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Courier, San Marino Tribune To Sponsor Beverly Hills High, San Marino High Football Game September 21 The Beverly Hills Courier and San Marino Tribune newspapers will sponsor the Sept. 21 football game between the Beverly Hills High School Normans and the San Marino High School Titans. The winner will receive The Courier and Tribune Perpetual Trophy to be presented in honor of the Hon. Suzanne and the late Donald Crowell. The two newspapers are affiliates and are the leading newspapers in their respective communities. The Courier was founded in 1965; the Tribune was founded in 1929 and is the official newspaper of the city of San Marino. Donald Crowell, a Beverly Hills native, graduated from Beverly High and was named to the Beverly Hills High School Hall of Fame. Crowell graduated from SUPER SHOWDOWN—Pictured left: San Marino High’s Nick Wood runs with the ball. Stanford University. For many years, he headed noted Right: Beverly Hills High offensive and defensive lineman work on their technique.

BHUSD teachers learn vital CPR skills as the school year begins. 5

Prized sculpture by Leonardo Da Vinci unveiled at Greystone. 5

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George Christy, Page 6 Phyllis Diller Broke the Glass Ceiling As A Woman Comic in a Man’s World, and Later Opened the Door for Joan Rivers, Ellen DeGeneres, Sarah Silverman, Chelsea Handler and Kathy Griffin. Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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

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Council Sets $80,000 City City Physicians Battle Election Spending Limit Massive New City Tax By Matt Lopez Candidates in next year's City Council elections will have a little more money to spend after the council voted 4-0 to ap-

prove a voluntary campaign spending limit of $80,000 at its meeting last Thursday. (see ‘ELECTION,’ page 7)

By Bill Arp Beverly Hills City staff believe they have found a way to circumvent the California constitutional requirement that voters

approve all tax increases. Without seeking voter approval, or even a city council resolution, the City’s Assistant Director of (see ‘TAX,’ page 11)

School Board Copes With New Financial Reality By Laura Coleman On Tuesday, the District Finance Committee recommended the Board of Education direct staff to prepare a report reflect-

BHHS student tutors work with youth to get ready for a new school year. 5

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS—Boardmembers for the Young Professionals Rotary of Beverly Hills during a recent social outing. Back row (from left): Allen Roth, Ari Hirschfeld and Yaron Sadka. Front row: Kerstin Levitt (no longer in group), Elizabeth Levi and Cassie Hoppock: Not pictured: SloaneTrugman and Evan Zarider.

ing $6 million of cuts for the 2013/14 year. If Proposition 30 fails to pass in November, (see ‘CUTS,’ page 9)

CONGRATULATIONS, MOM—Valerie Bertinelli received the 2,476th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of television. She was congratulated by son Wolfgang Van Halen, whose father is Eddie Van Halen, who Valerie divorced in 2007. She married financial planner Tom Vitale in 2011. Valerie was discovered by producer Norman Lear who cast her in the sitcom One Day At A Time, which debuted in 1975. She was 15, and her character was written as a tomboy. Valerie appeared in 207 out of 209 episodes, and later starred in Touched By An Angel and the current Hot In Cleveland. She titled her biography Losing It, And Gaining My Life Back One Pound At A Time. More photographs in George Christy’s column on Page 6.

Young Professionals Rotary of Beverly Hills Takes Shape By Matt Lopez The Rotary Club of Beverly Hills recently welcomed seven new rotarians, a new satellite group of the Rotary called the Young Professionals Rotary of

Beverly Hills. The aim of the Young Professionals is to establish an organization that encourages young adults to get involved in Rotarian (see ‘ROTARY,’ page 9)

Jewish National Fund To Honor Andrew Stevens By Laura Coleman On Thursday Sept. 6, Beverly Hills resident Andrew Stevens, a member of the resistance movement against Nazi Germany, will receive the prestigious Tree of Life Award at this year’s Jewish National Fund (JNF) Andrew Stevens Tree of Life Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel. youth in The annual Gala celebrates

life, hope and perseverance through Holocaust survivors and their families, in addition to benefitting various JNF projects in Israel. “[Stevens] is a very special man who did some pretty amazing things during his regards to working to (see ‘JNF,’ page 9)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE:

September 13, 2012

TIME:

1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, September 13, 2012, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of an approximately 4,000 square foot private training facility within the commercial building located at 9336 Civic Center Drive. The request would allow the private training facility to offer exercise classes conducted in a private training setting. The facility would be restricted to a maximum of 15 people (inclusive of instructors) at any time throughout the day. This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for operational changes within an existing commercial facility, and the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ryan Gohlich, Senior Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1194, or by email at rgohlich@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the applications, plans, and Categorical Exemption are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Sincerely, Ryan Gohlich, Senior Planner

Joseph Hirt Dies At Age 77 Joseph Hirt, a 33-year Beverly Hills resident, died at his home on Aug. 19 after a long illness from complications of pneumonia. He was 77. The native of New York City studied pharmacy at Columbia University and following his move to California joined the staff of Harbor General Hospital as a pharmacist. Hirt was active in local civic affairs and a longtime member of the Municipal League of Beverly Hills, serving on its board for many years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lois; their sons Michael (Lindy) and Randy (Bruce); daughter Kerri Suissa (Steven); and nine grandchildren. He also leaves his brother Sam Hirt and sister-in-law Diane, also of Beverly Hills; and his sister, Renee Brewer and brother-in-law Aaron of Portsmouth, Va.

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

BURGLARY 8/13 200 N. La Peer Dr. 8/20 8800 Charleville Blvd. 8/20 200 S. Robertson Blvd. 8/21 9700 Wilshire Blvd. ($2,365) 8/24 300 N. Palm Dr. ($140) 8/25 Burton Way & N. Oakhurst Dr. ($6,060) ROBBERY 8/22 300 N. Beverly Dr. GRAND THEFT 8/15 400 N. Beverly Dr. 8/17 1400 Loma Vista Dr. ($20,000) 8/18 400 N. Roxbury Dr. ($3,100) 8/20 8700 Wilshire Blvd. ($2,800) 8/20 400 N. Rexford Dr. ($1,000) 8/21 400 N. Bedford Dr. ($6,100) 8/22 8300 Wilshire Blvd. ($3,050) 8/23 8300 Wilshire Blvd. ($2,530) 8/23 8400 Wilshire Blvd. ($800) 8/25 9400 Dayton Way ($5,000) 8/25 9800 Wilshire Blvd. ($980) 8/25 400 N. Camden Dr. ($1,480)

Learn About Scouting At Cub Packâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome Picnic In Roxbury Park Beverly Hills Cub Scout Pack 100 is inviting all boys in grades 1 through 5 interested in scouting to attend a welcome picnic at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9 at Roxbury Park. The event will feature games, food and a chance to learn about the packâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities for the year which include racing Pinewood Derby cars and regatta boats. Activities, which are shared with parents or guardians, take place twice monthly allowing compatibility with other scheduled youth programs. For information, contact Krissy Austin at krissy@josephaustin.com or 310-556--5635.

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GOLD MEDAL VISIT—Gold-medal winner Aly Raismansigned autographs for eager fans at Office Depot on Pico Blvd. last Friday, just days after a fun Rodeo Drive shopping trip in Beverly Hills. Courier Photo by Matt Lopez

Olympian Visits Beverly Hills Updated from bhcourier.com

By Matt Lopez and David Murphy What does an Olympic Gold Medalist do when stopping through Beverly Hills? “We went shopping,” Gold-medal winner Aly Raisman told The Courier with a smile. “We went to Badgley Mischka and Ralph Lauren.” On the heels of a fun Rodeo Drive shopping trip, Raisman, who brought home two gold medals from the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, signed autographs for eager fans Friday afternoon at Office Depot at 9527 W. Pico Blvd. Jewish-American Raisman made headlines in London after performing

her Gold medal-winning floor routine to the music of Hava Nagila, when she threw her public support behind a moment of silence for the Munich 11. Raisman told The Courier her original idea was just to have music everyone could clap to, but when there was no moment of silence after the performance, she felt like dedicating her gold to the Munich 11. She said the reaction around the world has been amazing. ”I’m really thankful to everyone,” Raisman told The Courier. “My family and friends have been amazing and so have people I don’t even know.”

California Wine ‘Road Trip’ At The Peninsula Next Thursday By Matt Lopez September is California Wine Month and Beverly Hills residents can celebrate by taking a “California Wine Road Trip” without even having to travel outside City limits. Residents can taste more than 70 of the tastiest wines from 12 different regions as the California Wine Road Trip makes a stop Sept. 6 from 6-9 p.m. at the Verandah in The Peninsula Hotel. The stop in Beverly Hills is part of more than 80 other celebrations and events going on around the state in

September as part of California Wine Month. “September is an ideal time to visit wine country, with harvest under way and the high energy of California's growers and vintners bringing in the grapes to craft the next great vintage,” said Robert P. Koch, Wine Institute president/CEO. Tickets for the Sept. 6 tasting at The Peninsula are just $60 per person. For more information, visit http://cawinesroadtripla.eventbrite.c om/

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junior Class of 2014 of San Marino High will host a pre-game barbeque on the San Marino High School campus for all visitors from Beverly Hills. Next year, The Courier will host visitors from San Marino before the second installment of the “home and home” football series when it comes to Beverly High. The board of education of the San Marino Unified School District will host board members and administrators from Beverly Hills. The trophy will be awarded to the winning team immediately after the conclusion of the game, which is expected to end around 9:15 p.m. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at San Marino High School, 2701 Huntington Dr., San Marino. Parking is available on that school’s campus.

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brokerage firm Crowell Weedon founded by his father in 1932. He died in 2004 after 45 years of marriage to Suzanne. Suzanne Crowell graduated from Marlborough School and USC. She served many years on the San Marino city council as mayor, vice mayor and member. She also holds many philanthropic directorships including the University Kidney Research Organization. The Crowells moved to San Marino in 1965 from Beverly Hills. The Crowell family provided the naming gift of the new San Marino public library, known as the Crowell Library. . The San Marino Tribune and the

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City Set to Report On Itself in News Broadcast Updated from bhcourier.com

By Matt Lopez The City of Beverly Hills is set to begin reporting news about itself after the council majority directed staff to move forward with a City-funded and produced news broadcast at Thursday’s study session.

Mayor Willie Brien and councilmembers Julian Gold and Barry Brucker were in favor of the broadcast, which would be produced up to 50 times per year and would include “anchor-read stories, b(see ‘NEWS’ page 9)

MISSY — Missy is a one-and-a halfyear old, 10-pound Cocker mix. She was saved from a high kill shelter in Wasco by the Beverly Hills based rescue group D Cups Saving Teacups. She has been fostered at the home of Kira and Bob Lorsch who say she is a complete darling, up to date on all her shots, spayed, leash trained, has learned sit, and gets along well with cats, dogs and people. Those interested in giving Missy a home can contact Kira at 4Dogs@RHLGroup.com and visit her this weekend at ShelterHopePetShop.org– 818.453.5798.

CATSKILLS CAMP — The Beverly Hills Community Services Department’s Upper Catskills West Theatre Arts Camp performed Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Greystone Mansion last month. Campers sang 19 songs under the instruction of specialists Vashti Emigh and Christian Smith. The show was directed by Matthew Czornobil, who took his bow as a longtime camp director at the end of this season. Back row (From left): Caroline German, Renee Hobson, Madeleine Tirella, Isabella Cantu-Buck and Talor Dubelko. Middle row (from left): Rubini Korasidis, Sam Bernstein, Charlotte Lyon-Petrovic, Lauren Epstein, Elizabeth Loranger and Loren Edry. Front row (from left): Samantha Grahm, Hannah Lande, Shereen Kheradyar, Madison Grahm and Claire German. Photo by Laura Briceno

Rodeo Drive Set To Light Up For Holidays School Board Agrees On By Matt Lopez clude $163,105 for Rodeo Holiday Liaison Committee Rodeo Drive is set for a Drive’s holiday decor. (councilmembers Lili Bosse Drug Testing Implementation stunning holiday season display after receiving City Council approval at last Thursday’s study session. The council unanimously approved a holiday decor budget of $688,257, to in-

The Rodeo Drive Committee presented the council with a breathtaking holiday presentation that promises to turn the historic shopping street into a winter wonderland. After working with the

and Barry Brucker), the Rodeo Drive Committee aimed to create holiday decor that is “traditional, yet sophisticated,” visible during day and night with music and a gener(see ‘RODEO’ page 11)

By Laura Coleman Athletes at Beverly Hills High School are poised to undergo random drug testing after the Board of Education voted 4-1 to moved forward on implementing the new policy

at Tuesday night’s board meeting. Boardmember Lewis Hall was the lone “no” vote. “Right now, 4 out of 5 have decided…we need to do random drug testing,” board(see ‘TESTING’ page 11)

Robinson Gardens Gala Will Celebrate The West

ROCKING OUT — BHUSD Board of Education member Noah Margo (pictured on bass) played with his band The Tokens during the band’s performance last week at Beverly Canon Gardens in the “Concerts on Canon” series. The Tokens are known best for the 1961 hit The Lion Sleeps Tonight, which was featured prominantly in the Disney film The Lion King. Noah’s father Phil and uncle Mitch are founding members of The Tokens and Margo has been playing with the band for more than 15 years.

By Laura Coleman On Sept. 8, the Friends of Robinson Gardens will transform the 101-year old Beverly Hills Robinson mansion and grounds into a Westernthemed playground for 200 guests during its annual Pa-

tron’s Gala. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the organization, devoted to the restoration and maintenance of the historic Virginia Robinson Gardens. (see ‘ROBINSON’ page 7)

Board of Education Considers Applicants For Citizens Oversight Committee By Laura Coleman On Tuesday, the Board of Education decided to postpone selecting an additional

member to join the Citizen’s Oversight Committee (COC) after interviewing three applicants following the resigna-

tion of Fred Jafar. Through Proposition 39, the COC is charged with over(see ‘COC’ page 11)

LACROSSE ALL-STAR — BHHS Lacrosse player Dillan Watts had a unique opportunity in July to test her skills against some of the best high school lacrosse players from around the nation as she was selected to the Brine All American National Tournament in Maryland. Watts, a senior captain for the BHHS Girls Lacrosse team, has taken part in extensive training over the summer to prepare herself for the upcoming season, as well as hopefully earning a scholarship to play lacrosse in college.

CPR TRAINING—Foreign language teachers (from left) Sergio Lopez, Roberta Stevens, Karen Moses and Iliana Medina practice essential lifesaving skills as part of a mandatory CPR instructional certification class. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

BHUSD Learns Lifesaving Skills At CPR Training By Laura Coleman Last Friday, Beverly Hills CPR trained 360 Beverly Hills teachers and staff throughout the district in the lifesaving skills of CPR, basic first aid and the use of an automatic emergency defibrillator.

The 35-year-old volunteer-based local program, dedicated to reducing preventable deaths from heart disease, has trained more than 86,000 people in life-saving techniques. (see ‘CPR’ page 11)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TUTORING—The Beverly Hills Community Services Department is coordinating the “Beverly Hills Academic Afterschool Tutoring Program” supervised by Adrienne Weise, at the Horace Mann and Beverly Vista schools. Registration for the fall session is currently open and available online at www.beverlyhills.org/BHRegOnline. Spots go quickly so those interested are encouraged to register immediately. For further information on how to become a volunteer tutor contact Weise at adriennetutor@gmail.com or call 310-285-6810. A one-to-twohour a week commitment is requested. Pictured left is Beverly Hills High School tutor BHHS Hankyul Choi with Beverly Vista student Karen Kiyokawa.

Domestic Worker Bill Moves Forward By Matt Lopez An assembly bill that could grant certain labor protections to domestic workers is one step away from Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk after approval from the Senate on Wednesday. AB 889, the so-called

“Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights,” would allow for overtime compensation, meal and rest periods and uninterrupted sleep periods for the worker. For the employer or home owner, the bill could mean mountains of paperwork and documentation, as The Couri-

er first reported in its Aug. 24 issue. Patrick Rea of Burbankbased labor consulting firm The Rea Company, told The Courier that tons of paperwork, including proof of worker’s compensation forms, will (see ‘BILL’ page 12)

ASIAN REPUBLICAN SUMMIT—From left, Michelle Park Steel and husband Shawn Steel at the Asian American and Pacific Islander rally for Mitt Romney in Tampa. Michelle Steel is vice chair of the California State Board of Equalization, and the nation’s highest-elected Korean American. She headed up the rally for Romney last Sunday in Tampa. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus were the featured speakers at the rally.

Legislature OKs Same Day Voter Bill By Matt Lopez The California State Legislature approved legislation Tuesday that should increase voter turnout, but could also

potentially open the door to voter fraud. AB 1436, proposed by local Assemblyman Mike Feuer of the 50th District, gives po-

tential voters up to two weeks prior to and on Election Day to register to vote. Current (see ‘AB 1436’ page 12)

Da Vinci Sculpture Unveiled At Greystone DA VINCI—At Greystone on Monday, Richard Lewis stood behind a reproduction of a “rediscovered” beeswax sculpture created in 1508 by Leonardo da Vinci. The exclusive event marked the first stop of a planned global tour to include London, New York and Las Vegas. Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

Updated from bhcourier.com

By Laura Coleman An original bronze sculpture derived directly from a latex mold taken from a Leonardo da Vinci bees-wax sculpture “rediscovered” in 1985 was unveiled to the world at a private event at the historic Greystone mansion Monday evening. The owner of the original mold, Richard

Lewis, told The Courier that he still wonders how “a man from Indiana” got so lucky to own something derived from the hands of Da Vinci. “The first time I saw it, it sent shivers up my back,” he said. Authenticated in 1985 by art historian Carlo Pedretti, chair of Leonardo Studies at (see ‘DA VINCI’ page 12)

Bicyclists Speak Out As City Council Approves City’s First Pilot Bike Routes By Matt Lopez Bicycle safety in the City was a prime discussion item at last Thursday’s City Council meeting, even after the council had approved two pilot

bike routes earlier that day at its study session. As The Courier reported in last week’s issue, the council approved on a 4-0 vote (with Councilmember Lili Bosse be-

ing absent) east-west pilot bike lanes at Burton Way and north-south routes at Crescent Drive. The discussion of adding (see ‘BIKES’ page 12)

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Beverly Hills Fundraiser To Benefit Kids In Need By Laura Coleman For more than a century, Vista Del Mar has helped children throughout Los Angeles navigate the rocky road of maturation amid the added challenges triggered by bro-

ken homes, abuse or learning disabilities. On Sept. 10, the community will join together in a fundraiser at The Beverly Hills Hotel celebrating the (see ‘VISTA’ page 12)

FARMERS MARKET—Beginning this Sunday, the Beverly Hills Farmers Market will scoot around the corner to a new site at Civic Center Drive between Third Street and Santa Monica Boulevard. With the move comes a new “Kid Zone” featuring rides and a petting zoo. Two hours of free parking will be available to market patrons entering the garage (933 W. Third St.) between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sundays.

GEORGE CHRISTY implants, eye lift, brow lift. etc. “I’ve had so much work done,” she told audiences, “that no two parts of my body are the same age.”

George Christy

The only female comic at Danny Thomas’ 70th birthday party at the Hillcrest Country Club in January, 1982, Phyllis Diller had broken the glass ceiling for female comedians, and this invitation from Danny was a tribute to how much these good-old-boys respected and loved her talent. Top Two Rows; Left to Right: Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Bob Newhart (partially hidden is Steve Landesberg), Morey Amsterdam, Bob Hope, Art Linkletter, Jack Carter, Joey Bishop, Carl Reiner, Phyllis Diller, Sid Caesar. Bottom Row; Left to Right: Jan Murray, George Burns, Red Buttons, Steve Lawrence, Buddy Hackett.

ot a cackle. Chickens cackle. Phyllis Diller’s laugh was a thunderclap. Hugely talented, many avowing her genius, Phyllis left us last week at age 95 for that the big cocktail party of laughsters in the sky, joining comic pals such as Bob Hope, Jack Benny and George Burns. In his late ’90s, George was prone to announce that he “still danced real close, smoked cigars, and drank martinis.” Phyllis liked her martinis, too. She’s sipping one now, certainly with George and company.

to write advertising copy, she sold out for 87 weeks, becoming the Purple Onion’s stellar attraction.

y the late ’60s, we tracked her down to propose a feature for Town & Country magazine and found her performing in Toledo, Ohio. “Would she be in New York soon?” Not on the schedule. “Okay,” she paused, “when do you need me?” Whenever’s comfortable. “Sunday’s my day off, and I’ll fly in that morning.” We dissuaded her. Too much trouble. “No, no, it’ll be fun … hyllis came to us from meet me at the Plaza Hotel. I’ll the Ohio city of Lima, which book a suite.” she reminded was not “leema” as in Peru, but pronounced hich she did. Our lima as in lima bean. Of dream interview lasted two German and Irish ancestry, she hours. “Wasn’t this better than was born Phyllis Ada Driver, talking in a noisy restaurant?” and studied piano for three Since there weren’t evening years at Columbia College in flights to Toledo, she sailed off Chicago, reveling in classical to Grand Central Station to music. Beethoven piano con- board the train to complete her certos, Bach, etc. “Once I gig in Toledo. One wonders if realized I could never play as newcomers today would follow well as my teachers,” she suit. Her best friend, attorney declared, “I gave up a musical Bernie Shine, notes she frecareer.” Nevertheless, for ten quently mentioned how this years, from 1961 to 197l, she early interview became a good performed as a piano soloist luck charm. with 100 symphony orchestras. hyllis kept in touch. We er comedy reached attended Broadway shows, iconic heights as she razzed dined at The Coach House in husband Sherwood Diller as Greenwich Village where she Fang, with whom she eloped amused owner Leon Lianides, and had six children. The New York Times restaurant Launching her act in 1955 at critic Craig Claiborne, French the Purple Onion in San chef Paul Bocuse and culinary Francisco, where she relocated pasha James Beard. Never ate much, but loved the lamb Page 6 | August 31, 2012

chops. Claiming that her cooking skills were nil was why she fed “garbage soup” to her family.

he Phyllis stories never stopped. She sold out nights at the posh Bon Soir boite in Greenwich Village to adoring black-tie crowds during her Wet Toe in a Hot Socket act. After Barbra Streisand appeared in the Broadway hit, I Can Get It For You Wholesale, Phyllis arranged for a booking at Bon Soir. Phyllis was convinced Barbra’s fame was around the corner.

he gifted 19-year-old Barbra with a white silk satin blouse and a tailored floorlength jumper of grey tweed for her Bon Soir debut. Opening night was a smash, a favorite song being Cole Porter’s Come To The Supermarket In Old Peking.

hyllis was heralded as a television star on variety and chat shows. She appeared in 23 Bob Hope television specials, traveled with him on his overseas trips to entertain the troops in Vietnam. Also starred on Broadway as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly. Her endless credits fill pages on Wikipedia.

ot one to shy away from truth-telling about her plastic surgery, Phyllis created a resume chronicling 23 years of going under the knife. By 1985, she hit the jackpot, with another nose job, cheek

hyllis broke the glass ceiling as a woman comic in a man’s world (as seen in this photo of Danny Thomas’ 70th birthday party). She opened the door for Joan Rivers, who wrote jokes for Phyllis, Ellen DeGeneres, Sarah Silverman, Chelsea Handler, Kathy Griffin, etc. And let’s not forget the nationwide breakthrough she gave her c o s t u m e designer Omar of Omaha, who created a style that is/was inimitable.

obu Malibu is the 26th restaurant created by the indefatigable Nobu Matsuhisa, who opened his first success in 1987 on La Cienega Blvd., soon partnering with Robert De Niro, Meir Teper and Richie Notar. “They command an empire in 21 cities on 5 continents around the globe, from Aspen to Athens, with 3,500 employees,” says Jay, who believes Kenny G’s a partner.

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he single hottest restaurant in the nation right now,” exclaims Jay about the oceanfront venue on Carbon Beach property owned by Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison, who financed the building of Nobu Malibu. Since the young Nobu immigrated from his native Japan to Peru, one finds Peruvian-style choices on the menu that’s described in hunger-inducing detail, along with the prices, on Jay’s HuffPost blog. “Thank God Jay has a big mouth,” Nobu tells friends (Jay wrote the first critique in 1987). “He helped make me a success.”

his autumn, the first Nobu Hotel and Restaurant will open in Las Vegas, which Wolfgang Puck pioneered as a fine dining city when Tom Kaplan opened their first Spago in 1992. Meanwhile, the former Nobu in Malibu Village will be reincarnated as Mr. Chow. Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm

i l l there be a memorial? “The memorial’s on the Internet,” says L o u i s e Danelian. “Fans keep showering Phyllis with love 24/7.”

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er memory remained phenomen a l . W h i p s m a r t . Doctors encourage card playing to keep the mind active -Phyllis played gin r u m m y every week at her Brentwood m a n sionette with philanthropist L o u i s e Danelian. She christened the rooms with apropos names. The downstairs loo was the Edith Head, after the award-winning costume designer; the soda fountain room was the Doris Day Room; the bedroom with the fourposter bed became the Lincoln Room, etc.

out explorer, Jay Weston, whose monthly Restaurant Newsletter’s a must-read, scooped our local and national critics this week with his enthusiastic review of Nobu Malibu in the Huffington Post. Curiously, Arianna Huffington supped there the night before Jay had finagled his reservation. Jay dined with Steve Shulman, while nearby were CBS’ Les Moonves, wife Julie Chen, Paul Maslansky.

Phyllis Diller performing her Wet Toe In A Hot Socket act.

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ELECTION (Continued from page 1)

The number is a $5,000 increase from the spending limit of the last General Municipal Election. The spending limit has increased slightly during each election dating back to 2003, when it was set at $45,000. From there, it increased to $50,000 in 2005 and jumped to $60,000 in 2007 and $70,000 in 2009 before a slight bump to $75,000 in 2011. The City will maintain the currently-in-place $400 per contributor maximum for the upcoming election race. The Election Ad Hoc Committee (Councilmembers Lili Bosse and Julian Gold) met Aug. 1 with City Clerk Byron Pope, as well as Planning Commission Vice Chair Brian Rosenstein and former Mayor Nancy Krasne, both of whom have thrown their hats in the ring for the 2013 election. At that meeting, the committee agreed to raise the spending limit by $5,000. Bosse and Gold are the only members of the council whose terms don't expire in March 2013, when Mayor Willie Brien, Vice Mayor John Mirisch

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“It will be quite fun,” Friends’ president Kerstin Royce said of the non-profit group’s take on this year’s theme, “Fiesta de las Flores.” From the Will Rogers impersonator greeting guests alongside a vintage car and horse to the pianist outfitted in cowboy attire playing in the historic home’s yellow salon to the tequila bar set amidst bales of hay, at-

and councilmember Barry Brucker are all expected to run for reelection Candidates electing not to accept the spending limit will be allowed to except no more than $125 in contributions from any contributor or entity. Many surrounding cities, including Santa Monica and West Hollywood, have a no-spending limit. BHUSD’s Board of Education also has no spending limit for its elections. At the Ad Hoc meeting in early August, Krasne pledged to stay within the spending limits. Gold, representing the Ad Hoc Committee at Thursday's meeting for Bosse, who did not attend, said the committee didn't discuss Political Action Committees (PACs), which are essentially independent groups that allow corporations, unions and other entities to make unlimited contributions to a candidate's campaign. City Attorney Larry Wiener said Beverly Hills has “not yet” seen an influx of “super PACs” in its election races, but acknowledged it’s a possibility since they are moving to the forefront of the 2012 Presidential Election.

tendees will feel they have been transported to a different era, Royce said. The group will also honor philanthropists Skip and Beth Keesal with the “Spirit of Beverly Hills” award and Dorothy and Philip Kayman with the “Camellia” award” for their community service. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Western or fiesta attire. For more information, visit www.robinsongardens.org or call 310-550-2068.

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Fashion News & Notes Tiffany Cautious Near Term, Sees Growth Ahead Tiffany & Co. cut its profit guidance for the second quarter in a row Monday, but the company expects growth to pick up again by the end of the year. That silver lining sent shares of the upscale jeweler up 7.2 percent to $62.71, even though the retailer missed Wall Street’s second-quarter earnings per share projections by a penny. The New York-based brand began 2012 with a bullish outlook, based in part on an expected boost from events surrounding its 175th anniversary this year. But the jeweler was caught off guard by a slowdown in the Americas, which called into question whether the results were linked to a deceleration of the high-flying luxury market or if the troubles were brand specific. WWD Cartoon Capers: Barneys, The Walt Disney Co. Team Up for Holidays In mid-March, 6 Barneys New York executives traveled out West for a fun day at Disneyland. The group — including CEO Mark Lee, creative director Dennis Freedman and senior VP Charlotte Blechman, as well as

executives from communications and visual — toured Walt Disney’s apartment and went on rides like It’s a Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain and Captain EO. It may be hard for some to picture high-fashion types like these posing against the backdrop of Cinderella Castle, let alone spinning teacups, but the frolics were all in the name of research. This festive season, Barneys and The Walt Disney Co. are collaborating on the specialty store’s holiday campaign, which will be called “Electric Holiday.” When unveiled to the public on Nov. 14, Barneys’ Madison Avenue flagship will feature a 3-dimensional electric light show; a moving art short film in the window displays that will turn Disney’s most favorite heroes into runway supermodels and fashion regulars into Disney types, and an original score by Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino.

the real fashion world as possible, or, as Freedman described it: “The world of the Paris fashion shows, of fashion, of people in fashion, of the rituals, all of the idiosyncrasies. The important thing to me was always that it had to be authentic. It really had to hit the nail on the head in every detail.” The short film centers around Minnie Mouse’s fantasy to be at the Paris shows. There she comes across key Disney characters — Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Daisy Duck, Cruella de Vil, Princess Tiana and Snow White — all decked out in unique designer clothes as they make their way down the runway. For the occasion, Mickey is dressed by Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga, Minnie by Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, Goofy by Olivier Rousteing for Balmain, Daisy by Dolce & Gabbana, Cruella by Rick Owens, Princess Tiana by Proenza Schouler and Snow White by Peter Copping for Nina Ricci.

The theme is a riff on Disney’s famous electrical parade, as well as the special lighting installations so central to the New York holiday season and the flashbulbs of fashion runways.

“What is really important in the film is getting all of the details of how that world works,” Freedman said. “That was the real challenge and involved a whole education process.

Barneys worked closely with Disney to make sure the concept was as true to

“The animator and I sat next to each other and went over every detail of the clothes — how they’re made, what material, how they would move — to get them as accurate as we possibly could.” That wasn’t where the attention to detail ended. “When we got to the moment when all Disney characters walk on the runway, there was a discussion,” Freedman recalled. “The standard Minnie Mouse will not look so good in a Lanvin dress. There was a real moment of silence, because these characters don’t change. I said, ‘If we’re going to make this work, we have to have a 5-foot-11 Minnie,’ and they agreed. When you see Goofy, Minnie and Mickey, they are runway models.” Freedman even took a model to meetings in Glendale, “to walk the hallways of Disney, and they studied how she walked. I said, ‘You can’t make the film without understanding every detail of how she walks, what her facial expression is, and how she stares ahead.’” In addition, Barneys assembled a databank of reference pictures that illustrate everything from how the backstage areas at fashion shows look, i.e. the chairs, the clothing racks, the mirrors, the staffing, the walls of the tents, as well as the Tuileries Gardens. Barneys also reached out to people in the fashion world and 23, including WWD’s Bridget Foley, agreed to participate as characters in the film. (Barneys declined to disclose other names for the time being.) Drawings were made by John Quinn, Disney’s character art director.

“This project is very different from any other we have done in the past,” noted Luis Fernandez, senior VP of creative for Disney Consumer Products. “For the most part, labels have asked to come into our archives for ideas, and then interpret what we do. This is the perfect marriage between both our companies. The fact that we are getting most of our characters dressed by the best fashion houses out there is pretty incredible.” Robert Chapek, president of Disney Consumer Products, added that it “will delight people of all ages.” Fashion seems to be high on Disney’s agenda these days. For a different project, the company recently tapped several London designers, including Giles Deacon, Michael van der Ham and Richard Nicoll, to celebrate Minnie Mouse’s status as a cartoon fashion plate, and Meadham Kirchhoff will unveil a Minnie Mouse collaboration during its spring 2013 show. Proceeds of sales of the project’s items will go to the British Fashion Council/Bazaar Fashion Arts Foundation. As for Barneys, it will offer an exclusive, limited collection of holiday items at Chelsea Passage, select Barneys stores and barneys.com, including several collectible Vinylmation figures designed by Paul Smith and Diane von Furstenberg, and Mickey Mouse ears from Rag & Bone and L’Wren Scott. There will also be small gifts like ornaments, edible sweets and children’s toys for the season. Barneys will donate 25 percent of sales from Electric Holiday products to charity. WWD Salvatore Ferragamo Profits Up 22.5 Percent Lifted by growth in all markets, and in particular in China, and a spike in its footwear, handbags and leather accessories, and fragrance divisions, the Salvatore Ferragamo Group continued to show gains in profitability and revenues in the first six months of the year. In the period ended June 30, net profit at the Florence-based luxury house rose 22.5 percent to $72.1 million, compared with $66.2 million, in the same period last year. WWD

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community service projects and other charitable efforts. President Yaron Sadka grew up in Beverly Hills and was part of the high school Rotarian group “Interact” at Beverly High, where he graduated in 2006. He said he worked for a couple of Beverly Hills Rotarians, who reached out and gauged his interest in starting a young professionals Rotary. From there, the framework of the group was developed and the Young Professionals officially launched in July. Currently, the group has seven boardmembers: Sadka, Allen Roth, Arielle Hirschfeld, Cassie Hoppock, Elizabeth Levi, Sloane Trugman and Evan Zarider. Sadka said the Young Professionals spent a busy first year finding boardmembers and completing service project, such as trips to help organizations

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save his fellow Jews and himself,” JNF Regional Director Allison Krumholz told The Courier. “When we were putting this gala together, he seemed like the logical choice for this award.” Born in Hungary 89 years ago, Stevens (formerly Endre Steinberger) was an active participant in the resistance movement against Nazi Germany during World War II. His efforts, including forging hundreds of identification documents that were used by Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg to save thousands of lives, were recognized by his native Hungary, which awarded him the highest decoration given to a civilian, The Golden Cross. In 2010, at the age of 87, Stevens wrote Rebel With A Cause, recounting the events that led to his survival during the dark days of the war. “It was the motto ‘never forget’ that inspired me to write about my experiences so that future generations will have an opportunity to learn about and never forget what happened,” Stevens

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roll video clips, on camera interviews and video segments with reports.” The cost for the program could run as low as $3,000 or as high as $22,300 annually, depending on many factors (such as whether or not a permanent news anchor is hired). Aside from The Courier, which reaches more than 180,000 readers weekly between its print, online and e-editions, the small City of Beverly Hills has another smaller newspaper and other online news outlets. Those are in addition to the public relations and communications workers in City Hall that produce newsletters, social media updates and press releases. Despite all that, Gold, who brought the item forward for discussion, said he did so as a way to “inform our residents about what’s going on” and provide recaps of council and commission meetings. “We have 11 commissions, and much of what they do is unknown,” Gold said. Instead of letting City staff report on the meetings, Mirisch presented an alternative – broadcast all commissions meetings both on the City’s cable TV network and via the City web-

like TreePeople and the SOVA Food Bank. Having recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, the club is looking to add numerous members in the next calender year. “Our main focus is on membership and building the club, we've had a lot of people show interest and pretty good attendance at our guest speaker events,” Sadka said. “We really want to bring in people who want to be involved and active in the group and community.” The club is currently comprised of mid-to-late-20s professionals, but Sadka said it has placed a “soft ceiling” age cap at around 35-to-40 years old. Currently, the club meets twice a month. “On paper, we’re members of (Rotary Club of Beverly Hills) since we're not large enough, but they've given us a lot of autonomy,” Sadka said. “We operate as our own club and they support us in everything we do.” said. It is widely held that if the State of Israel had existed in the 1930s and 1940s, there would not have been a Holocaust, which resulted in the genocide of 6 million European Jews. As part of this year’s gala, local Holocaust survivors Andrew and Yvette Gardner, Joseph Nissenbaum, Roman Russ, Ida Waksberg, and Cantor Hershel Walfish will be presented with the “Guardian of Israel,” a humanitarian award given in honor of outstanding community involvement to local Holocaust survivors. Recognition will also be made to Klara Firestone, founder /president of Second Generation. Kathy Ireland will receive the “Messenger of Peace” award, which is presented to a public figure who has shown continued commitment and support to the land and people of Israel. For more information on the Tree of Life Gala or to purchase tickets, contact Hermine Mahmouzian at hmahmouzian@jnf.org or call 310-990-4371.

site, so residents can see unfiltered information on whatever commission they wish to view. “Why wouldn’t we televise commission meetings? When you have something controlled by the City Council reporting on itself, it reminds me of the old Soviet Union,” Mirisch said. Currently, only the City Council regular meetings and study sessions are broadcast live on the City's cable news network and city website. The Planning Commission and Architectural Commission meetings are filmed and generally uploaded to the City website 2-3 weeks after the meeting takes place. Of the City's 11 commissions, only the Planning, Architectural, Cultural Heritage and Design Review commissions currently have updated archived video of their most recent meeting on the City website. The others, in many cases, have not been updated in years – the most recent video of a Public Works Commission meeting is from March 2008 while the most recent Traffic and Parking Commission meeting is April 2011. Some, such as the Health and Safety and Fine Art commissions, no longer have working links to archived video footage.

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BHUSD will be forced to operate within a $48 million budget, requiring significant cuts throughout the district if the community doesn’t provide alternative revenue to maintain current programming. “Our committee feels that in view of that worst case scenario, the Board of Education should be prepared to express to the community exactly what kind of cuts would need to be made to survive on a $48 million budget,” said Mel Spitz, finance committee vice chair and former board president. “It’s a worst case scenario…but it’s a possibility.” During a board study session in July, boardmembers reviewed a staffgenerated document reflecting $15.5 million in possible cuts – leading the board to direct Chief Administrative Officer Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard to approach the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) about submitting a budget that dips below the 3 percent reserve the district is required to maintain. On Aug. 15, LAECO informed board president Brian Goldberg that the district’s 2012/13 budget had been conditionally approved predicated on the district taking specific actions to remedy deficiencies in the current budget and requested the board to submit a contingency plan in November to offset the potential reduction should the governor’s tax initiative not pass in November.

The 2012/13 First Interim Report for next year’s budget is due by Dec. 15. “We are concerned about the negative impact deficit spending is projected to have on the General Fund ending balance and reserves…the adjusted reserves for 2013-14 and 201415 do not meet State Criteria and Standards requirements,” LAECO Chief Business Officer Alex Cherniss wrote in the letter. During the Finance Committee’s last meeting on Aug. 20, the committee cautioned that the district could be digging a hole in future years by mortgaging the future. Board VP Jake Manaster said that the only way to address the shortfall would be through layoffs. According to Murakawa-Leopard, 82 percent of the district’s budget is spent on personnel. BHUSD currently has a modified hiring freeze which requires every new hire to be approved by the board. “You cannot cut personnel without cutting programs,” Goldberg said. “What in this community we take for granted as standard…the state considers extras. We expect the bells and whistles as the baseline.” The board is currently preparing to do a robust outreach campaign to the community to generate added revenue. “It will encourage the community to support whatever measures are necessary in order to avoid a calamity,” Goldberg said

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• Petersen Museum To Honor Lasseter, Carolla At Gala At its Oct. 4 “Comedy and Cars” gala, The Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., will honor John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, with its “Automotive Visionary” award for his “lifelong

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passion for the automobile.” The 2-time Oscar winner directed the hit movies Cars, Cars 2, Toy Story, A Bug’s Life and many others. “In the past, we’ve honored auto icons who have improved our lives through motorsports and industry innovation,” says Steve Young, Petersen board chair. “We felt it was time to recognize those who have used the gift of humor to promote the enjoyment of the automobile as a creative outlet.“ Joining Lasseter in the hon-

or spotlight is author/comedian Adam Carolla will accept the “Automotive Enthusiast” award for his contributions to the promotion of the car as entertainment, through building, personalization and collecting. Carolla holds The Guinness Book Of World Records’ “most downloaded podcast” with 5 million downloads per month. Besides being featured in the series The Car Show among others, he frequently makes guest appearances on Celebrity Apprentice and Dancing With The Stars. Among the committee members assisting with the event are Arlene and Buddy Pepp, Gigi Carleton, Judy Piro, Trudy Young and Mandy Hanlon. Tickets for the gala are available in advance for $350. Go to www.petersen.org or call 323964-6355 • PETS90210 Hosts Pet Adoption Event Saturday And Sunday The Beverly HIlls Pet Care Foundation (PETS90210) will host another pet adoption event at all six L.A. city animal shelters, Saturday and Sunday. The event will feature more cats and dogs than ever before, and is especially geared to help find homes for animals 5 years and older. With a 50 percent discount on all adoption fees for these

“senior” animals, the event is designed to draw attention to the overwhelming number of animals in city shelters. The variety of animals available will range from purebreds to mutts and Persians to tabbies. To find the nearest shelter visit www.laanimalservices .com. For more information about this, pet overpopulation and other Pet Care Foundation programs, call 310-887-7070 or email bcrowe@kenquest.com • Entertainment Execs Easton, Tobey Join O’Melveny Team Mark Easton has left Warner

I M P O R TA N T Brothers Entertainment as deputy general counsel to rejoin O’Melveny & Myers LLP, where he previously served for 17 years. He will spend significant time in the firm’s Century City office working with members of its entertainment, sports and media practice group. Meanwhile, Bruce Tobey, former COO of Paramount Films and executive VP of Paramount Pictures Corporation and Viacom, has joined O’Melveny’s entertainment, sports and media practice, according to Joe Calabrese, the group’s chair.

• BHBA Barristers To Offer Free Legal Clinics At Roxbury Park Beverly Hills Bar Association Barristers is offering its free legal clinics beginning Saturday, Sept. 8, and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Dr. Attorneys are available to answer basic legal questions about consumer law, landlordtenant law, small claims, business disputes, wills and trusts, and other legal issues. For information, call 310-601-2422 or visit: www.bhba.org.

CAUCUS ‘CAUCUS’–The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors 11th annual preview of the upcoming TV season brought out 200 media insiders, content creators and reporters to cover the event at io/LA, a media incubation space for TV production and distribution. The panel handicapped the season and addressed new trends in programming, social networking, and other hot button issues. Participants (top, from top left): Bill McGoldrick (USA Network), Lee Horvitz (CAA), Cynthia Littleton (Variety), Dan Harrison (Fox), Vin Di Bona (Fishbowl Worldwide Media) and David Levin (HBO); (bottom, from left): Events Chair Chuck Fries, Panel Chair Dennis Doty, Caucus Chair Norman Powell and Panel Chair Albert Fisher. Photo by John Blanchette

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al coordinator on the design theme between Rodeo Drive, Two Rodeo and The Beverly Wilshire. Baccarat, which provided sparkling crystal chandeliers to Rodeo Drive from 2004 to 2009, is interested in partnering with the City again. Megan Roach, the City’s marketing and economic sustainability manager, said Baccarat is celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2014 and sees major potential to incorporate that with the City’s Centennial in 2014. She said Baccarat is currently working on a financial proposal for the City. Rodeo Drive's holiday program will center around nineteen proposed silver-painted trees wrapped in twinkle lights up and down the street, with new red branch themed street pole

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seeing bond fund expenditures and ensuring they are used for their intended purpose. Board VP Jake Manaster and members Noah Margo and Lisa Korbatov all said they would prefer to keep the spot vacant at the current time. “I would just not pull the trigger on any of these people,” Korbatov said. Board President Brian Goldberg and boardmember Lewis Hall both supported appointing applicant Betsy Myers, who has lived across the street from Hawthorne school for the past 37 years. “I have a vested interest to see what’s going on with Measure E,” she told the board during her interview. Myers touted her public relations and marketing experience, in addition

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member Lisa Korbatov said. “It’s like this open secret that there is a drug problem.” Board President BrianGoldberg said testing would kick off once the district contracts with a drug testing company, following a solicitation process that will include, at a minimum, Request For Qualifications. The program will test at random any student participating in high school interscholastic athletic programs sponsored by the district. All students who want to participate, and their parents/guardians, will receive a copy of the district’s policy, regulations and procedures for mandatory drug testing. Subsequently, students must submit the BHHS Ahtletic Consent Form in order to participate in sports as a student athlete. The policy, which the board voted to approve in May, states that no

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“It’s a very important day in your life because you’re going to learn to save a life,” BHCPR Executive Coordinator and former Mayor Les Bronte told those who gathered on Aug. 24 in the high school cafeteria. Upon completion, participants were issued a certification card from the American Heart Association that is valid for two years. Bronte underscored the importance of mentally practicing the tech-

banners. Moravian stars will hang both from building rooftops and across Rodeo Drive itself and red twinkle lights will light up Rodeo Drive’s medium palm trees. The “Torso” sculpture will uplighted in a red accent color and white twinkle lights will adorn sidewalk palms. The proposal also calls for a lit christmas tree on the roof of The Beverly Wilshire, which the hotel will provide. The last hurdle for the Rodeo Drive Committee is for the council to approve the contract between the City and the committee at the Sept. 20 meeting. “We're very excited about partnering with Baccarat again for 2013 and 14,” Gearys owner Tom Blumenthal said. to her “common sense,” as her strongest attributes. “I appreciate when someone understands they’re working as part of the COC…which only one of the three [applicants] understood,” Hall said. “I think [Myers] probably would be a good person on the board.” Former school board candidate Frances Bilak, who together with her husband owns over 3 million squarefeet of commercial real estate, emphasized her construction management experience during her interview. Applicant Farbod Phil Rezvani, whose primary residence outside Beverly Hills proper precluded him from actually joining the committee, said that he would be unable to sign the district’s conflict policy as the bulk of his work in school construction and architecture could potentially conflict with BHUSD. school disciplinary action will be taken against a student who fails a test and no mention of a failed drug test will appear on the student’s personal record. Student athletes who are unexpectedly absent on the day of testing or otherwise avoid drug testing may be subject to possible game suspension and mandatory testing intervals. Testing procedures include a random selection by lottery at any time during the sports season. Students and teams may be tested an unlimited number of times. The one-year pilot program puts the onus for remedying a drug problem on the student’s household, in that a first failed test for a student results in a letter home via certified mail to the parent or guardian, followed by a second drug test to take place at a random time within 60 days. “We’re asking people to stay safe,” VP Jake Manaster said. “It’s as simple as that.” niques learned during the training session to commit them to memory. “This program is an extraordinarily valuable asset to our community and has been responsible for saving numerous lives over the years,” said Brian Rosenstein, who has been a board member since 2009 when the City cut the program from the fire department’s budget. Funding for the state-mandated class, which required over 30 CPR instructors and 10 support staff members, was jointly provided through a grant from the City and BHCPR.

Frances Allen Desert Roundup Do you think movies today are derivative, with little meaningful content, leaving you hungry for more? If so, a just announced partnership between the Palm Springs International Film Society and the Palm Springs Art Museum is sure to whet your appetite. These two have combined forces to present Mark Cousins’ epic 15hour The History Of Film: An Odyssey. This film covers the period from 1895 to 2000 and beyond, as it takes the viewer on a worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made telling the story of international cinema through the history of cinematic innovation. Because the film is 15-hours in length, (and who can hold their bladder that long?), the screenings will be shown over the course of 8 consecutive weeks beginning Sunday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. Each 2-1/2-hour program features a brief introduction, followed by the screening of a pair of 1-hour installments and concludes with a guided discussion. The program will be presented at the Palm museum’s third floor lecture hall, 101 Museum Dr. Passes for the series are $75; but only $50 for International Film Society and art members. Tickets for individual screenings will be available on a space-permitting basis the day of the screening. Call 760-322-2930 for information.

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Administrative Services, Noel Marquis, simply added about $12 million to a city tax bill (up from about $6,000) then had city attorney Larry Wiener file a lawsuit to collect the millions. The lawsuit was filed before the taxpayer, Specialty Surgical Center on Wilshire Boulevard, could appeal to the city council. How did Marquis do this? He simply decided that what patients pay their doctors in a surgery center are not “medical services” but “office rent.” The difference is major – it boosts the tax bill from about $6,000 per doctor to over $12 million with penalties and interest. Marquis decided that fees charged to patients by their physicians for using medical equipment, nurses, support staff, telephones, medicine, antiseptics and all the materials that go into providing patient care in a surgery center are “commercial office rent.” That makes the physician’s charges to their patients subject to a “renting and leasing commercial property” tax. Billing practices of physicians are regulated by the federal government and insurance companies employing uniform “CPT” codes for various procedures. The city’s change is retroactive. Before the Marquis decision, all physicians in Beverly paid taxes on a

****** It has become broadly recognized that the Palm Springs International Film Festival black-tie awards gala ranks right behind the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes in prestige, glamour and A-list celebrity attendance. And that’s the problem, being in third place means you have to defer to those ranked above you. Thus, to avoid any conflict with the Golden Globes, the festival has shifted the date of its gala to Jan. 5 – two days earlier than last year – in order not to cause appearance conflicts for presenters and honorees attending the Golden Globes on Jan. 13 at The Beverly Hilton. Announcements of the festival’s star-studded lineup of honorees and presenters should begin this November. These announcements are remarkable in the number of Academy Awards and Golden Globe nominees who first appeared on the Palm Springs’ list. Now, with the date of the Palm Springs gala set, tickets to special events are on sale at www.psfilmfest.org.

per-physician basis. This new “real estate” tax is in addition to the per-professional tax. Specialty Surgical is the “test case.” Although there are over 26 surgery centers in Beverly Hills, only Specialty Surgery has been sued. Marquis made the initial assessment, which was then appealed. Marquis then acted as the appeals officer on the appeal of his ruling. He upheld his own decision, which has now been appealed to the Beverly Hills City Council. Surgery centers and physician offices have always been taxed differently. The Courier obtained city documents that showed that the initial idea for the “classification change” (and thus vastly higher taxes) came from a study performed in 2005 by an outside consulting firm. That firm was hired to find more ways to tax residents and businesses. “Reclassification” was one of their suggestions. That report also recommended that a “test case” target be identified, charged the higher tax, and then see what happens. If the “reclassification” went unchallenged, or was upheld, then the City would apply the new “classification” to all the businesses in that category. That is what going on. The appeal to the council was set for September 20, but is now set for election day, November 6, but might still be changed.

NEW PRINCIPAL—On Monday, Beverly Vista's new principal Marty Powers welcomed his first crop of students at the award-winning K-8 school as schools throughout Beverly Hills Unified School District began the new academic year. Among the newest perks for incoming and returning students at Beverly Vista, middle schoolers now have lockers. Pictured: Beverly Vista Principal Marty Powers (right) and playground aid Angela Beevers on the school yard supervise students playing on the jungle gym on the first day of school.

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triumphant spirit of this year’s Olympics to benefit the specialized K-12 school. Through Vista Del Mar’s comprehensive, family centered, social, educational and behavioral health services that encourage children, adolescents and their families to lead self reliant, stable, and productive lives, troubled kids that need some help are able to blossom to become productive and successful adults. “I’ve watched the kids grow and always felt it was my desire to help the kids grow,” event co-chair Stanley Black told The Courier. Beverly Hills-based Black Equities Group founder Black has been involved with Vista del Mar for over 50 years. Black said he anticipates the event will raise between $350,000 to $400,000, which will directly be used to support child and family services at Vista Del Mar. For more information, contact 310-836-1223 x274.

pilot bike lanes in the City has been ongoing and the council had the proposal for five potential pilot bike lanes in front of it at separate meetings July 3 and Aug. 7. Mark Elliot, founder of the Better Bikes Beverly Hills organization, has long been involved in the City’s bike route discussions and has been outspoken about the safety risks involved for bicyclists in the bike plans. Elliot spoke to the council Thursday and reiterated many of the statements he made in an Aug. 8 letter, including the recommendation that the City take a more “holistic” approach to the routes, as well as possibly establishing a City-citizen advisory body or council liaison committee to gather knowledge from the cycling community. Mayor Willie Brien, however, said it was time to move forward with at least some of the routes, rather than waiting for the perfect scenario to present itself and Mirisch, along with councilmembers Julian Gold and Barry Brucker agreed that Burton and Crescent were acceptable. The council directed staff to do more research into safety impacts and statistics of bicycle riders. When asked by Mirisch about the number of hit-andrun incidents in the City involving bicyclists, BHPD Sgt. Gregg Mader said that between July 2011-June 2012 there were 3 hit-and-run incidents and 32 total bicycle involved accidents. He said he believed there had been one fatality in the last five years. At the regular council meeting later Thursday evening, a handful of bicyclists who either live in the City, or ride through it on a daily basis, spoke up about those potential safety issues that come along with riding in the City. Many expressed concern that not enough was being done to protect them, citing numerous hit-and-runs where the rider felt their incident wasn't handled correctly by the police. Often times, however, a lack of concrete evidence can doom a hit-and-run case. The Beverly Hills Police Department said it conducts a thorough investigation but often has its hands tied in instances where, for example, no witnesses are willing to step forward and identify the driver. “We investigate all hitand-runs to the best of our ability, based on witness statements and evidence,” Lt. Lincoln Hoshino told The Courier . “Hit-and-run is a criminal act and we treat it as such.”

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UCLA, the “Horse and Rider” depicts a Renaissance figure in military regalia on a horse. The original sculpture, made from a block of solid beeswax over 500 years ago for French military governor Charles d’Amboise, remains in a private collection in Europe, Lewis said. Also on display at the cocktail reception were samples of bronze reproductions for sale, offered in four distinct patinas. The 997 limited edition sculptures range in price from $25,000 to $35,000. Lewis said he hopes a museum acquires his original bronze sculpture used to make the limited-edition replicas.

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M E D I C I N E , H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

CHLA’s Gomer Elected VP, President-Elect Of USC Faculty Charles J. Gomer, Ph.D., vice chair of faculty affairs in the pediatrics department and a cancer research scientist at The Saban Research Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), has been elected VP (2012-2013) and president-elect (2013-2014) of the USC faculty. “Chuck Gomer exemplifies the best qualities of the academic scientist and colleague,” said Brent Polk, M.D., director of The Saban Research Institute and professor of pediatrics, biochemistry and molecular biology at USC’s Keck School of Medicine. “He is a leader in radiation oncology research, he gives back to our community though his extensive work in mentoring, faculty development and even to service on his local school board, and he is now being honored and recognized for his

long-standing leadership in academic governance,” Polk said. CHLA scientists and physicians are on the faculty of the Keck School. Gomer, a professor of pediatrics and radiation oncology at the school, has been actively involved in academic governance at the university for several years. He is a member of the faculty council in the Keck School of Medicine, one of 20 councils in the Academic Senate representing all USC campuses, schools and libraries. In his new role Gomer is also a member of the executive board of the Academic Senate, which serves as the voice of the 4,650 faculty at USC. “I am honored to represent such exceptional educators and to work with the university’s outstanding administrators. The

Names In The News.... Mindell To Address Cancer Control Convention Long-time Beverly Hills resident, nutritionist/herbalist Dr. Earl Mindell will be the featured speaker at 10 a.m., Saturday at the 40th annual Cancer Control Convention at the Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Terrace Parkway, Universal City. Mindell, the author of more than 50 books, most notably The Vitamin Bible, has titled his speech, “Cancer Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.” The latest breakthrough information on the prevention and control of cancer through nutrition, tests and non-toxic alternative therapies will be highlighted at the convention over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3.

Sponsored by the Cancer Control Society, a non-profit educational organization, the event will feature more than 40 speakers Dr. Earl Mindell from the fields of nutrition and holistic medicine, 80 exhibits and five movies including Cancer: The Forbidden Cures and Surviving Prostate Cancer Without Surgery, Drugs & Radiation. Admission is $40 per day (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) For more information call CCS at 323-663-7801 or 7805 or visit www.CancerControlSociety.com.

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Academic Senate’s role is to further the academic mission of USC,” says Gomer, “and to ensure that faculty rights and interests are always addressed.” Gomer is chairman of the appointments, promotions, and tenure committee for the Keck School and was co-chair from 2009-2011 of the USC Mellon Mentoring Forum, which promotes mentoring throughout the university. He received the USC Mellon Foundation Culture of Mentoring Award in 2008 and the USC Provost’s Award for Mentoring in 2012.

“I’ve been fortunate throughout my career to have effective mentoring and this started as a graduate student with an outstanding thesis advisor,” he says. “I feel it is essential to give back by supporting the next generation of academic researchers and physicians.” For nearly three decades, Gomer has received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his research, which focuses on laser medicine, radiation biology, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and (see ‘GOMER,’ page 14)

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T

Residents, Pen, Release New Singles Crosby, Jahant, Jeffreys Mike Stoller Goes Solo Grammy-winning composer Mike Stoller, of the the songwriting team of Leiber & Stoller, has gone solo. Stoller recently penned the music and lyrics to his latest song, Charlotte, at the request of Anthony Foxx, mayor of the North Carolina city. The song has been recorded by popular American jazz musician Mike Stoller and Grammy-winning singer/producer and Concord Records recording artist Steve Tyrell, Stoller said: “My new song celebrates the city of Charlotte, much like the song Kansas City— which my late songwriting partner, Jerry Leiber, and I wrote back in 1952—celebrates the city of Kansas City, Missouri.” This is the first song for which Stoller has written both music and the lyrics.” Leiber passed away in August 2011. “I’ve admired Mike Stoller all my days in the music business,” said Tyrell. “The recordings he and Jerry Leiber made with Ben E. King and The

Drifters changed my life. Working on Mike’s first solo song, the beautiful Charlotte, is the greatest honor.”

Cooke Song Marks Labor Day Just in time for the 130th anniversary of Labor Day, Beverly Hills Americana Rock artist Steve Cooke is releasing his new single, Working For The USA on Monday. “I know the public is struggling to find work and I’m just singing about people being able to support their families,” said Cooke. Produced and written by Cooke, the song has a strong 12-string guitar influence with notes of pedal steel intertwining with the rock guitar riffs. “Working For The USA is an ultimately uplifing track, whose unifying message calls on everybody to work together to make a better America” —CBS Music. The song is available for pre-order on Amazon now: http://tinyurl.com/9mp44jm.

SYMPHONY CELEBRATES—Ilysia Pierce, cantor at the Temple of the Arts, sings Where Is It Written from Yentl, at the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony’s “Chailights-Celebrating 18 Years Of Jewish Music” anniversary concert Sunday at the Ford Amphitheatre. Dr. Noreen Green, orchestra artistic director and conductor since 1994, helmed the evening of music by composers influenced by hassidic, klezmer and cantorial traditions. Photo by Guy Madmoni

Actress/singer Anne Jeffreys, comedian Norm Crosby and civic leader James Jahant will receive “The Spotlight Award” at the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild’s “Sunday In The Park” on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Four Seasons, 300 S. Doheny Dr. Monty Hall will serve as emcee and there will be a tribute to the late Phyllis Diller who served as honorary chair. • Crosby, known as the “master of m a l a p r o p ,” has hosted TV talk shows and countless telethons, appeared at top resorts and Norm Crosby casinos, in film and on his own TV series. He is now working on DVDs for Norm Crosby’s Comedy Shop. • Jahant was named general manager of Brooks Brothers on Rodeo Drive in 2003. He is president of Theatre 40 and the Rodeo James Jahant Drive Committee, former president of the Chamber of Commerce, and member of the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills, Economic Devlopment Council and Budget Committee.

• Anne Jeffreys’ career encompasses opera, stage, screen and TV. While on Broadway in Kiss Me, Kate, Jeffreys met Anne Jeffreys her late husband, Robert Sterling. Together they formed a popular nightclub act and then co-starred in the long-running TV series Topper. The guild was established in 1977 to develop and maintain community interest in the theatre and enrich theatrical experiences, especially for children and senior adults. To reach these goals, the guild has funded awards to hundreds of writers through the annual Beverly Hills Theatre Guild/Julie Harris Playwright Award competition plus the Competition for Children’s Plays. Event co-chairs are Mary Levin Cutler and Ruth Flinkman-Marandy. Committee members are: Patricia Mock Dee Koffman, Judson Mock, Muriel Moster, Lorraine Friedman and David Hunt Stafford. The event begins with a reception and silent auction at 11 a.m. followed by a noon luncheon. For more information, call 310-273-3390 or visit www.beverlyhillstheatreguild.-org.

Euripides Readings At UCLA Thursday

Albom To Discuss Latest Novel With Rabbi Wolpe Best-selling author Mitch Albom will discuss his new book, The Time Keeper, with Sinai Temple’s Rabbi David Wolpe at

To Receive BH Theater Guild’s Spotlight Award

8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20 at the temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd. In the novel, Albom reinvents the legend of Father Time

and casts him not as an old, withered man, but as a gifted young boy who becomes the inventor of the world’s first clock. In addition to writing his books, Albom is a celebrated playwright and screenwriter. He also works as a broadcaster and columnist and has received “The Red Smith” award for his lifetime achievement in sports writing. For more information, call 310-474-1518 or visit www.sinaitemple.org.

The Little Theater at UCLA is presenting “The Dionysus Project” – readings of Euripides’ Bacchae, a 2,500 year-old Greek play about the destructive power of intoxication, twice next Thursday (Sept. 6) featuring actors Keith David (Crash, Requiem For A Dream), Tate Ellington (The Good Wife, Taking Chance), and Michael Stahl-David (Cloverfield, The Black Donnellys). Following these readings, (1:30-3:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.), there will be a town hall discussion with audience mem-

bers about the relationship between intoxication and creativity, society’s assumptions about addiction, and the resources communities and families can use to tackle drugs and alcohol abuse. The event is sponsored by The Partnership at Drugfree .org, Phoenix House, and Outside The Wire. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so RSVP via email at Sept6event@phoenixhouse.org or by calling 818-686-3025.

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tumor biology. His translational investigations at The Saban have contributed to the development of protocols now used nationally to treat retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer that usually develops in early childhood. In July, Gomer received a lifetime achievement honor—the Thomas Dougherty Award for Excellence in PDT—from the Society of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines at its conference in Jeju, Korea. PDT combines a drug (called a photosensitizer) with a specific wavelength of light to kill cancer cells.

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Gil Seton Mitzi Gaynor Shelly Sterling Simone Katzef Georgette O’Connor Murray Fischer Harry Waterstone BIRTHDAYS—Harry Waterstone, Warren Berlinger, Richard Gere, and Itzhak Perlman (Aug. 31); Lily Tomlin and Gil Seton (Sept. 1); Shelly Sterling, Salma Hayek, Mark Harmon, and Keanu Reeves (Sept. 2); Pauline Collins and Charlie Sheen (Sept. 3); Mitzi Gaynor and Judith Ivey (Sept 4); William Devane, Bob Fields, Murray Fischer, Carol Lawrence and Raquel Welch (Sept. 5); Georgette O’Connor, Jane Curtin and Swoosie Kurtz (Sept. 6); and belatedly Simon Katzof (Aug. 28)

Joan Mangum Celebs and friends joined hosts Holly (Robinson) and Rodney Peete, at a private estate in Malibu, for the 14th annual DesignCare, a celebration of fashion and music, to benefit HollyRod Foundation. Guests enjoyed an evening under the stars with festivities including a reception, auctions and runway show by L.A. designer Sue Wong. There were also special musical performances by Natalie Cole and Jeffrey Osborne, led by music director, Rickey Minor. Honorees for DesignCare included Justin Kanew and Zev Glassenberg (The Amazing Race)–the “HollyRod Champion” award; NBA great Brian Grant–the “Matthew T. Robinson Jr.” award of courage; and CEO/Chairman Gerald L. Storch of Toys “R”Us–”HollyRod Corporate Compassion” award. Guests spotted were Paula Abdul, Lisa Rinna, Brooke Burke, Melanie Brown, Shannon Tweed, Michael Early, David Charvet, MingNa, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Arsenio Hall, James Keach, Regina King, Yvette Nicole Brown, Shaun Robinson, Reno Wilson, Mayte Garcia, Dondre Whitfield, John Savage, Annie Ilonzeh, Harry Hamlin, Lisa Masterson, Tracee Elllis Ross, Christine Devine, James Lesure, Johnathon Schaech, Mark Curry, Raphael Saadiq, Jenni Pulos, Sean McNabb, Byron Allen, Lisa Breckenridge, Amy Yasbeck, Dolvett Quince, Elise Neal, and Chaz Dean. American Airlines served as the official airline with additional sponsors being Outback Steakhouse, Target, Wen Hair & Body Care by Chaz Dean, Babakul, Audi Beverly Hills, and NARS. The HollyRod Foundation, was founded in 1997 by former USC and NFL quarterback Rodney Peete and actress Holly Robinson Peete, is dedicated to providing help and hope to those living with autism and Parkinson’s disease for individuals and their families. ****** Phoenix Houses of California, one of our top non-profit behavioral health organizations, gathered community leaders at Hotel Bel-Air for its 9th “Triumph For Teens” awards gala. The event raised funds to support Phoenix Houses’ teen residential treatment centers, therapy, and prevention programs, and honored – Dr. Charles Sophy, medical director of the L.A. County’s Department of Children and Family Services, and LAPD Sgt. Larry Martinez. “Thanks to support from our business community and the work of individuals like Dr. Sophy and Sgt. Martinez, we’re able to provide vital re-

‘TRIUMPH FOR TEENS’–Phoenix Houses of California hosted its ninth “Triumph for Teens” benefit at Hotel Bel-Air. Pictured (from left): founder Mitchell Rosenthal welcoming actors and newlyweds Catriona McGinn and Mark Paul Gosselear; co-honoree (along with LAPD Sgt. Larry Martinez) Dr. Charles Sophy with KTLA’s Wendy Burch. Photos by Robert Lurie sources for teens recovering from addiction and reach more in need,” said Howard Meitiner, CEO of Phoenix House Foundation. Kicking it off was Wendy Burch, Emmy-winning co-anchor of the KTLA Morning News, who presented the “Phoenix Rising” award to Dr. Sophy in recognition of his work as medical director of the DCFS, an important partner of Phoenix House. Sgt. Herrold Egger gave the “Public Service” award to Sgt. Martinez for his groundbreaking, life changing effect on troubled youth. Celebrity fashion stylist Marcellas Reynolds hosted the program, which also featured a performance by recording artist Lauren Mayhew. Timothy J. Noonan of Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC and Anthony and Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation underwrote the event. Major sponsors included Selim Zilkha and Mary Hayley as “benefactors,” and Scott Dunham, Neil Kadisha, Lilly and Bruce Karatz, Suzanne and Michael Kraus, Nicolas Nikolov and Valeria Rico-Nikolov, Daniel Rothenberg, and Chris Weitz as “patrons.” ****** The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the FIDM Museum & Galleries at downtown’s Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, 919 S. Grant Ave., are jointly presenting “The Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design,” the sixth annual free exhibition saluting the work of this year’s Primetime Emmy-nominated costume designers and supervisors. Again the guest curator and organizer is noted designer, Mary Rose, president of the Costume Designers Guild and executive board officer of the CDG since 1994. She is governor of the Costume Design and Supervision Peer Group of the ATA&S Giving visitors an opportunity to review their favorite TV shows and characters, the exhibit celebrates television costume design and will include more than 75 costumes selected from a variety of genres: episodic series, movies and mini-series. Featured will be costumes from shows such as Downtown Abbey (Susannah Buxton); Once Upon A Time (Eduardo Castro); Pretty Little Liars (Mandi Line); Smash (Molly Maginnis); New Girl (Debra McGuire); Pan Am (Ane Crabtree) and many more. This exhibit is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through Oct. 20. To schedule tours or for public information, email docent@fidmmuseum. com.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 31). You’re motivated not only to make a living, but to make a difference. This drive to do good in the world guides key decisions through the end of the year. January brings aesthetic changes to your domestic environment. Those you teach celebrate you in March. You’ll have extra money in December and May. Pisces and Sagittarius people adore you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Luckily, knowing who you are and what you want to do with your life is not a prerequisite for operating successfully. Because you’re uncertain, you’re also open-minded. More options will become available to you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Functional surroundings could send the wrong message. You suddenly care about being seen as powerful. The power position includes something luxurious in your surroundings. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your emphasis on self-discipline borders on the superstitious, mostly because you realize the stellar impact supportive habits have on your destiny. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll take an unexpected journey. Where you wind up looks almost nothing like the image you started out with in your mind, and yet there are some striking similarities. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You won’t leave anything to chance. Even your accidents are planned out. These strategic actions are adding up to a pretty exciting future. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Inflexible goals impede new possibilities, and you don’t want to limit your options that way. Stay open to where life leads. When you go to bed tonight, you’ll feel good about the way you grew through the day. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Time is an equalizer: Everyone gets the same amount in a day. You plot your hours carefully now, realizing there are barely enough for all you want to accomplish. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). As the artist of your destiny, you won't be using the usual brushes and paints. You’ll be more conceptual, making a lovely pattern by arranging disparate pieces. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). If you have to work really hard at being happy, the effort pretty much guarantees an unsuccessful result. Instead, accept where you are and explore it. Honesty brings contentment. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Avoid hopping on board for coaching, information products, business systems, new and improved methods, transformational treatments and the like. Today, chances are, you just don’t need it. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your success occurs for a simple reason: You do what you say you’re going to do. You are a powerful person because your word is gold, especially to yourself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When you are as open-minded as you are, something that could be called a failure may also be called a success. Both terms are equally accurate descriptions.

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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 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 –––––– 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 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 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 –––––– 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 –––––– 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 –––––– 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) 34991B 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 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 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:

August 31, 2012 | Page 17 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 –––––– 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 –––––– 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 LIMITED 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

No. 0819 ‘OH, REALLY?’ By Freddie Cheng / Edited by Will Shortz

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Page 18 | August 31 , 2012 ORDINANCE NO. 12-O-2628 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING SECTION 10-3-1618 B. OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR EXERCISE CLUBS WHEREAS, on June 28, 2012 the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the parking restrictions for exercise clubs as set forth in the Beverly Hills Municipal Code and recommended that the City Council approve the proposed amendment.

be used to satisfy the parking facilities required by this article for an exercise club or private training center considered to be primarily an early morning and/or nighttime use, provided the latter use has different peak hours of operation than the daytime use, and provided further that all of the following criteria are met: 1. The parking facilities are located on site in an existing building; and 2. The parking facilities have a minimum of five hundred (500) parking spaces; and 3. A parking utilization study prepared by a certified traffic engineer establishes, to the satisfaction of the planning commission, that the parking facilities required by this chapter exceed the demand for parking spaces that will be generated by the proposed use and the other uses in the subject building.

WHEREAS, on August 7, 2012, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the parking restrictions for exercise clubs and introduced the Ordinance. Section 2. The City Council hereby approves WHEREAS, the City this Ordinance and Council hereby finds authorizes the Mayor to and concludes that the execute the Ordinance Amendment has been on behalf of the City. environmentally reviewed pursuant to the provi- Section 3. Publication. sions of the California The City Clerk shall Environmental Quality Act cause this Ordinance to (Public Resources be published at least Code Sections 21000, once in a newspaper of et seq.(“CEQA”), the general circulation pubState CEQA Guidelines lished and circulated in (California Code of the City within fifteen Regulations, Title 14, (15) days after its pasSections 15000, et sage in accordance with seq.), and the City’s Section 36933 of the Local CEQA Guidelines Government Code, (hereafter the shall certify to the adop“Guidelines”), and that tion of this Ordinance the ordinance amend- and shall cause this ment is exempt from Ordinance and his certiCEQA pursuant to fication, together with Section 15305 of the proof of publication, to Guidelines for minor be entered in the Book alterations in land use of Ordinances of the limitations. The Class 5 Council of this City.” exemption is applicable because the ordinance Section 4. Effective would not result in any Date. This Ordinance changes in land use or shall go into effect and density, and applies be in full force and effect only in areas of the City at 12:01 a.m. on the with slopes of less than thirty-first (31st) day twenty percent. Further, after its passage. any approval for a Conditional Use Permit Adopted: for the joint use of park- August 23, 2012 ing facilities is subject to Effective: discretionary review September 23, 2012 and analysis on a caseby-case basis by the WILLIAM W. BRIEN, MD Planning Commission. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE ATTEST: CITY OF BEVERLY BYRON POPE (SEAL) HILLS DOES ORDAIN City Clerk AS FOLLOWS: APPROVED AS TO Section 1. Subsection FORM: B. of Section 10-3-1618 LAURENCE S. WIENER (EXERCISE CLUBS City Attorney AND PRIVATE TRAINING CENTERS; PARK- APPROVED AS TO ING RESTRICTIONS) CONTENT: of Article 16 of Chapter JEFFREY KOLIN 3 of Title 10 of the City Manager Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to SUSAN HEALY KEENE read as follows: Director of Community Development “B. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 10- VOTE: 3-2730 of this chapter, AYES: Councilmembers the planning commis- Gold, Brucker, and sion may issue a condi- Mayor Brien tional use permit to NOES: Vice Mayor allow up to fifty percent Mirisch (50%) of the parking ABSENT: facilities of a use that is Councilmember Bosse primarily daytime use to CARRIED

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES The custodian of records is the Director WILLIAM W. BRIEN, MD of Community Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ORDINANCE OF THE Development. CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING Section 3. The City ATTEST: BEVERLY HILLS Council hereby amends BYRON POPE (SEAL) 106E of City Clerk MUNICIPAL CODE Section SECTION 10-8-106 Chapter 8 of Title 10 of Beverly Hills APPROVED AS TO REGARDING TROUS- the DALE VIEW Municipal Code to read FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER RESTORATION PER- as follows: City Attorney MIT PROCEDURES "E. Public Hearing THE CITY COUNCIL Notice: The reviewing APPROVED AS TO authority shall hold a CONTENT: OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS public hearing concern- JEFFREY KOLIN HEREBY ORDAINS AS ing each application for City Manager a view restoration permit. FOLLOWS: SUSAN HEALY KEENE Notice of any Director of Community Section 1. The City Council considered this hearing held pursuant to Development Ordinance at a duly this section shall be noticed public hearing mailed at least thirty VOTE: on August 7, 2012 and, (30) days prior to such AYES: Councilmembers by United Gold, Brucker, and at the conclusion of the hearing hearing, introduced this States mail, postage Mayor Brien Ordinance. Evidence, paid, to the applicant NOES: Vice Mayor both written and oral, and to all owners who Mirisch was presented during are identified as foliage ABSENT: owners in the View Councilmember Bosse the hearing. Restoration Permit CARRIED Section 2. The Project application, as shown —————————— has previously been on the latest equalized BID PACKAGE e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y assessment roll, as well NO. 13-04 reviewed pursuant to as residential occupants the provisions of the of the foliage owners' CITY OF California Environmental properties." BEVERLY HILLS Quality Act (Public PUBLIC WORKS & Resources Code Section 4. If any sec- TRANSPORTATION – Sections 21000, et seq. tion, subsection, subdiPROJECT sentence, ("CEQA"), the State vision, ADMINISTRATION CEQA Guidelines clause, phrase, or por- 345 FOOTHILL ROAD (California Code of tion of this Ordinance or BEVERLY HILLS, Regulations, Title 14, the application thereof CALIFORNIA 90210 Sections 15000, et to any person or place, seq.), and the City's is for any reason held to LEGAL NOTICE Local CEQA Guidelines. be invalid or unconstituBIDS WANTED Based on the initial tional by the final decistudy, the previously sion of any court of MURAL AT THE CIVIC adopted negative decla- competent jurisdiction, CENTER PARKING ration, the comments the remainder of this STRUCTURE received thereon, and Ordinance shall remain the record before the in full force and effect. 1. Notice Inviting Bids City Council, the City Council hereby finds Section 5. The City a. Date of Request: that there have been no Council hereby relies on August 30, 2012 substantial changes to the previously adopted the Project or the envi- Negative Declaration for b. Bid Number: 13-04 ronment that would the View Restoration require the preparation Ordinance and finds c. Item Description: of a subsequent nega- that no further environ- Installation of mural review is panels on new steel tive declaration or a mental supplement to the previ- required because the frame attached to existadopted ing exterior wall of the ously adopted negative previously declaration because the Negative Declaration parking structure, locatrequested approval will remains accurate and ed at 450 N. Rexford make a minor modifica- applicable to the minor Drive, Beverly Hills, tions to existing Code change contemplated California 90210. sections and will not by this Ordinance. introduce significant d. Obtaining Bid environmental effects or Section 6. The City Documents: A copy of substantially increase Council hereby approves the Bid Package may be the severity of effects this Ordinance, and obtained by mail or in previously identified and authorizes the Mayor to person from the analyzed in the adopted execute the Ordinance Department of Public negative declaration. on behalf of the City. Works & Transportation Furthermore, there are - Project Administration, no changed circum- Section 7. Publication. 345 Foothill Road, stances or new informa- The City Clerk shall Beverly Hills, CA 90210, tion, which was not cause this Ordinance to telephone number 310known at the time the be published at least 288-2823. The bid negative declaration once in a newspaper of package including plans was adopted that would general circulation pub- and specifications may require the preparation lished and circulated also be viewed on, and of a subsequent nega- in the City within fif- downloaded from the tive declaration or major teen (15) days after City’s web site: revisions to the previ- its passage in accor- www.beverlyhills.org: ously adopted negative dance with Section shortcuts: doing busiof the ness, bid information, declaration pursuant to 36933 Code, current project adminisCEQA Guidelines Government Section 15162. shall certify to the tration capital project of this bids: bid number 13-04. Therefore, the original adoption negative declaration Ordinance, and shall represents the inde- cause this Ordinance e. Bid Opening: pendent judgment of the and his certification, Thursday– September City and there is no sub- together with proof of 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. stantial evidence that publication, to be the approval of the entered in the Book f. Due Date and Project, as modified, of Ordinances of the Location for may have any signifi- Council of this City. Submittals: Sealed cant environmental bids will be received at This all times during normal 8. impact. The documents Section and other material Ordinance shall go into business hours prior to which constitute the effect and be in full force the Bid Opening, at the record on which this and effect at 12:01 a.m. City Clerk’s Office, 455 decision is based are on on the thirty-first (31st) North Rexford Drive, file with the City’s day after its passage. Room 290, Beverly Community Development Adopted: Hills, CA 90210. All bids Department, 455 N. August 23, 2012 must be in writing and Rexford Drive, Beverly Effective: must contain an original signature by an authorHills, California, 90210. September 23, 2012 ORDINANCE NO. 12-O-2627

ized officer of the firm. Electronic bids (i.e., telephonic, FAX, etc.) are NOT acceptable. All bids shall clearly contain on the outside of the sealed envelope in which they are submitted: BID PACKAGE 1304: MURAL AT CIVIC CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE

the successful bidder ("Contractor") enters into the Contract with the City.

l. Payment Bond and Performance Bond: A Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, will be required of the g. C o n t r a c t o r ' s Contractor. License: In accordance with provisions of m. Insurance: Section 3300 of the Upon award of contract, California Public contractor will be obliContract Code, the City gated to file certificates has determined that the of insurance evidencing Contractor shall pos- coverage as specified in sess a valid California the bid documents and Contractor's License in a form acceptable to Class B-1 or other the City. The certificates appropriate license shall be on the City's classification under the standard proof of insurState Contracting Code ance form. at the time the contract is bid. Failure to pos- n. Time of Completion: sess such license may The contractual completion render the bid non time shall be 60 calendar responsive and bar the days from the date of award of the contract to Notice To Proceed. that non responsive Bidder. o. Retention: In accordance with the h. L i q u i d a t e d contract, five percent Damages: None. (5%) of any progress payment will be withi. P r e v a i l i n g held as retention. Wages: In accordance Pursuant to Section with the provisions of 22300 of the Public Sections 1770 et seq., Contract Code, at the of the Labor Code, the request and expense of Director of the Industrial the Contractor, securiRelations of the State of ties equivalent to the California has deter- amount withheld may mined the general pre- be deposited with the vailing rate of wages City or with a state or applicable to the work to federally chartered bank be done. The as the escrow agent, Contractor will be and City shall then pay required to pay to all such moneys to the persons employed on Contractor. Refer to the the project by the contract for further clariContractor sums not fication. less than the sums set forth in the documents p. Contact Person: entitled "General A bidder or potential bidPrevailing Wage der who has a procedurDetermination made by al question may call the Director of Industrial Julio Guerrero at teleRelations pursuant to phone number 310-288California Labor Code, 2823. A substantive Part 7, Chapter 1, question must be subArticle 2, Sections 1770, mitted in writing and a 1773, 1773.1." These copy of that question documents can be plus a written response reviewed in the office of to it will be emailed or the City Clerk or may be mailed to all parties who obtained from the State. have obtained a bid package. j. P r e b i d Conference Date and THE CITY OF BEVERLY Location: Thursday, HILLS RESERVES THE September 6, 2012 at RIGHT TO REJECT 10:30 A.M. at the Civic ANY BID OR ALL BIDS Center Parking AND TO WAIVE ANY Structure, located at INFORMALITY OR 450 N. Rexford Dr. IRREGULARITY IN Beverly Hills 90210. ANY BID. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED k. Bid Security: WILL BE LET TO THE Each bid shall be LOWEST RESPONaccompanied by bid SIVE AND RESPONSIsecurity in the form of a BLE BIDDER. cashier's check, certi—————————— fied check or bid bond in NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL the amount of 10% of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES the total bid amount. All Date of Filing Application: cashier's checks or cerAUGUST 6, 2012 tified checks must be To Whom It May Concern: drawn on a responsible The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) bank doing business in is/are: the United States and FRESH & EASY NEIGHBORHOOD shall be made payable MARKET INC. to THE CITY OF BEV- The applicants listed above are ERLY HILLS. Bid bonds applying to the Department of must be issued by a Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell bonding company alcoholic beverages at: 262 S. ROBERTSON BLVD licensed to do business Beverly Hills, CA 90211 in the State of California. Bids not Type of license(s) applied for: 20 - OFF-SALE BEER accompanied by the AND WINE required bid security of Alcoholic shall be rejected. Cash Department and personal or company Beverage Control, checks are NOT accept- 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 able. The City shall Los Angeles, CA 90017 return the bid security 213/833-6043 checks of unsuccessful 08/17/12, 08/24/12, 08/31/12 bidders to them when BHC 260015

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Zoning Code Reorganization and Single-Family Development Standards Update

Announcement The City of Beverly Hills is amending its zoning code to: •

Implement development-review streamlining initiatives, improve permit processing, enhance readability and application of the code, eliminate outmoded references and correct conflicting code sections, and incorporate graphics to clarify regulatory intent,

•

Integrate discrete changes to the single-family development standards that address concerns related to building scale and massing, and offstreet parking requirements. The envisioned amendments should improve neighborhood compatibility and building design, and update off-street parking requirements without resulting in a comprehensive change to the single-family development standards.

Services Sought The city seeks qualifications from companies with at least ten (10) years of experience in the following areas of expertise: • • • • •

Analysis of building mass, scale, and bulk in single-family neighborhoods Zoning code analysis, reorganization, and revising Copy editing, graphic illustration and rendering Outreach, community facilitation, presentation Demonstrated experience in project management and adherence to timelines and budget

The City’s zoning code is located in Title 10, Chapter 3 of the city’s Municipal Code available online at: http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=466 Timeline Deadline to Submit Qualifications September 13, 2012 5:30PM, PST Initial Screening & Evaluation September 17 – 18, 2012 Companies Invited to Respond to RFP September 19 Deadline to Submit Proposals October 5, 2012 5:30PM, PST Interviews October 10, 2012 Contract Prepared and Signed October/November Commencement As soon as signed Deadline to Submit Submittals must be received no later than 5:30 PM, local time, September 13, 2012 Submit qualifications to: City of Beverly Hills Peter Noonan, AICP CEP 455 N. Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 pnoonan@beverlyhills.org (310) 285-1127 LATE SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 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 auc-

tioned 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.com, 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.” (RSVP# 291786)(08/17/12, 08/24/12, 08/31/12) —————————— 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: EHSANOLLAH 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 described above is purported to be: 324 N PALM DRIVE #303, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 APN#: 4342-003101 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 20100169811266. 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

August 31, 2012 | Page 19 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 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M A T 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 A-4285809 08/17/2012, 08/24/2012, 08/31/2012 ——————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1338264-11 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 20, 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 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: 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 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: $787,487.75. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same

lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1338264-11. 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 22, 2012. (R417298 08/31/12, 09/07/12, 09/14/12)

Page 20 | August 31, 2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 120047301 Doc ID #0001245163382005N Title Order No. 120085759 Investor/Insurer No. 124516338 APN No. 5530-005-010 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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 KEVIN K SHAHIN, AND AZADEH TADAYON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 03/16/2006 and recorded 4/25/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0897822, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 09/24/2012 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 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: 7504-7508 FOUNTAIN AVE., 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 $507,452.96. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee

and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee's Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder's Office. 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 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 12-0047301. 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: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 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. A-4288055 08/31/2012, 09/07/2012, 09/14/2012 —————————— T.S. No.: 2012-02620 Loan No.: 902221909 APN: 5559-006-175 TRA No.: 01349 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/2/2007 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 P R O C E E D I N G S AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale 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 will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Meron Abebe, an unmarried woman, Beneficiary Name: ING Bank, FSB, Duly Appointed Trustee: Integrated Lender Services, a Delaware Corporation and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/13/2007, as Instrument No. 20070311074, in book --, page --, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 9/24/2012, at 9:00AM. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $428,851.37. The property heretofore is being sold "as is." The street Address or other common designation of real property is purported to be: 1230 Horn Avenue, Suite 419, West Hollywood, CA 90069. As more fully described on said deed of Trust. A.P.N.: 5559-006-175. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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. 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 this Internet Web site www.rppsales.com using the file number assigned to this case 2012-02620. 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. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 8/16/2012. Integrated Lender Services, a Delaware Corporation, as Trustee, 2411 West La Palma Avenue, Suite 350 – Bldg. 1, Anaheim, CA 92801 (800) 232-8787, For Sale Information please call (619)590-1221. Linda Mayes , Senior Trustee Sale Officer. (08/31/12, 09/07/12, 09/14/12. R417037) —————————— T.S. No.: 2012-02689 Loan No.: 902217537 APN: 5551-029-016 TRA No.: 00067 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/1/2007 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 P R O C E E D I N G S AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale 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 will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Israel Sebagh, a married man as his sole and separate property, Beneficiary Name: ING Bank, FSB, Duly Appointed Trustee: Integrated Lender Services, a Delaware Corporation and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/8/2007, as Instrument No. 20070274091, in book, page, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 9/24/2012, at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $955,346.69. The property heretofore is being sold "as is." The street Address or other common designation of real property is purported to be: 1338 North Ogden Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90046-4709 aka 1338 North Ogden Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90046. As more fully described on said deed of Trust. A.P.N.: 5551-029-016. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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. 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 this Internet Web site www.rppsales.com using the file number assigned to this case 2012-02689. 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. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 8/16/2012. Integrated Lender Services, a Delaware Corporation, as Trustee, 2411 West La Palma Avenue, Suite 350 – Bldg. 1, Anaheim, CA 92801 (800) 232-8787, For Sale Information please call (619)590-1221. Linda Mayes , Trustee Sale Officer. (08/31/12, 09/07/12, 09/14/12. R417047) ————————— 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

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• • • • • 1236 Amhearst Ave. • • • • • • • • • • Single • • • Large Unit • Controlled access, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba. laundry facility. With private full bath. • • Dishwasher, a/c, • • Single • • Cable+internet ready. Utilities Included. Laundry room avail. walk-in closet, wet A/C, pool, intercom 323/851-3790

310/275-4364

425 HOUSES FOR RENT

• BEL AIR •

entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking. Close to U.C.L.A.

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310/478-8616

11730 SUNSET BLVD.

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~

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310/820-8584

10530-10540 Wilshire Bl. • Single •

SANTA MONICA • CONDO QUALITY •

∞ ∞ ∞ 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. ∞ • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • ( ••• ----- ••• ) Luxury Living 1 Bd.+Den+11/2 Ba. with valet, Good closet space, a/c, lush garden elevator, dishwasher, surrounding pool, controlled access. Close gym, elevator, etc. Dishwasher, to Cedars/shops/trans. central air, balcony. 310/247-8689 Call: 310/470-4474

• Jr. Executive BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

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• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 8 4 3 4 th S t . Rooftop pool, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

310/929-0610

WEST L.A. 1628 Westgate Ave.

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BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

218 S. Tower Dr.

• • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • Old World Charm ! Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING .

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counter tops, Hrwd.flrs., Close to shopping. central air, driveway

BRENTWOOD

prkg.+separate garage.

The Carlton —————–––– 11666 Goshen Ave.

$4,900/Month

11640 Kiowa Ave.

BRENTWOOD Newly Updated 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

•••••••• ELEGANT SINGLE STORY TRADITIONAL HOME IN Balcony, dishwasher, a/c, heated pool, BEVERLY HILLS elevator controlled 4 Bdrm.+4.5 Bath

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Central air/heat, fireplace, patio, controlled access, access, on-site laundry, pool, elevator, parking, parking. Close to laundry facility. Brentwood Village, 310/312-9871

2-Separate Guesthouse’s RECENTLY RENOVATED. Shops & Restaurants. Shopping & Dining in $12,500/Mo. • 310/826-4889 • Brentwood Village 818/723-9143

2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

310/472-8915

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• 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

6-Month Lease Avail.

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

Hardwood floors, wet bar, fireplace, dishwasher, parking, laundry facility,

310/207-1965

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10905 Ohio Ave.

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

• 310/864-0319 •

• • • • • 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath

1342 Centinela Ave.

- 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath

Close to shopping.

• Bright Unit • With patio, on-site laundry, On-site parking. Close to transportation.

323/352-6255

• 424/744-6342 •

Balcony, controlled access, parking, elevator, on-site laundry.

High Floor, Renovated, Wood Floors, Double Sinks/Showers Granite Counters, Huge Balcony Manhattan Views

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1 BED, 1 BATH $2,600/MONTH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

310/394-7132

MID-WILSHIRE

1 BED, 1 BATH $2,500/MONTH

• BRENTWOOD • TOWNHOUSE

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Controlled access, laundry fac., prkg. garage, laundry facility. Close To U.C.L.A. Close to Beach. 310/477-6856

Every Extra Luxury: 340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY

Call for latest properties

High Floor, Wood Floors Huge Balcony, South Tower

••• ••• L O W M O V E - I N ! SANTA MONICA • 1• Bd. + 1 Ba.• • L.A.’S FINEST, MOST 427 Montana Ave. • LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • •• • • • • ••• ••• • S i n g l e • “ T h e M i s s i o n ” • • • • • • Bright, controlled access, •••• balcony, pool, elevator, •••• • Westwood •

1 Bd.+Den+11/2 Ba. * * * * * * S i n g l e • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • Single+Loft+11/2 Ba. (•)(•)(•)

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Balcony, dishwasher, Bright unit. parking, Dishwasher, On-site laundry facility. laundry, parking. Please Call: Close to 310/363-3766 Brentwood Village.

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519 S. Barrington Ave.

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

310/531-3992

Spacious 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

*KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

BEVERLY HILLS CENTURY PARK EAST

—————–––– — — — — — – – – – W E S T L . A . —————–––– 872 S. Westgate Ave. ————––––––– 2 Bd.+1 / Ba. 1433 Brockton Ave. BRENTWOOD

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11305 Graham Pl.

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Canyon views, bright, 4 Blks. to Beach. hi-ceilings, plenty LOS ANGELES storage, central air, w/d, • BRENTWOOD • 4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t . balconies, fireplaces. 125 N. Barrington Av. • 1 B d r m $8,950/Month +1 Bath •• •• •• •• •• • 2 Bdrm. Agt: 310/498-1843 • 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath • +2 Bath SellingHollywoodHills.com Upscale, Bright, Control access, Gorgeous & Spacious. POOL, BEVERLY HILLS With Pool, balcony, dishwasher, elevator, Prime Location on-site laundry central air, fireplace, 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath and parking. stove, elevator, Remodeled kitchen & 213/385-4751 intercom entry, prkg. bathrooms w/ granite • 310/476-2181 •

310/849-2434

LOS ANGELES

Bright & Airy. Intercom entry, a/c, Dishwasher, dishwasher, on-sight Intercom entry, on-sight laundry & parking. parking, on-sight CLOSE TO SCHOOL. laundry facility. 310/477-8171 Close to transportation. Close to Everything. bar, controlled access, 310/820-1810 WILSHIRE on-site parking CORRIDOR B R E N T W O O D & laundry facility.

deck, gym, central air, Heated pool, balcony, a/c, elevator, intercom entry, 3,388sf. dishwasher, controlled on-sight laundry, parking. 3 Bd.+3 Ba.+ Bonus Rm. access, elevator, • Free WiFi Access • CONTEMPORARY HOME laundry room, parking.

MEDITERRANEAN STYLE

310/208-5166

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Private ROOM for RENT

Female Preferred. Starting at $800 Please Call:

Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

1 BED, 1 BATH $3,200/MONTH High Floor, Totally Renovated Raised Ceilings, Totally Furnished Unobstructed East Views

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2 BED /2 BATHS $3,200/MO Renovated, Sub-Penthouse Granite Counters, 2 Huge Balconies, Unobstructed 270 degree Views, Of LA & Santa Monica Bay.

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2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $5,000/MO Jumbo Condo, High Floor Ocean Views, Brand New Renovation, 2 Large Balconies Hardwood Floors, Luxurious Baths, Lots of Closets

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2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $7,500/MO Jumbo Condo, High Floor Unobstructed East, & South Views, Travertine Floors, Open Kitchen, Stainless Steel, Granite Counters, Party Sized Spa

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

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

SANTA MONICA WEST HOLLYWOOD 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH BEVERLY HILLS 808 4th St. Fountainview Towers IN THE HEART OF DOHENY/OLYMPIC ** BEVERLY HILLS 1 ** 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. Condo

S. REXFORD 439 S. LE DOUX B308 E V E R L Y H I L L S BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

2 Beautiful and Spacious 2 Bd.+1 / Ba. • $2,200 * 1 Bd+ Den+1 Ba * Newly Remodeled Completely Remodeled. * Large fireplace, * 2-Story Duplex Apt. * Corner unit, kitch. w/ Lg master, balcony off unit w/ updated kitch. *

• BRENTWOOD • 125 N. Barrington Av.

•• •• •• •• ••

• 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •

balcony, dishwasher, Spacious & Light. breakfast area, formal master, private patio. intercom entry, Hardwd floors, central 1st flr., Hardwood flrs., elevator, prkg., pool. din. rm., step-down liv. heat and air, W/D, DW. 2-a/c’s, ceiling fans, • Close to Beach • rm. w/ fireplace+balcony, walk-in closet, parking, prkg. No pets. Quiet, walk-in closets, w/d in no pets. $2,850/MO. well maintained bldg. 310/394-7132 unit. Pool/spa/guest prkg. Open: 327 N. Swall Dr. 818/422-3755 818/749-7802 • WESTWOOD • $3,550/Month 10933 Rochester Ave. LISA SHERMAN • BROKER C E N T U R Y C I T Y B E V E R L Y H I L L S 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath G R E A T C O N D O 336 S. Rexford Dr.

Upscale, Bright, Gorgeous & Spacious. With Pool, balcony, 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH central air, fireplace, Fully remodeled. Hardstove, elevator, wood floors, granite, intercom entry, prkg.

LARGE 2 BD + 2 BA. 2 parking in tandem, Pool, washer/dryer on dishwasher, fridge, stove, • 310/476-2181 • site. Near Cedar Sinai. microwave, parking Close to shopping. and laundry on site. $1,750/MO. 310/786-1851 $1,550/MO. Jr . Executive Full Service Bldg., valet, • 2 B d r m . + 1 B a t h • By appointment only. BRENTWOOD ~ N U ~ E W L Y P D A T E D Spacious, balcony, a/c, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. doorman, gym, pool, tennis. Call 310/425-9070 By appointment only. 11640 Kiowa Ave. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $2,800 Upper, hardwood

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fireplace, pool, controlled 1017 S. SHERBOURNE access, laundry fac., prkg. Very Private & Spacious

• Free WiFi Access • 310/473-5061

2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH upper unit with breakfast Close To U.C.L.A. and formal dining room. BEVERLY HILLS Yard, laundry & parking.

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floors, a/c, laundry, GARDEN TERRACE . covered parking. W/ granite+hardwood. $2,200/Month

P RIVATE L ARGE

Open Floor Plan. 310/429-0739

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Completely Remodeled Hardwood/Carpet/Tile, HUGE 1,700+ Sq Ft Custom Cabinets, Granite Countertops, Walk-in Closets w/ Built-ins A/C, New Wood Floors. Dishwasher, Laundry in New Granite Kitchen w/ Unit, Crown Molding. Stainless Steel Appl. $2,950 PER MONTH 7 Closets. Patio. MUST SEE Non-Smoking Bldg. ~ NO PETS ~ 310/276-2119 Rooftop Pool+Deck.

Prime Beverly Hills

310/471-2737

BEVERLY HILLS

Newly refurbished kitchen

Contact Brian at

Hardwood flrs/Carpets

SUNSET PLAZA PENTHOUSE

Near Roxbury Park. Avail. Oct. 01. $2,600/MO 310/551-2654

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Med. TOWN HOUSE Approx 1700 Sq.Ft. Newly decorated 2 Bdrm. + 1 1/2 Bath City To Ocean VIEWS 2BR/2BA PLUS DEN-OFFICE 1930’s NORMANDY Hardwood Floors, Deco kitchen/bath, formal Dining room, Wrap-Around Covered Patio/Terrace. W/D. 2-Car Parking Included. $3,950/MO.

1326 Londonderry View Dr (310) 456-1070

310/821-4903

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Call 310/880-7281 BEVERLY HILLS 1 BDRM, 1 BATH $1,650/MO.

$2,000/MO. Luxury 3 Bd. Duplex 2 BDRM + 2 BATH A/C & heat, washer/dryer hook up, Large lower unit overNew kitchen, carpeted, looking brick courtyard owner occupied. No in 10 unit building. Near garage. Retired profes- Century City & Roxbury sional couple preferred. Park on quiet pretty No Smokers. Must See! street. Hardwood floors, $2,700/MO. separate kitchen & dining, Call 323/829-2933

Hdwd. Floors, Priv Terr. Kitchen all appliances, Private washer & dryer Cent. Heat. A/C, 1-car garage + 2 priv. park sp.

936 S. Sherbourne Dr. $2,600/MO.

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

stove, d/w. No dogs.

409 SHIRLEY PL. Open by calling

323/653-3350

& BRENTWOOD

and parking. $1,725/MO.

HANCOCK PARK ADJ *BEVERLY HILLS* Upper unit with stove,

storage, laundry, garage.

TOP FLOOR

$2,150/MO.

Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. Lower unit with fridge, washer/dryer in unit and 2 car parking.

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•

LUXURY UNITS • SINGLES • 1 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS

• BEVERLY HILLS • Bedford/Olympic and bath. New carpets. $3,500/MO. 2 Bdrm. • $2,690/Mo. A/C, dishwasher, laundry Call 213/804-3761 X-LARGE LUXURY APT. 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO

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•• •• 260 S. DOHENY DR PRIME LOCATION Balcony, dishwasher, 310/247-8547 310/433-1949 •• 2 BEDROOM •• BEVERLY HILLS a/c, heated pool,

• Must See • —————–––– ————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ

3 BD + 4 BA. CONDO Totally remodeled. New Professionally kitchen with top-of-the- BEVERLY HILLS decorated. All new interior. line appliances, all new 141 N. ARNAZ DR. bathrooms and flooring. Large~Gorgeous~Impressive Hrwd., drapes, granite kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d $5,500/MO. 2 BD + 2 BA hook-ups, hi-ceilings. Call 310/422-0905 JUST RENTED Condo Quality Unit

Near Peninsula Hotel & BHHS. $4,400/Month

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elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, parking. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

• 310/826-4889 •

From $1,500-$2,200 Shown by appointment

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• • • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Bd. + 2 Ba. • —————–––– •• 2GORGEOUS UNITS • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 310/966-1014

fridge, A/C & parking. Near 3rd & Robertson IMMACULATE *** OPEN DAILY *** ONE BEDROOM Mon-Fri • 9am-6pm Ceiling fan, tub + stall Sat-Sun • 10am-4pm For more information shower, A/C. ELEVATOR, Call 310/278-8999 balcony, gated garage, controlled access quiet building, no pets, PRIME $1,395/MO. BEVERLY HILLS 320 S. Clark Drive 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Call 323/252-5600 SPALDING & CHARLEVILLE Close to shops, dining, M I R A C L E M I L E UCLA, Cedars. Light, A c r o s s L A C M A bright, carpeted unit. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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Central air, large balcony, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.

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

—————–––– HOLLYWOOD 1769-1775 Sycamore Av.

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• • • • • Single

Controlled access, laundry facility. Utilities Included. Spectacular B.H. Adj. Quiet building. No pets. Hardwood flrs., tub/stall 323/851-3790 Cedars-Sinai Area shower, stove, fridge, $1,600/mo Close to Everything. 2 Bd.+2Ba. Penthouse 310/435-2738 laundry facility.

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New carpet, balcony w/ views, fireplace, B E V E R L Y H I L L S private jacuzzi, a/c, Spacious Upper 1 Bd. laundry, secured New windows+carpet. bldg.+prkg. Water paid.

$1,795/Month 310/271-4207

CALL 310.278.1322

760/321-4999

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11730 SUNSET BLVD.

•••••••

SANTA MONICA • CONDO QUALITY •

• Jr. Executive

Heated pool, balcony, a/c, dishwasher, controlled prkg., laundry facility. access, elevator, Quiet 6-unit bldg. laundry room, parking. $1,550/Mo. • No pets 310/929-0610

deck, gym, central air, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking.

New fridge, stove & A/C. 2 ceiling fans, 2 lrg. closets, recessed

We File & Publish DBA’s

$1,100/Month

lighting, covered

310/704-4656

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8 4 3 4 t h S t . • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Rooftop pool, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba.

• Free WiFi Access •

~ 310/476-3824 ~

4 Blks. to Beach. BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

BEVERLY HILLS

S E R V I C E

472 BAGS WANTED

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS & DESIGNER HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

478 FASHION Custom Made Dresses Starting at $200 WANNAWEAR

by Tina O. Tuesday-Saturday 9615 Brighton Way Suite 306 310/612-6733

475 GARAGE ESTATE/SALE

* ESTATE SALE * WILSHIRE CORRIDOR ART, ANTIQUES, RUGS, FURNITURE, CLOTHES, BOOKS, SILVER, CHINA, ETC. SATURDAY & SUNDAY Sept. 1st & 2nd • 12-5pm 310/498-8833 For Appt.

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Everything Must Go!!! SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9 AM - 3PM 6712 PORTSHEAD RD. 8-Flat screen TVs from 62”-42”, Designer Clothes Men, Women & Children, couches, chairs, toys, quality rugs, Gem Golf cart and much more!!!

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————— MOVING SALE Everthing Must Go! 42” flat tv, iron/bambu dresser, wine bar, furniture, iron & wooden beds, silverware, Persian rugs, chandelier’s, electronics & much more.

Sat. +Sun. +Mon.

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

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Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

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From the Publisher CLIF SMITH LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE As we adjourn for Labor Day – the unofficial last day of summer – let’s take a look at what’s coming. The most important issue nationally is the presidential election. Given California’s severe left tilt, a win for President Barack Obama here is certain. That means the only real political involvement our state will have will be to give money to both parties. Let’s hope our donors at least get a good photo. For California, we are being asked to tax ourselves more. Just this week, Gov. Jerry Brown retreated on his effort to avoid the state’s bankruptcy from pension obligation. As the Los Angeles Times reported, his new plan won’t work. We’ll go broke. With unions firmly in control of Brown’s office and the state legislature, it looks like we are still headed full-speed on the Titanic for the iceberg. No lifeboats, either. For Beverly Hills, thankfully we have a few months before our City Council election heats up. Despite the delay, the silly season has started. The latest installment is Councilman Barry Brucker’s newest initiative against The Courier. He thinks we’re biased and that people are “confused.” Well, we don’t like secrets kept by City staff and the council majority. We don’t like the hide-and-seek we have to play to find out what the Brien-Brucker-Gold triumvirate is trying to pull now. We really believe that any small city, but especially Beverly Hills, should have an open city government. Brucker used to think that. After 16 years in elected office (trying to make it 20), he no longer thinks that. His newest effort – an “Evening News with Barry Brucker” – is pure silliness. He and his partners on the council will now spend tens of thousands of additional dollars to prepare a “news broadcast.” We don’t know about the title yet, but we suggest “Al-Jazeera Beverly Hills” or perhaps “Al Ahram Beverly Hills” or maybe “Isvestia Beverly Hills.” (Shouldn’t use “Pravda Beverly Hills” because Pravda – meaning “truth” in Russian we think – was a newspaper and Brucker has not yet suggested his own newspaper.) He thinks we confuse people by our reporting from commission meetings. Well, of all the complaints we have ever received, not ONE is about our reporting of a commission hearing or decision. He just cannot accept that we actually get public records, we actually speak with witnesses, we actually report what happens – not what he wants reported. Nope, the new TV show is pure propaganda to help Brucker get himself reelected. Like many incumbents, he uses the taxpayer dollar so he doesn’t have to raise the money or pay for it himself. With The Courier and another newspaper, the City website, live and recorded broadcasts of City Council meetings, his bought-and-paid-for TV interview show, and the $10,000 he gave to Patch, he’s still not satisfied. Mayor Willie Brien and buddy Julian Gold naturally went along with this. (If commissions are the issue, why don’t

they just televise the commission hearings like every other nearby city does?) We are really looking forward to these TV shows. We like the idea. Wait until The Courier does its own version. We’ll bet we win that ratings battle. As for Metro and the subway, the 3 amigos keep helping Metro with its tunnel, but the Board of Education soldiers on. Their investment in topnotch lawyers, well-connected lobbyists and extensive scientific research is the only possible way our tiny City could possibly stand up against the mammoth Metro machine. Griping about that effort is like someone griping that we used too many bullets and bombs to win World War II. Our country is great in no small part because we have a free press. The Courier’s articles are researched to professional journalistic standards. Sometimes, we apply full legal review to the evidence used to back up our articles. That’s why the people of Beverly Hills trust us. It’s also why Brucker, Brien and Gold keep trying to create their own press – controlled by them, paid through them, saying what they want said whether it is the truth or not. As for The Courier, let it be noted that we don’t raise water rates on our City based on false testimony. We don’t tax our residents and businesses to pay for 13 weeks time off for public employees. We don’t put so many restrictions on new businesses that they are broke by the time they open – if they ever do open. And we do not push against the people day-in and day-out for ego trip projects . . . and we support our local police department (so do they). We report what we see. We double-check what we find (usually). If we get it wrong, we say so. That’s why we’re here. All of this is for one simple reason – we love Beverly Hills.

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Rabbi Jacob Pressman NEIL ARMSTRONG: THE MAN ON THE MOON Much is going on this week: the Republican Party nominating convention, blustering weather, and torrential rains. More astute commentators than I will interpret them all for us. For me, the death of Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon, evoked a lifetime of interest in earth’s bright satellite, As a child after hearing stories about the man in the moon, I spent many evenings trying to see that man’s image in the shadows on the moon. All I ever got for my efforts was a crick in my neck. As an adult I was excited by the thought of actually sending a real live man to set foot upon that bright companion of ours. At long last, NASA announced its plans to do just that–to send a man to the moon and even bring him back safely. The man chosen was blessed with the strong name of Neil Armstrong. On July 20, 1969, once again my eyes were directed heavenward. But this time, aided by the miracle of television, we all saw the black and white TV image of Neil setting foot on that distant surface and heard him say: “That’s one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” Since that day, we have ventured farther and farther into space, but the name of Neil Armstrong will always be the first on the list. Sadly, on last Saturday (Aug. 25), Neil passed away, adding his name to the Leif Eriksons and Christopher Columbuses of history. I grew up hearing the expression: “The sky’s the limit.” I shall eventually leave behind a stretch of universes without limits to be explored by that intrepid, inquisitive restless creature called “Homo sapiens –Man who knows.” I think of the human race as: “Man who wants to know.” Thank you, Neil Armstrong, for opening up heaven’s infinite reaches still to be explored by your successors.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Regarding your Aug. 10 editorial (“Ayn Rand Used to be Crazy”), it is difficult to separate fact from fiction in this piece as most of your piece is fiction based mostly upon the mythology of the Reagan years. First of all you state in the Reagan years government revenue doubled. This is far from true. In his first term, when he cut taxes the most, revenue increased by only 18.82 percent (FY 1982 = $617.766 billion to FY 1985=$734.155 billion). In fact, revenue actually fell by 3 percent in the second year of the Reagan revenue boom (FY 1983). This compares unfavorably with the previous Carter administration when revenue rose 50 percent over 4 years. During 8 years of the Reagan presidency, revenue rose 60 percent while in the 2 Clinton terms, revenue rose 58 percent. Of course, that included his tax increase at the start of his term which every Republican voted against. The other salient point would be that under Reagan, the debt rose 186 percent while under Clinton it rose only 32 percent and he left office with a surplus of $128 billion. While the economy did grow under Reagan, he did it mostly with debt. I really don't know how to respond to your second major point which I read as “pity the poor rich they suffer so. They can barely stand up to all that punishment for being rich.” How you arrive at that conclusion baffles the mind. Since Obama took office the stock market has nearly doubled, corporate profits are at an all time high and taxes are at an all time low. Additionally, the accumulation of wealth at the very top (.1 percent) is at an all time high and growing. And much of that wealth comes from the financial industry, which is mostly unproductive income. So I would think they don't count in your “punishing the producers” rant. At the same time wealth and income in the bottom 80 percent is level or falling over the last 30 years. Just how has Obama stomped that boot on our necks? Richard Linnell ****** “Courier Urges Homeowners To Break The Law” In keeping with The Courie’rs penchant for misleading headlines, the above would have been appropriate for Matt Lopez’ article on the domestic worker bill. Current law requires homeowners to have worker's compensation coverage for any domestic employee working over 52 hours and earning over $100 in a 90 day period. The comment that 80 percent of the “industry” pays cash and employers don't keep records is a violation of the law. This practice is as much a part of the unregulated, underground economy as are sales of imitation goods the stores on Rodeo Drive compete with. Lester Friedman ****** Recently, I read a lane for bicycles is being promoted by people who feel there are now enough riders to make a designated bike lane worthwhile. One local street being mentioned is Carmelita above Santa Monica Boulevard. This sounds ridiculous to me. This is eastwest with 4-way stop signs at each of its 18 intersections. I cannot imagine any bike rider enjoy having to stop every few hundred feet. A more important reason for the BH traffic department not yo endorse the Carmelita proposal is that the street is already handling overflow east-west traffic from Santa Monica Boulevard every morning and afternoon. I hate to think how crowded it will be a few years from now. Bike lanes should be restricted to wide side streets though I’m not surer bikers would agree. Herbert Wallerstein

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