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By Krystal Leach Amante Morgan Stanley Smith Barney held a reception for Congressional Medal of Honor recipient retired Army Col. Bruce Crandall at The Beverly Hilton Thursday. The event was part of the firm’s series “A Celebration of our Freedom”, honoring the outstanding efforts and sacrifices made by the nation’s veterans. The reception was co-sponsored by The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. Col. Crandall was originally awarded the Medal during a ceremony at the White House by President George W. Bush on Feb. 26, 2007. He received the medal for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War during the battle of Ia Drang and is one of 85 living Medal of Honor recipients. The evening consisted of a cocktail reception, keynote address from the Colonel and screening of a short film highlighting the history of the medal. Col. Crandall also signed copies of the book Medal Of Honor: Portraits of Honor Beyond The Call Of Duty. The book celebrates 150 years of the medal, chronicling the living recipients of the nation’s highest commendation. According to the firm’s Managing Director Bob Jerome, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney has been a longstanding supporter of veterans. “We have a veterans hiring network and an active internal networking program as well,” he said. “We will do 60 events around the country this year honoring these American heroes.” Jerome said that his participation in the organizing and hosting these events has afforded him the opportunity to “by far meet the most remarkable group of people I’ve ever worked with.”
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Cub Scouts take a tour of The Courier. 4
Bel Air Film Festival holds it’s opening night at the Skirball Cultural Center. 5
Col. Bruce Crandall
LA Phil Keeps Chairman New partnership helps wounded soldiers get medical treatment at UCLA. 8
Mayor Barry Brucker hosts a luncheon during the annual NY Mission Trip. 12 •Fashion A-L •Health & Wellness 8-9 •Restaurant Review 13 •Arts and Entertainment 14 •Birthdays 22
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Reception Held For Medal of Honor Recipient Col. Crandall
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By Krystal Leach de Amante Beverly Hills philanthropist and successful technology entrepreneur David Bohnett has extended his term as chairman on the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association’s Board of Directors. Bohnett’s creative contributions during the past three years as chairman undoubtedly help improve the organization’s financial strength. His savvy negotiation skills are directly responsi(see ‘BOHNETT,’ page 21)
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By John L. Seitz “I’m on ‘cloud 9’ as this is my dream job” were the words of Ariela Shani as she took the reins as vice president/general manager of Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills. “This City is one of the fashion capitals of the world and a trendsetter, second to none.” She succeeds John Martens, who retired from the post he had held for most of the local store’s history. (see ‘SHANI,’ page 21)
George Christy, Page 6 Designer Vicky Tiel Tells All In Her Racy Memoir; Are Too Many Black-Tie Parties Responsible For Wrecking A Marriage? Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE
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Photographer Sahar Minoo's image “Letting Go”
BH Art Show This Weekend By Krystal Leach de Amante Some artists are fortunate to pursue their creative passions full-time, while others learn to delicately balance these artistic pursuits with the routine grind of the nine-to-five workweek. Entertainment lawyer Jack Freedman and surgery coordinator Sahar Minoo will share their
art of capturing photographic glimpses of time during this weekend’s Beverly Hills Affaire in the Gardens Art Show, Oct. 15-16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Santa Monica Boulevard. Freedman hopes to offer viewers a “tiny moment of escapism.” He admits: “We lead (see ‘AFFAIRE IN THE GARDENS,’ page 12)
A WEDDING CELEBRATION—Elizabeth Taylor toasted designer Vicky Tiel and makeup artist Ron Berkeley during their 1971 marriage in London. Elizabeth fell in love with Vicky’s signature minidresses (up-to-whoopee), and partnered with her to open Vicky’s boutique at 21 Rue Bonaparte in Paris. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6. Photo by Gianni Bozzacchi
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Cozy Up... To Fall’s Latest Knits
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PROFILE TS: I did a little research on your career before our meeting. For such a young guy you’ve certainly had a stellar career. Calvin Klein, Bottega Veneta, Luella Bartley, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, and all of that was prior to becoming the Design Director at Mulberry, winning a British Fashion Award, and then moving to Loewe in 2008 as their Design Director. SV: It’s true, I moved around a lot when I was starting out. Actually, I studied fashion when I attended University because I originally wanted to be a fashion designer. When I worked at Louis Vuitton, I started designing handbags and never looked back. I love what I do at Loewe. Most of my team is young. Although the company is 165 years old, and places a lot of value in its traditional styles and quality craftsmanship, it’s also very supportive of new ideas. Loewe is really like a big family. I work with people who have been with the company for 50 years. I’m still in awe with our craftsmen. It takes 26 hours to hand-craft just one bag! That’s love and that’s the attention to detail that puts Loewe on par with the Hermes Kelly bag. TS: What are the hallmarks of Loewe style? SV: The leather is the most important element. It’s quite unusual for a company with so much history to have remained so singularly focused on one area. Another important hallmark is the provenance of the brand; Spain. Although, we have a lot in common with our European cousins, Spain is different - different references and cultural events. All that contributes extensively to the uniqueness of the brand. It’s the only brand of its luxury level in Spain. TS: Speaking of luxury, tell me about your iconic Amazona bag. SV: There’s really a great story behind the creation of the handbag. It was initially designed in the ‘70s when modern women were breaking the social, cultural, and political barriers. The world was seeing the rise of female empowerment. The name Amazona signifies female strength. It’s bold, yet classically designed and it’s still represents a symbol of women’s freedom and power.
STUART VEVERS - The Man Behind The Luxurious Handbags Of LOEWE Findustry ashion Night Out attracted a galaxy of shining stars from the fashion to our Beverly Hills week-long celebrations. One of the youngest, brightest stars in the competitive world of luxury handbags is Stuart Vevers, who was on hand at Neiman Marcus to showcase his latest Loewe fall collection. Loewe; the 165 year-old Spanish design house, is renowned for its luxurious leather goods, which are loyally coveted by royalty and celebrities alike. Tawny Sanders, our Fashion Director had the opportunity to sit down and chat over lunch with Stuart, during his recent visit.
TS: We haven’t seen Loewe in Beverly Hills. What’s in the future? SV: Loewe is now part of LVMH and because of their strong support, we’re able to reach out to a broader market. Right now, the store producing our highest revenue world-wide is a small boutique in China. We’re looking to expand in Asia and right here on your West coast. We’re currently in Bergdorf Goodman in New York and we’re here at Neiman Marcus, testing the waters you might say. TS: So if our readers want to purchase one of your bags? SV: Go to Neiman Marcus. If it’s not on the floor they’ve got my number and I’m happy to ship it. October 14, 2011 | Page C
COLD PLAY Cozy up to fall with knits and fur-trimmed accessories
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On the cover: Grey knit sweater, Johan Ku, www.JohanKu.com; Dark grey wool leggings, Johan Ku, www.JohanKu.com; Black snake skin boots, Guiseppe Zanotti, Guiseppe Zanotti, Beverly Hills
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Stylist: Kelvin Seah at Aim Artist Stylist Assistant: Josh Beasley Models: Dorith and Asia of HMM Models Make up: Alexis Ellen for MAC Cosmetics using Sundari Skincare
Hair Stylist: Stacey Hummell of Next Agency Hair and Make-Up assistant: Olivia Posenaer Manicurist: Melissa Bozant of Next Agency Camera/Lighting Assistant: Douglas Markland and Spencer Amon Digital Tech: Robert Morris
On this page: Cream quilted wool cropped coat, Rodarte, Neiman Marcus; Burgundy stripped pants, Rodarte, Neiman Marcus; Fur cuff, Somper Furs, www.SomperFurs.com; Tan suede wedges, Koolaburra, www.koolaburra.com Opposite Page: Printed silk chiffon, Lanvin, Neiman Marcus; Tweed coat with fur trim, Christian Cota, www.christiancota.com; Tan suede wedges, Koolagurra, www.koolagurra.com
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On this page: Camel sweater, Chloe, Neiman Marcus; Tan leather belt with gold buckle, Will Leather Goods, www.WillLeatherGoods.com; Teardrop necklace, Baccarat, www.baccarat.com; Sunglasses, Jimmy Choo, Jimmy Choo Beverly Hills Opposite Page: Tan chiffon halter dress, BCBG Max Azria, www.BCBG.com, Tan suede coat with fur collar, Emu, www.emuaustraila.com; Wine colored fur shawl, Somper Furs, www.SomperFurs.com
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On this page: Woven sweater with fur trim, Dark grey felt shorts, Grey cashmere gloves, Brown leather boots with fur trim, Brown leather belt, Brunello Cucinelli, www.BrunelloCucinelli.com; Grey wool sweater with knit buckled collar, Brown leather shorts, Brunello Cucinelli, www.BrunelloCucinelli.com, Tan suede boots with cream fur, Tod's, Tod's Beverly Hills; Blanket, Brunello Cucinelli, www.BrunelloCucinelli.com; White mink tote, Tod's, Tod's Beverly Hills; Chocolate brown leather clutch, Homanz, www.PrettyBagsHomanz.com. Opposite Page: Chocolate brown wool jacket, Tan chiffon dress, Brown leather boots with fur trim, Brunello Cucinelli, www.BrunelloCucinelli.com BEVERLY HILLS
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Liz’s Legacy By Joanne Galey
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n a town that’s very foundation was built out of a celebration of film, fashion and glamour, some would say that it takes quite a big name to grab our attention. The Queen of Hollywood legend, Elizabeth Taylor not only called Los Angeles her home for most of her professional life, but surely commanded our attention as the most celebrated and adored leading lady.
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hristie’s Los Angeles will showcase a much-anticipated 4-day public exhibition that includes highlights of Ms. Taylor’s vast and personal collection of jewelry, fashion and film memorabilia. Los Angeles will be the first U.S. stop on a global tour, appearing at MOCA Pacific Design Center October 13-16.
Ethelizabeth Taylor lived her life as one glorious love affair (or several) with world. Everything she did was glamorous and legendary, from the films she starred in, the men she loved, to her tireless devotion of caring and giving. The collection is truly a dazzling legacy to a lifetime of glamour and iconic moments. A treasure trove that reflects her fearless sense of style and brimming over with historic storied gifts.
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Sstunning he befriended and collaborated with world renowned designers to create looks that were immortalized by the paparazzi, from the ethereal silver Chanel ball gown and cape she wore to the Royal Film performance of The Taming of the Shrew in London in 1967, to the stunning ivory silk Valentino Couture gown she donned for the 64th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood. Highlights include a Tiziani black velvet Scorpio evening cape that was commissioned for the occasion of Princess Grace of Monaco’s 40th Birthday “Scorpio Ball”. Though born a Pisces, Ms. Taylor was permitted to attend, as her date was then husband Richard Burton who shared the same zodiac sign as the Princess. An intricate rhinestone beaded evening jacket, known as “The Face”, was designed by close friend Gianni Versace and depicts portraits of Elizabeth in her most famous roles. She wore it to the “Glitter and Giving” Gala to benefit the American Foundation for AIDS. On the occasion of her first marriage to Richard Burton, she turned to Academy Award-winning costume designer, Irene Sharaff to create a sunflower yellow silk chiffon wedding dress. Elizabeth affixed a dazzling BVLGARI emerald and diamond brooch, given to her by Burton as an engagement present and provides the perfect bridge in this story that leads from fashion to her magnificent collection of jewels.
La Pérégrina Early 16th century pearl, ruby and diamond necklace, by Cartier Designed by Elizabeth Taylor, with Al Durante of Cartier Gift from Richard Burton Purchased from Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York January 23, 1969
F“it’sromTuesday, her jaw-dropping diamonds, and one of a kind historic jewels to cherished and I love you” gifts, Elizabeth’s passion for jewelry promises to captivate the auction world. “Her depth of knowledge about fine jewelry truly impresses,” notes Francois Curiel, International Jewelry Director and President for Christies’ Asia. “From the first time I met her in 1998, it was clear that she possessed an expert’s eye for craftsmanship, rarity, quality and history. She collected the best pieces from the best periods, and as a result her personal collection boasts exquisite examples from the most celebrated jewelry designers, including Boucheron, Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels amongst others. As she said herself”, adds Curiel, “give them to a really good home”.
Estimate: $2,000,000 – 3,000,000
Scaraturelywhopper the shining star of the show is “The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond”, the 33.19that was reportedly worn every day. “My ring gives me the strangest feeling for beauty. With its sparks of red and white, blue and purple, and really it sort of hums with its own beatific life”, Taylor said of her most celebrated and cherished white diamonds. Then there is the 16th Century pear shaped Pearl that was discovered in the Gulf of Panama in the 1500s, featured in the crown jewels of Spanish Kings and Queens and famously purchased by Burton at auction in 1969, after successfully outbidding a member of the Spanish Royal family. Collected over the course of repeat trips to the BVLGARI boutique in Rome, the Emerald and Diamond Suite of precious gems were cherished keepsakes from the filming of Cleopatra. Of their time together in Rome, Richard Burton quipped, “I introduced Liz to beer, and she introduced me to BVLGARI.” A personal favorite is her “Life in Jewels” charm bracelets. Collected by Taylor from her teenage years to adulthood, the collection form an autobiography of sorts including an engraved clapperboard commemorating the Taming of the Shrew and a gold sphere locket that opens to reveal four medallions, each engraved with the names and birthdates of her four children.
“T he stunning outfits and jewels she wore to galas, award ceremonies, benefits and even her own wedding are all here, lovingly maintained, and sure to inspire and delight all who come to see it” said Marc Porter, Chairman and President of Christie’s Americas.
Icauses, n keeping with Elizabeth Taylor’s life-long devotion to humanitarian a portion of the profits generated by the exhibition will be
The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond, of 33.19 carats D color, VS1 clarity, potentially internally flawless Gift from Richard Burton Purchased from Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York May 16, 1968 Estimate: $2,500,000 – 3,500,000
donated to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, founded in 1991 and providing funding to AIDS service organizations throughout the world.
V isit www.christies.com/elizabethtaylor for full details regarding the exhibition and sales. A Tiziani black belvet ‘Scorpio’ evening cape Labeled ‘Tiziani Roma’, 1968-9 Estimate: $2,000-3,000
A Suite of emerald and diamond jewelry By BVLGARI, 1958-1963 Gift from Richard Burton Necklace estimate: $1,000,000 – 1,500,000 Ring estimate: $600,000 -800,000 Pendant estimate: $500,000 – 700,000 Bracelet estimate: $300,000 – 500,000
A Valentino red velvet and satin ball gown with scarlet and beaded satin evening bag The dress labeled ‘Valentino Couture’ Estimate: $3,000-5,000
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STEPPING UP IN A DOWN ECONOMY The Everychild Foundation proves their model works! By Joanne Galey
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t's no secret that charitable giving has been hit hard in these lean economic times. Many non-profit organizations have had to reinvent their strategies to stay afloat, while others have had to implement drastic cuts that have negatively impacted their programs. In spite of a gloomy forecast, it's heartening to see a local foundation weathering the storm, and how a dedicated group of generous, smart, like-minded women can come together and create a tour de force of philanthropic giving with a difference.
Egrantachtoyear, the Everychild Foundation awards a single $1 million a non-profit organization in Los Angeles County that profoundly helps children facing disease, abuse, neglect, poverty or disability. This year’s all important grant hearing meeting will be at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica on October 18th. “Even in a struggling economy, where philanthropic giving is down by 40-60%, the Everychild Foundation has suffered less than a 5% dip and is still able to give away $1 million each year,” says group founder, Jacqueline Caster, who was inspired to start the nonprofit in 1999 out of her frustration with the ho-hum charity gala circuit.
W hat makes the Everychild Foundation successful is it’s extremely simplistic “low maintenance” approach. There are no fund raising events, no paid staff, no solicitation of friends, family or business associates and overhead is kept to a strict bare-bones budget. Instead, members pool their annual memberships dues and choose how much or how little involvement in the group they can afford. A philosophy that works well for busy L.A. women who are raising families and running businesses, but still want to be involved in their communities and make a difference to the lives of others. “With its democratic voting system, lack of hierarchy, and involvement flexibility, Everychild sets the new standard for a high level of donor engagement,” says Caster.
Left to right: Everychild member Hilary Nelson Jacobs, Founder/President Jacqueline Caster, and Everychild member Vicki Baker, present Jim Mangia of St. John's Well Child and Family Center with a check.
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ts members are empowered to take on leadership roles, providing many well intentioned, well-educated and talented women a platform to get involved. The group’s tagline is “Women Reinventing Philanthropy” because it provides its members with the opportunity to give in a more stimulating, efficient and effective manner. No matter the level of volunteer involvement, the entire membership roster votes to award the $1 million grant to a different non-profit each year with an innovative, new dream project that can inspire replication – thus leveraging the dollars for maximum impact.
T his year’s worthy recipient will be announced the first week of November and will join the ranks of fellow organizations, who thanks to Everychild have been empowered to make a difference to children's lives throughout LA County.
Fwww.everychildfoundation.org or membership and project information visit Loyal supporter, Amber Valletta enjoys a fashion show hosted by Rodeo Drive's Christian Dior boutique. A generous percentage of sales went to boost the foundation's fund. BEVERLY HILLS
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ESTABLISHING THE PARKING AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF PARKING FACILITY RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012. The City of Beverly Hills recently transferred ownership of most parking facilities in the City to the Parking Authority. The proposed resolution will adopt the current parking rates as established by the City’s Schedule of Taxes, Fees & Charges for the public parking facilities and will expand free parking at the 461 N. Bedford Drive facility from OneHour to Two-Hours Free. At the public hearing, the Board will hear and consider all objections or protests to the establishment of parking rates. If the Board adopts the resolution, the parking facility rates will become effective on November 1, 2011. Copies of the proposed resolution are available for review or purchase in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 290, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the Clerk to the Board of the Parking Authority, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please remember, if you challenge the Board’s action in regard to this matter 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 Parking Authority, either at or prior to the public hearing. BYRON POPE, Clerk to the Board of the Parking Authority
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Public Comment Period Open For 10000 Santa Monica Project EIR By Krystal Leach de Amante The draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) of the proposed 29-story luxury condominium tower at 10000 Santa Monica Blvd. is currently undergoing the mandatory 45day minimum public review and comment process. Although the project is in Century City under Los Angeles jurisdiction, the proposed proj-
ect resides directly behind Beverly Hills High School. The draft determined the proposed project would result in significant and unavoidable environmental impacts. The list of impacts include the following: Aesthetics/Visual Resources, Air Quality, Cultural Resources (archeological and paleontological resources), (see ‘10000 SANTA MONICA,’ page 16)
SCOUTS HONOR— Beverly Hills Cub Scouts visited The Courier Wednesday. Their trip to the newspaper helps them earn a special scout badge. Back row (from left) Samy Al-Najar, Alexander Swerdlow, Wesley Wu, Daniel Wiener, Arjun Batra, M a x b r y a n Cosmosse, Trevor Dohm, Den 5 leader Sharon Dohm and Dominic DiMeglio. Front row from left: Nader Al-Najar, Jamie Hartman, James Blauvelt, Justin Wolfe, Daniel Gottlieb, Christopher Courion and Jack Klines.
CRYSTAL QUILLS—The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA), a professional theater and arts education nonprofit which builds communities around the appreciation and production of Shakespeare, presented the Crystal Quill award to blockbuster film director Roland Emmerich and entertainment attorney and author Bert Fields for their contributions to the Shakespeare authorship debate. A special Crystal Quill award was also awarded to Martha Andresen, professor emerita of English at Pomona College for her international reputation for Shakespeare scholarship, publications and teaching. Pictured from left: Ben Donenberg, artistic director of SCLA; and honorees Emmerich, Andresen, and Fields. Photo by Sony
Board Announces Support For Student Project By Marla Schevker In a time when the economy is crashing, money for education is scarce and people in general are finding it difficult to follow their dreams, a small group of students is making it happen. Approximately seven students, including some from Beverly High, have come together to create a by kids for kids television show called
Dreammakers. This program, which will feature student dreammakers and celebrity dreammakers, is a learning experience for students interested in the film industry. BHHS junior Zoe Josephson said Beverly was lacking in creative outlets for kids and this program is a break. “We were trying to figure out a way that we could give
BHHS Supports AIDS Walk By Sayeh Mohammadi This Sunday Beverly Hills High School, along with thousands of Los Angeles residents, will join together in support of finding a cure for the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The 27th annual event will begin and end in West Hollywood Park, approximately 10 kilometers in distance. BHHS’s Service Learning class has created their own team, which will donate any money they raise to the AIDS Project Los Angeles and other
AIDS research foundations throughout LA. Sign-ups begin at 8:30 a.m and the opening ceremony starts at 9:15 a.m. Normans will be dressed in their school spirit colors, black and orange, or in red, to support the AIDS cause. Food and drinks will also be served throughout the event. The official AIDS walk will begin at 10 a.m. Since 1984, the AIDS Walk has increased by thousands in participants, and helped raise more than $1.8 million to date.
the opportunity to myself and whoever wants to go into the film industry,” Josephson said. “It gives the opportunity (for students) to work alongside these professionals who have been doing it for so long. It’s a great opportunity to learn your stuff and gain experience at a young age.” Beverly High parent Sue (see ‘DREAMMAKERS,’ page 18)
GRAND OPENING—The Beverly Cafe officially opened on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new cafe is a part of the new BHUSD food services program run by Chartwells. Pictured is BHEA President and Beverly Vista teacher Mark Frenn and Board President Lisa Korbatov enjoying some cafe samples.
5th annual Jewels of France To Begin Oct. 18 The French Trade Commission—UBIFRANCE and The Mark Kearney Group are presenting the fifth edition of “The Jewels of France,” an exclusive trunk show featuring exquisite new collections by some of the most renowned jewelers in France, from Oct. 18 through 20. The rich, famous and philanthropic will gather as the Haute Joaillerie illuminates Beverly Hills for a week of ex-
citement and glamour. The opening night reception on Oct. 18, 6 to 8 p.m., will be held under the patronage of David Martinon, consul general of France. A-list celebrity guests will step out on the red carpet event to celebrate prestigious French jewelers and culture, from wine and haute cuisine to fashion and music. Models will be (see ‘JEWELS OF FRANCE,’ page 18)
The Fifth Element ring by Edeenne
Board Approves Hiring Two K-8 Librarians WALK FOR A CURE—Lymphoma Survivors Dexter star Michael C. Hall and BHHS junior Anton Saleh participated in the first “Celebration Of Survivorship, On Track For the Cure,” last Sunday at UCLA. The event raised money for Lymphoma research.
Correction: The Great California Shakeout will last for two minutes at 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 20.
By Marla Schevker Rectifying an ill-fated mistake made in spring 2008, the BHUSD Board of Education voted 4-0-1, with Boardmember Jake Manaster absent, to hire two library media teachers for the four K-8s. “A few months after I was
elected to the Board of Education, I voted to decimate our library media technology teachers in the district,” Vice President Brian Goldberg said. “That was the result of budget cuts and financial crisis that were brought to the district. That vote was a mistake and
this is an opportunity for me to rectify that mistake. If we want to go from good to great to the best we nee to provide those kids of services.” According to the agenda backup, each library media teacher will cost the district ap(see ‘LIBRARIANS,’ page 18)
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Veggie Grill To Hold Pets 90210 Fundraiser The Pet Care Foundation will hold a fundraiser, hosted by the West Hollywood Veggie Grill, 8000 Sunset Blvd., on Oct. 19 from 5 to 11 p.m. If attendees present a flier (found at www.pets90210.org) at the restaurant, 50 percent of their food and beverage purchases will be donated to the foundation.
The Pet Care Foundation, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) dedicated to the advocacy of shelter animals in L.A. shelters, will be holding an animal adoption on Dec. 4 at Roxbury Park. This will feature primarily cats and dogs from various city, county and non-profit shelters. Adoption fees and policies vary according to the organization.
Best Actor—Victor Alfieri received the festival’s Best Actor Award for his lead role in My Father’s Will. Inset: Writer and director Fraydun “Fred” Manocherian
Bel Air Film Festival At Skirball Center By Krystal Leach de Amante The fourth Bel-Air Film Festival hosted its opening night red carpet gala at the Skirball Cultural Center Wednesday. This featured a world premiere screening of the romantic comedy My Father’s Will about a playboy billionaire who finds true love upon fulfilling his dying father’s last wish. NBC News anchor Stephanie Stanton guided a brief Q&A session with the film’s writer and director Fraydun “Fred” Manocherian. Other highlights of the evening in-
cluded writing partners Babaloo Mandel and Lowell Ganz receiving of the festival’s Legendary Screenwriting award. The writing team penned 18 produced screenplays such as Splash, A League Of Their Own, Parenthood, Where The Heart Is and the long-running television series Happy Days. Ganz recommended that aspiring writers, “Try to write with a honest voice…write what you want to see.” Bob Yari accepted the “best producer” award; The Illustionist, David (see ‘BEL AIR FILM FESTIVAL,’ page 16)
Mercedes-Benz’ Ultimate Trunk Show Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills and held in conjunction with its Customer Appreciation Evening, the Ultimate Trunk Show will be held Oct. 20 at the dealership, 9250 Beverly Blvd. The show is a holiday boutique and reception where luxury vendors will display their items literally in the trunks of new, top-of-the-line Mercedes vehicles. In addition to the boutique, the event will feature a wine tasting dinner hosted by Christie’s VP Scott Torrance, and catered by the Grill (see ‘MERCEDES-BENZ,’ page 16)
J. R. Martinez HAPPY IN THE HEAT—Beverly Hills resident Jeff Gardner with his Coca Cola mini-car brought a smile to a waiter of 15 years Nino Franchino in front of Il Pastaio restaurant during the intense heat on Wednesday. Photo By Simone Sobel
Stray Cat Alliance Benefit October 22 The Stray Cat Alliance will hold the cat’s meow of LA Halloween parties with the “Evening At The Stray Cat Club” on Oct. 22 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Held at a private Beverly Hills estate, tickets are $100 until Oct. 16 and $125 thereafter. All funds will be going to the Stray Cat Alliance, which educates and empowers the community to advocate for every cat’s right to be safe,
healthy and valued. The event will honor LA City Councilman Paul Koretz and Feral Cat Expert Julie Levy, DVM. It features a variety of entertainment options including a costume contest, silent auction and raffle. For more information on the Evening At The Stray Cat Club or the Stray Cat Alliance call 310-281-1109, email: straycatclub@gmail.com or visit www.straycatalliance.org.
WALK-TOBER—To raise awareness about health and physical fitness, the Horace Mann PTA celebrated Walk-tober Wednesday by giving out healthy treats such as Cliff Bars, in addition to pencils, stickers and sylly bandz this week. Pictured (from left) Anna German, Daniel Wiener, Claire German, Brian Yoon, and Jacob Palaganas.
GEORGE CHRISTY Gardner, and Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With The Wind. Scarlett lived as a free spirit that gave her an empowerment over men, and Ava Gardner knew who she was and what she wanted. Angelina Jolie’s sexy, but she’s too thin and so serious.
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hose borrowed clothes that actresses wear on the red carpet? It’s as if they’ve never worn a gown before. Most are ill-fitting … there’s no turn on.”
Designer Vicky Tiel is surrounded by models wearing her designs in the September 1, 1986 issue of People magazine. She has published her racy autobiography, It’s All About The Dress: What I Learned In Forty Years About Men, Women, Sex and Fashion.
Oh, the lives she’s lived,
and what wild times she’s had. An original Girl on the Go, the easier question about the designer Vicky Tiel is: who hasn’t she known? Hers is a life chockablock with living among the Who and the Who of Celebritydom. From Woody to Warren to Goldie to Coco to best friend Elizabeth and more.
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icky lets everything hang out in her racy autobiography, It’s All About The Dress: What I Learned In 40 Years About Men, Women, Sex And Fashion. Published by St. Martin’s Press, she delivers a roller coaster ride of a read -her total recall stupefies. “In any town, in any club, in any port, or on any yacht, I was there, cocktail in hand.”
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icky lit a fashion bonfire during the Swinging Sixties. Her eye-catching sexpot dresses were irresistible. Ahead of their time, with savvy Shirlee Fonda buying more than 60 of Vicky’s come-hither creations, and “keeps them all now on two racks at home … in the event Vicky opens her own museum. The fabric and craftsmanship are marvelous. Like couture.” Although not ageappropriate, as Shirlee says, for her to wear today.
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hirlee and beau Rob Wolders joined Vicky, as did Chris Wilding, Sonia and George Segal, Lilly Reeves and Barbara Davis, at the fannybumper book party Carole Wells Doheny hosted in her condominium building’s party room. Shirlee loved Carole’s hot red shoes, and snapped up 10 autographed copies “for friends,” with Vicky swearing Page 6 | October 14, 2011
Vicky Tiel’s Office Collection
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At the 1968 opening of Vicky and Mia’s shop in Paris
With Woody Allen in 1975
she wrote every word. True, her voice is alive on every page. Vicky’s acknowledgements in the preface read like a Hollywood telephone directory, and include Aunt Dora “who taught me there’s always sex.”
fashion authority Eugenia Sheppard to d e c l a r e , “Anyone over 25 in the world of fashion might as well drop dead.”
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it was, as they say in the Bible, that Vicky became icky’s friendE l i z a b e t h ’s ship with Elizabeth designer and Taylor and Richard BFF. During Burton dates back to one of the 1965 and Vincente famous TaylorMinnelli’s The Burton flare-ups Sandpiper, which when they were Elizabeth insisted on filming The filming in Paris. “I Voyage in Sicily want to eat French with Sophia food,” was her cri de Loren, Elizabeth c o e u r . with the 100-year-old vanished. She Concurrently, Vicky Vicky Amiee de Heeren who’s was in Paris, costum- shared her longevity secret was furious about Richard’s lusting ing What’s New Pussycat with Peter Sellers, for Sophia, who slapped him Peter O’Toole and Woody with a no-no, reminding she Allen, all the while flashing her was Mrs. Carlo Ponti. Not one daring diamond bras and signa- to be rebuffed, Richard was ture miniskirts up-to-whoopee. aware of Sophia’s liaison with (During the shoot Woody won Cary Grant, and drunkenly a naughty lottery about which climbed a hotel wall to slip into girl working on the film would Sophia’s bedroom. Peering into win the jackpot and hit the sack Sophia’s window, Richard with him; Vicky won, a ren- quickly jumped to the ground. dezvous was arranged, but she Sophia, he told Vicky, was never showed, and Woody entertaining a gentleman caller. In bed. So: where was Carlo? never forgot.)
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icky and Elizabeth became business partners, opening a Paris boutique at 21 rue Bonaparte, where it remains today. The string bikinis, caftans, and microminis Vicky created with designing partner Mia Fonssagrives, daughter of the exquisite Swedish model Lisa Fonssagrives, became the rage. Vicky also has exclusive “areas” at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman-Marcus for her
With Warren Beatty and her designing partner Mia Fonssagrives in 1969
collections, says her 11 fragrances have been goldmines, the latest bestseller being Tickled Pink.
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he includes “man-pleasing” tips from Elizabeth, Kim Novak, model Dorian Leigh (“every woman should know how to whip up a good vinaigrette”). Along with favorite recipes from celebrated friends and restaurants, including 100year-old Aimee de Heeren’s secret for longevity. Vicky admires French women – “They eat less, and sip their wine, and enjoy dessert, too.
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ho’s sexy today? Vicky cites Gisele Bunchen, who’s married to football star Tom Brady, the quarterback who won three Super Bowls for the New England Patriots. She nods to beauties of the past Ava
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icky lived with Elizabeth and Richard’s makeup artist Ron Berkeley as his wife for 24 years, and they had two sons Richard and Rex. She later married Big “Hammerhead” Mike Hamilton, a shark fisherman from Key West, Florida. In time, they relocated to the Florida/Alabama border, nesting on a two-acre farm (what the natives call a “plantation”), where they grow organic fruits and vegetables. Vicky keeps her apartment in Paris, and a log cabin on a mountain in upstate New York where she writes.
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peaking of football, as Vicky did about Tom Brady, she recollects her days as a cheerleader at the Bethesda, Md. high school. “I planned a trick to help our team win. Three downs and three yards to go, and you pass a rumor that one of the Bethesda cheerleaders isn’t wearing underpants. Our team was in on the trick. We’d do our cheerleader cartwheels, and distract the rival players who were looking for that girl. And that girl was me!”
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uriosity about the prenup keeps continental scenesters gossiping about the pending divorce of Mercedes and Texas billionaire Sid Bass, a board member and former major investor in Disney whose voice still “counts for plenty.” Their wedding was a $500,000 affair, and after 23 years, the split was announced this week. Rumors have been ongoing for more than a year. The Iranianborn Mercedes Tavacoli Diba was wed to Ambassador Francis Kellogg, and Sid’s previous marriage was to arts patron Anne Hendricks Bass, a huge supporter of ballet.
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ources say Sid’s tired of the social rumble and its blacktie events, and wants to concentrate on his art. Attending a black-tie charity party some years ago, we met Sid during a dinner break. He was charming. We mentioned we were bypassing dessert and leaving early. “I wish I could,” he sighed. “Why not?” we asked. With a downcast look, he nodded toward Mercedes. Do too many parties wreck a marriage? Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm
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HOW DO YOU FEEL? NASCAR Family Names Sleep Room In Honor Of C-S Obstetrician Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has received a gift from Amy France and her husband Brian France, chairman/ CEO of NASCAR. After the successful birth of their twins at Cedars late last year, the couple decided to recognize their Beverly Hills-based obstetrician, Dr. Paul H. Crane, for the care he gave them. To honor Crane, the France family is naming a room in the newly enhanced Cedars-Sinai Labor and Delivery Unit. The Amy & Brian France Physician Sleep Room in Honor of Paul Crane, M.D., will be a place where physicians can sleep during all-night shifts. The Frances were motivated to create the tribute because of the attention and care Crane offered throughout Mrs. France’s pregnancy, they said. “We are deeply grateful to Dr. Crane and everyone at Cedars-Sinai for helping us deliver two happy, healthy babies,” said Amy France. “We know obstetricians spend many long nights at the hospital; and we love the idea of supporting valued caregivers who need a place to recharge.” A longtime member of the CedarsSinai community, Crane operates a private practice dedicated to the care of pregnant women and new mothers.
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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
UCLA, Operation Mend Help Heal Scars Of War
A partnership between UCLA Health System, Brooke Army Medical Center and VA-Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is helping servicemen and women wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thus far, 52 combat veterans have been treated at UCLA. “It is a privilege for UCLA Health System to help our country’s men and women in the military,” says Dr. David T. Feinberg, president of UCLA Health System. “We are honored to partner with Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) to help heal America’s wounded warriors.” The surgeries are led by Dr. Timothy Miller, UCLA reconstructive and plastic surgeon and a Vietnam veteran. “These service members have given a great sacrifice to our country,” Miller says. “I feel it is my obligation to help them in any way I possibly can … and to the extent that I can, I am grateful.” Some of the clinical services provided include: facial reconstruction, hand surgery, maxillofacial surgery, urology, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, upper extremity transplantation, traumatic brain injury research, advanced diagnostics, suicide prevention, and FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress). In addition, The Operation Mend Buddy Family program matches each Operation Mend participant with a family living close to UCLA. “Our Operation Mend Buddy Fami-
SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE—Dr. Tim Miller, lead surgeon of UCLA’s Operation Mend, examines Cpl. Aaron Mankin, the program’s first patient. Operation Mend provides reconstructive facial surgery and other medical services to wounded service people.
lies open their hearts and homes to our visiting service members to make them feel more comfortable during their stays in L.A.,” notes Beverly Hills resident Dana Katz, who serves as the program’s Families Coordinator. “For the Buddy Families, this is a hands-on opportunity to make a difference in the life of someone who has suf-
fered great injury through their service to our country, and it is a learning opportunity for parents and children alike, bringing the reality of war closer to home,” says Katz. The Operation Mend team and the servicemen and women treated through the program will be honored during the UCLA vs Cal game on Oct. 29 at the Rose Bowl. Operation Mend was launched with Get rid of your pain with “High Power Laser Therapy (HPLT)” the help of Ronald ReaNo Drugs, No Surgery, No Pain gan UCLA High Power Laser Therapy (HPLT) is a safe, pain-free and non-invasive Medical Cenmedical procedure that will accelerate the body's natural ability to heal. HPLT works at the cellular level, to "bio-stimulate" tissue growth and repair. ter board This leads to a dramatic decrease in pain, inflammation and scar tissue. member and philanthropist At the "Concierge Laser Pain Relief Center of America" in Westwood we Ronald A. use the world's most powerful and advanced laser therapy device to heal Katz, who recyou're injury. Results can be seen in as soon as 3-5 sessions. ognized that Conditions We Treat: providing care • Neuropathy (Diabetic and other to injured forms including Carpal Tunnel service memSyndrome) bers need not • Failed Back Surgery, Back pain, be limited to herniated Discs and Sciatica the Depart• Arthritis ment of Veter• Neck and Shoulder Pain, ans Affairs and Rotator Cuff Tear the U.S. • Hip & Knee Pain Armed Ser• Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow vices. • Foot & Ankle Pain— Plantar Operation Fasciitis, Morton’s Neuroma, Mend, which Ankle Sprains, Achilles depends on Tendonitis philanthropic • Trigger Points and Muscle donations Spasms from Ameri• Wound Healing (Non-healing cans across Diabetic Wounds). the country, to serve Call today and schedule a complimentary exam aims as a model for to see if you can benefit from this revolutionary other medical institutions inadvancement in pain management. terested in h e l p i n g Dr. Michael Power, DC wounded servWestwood Medical Plaza ice members. For more 10921 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800 information, Los Angeles, CA 90024 visit www.operationmend.u 310.443.1097 cla.edu.
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Joint Commission Names St. John’s Among Top Performers In Nation St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica was one of two hospitals named Wednesday by The Joint Commission as a top performer in the nation on key quality measures. As the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America, The Joint Commission recognized St. John’s based on data reported about evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care and children’s asthma. St. John’s was named with St. Francis Health Center in Topeka, Kan. Both hospitals are members of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System and are two of only 405 U.S. hospitals and critical access hospitals earning the distinction of top performer for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance. “Our associates are committed to providing effective, high-quality care at all of our facilities and we are extremely proud to be recognized by The Joint
Commission.” commented Mike Slubowski, president and CEO of Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System. Each top-performing hospital met two, 95 percentile performance thresholds. First, each hospital achieved performance of 95 percent or above on a single, composite score that includes all the accountability measures for which it reports data to The Joint Commission, including measures that had fewer than 30 eligible cases or patients. Second, each hospital met, or exceeded, a 95 percent performance target for every accountability measure for which it reports data, excluding any measures with fewer than 30 eligible cases or patients. The 405 organizations identified as attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for the full previous year (2010) represent approximately 14 percent of Joint Commission-accredited hospitals and critical access hospitals that report core measure performance data.
St. John’s Presents Breast Cancer Lectures Each year, nearly 200,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. John’s Health Center will present its second Pink Ribbon Lectures—“A Woman’s Health - Breast Health and Cancer” from 6:30-8:30 p.m.,Wednesday, Oct. 19 and from 2-4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Santa Monica Public Library Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Featured speakers and topics include St. John’s physicians and surgeons: Dr. Sean Fischer, medical oncologist (“Breast Cancer Prevention”); Dr. Daniel Kirsch, radiologist (“Finding Breast Cancer Early - Mammograms, Ultrasound, and MRI”); Dr. Leslie Memsic and Dr. Maggie DiNome, FACS, surgeons (“Breast Conserving Surgery”); Dr. Lisa Chaiken, radiation oncologist (“Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer”); Dr. Gregory Senofsky, FACS, FSSO, surgeon and Memsic, (“Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction”); and Dr. Cathie Chung, medical oncologist (“Current Medical Therapies for Breast Cancer”). The free educational program is presented in collaboration with the American Cancer Society. A representative will be available to provide literature and information about services. Advance reservations are required; call 310-829-8453.
UCLA Seminar To Explore Links Between Health, Labor And Organ Trafficking UCLA will present “Trends in Exploitation: Labor Trafficking and Organ Trafficking,” a look at the health implications of labor trafficking and organ trafficking, from 8:30-11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 at UCLA Covel Commons, 330 DeNeve Dr., Salon A on the third floor. Speakers will include: • Dr. Janet Pregler, professor of clinical medicine at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine and director of the Iris Cantor-UCLA Women’s Health Center • Dr. Gabriel Danovitch, medical director of the UCLA Kidney Transplant Program, David Geffen School of Medicine • Dr. Susie Baldwin, chief of the health assessment unit in the Office of Health Assessment & Epidemiology, L.A, County Department of Public Health • Kay Buck, executive director, Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking • A human trafficking survivor The event is free, but registration is required by Oct. 17. Parking is $11, cash only and exact change required. For more information, contact Daphney Alexander, 310-794-8063 or dtalexander@mednet.ucla.edu.
Pituitary Disorders Topic Of Symposium To raise awareness and educate people about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of pituitary disorders, the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) at St. John’s Health Center will host its second free California Hormonal & Pituitary Health Symposium, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, The Edye Second Stage, 1310 11th St. “Our mission is to increase public awareness about the signs and symptoms of pituitary hormonal disorders and pituitary tumors, as well as the major advances being made in the medical and surgical treatments of these problems,” said Dr. Daniel F. Kelly, director of St. John’s Brain Tumor Center and Pituitary Disorders Program and JWCI faculty member. “Ounce-for-ounce, the pituitary gland is by far our most under-appreciated yet essential body part.” Situated directly below the brain and optic nerves behind the nasal sinuses and weighing less than a gram, the pituitary is often called the “master gland” since it regulates so many critical body functions. Pituitary hormones control growth and development, sexuality and reproductive function, metabolism, the response to stress, electrolyte and water balance and quality of life. The pituitary can be affected by genetic disorders, brain trauma and by tumors that develop in and around the gland. For information on the symposium or to register, visit www.brain-tumor.org, call Pat Fitzwater, 805-300-9154 or e-mail pat@academiceventmanagement.com.
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Happenings Around Town
• BH Film, TV, New Media Festival Set Oct. 20 To 27 The Beverly Hills Film, TV & New Media Festival is set for Oct. 20 to 27. According to Festival Director Donna Spangler, there will be an industry panel at 11:30 a.m. at Roxbury Park auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 22. Two nights before will be the Opening N i g h t Honorary Awards at the Hollyw o o d Roosevelt Hotel, site of the inaugural Academy Awards. This benefit for Donna Spangler the Finaza Foundation will draw a number of celebrity attendees including Cam Gigandet (Twilight), Kristin Bauer (True Blood), Drew Powell (Straw Dogs), Aldis Hodge (Leverage), Isabel Lucas (Transformers), Jena Malone (Sucker Punch), Josh Lawson (The Wedding Party), as well as Missi Pyle, Maurice Benard, Michael Caulfield, Jon Lovitz, Morgan Fairchild, Tom Arnold, Amber Benson, Martyn Law- rence-Bullard, Ru Paul and
Kelly Osbourne. Screenings take place at Laemmle Music Hall 3 Theatre (9036 Wilshire Blvd.) • Montage’s Cake Artist Ruskell Introduces Holiday Cupcakes Richard Ruskell, executive pastry chef at Montage Beverly Hills, dubbed the “best cake artist in America” by the Food Network, is presenting a new line of handcrafted cupcakes for the holiday season beginning with Halloween and continuing through Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Kicking it off are packages of 14 in a Halloween-themed box. These are available for purchase by calling 310- 860-5800 for $60 per box. • Extra Broadcasting From The Grove Weekdays Extra and its co-hosts, Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos, continue to broadcast their celebrity interviews from The Grove with the public invited. Today’s guests include Dancing With The Stars J. R. Martinez and his partner Karina at 9:30 a.m. followed by actress Hillary Duff. • Museum Of Tolerance Sets New Hours And Prices The Museum of Tolerance, in Simon Wiesenthal Plaza, 9786 W. Pico Blvd., will soon have new hours and prices.
It will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with an early close at 3 p.m. on Fridays from November-March). Closed Saturday while open Sunday hours ar 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15.50 for adults, $12.50 for seniors 62 and over, $11.50 for students with I.D. and $11.50 for youth (5-18). Call 310-772-2505 to reserve tickets. For information go to www.museumoftolerance. com. • Foundation Fighting Blindness Hosts 5K Walkathon Oct. 23 The Foundation Fighting Blindness hosts its 5th annual L.A. VisionWalk on Sunday, Oct. 23, at UCLA – Dickson Court South. The 5K walkathon aims to raise $100,000 for research leading to prevention, treatment and cures for retinal degenerative diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, Stargardt disease, and numerous others. People are invited to form teams or walk independently at the free, family-friendly VisionWalk. Dogs and strollers are welcome. To participate or support the VisionWalk, visit www.visionwalk.org. Sponsors include radio stations KLOS, KABC, and the Jules Stein Eye Institute.
ANGELS’ NIGHT–More than 200 attended a private garden reception for the Center Theater Group at the Beverly Hills home of Ava and Chuck Fries. Pictured (top row, from left): Marilyn Stambler, Beverly Haas; (front row): Rorrie Zane, Kathy Todd, Barbara Cheyne, Ava Fries This was a prelude to CTG’s 21st annual “Angels’ Night” Oct. 30 at The Beverly Hilton. The fundraiser expects to net close to $1 million to introduce, educate and mentor young people, families and educators in theatre arts appreciation and participation. Photo by Leah Case
PAWN 90210 PREMIERE–A party at the luxury pawnshop Dina Collection, 249 S. Beverly Dr., celebrated the premiere of the E! channel’s special Pawn 90210. The show was about the lives of Beverly Hills’ celebrities who pawn their jewels at the Dina Collection in order to afford directing endeavors or simply to make ends meet. Owner Yossi Dina (center) welcomes Guy Bengal (left) and Coby Cohen. Photo by Orly Halevy
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frenetic lives. We need those little moments of escapism. It might last only for a minute, but sometimes that's all it takes. If my photographs can give that to someone, then I'm happy. That's what art is supposed to be–art purely for art's sake.” Minoo offers similar sentiment regarding her craft. She focuses her lens on the natural juxtapose of the hustle and bustle “urban street life with peace and serenity.” The emerging photographer reflects, “I try to find that one thing that represents the center calm. I am passionate about
capturing moments that convey beauty in the world that is so often overlooked” Both artists’ attribute extensive travel aboard and childhood experiences as major factors toward the discovery of their photography. Freedman recalled while growing up “art was as much a part of my education as formal academics.” Upon graduating from college, Minoo found her inspiration in the streets of Paris, Rome, Barcelona and New York City. She discovered the lens allowed her to “capture those candid moments” and “cross boundaries” she would not normally venture. Sahar Minoo’s work is featured at her website, saharminoo.com.
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PICCA PERU
Restaurant Review by
M. SPENCER HECHT
I was surfing online about a month ago, just checking out what was hot in the always evolving, always cosmopolitan LA restaurant scene. I was pleasantly surprised coming across the news that a new, very chic, and very gourmet Peruvian eatery had opened in town, and that the celebrated chef was the #1 Peruvian chef in the entire USA. When I walked up the stairs of this formidable, fashionable establishment located near Century City, I knew right away this was going to be a special treat. Sure enough, Picca lived up to the hype and then some. One of the hottest places on the circuit presently, you can feel the energy in the building right away. Even before eating a thing, the sheer excitement of the ambience, along with the beautiful people decked out in LA casual wear, mostly drinking exotic South American libations you have never heard of, creates an atmosphere of youthful exuberance that is fun, albeit slightly loud on the ears. To start, we opted for pisco sours, an absolutely delicious concoction made from Peruvian Pisco liquor, a kind of South American spirit, or eau de vie, made from grapes, and very strong. PICCA PERU The level of the cuisine was confirmed when the first dish arrived, 9575 West Pico Blvd. a wonderfully fresh tuna tartare, sitting on a bed of ripe avocado, and Los Angeles, CA 90035 seasoned with soy sauce with a hint of Japanese sesame oil. The next 310-277-0133 dish, an appetizer plate of raw scallops topped with sea urchin, confirmed the heavy Japanese accent of Picca, which boasts extremely fresh, premium seafood. It was as good as at any Japanese sushi bar in town. And, Picca even offers high-quality sushi for those so inclined. Next, I opted for the ceviche criollo, an absolutely delectable, lightly marinated sea bass dish garnished with a type of Peruvian corn which I had never tasted. The subtle lime flavor and spice of the marinade did not overpower the quality and freshness of the sea bass, as is so often the case with inferior ceviche preparations. This was clearly the creation of a master chef. My lovely companion, a ceviche enthusiast who actually hails from Lima, said this was the absolute best she had ever eaten. We also sampled the black cod skewers, seasoned with a spicy ancholde sauce that was wonderfully flavorful, but again did not overpower the high quality and freshness of the delicate black cod. Next we tried the special pollo saltado, a classic Peruvian chicken stew made with onions, garlic and tomato. Again, my Peruvian friend was really happy with the dish, and noted just how much better Picca’s version of this old mainstay was compared to other lesser Peruvian restaurants dotting the LA landscape. To finish the meal, we decided to go with the massive 32-ounce special rib eye steak, served sliced on a plank, and seasoned to the hilt with Peruvian spices and garlic. The steak is marinated for six hours in a special vacuum sealed bag prior to grilling, and the flavor of the beef was truly sensational, which is good because at $72 an order, this dish is not cheap. All in all, Picca is a fantastic find for those seeking a premium and highly gourmet ethnic dining experience. As in most high-end restaurants, it’s hard to get out for less than $50-$70 per person if you order the great dishes we did, and wash them down with pisco sours. But it’s worth it. Spencer Hecht is a professor of Japanese Literature living in Japan, and is in town for a few weeks visiting his family.
Fate Of Neutra’s Kronish House Still In Limbo By Marla Schevker The fate of the last remaining Beverly Hills house designed by World War II architect Richard Neutra still remains in limbo. The 60-day stay on demolition, granted by the City Council at their August 5 meeting, ended Monday, Oct. 10 and it is unclear whether the LA Conservancy and Realtor Susan Smith are any closer to finding a buyer. Adrian Scott Fine, Director of Advocacy at the LA Conservancy, said they are still hoping someone comes forward to buy the iconic house. “We’re still working very hard (to attract) someone and we’ve been doing that for the last 60 days,” Fine said. “A lot more people (have come out to see the house) than otherwise was happening before. We’ve been working all the contacts we have. We have really been leaving no stone unturned,” Smith said because of a legal agreement she could not discuss the status of the sale. However, she did tell The Courier that at least 60 to 70 qualified buyers have come and looked at the house. The LA Conservancy has
used the 60-day stay to put the word out regarding the house, Fine said. “If we had not had the demolition delay, we wouldn’t have had the opportunity to see if there was someone out there who didn’t know about the house or needed the encouragement from ourselves or others to see the house and find out what they can do with it,” Fine said. “I think we’ve taken full advantage of the opportunity.” The Neutra house was sold in a foreclosure auction in January for $5.8 million by Soda Partners, LLC. They then put it on the market for almost $14 million. In July, after it remained unsold, Soda Partners applied for a demolition permit. As of press time, the demolition permit had not been issued. Taking the first step towards a historic preservation ordinance, the City Council unanimously decided to establish a two-year pilot program of the Mills Act at the Sept. 20 meeting. The program is set to start on Jan. 1, 2012 and will offer property tax breaks for historic building owners who qualify.
ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Happenings... Future Of Journalism Topic Of Seminar The Plato Society of UCLA will present a free colloquium with Geneva Overholser, director of the USC Annenberg School of Journalism, speaking on “Who Says Journalism Is Over?” on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Skirball Cultural Center. Complimentary refreshments are offered at 12:45 p.m. with the program starting at 1:30 p.m. Reservations are not required. The Plato Society is a lifelong learning program for adults wanting to continue their pursuit of knowledge and intellectual growth. For membership information, call 310-794-0231.
Show To Benefit Doctors Without Borders Amitie Expo 2011, the annual Los Angeles Accueil Art Exhibit to benefit Doctors Without Borders, will be held from 11 a.m. to (see ‘HAPPENINGS,’ page 15)
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Amber Heard To Present Award, South African Dignitaries To Attend Lady Filmmakers Film Fest Actress Amber Heard will present Pam Dixon with the Illumination award at 6 p.m., Sunday during the third annual Lady Filmmakers Film Festival at the Writers Guild Theatre, 135 S. Doheny Dr. Dixon is being honored for her leadership to future generations through her work as a former studio executive, casting
director and current president of the Casting Society of America. Dixon will also speak on a VIP panel at 2:30 p.m., Sunday. • Also on Sunday, actress Maria Bello is expected to attend the 4 p.m. screening of her documentary Sun City Picture House. • At 8 p.m., South African
dignitaries Consular Abbey Makena, Consul-General Cyril Ndaba and Consul Etienne van Straaten will attend the U.S. premiere of the South African film Umkhumbi Wethu/Our Ship. For more information on the festival, call 310-601-7956 or visit www.ladyfilmmakers.com
Cage, Kidman Chicago Concert To Benefit Blindness Research, Guide Dogs Shouldn’t Have Multi-platinum selling rock Tickets are available Trespass-ed
group Chicago will present a concert to benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness and Guide Dogs of America at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti, along with with KABC 790 TalkRadio, is hosting the evening of Chicago’s music, with hits like If You Leave Me Now, and the line-up on tour includes original band members.
through Ticketmaster. The Foundation Fighting Blindness is a national nonprofit funding research leading to preventions, treatments and cures for retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases that affect more than 10 million Americans. Guide Dogs of America provides guide dogs to qualified visually impaired individuals 18 or older at no charge.
Close your eyes and bring into mind Nicolas Cage’s powerful acting in Leaving Las Vegas and Nicole Kidman’s brilliant portrayal in Moulin Rouge. Now that you’re back to reading this column, do the humane act and skip Trespass because if you don’t, you will never think of them in the same revered way as when they accepted the Oscar for their respective roles.
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on Film A puffy Cage and the still beautiful Kidman are much too animated as they follow the stilted direction of Joel Schumacher. If their acting were an edible product, it would be recalled and taken off the shelves immediately. As for screenwriter Karl Gajdusek, he seems to know a lot about diamonds, but nothing about crafting a believable script. However, he is adept with writing about stereotypical bad guys and dialogue. And, the confusing flashbacks do nothing to enhance a plot line (see ‘TRESPASS,’ page 15)
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that is confusing enough to begin with. Sarah (Kidman) and Kyle (Cage) a successful diamond dealer, live in an elegant home equipped with a state-ofthe-art security system. However, they don’t seem to have that solid of a relationship. Their daughter Avery (Liana Liberato) is a rebellious teenager (is there any other?) who defies them when they forbid her to attend a party with her promiscuous friend, Kendra. Avery runs upstairs, locks her door and scampers out of the house where bad-girl Kendra is waiting in her car. They take off for the party where there are other obnoxious teenagers drinking,
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5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29-30 at 813 N. Camden Dr. The free event will feature fine art, photographs, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, live music, a buffet, pastries, lottery and a chance to talk Doctors Without Borders representative.
Robinson Peete To Attend Food Allergy Walk Holly Robinson Peete is set to attend this year’s FAAN Walk for Food Allergy beginning at noon, Sunday, Oct. 23 at Santa Monica Beach Park #1, 2600 Barnard Way. The event will support the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network’s (FAAN) efforts to increase awareness about food allergies, and raise money for advocacy, education and research. Cybele Pascal, a FAAN Ambassador
using drugs and trying to score. In the interim, thugs gain entrance into Sarah and Kyle’s house by posing as police officers and demand he open his safe where his money and diamonds are kept. Kyle adamantly refuses and gives them a lesson on how difficult it would be to sell the priceless stones to a fence. They listen patiently, but then start to pummel the two of them mercilessly. Meanwhile, the puritanical Avery, realizing her mistake, refuses to take drugs or have sex with one of the guys and calls a cab. She goes home….that’s when I should have taken her cue, and left as well. 1/2 bagel out of 4 Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film critic, is rabbi at Creative Arts Temple
Who Cares and author of The AllergenFree Baker Handbook, will serve as the local honorary chair. “Despite the rise in the number of people with food allergies; there is still a lack of awareness‚” said Pascal. An estimated 15 million Americans, including nearly six million children, have a life-threatening food allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that food allergies result in more than 300,000 ambulatorycare visits a year among children. Registration for the walk is now open at www.foodallergywalk.org. Individuals, families, community groups, and anyone else wishing to raise funds for FAAN may register free. The two-mile walk will start with check-in beginning at 11 a.m. Following the walk, participants can enjoy a rockwall, face painting, giveaways like an iPad2 from Dey Pharma, and other activities.
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on the Alley. All proceeds of the event will go to the Circle of Care Foundation. The event will be honoring actor and motivational speaker J.R. Martinez with the “Spirit of Hope” award, created to honor burn survivors who inspire others with their actions. Martinez who is known for his television roles on All My Children and Dancing With The Stars, suffered burns to more than 40 percent of his body in a roadside bomb attack while serving in Iraq. Throughout the course of his 34-month recovery, he endured 33 different surgeries. Since that time, Martinez has become a sought-after motivational speaker and dedicated himself tirelessly to helping the burn community. Circle of Care Foundation recently completed a strategic
repositioning and now concentrates exclusively on supporting the burn community. The programs began at Grossman Burn Center through direct patient assistance and funding for the burn survivor family camp. The Circle of Care Foundation “Courtesy Condo” used to house family members of burn survivors undergoing treatment at the Grossman Burn Center at West Hills Hospital. New programs will expand throughout the Southland and beyond. Because Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills completely underwrote the event, 100 percent of the funds raised from The Ultimate Trunk Show will be going to the Circle of Care Foundation. For more information, visit www.ultimatetrunkshow.com and for information on the Circle of Care Foundation visit www.thecircleofcarefoundation.org.
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GRANDPARENTS R MY NEW BHFF—The BHEF Grandparent’s Council will hold an event to help grandparents, parents and friends learn about the latest technology to help communicate with grandkids by text, Twitter and Facebook, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Beverly Hills Public Library. Attendees are requested to bring their iPhone and/or iPad. If not, one will be provided for the evening. To RSVP, email Lynda@BHEF.org or visit bhef.org. Pictured (from left) BHHS student Ethan Kunin and his grandmother Sandy Pressman.
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paleontological resources), Hazards and Hazardous Materials and Public Services (fire and police protection, schools, libraries, parks and recreation). The study also determined the proposed project would not cause significant impact in the areas of agricultural, biological, mineral, or cultural resources (historic), population and housing, solid waste and utilities (electricity and natural gas). In response to the report’s negative findings, it examines four alternatives; not building, replacement of proposed residential units with hotel rooms,
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Chappelle’s Block Party and Oscar-Award winning Crash are among his productions. Italian-born actor Victor Alfieri received the festival’s “best actor” award for his recent lead
replacement of proposed residential units with increased office space, or a 25 percent reduction of residential development. In lieu of not building, the EIR indicates the reduction of residential units with increased office space is the superior environmentally alternative, as it would “reduce noise/vibration, air quality and shading impacts to a greater extent.” Last April’s Notice of Preparation for the project, generated significant criticism from concerned citizens regarding potential traffic, air quality, and noise level to bordering Beverly High. Members of the public are
invited to submit comments with thoughts and concerns on the proposed projects. Comments need to be submitted in writing by Oct. 31. Direct all comments to Hadar Plafkin, environmental review coordinator. Los Angeles Department of City Planning. 200 N Spring St, room 750. Los Angeles, CA. 90012. Fax comments to 213978-1343 or e mail them to hadar.plafkin@lacity.org. All comments received during this time will be addressed in the Final EIR. Original copies of the draft EIR report can be download at http://cityplanning.lacity.org/eir /10k_santamonica/DEIR/issues/home.htm.
role in My Father’s Will. Alfieri also starred TV series Southland, All My Children and The Bold And The Beautiful. The gala also featured live musical performances by classically trained pianist and emerging artist Chloe Flower who performed her single So-
maly’s Song, inspired by human rights activist Somaly Mam. The festival’s remaining screenings take place at the Luxe Sunset Hotel and UCLA’s James Bridges Theater through Monday.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY–Rosa Kunin celebrated her birthday with a party at Spago hosted by. Shirley Branman and Renee Kumetz. Standing (from left): Barbara Lewis, Simone Katsef, Lea Purwin D’Agostino, Joan Mangum, Gloria Kaplan and Linda Schwartz. Seated (from left): Lee Smalley, co-hostess Branman, honoree Kunin, co-hostess Kumetz, and Marianne Berman. Photo by Maxine
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences celebrated the power of TV–and specifically, eight programs which have had significant impact on the viewing audience and the ability to spark positive social change. Honored were The 16th Man, The Big C, Friday Night Lights, Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Parenthood, Private Practice and War Torn 1861-2010. The programs selected this year explore such critical issues as sexual abuse and assault, racism, mental health and trauma, teen pregnancy, autism, living with a life-threatening disease and good nutrition in the fight against childhood obesity. Presenters and honorees included... Chris Connelly, Lori McCreary, Holly Robinson Peete, Jenny Bicks, Darlene Hunt, Aimee Tergarden, Jason Katims, Randy Jackson, Dominique Dawes, Ryan Seacrest, Christina Ricci, Scott Berkowitz, Ray Dotch, Candi Carter, Monica Potter, Peter Krause, Jason Katims, KaDee Strickland, Betsy Beers, Amy Brenneman, Paul Adelstein, Caterina Scorsone, John Shaffner, Sheila Nevins, James Gandolfini, Lauren Graham, Erika Christensen, Max Burkholder, Matt Lauria, and Florence Henderson. Dana Delany, star of ABC's Body Of Proof, hosted the event at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, founded in 1946 at the birth of the medium, is a non-profit devoted to the advancement of telecommunication arts, sciences and creative leadership. ****** The American Diabetes Association of L.A. hosted a roast fundraiser that surely would make Dean Martin proud. Angelenos came and partied with the stars and politicos while helping to raise contributions to support education and prevention of diabetes. At this year’s 14th annual Political Roast in The Beverly Hilton, L.A. City Councilman Dennis Zine was skewered about his girlfriends, being a former policeman and his unique style. He was even at one point flanked by belly dancers. Zine, who at previous events, has enjoyed taking shots at some of the past honorees, rides his Harley Davidson on weekends and is known as one of the most colorful characters in Los Angeles. Emcees–actor Jason Alexander and KABC radio host Peter Tilden–roasted just about every politician present.
The event was a huge success, attended by 1,000+ and raising more than $50,000 for local diabetes programs. ****** At the Franklin Canyon Ranch, Sundance Institute, the renowned non-profit arts group, hosted its first-ever L.A. area benefit “Celebrate Sundance Institute.” This festive evening saluted the institute founded by Robert Redford and was hosted by its trustees and Celebration Host Committee. After remarks from Cary Fukunaga and an introduction by Sundance Institute's founder/president Bob Redford, the event honored Michelle Satter, Sundance's director of the Feature Film Program since 1981, with the Vanguard award and celebrated the feature film3 program’s 30th anniversary. The evening also featured remarks from Wally Weisman, trustees chair, Stacy Peralta, Brit Marling, John Cooper, director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Keri Putnam, the institute’s executive director. To close out the night, Fitz and the Tantrums performed a soulful set for the crowd. The event raised funds in support of the non-profit Sundance Institute and its year-round programs in feature film, documentary, theater, film music and Native programming. The annual film festival brings nearly 50,000 people to Utah including filmmakers, musicians, visual artists, students, social change activists, cultural influencers and journalists from more than 110 countries. Celebration Host Committee included Jennifer Aniston, Miguel Arteta, John August, Jason Blum, Jess Cagle, Lisa Cholodenko, Scott Frank, Steve Gaghan, John Gatins, Michael Goldenberg, Steve Golin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Susannah Grant, Jon Hamm, John Lee Hancock, Lynette Howell, Karyn Kohl, Jeremy Konner, Bettina Korek, Kasi Lemmons, Brit Marling, Tracy McKnight, Chris McQuarrie, and James Newton Howard. Still more were David Hyde Pierce, Josh Radnor, Mark Roybal, Paul Rudd, Mark Ruffalo, Jeffrey and Catherine Soros, Quentin Tarantino, Ondi Timoner, Mike White, Alfre Woodard and Warren Zavala. Many of them attended the event as well as Jennifer Arnold, Don Cheadle, Lauren Greenfield, Clark Gregg, Anna Kendrick, Braden King, Christine Lahti, Demitri Martin, Derek Waters, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. ******
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Josephson, who was instrumental in beginning the program, pointed to the districts’ low college admissions record and a lack of funding for extracurricular activities as the reason why this program is vital for the community and ultimately the nation. While money is dwindling for activities outside of the classroom, Dreammakers will provide a real-world experience for students who have a desire to get into the film industry. The BHUSD Board of Education has also signed a letter of support, citing the programs to be beneficial for students. Chief Engineer for the Lennon Bus, Jeff Sobel is acting as a producer of the program, overseeing all aspects of it and interacting with the students to help them achieve their goals. He said the Dreammakers program, which is an afterschool and weekend program, gives students opportunities they can’t find in the classroom. “It’s a real world project,” Sobel said. “They are actually going to produce something that has a potential place in the real world, which means dealing with real-world problems.” Another important aspect of the program, Sobel noted, is the nation-wide collaboration.
So far, the program has brought together students from Beverly High, Lou Dantzler High, the Success Through the Arts and Thomas Jefferson High School For Science and Technology in Virginia, the #1 school in the country from 2007 - 2011. Thomas Jefferson students will be responsible for the online components. “I think the inter-district collaboration is an extremely powerful aspect (of the program),” Sobel said. “If it were just kids from one school, they would be in their comfort zones.” Kristiane Forrer’s daughter Quinn will participate in Dreammakers. Although Forrer initially had apprehensions, after learning about the program she said she’s excited. “I think it’s an amazing opportunity,” Forrer said. “Ideally the program will do really well and she was part of the beginning of it. (Dreammakers) is a cool legacy not just for the school, but for the kids.” Having a job for every interest, Zoe said the program will be inspiring for participants. It will help those struggling in school find a niche. “This program will push everyone to experiment and see what they’re good at. That is going to open up so many doors for everyone later on in life,” Zoe said. The students will be responsible for creating a pilot
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wearing the “beaux bijoux” and debuting fashion designer Kevan Hall's “drop-dead glamorous” evening gowns. French DJ Diamond will perform under the floating, Murano chandeliers and Aqua Creations by Unici. Proceeds will benefit the Arthritis Foundation's Juvenile Arthritis programs. The evening will inaugurate a spectacular three-day trunk show, which will showcase seven jewelers who embody French expertise, quality and craftsmanship. This trunk show will be launched at Jewels by Nasrin Imani. The closing night reception on Oct. 20, 5 to 8 p.m., will be
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proximately $100,000. Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Alex Cherniss said the money is going to come from the current unrestricted reserve. The district will face midyear and end-of-the-year cuts. Cherniss said the district will face a $3 million fair share reduction, which has already been budgeted for, and there could be additional cuts of up to $600,000. However, Cherniss said these cuts will not affect the li-
BEVERLY HILLS held at Perrin Paris, a boutique offering luxury leather goods in Beverly Hills. Executive Chef Mark Kearney will be saluting France with his signature hors d'oeuvres and savoir-faire, with Maine lobster blinis and blood orange champagne jus, and filet mignon tartare on a crispy purple fingerling potato. While living in Paris, Chef Mark studied French cuisine and haute couture with his friends Giorgio Armani and Patrick Demarchelier, and the House of Dior. The trunk show, at Jewels by Nasrin Imani, 9777 Wilshire Blvd, is open to the public by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 310-2757515. For more information, visit www.nasrinimani.com.
brary media teachers. Board President Lisa Korbatov, who has continued to push for the addition of library media teachers back to the BHUSD, said many BHUSD children including her own, have never seen a librarian in a BHUSD library. “I hope this will be the beginning of growth and thriving for all curriculum,” Korbatov said. “I hope this is the beginning of turning a corner. There is Arts for All and Literacy for All, anything to safeguard growth for children in all areas is important.
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October 14, 2011 | Page 19 MEET YOUR CANDIDATE—Board of Education candidate Noah Margo speaks to a group of people at a coffee hosted by Liliana Bergher on Oct. 5.
NEW SHOES— Beverly Hills residents Susan Stone and Lynn Bider, who are involved with the Jewish Federation and Museum of Tolerance, went out shoe shopping with Susan’s granddaughter, 4-year-old Abby Stone, Wednesday. Photo By Simone Sobel
Candidates Hold Coffees, Election Next Month Absentee ballots were released to registered absentee voters Oct. 11. All absentee ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 1. BHUSD Board of Education election is Nov. 8. The following are candidates events coming up during the next few weeks: Board Vice President Brian Goldberg: • Sunday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. Hosted by Sonal and Ashish Kapur and Robert and Leslie Sternshein, 135 N. Stanley Dr. at 10 a.m. R.S.V.P. to Sonal Kapur to 310-657-8045
or to Leslie Sternshein at leslie.bljms@sbcglobal.net For more information on Goldberg, visit http://www.reelectgoldberg.com/ Frances Bilak: •Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Hosted by Yigal and Lilian Hay at 9734 Wendover Drive. R.S.V.P. at 310-277-2141 For more information on Bilak, visit www.fra-ncesbilak.com/ Lewis Hall: •Lewis Hall will be available every Monday until the
election, Nov. 8, from 9 until 11 a.m. at Le Pain Quotidien, 9630 S Santa Monica Blvd. For more information on Hall, visit www.lewishallforschoolboard.com. Noah Margo: • Sunday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. hosted by Rose and Scott Kaiserman, Judy and Fred Fluckman and Leslie and Evan Pinchuk at 527 N Redford Dr. For more information on Margo, visit www.writeinnoahmargo.com.
Hubbard Pleads Not Guily To New Charge
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By Marla Schevker Former BHUSD Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard pled not guilty to an additional charge of misappropriation of funds Tuesday. L.A. Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg released Hubbard on his own recognizance. According to the indictment, when Hubbard was superintendent of the BHUSD, he “directed a subordinate to increase the pay of employee Nora Roque. When Hubbard
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ordered the salary increase, he did not transmit to the board for approval.” Hubbard is also accused of giving a $20,000 payment and increasing the car allowance of former BHUSD Director of Facilities and Planning Karen Christiansen “in violation of her contract and without board approval,” the indictment stated. The discovery of the additional crimes was found while investigating the initial charges.
Roque currently serves as director of classified personnel of the Newport Mesa Unified School District where Hubbard works as superintendent. Hubbard took a paid leave of absence in January to work on his defense and returned to the NMUSD in July. Hubbard is set to go to trial on all charges on Nov. 10. If found guilty, he could face up to six years in prison. Roque is not charged with any criminal wrongdoing.
L.A. Hotel Developer Gets Seven Years in $21 Million Fraud A Los Angeles real estate developer who formerly owned a downtown hotel and one of his employees were sentenced today to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution for stealing about $21 million that was supposedly kept in protected trust accounts for clients. Ezri Namvar, 59, of Brentwood, and 63-year-old Hamid Tabatabai of Agoura Hills were convicted in May of multiple counts of wire fraud by a Los Angeles federal jury that deliberated for about three hours after an eight-day trial. U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson sentenced Namvar -former owner of the Marriott in downtown Los Angeles -- to seven years behind bars and ordered him to pay restitution of $21 million, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Monica Mange. Tabatabai was sentenced to nearly two years -- 21
months -- in federal prison and also ordered to pay a share of the $21 million, the prosecutor said. Both defendants were told to surrender to authorities on Nov. 8. Evidence showed that four victims deposited around $25 million with Namvar's Namco Financial Exchange Corp. to be placed in trust accounts for tax purposes. Instead, Namvar and Tabatabai, the firm's controller, used the money to meet the company's payroll or transferred it to family members, according to prosecutors, who said the four victims received only about $4 million back from their deposits with Namvar's firm. Defense attorneys argued that the case was not a fraud scheme but a contract dispute between the victims and the defendants. -City News Service
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College Notes... Junior Clara Jaques, (Beverly Hills-Harvard-Westlake) of the #12 women’s soccer team, was one of six Washington University in St. Louis student athletes to win University Athletic Association (UAA) Athlete
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recorded shutouts against Fontbonne and Carnegie Mellon and was in goal for the victory over Illinois Wesleyan on Wednesday. The Bears take on New York University today and Brandeis University on Sunday.
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babwe) grew up in Cape Town, South Africa but emigrated with her family to the United States at age 16. She earned her bachelors degree from the University of Connecticut and an MBA in finance from the University of Cape Town. While living in Israel for seven years after that, she received a post-graduate teaching diploma from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and taught at Shiber High School and Tel Aviv University. In speaking of her new position, Shani observed that she not only expects to continue and enhance the store’s reputation as a fashion innovator with such upcoming personal appearances by designers Eskan-
dar (Saturday); Sachin+Babi (Monday); and Oday Shakar (Tuesday), plus expansions by Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani and others. She added: “One of the company’s prime cultures dating back to its founding by Herbert Marcus and Al Neiman in 1907 was to set aside time to be involved in promoting charitable giving and community service.” “I look forward to continuing John Martens’ work in keeping Neiman Marcus as an integral part of Beverly Hills.” She has big shoes to fill, but if anybody can pull it off, don’t bet against this personable and dynamic mother of three to pull it off.
directors. His role as chairman includes working with Deborah (Continued from page 1) Borda in the management of a ble for securing the musical tal$100 million budget, selling ents of conductor Gustavo Duone million annual tickets by damel until the Centennial Celcreating event programming for ebration in 2019. both Disney and Hollywood “Last spring I had negotiatBowl venues, and providing ed an extension of Dudamel’s free instruments and musical contract through 2018-2019 education to schoolchildren, as and (the board) said you know part of the organizations eduwe’d really like it if you extendcation, outreach efforts. ed your contract as well and I Bohnett said the reason he said of course,” Bohnett added. remains enthusiastic about his Bohnett’s musical appreciwork with the Phil, centers ation took root in his Chicago, around its outstanding team Illinois upbringing, where he leadership. “It’s not just beplayed clarinet for the high cause of the music and the role school marching band and enthat the institution plays in LA,” gaged in self-taught piano leshe admitted. “But the managesons at home. ment and the leadership team His musical horizons were is just spectacular… It’s fun for further broadened by frequent me to work with really talented trips to Hollywood Bowl conCEOs.” certs during his college years at More of his philanthropic USC. contributions include work After acquiring substantial with The David Bohnett Founfinancial success in his profesdation, providing funding and sional career, Bohnett decided technology support to hunto purchase a generous dreds of organizations and in$250,000 sponsorship to supstitutions. He is also a trustee port the Phil’s continued sucof The Foundation of Aids Recess in the arts. search (amfAR) and the Los An“I’d been exposed to the geles County Museum of Art Philharmonic, especially the (LACMA). Bowl, throughout all those Bohnett is not only a leader years growing up as a young in the community but also in adult,” he recalled. “So in his professional career. He is 2003, when the (Walt Disney) the founder of media and eConcert Hall opened, I thought commerce company Geociwhat a significant event for the ties.com. cultural arts in Los Angeles.” After selling Geocities to Shortly thereafter, Bohnett Yahoo!, he focused on providwas asked to join the board of
ing guidance and financial investment to young startups. “I work with entrepreneurs who’ve started their own Internet companies,” he said. “I get very actively involved–I invest money. I join the board. I work with the entrepreneurs to help them build a company.” One of Bohnett’s favorite upcoming events this season is Mahler No. 8 Symphony of a Thousand project scheduled for Feb. 4, 2012 at the Shrine Auditorium. Dudamel will lead LA Philharmonic and the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela during a performance that includes a combined roster of more than 1000 musicians and singers from the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, Philippine Chamber Singers of Los Angeles and others. “The organization is in a fortunate position with the financial strength and the artistic and the creative capability to pull of something like this. “It’s really one of the highlights of our season,” he concluded.
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“John was such an inspiration and I just hope to approach what he accomplished not only at the store, but in the community he loves so much,” exclaimed the energetic veteran of 29-years as a Neiman Marcus executive. Shani has been vice president/general manager of NM’s Fashion Island store in Newport Beach the past six years. Before that, she headed the store in Troy, Mich. She began her Neiman Marcus career in Dallas as a financial analyst. The native of Salisbury in Southern Rhodesia (now Zim-
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Deanna Samson Linda Eng Mary Evelyn Smith Joyce Black Richard Benveniste Ali Soltani Jeanne Uzelac Lou Milkowski BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating birthdays are Deanna Samson, Harry Anderson, Jeanne Uzelac, Greg Evigan, Roger Moore, C. Everett Koop and Ralph Lauren (Oct. 14); Linda Lavin and Penny Marshall (Oct. 15); Jim White, Barry Corbin, Angela Lansbury, Tim McCarver, Tim Robbins and Suzanne Somers (Oct. 16); Mary Evelyn Smith, Ali Soltani, Lou Milkowski, Jimmy Breslin, Margot Kidder and George Wendt (Oct. 17); Dr. Richard Benveniste, Joyce Black, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Morton and Karen Sachs (Oct. 18); Donna Goldstein, John Lithgow and Simon Ward (Oct. 19); and Linda Eng, William Christopher, and Tom Petty (Oct. 20).
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Michael Hiltzik has written The New Deal: A Modern History (Free Press $30), sure to be a Pulitzer Prize contender. The behind the scenes information about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his cabinet reads like a novel, except that every fact is documented in the notes. Hiltzik begins with FDR’s election and the longer period at that time between election and inauguration. America was in the throes of a financial depression, Herbert Hoover and his advisers were practically begging FDR to meet with them and seek a solution. FDR would not meet nor listen until after he was inaugurated. As FDR was being sworn in, his economic advisers were meeting with Hoover’s people. Where Hoover wanted to “shut down the banks,” FDR in his first fireside chat referred to it as a “bank holiday.” When they reopened more money was redeposited than had been taken out in the financial hysteria. Never doubt the power of words and the delivery which was FDR’s Godgiven voice that made believers in every home with a radio. The title, “New Deal” was not unique to FDR. It had been the title of a series in The New Republic and Brain Truster, as well as speechwriter Ray Moley had used the expression in one FDR speech. and it was picked up by a cartoonist. The country was in a massive stand-still as he took office, but FDR promised action in his first hundred days. It was the conception of The Emergency Banking Act which
“suspended the convertibility of dollars into gold for U.S. citizens, a right that has never been restored, and temporarily forbade the export of gold.” It was the Tennessee Valley Authority bringing public power to the people which, incidentally, was fought by Wendell Wilkie. There was the Farm Relief Bill devised by Henry Wallace. And there was FDR’s baby, the Civilian Conservation Corps, better known as CCC. The plan was to put unemployed young men to work in the forests and national parks. They came from all over America, trained and were paid with 25 percent sent to their families. As Hitzlik said when we taped, here were boys from the cities meeting those from the farmlands. I did mention that this was an early training for the army that was to come. Hitzlik writes about how the Depression exposed the weakness in the national housing and mortgage system. Short term mortgages that only paid interest and suddenly were due in a climate of unemployment led to more disaster. It should be a must reading for Congress and the White House today. When they tried to cut out Veterans of WWI under The Economy Act FDR needed both houses of Congress to stand with him, but in 1934 the Act was rescinded. The National Recovery Administration, according to Hitzlik, disappointed its constituencies. It is here that Hitzlik introduces us to Gen. Hugh S. Johnson, an unforgettable character who has been forgotten in the history of the New
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Deal. His relationship with Frances Perkins, the proper Bostonian, who was the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet as secretary of Labor, was a Tracy-Hepburn situation. It was Perkins who devised and pushed through Social Security for labor. In the WPA under Harry Hopkins, Hallie Flanagan ran the Federal theatre which gave birth to John Houseman and Orson Welles who produced the musical The Cradle Will Rock which was too political for the time and caused them to leave and form The Mercury Theatre. FDR starting in essence from Ground Zero surrounded himself with the best brains and ideas. He may not have worked out the details which he left to others, but was what the country needed at that time – a pragmatic leader. ****** Lisa See has followed up her Shanghai Girls with a sequel in Dreams Of Joy (Random House $26). “Everything I thought I knew about my birth, my parents, my grandparents and who I am has been a lie,” she muses. “The woman I thought was my mother is my Aunt Pearl.” Her Aunt May is actually her mother and Sam, the man she thought was her father, was no relation. The latter had committed suicide due to Joy joining a Chinese student group which the FBI considered a communist front. Joy’s real father is an artist in Shanghai whom both her mother and aunt loved. Joy has determined to run away to Shanghai to find him. It is 1957–the year of Mao. She flies to Hong Kong and must give up her passport and papers to be allowed into Red China. In Shanghai, she finds where her father, Li Zhi-ge lives. She assuages his doubts of her being his daughter by showing him a photo of Pearl and May. He is leaving for the countryside to teach art to the peasants and will take her with him. Meanwhile, Pearl is distraught about Joy running away and knows she must bring her back to America. In China, she visits the family village to find Louie Yun, who will handle the money sent to her by May from the U.S. It will be hidden in old clothes by a relative. Pearl returns to Shanghai where she looks up Li Zhi-ge,
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By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 14). Your beauty is enhanced by your kindness. You’ll notice you have a strange power within your close relationships. You'll let someone go in April and find out that they want you all the more because of the freedom that comes with loving you. November, May and June are the most profitable months. Gemini and Sagittarius people adore you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are starting to realize that doing the right thing for yourself once or twice a week is simply not enough. It’s important that you make regular practice of it. Repeat the action often until it becomes habitual. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You would rather make others feel relaxed, or even superior, than intimidated. You’ll humble yourself even when you are fully aware that it is unnecessary or inaccurate to do so. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A sadness in you will find release. This might come about in your life or through your identification with another person’s story. Once the sadness is gone, something warm and tender will rush in to fill its place. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Morning brings a fortuitous event, one that you expect will occur again in the future. Your expectation of continued luck may be the very thing that makes it so. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You seem like you have everything together. This isn’t exactly true, though. Be mindful of your unmet needs. Tell people what they are so that you can give others the chance to help you. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You think you’re fine on your own, but until you experience a deeper sense of fellowship and community, you won’t realize what you're missing. Reach out and enjoy a sense of belonging. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Ask for what you want. Your needs will be met. This might be difficult for you to believe, having often been ignored by those too self-absorbed to really see you. Today will be different. Just ask. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You need guidance and direction. It is unfair of you to believe you will find your way on your own. Why waste time wandering aimlessly? Ask for assistance or, at the very least, a map. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Seek relationships with those emotionally available. You need to be around a giver. With the proper nurturing, you could heal an old wound. It’s time for this to happen. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You realize that even if you are undeniably in the right, arguing with a stranger is senseless and will get you exactly nowhere. You’ll instead find a way to let the other person save face and move quickly on. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your physical response to stress might not be to your liking, but rest assured your body knows what it's doing. It’s giving you the energy to handle things and handle them well. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You feel safe, even with people you don’t know too well. You’ll open up in some way. Not only will you express your truth, but you also will recognize that it is your right to do so. only to find he has gone to the country. Her family home has been taken over by the government. Her old family cook is now commander of the home. Every room is occupied except her bedroom which is exactly as she left it. According to Lisa See, the government did respect Chinese culture in that those who left would return with their homes kept as they left them. There is her mother’s friend with bound feet who still lives with servants as if nothing has changed. In order to eat, Pearl must work as a street cleaner, often
bringing home old calendars with her and May’s picture on them. Z.G. returns with Joy. (There is a great scene where they are entertained at dinner by Chairman Mao.) How they are able to escape turns the story into a thriller and to tell you how would be to spoil the suspense. The history is made relevant by incorporating characters who are living through it. Lisa See has written one of the finer books of this year.
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Title Order No .1069777 Trustee Sale No. 2010-3594 Refrence No. FORD-5 APN No. 5554-026-100 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 3/25/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 10/28/2011 at 10:30 AM S.B.S. LIEN SERVICES As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 3/31/2011 as Document No. 11 0480975 Book Page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, the purported owner(s) of said property is (are): WILLIAM B. FORD WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a State or National bank, a check drawn by a state of federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.): At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA All right, title and interest under Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein: as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1209 N. KINGS ROAD #5 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $10,835.42 accured interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, KINGSWOOD COURT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 1367.4(C) (4). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FOR SALE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (714) 573-1965 or LOG ONTO www.priorityposting.com. Date: 9/22/2011 S.B.S. Lien Services, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106 Westlake Village, CA 91362 Luis Alvarado, Trustee Sales Officer WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY
INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P884553 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 750732CA Loan No. 5302401541 Title Order No. 110325641-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 0127-2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10-21-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 0206-2003, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 03-0362249, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: FARHOUSH GHODSIAN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, ALLIANCE MORTGAGE COMPANY DBA BNY MORTGAGE, IT'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $245,967.10 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1221 NORTH KINGS ROAD #302 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN Number: 5554-026-121 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 09-282011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee MARCO RIVERA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P878922 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/2011 —————————— Order No: 960001231 TS No: E08-12202 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 1/14/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as "Lien"), recorded on 11/16/2009 as instrument number 09-62170 in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 9/18/2009 as instrument number 09-1427524 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1367.1 and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 4/18/1980 as instrument number 80-392388, WILL SELL on 10/27/2011, 10:30 A.M. at the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA at public auction to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the above-referenced Lien. The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): Leodis C. Matthews, a married man as his sole and separate property. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property is purported to be: 960 N. Larrabee St., #216 West Hollywood, Ca 90069, APN 4339-015-131. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale is: $16,796.64. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee's Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or the endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien. advances thereunder, with interest as provided in the Declaration plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee.THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN “AS-IS” CONDITION. Witkin & Neal, Inc., is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If
you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party’s rights against the real property only. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 1367.4(c)4: “a non judicial foreclosure sale by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale.” Dated: 9/22/2011 Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee 5805 SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 670 VAN NUYS, CA 911411 (818) 8458808 By: Susan Paquette Trustee Sales Officer THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For sales information, call 714-5731965 or go to www.priorityposting.com P881624, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/2011 ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011095716 The following is/are doing business as: ALAKAZAM UPHOLSTERY 9955 Durant Dr. #104, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Rocio T. De Fortunat 9955 Durant Dr. #104, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 24, 2011: Rocio T. De Fortunat; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 07, 2011; Published: September 23, 30, October 07, 14, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011095727 The following is/are doing business as: LA MAISONWARE 1724 Bagley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Trevor Walters 1724 Bagley Ave., 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: Trevor Walters; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 07, 2011; Published: September 23, 30, October 07, 14, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011095687 The following is/are doing business as: ABRACADABRA UPHOLSTERY ENTERPRISES 911 9th St. #106, Santa Monica, CA 90403; Marjorie V. Arce 911 9th St. #106, Santa Monica, CA 90403; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Marjorie V. Arce; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 07, 2011; Published: September 23, 30, October 07, 14, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011095713 The following is/are doing business as: LA CAPITAL PARTNERS 433 N. Camden Dr. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; LA Capital Partners, LLC 433 N. Camden Dr. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 06, 2007: George Ivakhnik, Member/Manager; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 07, 2011; Published: September 23, 30, October 07, 14, 2011 LACC N/C FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103235 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CREATIVE PERSONAL MANAGEMENT 2) CREATIVE MEDIA MANAGEMENT 3) NOEL HOWARD AND ASSOCIATES, PERSONAL MANAGEMENT 4) NOEL HOWARD, PERSONAL MANAGEMENT 940 Westmount Dr. #107, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Noel Howard 940 Westmount Dr. #107, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 13, 2011: Noel J. Howard; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103242 The following is/are doing business as: 1) VOLUME, INC. 2) VOLUME ENERGY 3) VOLUME INDUSTIES 4) VOLUME ENTERTAIMENT 5) VOLUME MEDIA GROUP 6) VOLUME INVESTMENT FUND 9701 Wilshire Blvd. #10-flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Volume, Inc. 9701 Wilshire Blvd. #10-flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Bobby Dixon, Owner-CEO; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103607 The following is/are doing business as: FINAL FRONTIERS 9107 Wilshire Blvd. #450, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Andrew Williams, Jr. 15504 S. Western Ave. #201-22, Gardena, CA 90249; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Andrew Williams, Jr.; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C
BEVERLY HILLS T.S. No. 20110256 LOAN NO.: 1630395/SAVILLE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/5/2008 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JAQUELINE SAVILLE, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded 08/26/2008 in Book N/A Page N/A Inst. # 20081538353, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 6/29/2011 in Book Page Inst. # 20110878656 of said Officials Records, will SELL on 11/4/2011 at 09:00 AM: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA at public auction to the highest bidder for cash (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) (Note: Cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to UnionBanCal Mortgage Corporation) 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: 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: 999 NORTH DOHENY DRIVE #401 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN# 4340-027-056 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 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 $420,692.40. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal of the note secured by said deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The mortgage loan servicer, beneficiary, or authorized agent has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply because: The loan was not recorded during the period of January 1, 2003 to January 1, 2008 UnionBanCal Mortgage 8248 Mercury Court. M-520, PO BOX 85416 San Diego, California 92186-5416 858-
PUBLIC NOTICES 496-5484 UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION By: TONI SCANDLYN, ASST. VICE PRESIDENT P887731, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2011 —————————— TS No. T11-76719-CA / APN: 4340-024-107 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-19-1996. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described 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. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ X ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [ X ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: EBRAHIM COHEN DEBORAH SUZANNE COHEN Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. P.O. BOX 16128, TUCSON, AZ 85732-6128 866702-9658 Recorded 01-261996 as Instrument No. 96 150304 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Date of Sale:11-01-2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BLVD., POMONA, CALIFORNIA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $111,608.76 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 930 NORTH DOHENY DRIVE UNIT 210 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 A.P.N.: 4340-024-107 Legal Description: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST 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 Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges.
For Sales Information please contact PRIORITY POSTING AND PUBLISHING at HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.com" WWW.PRIORITYPOSTING.COM or (714) 5731965. REINSTATEMENT LINE: 866-702-9658 Date: 10-072011 CR Title Services, Inc. P.O. BOX 16128 TUCSON, AZ 85732-6128 STEPHANIE ABCEDE, TRUSTEE SPECIALIST Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P882075 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 448512CA Loan No. 3017028709 Title Order No. 755285 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04-06-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10-28-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04-18-2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20070928414, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: SOHA DARDASHTI, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $468,852.49 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 435 NORTH PALM DRIVE 102 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4342-033-013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid
foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 09-30-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASIMIR NUNEZ, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P884049 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 8011 Loan No. CRESCENT HEIGHTS BL Title Order No.10-83652-65 APN 5554-014-013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/29/2005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/28/2011 at 9:00AM, Parker Foreclosure Services, LLC as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/25/05 as document number 05-2048464 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Michael P. Bourseau, as Trustor, Alan Bess, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Legal description as more fully described in said deed of trust. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1114 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., 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 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: $815,619.14 (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 deliv-
ered 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 9/30/11 Parker Foreclosure Services, LLC, PO Box 2940, Ventura, CA 930022940, (800) 570-3500, Donald D. Parker, President P884254 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/2011 —————————— T.S. No. T10-60053-CA / APN: 4387-022-021 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-02-2005. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described 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. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ X ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [ X ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: BRAD G. JONES AND AILEEN A. JONES A/K/A AILEEN ALLADO-JONES, TRUSTEES OF THE JONES FAMILY TRUST DATED OCTOBER 22, 1999 Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. P.O. BOX 16128, TUCSON, AZ 85732-6128 866-702-9658 Recorded 12-13-2005 as Instrument No. 05 3052619 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Date of Sale:10-252011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BLVD., POMONA, CALIFORNIA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,800,326.99 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9650 CEDARBROOK DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 A.P.N.: 4387-022-021 Legal Description: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST 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
October 14, 2011 | Page 25 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 Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For Sales Information please contact PRIORITY POSTING AND PUBLISHING at WWW.PRIORITYPOSTING.CO M or (714) 573-1965. REINSTATEMENT LINE: 866-7029658 Date: 09-30-2011 CR Title Services, Inc. P.O. BOX 16128 TUCSON, AZ 857326128 STEPHANIE ABCEDE, TRUSTEE SPECIALIST Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P882744 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/2011 —————————— Order No: 106001098 TS No: G10-05089 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 5/27/2010, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as “Lien”), recorded on 5/28/2010 as instrument number 10-733546 in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 12/1/2010 as instrument number 101754682 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1367.1 and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 8/17/1981 as instrument number 81822183, WILL SELL on 10/21/2011, 10:30 A.M. at the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA at public auction to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the above referenced Lien. The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): Bahman Saghian, a married man as his sole and separate property. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property is purported to be: 268 Lasky Drive #204 Beverly Hills CA 90212, APN 4328006-057. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale is: $37,263.70. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on state or federal savings and
loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or the endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien, advances thereunder, with interest as provided in Declaration plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN “AS-IS” CONDITION. Witkin & Neal, Inc., is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party’s rights against the real property only. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 1367.4(c)4: “a non judicial foreclosure sale by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale.” Dated: 9/26/2011 Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee 5805 SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 670 VAN NUYS, CA 91411 (818) 8458808 By: Susan Paquette Trustee Sales Officer THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For sales information, call 714-5731965 or go to www.priorityposting.com P882530, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/2011 ——— NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: PAPILLES LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 6221 Franklin Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028-5201 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE - EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 10/14/11, BHC 259141 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011095721 The following is/are doing business as: EDIT24-7 1171 S. Robertson Blvd. #220, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Michael Paul Price 355 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Michael Price; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 07, 2011; Published: September 23, 30, October 07, 14, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011095691 The following is/are doing business as: VERA FASHION GROUP 1452 E. 89th Street., Los Angeles, CA 90002; Guadalupe Vera 1452 E. 89th St., Los Angeles, CA 90002; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Michael Price; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 07, 2011; Published: September 23, 30, October 07, 14, 2011 LACC N/C
Page 26 | October 14, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-453731-LL Order #: 110316173-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/1/2003. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARK ELLIOT SINGER Recorded: 10/14/2003 as Instrument No. 03 3042426 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 10/31/2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $147,616.15 The purported property address is: 930 N. DOHENY DR #306 W. HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Assessor’s Parcel No. 4340-024-117 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: w w w. p r i o r i t y p o s t i n g . c o m Reinstatement Line: 619-6457711 Ext. 3704 _________________________ _________________________ _ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report
agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0011780 10/7/2011 10/14/2011 10/21/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0055166 Title Order No. 11-0046297 Investor/Insurer No. 1695124803 APN No. 4339015-024 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/15/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by KAREN F. AFONIN A SINGLE WOMAN., dated 03/15/2004 and recorded 03/22/04, as Instrument No. 04 0665285, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 10/28/2011 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 964 LARRABEE STREET #102, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $80,214.33. 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. DATED: 10/07/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 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. ASAP# FNMA4079537 10/07/2011, 10/14/2011, 10/21/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1327896-15 APN: 4341-015-003 TRA: 02410 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8062 REF: Arianpour, Isaac IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED June 01, 2007. UNLESS
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 October 27, 2011, at 10:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded June 08, 2007, as Inst. No. 20071389586 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Isaac Arianpour and Parvaneh Arianpour, Trustees Of The Arianpour Family Trust, Dated August 8, 2000., 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 At the west side of the los angeles county courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 504 North Maple Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $1,024,345.77. 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. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 03, 2011. (R-391718 10/07/11, 10/14/11, 10/21/11) ————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No: H529628 CA Unit Code: H Loan No: 0013246202/DE PASSE Investor No: 251031207 AP #1: 5555-005-078 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: SUZANNE DE PASSE Recorded April 29, 2004 as Instr. No. 04-1051368 in Book
--- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded July 6, 2011 as Instr. No. 2011-0911761 in Book -- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED APRIL 23, 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 1100 ALTA LOMA 805, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069-2401 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express 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 as in said note provided, advances, if any, 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. Said sale will be held on: OCTOBER 27, 2011, AT 11:00 A.M. *AT THE WEST SIDE DOORS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 12720 NORWALK BLVD, NORWALK, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $636,489.26. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Date: October 3, 2011 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary KIMBERLY THORNE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 946343 PUB: 10/07/11, 10/14/11, 10/21/11 ————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 5322178 TS No.: CA1100228176 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4332?012?026 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/15/05. 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 October 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/22/05, as Instrument No. 05 1464645, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: MICHAEL MECHALY, SINGLE MAN AND MARISA TERRIQUEZ, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS,. 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) At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd. Pomona, CA.. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4332?012?026. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 442 SOUTH SWALL DRIVE, 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, 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 $1,073,899.20. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 09/30/11, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0190845 10/07/11,
10/14/11, 10/21/11 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 452199CA Loan No. 0680917143 Title Order No. 886255 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-22-2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10-28-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12/02/2004, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 04 3114107, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: DARYOUSH GOLSHAN, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $973,355.65 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2001 COLDWATER CANYON DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4387-024-001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 10-032011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee MARCO RIVERA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or w w w. p r i o r i t y p o s t i n g . c o m P880152 10/7, 10/14,
10/21/2011 ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011092461 The following is/are doing business as: MISS TEEN INDEPENDENCIA EL SALVADOR 1326 W. 92nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90044; Edith Merino 1326 W. 92nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90044; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Edith Merino; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 31, 2011; Published: September 23, 30, October 07, 14, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011099659 The following is/are doing business as: BRENNAN REALTY 11620 Wilshire Blvd. #943, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Keith Patrick Brennan 11740 Wilshire Blvd. #A-803, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 14, 2011: Keith Brennan; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 14, 2011; Published: September 23, 30, October 07, 14, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103268 The following is/are doing business as: 1) GUUFYBUTT T’S 2) TOOTSIE T’S 3) GOOFYBUTT TEE’S 4) TOOTSIE TEE’S 414 N. Camden #940, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Alana Sands 414 N. Camden #940, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Alana Sands; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103210 The following is/are doing business as: JOSEPH MARTIN HOTEL BEL-AIR 701 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077; Joseph Kendall 504 Walden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Joseph Kendall; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103212 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DUCK’S GUTS 2) THE DUCK’S GUTS 3348 E. 14th St., Los Angeles, CA 90023; Jacalyn Yoo 9924 Durant Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jacalyn Yoo; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103215 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CLUB PRIVE SALON 2) THE TROPHY LINE 10401 Wilshire Blvd. #-100-B, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Sharon Ladman 28241 Balking Dr., Agoura, CA 91301; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1985/2006: Sharon Ladman; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103220 The following is/are doing business as: 1) THE AFRICAN SAFARI SPECIALIST 2) AFRICAN SAFARI TRAVEL GROUP 245 S. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Beverly West Financial, Inc. 245 S. Doheny Dr. #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Dennis Monk, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103223 The following is/are doing business as: TRAMO @ HOME LOS ANGELES 345 W. Victoria St., Gardena, CA 90248; Tramo @ Home Inc. 345 W. Victoria St., Gardena, CA 90248; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Aref Khosravi, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103229 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LOU LOU HAIR 2) LOU LOU MAKE UP 1930 Ocean Ave. #306, Santa Monica, CA 90405; Louise Brady 1930 Ocean Ave. #306, Santa Monica, CA 90405; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 01, 2011: L. Brady; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103231 The following is/are doing business as: CID GROUP 90210 9107 Wilshire Blvd. #450, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; City Investment & Development Group, Inc. 9107 Wilshire Blvd. #450, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 01, 2011: Marcella Graham, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C
BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0054380 Title Order No. 11-0044709 Investor/Insurer No. 1698235096 APN No. 5554-021033 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by WENDY SYPHURS, A SINGLE WOMAN, dated 03/25/2005 and recorded 03/29/05, as Instrument No. 05 0715895, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 11/04/2011 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1203 N SWEETZER AVE APT 108, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 900693028. 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 $326,095.80. 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. DATED: 10/08/2011 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. ASAP# FNMA4079538 10/14/2011, 10/21/2011, 10/28/2011 ——————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 751173CA Loan No. 3012289066 Title Order No. 110352081-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-20-2006. 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 11-04-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-28-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06 2881511, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by:
PUBLIC NOTICES THOMAS M MATTHEWS AND, CAROL L MATTHEWS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: THAT PORTION OF LOT 21 OF TRACT 6774, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 70, PAGES 44 THROUGH 47 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF THAT CERTAIN COURSE IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 21, SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SAID TRACT NO. 6774, AS HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 7 34' 55'' EAST AND A LENGTH OF 88.34 FEET, SAID NORTHERLY TERMINUS BEING THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO LOUIS NOCHENSON, RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1957 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 145, IN BOOK 55713 PAGE 58 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF SAID CERTAIN COURSE AND ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LAND OF NOCHENSON, NORTH 7 34' 55'' WEST 40.00 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT IN SAID WESTERLY LINE; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE NORTH 1? 05' 00'' EAST 137.53 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 1 05' 00'' EAST 134.72 FEET TO THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO JACK AMES AND WIFE, RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 1957 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 1482, IN BOOK 56071 PAGE 383, OFFICIAL RECORDS; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO WILLIAM R. WILLIAMS AND WIFE, RECORDED ON AUGUST 9, 1958 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 905 IN BOOK D201 PAGE 338, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH 70 05' 54'' WEST 113.79 FEET; NORTH 86? 57' 57'' WEST 23.15 FEET AND SOUTH 76 02' 03'' WEST 61.77 FEET TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT; THENCE ALONG SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY, SOUTH 39 07' 20'' EAST 9.96 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE THEREIN CONCAVE WESTERLY TANGENT TO SAID LAST MENTIONED COURSE AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 87.80 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED WESTERLY BOUNDARY SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 47 44' 20'' AN ARC DISTANCE OF 73.15 FEET TO THE END OF
SAID CURVE; THENCE CONTINUING SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY TANGENT TO SAID CURVE, SOUTH 8 37' 00'' WEST 15.42 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO A LINE WHICH BEARS SOUTH 86? 47' 20'' WEST FROM THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH 86 47' 20'' EAST 165.10 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $3,763,792.26 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1280 ANGELO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4357-014007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 10-13-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee RIKKI JACOBS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-8926902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4100458 10/14/2011, 10/21/2011, 10/28/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 5302884 TS No.: CA1100227780 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4344?044?006 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/11/06. 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 November 3, 2011 at 11:30 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/24/06, as Instrument No. 06 0885749, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: HUSHANG MOLAYEM AND MARJANEH MOLAYEM, HUSBAND AND WIFE,. 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) At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd. Pomona, CA.. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4344?044?006. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 612 N CRESCENT DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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 $592,055.84. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 10/09/11, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0191222 10/14/11, 10/21/11, 10/28/11 ——————————Title No. 4397593 ALS No. 20104768 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED JANUARY 17, 2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On November 8, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., ASSOCIATION LIEN SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on January 21, 2011, as instrument number 20110115008, of the official records of Los Angeles County, California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA. The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 221 S. Gale Drive, #105, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Assessor's Parcel No. 4333029-037 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: Lucrecia Mendez, an unmarried woman subject to the effect of a quitclaim deed dated October 1, 2008, executed by Lucrecia Mendez, which purportedly conveys the land to Steve Sommers, recorded October 8, 2008 as instrument no. 20081803277 of official records, and subject to the effect of a quitclaim deed dated March 12,2009 executed by Steven Summers, which purportedly conveys the land to Lucrecia Mendez recorded March 30, 2009 as instrument no. 20090453283 of official records The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for
any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and Trust created by said lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $23,027.23. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: September 27, 2011 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: Rose Mantalozi, Trustee Officer P886075 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2011 —————————— Title No. 4674266 ALS No. 20107522 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED 3/1/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On 11/4/2011, at 9:00 AM., ASSOCIATION LIEN SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on 3/9/2011, as instrument number 20110358830, of the official records of Los Angeles County, California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA.. The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1131 Alta Loma Rd No 221, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Assessor's Parcel No. 5559-001071 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: Thierry Smadja, A single man The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and Trust created by said lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $14,980.85. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a
October 14, 2011 | Page 27 check drawn by a state or federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 9/29/2011 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 2072027 By: Elsie Canul, Trustee Officer P887103 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2011 ————————— Trustee Sale No. 451949CA Loan No. 3018155014 Title Order No. 877909 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08-02-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10-21-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08-162007, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 20071920357, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: EUGENE FRANK GIAQUINTO AND, MARGUERITE CARLUCCI GIAQUINTO, TRUSTEES OF THE GIAQUINTO REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BOULEVARD, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,411,201.30 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2717 DEEP CANYON DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4382-004-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the
following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 09-26-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASIMIR NUNEZ, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-8926902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P880309 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/2011 —————————— Title No. 4501905 ALS No. 2010-6455 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED OCTOBER 19, 2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On 10/25/2011, at 10:30 AM, ASSOCIATION LIEN SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on October 22, 2010, as instrument number 20101511618, of the official records of Los Angeles County, California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8787 Shoreham Dr No 410, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Assessor's Parcel No. 5559006-057 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: Hooman Shafazand, a sinle man. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and Trust created by said lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $31,114.56. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 9/26/2011 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 2072027 By: Carter Hall, Trustee Officer P882670 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/2011
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11666 Goshen Ave. 11730 Sunset Blvd. 1433 Armacost Ave.
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BRENTWOOD WILSHIRE 11640 Kiowa Ave.
CORRIDOR Newly Updated 10530-10540 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Wilshire Bl.
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Balcony, dishwasher, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Patio, stove, • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • a/c, heated pool, controlled access, elevator controlled ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ on-site laundry, prkg. Luxury Living access, on-site laundry, 1307 Barry Ave. with valet, parking. Close to 310/473-1509 Brentwood Village, lush garden SMALL QUIET BLDG. Shops & Restaurants. surrounding pool, • 310/826-4889 • gym, elevator, etc. • BRENTWOOD • Call: 310/470-4474 922 S. Barrington Av.
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872 S. Westgate Ave. Large & Bright. • WESTWOOD • Pool, a/c, balcony, 672 Kelton Ave. ****** 1 Bd.+1 Ba. fridge, stove, laundry X-St. Strathmore Hardwood floors, rm., prkg., intercom • • • • • • entry, elevator. patio, dishwasher, • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • C L O S E T O S H O P S Controlled access, parking, & R ESTAURANTS . parking, laundry facility. laundry facility, Close to U.C.L.A. 310/385-9169 310/207-1965 310/208-3085
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• 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Hardwood floors, pool, laundry facility, controlled access, prkg. Close to Brentwood Village.
Spacious, balcony, Penthouse with Most VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE Pool, sauna, fridge, Amazing, Unobstructed dishwasher intercom dishwasher, refrigerator, BEVERLY HILLS South Views. on-sight laundry entry, elevator, on-site 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. • 2 Master Suites w/ and parking. laundry, parking. 2 B d rm.+ Marble Baths 310/473-1509 310/841-2367 2 Bath • Separate Powder Rm Call Vangelis: 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.
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1343 Carmelina Ave.
120 S. Swall Dr.
• 310/247-1500 •
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9249 Burton Wy PH#502
B EVERLY H ILLS ••• ••• ••• ===== LIVING. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • Bachelor • • SANTA MONICA Balcony, dishwasher, Bright, on-site laundry, On-site parking. Close to transportation.
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8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled • 2 Bdrm.+ 2 Bath • Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, prkg. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Close to Cedars, restaurants, shopping & transportation.
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310/597-9750
808 4th St. elevator, intercom * * *** * 1 Bdrm. entry, on-site +1 Bath * * laundry, parking. * Large fireplace, * * * Please Call: balcony, dishwasher, 310/435-3693 intercom entry,
10905 Ohio Ave.
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Close To U.C.L.A. 310/477-6856 • 310/246-3889 •
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• Bachelor • Single
In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 170 N. Crescent Dr.
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3 BDRMS + 2.5 BATH Controlled access, BRENTWOOD Remodeled kitchen with laundry facility. 11933 Darlington Ave. Utilities Included. 2 B d r m . ==== granite counter tops & 323/851-3790 + 2 B a t h all new appliances. ==== Close to Everything. Spacious, balcony, New hardwood floors. dishwasher, refrigerator, Large living room with NORTH OF on-sight laundry floor to ceiling windows BURTON WAY and parking. 1 Blk. East of Doheny and breathtaking views. 310/473-1509 1 BEDROOM Master suite includes Clean, bright, nice size his/her bathroom with apartments. Swimming **CENTURY CITY** granite counters, private pool, laundry facilty 2220 S. Beverly Glen elevator entry to unit, and gated garage. • 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. • central air, w/d hook-up Call 310/276-9871 • • S i n g l e • • Large patio off living/ dining rooms, pool, BEVERLY HILLS • • L o t s o f • • parking in gated subNewly Remodeled Character & Charm! 2 BDRMS + 2 BATHS Alcove fireplace, fridge, t e r r a n e a n g a r a g e . Hardwood floors, new laundry facility, gated Limited access bldg. $3,850/MO. parking, intercom kitchen, central air & entry and more. heat, laundry, parking.
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Bev. Hills • 90210 ==== LIGHT+BRIGHT 2+2.5 • 310/440-5051 • Front Facing 2 Bath
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Fireplace, balcony, •• •• •• •• W E S T W O O D ••EWLY wet bar, dishwasher, N R EMODELED 1409 Midvale Ave. • WESTWOOD • elevator, laundry facility, • 2 B drm.+ 2 B ath • 12424 TeXaS Ave. •• • • • 10933 Rochester Ave. covered garge. • • • • • • Jr. Executive • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. Upscale, Bright, Single Gorgeous & Spacious. • • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Very Nice Unit. • • 818/669-1990 With Pool, balcony, •• •• Dishwasher, Spacious, balcony, •• central air, fireplace, balcony, on-site a/c, fireplace, pool, A/C, pool, intercom In The HEART of stove, elevator, laundry, covered prkg. BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE controlled access, intercom entry, prkg. entry, laundry facility, 310/654-1507 elevator, parking. laundry fac., parking. 170 N. Crescent Dr. • 310/476-2181 • Close to U.C.L.A. Close To U.C.L.A. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Close to shopping.
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RICHLY REDONE FRONT APT NEW CONSTRUCTION 4 BDRM + 3.5 BATH New kitchen with granite 2 BDRM, 2.5 BATH countertops, new appli1,327 S.F. with all stainless ances, new baths,new steel appliances, washer/ wood flooring, closets dryer in unit. Lower unit galore, huge living room, in rear of the building large dining room, washer and includes patio. & dryer, central air/ heat, 310/775-5226 bar-b-que and sun on roof, 2 car garage with storage,security building. • BRENTWOOD • 419 S. Palm Dr. 922 S. Barrington Av. Gina 310/600-2997 • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • $ 4,000 a month Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, BEVERLY HILLS elevator, laundry facility, BEAUTIFUL covered garge.
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DELUXE 2 BDRM + W E S T W O O D 2 BATH UPPER 1380 Midvale Ave. Granite kitchen & bath, • 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. h a r d w o o d f l o o r s , • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. beautiful patio, lots of • 2 Bd. +2 Ba. closet space, new paint Pool, elevator, laundry on-site, parking. controlled access, onNO PETS sight laundry, parking. Close to U.C.L.A. 923 WOOSTER ST. 310/473-1509 Call 310/657-3717
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Patio, stove, controlled access, on-site laundry, prkg. 1307 Barry Ave.
310/473-1509 SMALL QUIET BLDG.
• Condo Lease • C E N T U RY View. 24hr. doorman, valet, pool, spa, gym. New S.S. TO W E R S appliances, carpet, blinds. CONDO Beautiful View Marble bath ctrs., many 2 BR. + 2 BA. closets, balcony, wet bar, Recently remodeled. washer/dryer, central Full service building. air, 2-sub parking. $4,200/Month NEAR WESTWOOD VILLAGE. 310/294-0806
310/721-8248
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BEVERLY HILLS • BURTON WAY • 3 Bd.+Den+ 21/2 Ba. 2,200 SQ. FT. Fireplace, washer/dryer hook-ups, new floors and carpet, central air, balcony, 2-parking. NO pets. $3,500/MO. Call 310/777-0349
BEVERLY HILLS DUPLEX 2 ND F LR , 2 C AR G ARAGE
8733 CLIFTON WAY Spacious 1,800 sq.ft.
Large living, formal d i n i n g / den, hardwd floors, new central air/ BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. heat, elegant 2 new 1017 S. SHERBOURNE baths, backyard, patio.
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$3,500/MO. Call 213/804-3761
$2,950/MO. Call 310/277-6377
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BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS • BURTON WAY • 8747 Clifton Way 1 Bd.+Den+11/2 Ba. 2 BDRM. + 2 BATH
LARGE STUDIO Facing Courtyard, $2,195/MO. 1,600 SQ. FT. Newly Redecorated. Fireplace, washer/dryer Central air, dishwasher, No Pets microwave, parking, hook-ups, hardwood $1,250MO. laundry facility, gated floors, new carpet, Call 310/653-2551 central air, balcony, entry, elevator, upgraded 2-parking. NO Pets kitchen, rooftop patio. Ron:310/990-1730 SANTA MONICA $2,500/MO. CUTE STUDIOS Call 310/777-0349 Prime location. 7 blocks BEVERLY HILLS to the beach, 3 blocks DOHENY/OLYMPIC BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,950 to 3rd St. Promenade. 9583 ALCOTT ST. Newly Remodeled Close to bus & shopping * SPACIOUS * unit w/ updated kitch. $1,195/MO 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Spacious & Light. Hrwd. Partly Furnished Balcony, bar, fireplace, in dining, 2-a/c’s, ceiling Call 310/653-2551 fans, 2-entrances, New stove, central A/C prkg. No pets. QUIET,
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Pool, Security Staff, (No Calls after 8 PM) Doorman & Houseman, Switchboard BEV. HILLS ADJ 3 BDRM, 2 BATH Tennis, Fitness Center CENTURY PARK EAST D e l u x e S p a c i o u s Business Center Call: 323/653-8428
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2 Bdrm + Den, corner unit w/2 balconies. Remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops and marble bathrooms. Remodeled wood flrs to living, den & dining. $3,400/MO. Available October 1st. Call 310/203-0422
HANCOCK PARK ADJ
Upper Duplex
NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY
With large view balcony, Call for latest properties formal dining room, lots CENTURY PARK EAST of storage, cuboards & HIGH FLOOR built-in closets, central $2,650/MONTH air, hardwood floors, 1 BDRM, 1 BATH fireplace and appliances. New Hardwood Floors, Great location, quiet street. Stainless Steel Kitchen, Must see to appreciate. Jumbo Refrigerator Extra
Absolutely Beautiful! $2,850/MO. Call 323/744-1034 or 323/655-5333
Large Bedroom Walk-in Closet, Tub and Stall Shower. Partial Ocean Views. No Balcony Available December
LUXURY 3 BEDROOM DUPLEX APARTMENT ————— ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ • BEVERLY HILLS • LARGE CORNER Bay windows, new 2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. CONDO kitchen, wall-to-wall X-LARGE LUXURY APT. $3,650/MONTH carpet, owner occupied. Professionally deco- 2 Bed+Den+2 Baths rated. All new interior. No garage. Retired Hrwd., drapes, granite High Floor, 2 Large Balconies Renovated, Granite professional couple kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d Hardwood Floors hook-ups, hi-ceilings. preferred. No Smokers. 310/271-6811 BEVERLY HILLS $3,000/MO. Cell: 310/994-4122 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATHS Call 323/829-2933 Must see! 439 S. Rexford $3,200/Month
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SOUTH MAPLE DR. Spacious 3 Bd.+2 Ba. Hrwd. flrs., granite ctrs., eat-in kitch., wet bar, balcony, lots of closet space, central air, 2-sub parking. $2,950/MO.
Remodeled Kitchen+ Baths. Granite ctrs., hardwood+marble floors, central air, good closet space, new fridge+ stove, patio, laundry facility, 2-prkg.
310/653-2551
310/922-2061
BEVERLY HILLS 3 Bd.+2 Ba. • $2,550
1,500 + S.F. PENTHOUSE Beverly & Palm Hardwood Floors
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MENT 2011103235 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CREATIVE PERSONAL MANAGEMENT 2) CREATIVE MEDIA MANAGEMENT 3) NOEL HOWARD AND ASSOCIATES, PERSONAL MANAGEMENT 4) NOEL HOWARD, PERSONAL MANAGEMENT 940 Westmount Dr. #107, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Noel Howard 940 Westmount Dr. #107, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 13, 2011: Noel J. Howard; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103241 The following is/are doing business as: MELODY INTERIOR DESIGN 911 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Melody Soleimani 911 BEVERLY HILLS N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; WELL MAINTAINED BLDG. business is conducted by: AN INDI1 BDRM, 1 BATH The VIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun 818/422-3755 to transact business under the $1,195/MO. name(s) listed herein: Melody 1/2 Month Free Rent Soleimani; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 21, (OAC) 2011; Published: September 30, 21, 2011 LACC N/C New carpet, laundry, October 07, 14,——— A/C, parking, Cats ok. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011103242 The following is/are Call 310/278-8999 doing business as: 1) VOLUME, INC. 2) VOLUME ENERGY 3) VOLUME INDUSTIES 4) VOLUME ENTERTAI5) VOLUME MEDIA GROUP 6) BEVERLY HILLS MENT VOLUME INVESTMENT FUND 9701 LUXURY UNITS Wilshire Blvd. #10-flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Volume, Inc. 9701 Wilshire • SINGLES Blvd. #10-flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 1 business is conducted by: A COR/2 block N.of Wilshire The • 1 BEDROOMS PORATION, registrant(s) has NOT Upper unit with stove, begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Bobby Dixon, • 2 BEDROOMS fridge, hardwood flrs., Owner-CEO; Statement is filed with the of Los Angeles: September 21, Hardwood flrs/Carpets with 1 covered parking County 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C space. No pets. ——— $1,145/MO. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEFrom MENT 2011103607 The following is/are Utilities Included. doing business as: FINAL FRONTIERS Shown by appointment Wilshire Blvd. #450, Beverly Hills, 323/653-2551 9107 CA 90210; Andrew Williams, Jr. 15504 S. Western Ave. #201-22, Gardena, CA 310/966-1014 90249; The business is conducted by: BEVERLY HILLS ADJ AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT to transact business under the 911 Wooster Apt.#4 begun name(s) listed herein: Andrew Spacious & Beautiful Williams, Jr.; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C stove, fridge, parking ——— BUSINESS NAME STATERobertson/Burton Way & laundry facility. Lovely FICTITIOUS MENT 2011090888 The following is/are quiet neighborhood. doing business as: 1) ANCON COMMUNICATIONS 2) ANCON PUBLIC $1,100/MO. RELATIONS & MARKETING 253 1 BEDROOM Los Angeles, CA 90024; Burgos Call 805/379-2000 Conway, Communications, LLC 253 Conway Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; The busi$1,450/MO. ness is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has Elevator, stall shower BEVERLY HILLS begun business under the Spacious & Bright name(s)to transact listed herein October 16, + tub, large closet, A/C Burgos, Principal; SINGLE w/ Balcony 2006: Yanka is filed with the County of Los ceiling fan, balcony, New hrwd. flrs., full kitch., Statement Angeles: September 21, 2011; Published: September 30, October controlled access, dining area, fridge, stove, 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— a/c, laundry facility, prkg. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEquiet building, no pets. $1,095 • Most Util. Paid MENT 2011106579 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CONNECT FORE Call 424/249-3012 310/276-2295 2) CONNECT FORE TECHNOLOGY 3) FORE I.T. STRATEGIES 4) or 323/252-5600 Cell: 310/892-6010 CONNECT CONNECT FORE COMMUNICATIONS 5) CONNECT FORE STUDIOS 6) CONNECT FORE SOLUTIONS 7) CONNECT FORE I.T. CONSULTING 8) MELROSE NATIVE 9) MELROSE NATIVE STUDIOS 10) MELROSE NATIVE PRODUCTIONS 11) W D O MELROSE NATIVE FILMS 12) MELROSE N N r A NATIVE MEDIA 13) MELROSE NATIVE r Tou R G PICTURES 14) MELROSE NATIVE STOo G IN y a RIES 15) MELROSE NATIVE CREATIVE b le 16) MELROSE CREATIVE NATIVE 459 N e du E m N. Ogden Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90036; o he P C Anthony Sanico 459 N. Ogden Dr., Los O Sc Angeles, CA 90036; Anastasiya Sanico o 459 N. Ogden Dr., Los Angeles, CA lt l 90036; The business is conducted by: Ca HUSBAND AND WIFE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Anthony Sanico; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 27, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011104079 The following is/are doing business as: MANDEL BEAUTY PRODUCTS 9744 Wilshire Blvd. #410, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Mark Alexander Mandel, MD 261 S. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mark Alexander Mandel, MD.; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 22, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ———
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laundry on each floor, elevator, 2-car parking. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Great manager on-site Remodeled DuplexSorry No Pets. *BEVERLY HILLS* Upper With /Large $2,200 & Up FRENCH CHATEAU Private Balcony Call 310/278-6640 342 N. PALM DR. LARGE 3 BDRMS + Den 2 BEDROOM + DEN + 2 New Bathrooms. + 2.5 BATHROOM Dinning Room and Living Upper with balcony, Room. New Granite Kitchen. *KELEMEN* Granite kitchen, marble Hardwood floors. Fireplace. floors, jacuzzi tub with A/C, Oven, Refrigerator REAL ESTATE separate steam shower. and Washer/Dryer in unit. (310) 966-0900 Deluxe Unit. all listings are on Near Beverly Center. On $3,400/MO. Lovely Quiet Street. NO PETS. centurycityliving.com (Minimum 2 year lease) 8426 WEST 4TH STREET Valet and Guest By appointment only Parking. Huge Heated $2,950/MO.
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MENT 2011094123 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SOFTWARE PC SOLUTIONS 2) DPH SOFTWARE SERVICES 7400 Sepulveda Blvd. #113, Van Nuys, CA 91405; Don Hainesworth 7400 Sepulveda Blvd. #113, Van Nuys, CA 91405; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Don Hainesworth; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 02, 2011; Published: September 30, October 07, 14, 21, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011109878 The following is/are doing business as: 1) TIP ESSENTIALS, INC. 2) TEI SPA ESSENTIALS 11729 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Tip Essentials, Inc. 11729 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 01, 2007: Pei Eichel, Ceo/Founder; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 03, 2011; Published: October 14, 21, 28, November 04, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011110871 The following is/are doing business as: ELITE PERSONAL SEARCH 350 S Beverly Dr. #220, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Active Singles, LLC 10100 Santa Monica Blvd. #410, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 08, 2006: Jeremy Milken, Manager; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 05, 2011; Published: October 14, 21, 28, November 04, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011110873 The following is/are doing business as: MYSENIORCARE 350 S Beverly Dr. #220, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Senior Care Directory, LLC 1250 4th St. 5th Flr., Santa Monica, CA 90401; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jeremy Milken, Manager; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 05, 2011; Published: October 14, 21, 28, November 04, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011110879 The following is/are doing business as: 1) EMERSON RYDER 2) EMERSON & RYDER 414 N. Camden #940, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Alana Sands 414 N. Camden #940, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Alana Sands; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 05, 2011; Published: October 14, 21, 28, November 04, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011110885 The following is/are doing business as: ARCHITECTURA 9520 W. Olympic Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Jonathan Massaband 9520 W. Olympic Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jonathan Massaband; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 05, 2011; Published: October 14, 21, 28, November 04, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011110895 The following is/are doing business as: 1) TA INVESTORS 2) SELL MY GOLD NOW 2360 Mariscal Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90046; Tucker Simmons 2360 Mariscal Ln., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Aleksandr Drogobetski 2360 Mariscal Ln., Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Aleksandr Drogobetski; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 05, 2011; Published: October 14, 21, 28, November 04, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011095698 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BRIA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 2) ASIA GLOBAL IMPORTERS & DISTRIBUTORS 3) AIS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 4) GLOBAL PACIFIC IMPORTERS & DISTRIBUTORS 5) OVERSEAS LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT COMPANIES 6) GLOBAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT COMPANIES 7) ASX PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 13900 Tahiti Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; Global Unified Trading Companies, Inc. 13900 Tahiti Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Isaac Hakim, Chairman-President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 07, 2011; Published: September 23, 30, October 07, 14, 2011 LACC N/C
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From the Publisher CLIF SMITH BEVERLY HILLS–CENTER OF FASHION Famed couturier Valentino two years ago proclaimed, “Rodeo Drive is the most important fashion street in the world” as he accepted his award on our Rodeo Drive Committee's famed “Walk of Style.” This year, international supermodel, actress and entrepreneur Iman, and acclaimed Italian fashion house, Missoni, will receive the coveted plaque to be placed along Rodeo. This week, the annual delegation of Beverly Hills notables to New York City led by Mayor Barry Brucker again hosted the CEO's and leaders of the world's greatest fashion houses. We invite–they come. We are a key part of their world, even thousands of miles away. They know it and they come each year to get an update about this supremely important investment they have in Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills' celebration of Fashion's Night Out tops everywhere except Manhattan for impact, importance and patronage. Last night, the greatest costume designers of the Italian opera world premiered their other-worldly creations in “Il Teatro alla Moda,” the new exhibit curated by our fledgling Annenberg Center for the Arts (the old Post Office) and located in the new MGM building. You really need to see this. Next week, the French government brings the finest of French jewelry to town in a private showing. The Courier is a sponsor of the exhibit. Throughout our City, fashion reigns supreme as it should–and not just on Rodeo Drive. Canon, Dayton, Brighton, Beverly Drive, Santa Monica Boulevard–all feature the finest collections of fashions found anywhere in the world with one hugely unique feature: they are in Beverly Hills. Added to this is the fact that our stores are not just for the richest, but we feature merchants with goods in all price ranges. The net result is well over $1 billion in retail sales every year. That is a staggering amount of money. Is this simply “rich people playing?” No. This is big business and it is what pays for most of the cost of our police, fire, streets, services and indirectly even our schools. It directly employs thousands and thousands of people and provides the livelihood for countless others. Recall the scene from The Devil Wears Prada wherein Meryl Streep lambasts snooty too-smart-for-the-world Anne Hathaway's shabbily-dressed (at the time) character. Streep (thinly disguised from Vogue's Anna Wintour) gives her a one minute dissertation on the jobs, the factories, the businesses, the benefits the fashion industry creates. A chastened Hathaway then, of course, performs her “ugly duckling into a swan” metamorphosis and emerges as the glam of the glams. In today's Courier, we welcome Fashion Director Tawny Sanders' latest installment. No publication comes close to covering Beverly Hills including its fashion icons like The Courier does. We don't just print pretty pictures, we work at the center of the industry–the Beverly Hills fashion industry. It's why so many people come here. It's a huge part of what makes Beverly Hills “Beverly Hills.” It's one reason our readership is sky-high and growing. We commend everyone in our City who supports our fashion industry and we particularly commend our annual trade delegation to New York. The delegation is comprised of the mayor, some City officials, representatives of the Chamber of Commerce like President Bruce Schulman of Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills, the Conference & Visitors Bureau, and our leading hoteliers. Some in the City may dismiss this trip as a boondoggle. It is not. It is three to four days of 16 hours of meetings, promotions and working. Our team works hard pitching our City. No one works harder at it than our mayors–Brucker this year; Jimmy Delshad last year; Linda Briskman a few years ago. They keep our profile high and they bring back business. Without hotels full of guests and our tourism taxes growing, we also think it is time for this particular City Council to return to honoring the decades-old commitment to our business community which they rescinded earlier this year. But that's a topic for another day. We think Valentino was correct. Beverly Hills is the center. The Courier is proud to play its part. POLICE BLOTTER and closet, and stole items. Loss $5,770 BURGLARY Occurred between 11 p.m. on Occurred about 2:40 a.m. on 10/2 and 8:15 p.m. on 10/3 in 10/3 in 300 block of S. Beverly 100 block of N. Crescent Dr. Dr. Suspect: Male Black, 40, Unknown suspect entered unse5'06'', 200, black hair and brown cured subterranean garage, eyes–forced open secured park- opened victim’s vehhicle and ing booth window with his hands stole property. Loss $515 and stole miscellaneous change. Occurred between 1 and 8:30 Loss $1 a.m. on 10/4 in 100 block of N. Occurred between 9/3 and 10/3 Hamilton Dr. Unknown suspect in 200 block of S. Gale Dr. smashed victim’s front driver’s Unknown suspect entered loca- windshield and stole property. tion, ransacked master bedroom Loss $350
Occurred between 10:30 a.m. on 10/3 and 11:45 a.m. on 10/4 in 100 block of N. Hamilton Dr. Unknown suspect smashed window of victim’s vehicle. Occurred between 8:50 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on 10/8 in 200 block of S. Le Doux Rd. Unknown suspect cut screen to open kitchen window, entered residence and ransacked multiple rooms and stole property. Loss $190 Occurred between 1 p.m. on 10/7 and 1 p.m. on 10/8 in 100 block of N. Oakhurst Dr. Unknown suspect entered residence via unlocked door and stole property. Loss $180 Occurred between 2 and 3 p.m. on 10/3 in 400 block of N. Canon Dr. Unknown suspect stole property inside trunk of victim’s vehicle. Loss $1,600 Occurred between 12:54 and 11 p.m. on 8/26 in 400 block of N. Oakhurst Dr. Unknown suspect stole package left in front of victim’s door. Loss $1,100 Occurred between noon and 1 p.m. on 10/4 in 200 block of S. Beverly Dr. Unknown suspect entered unlocked office suite and stole laptop from victim’s desk. Loss $2,250 ATTEMPTED ROBBERY Occurred about 12:45 p.m. on 10/4 in 200 block of N. Crescent Dr. Suspect: Male Black, 35, 5'10'', 160, black hair–knocked on victim’s door and stated he needed to fix water pipes, then attempted to force his way into apartment. ASSAULT Occurred between 2:30 and 3 p.m. on 9/30 in 300 block of S. Elm Dr. Suspect #1: Male Black, 14, black hair and brown eyes. Black, 14, black hair and brown eyes–touched victim’s breast over clothing against her will.
LETTERS Thank you for being unrelenting in putting forward information on the actions of our mayor. I am having a hard time accepting that we have an elected steward of the people sworn to uphold the interests of our City and its residents who is aligning with the MTA to tunnel under our sole high school and the houses of residents. How will this effect the physical integrity of these and adjacent houses and their market value? We are talking about people's homes and their lives! Mr. mayor, do you want that tunnel under your home or under your neighbor's home? If the mayor's thrust is not to protect Beverly Hills and its residents, and he is openly adversarial to the Board of Education and its efforts to thwart tunneling under the high school...then in whose interest is he acting? As to Willie Brien and Julian Gold, who support the mayor on this issue (in violation of their campaign promises), they may feel powerful as a majority on the City Council. However, in the context of the entire community, they are a minority of three. Christine Skirmuntt Ford ****** What a difference 100 votes in an election can make. Instead of electing Nancy
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Rabbi Jacob Pressman YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW I am blessed with a good friend, in Florida, Rabbi Jack Riemer, who in his sermon raised some fascinating questions, and I am taking the liberty of sharing some with you. •25 years ago, we all wanted to have long hair. .......Today, most of us would be satisfied, if we just had hair. •25 years ago, we were all into acid. .......Today, we are all into antacid. •25 years ago we all wanted to go out to a hip joint. .......Today, we’re all afraid we may soon need a new hip joint. •25 years ago, we all yearned to look like Marlin Brando. .......Today, unfortunately, most of us look like Marlin Brando. •When I was young, closets were for putting things into. .......Now they are for coming out of. •When I was young, a chip was a piece of wood, .......And hardware was hardware, .......And software had not been invented yet, .......When I was young, “aids” were kids who helped out in the school office, or who volunteered in the hospital, not the name of a disease. •When I was young, there was no xerox, no radar, no contact lenses, no credit cards, no computers, no dual career families, no mutual funds, no VCRs and no DVDs. •When I was young, when we spoke about ‘the pill’, we meant aspirin. •When I was young people got married first and THEN they lived together. •A few years ago, if you wanted to see a movie, you had to go to a theatre. .......Now every film that you want to see is available to you on your cell phone. If you wanted to read a book, you had to go to the library or bookstore. .......Now you have E books, and you can read them on your computer or phone. At the rate we are going, in a few more years, children will ask their parents: “Mommy, what’s a cell phone?” We live in a fast changing world in which the time between when a new invention comes in and you simply have to have it, and the time when this new invention goes out and you no longer need it, has become shorter and shorter. And so we are all like passengers on a subway that is hurtling down the tracks, at many miles per second, and so we clutch on to the straps above our heads for support, as the train goes faster and faster and faster. Krasne and have a pro-City tri- been told, Brucker knows, umvirate, we now have a pro- Korlin knows, etc. The last I spending uninterested trio on heard, they were studying the simple issues. Perhaps in two problem. years we will smarten up. Again, only uninterested Needless to say ,rooms at individuals in the safety of all our parks are a disaster (BH pedestrians would “study the HS as well). Instead of correct- problem.” It shouldn't take ing this problem, our pro- more than a minute to deterspending trio are going to revis- mine Segways must go on the it the unnecessary Roxbury Park streets, not on the sidewalks. idea. Bicycles are not allowed On a different topic, my on the sidewalks, perhaps DOT street is an asphalt disaster with can make sure its officers ticket markings by SCE, Gas Co., etc., those bicycles instead of a lot cracked and bumpy. So, I of other unnecessary parking asked the new city manager tickets. about taking care of the probRegarding the tour vehilem. He ever so kindly referred cles, Herb Wallerstein was me to someone else more savy partly correct in his letter. The on the subject. The response fact is that they are endangerwas that my street is due to be ing our streets with stops as asphalted in 2016. What can I they make a turn and change say? In other words, every lanes so as to have a better decision is set in concrete in view of a particular house, plus this City, no one has the time to the number of buses is ridicuthink, regardless of absurd lous. One “change lane salaries and the number of per- against traffic” is for sure is at sonnel. I guess they know Greystone mansion. they are here to stay and the I would like to ask The famous trio is not about to Courier to make a study of what price BH residents are paying make any changes. In the meantime, this “best by having to tolerate the traffic of the best” City is asphalting jams, see tourists walking streets that are not in need of it around our homes, parking as for e.g. Cynthia, and a few issues, etc. versus the benefit months ago Elevado and today reaped by the vendors by our Doheny. In a display of con- “going all out” to help them. I tempt and after The Courier don't think there is a real published an article by Nancy income advantage. I believe Kraft that the City was about to this “extravaganza” of BH is pave a perfectly fine street, the detrimental and unfounded monetarily. City did it today anyway. As the saying goes this is a Once more Segways have inundated our streets, DOT has no-brainer. Pablo Nankin, MD
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