY HILLS GREAT CONDO

Full Service Bldg., valet,

—————–––– 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $2,800 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

LUXURIOUS 2 BDRM, 3 BATH PENTHOUSE + Lrg. Loft+Bonus Rm.+Rooftop Deck all amenities in kitchen with granite counters & stainless steel sink & appliances. New berber carpet, hrwd foors a n d verticle blinds. fireplace, wet bar, washer and dryer included in laundry area. Secured building with garden courtyard. Choice location Near Beverly Center, CedarsSinai, Restaurants, Etc. No Pets. $2,900/MO. Shown By Appointment. 8544 BURTON WAY CALL 310/273-6770 or 310/569-6731 Available Late Aug.

————— bhcourier.com 310.278.1322

Open by calling

323/653-3350

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336 S. Rexford Dr.

doorman, gym, pool, tennis. • 2 B d r m . + 1 B a t h •

Robert Leighton-Rodeo Realty Large closets, balconies,

310/461-0403

Call 310/652-4008 Cell 310/210-2285

all listings are on centurycityliving.com Valet and Guest Parking. Huge Heated Pool, Security Staff, Doorman & Houseman, Switchboard Tennis, Fitness Center Business Center NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY

Call for latest properties

CENTURY PARK EAST 1 BED, 1 BATH $2,500/MONTH

310/247-8547 310/433-1949

————— ————— HANCOCK PARK ADJ

BRENTWOOD

Luxury 3 Bd. Duplex A/C & heat, washer/dryer hook up, New kitchen, carpeted, owner occupied. No garage. Retired professional couple preferred. No Smokers. Must See! $2,700/MO. Call 323/829-2933

NORTH OF WILSHIRE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Spacious Upper Unit Updated kitchen with new granite countertop, new carpets, balcony, gas fireplace, pool, elevator, laundry facility, parking. Cat OK. NO DOGS

$2,200/MO. • Call 310/826-8819

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2 Bdrm. • $2,690/Mo. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ X-LARGE LUXURY APT.

Professionally decorated. All new interior.

Bedford/Olympic 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO $2,150/MO.

Hrwd., drapes, granite Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d Lower unit with fridge, hook-ups, hi-ceilings. washer/dryer in unit 310/271-6811 and 2 car parking. Cell: 310/994-4122 Must see! 439 S. Rexford Call 310/880-7281

Total Renovation. Unobstructed City Views. State of the Art Kit & Bath. Huge Balcony. Furnished

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310/704-4656

—————–––– 308 S. REXFORD H I L L S

LARGE 2 BD + 2 BA. 2 parking in tandem, Pool, washer/dryer on site. Near Cedar Sinai. 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $1,750/MO. Fully remodeled. HardBy appointment only. Call 310/425-9070 wood floors, granite, dishwasher, fridge, stove, microwave, parking BEVERLY HILLS and laundry on site. 260 S. DOHENY DR $1,550/MO. •• 2 BEDROOM •• By appointment only. Newly refurbished kitchen Call 310/425-9070 and bath. New carpets.

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1 BED, 1 BATH $3,250/MONTH

prkg., laundry facility. Quiet 6-unit bldg. $1,595/Mo. • No pets

B E V E R L Y

1 BED, 1 BATH $2,600/MONTH

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• Must See •

B E V E R LY H I L L S A D J.

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P RIVATE L ARGE

310/429-0739

439 S. LE DOUX

A/C, dishwasher, laundry and parking. $1,725/MO. Contact Brian at

High Floor, Renovated, Large Balcony Manhattan Views

GARDEN TERRACE .

Upper, hardwood floors, a/c, laundry, W/ granite+hardwood. covered parking. Open Floor Plan. $2,200/Month

310/271-4207

*KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

Renovated Real Hardwood Floors Huge Balcony New Shower Newer Appliances Some Views

~ N EWLY UPDATED ~

New carpet, balcony New windows+carpet. w/ views, fireplace, New fridge, stove & a/c. private jacuzzi, a/c, 2 ceiling fans, 2 lrg. laundry, secured closets, recessed bldg.+prkg. Water paid. lighting, covered $1,795/Month

310/821-4903

————— * ADJACENT * BEVERLY HILLS QUIET 1 BEDROOM

BEVERLY HILLS Lower unit with Air, 1 BDRM, 1 BATH laundry room, parking, near Cedar Sinai. $1,650/MO. Upper unit with stove, $1,300/MO. fridge, A/C & parking. *** OPEN DAILY *** Mon-Fri • 9am-6pm Sat-Sun • 10am-4pm For more information

JUST RENTED

————— BRENTWOOD VILLAGE AREA

• Attractive Single •

Call 310/278-8999 Art-deco style bldg. w/

2 BED /2 BATHS $3,150/MO

entry+attractive —————–––– intercom main lobby. Lovely court-

High Corner. 2 Large Balconies Great Renovation

yard pool. Full kitch+prkg. Laundry fac. • $1,175 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath RIMMA: 323/653-3112 SPALDING & CHARLEVILLE RADU: 310/826-4380 Close to shops, dining, WATER+GAS+ELECTRIC INCLD UCLA, Cedars. Light, bright, carpeted unit. M I R A C L E M I L E Quiet building. No pets. A c r o s s L A C M A

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2 BED /2 BATHS $3,650/MO fully furnished, renovated, unobstructed city and ocean views, 2 large balconies, plush carpet floors, etc.

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2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $5,000/MO High Floor, Ocean Views New Renovation South Tower Location

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

PRIME BEVERLY HILLS

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$1,600/mo 310/435-2738

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1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Hardwood flrs., tub/stall shower, stove, fridge, laundry facility.

WESTWOOD 1 B d r m . + O f f i c e Charming 6-Unit Bldg.

w/ Full Bath Newly Remodeled. Private entrance. Kitchenette, central air, closets, w/d hook-up, alarm. $1,595/Mo. LEAVE MESSAGE/TEXT: Cell: 216/235-7373

$1,100/Month

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From the Publisher CLIF SMITH

YOU CANNOT DRAIN THE GAS... AND EXPECT THE ENGINE TO WORK The debate between presidential candidates about the economy is enlightening about perceptions and reality. How we as citizens and, presumably, voters react is telling. Do we as a nation have any common sense? Can we do the simple math? Can we connect the dots? President Barack Obama and his party somehow believe that government must be the center of everything. According to one economist they rely upon, “$1 of government spending results in $1.50 of growth.” Under that theory, we should be booming. The $5 trillion Obama has spent over and above taxes (the “deficit”) should have produced $7.5 trillion of new economic activity. There is no such activity. Adjusted for inflation, we have declined. (Real inflation is about 7 to 9 percent vs. reported “growth” of about 1.7 percent.) President Obama argues that we need to “invest” (mean tax and spend) in “education,” “clean energy,” but most of all government. Assuming we continue his policies, just exactly to what purpose are we putting “education”? Our public schools in general fail to educate. The majority of engineers and scientists our colleges produce are foreign. The minority dropout rate from our public high schools is appalling. Functional illiteracy characterizes many. The story gets worse when you compare school district results with amounts spent. There is no correlation, except that the highest spenders usually have the worst results. When our results are compared with Korea or China, it gets worse than that. So, other than stuffing union political war chests with teacher dues, just exactly what is the “return” on Obama’s tax and spend “investment”? Where are the jobs this education is supposed to qualify our young people for? They aren’t there and, under Obama, they’re not going to be there. So, don’t rent out the kids’ bedrooms just yet. They’re coming back. The president’s other brainstorm, “green energy,” is a disaster by any measure. Not one single government-funded project can stand on its own. As his pet project, Solyndra, collapsed and the big windmills continue to chop up birds and blight the landscape, what happens when the wind dies? The power goes out. It has gone out. This is stuff for Jay Leno, not serious government policy. Yet it is Barack Obama government policy. For the Republicans and Gov. Mitt Romney, economists on the other side–most notably Milton Friedman–argued that all government spending harms economic growth. He described the effect of government action in the Great Depression in his Two Lucky People, at page 233, “The Fed was largely responsible for converting what might have been a garden-variety recession, although perhaps a fairly severe

one, into a major catastrophe. Instead of using its powers to offset the depression, it presided over a decline in the quantity of money by one-third from 1929 to 1933 ... Far from the depression being a failure of the free-enterprise system, it was a tragic failure of government.” Which ideas worked? Friedman’s. Ronald Reagan proved it. Remove government and the people produce. Then government gets lots of money. Put government first, like Obama does, and growth dies and government gets less. Why is this so hard to figure out? For example, if you pay that always really friendly face behind the window at the Department of Motor Vehicles an extra $100,000, will you get your driver’s license faster or better or cheaper? Tell us how federal spending is any different, please. Not a single Beverly Hills resident would ever consciously propose taking money away from production and giving it to bureaucrats in the hope it would ever produce more. Almost every day, this City is assaulted by its own bureaucrats trying to extract more money from us to pay for their higher-than-private-industry pay, 13 weeks paid time off and multi-million dollar pensions. Does that help our City? No. Not in the slightest. Cut to its barest essentials, this is the entire Obama/Democrat Party plan: tax more, give our money to government unions or the favored schemes and–somehow–we are supposed to emerge with economic growth to keep up with China. Instead, we see our younger generation with no jobs. We see millions abandon the quest for work. We see half our households getting government welfare in one form or another. We see borrowings we cannot repay. Those borrowings will shortly become interest obligations that will crowd out everything else. All the while, we see 21 new taxes in Obamacare, more stifling regulations and now, in California, proposals for massive new taxes. None of this makes sense if the goal is economic prosperity. It makes perfect sense if the goal is government takeover of our lives and property. We believe most people wish for economic prosperity, but some only want power. When the government takes your money, it takes part of your life. When we voluntarily entrust government with the money for necessary common goods and services, that’s our choice and our freedom. But when government continually takes that money, demands more of it from us, and returns less and less that’s theft. These are the dots we need to connect. These are the common sense conclusions we must draw. If you drain the gas out of the tank, the engine stops. The Obama Administration is draining our gas tank as fast as it can and it shows.

Rabbi Jacob Pressman A COOL LOOK AT HOT WATER Recently, I saw a cartoon somewhere in which an anxious looking polar bear was sitting on a block of ice about 4-feet square and 2-feet high, floating in an endless ocean. I found it not only pathetic but also prophetic. We have been in the midst of a long hot spell, but in a global climate change as well caused in part by human activity. There are 7 billion people on this globe running at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. By the end of this century there will probably be 10 billion people adding their body heat, greenhouse gas levels and the sediment caused by human activity. Evidence even you and I can discern is the gradual melting of the ice levels at the North and South Poles. This beautiful globe could become inhospitable to land-based animal life. “Wow, Rabbi, is that the best and most encouraging message you can think of to cheer us?” No, my friends, this is the fear that haunts me as I think of my descendants. “If you are right, what do you suggest we do about it? Shall we reduce the size of the human population? Shall we go somewhere else? Shall we become fanatically careful about how we affect this environment? Shall we just sit back and let the hungry mobs of the future battle one another for the limited resources of this planet?” I am too old and not wise enough to provide answers, but I do suggest that those who might should address themselves speedily to the questions. Meanwhile, try to keep cool.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I am glad to see that the BHUSD is moving forward with more aggressive enrollment rules. There are too many students who use fake addresses to attend a BH school. I met with members of the BHUSD about this problem and even reported a student and her family who lied their way into our school system. The quality of our education is second to none and it is up to all of us to keep it that way. George Vreeland Hill ****** Why won't the Republican majority in the House of Representatives let President Barack Obama and the Democrats raise the tax rates to the levels President Ronald Reagan had when he was president. Then the United States would able able to fund even the more limited government they would prefer. For those who forget, Reagan raised taxes many times both as governor of California and continued to do this when he was president. No one likes paying taxes, but paying taxes is the price of democracy. Daniel Fink

SCHOOL IS COOL...SO GET SMART!! Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

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