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www.bhcourier.com GIVING THANKS— Members of the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club enjoy the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at Roxbury Park and hosted by the Beverly Hills F i r e m e n ’ s Association. Deputy Fire Chief Mark Embrey and Fire Captain Ken Signorio serve turkey with all the trimmings to: seated (from left) Eileen Silver, Lily Muller, and Lisel Bernstein.

THIS ISSUE

BHHS cross country members qualify for state ﬁnals in Woodward Park. 4

Appointees to the Citizens Commission on Jail Violence meet. 4

Pets 90210 will hold an adoption event on Dec. 4 at Roxbury Park. 5

The Peninsula Beverly Hills holds an Emily Post meet and greet book party. 5

Swarovski unveils sparkling holiday decorations on Rodeo Drive. 8 •Fashion •Health & Wellness •Arts & Entertainment •Birthdays

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Planning Commission Denies Gateway Project Application By Marla Schevker The Beverly Hills Planning Commission voted unanimously 4-0-1, with Commissioner Nan Cole absent, to deny a four-story, 65-foot-tall, mixed-use project proposed for the former railway property at the west corner of Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevard. Commissioner Noah

Furie made the motion and Commissioner Brian Rosenstein seconded the motion to deny the project. The Planning Commission also unanimously said it does not support the zone change request from the T1 (transporta(see ‘GATEWAY PROJECT,’ page 21)

Bocelli Launches Foundation With Beverly Hilton Concert Andrea Bocelli will cele- be a grant-making body supportbrate the launch of The Andrea ing two types of programs – Bocelli Foundation with cock- those that alleviate poverty, and tails, dinner and a live perform- those that help people overcome ance at The b a r r i e r s Beverly Hilton caused by illon Dec. 9. ness, or disThe benefit ability. concert is proThe founduced by the dation will aclocal event tively seek to production identify innocompany Stuvative and diomusica original projUSA and Jo ects. Champa. The “I feel very event will also strongly about feature record helping peoproducer and ple make the composer most of the Andrea Bocelli David Foster, world we live R&B soul in,” Bocelli singer Heather Headley, opera said. “I was born with poor eyesoprano Anna Maria Martinez sight and became completely and other surprise guests. (see ‘BOCELLI,’ page 9) The Bocelli Foundation will

By John L. Seitz If Fred Hayman is rightfully described as the “father of Rodeo Drive,” perhaps Beverly High alumnus John Carroll might arguably garner the same title when it comes to the newlook Cañon Drive. “After a great deal of soul searching on 1996, we decided to move our store from Rodeo to Cañon for two main reasons: our 40-year lease had expired and we had the chance to finally buy our own free-standing building and redesign our new store from

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By Marla Schevker The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Educated voted 4-1 to pass the first interim budget with a positive certification. Boardmember Myra Lurie dissented because she said she felt the budget proposed deficit spending. Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Alex Cherniss said district expenditures will remain stable for the 2011/2012 year, but district revenue will be cut by almost $5 million through

“no fault” of the district. The district will no longer be receiving the one-time stimulus funds it received last year. Federal revenue to the district in 2010/2011 was approximately $4.5 million and the revenue for the 2011/2012 year will be about $1.8 million. The County Assessor’s office is projecting the district will receive 1 percent in property tax revenue, an increase of .5 percent from last year. “We have a healthier budget (see ‘INTERIM BUDGET,’ page 7)

Karen Christiansen Found Guilty On Four Felony Counts

George Christy, Page 6 The Swans Are Back At The Hotel Bel-Air After Two Years Of Renovations, With Wolfgang Puck Welcoming Guests To His Grand New Dining Room Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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First Rodeo And Now On Cañon, Board Of Education Approves Carroll & Co. Leaves Its Imprint First Interim Budget

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By Marla Schevker Reporting from Dept. 102 of the Los Angeles County Superior Court On Monday, former BHUSD Director of Planning and Facilities Karen Christiansen was found guilty of four counts of felony conflict of interest. Christiansen was taken into custody in lieu of a $400,000 bail and released Tuesday after the bail had been paid. Christiansen’s attorney Philip Kaufler told Judge Stephen Marcus he didn’t believe Christiansen to be a flight risk because she attended every hearing for the criminal case “faithfully” and requested a lower bail amount and monitor-

ing. Kaufler said before the felony convictions, Christiansen had not been found guilty of any crime and told the judge “in our view (the criminal case) is retaliation of the civil lawsuit.” Judge Marcus said he had to raise her bail, from the original $200,000 set last January, because a felony conviction is a “totally different ballgame” and white-collar crimes are considered “serious.” The 12-person jury deliberated almost two full days before returning its verdict against Christiansen and finding true an “ex(see ‘CHRISTIANSEN,’ page 21)

ARE YOU HEARING HOLIDAY BELLS RINGING?—Heidi Klum celebrated gift shopping on QVC at the Four Seasons Hotel. Not to be missed are the beautiful shops in Beverly Hills offering exciting new merchandise for the season. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6 and check his Pick of the Week on page 15. Photos by Janet Gough /Celebrity Photo

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SUMMARY NOTICE NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT A VIEW RESTORATION PROGRAM FOR THE TROUSDALE ESTATES AREA OF THE CITY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 6, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, the Council of the City of Beverly Hills will consider adopting an ordinance entitled “Ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills amending the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to adopt a view restoration program for the Trousdale Estates area of the City.” A summary of that Ordinance follows: Summary of Ordinance An Ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills amending the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to adopt a view restoration program for the Trousdale Estates area of the City. Trousdale Estates is defined in the zoning code as all property located north of Doheny Road and east of Schuyler road, except that land zoned R-1.X, and that portion of lot A of the Doheny Ranch Tract northwesterly of Tract Numbers 24485 and 24486, commonly referred to as the Greystone Mansion Property. The City’s intent in developing a view restoration ordinance is to restore and preserve certain views from substantial disruption by the growth of privately owned vegetation while also providing for the following important City goals: residential privacy and security; garden quality of the City; safety and stability of the hillsides; and, importance of trees and vegetation in the City as an integral part of a sustainable environment. The ordinance proposes to achieve these goals by establishing view criteria and a review process with an emphasis on early neighbor resolution of view restoration complaints. The ordinance includes four main components: 1. View Regulations (includes definitions and findings that must be made by a reviewing authority); 2. Exemption Area (establish parameters for foliage not subject to the regulations); 3. Review Process (multi-step process including Initial Neighbor Outreach and Mediation that could result in a Planning Commission or City Council decision); 4. Enforcement (one-time enforcement of a City decision with any costs borne by property owner receiving the decision to restore a view). Trousdale Estates neighbors with view issues may address their issues in any manner they choose; however, if a property owner wishes to preserve the opportunity to have a case heard by the Planning Commission, the City's review process must be completed. Application fees for a City view restoration permit hearing before the Planning Commission would be borne by the view owner (property owners alleging disruption of views). Costs for restoring views, e.g. tree trimming, could be borne by the view owner or foliage owner (property owner with foliage alleged to disrupt a view), depending on when resolution is reached and the level of participation by the foliage owner. This is a separate ordinance from an ordinance adopted by the City Council in August, 2011, that established additional maximum height regulations for fences and hedges on certain slopes between properties in Trousdale Estates. Guidelines to the view restoration ordinance are being developed by staff and will be discussed by the Planning Commission on December 19, 2011 at or after 1:30 p.m. A certified copy of the entirety of the text of the Ordinance is available in the office of the City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 and is available for public inspection at that location. Interested persons can contact the Planning Department at any time by calling (310)285-1135.

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December 8, 2011 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

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Council Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2011, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider: A request for a Tentative Parcel Map (No. 71711) and Development Plan Review Permit to allow the construction of a new four-story, four-unit condominium building on the property located at 9221 Whitworth Drive. A Development Plan Review Permit is required for all condominium projects within the city. The total building area is 22,698 square feet, inclusive of the subterranean garage. All required parking is located in the subterranean garage, which includes 12 fully-accessible parking spaces and one ADA-accessible parking space. The lot on which the project is proposed is 0.19 acres and is zoned R-4 (Multiple Residential Zone); it is surrounded by existing apartment and condominium buildings. This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The project qualifies for a Class 2 Categorical Exemption for replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and a Class 3 Categorical Exemption for new construction of a multifamily residential structure totaling no more than four dwelling units. Therefore, the project has been determined not to have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Cindy Gordon, Assistant Planner in the Planning Division at 310-285-1191, or by email at cgordon@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the applications, plans, and Categorical Exemption are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Approved as to form: Jonathan Lait, AICP, City Planner

College Notes... Nikolai Beshkov of Beverly Hills is now a freshman at DePaul University in Chicago, With more than 25,000 students, DePaul is the largest Catholic university in the U.S. and the largest private, nonprofit university in the Midwest. ***** Valerie Wirtschafter of Beverly Hills, a member of the Bowdoin College class of 2012 majoring in history and Latin American studies with a minor in Spanish, was named a Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholar in a ceremony at the school in Brunswick, Maine. Bowdoin Scholars are in the top (highest GPA) 20 percent of each class for the previous academic year. ***** Nicholas Everett Harper of Beverly Hills is among the 765 students in the class of 2015 this fall at Colgate University, a liberal arts school in rural central New York. A BHHS grad, Harper is the son of Robert E. and Deborah L. Harper. The class was selected from an applicant pool of almost 7,900 students from 49 states, 121 countries, and the District of Columbia. *****

Junior goalkeeper Clara Jaques’ (BH-Harvard-Westlake) three saves were not enough to give the Washington University in St. Louis women’s soccer team a win against No. 6 ranked Wheaton. The Bears fell to Wheaton 4-2 in the NCAA sectional final. The team is 1910-5 all-time in the NCAA tournament . • Jaques made six saves and picked up her fifth shutout of the year when the Bears posted a 1-0 win over No. 25 University of Chicago earlier in the season. Jaques had a 15-4 overall record and a 0.84 goals against average, allowing 15 goals in 1,613 minutes played this season. • The team celebrated Senior Day with a 1-0 victory over No. 18 Case Western Reserve University. Jaques made five saves in the win as she picked up the 40th victory of her career. Jaques is the all-time wins leader at Washington University with a 40-15-5 overall record in three seasons. • Jaques also earned honorable mention honors on the All-University Athletic Association (UAA) Team and earlier in the season was named Women’s Soccer Athlete of the Week by the organization.

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Registrar Confirms Goldberg, Margo And Hall As Board Election Winners By Krystal Leach de Amante Just as The Courier predicted, the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk officially reported Monday incumbent Brian Goldberg, write-in candidate Noah Margo and Lewis Hall are BHUSD’s newly elected board members. On Dec. 6, the board will conduct its own election of officers at which time the old members will step down and new and re-elected (Goldberg) boardmembers will be installed. Once this takes place, the boardmembers will commence the selection process of

voting for president and vice president. Goldberg expressed interest in being elected president, having already served a successful term as vice president. “There’s no guarantee that I’m going to be president,” he admitted. “But I’m optimistic and hopeful my colleagues will elect me.” Either way it goes, Goldberg is set to have another productive school board run. “I am planning on continuing the forward momentum that was begun during my first term of turning the district (see ‘ELECTION,’ page 16)

BREAKING RECORDS— BHHS girls track team medalists Brianna Simmons and Sydney Segal both qualified for Saturday’s state finals in Woodward Park, Fresno with their performance during the CIF Finals Nov. 19. Simmons took fourth in 17:58, and Segal second in 17:28 (making a new school record). The two achieved the highest places ever attained by any BHHS girl athlete during CIF Finals. Depending on Saturday’s performance, the two could be the school’s ﬁrst cross country team medalists.

KEEPING LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNTABLE—Pictured (from left) are Dr. Cecil Murray, Long Beach Police Dept. Chief Jim McDonnell, L.A. County Mayor Michael Antonovich, Retired Federal Judge Lourdes G. Baird, Retired Supreme Court Justice Carlos R. Moreno and Retired Federal Judge Dickran M. Tevrizian, members of the Citizen’s Commission on Jail Violence.

Supervisors and Commission Take First Step In Curbing Jail Violence In Los Angeles County By Winston Chua The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently named the members of the newly appointed Citizen’s Commission on Jail Violence. Each supervisor designated his or her own member to the group, and they are: retired federal judge Lourdes G. Baird, (Zev Yaroslavsky); Jim McDonnell, Long Beach Police Chief, (Don Knabe); Justice Carlos R. Moreno (Gloria Molina); Dr. Cecil Murray (Mark RidleyThomas); and retired federal judge Dickran M. Tevrizian

(Michael Antonovich). The commission, which held its first meeting late last week, will also appoint two additional members selected from those names submitted by the Board of Supervisors earlier this month. Baird will serve as chair. and the commission’s work is expected to last about half a year. The supervisors took it upon themselves in recent months to appoint the commission, because of the rampant problems plaguing L.A. County

jails. Commission members have been selected based on their “commitment and years of experience in public service……perspective and strong record of success,” said Antonovich in a written statement. The new appointees have the authority to review all alleged incidents and failures in the system and to hold “all” accountable for their actions, from the bottom to the top of the chain of command.

District Approves New Contract For City IT Consulting Services The Board of Education voted 5-0 to approve a contract between the BHUSD and the City of Beverly Hills for information technology consultant services. The current contract expires on Dec. 31. The new contract, which is identical to the current agreement, is for three years. The BHUSD will pay the City $250,000 a year for these services at $65.50 an hour. The agreement also has a clause that allows the district or the City to terminate the

agreement with 30-days notice. According to the agreement, the City will provide up to 4,000 hours a year of project management and technical consulting services) to the district a year in regards to the district’s data center servers, Local Area Network, security and IT best practices and IT professional services consulting. The agreement will go into effect Jan. 1 and expire Dec. 31, 2015.

COLLEGE PREP—BHHS hosted a panel of juniors and seniors to answer questions from freshmen and sophomores about choosing and applying to college. Taking part in the panel, were (from left): Michael Yosef, Nicolas Komlos, Austin Grant-Dixon, Anna Khananashvili, Jonathan Yadegar, Heidi Uzelac, Jason Park and Hyuk Yu.

Board Discusses Proposed Preschool Project By Marla Schevker The Board of Education received an update regarding proposed preschool plans for the parking lot property next to Beverly Vista on Elm Drive. Chief Facilities Official Nelson Cayabyab was tasked with the job of finding whether or not a preschool would be feasible and he presented possible designs to the board, which did not make any decisions on pos-

THE SEASON OF GIVING—The Beverly Hills Active Adult Club donated 13 Thanksgiving baskets to CHPHP (Children Helping Poor and Homeless People) in Venice. The baskets were full of all the traditional Thanksgiving dinner ﬁxings. Pictured from left: Mildred Heller, Donna Goldstein, Frances Harper and Norma Padilla.

sible preschool designs. Boardmember Jake Manaster questioned Cayabyab as to whether or not the designs were feasible under state law. One of the plans depicted several second-floor classrooms, which may not be possible. Manaster said his understanding of the law required all preschool classrooms to be placed on the ground floor and have ground-floor exits. Cayabyab

said he would look into the requirements but he believed the drawings depicted a legal possibility. It is unclear whether or not funding from the preschool can come from the Measure E bond. Although Manaster said he believed that preschools were specifically prohibited through bond language, Assistant Superintendent of Business (see ‘PRESCHOOL,’ page 16)

Correction: Former BHUSD Director of Planning and Facilities Karen Christiansen is charged with four counts of felony conflict of interest and not bribery. ***** An article on attorney Franklin Tell misstated the number of years he’s been named an AV Pre-eminent Peer Rated Attorney. He has actually received the ranking for 20 consecutive years.

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Y O U R N E W B E S T FRIEND—Tully is available for adoption at the Westside German Shepherd Rescue. The West LA rescue is a nonproﬁt 501(c)3, no-kill rescue committed to saving all types of German Shepherd dogs from high kill shelters and adopting them to loving, qualiﬁed forever homes. The rescue is 100 percent funded by donations. For more information visit Westside German Shepherd Rescue at 1845 Pontius Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90025, call 310-202-7283 or visit www.wgsr.org.

Pet Adoption Event Set For Roxbury Park The Pet Care Foundation, aka Pets 90210, will host its biggest pet adoption event to date on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roxbury Park. This event will be held in conjunction with LA City, LA County, Bark Avenue Foundation and others who will all be in attendance with their cats and dogs. Cats, dogs and other animals are always available at city and county shelters, as well as, many non-profit shelters all over L.A. County. Adoption fees and policies vary according to the organization. For more information visit: www.pets90210.org.

Board Approves Medical Science Academy

A dog available for adoption Dec. 4

Westside Woman Introduces New Book By Krystal Leach de Amante contest. Local actress, critically acclaimed Artis’ personal story is one of pain playwright and emerging new author transformed to creative passion, as a Brandyn Barbara Artis informer stricken breast cancer troduced her latest work patient turned survivor and of fiction Running Bareadvocate for the cause. foot In Paris to the finely “I feel that there are some personal things unrelated to tuned ears and eyes of the book that need to be adculture-going Angelino’s dressed,” she confided. “It’s last Sunday during her not only about the book—the book signing release message is always ‘breast soire at Vintageweave Incancer awareness.’” teriors. She stressed that even The 67- year-old was Brandyn Barbara Artis also the grand prize winner of 2011 though breast cancer awareness month Harpers Bazaar and Estee Lauder’s (October) is over, women are diagMost Fabulous Women of Any Age (see ‘WESTSIDE WOMAN,’ page 14)

ETIQUETTE LESSON—Acacia May, Susan Williger, Anna Post, Fran Lehner, Ginger Barnard and Dana Gutentag Hynick at the Emily Post’s Etiquette Meet and Greet book party at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Monday. Anna Post works with Aunt Peggy, sister Lizzie and cousin Daniel Post Senning on updating the book every ﬁve years. They also answer 10,000 questions a year on Facebook and manage etiquettedaily.com. Photo By Wei Shi

Council Discusses Marathon With Dismay By Marla Schevker In the last year of a three-year verbal commitment, the City of Beverly Hills will participate in the next Honda/LA Marathon event on Sunday, March 18 . Vice Mayor Willie Brien and Councilmembers Julian Gold and Lili Bosse expressed grave concerns at last Tuesday’s meeting over the marathon’s route through Beverly

MAKING MEALS BRIGHT—Hawthorne School fourth graders made Thanksgiving placemats for the Meals-on-Wheels Association. The placemats were delivered with the Thanksgiving meals that go to seniors receiving the service. “Students connect to the community as they learn that some people have limited mobility and are not able to prepare food for themselves. They understand that each year the seniors look forward to receiving the colorful placemats,” said Linda DiNoble, who coordinated the service learning project with Jaime LeBlanc and Ellen Poltorak.

Hills. In 2011, residents and merchants were severely impacted by the marathon and expressed their concerns to the council and staff. “Our businesses have complained and our residents have complained,” Brien said. “I love the marathon but it really inconveniences people when they have to go in a ‘U’ shape to get (see ‘MARATHON,’ page 14)

By Krystal Leach de Amante BHUSD boardmembers voted unanimously Tuesday for the approval of the Medical Science Academy program for Beverly Hills High School. The Academy consists of a threeyear program where students are teamed with a specific group of teachers for their core classes (science, math, English, social studies), at least one career technical course related to the medical or science fields and a summer internship in their relevant field of study. As of June, the program had already identified a University of California (UC) approved class called Introduction to Medical Sci-

ence, counting as a lab science and health credit. “The academies have been around for a few decades,” said BHHS science teacher Colleen Lynch. “They exemplify the model for preparing high school students to success in both college and career.” According to labor statistics, the healthcare industry will generate 3.2 million jobs more than any other industry. Lynch explained that the program partners with Cedars-Sinai and during student’s junior year, they attend will the medical center one day a week. (see ‘MEDICAL STUDIES,’ page 14)

GEORGE CHRISTY

Courtesy of the Hotel Bel-Air

George Christy

Irresistible

food. Innovative décor by designer Barbara. A nightscape view of the Sunset Strip fit for the movies. We wrote an entire column about this great addition to the scene in the Hollywood Reporter, mentioned the phone number in the first sentence, assuring our readers this was It.

t didn’t take a Ph.D. graduate to figure out Spago would be the hottest spot in town, with Wolfgang at the open kitchen and Nancy Silverton baking breads and preparing the sweets. She later created the infamous La Brea Bakery.

The swans are back, floating in the pond at the Hotel Bel-Air after a two year renovation, with Wolfgang Puck opening a grand new dining room serving “eclectic French” cuisine.

here Wolfgang goes, so goes his partnering chef Lee Hefter. And where Wolfgang and Lee go, so does our Sherry Yard’s sweet table. If, by chance, those of you who wine and dine often in our town and don’t know who Lee and Sherry are, you have lost your mind.

ee is there – wherever! -planning menus and cooking gloriously with maestro Wolfgang, the empire builder who’ll open a restaurant in London or Dallas with a wink of an eye, and Sherry’s the gifted pastry chef at Spago, whose dessert recipe books are overnight bestsellers. And, yes, wherever Wolfgang goes, count on his welcoming Tracey Spillane, a major domo within Wolfgang’s dining empire. If you’ve dined at Spago on occasion and don’t know who Tracey is, you, too, have lost your marbles.

in West Hollywood in 1982, and where we met and have best memories of Tom Kaplan, the original Spago manager. Tom is now based in Las Vegas, launching and overseeing Wolfgang’s successful properties thereabouts.

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o how do you find these wonderful people?” we asked Wolfgang during a visit to his Cut steakhouse in The Beverly Wilshire. “Somehow, we manage to seek them out,” he answered. “The trick, George, is keeping them!” May we also mention Wolfgang’s extraordinary administrative assistant Maggie Boone, who, like the others, is family-friendly. Calm and collected and invariably at the ready with the answers.

ur proud history with Wolfgang dates to 1982 at Spago, and that first week when he, with his winning boyish smile, and fashion-savvy designer wife Barbara Lazaroff opened the doors. Knowing he cooked at Maxim’s in Paris and at L’Oustau de Baumaniere at Les Bains de Provence, this was a special opening for Beverly Hills. Sizzle was in the air, and we were there.

ow Wolfgang does it, and where he finds that rockhard energy while multitasking remains a mystery. Yet he’s a dedicated family man, true to his Austrian f a m i l y g e n e s . A l w a y s there, driving his sons to school over the years. Sons Cameron and Byron with mother Barbara Mary J. Blige

nvited we were the other evening to join the Ivy’s Lynn von Kersting and Richard Irving, daughter India and beau Mario Rivelli for dinner at the new Wolfgang Puck Dining Room at the Hotel Bel-Air. Lee Hefter, Tracey Spillane and Sherry were there, save for Wolfgang who was in Dallas. And, of course, there were other loyal Spago employees – Patty Stevens as the maitresse d’hotel, and Andre Godzhik, the dining room’s general manager.

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roasted kohlrabiturnip soup with autumn vegetables with a tickle of horseradish ($14) nourished the soul on a chilly night. Ditto the organic Jidori chicken with its trimmings ($33), the Dover sole ($56), the loup de mer (Mediterranean sea bass, $36), the Campbell Ranch Sonoma lamb with spices ($48). Great steaks at varied prices.

e joyously pigged out on Sherry Yard’s desserts, with the Ivy’s Richard Irving passing compliments. Sherry’s sweets ($14 each) included toasted almond cake with raspberry sorbet and red currants. Soufflé of huckleberries, blueberries, lemon gelato. The Concord of toasted cocoa meringue, chocolate cremeux and coffee

milk glace.

he young staff is eager to please. Dining room tables are nicely spaced, the look overall is minimalist sleek. We did offer a polite suggestion that evening. The lighting from the clear glass filament bulbs on the walls requires re-thinking. Not flattering and a disservice to our lovely ladies, with Sherry Yard informing that the famed restaurant designer Adam Tihany is in agreement. Additionally, the lighting in the room is so low that the small font on the menus is difficult to read. Without flashlights.

bout those long black chains dangling and covering the men’s room walls, we have one word: Why? The fabled Hotel Bel-Air lobby bar remains lively and crowded with the late-nighters.

or those born in Los Angeles and for those of us who came from elsewhere, the Hotel Bel-Air is an idyllic institution with its Spanish Colonial architecture. It’s among the Dorchester Group’s worldwide luxury properties owned by Hassani Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, which include The Beverly Hills Hotel.

hile there are decorative changes at the hotel, the white-winged swans remain. Surrounded by the beautiful gardens, they float reverently alongside the water lilies in the serene pond, harboring elegant memories for Hotel Bel-Air friends of times gone by. Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm

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elcome to the new Hotel Bel-Air, the onetime horse stable that Texan Joseph Drown converted into a paradisiacal estate with lush landscaping and deluxe suites and bungalows in 1946. An oasis amid the greenery along the twisting Stone Canyon Road, the hotel beckoned royals and the celebrated and nice folks as their getaway from the honking traffic of the city. During these past two years, it’s undergone major renovations, and opened this month with gala fanfare, with Wolfgang Puck launching his looked-forward-to Dining Room with an “eclectic French” menu, as the Website describes it. Wolfgang is serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, along with room service.

es, Spago was on fire. Not only good food but an exciting people-watching atmosphere. Not only did the locals flock for Wolfgang’s “California cuisine,” but scenesters arrived from abroad. As they do today at the Spago on North Canon Drive in Beverly Hills that opened in 1997 after the original Spago closed. Happily for the world at large, Wolfgang has since opened Spagos hither and yon and then some. Spago, by the way, was named by award-winning composer Giorgio Moroder, translating as “string” in Italian. String? Giorgio swore it would bring good luck. It did.

Lazaroff, and Olivier and Alexandre with mother Gelila Assefa Puck.

o his generous credit, Wolfgang, through the decades, has embraced a fine and strong family of colleagues. They attend to his dining empire, which was launched with the original Spago on Horn Avenue Page 6 | November 25, 2011

Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry joined fellow musicmakers during the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre. Robin Thicke

Selena Gomez and Justin Beiber

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compared to last year,” Cherniss said. “Many districts are at severe risk and fortunately we’re not one of them.” Cherniss said the district might have to cut $600,000 from the budget based on the trigger language in the California budget that stipulates specific cuts to public education if revenues fall short of projections. Based on projections from the Legislative Analyst Office, revenues will fall short by $3.7 billion, which will lead to a cut in k-12 education at an estimated rate of $189 per student. In BHUSD, this equates to a cut of an additional approximately $600,000. The board approved a budget with a positive certification, meaning the district will be able to meet its financial obligations for this year, two subsequent years and maintain a positive cash status. Cherniss said while there are several districts in L.A. County with a positive certification there are “more qualified and negative (budgets) than (the Los Angles County Office of Education has) ever had.” To make ends meet, Cherniss said the district would have to pull some money out of its general reserve, taking it from 11 percent to 8 percent. In the two subsequent out years (2012/13, 2013/14), the district will also need to spend 3 percent of the reserve a year unless the revenue goes up. “I believe although we’re very lucky and are in better shape than many other school districts it’s respon-

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sible for us to balance our budget and not engage in deficit spending,” Lurie said. “I understand this is fluid and budgets will change. (But, it’s) important for us to be responsible and not put ourselves at any particular risk.” Lurie also pointed out the district has budgeted approximately $2.85 million, $1.1 out of the general fund and $1.75 out of the Measure E bond fund, for legal fees. Cherniss said for the 2011/2012 year, the district has an open purchase order with law firm Quinn Emanuel totaling approximately $1 million. Board President Lisa Korbatov said the district is not anticipating many more legal bills for that specific firm. Quinn Emanuel was present during the former BHUSD Director of Planning and Facilities Karen Christiansen’s criminal proceedings. Korbatov said she did not anticipate they would need to be present for the trial of former BHUSD Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard. That will allow for projected legal fees to be reduced. Board Vice President Brian Goldberg said the first interim budget is fluid and nothing is set in stone. “This is not our final budget, this is a placeholder budget as we continue to gather information,” Goldberg said. “Our reserves have gone up tremendously and additional funds will also be made available in the next year. I want the community to understand approving this first interim budget is a good healthy step forward for us. I am hopeful that with the new board, we’ll get back to looking at priority budgeting.”

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Saks Fifth Avenue hosts Aviva Luncheon Fashion Show featuring

the Spring 2012 Collection of Carolina Herrera The recent fashion show/luncheon sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Carolina Herrera personified the true essence of giving back. These two fashion powerhouses collaborated in support of Aviva Family and Children's Services and in the process, treated the audience to one of the highest acclaimed spring/summer collections of 2012. The Aviva Center provides comprehensive, therapeutic and educational programs to atrisk, emotionally distressed, abused and neglected young women in the Los Angeles area. Saks Fifth Avenue has been supporting this cause for the past five years and as a result of the annual luncheon, they were able to provide the funds to sustain many of the necessary programs at the center. The lovely Carolina Herrera was on hand to present her gorgeous collection.

Fashion News & Notes Kelly Wearstler Opens Los Angeles Store Kelly Wearstler’s evolution from interior designer to doyenne of all things design, from fabrics to fur coats, has reached another milestone today with the opening of a store on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. After searching the city since the beginning of the year for the ideal spot for her first store, Wearstler settled on a 2,800-square-foot space around the corner from her La Cienega Boulevard offices because of its proximity to a strong collection of contemporary labels such as Theory, Helmut Lang and APC. Not surprisingly, for someone who spent the better part of her career working on houses and hotels, Wearstler also gravitated toward the location’s architecture with its sense of volume and generous natural light. “As soon as I walked into this location, the energy just felt perfect,” she said. “It is going to be my lab and total playground. Literally, I can walk there from my offices, which is unheard of in L.A., but I still drive.” Added Wearstler, “The focus and vision for the store is that it is going to be a ready-to-wear boutique first and foremost. If I wanted to open a store that was just home, I would have already done it, but this is my dream.” WWD

Santa and his reindeer at Malibu Country Mart The Malibu Country Mart’s Winter Wonderland will have special activities for you,and especially your children. December 3 will feature Cookie decorating from 1pm to 4pm and the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5pm. December 10 will have Santa from noon to 3pm and the Stocking and Dreidel Decorating Party from 1pm to 3pm. December 17 will feature Santa from noon to 3pm and his Reindeer from noon to 4pm. Of course,the great shops and restaurants are ready to welcome you.

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Swarovski Sparkles Rodeo For The Holidays By Krystal Leach de Amante This year’s holiday season in Beverly Hills promises to be a sparkling one for residents and visitors. Celebrations kicked off Monday evening on the 200 block of Rodeo Drive with actress Jessica Alba illuminating the state-of-the-art custom Swarovski Elements sculpture. The sparkling Swarovski crystal helix installation will continue illuminating the way toward holiday cheer, as it remains a center median focal attraction along Rodeo the next few months. The crystalline sculpture also featured an interactive electronic “ticker tape” display, allowing personalized holiday text messages to appear in lights and be shared by all. Singer Jennifer Hudson was also on

hand to bring in the holiday spirit. She and Alba were the first to have their text message greetings appear on the installation’s electronic ticker. “I drove 20 minutes from school to see Alba do the unveiling,” said Loyola Marymont University freshman Montana Viveros. “It was awesome to see her in person and a great way to start the holiday season.” The unveiling also featured “Let it Sparkle” themed light pole banners that will continue to light the path for holiday shoppers along Rodeo this season. To have a holiday message displayed on the sparking ticker, tweet (Twitter) with the hashtag #letitsparkle or text 877877 with the word “Sparkle” followed by a holiday greeting. (Text is US only).

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ized it was in my blood and to this day, I have the same love and appreciation of men’s clothing as my father.” Taking time out to graduate from the University of the Pacific, he returned to the store and began to work hand-in-hand with his father in diversifying the inventory. Under his leadership, Carroll & Co. was selected by the 1994 World Cup Organizing Committee to provide uniforms for the executive committee, ambassadors, interpreters and chairman of soccer’s summer tournament. More than 800 were designed in assorted styles and colors. “Men’s clothing tastes were changing from suits and ties to a more hip, informal look,” he explained. “I began to expand our sportswear collection, going on buying trips to Europe twice a year and focusing my efforts in this new growing trend.” Since moving to its new 9,000-square foot site 16 years ago, Canon Drive has undergone much of the same renaissance as Rodeo Drive experienced after the early 1950s. There is now a mixture of retailers, restaurants, the Montage Hotel and many local businesses which are distinctive to the street. “We have a far more local clientele here than we had on

fashion centers in London, Scotland and Italy. By the late 1970s, Carroll & Co. had expanded into 15,000-square feet and was the largest retailer on Rodeo housing more than 3,000 suits, sports jackets and blazers. Its styles were worn in countless movies by customers like Jack Lemmon, Tom Cruise, Rock Hudson, Harrison Ford, Robert Redford and Walter Matthau. Costumers on long-running TV series like Charlie’s Angels, Dallas, Dynasty, Miami Vice, Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, West Wing, Boston Legal, Murder She Wrote, St. Elsewhere, The Bob Newhart Show and Mary Tyler Moore Show frequently shopped there. Five other retailers or property owners joined Richard Carroll in forming the Rodeo Drive Committee to promote the street with him becoming one of its first presidents. His son would later follow in his footsteps in heading that committee. “I began working at the company at age 11 and became a stock boy and cashier five years later before finally moving onto the sales floor,” said John Carroll. “Once going into the family business, I soon real-

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scratch. Plus we now would have parking–a luxury in this City,” he explained. The store, of course, is Carroll & Co. which remains the oldest family-owned clothing retailer in Beverly Hills–a huge success even before the arrival in town of the illustrious Mr. Hayman. It all began in 1949 when a Warner Brothers’ publicist named Richard Carroll was searching the Westside for a men’s clothier to buy a suit for his brother’s wedding. Frustrated by not finding one he liked, he realized an opportunity existed to go into business for himself and decided to take the plunge. After borrowing $7,000, he opened his own store on Charleville. A couple of years later, the burgeoning entity moved to a then obscure corner of Rodeo Drive and little Santa Monica Boulevard. Hollywood celebrities such as Clark Gable, Fred Astaire, William Holden, Gregory Peck, James Stewart, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Billy Wilder as well as attorneys, bankers and politicos began to frequent the store and immediately took to Carroll’s classic styling which he would bring back from frequent buying trips to Europe’s

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blind at the age of 12. “Overcoming blindness and dealing with its consequences has taught me about the nature of externally imposed limits, and has encouraged me to think about how to help and support others facing barriers in their lives.” Beverly Hills-based Studiomusica manages and promotes top artists in the fields of classical, jazz, and pop. In its 10-year history, Studiomusica has diversified and strengthened its artist roster and today, in addition to managing the activities of 250 of its own artists, Studiomusica develops special projects and events such as the Bocelli benefit concert. Donation tables, seating 10 people, start at $5,000 at the bronze level, while single seats start at $500. Dress code is set for cocktail attire. Tickets include cocktail hour beginning at 6 p.m. and followed by 7 p.m. dinner. The benefit concert is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. To reserve or book, please contact grammymuseum.org/abfoundation or call 213765-6800 ext. 3.

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• Harper’s Bazaar Editor Glenda Bailey To Hold Booksigning At Coach Boutique Saturday Glenda Bailey, editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar, will be signing copies of her new book, Harper’s Bazaar’s Greatest Hits from noon to 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Coach boutique, 327 N. Rodeo Dr. The art book chronicles the legendary magazine’s most memorable moments from the past 10 years, through a collection of more than 300 powerful images of photography, iconic fashion, art direction, and stellar writing. It features some of the most talked-about pop cultural, political and celebrity icons of the day. • Coalition For At Risk Youth To Host ‘Shall We Dance’ Gala The sixth annual “Shall We Dance” gala will be held at The Beverly Hilton on Saturday, Dec. 3, and honor entertainer Ben Ve r e e n along with medical transplant pioneer Dr. R o b e r t Mendez and attorney Debra Opri. R i c k Ben Vereen

Dees will emcee (with entertainment by The E Family) the event which benefits Carry–the Coalition for at Risk Youth, which provides financial, medical and dermatological support to youths in the foster care system. Tickets are $295. Call 323302-0412 or visit www.foratriskyouth.org/galaevent.php. • ADL Dinner Honors Joyce, Stanley Black, George Rose The AntiDefamation League hosts its 2011 Los Angeles Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at The Beverly Hilton. David Siegel Keynote speaker is David Siegel, recently appointed consul general of Israel in L.A.

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the ADL Humanitarian award and George Rose of Activision the Jurisprudence award. Emceeing the dinner will be actress Lisa Edelstein. Honorary dinner chairs are Doretta and Jona Goldrich and Barbara and Stanley Zax while dinner cochairs are Barbara and Tom Leanse and Harriet and Steven Nichols. For reservations, call ADL, 310-446-4267 or to purchase tickets online: www.adl.org/ 2011annualdinner. • Paley Center To Salute Participant Media Founder Jeff Skoll The Paley Center for Media will honor Participant Media and founder Jeff Skoll at its annual gala “Salute to Excellence” on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the center, 465 N. Beverly Dr. Proceeds will benefit the Paley’s ongoing educational efforts to increase the public’s understanding of media through its various public and industry programs, exhibitions and media preservation initiatives. Participant Media, whose recent film projects include The Help and Contagion, is being honored for its unique use of media to accelerate social change. • Andrew Weiss Gallery Begins “A Week of Giving” Today Today through Dec. 3, Andrew Weiss Gallery, 170 S. Beverly Dr., will host “A Week of Giving” whereby a percentage of sales will be donated to the client’s selection of five charities: Operation Smile,

JEFFREY FOUNDATION RECEPTION–As part of it’s 40th Anniversary “Project 40 Campaign,” The Jeffrey Foundation, launched the kickoff reception of the YES! Network (Executives for Special Needs Children & Their Families) at Lladro Boutique on Rodeo. Pictured (from left): Mara New, Joanna Karmani, Agnes Nicole Winter, Elaine DuPont Bernard, Preity Uupala (Miss India International 2011), Lladro’s Susan Leech and Alyce Morris WInston, founder/CEO of the foundation. Photo by Maxine Picard

ABC’s, Break the Cycle, Blu Moon Foundation or California Wildlife. Artworks by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, and Hollywood fine photography including photos of the iconic Marilyn Monroe will be available for sale. For more information, contact 310-246-9333. • ’Bowling For Brains’ Supports Foundation Think Again! On Dec. 3 and 4, a bowl-athon takes place to benefit Foundation Think Again! providing rehabilitation therapies to children affected by cancer, brain tumors, and the treatments used to cure them. FTA’s founder/president Patricia Kerrigan Ph.D, an education specialist at UCLA Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center’s Department of Neurosurgery, said the event will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Woodlake Lanes in Woodland Hills and Sunday at Mar Vista Lanes. To register or sponsor a

bowler, go to www.thinkagain.org. • Diamond-Encrusted Barbie To Be Displayed At Luxe Party Beverly Hills jewelers Layna and Alan Friedman, through their Barbie Rocks jewelry line, unveiled a diamond-encrusted Barbie doll at the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel for the ultimate Barbie fan and collector. The creation is the first diamond Barbie created for the Barbie Rocks line. Made of 18 karat white gold, it sparkles with more than 2,000 black and white diamonds. The doll’s famous look is completed with diamond high-heeled sandals, a diamond bracelet and diamond earrings. The one-of-a-kind doll is valued at $150,000. In celebration of the jeweled doll, celebrity mothers and daughters will attend a private Barbie Rocks Holiday party on Dec. 4 on the rooftop of the Luxe Rodeo. D AY O F G I V I N G – Coldwell Banker’s Beverly Hills’ offices celebrated their “Day of Giving” by donating 20 turkeys and more than 400 pounds of food to the Salvation Army at its Westwood Transitional Village which houses needy families. Robin Minor (left) of CB’s BH South and Marcia Taylor (right) of CB’s BH North offices flank Krista Stilley, director of the Salvation Army facility, bringing in the goods in time for Thanksgiving.

100 YEARS YOUNG – Jack Weinstock (right), retired burglar alarm executive and inventor, is congratulated on the occasion of his 100th birthday earlier this month by his wife, Elaine Dannenberg Weinstock of the Nelson Shelton office on Canon Drive.

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HOW DO YOU FEEL? Two BH Pediatricians To Receive March Of Dimes’ Golden Rattle Beverly Hills pediatricians Dr. Scott Cohen and Dr. Bess Raker of Beverly Hills Pediatrics will be honored with the Golden Rattle Award at the March of Dimes sixth annual Celebration of Babies luncheon. The award is given to those who advocate for babies and who share the goal that every baby be given a healthy start. The event, set for Dec. 2 at The Beverly Hills Hotel, will also honor Donna Langley, cochairman of Universal Pictures, who will be given the March of Dimes Grace Kelly Award and Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding, director of the L.A. County Department of Public Health, with the Celebration of Babies Community Award. • Scott W. Cohen MD, FAAP, is a board certified pediatrician. With the motto: “the best doctors are teachers,” Dr. Scott, as his patients refer to him, has developed a program called Common Sense Parenting where he educates patients and families on how to raise healthy children-stress free. This approach is highlighted in his book, Eat, Sleep,

Poop: A Common Sense Guide To Your Baby’s First Year. • Bess Raker, MD, FAAP is a board certified pediatrician committed to educating parents about the healthy care of her young patients. She is particularly interested in newborns and first-time parents. Celebration of Babies recognizes prominent individuals, including Hollywood moms and dads, who are celebrating the birth of their children and who are role models for March of Dimes’ commitment to improving the health of babies. The 2011 March of Dimes’ Celebrity “Stork Club” volunteers include Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Susan Downey, Sarah Drew, Diablo Cody, Linda Cardellini, Amanda Anka, Autumn Reeser, Jewel, Marley Shelton, Connie Britton, Jenna Fischer, Rebecca Gayheart Dane and Bryce Dallas Howard. Hosts include Celebration of Babies chair members Joi and Jimmy Horowitz, along with event co-chairs Kelly and Ron Meyer and Hillary and Adam Fogelson.

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CHLA Doctors Help Girl Born With Two Mouths Rokaya was born with two full mouths—both included an upper and lower jaw. At birth, doctors told Rokaya’s parents their baby wouldn’t survive. But she proved them wrong when she continued to grow and get healthier on the liquid diet her parents fed her. “The x-rays, the ultrasound didn’t show us how her face is going to be,” Rokaya’s father, Tamer Mohamed, said through an interpreter. “We are going to fight to change her life.” Dr. William Magee III, medical director of international programs in the department of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), heard of Rokaya’s condition. While he and his team have performed facial cleft surgeries on more than 100 children from more than 50 countries, he had never seen a child born with two fully formed mouths. It is perhaps the only known case of its kind. Nevertheless, Magee believed he

could transform Rokaya’s face and, in turn, save her life. When the parents of 16month-old Egyptian girl Rokaya Mohamed took their daughter out in public, people in Cairo gave her hurtful stares. Though the child was born with a rare variant of a cleft palate, her family encountered more struggles. In Cairo, surgical help was not available. Through the help of numerous agencies, including Operation Smile, Mending Kids International and Children of War, Rokaya underwent a 12-hour marathon surgery at CHLA. A team of specialists painstakingly reconstructed her face and jawbone. “We used the duplicate mandible and maxilla to rebuild the foundation of the left side of her face, and then we used the duplicate left mouth to make her a beautiful smile,” said Magee. As a result, Rokaya has been transformed. She has a new smile and for now, she is

still on a soft diet, but soon she’ll be eating solid foods, doctors say. She’s going to need numerous more surgeries throughout her lifetime, but doctors say she is off to a good start. “We had one chance of making this right,” said Magee. “We worked hard in the pre-operative phase to make sure that things would go well, so we’re happy with the results.” “I hope that she’ll find a career, possibly as a doctor, or whatever it is that honors her life and her existence,” said Mohamed, through an interpreter. “She’s a tough little girl, and she’s done very well,” said Magee. “We wish the family a safe journey home.” Rokaya spent Thanksgiving in the U.S. and will return home the first week of December. Magee says surgeons from the U.S. will be helping their Egyptian counterparts handle the rest of her medical care.

CHLA’s Claudia Looney Named Outstanding CCS Fundraising Professional For 2012 Claudia A. Looney, FAHP, CFRE, senior VP of development at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), is recipient of the 2012 CCS award for Outstanding Fundraising Professional presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The award is presented to the fundraiser who has practiced his or her profession in an exemplary manner for at least 15 years while generating significant revenue for his or her organizations. The recipient must have demonstrated effective, creative and stimulating leadership and practiced and promoted ethical fundraising. Looney will receive the honor next year at a special Celebration of Philanthropy ceremony during AFP’s 49th International Conference on Fundraising in Vancouver. “I have always been enthusiastic about working with nonprofit organizations that are making such a difference in

Claudia A. Looney the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and adults each and every year,” said Looney. “I have cherished my time in the fundraising realm, serving heartfelt missions that have left an imbedded mark on the local, national and global communities. I am humbled and grateful for this AFP Outstanding Fundraising Professional recognition, which honors me for doing something that brings such joy

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nosed with the illness everyday. Upon receiving the unfortunate news, Artis committed to the commonly recommended regimen of radiation, mastectomy, anti-estrogen medication and chemotherapy. When her oncologist suggested additional rounds of invasive treatments, she dared to follow an unconventional route, opting to follow own intuition instead. “I believe so strongly in a mind body connection and after the second chemotherapy I said, ‘I’m done,’” she recalled. “I could not resolve putting something so poisonous in my body to kill something, then (relying) on it being discriminate enough to let healthy cells go free.” She described the mind body connection as having belief in medicine in order for it to work. Artis likened the ensuing debate with doctors over her decision to discontinue treatments to a sumo wrestling match. “You should be a partnership in your care and not be dictated too,” she recommended. “If you feel that some things are not right for your body, then you should at least be brave enough to discuss those concerns with your healthcare team.”

She stressed that it is a team effort and not one doctor making the decisions, “particularly when it comes to your own body, your being and your own soul.” “My whole thing has been exercise,” she said. “I walk a lot and do Pilates.” Low sugar, no fast foods and a lifestyle of moderation are a few things that keep her grounded. Artis’ grandmother died from complications of breast cancer at 35. “I always thought I was doing the all right things—eating correctly, not overindulging, always exercising,” she said. But regardless of her health choices, she still found herself stricken with the disease. “If you’re diagnosed with cancer it’s not an automatic death sentence and you never, ever give up hope,” she affirmed. Artis is a champion of hope. She has since celebrated the birth of one grandchild, written and performed an emotionally driven play about her fight with cancer Sister, Girl, traveled aboard to an Indian ashram, and lived in Paris six months out the year, which she continues to do. Running Barefoot In Paris is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other bookstores.

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BHHS Regional Occupational Program director Steve Rappaport explained ROP covers primary liability during students’ offcampus visits to Cedars-Sinai. “It’s a great opportunity for the students in their junior year to get an idea about all of the different careers in medicine through the ROP program,” he said. The academy is a voluntarybased program, specifically designed for students who want to pursue a career in the medical field. Additionally, students who typically participate show an increased rate of school attendance and higher grade point averages.

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where they want to go. I’m not convinced the benefits to our City are that great. I don’t think our businesses flourish from it.” Community Services Administrator Gisele Grable said last March Beverly Hills hotels reported an 11 percent increase in sales. However, that has not been directly linked to the marathon. LA Marathon Director Howard Sunkin said the marathon would be paying for a shuttle service to take people from Beverly Hills hotels to the beginning and from the end of the marathon. The course will run from downtown Los Angeles, through Beverly Hills to the ocean in Santa Monica. Grable said although the specifics have not yet been determined, several key streets should open around noon. Gold asked if there was any way the course could be altered after noon to mitigate impacts on residents. Sunkin said while that may be difficult, every course needs to be nationally approved for length, it is something they could look into. Bosse said in addition to the residents, she had concerns for the Rodeo Drive Committee, Conference and Visitors

BEVERLY HILLS Lynch explained that the program offers a unique opportunity to the BHHS curriculum, “teachers have the same exact students so they would be able to collaborate not only about curriculum but about individual students.” Board President Linda Korbatov expressed that the academy will bring more real life experience into the classroom, which is reinforced with the hospital component. Talk of the program has both students and teachers interested. However, the program will only allow 30 students who will be selected by a lottery. The Medical Science Academy is scheduled to begin during the fall 2012-13 academic year.

Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce. She questioned if they had been approached and given their blessing to participate in the marathon again. “The people I’ve spoken to who served on the various boards said it was a nightmare, terrible day for them in terms of shopping,” Bosse said. “Granted the weather was horrible, but I can tell you from residents and business owners (perspectives), they felt it was a day they had to stay in because they couldn’t get anywhere. (But) if the CVB, Rodeo and the organizations put in writing they are supporting this, then of course I would support it as well.” Mayor Barry Brucker said while he understood the inconvenience, it is “too late in the game” for the City to back out. “I reflect back upon the 405 bridge closure over the summer,” Mayor Barry Brucker said. “It was a ghost town because literally everyone was aware of it. (We can engage in) a strong education process.” While the marathon will be coming through Beverly Hills, mitigation measures need to be discussed by City staff and LA Marathon representatives to find ways to minimally impact the residents. More information can be found at the City’s website, www.beverlyhills.org, as it is released.

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George Christy’s Pick Of The Week: The Artist

called my brother Bob from the Cannes Film Festival, and told him I fell in love with and bought a wonderful movie for millions of euros. That it was in black and white. French with subtitles. And a silent film.” Harvey Weinstein, the Golden Boy of Oscardom who markets movies with an inalienable intensity toward the goal of that grand hurrah of the Academy Awards, was speaking to the “special screening” audience at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre. Brother Bob Weinstein was dumbfounded, and figured Harvey had joined the cast of Dumb And Dumber.

he movie? The Artist. With Harvey adding that as a kid he loved the “silents” with Charlie Chaplin, and he flew two of Charlie’s granddaughters Carmen and Dolores to Los Angeles to host his special screening. Several days prior, producer David Permut, seated near us during The Descendants premiere a week ago, enthused that The Artist was his favorite film of the year, and wondered what our reaction would be.

the early ’30s when “talkies” took over the silver screens. Written, directed and edited by France’s Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist stars France’s Number One boxoffice star Jean Dujardin as the matinee idol, who was voted Best Actor this year in Cannes. Accepting his Golden Palm from the festival’s jury chairman Robert DeNiro, Jean bowed with gratitude on one knee. The press went wild.

e Monde finds Jean, a new generation’s Douglas Fairbanks, as “the most American of French actors.” He is the son of a metal sheet worker and France’s second highest paid star after Marion Cotillard. “To be on The Artist’s movie sets, to act with a little dog, to dance,” muses Jean, “is a kid’s dream.”

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ean’s as good in closeups with his facial expressions, as he is in long shots. Not all actors are good with both,” says director Michel. That it’s true of Jean’s co-star, the Argentineborn Berenice Bejo, who grew up in France from age three. She lights up the screen a la Audrey Hepburn with her radiow! That’s the reac- ant beauty. tion. A gorgeous hunk of cinen truth, Berenice’s incanma magic, capturing the compelling glamour of Old descent skin “receives the light.” Hollywood from 1927 through Director George Cukor believed

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that acting talent and technique aren’t sufficient for stardom. “A star is born when their skin receives the light in front of the cameras.” Berenice is rapturous as Jean’s leading lady, who’s propelled into greater stardom when the talkies take over, while Jean scorns the talkie as a vulgarity destined for the dustbin. And so our story begins, with the charismatic co-stars reuniting in a jubilant tap dancing finale.

design is a period treasure, and our late fashion empress Diana Vreeland is ecstatic at the big cocktail party “upstairs” over the flapper costumes from Mark Bridges.

he Artist was filmed in and around Los Angeles for 35 days on a low budget. At Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures, the Bradbury building, Cicada restaurant, Hancock Park, Fremont Place, the Orpheum and Wilshireop supporting players Ebell Theaters. include Penelope Ann Miller, John Godman, James bow to producer Cromwell, Missi Pyle, Malcolm Thomas Langmann, Harvey McDowell. With high marks and Bob and The Artist’s cast for Uggie, the nine-year-old, and crew. They are indisscene-stealing Jack Russell terri- putably Oscar-bound. er who was born in Florida and “re-homed” for being too “high .S. Eight weeks ago, energy” as a companion for his Michel and Berenice became first owners. He was adopted parents of their second child, by animal trainer Omar von a daughter they named Muller who launched Uggie’s G l o r i a . career. “On Uggie’s non-work- After silent ing days” says Omar, “he loves s c r e e n staying indoors.” q u e e n G l o r i a second thought: The Swanson! Artist is a talkie. Its original high spirited music composed by Ludovic Bource speaks to us from beginning to finish. A salute to director of photography Guillaume Schiffman for his outstanding craftsmanship, Laurence Bennett’s production

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Services Alex Cherniss said he spoke to bond council and they believed it could be possible. Cayabyab said the preschool would cost approximately $17 million to build. If funding for the preschool under the Measure E bond is not possible, Manaster suggested looking into private donations and offered to help outgoing Boardmember Steven Fenton to raise the funds. Fenton has been a proponent of preschools during his tenure on the board. While board president, Fenton tried to work with the City of Beverly Hills’ preschool program. However, there was no interest to work together at that time on a preschool venture. “We spent a year trying to partner (with the City) to no avail,” Fenton said. “We need to be competitive for attracting young families into this school district. At the end of the day, we need a world-class preschool to go along with the world-class elementary schools. (School districts are) a deciding factor for where young families set roots.” Boardmember Myra Lurie expressed concern as to whether a district run preschool would interfere with the City preschool and jeopardize the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). Under the JPA, the City pays the district for three classrooms rented for their preschool program. Fenton said he did not believe it would be direct competition with the City. “The type of preschool we would run here would be separate and unique from the preschool the City runs,” Fenton said. “For many years, there were waiting lists for kids trying to get into the City preschool. The kids were turned away, went to a private preschool and stayed on the private track.” Lurie also mentioned the lack of business plan for the preschool or a needs as-

sessment to see if the community would utilize one. In April of 2008, the board appointed a Blue Ribbon committee to study the possibility of a preschool. The committee came back in January 2009 and told the board they believed it would be best to for the district to work with the City. Manaster, who was on the committee, said he felt the long term benefit to a preschool for the City was enormous and a preschool would be “an enhancement” to the district. Board Vice President Brian Goldberg said the Blue Ribbon Committee showed there was a need for additional preschool space. A plan was drafted to see if the preschool was even possible, Goldberg said, and now that it has proven feasible a business plan can be created. “Before you can develop a business plan, you need to know what the parameters of the business plan are going to entail,” Goldberg said. “That kind of perspective and background is important for us. If we couldn’t break even in terms of our cost structure, this is not something we (could) go forward with.” The proposed preschool is still in the very preliminary stages. It will need to be reviewed by the Facilities Advisory Committee, the Citizens Oversight Committee and the Finance Advisory Committee. A business plan will also need to be drawn up to ensure the district can break even on the project. Even though Tuesday was his last official board meeting, Fenton was tasked by the board to conduct a capitol campaign to raise money for the preschool, including finding those interested in naming rights “With bond money or without bond money, there should be some sort of capitol campaign on the side,” Fenton said. “I’d be happy to lead that campaign as long as the board continues towards making (a preschool) happen.”

Rabbi Jacob Pressman FOR THAT PERFECT THANKSGIVING GIFT I suspect that if you were someone’s guest yesterday for Thanksgiving dinner you were wondering what would be a suitable “Thank You” gift to send. May I suggest one of the following? •For a woman with a double chin? A turtle-neck sweater. •For someone paying off a car? The last payment. •For a politician running for president? Expunge his record. •For a homeowner in a row house? Quiet neighbors. •For a mother whose son practices his drums at home? Earplugs. •For a man who has everything? A list of charities. •For someone embarking for darkest Africa? Shots for everything. •For a man who has been fired? A job. •For a teenager with acne? Two years. •For parents with 6 children? Three bedrooms, and three bunk beds. •For an average size man courting a very tall girl friend? Platform shoes. •For a man with the seven year itch? A visit to the divorce court. •For a race car driver who goes 250 miles per hour? Paid up insurance. •For a 21 year old fellow with hair down to his belt? Scissors. •For a rich uncle? Lots of affection. •For a gorgeous girl who is very shy? Time. •For an intolerable mother-in-law living with you? Her own home. •For an entertaining Courier columnist? A flattering fan letter. Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Academy Billboard Unveiled Monday A billboard designed by Pressman Academy students for CBS Outdoor will be unveiled on La Cienega Boulevard across the street from the school, soon. Pressman students, upset by the sexually suggestive images and words that the billboard next to the school constantly showed, discussed their concerns with R.B. Brooks, VP of Governmental Affairs for CBS Outdoor.

CBS Outdoor owns the billboard. As a result of this dialog, CBS Outdoor designated the billboard as school adjacent, ensuring that its content would forever remain appropriate for children to view. Then Brooks offered the students an opportunity to design their own billboard and have it displayed. The billboard will be officially unveild on Monday, Nov. 28.

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school district and hopefully bringing the attention directly back into the classroom.” Noah and fellow newly elected boardmember Lewis Hall expressed that they both are looking to learn a great deal during the months ahead. Hall said that he too is ready to fight the good fight, but more importantly learn the process. “Right now, I’m learning as much as I can so the transition onto the Board is as smooth as possible and the work the Board and staff are doing for the schools remains uninterrupted,” he concluded. All three newly elected boardmembers expressed an adamant concern and dedication to going above and beyond in making Beverly Hills Unified School District a successful springboard to opportunity for its students.

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around, making academic excellence the cornerstone of our Unified School District and provided a high quality education for every student in the district K-12.” He also mentioned some of the initiatives he would like the board to tackle, like hiring a dedicated director of college admissions to help increase the rate of student admissions to four-year colleges and strengthening the integration of technology in the classroom. Noah Margo expressed his anticipation in getting right down to business. “As exhilarating as the campaign process was, I’m glad to have put it to rest and focus on the road ahead,” Noah admitted. “I am looking forward to working with Lewis and the remaining boardmembers in fortifying our

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FUNDING NEW CANCER TREATMENTS—The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) Women of Action luncheon honored Pat Fine, Judy Knapp and Dr. Marina Vaysburd at The Four Seasons. From left are: co-chair Jeannine Sefton, co-honoree Pat Fine, co-chair Barbara Lazaroff, emcee Marilu Henner, co-honoree Judy Knapp, event chair Beverly Cohen, and co-honoree Dr. Marina Vaysburd.

PARTY TIME—Two-time Oscar-nominated songwriter Carol Connors was given a Scorpio birthday luncheon by fellow Scorpio Michael Kazanjian at Spago. Connors also won the Lifetime Music Award the night before at the Hollywood Fame Awards. Back (from left): Kate Linder, Barbara Lazaroff, Merrie Lynn Ross, Valerie Foster Hoffman, Candace Smith, Virginia Kazanjian and Beverly Cohen. Seated from left: host Michael Kazanjian, honoree Carol Connors, Linda Schwartz and Mara New. To celebrate Veteran's Day, the day of the party, Connors and the table led the entire restaurant in singing America The Beautiful.

ENJOYING THE LUNCHEON—Also in attendance at the Israel Cancer Research Fund luncheon were (above) actress Anne Jeffreys and Naomi Urman; and (right photo) Dr. Morry Waksberg with Lynn Addotta, ICRF director, right.

FRIARS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LUPUS LA—Marilyn Stambler (center), president of the Friars Charitable Foundation, and (from left): member Lenore Ross, Janice Wallace, wife of Lupus LA founder Dr. Daniel J. Wallace, and members Stambler, Linda Schwartz and Lissa Roth Harrison at the Lupus Foundation fundraiser luncheon at The Beverly Wilshire. All Photos by Maxine Picard

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

Local Dancers Shine In Joffrey’s Nutcracker

Happenings... Kazan In Concert Wednesday Singer/actress Lannie Kazan will present “Lannie’s Cabaret at UCLA,” at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the university’s Freud Playhouse. Conceived and directed by Kazan, the cabaret will run through Saturday, Dec. 3 with five performances. For tickets and more information, visit www.tickets.ucla.edu or call 310-825-2101.

All Saints Kicks Off Holiday Season The acclaimed choir of All Saints’ Church begins the holiday season with “A Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols” at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 at the church, 504 N. Camden Dr., at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Camden. A seasonal favorite, the concert will feature music of Marlow, Ord, Handl, Phillips, Near, Scott, Pärt and others in the candlelit ambience of the church. For more information, call 310-275-0123 or visit www.allsaintsbh.org.

Color Of Rose Premieres At Theatre 40 Theatre 40 will present the West Coast premiere of The Color of Rose, written and directed by Kathrine Bates and opening Monday, Nov. 28 at the Reuben Cordova Theatre on the BHHS campus at 241 Moreno Dr. (off Little Santa Monica adjacent to Century City). Based on a concept by Chuck Fries, the play is a look at the life of Rose Kennedy, played by three actresses (Shelby Kocee, Lia Sargent and Gloria Stroock) as Kennedy reflects on the stages of her life. Performances will be Wednesday-Saturday, (8 p.m.) and Sunday (2 p.m.), through Dec. 21. Tickets are $23, $25 for matinees. To purchase, call 310-364-3636 or visit www.theatre40.org.

Resident Cecilia Perlstein,13, is particularly excited about the Joffrey Ballet’s return to Los Angeles—with it’s acclaimed production of that holiday classic, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. She’s making her Dorothy Chandler Pavilion debut as one of the party guests, who arrive with their parents and receive gifts in the ballet’s first scene. Resident Mia Perez is also appearing in the production as an angel. An eighth grader at Hawthorne, (where she’s also been active in the Science Olympiad), Perlstein started studying ballet last year and only recently began dancing “en pointe.” She developed her love of dance as a member of UCLA’s Chinese Cultural Dance Club and has performed in the club’s annual Royce Hall program, Lotus Steps, for five years. A summer session at the Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp in Connecticut, where she also got to perform, only deepened her commitment to the art. After learning about Joffrey auditions from her dance school, the Kova Ballet Conservatory on Robertson, Perlstein tried out and got a part. “I’m really, really excited and happy,” says Perlstein, daughter of Ron and Judy Perlstein. “It’s going to be a good experience seeing and working with professional dancers.” With a dance career as a goal, Perlstein is now taking four lessons a week with her teacher Olga Tozyiakova Now immersed in rehearsals in downtown L.A., Perlstein is thrilled to be in a ballet she’s only seen on DVD. Returning to Los Angeles for the first time since 1994, the Joffrey Nutcracker performances will be accompanied live by the LA Opera Orchestra. Performances will be Dec. 1-4 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $34-$125. For more information, visit www.musiccenter.org/events/dance.html or call 213-9728555.—Steve Simmons

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By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 25)–You’ll get attention because you put things together in a sharp, stylish way. From your appearance to your environment, there’s a certain panache in all you create. You’ll be copied by friends and strangers alike. You’ll get help and reach a personal goal in January. April brings a windfall. June travels are romantic. Cancer and Scorpio people adore you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The best place to work out logistics and practicalities is on paper–and not digital paper, but actual paper. There’s something about seeing your plan laid out in front of you that will bring sudden clarity. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You can be set in your ways, and you can just as easily unset them. You’ll witness something you never would have seen had you not ventured outside of a deeply entrenched routine. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll act in a way that is aligned with your ethics and beliefs, with full knowledge that others (even some very close to you) do not necessarily share your ethics and beliefs. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). A new fire is burning inside of you, and you’ll apply the energy toward an old goal. It’s time for you to contact those who aren’t so sure you can accomplish this and change their minds. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Sooner or later, you have to learn from the ground up. So there’s no reason to be envious of anyone who seems to have skipped ahead. Everyone has to go through the steps at some point. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You refuse to let a need for acceptance and love determine your actions. The more you accept and love yourself the less you’ll need it from others and the more in control of your destiny you’ll be. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll be applying yourself to the task of managing your life in a new and improved manner. Practical action rules. Work your way out of a thinking block, because you’re unlikely to think your way out of a working block. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Tiny arguments rise to the surface of your mind. Should you let them escape your rosy lips, as well? Think it through. With Mercury retrograde, there is much that is best left unsaid. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have to look past appearances to know what’s really going on. The prince will be dressed as a pauper, and the pauper will wear expensive shoes. The wise man will be silent as the fool pontificates loudly about all he knows. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Regardless of what preparations you’ve actually endeavored, you will feel completely ready to take on the day’s events. You have an inner core of confidence that overrides the situation. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sometimes you get the feeling that a relationship, career or location isn’t really the perfect fit for you. It will go on as an uneasy feeling until you decide definitively either way. The time is right to choose and stand by your choice. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You need people around you who don’t deplete your energy and who do provide sufficient emotional support. Keep looking until you have that, and don’t settle for less.

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tion) zone to C3 (general commercial) zone for all three former railroad properties along Santa Monica Boulevard, preferring instead to proceed with a lower intensity overlay zone for the potential redevelopment of those properties. A C3 zoning would have allowed a 2:1 floor area ratio, no property line setbacks and a 45-foot height limit. They will officially vote on denial of the request at a later date. At the meeting, the Planning Commission began the process of crafting the general elements of the new overlay zone. Proposed elements of the zone include limiting the floor area ratio to range from 0.5:1 to a maximum of 1.5:1, additional parking, a three-story height limit, and requiring an average 25 foot setback from the north property line for green space. Rosenstein commented he hopes that these changes will help the area someday become that neighborhood’s “South Beverly Drive” with parking, wide sidewalks, and great outdoor dining that residents can walk to. Commonly known as “The Gateway Project”, the process of changing the zones and developing the properties at 9900 Santa Monica Blvd., 9848 Santa Monica Blvd. and 9817 Santa Monica Blvd. have been going on for the last 10 years. Gateway Project property owner Jeff Mirken who owns the east corner property said they were forced into the zone change process by the City, who did not want to zone the properties individually. He told the commission that he did not support the overlay zone. “We didn’t have a project and didn’t want to go into (the process) but we did and we’ve been involved in meetings and studies for 10 years” Mirken said. “If you can get this square peg into a round hole, you can

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cessive taking” allegation involving more than $1.3 million. Christiansen’s sentencing hearing will be on Jan. 5. According to Deputy District Attorney Max Huntsman, she is facing up to eight years in state prison. Christiansen was convicted of four counts of felony conflict of interest in her role as employee or consultant to the Beverly Hills Unified School District. At the time Christiansen negotiated contracts for BHUSD with Johnson Controls Inc., (“JCI”) that corpora-

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do it. But a setback of 15 feet on my property runs people into the parking structure. That doesn’t work. After 10 years and hundreds of thousands of dollars, we deserve to have at least an overlay that gives us a possibility to build something.” The project that was denied was proposed on the west corner at 9848 Santa Monica Blvd on Jeffrey Wilson’s property, where a Starbucks is currently located. Architect Jeffrey Kalban spoke about the project. He presented a building with 8 to 12 foot setbacks. Kalban said they kept “reworking and redesigning” the project based on meetings with the Commission and liaison representatives. The proposed 90,000square-foot project, slated for both office and 15,523-square feet of ground floor retail use, was approximately four stories tall with 307 parking spaces and 60 percent open green space bordering Santa Monica Boulevard. The green space was “doing something to enrich the community and encourage a great deal of community activity” Kalban said. The commission ultimately decided to deny the project because it was too large with too many impacts. The commission said they wanted something smaller with larger setbacks. Furie said he is always astonished that projects get larger as they go through the process. “This project does not work for this location,” Furie said. “I would look at something smaller with far greater setbacks.” The commission generally agreed that exact setbacks would need to be determined on a project-by-project basis. Walden Drive resident Joy Shefter submitted a letter to the commission stating her and other residents concerns regarding the Gateway Project development. Ten other residents signed Shefter’s letter. Shefter said had she and others were given no-

tice about the meeting, there would have been a greater interest. Property owners are required to notice residences within a 300-foot radius of the project. Shefter’s residence is just outside of this zone. Among the reasons stated in the letter to oppose the zone changes and project include gridlock during the construction phase, environmental pollutants, increased traffic when completed and recently discovered earthquake faults in the area including the West Beverly Hills Lineament. “Even a ‘scaled down’ project has the same issues,” Shefter’s letter stated. “When the developer/owners submit a project that is a T1 transportation concept complete with beautiful surface parking, grass, flowers, trees, benches and sculptures for this area, then it should be considered on its own merits as this would truly benefit the community.” Property owner Jeff Wilson stated in his comments to the commission that the City Council has had the opportunity to purchase the properties over the years and has declined to do so. Planning Commission Chair Dan Yukelson said while he had mixed feelings about the project and zone changes, the project was large and would cause a “great deal of traffic impacts.” “I’ve lived in Beverly Hills for approximately 30 years and living close to that neighborhood, I’m very concerned we could be going down a path that makes it financially impossible for someone to want to redevelop those parcels,” Yukelson said. “That section of the City does not look like Beverly Hills. It’s crying for redevelopment.” The formal resolution denying the proposed Gateway Project will come before the commission on Dec. 19. The Planning Commission will continue discussion of the potential overlay zone at its Jan. 26 meeting.

tion was paying her company, Strategic Concepts, as its “consultant.” She also pushed for the $334 million Measure E bond , which earned her company $200,000 a month. Christiansen was charged last December, along with former BHUSD Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard, who is currently awaiting trial. At that time, current Newport Mesa Unified School District Superintendent Hubbard was charged with two counts of felony misappropriation of public funds, for allegedly giving Chris-

tiansen a $20,000 stipend and increasing her monthly car allowance from $150 to $500 without approval from the Board of Education. In October, he was indicted on a third count of misappropriation of funds. According to the indictment, when Hubbard was superintendent, he “directed a subordinate to increase the pay of employee Nora Roque” without approval of the board. Roque is not charged with any criminal wrongdoing. A pretrial hearing for Hubbard is scheduled for Dec. 12.

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BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-460548LL Order #: 110367919-CAGTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/13/2008. 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. 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): ROMEO REDFORD, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 4/28/2008 as Instrument No. 20080738202 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/2/2011 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $366,758.62 The purported property address is: 1230 NORTH HORN AVENUE #309 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Assessor’s Parcel No. 5559-006-158 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America, N.A. 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole

PUBLIC NOTICES and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rights’ 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 #0014299 11/11/2011 11/18/2011 11/25/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1284083-02 APN: 4334-022-165 TRA: 002410 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6249 REF: Hersh, Estate Of Bur IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 13, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 01, 2011, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 21, 2005, as Inst. No. 05 2539088 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Burt Hersh, An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 117 N. Gale Drive #5 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 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: $439,312.24. 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. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 03, 2011. (R-396416 11/11/11, 11/18/11, 11/25/11) —————————— TS # CA-10-371646-JB Order # 100402714-CAMAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 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): KELLY LANGE , AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 12/29/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2897492 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the

office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/7/2011 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,100,197.26 The purported property address is: 1100 Alta Loma Road #1702 West Hollywood, CA 90069 Assessor’s Parcel No. 5555-005-137 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 1575 Palm Beach Lakes West Palm Beach FL 33401. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to 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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. P895490 11/11, 11/18, 11/25/2011

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RISING STARS GALA– Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater L.A.’s “Rising Stars” Gala at The Beverly Hilton drew (above, from left): co-honoree Nancy Josephson, BBBSLA President/ CEO Tiffany Siart, and co-honorees Kenny Ortega and Sandy Bilson; and (this row, from left): presenters Jennifer Grey and Sarah Purcell. Photos by Vince Bucci

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) honored outstanding members of the community at its Rising Stars Gala in The Beverly Hilton. Awards recognize individuals who are inspiring and positive role models for young people. Nancy Josephson, partner in WME Entertainment, received the “Sherry Lansing” award; Kenny Ortega, director/choreographer (the “Walt Disney Man of the Year” award; and Sandy Bilson, BBSLA boardmember and BBBS Guild president (“Legacy” award). The gala was hosted by Ricki Lake and Tyra Banks, Jennifer Grey with Sarah Purcell presenting. Honorary gala chairs were Melanie Cook, Roy P. and Sheri Disney, Sherry Lansing and Steve Soboroff. Tiffany Siart, BBBSLA president/CEO, said: “The collective vision, generosity and devotion of our honorees enable us to transform the lives of youth in our most challenging neighborhoods and schools.” Tyra Banks gave Josephson, who was the first woman to be named president at a major Hollywood talent agency, her honor, while Jennifer Grey did the same for Emmy-winning Ortega. The latter became known for his stage direction and choreography of the A&M recording artists, The Tubes. He later did the same for Cher, Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler and The Pointer Sisters. Bilson, who received her award from Sarah Purcell, was a founding member of the BBBS Guild, which has raised $8+ million to support its one-to-one mentoring programs. The gala also featured an opportunity drawing with two prizes: a 3year lease on a 2012 Toyota Prius courtesy of Toyota of Hollywood and two first-class American Airlines tickets to any of its domestic destinations… Unfortunately I did not win. Visit www.bbbsla.org. ****** The League for Children’s 25th annual “An Evening in Casablanca at Rick’s Café Americian,” held at the Bel-Air Country Club, was a huge success raising an estimated $115,000 for Children’s Bureau, a non-profit leader in child abuse prevention and treatment. More than 200 guests attended the evening which honored former L.A. mayor, philanthropist Richard Riordan, who received his award from actress Rhonda Fleming Carlson. Amb. Glen Holden was emcee. The evening included a four piece band with “Sam” from Rick’s Place and a silent auction filled with one-of-a-kind treasures. Guests were also greeted by Humphrey Bogart impersonator John Tobin. Mary Hiestand was event chair with Carol Towne as co-chair. President Mary Davis gave a warm, inspiring tribute to the auxiliary’s co-founder, Lois Linkletter, who recently passed away. “We are so proud all of the funds raised go towards helping the child development center at Children’s Bureau’s Magnolia Place Family Center. Children’s Bureau does extraordinary work to help at-risk children get a good start in life so they can succeed as adults,” said Mary Hiestand, the League for Children’s event chair. For the past 25 years, the group has raised $3 million to benefit Children’s Bureau. ****** Recently in New York City, Global Green USA launched the “I Am” campaign to raise awareness about serious threats faced from rising sea levels. Joined by actors, athletes and musicians including Mark Ruffalo, Adrian Grenier, Orlando Bloom, Serena Williams, James Cameron, Bill Morrison, Mark McGrath, Kevin Bacon, and Kyra Sedgwick among others. Visit: www.globalgreean. org/iam.

Page 24 | November 25, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-457372VF Order #: 110341182CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/25/2005. 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. 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): WENDY SYPHURS, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 3/29/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0715895 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/22/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 in the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $327,156.32 The purported property address is: 1203 N SWEETZER AVE APT 108 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Assessor’s Parcel No. 5554-021-033 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-

645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 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 #0015203 11/25/2011 12/2/2011 12/9/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No.: 20110169804937 Title Order No.: 110344300 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/06/2007 as Instrument No. 20071367124 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: THOMAS W. KIELY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 12/15/2011 TIME OF SALE: 09:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES - NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8550 HOLLOWAY DRIVE #405 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN#: 4339-004-202 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 $440,911.39. 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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC 2 ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800-280-2832 Auction.com, LLC NDEX West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 11/14/2011 NDEX West, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P890462 11/25, 12/2, 12/09/2011 ————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0071891 Title Order No. 110058140 Investor/Insurer No. 130103748 APN No. 5554-023-056 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by KRISTINA DAMBOULEV, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 08/11/2006 and recorded 8/18/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1843488, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 12/19/2011 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8400 DE LONGPRE AVENUE UNIT 310, 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 $537,205.85. 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: 11/12/2011 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# 4140200 11/25/2011, 12/02/2011, 12/09/2011 ————————— T.S.: No.: 11-25341 Loan No. SWINGLE Title Order No.55019972 APN: 4340027-057 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/10/2010. 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. On 12/19/2011 at 11:00 AM, Reliable Trust Deed Services, as duly appointed Trustee under pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/17/10 As Instrument Number 20101874990 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: David Justin Swingle single man, as Trustor, Oleg Khersonsky 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 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: In the Main Lobby at 19510 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana,

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: As more fully Described on 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, # 402, West Hollywood, Ca 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $261,752.63 (Estimated*) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sale to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 11/18/2011. Reliable Trust Deed Services, As Trustee 19510 Ventura Blvd., Suite 214, Tarzana, Ca 91356, (818) 708-7272 Lynn Wolcott, President. Trustee Sales Information (805)317-8782 www.westcoastposting.com P.O. Box 426, Oak View, CA 93022 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WCPP27587 11/25, 12/2, 12/9/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 749675CA Loan No. 3063042935 Title Order No. 110278421-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-05-2006. 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 12-16-2011 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07-18-2006, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 06 1574354, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: JOHN J. MORRISSEY, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, 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: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $650,090.85 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 838 NORTH DOHENY DR UNIT 901 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN Number: 4340-019-086 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: 1122-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee JESSICA SNEDDEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com P900418 11/25, 12/2, 12/09/2011 ——————————

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9980-0346 TSG Order No.: 34916-16 A.P.N.: 4331-008-062 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 07/31/2007 as Document #20071803953 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: John J. Posta III And Sakiko Yamada-Posta husband and wife as joint tenants, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., MERS, solely as nominee for Fisher Financial Group, Inc., dba Nationschoice Mortgage, its successor and assigns as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: December 1, 2011 at 01:00 PM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 120 South Crescent Drive #101, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-0000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $996,061.58 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. The Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 07/22/2011 NBS Default Services 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720, Long Beach, CA 90802 800766-7751 For Sale Information Contact: RSVP (925) 603-7342 Trustee 11/02/2011 “We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.” (RSVP# 279540, 11/11/11, 11/18/11, 11/25/11

BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0077030 Title Order No. 11-0061797 APN No. 4337-013-028 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MITRA DEIHIMI, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST, AND HOMEYRA ARBABI, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST, AS TENANTS IN COMMON, dated 10/26/2006 and recorded 11/01/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2425104, in Book , Page of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California, will sell on 12/16/2011 at 01:00 PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 848,850,852,852 1/2 HUNTLEY DR, 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 $1,340,569.23. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: RECONTRUST

PUBLIC NOTICES COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.145242 11/25, 12/02, 12/09/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 479673 Loan No. Title Order No. APN See Exhibit "A" TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (UNIFIED SALE) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/31/10. 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 12/21/11 at 9:00AM, First American Title Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to that certain Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (with Assignment of Rents and Leases), Recorded on March 8, 2010 as Document Number 2010-0310269 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Casden Movietown LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as Trustor, Comerica Bank, as Administrative Agent, as Beneficiary (as amended, the “Deed of Trust”), 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 Los Angeles County, California describing the land and personal property therein: See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein for real property; Exhibit “A” Real property in the City of West Hollywood, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: LOT 1 AND LOT 2 OF TRACT 5681, IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 136 PAGES 23 AND 24 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF LOT 2 LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINES: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 2, DISTANT NORTH 0° 01' 04" EAST 126.61 FEET FROM THE SOUTHERLY TERMINUS OF SAID WESTERLY LINE, "SAID SOUTHERLY TERMINUS BEING THE NORTHERLY END OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST HAVING A RADIUS OF 10 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 89° 22' 34" THENCE SOUTH 89° 15' 51" EAST 56.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 57' 56" EAST 236.90 FEET TO A POINT IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, SAID POINT BEING NORTH 0° 01' 04" EAST 128.81 FEET FROM THE SOUTHERLY TERMINUS OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT "SAID SOUTHERLY TERMINUS BEING THE NORTHERLY END OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO

THE NORTHWEST HAVING A RADIUS OF 10 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90° 37' 26". A.P.N. 5531-021-001 and See Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein for personal property Exhibit "B" The sale being made pursuant to this Notice shall, at the election of the Beneficiary, be a Unified Sale as to some or all of the personal property described herein, pursuant to California Commercial Code Section 9604(a)(1)(B). All personal property of any kind whatsoever, whether tangible or intangible and whether owned as of the date of the Deed of Trust or thereafter acquired, in which Trustor has as of the date of the Deed of Trust or thereafter acquired an interest and which is used in construction of, or is placed upon, or is derived from or used in connection with the maintenance, use, occupancy or enjoyment of, the Property (as defined below), including: 1. All rents, issues, income, revenues, royalties and profits as of the date of the Deed of Trust or in the future payable with respect to or otherwise derived from the Property (described below) or any other part of the collateral described herein (the "Collateral"), or the ownership, use, management, operation, leasing or occupancy of the Property or any other part of the Collateral, including those past due and unpaid (the "Rents"); 2. All present and future right, title and interest of Trustor in and to all inventory, equipment, fixtures and other goods (as those terms are defined in Division 9 of the California Uniform Commercial Code (the "UCC"), including goods that are to become fixtures, and whether existing as of the date of the Deed of Trust or in the future) as of the date of the Deed of Trust or in the future located at, upon or about, or affixed or attached to or installed in, the Real Property (described below), or used or to be used in connection with or otherwise relating to the Real Property or the ownership, use, development, construction, maintenance, management, operation, marketing, leasing or occupancy of the Real Property, including furniture, furnishings, machinery, appliances, building materials and supplies, generators, boilers, furnaces, water tanks, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and all other types of tangible personal property of any kind or nature, and all accessories, additions, attachments, parts, proceeds, products, repairs, replacements and substitutions of or to any of such property (the "Goods," and together with the Real Property, the "Property"); and 3. All right, title and interest of Trustor, as of the date of the Deed of Trust or thereafter aquired, in and to all accounts, general intangibles, chattel paper, deposit accounts, money, instruments and documents (as those terms are defined in Divisions 1 and 9 of the UCC), all rights to payment, all letter of credit rights (as such term is defined in Division 9 of the UCC) relating to any of the Property, all commercial tort claims (as such term is defined in Division 9 of the UCC) relating to the Property, all rights of Trustor as declarant or manager under any covenants, conditions and restrictions, reciprocal easement agreements or other similar instruments or agreements, including, without limitation, payments and rights to payment and/or reimbursements under such agree-

ments, and all other agreements, obligations, rights and written materials (in each case whether existing as of the date of the Deed of Trust or in the future) as of the date of the Deed of Trust or in the future relating to or otherwise arising in connection with or derived from the Property or any other part of the Collateral or the ownership, use, development, construction, maintenance, management, operation, marketing, leasing, occupancy, sale or financing of the Property or any other part of the Collateral, including (to the extent applicable to the Property or any other portion of the Collateral) (i) permits, approvals and other governmental authorizations, (ii) improvement plans and specifications and architectural drawings, (iii) agreements with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, project managers, supervisors, designers, architects, engineers, sales agents, leasing agents, consultants and property managers, (iv) takeout, refinancing and permanent loan commitments, (v) warranties, guaranties, indemnities and insurance policies (including insurance policies obtained in accordance with the Borrowing Base Loan Agreement dated as of June 24, 2005 by and between Trustor and Beneficiary, (as amended, the "Loan Agreement") and whether or not required to be carried by Trustor pursuant to the terms hereof), together with insurance payments and unearned insurance premiums, (vi) claims, demands, awards, settlements and other payments arising or resulting from or otherwise relating to any insurance (whether or not Beneficiary is named as a loss payee of such insurance) or any loss or destruction of, injury or damage to, trespass on or taking, condemnation (or conveyance in lieu of condemnation) or public use of any of the Property, (vii) all of the Trustor's funds, if any, as of the date of the Deed of Trust or hereafter held by Administrative Agent for the benefit of Lenders for payment of costs associated with the Property and the Personal Property, (viii) license agreements, service and maintenance agreements, purchase and sale agreements and purchase options, together with advance payments, security deposits and other amounts paid to or deposited with Trustor under any such agreements, (ix) reserves, deposits, bonds, deferred payments, refunds, rebates, discounts, cost savings, escrow proceeds, sale proceeds and other rights to the payment of money, trade names, trademarks, goodwill and all other types of intangible personal property of any kind or nature, and (x) all supplements, modifications, amendments, renewals, extensions, proceeds, replacements and substitutions of or to any of such property (the "Intangibles", and together with the Rents and the Goods, the "Personal Property"). For purposes of the above collateral description, all initially capitalized terms that are used in this Exhibit "B" without definition have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Deed of Trust. As used above, the term "Real Property" means (A) all that certain real property acquired prior to or after the recordation of the Deed of Trust, in the City of West Hollywood, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as more particularly described in Exhibit A

attached hereto (the "Land"), (B) all buildings, structures and other improvements located or to be constructed on the Land prior to or after the recordation of the Deed of Trust (the "Improvements"), and (C) all tenements, hereditaments, appurtenances, privileges, franchises and other rights and interests benefitting or otherwise relating to the Land or the Improvements prior to or after the recordation of the Deed of Trust, including easements, rights of way, development rights, mineral rights, water and water rights, pumps and pumping plants and all shares of stock evidencing the same. THE BENEFICIARY UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST HAS RESERVED THE RIGHT TO ASSUME OR REJECT IN ITS SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION, UPON WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE APPLICABLE CONTRACT COUNTERPARTY, ANY OR ALL CONTRACTS AFFECTING REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, WHICH RIGHT TO ASSUME OR REJECT SHALL SUCCEED TO SUCH PURCHASER (AND SUCH PURCHASER'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS) TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS AN ASSUMPTION BY THE BENEFICIARY UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST OR THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY AT THE FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST (OR SUCH PURCHASER'S SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS) OF ANY OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OF THE REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN. No representation or warranty is made that any or all of the personalty exists, is available for the successful bidder or is located on the real property described above. The beneficiary under the Deed of Trust reserves the right to exclude some or all of the personalty prior to the sale. Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of any state or local sales and use taxes on the tangible personalty being sold. The property heretofore described is being sold "ASIS", “WHERE-IS”, AND “WITH ALL FAULTS”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7302-7304 Santa Monica 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, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining obligations under the guaranty secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said guaranty, 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: $33,699,498.54 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be

November 25, 2011 | Page 25 recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: TIME \@ "M/d/yy" 11/19/11 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 4102158 David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee P899268 11/25, 12/2, 12/09/2011 ————————— Title No. 4431467 ALS No. 2010-5308 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED 5/24/2010. 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 12/13/2011, at 9:00 A.M., ASSOCIATION LIEN SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on 5/27/2010, as instrument number 20100725025, 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: 1014 N. Doheny Dr. #4, West Hollywood, California 90069 Assessor's Parcel No. 4340026-033 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: Alan Knobloch, 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 $17,157.99. 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: 11/10/2011 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los

Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 207-2027 By: Rose Mantalozi, Trustee Officer P897411 11/18, 11/25, 12/02/2011 —————————— TS No. 2010-1117 Order No. 3206-275468 Loan No. STEVEN PAUL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/5/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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. Trustor: STEVEN PAUL, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust recorded 1/30/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0213506 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 12/6/2011 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $94,219.59 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1038 CAROL DRIVE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 A.P.N.: 4340-027-014 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (714) 573-1965 or LOG ONTO WWW.priorityposting.com Date: 11/3/2011 WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 31194 La Baya Drive Suite 106, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (818) 9914600 LUIS ALVARADO, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER P896587 11/11, 11/18, 11/25/2011 ———

Page 26 | November 25, 2011 ORDINANCE NO. 11-O-2615 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO REGULATION AND PERMITTING OF RESTAURANT USES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

ed as required for indoor dining pursuant to this section except that the planning commission may establish parking requirements for open air dining areas that are different than those set forth in this section if the planning commission determines that the open air dining area will generate a need for parking different than the amount of parking required by this section or the planning commission determines that parking demand will be met by means other than those means specified in this section

Section 1. The City Council hereby amends Section 8-3-2 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read Section 4. The City as follows: Council hereby amends Section 10-3“8-3-2: EXCEPTIONS: 2733 of Article 27 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of The following shall be the Beverly Hills exempt from the provi- Municipal Code to read sions of section 8-3-1 as follows: of this chapter: “10-3-2733: PARKING A. Activities and instal- IN NONRESIDENTIAL lations for which a per- ZONES; LOCATION mit is issued under AND SHIELDING OF chapter 2 of this title. FACILITIES: B. Newsracks for which a permit has been issued under title 4, chapter 3, article 6 of this code. C. Public utilities which have an existing easement for utility service. D. Producers of agricultural products or other vendors with written permission from the city to operate in the public right of way during a "farmers' market" as defined in chapter 6 of this title. E. Special events for which a permit has been issued under title 4, chapter 8 of this code.” Section 2. The City Council hereby amends Section 10-3-1960 of Article 19.5 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “10-3-1960: VIOLATIONS AND REMEDIES: A. The operation of a business in violation of this article is a nuisance. Each person violating this article is subject to all remedies allowed by law.” Section 3. The City Council hereby amends Numbers 7 and 8 in the Table in subsection (B) of Section 10-3-2730 of Article 27 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows, with all other portions of Section 10-32730 remaining in place without modification: 7. Open air dining on public property No additional parking required. 8. Open air dining on private property Parking shall be provid-

Except as provided in this section, in all nonresidential zones, required parking shall be provided on site. However, the director of community development may, pursuant to the provisions of article 36 of this chapter, approve a minor accommodation permit for up to ten (10) spaces to be located off site within seven hundred and fifty feet (750') of the use site if the director finds that the proposal would not have a significant, adverse effect on traffic and parking in the area. The planning commission may grant a conditional use permit authorizing off site parking in excess of ten (10) spaces within seven hundred and fifty feet (750') of the use site.

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PUBLIC NOTICES single-family (one-family) residential zone shall be erected, constructed, altered, or remodeled unless the elevations and plans for the exterior portions and areas and the interiors of mall areas, as defined in section 10-3-100 of this chapter, have first been reviewed and approved by the architectural commission, or by the council on appeal. 2. Exception: Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A1 of this section, temporary seasonal decorations may be displayed on private property, without architectural review, during the period between November 15 of each year and January 10 of the following year. B. No exterior portion or area of an existing building, structure, sign, wall, fence, or other improvement to real property, or the interior of any mall area, located in any zone other than a residential zone shall be painted, repainted, textured, or retextured unless the plans, colors, and textures for such work have been reviewed and approved by the architectural commission, or by the council on appeal. C. No permit shall be issued for any work described in subsections A and B of this section and unless the necessary approval required therefor is first granted.

approval, notwithstanding any other provision of this section or this article. The decision of the director may be appealed to the architectural commission by filing an appeal petition with the director no later than fourteen (14) days after the official's decision. The petition shall be on a form designated by the director. F. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, architectural review may be a condition of the granting of a conditional use permit or a variance when required for any use or improvement in a residential zone. G. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, architectural review shall be a condition of the grant of a sign accommodation pursuant to chapter 4, article 9 of this title. H. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, architectural review shall be a condition precedent to the approval of a final map to convert an existing multi-family residential apartment building to a common interest development project or to convert a common interest development previously created prior to January 1, 2006, to another form of common interest development in accordance with chapter 2, article 7 of this title for any building that the planning commission determined to be a "character contributing building" in accordance with section 102-707 of this title and, based on that determination, granted a waiver of any of the requirements of said article 7.”

Prior to the commencement of any work described in subsections A and B of this section, an application for approval shall be made in writing to the architectural commission pursuant Section 6. The City Additionally, except for to the procedure set Council hereby required entrances and forth in this article. amends Section 10-3exits, all parking struc3016 of Article 30 of tures in nonresidential D. Notwithstanding the Chapter 3 of Title 10 of zones shall be con- issuance of an open the Beverly Hills structed so as to shield air dining permit pur- Municipal Code to the automobiles from suant to article 35 of read as follows: horizontal view in all this chapter, no open directions and so as to air dining operations “10-3-3016: FILING comply with the noise shall be established FEES: abatement provisions unless the plans for all of this code and shall improvements, fix- A. Applications for be enclosed with solid tures, structures and architectural review by walls when such park- facilities to be located the director as set ing structures are adja- in the public right of forth in subsection 10cent to a residentially way have been 3-3007E of this article zoned property or sep- reviewed and shall be accompanied arated from such a approved by the archi- by a filing fee as property solely by a tectural commission, established by the City street or alley.” or by the council on Council. appeal. For the purposSection 5. The City es of this subsection B. Applications for Council hereby "facilities" shall include, architectural review amends Section 10-3- but not be limited to, required to be submit3007 of Article 30 of tables and chairs. ted to the architectural Chapter 3 of Title 10 of commission for the Beverly Hills E. When in the opinion approval shall be Municipal Code to read of the director, the accompanied by a filas follows: approval of an applica- ing fee as established tion for a minor or by the City Council. “10-3-3007: ARCHI- insignificant permit TECTURAL REVIEW does not defeat the C. Notwithstanding the REQUIRED: purposes and objec- provisions of subsectives of this article, the tions A and B of this A. 1. Approval: No official may grant the section, no fee shall building, structure, approval without sub- be required for any sign, wall, fence, or mitting the matter to architectural review landscaping located in the architectural com- required by subsection any zone other than a mission for its 10-3-3007B of this

article.” Section 7. The City Council hereby adds a new Section 10-3-3017 to Article 30 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “10-3-3017: RESTAURANTS: The commission chair shall appoint a two member restaurant subcommittee to review certain restaurant applications. The chair may select an alternate member or members in the event the restaurant subcommittee members are unable to meet within 14 days of an application filing that is subject to the provisions of this Section. In the event a subcommittee meeting does not occur within 14 days, the matter shall be scheduled for the next available commission meeting. Upon the filing of a complete application with the community development department for a project that requires architectural review and is solely related to a restaurant use, the following regulations shall apply: A. Within 14 days of the date on which an application is deemed complete, the Architectural Commission shall review the application or the restaurant subcommittee of the Architectural Commission and the director, or his/her designee, shall meet for the purposes of determining whether the project is minor and not subject to review before the Architectural Commission. The Architectural Commission restaurant subcommittee decision that the project is minor must be unanimous, otherwise the matter shall be scheduled for the next available Architectural Commission meeting. Projects determined minor shall be approved by the director or designee. B. For projects that require review before the Architectural Commission, the application shall be approved, approved with conditions, or denied in one meeting. The commission shall not have the authority to impose conditions of approval requiring further review by any authority other than the director, except as provided below. If no action is rendered at the meeting, the application shall be deemed denied.

applicant requests an extension of this deadline. A unanimous approval of the restaurant subcommittee is required for the project to be approved. All other action by the restaurant subcommittee, including a failure of the subcommittee to meet within 14 days or the time period as extended upon request of the applicant, shall be determined to be a technical denial. Final decisions of the restaurant subcommittee pursuant to this subsection shall be appealable to the City Council pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 4, Article 1. C. Applications that include a request for a sign accommodation shall comply with Chapter 4 of this Title 10, however, such applications shall not be subject to the public notice requirements in Section 10-4-904. D. Applications for temporary construction barricades that include graphics and will remain in place for less than six months shall be approved or denied by the director of community development. The director may forward any construction barricade application to the architectural commission to be processed pursuant to subsection B. Temporary construction barricades with graphics that will remain in place for a period of six months or longer shall require architectural commission review pursuant to subsection B.” Section 8. The City Council hereby amends Section 10-3-3100 of Article 31 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:

mean a parking lot established in a location not previously used for parking purposes. E. Conversion of parking to a commercial parking lot. Parking shall be considered to be converted to a commercial parking lot upon the initial posting of signs advertising the availability of such parking to the general public. Nothing in this subsection shall require development plan review of an existing parking lot that currently contains signage advertising the availability of parking to the general public. Signage indicating the availability of parking for patrons or employees of a commercial establishment shall not be considered to be signage advertising the availability of parking to the general public. F. All common interest development projects, as defined in chapter 2, article 7 of this title.” Section 9. The City Council hereby amends Section 10-33101 of Article 31 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “10-3-3101: EXEMPTIONS FROM DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW: The development plan review procedure required by this article shall not apply to the following: A. Single-family residences and accessory uses permitted in singlefamily zones except single-family residences constructed pursuant to a density bonus permit.

“10-3-3100: DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW B. Signs. REQUIRED: C. Sculptures or other Notwithstanding any types of artwork. other provision of this code, or ordinance of the D. Landscaping not city of Beverly Hills, the involving any new confollowing shall not be struction of buildings permitted to be estab- or structures on the site. lished unless a development plan is approved E. Facade remodeling pursuant to the provi- of existing buildings or sions of this article structures not increasestablishing a developing the square footage ment plan review proce- by two thousand five dure: hundred (2,500) square feet or more, or A. All uses involving new the height of the buildconstruction that ing or structure. requires the issuance of a building permit other F. Awnings. than new construction subject to a discretionary G. Encroachment perpermit under this chapter mits approved by the (excluding architectural city council. review) or any other interim zoning ordinance H. New construction of the city; involving less than two thousand five hundred B. All rooftop gymnasi- (2,500) square feet of ums and lunchrooms new or additional floor permitted pursuant to area that does not section 10-3-3109 of this increase the height of article. the structure or building and is not for the purC. All projects construct- pose of establishing a ed pursuant to a density rooftop gymnasium or bonus permit. lunchroom pursuant to section 10-3-3109 of D. All new parking lots. this article, or an auto-

1. The Architectural Commission may delegate final action to the restaurant subcommittee. If delegated, the restaurant subcommittee shall make a decision within 14 days after the Architectural Commission meeting unless the A new parking lot shall

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BEVERLY HILLS matic teller machine other characteristics or adjacent to a public impacts of the project.” right of way. Section 11. The City I. Resurfacing, restrip- Council hereby ing and similar alter- amends Section 10-3ation of an existing 3104 of Article 31 of legally nonconforming Chapter 3 of Title 10 of surface parking facility. the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read J. Satellite dish anten- as follows: nas permitted as accessory uses pur- “10-3-3104: STANsuant to section 10-3- DARD OF REVIEW OF 4503 of this chapter. DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW APPLIK. Wireless telecom- CATIONS: munication antenna facilities permitted with- Except as provided in out a conditional use this section for develpermit pursuant to sec- opment plans to be tion 10-3-4509 of this located in the C-5 zone chapter.” and reviewed by the director of planning Section 10. The City and community develCouncil hereby amends opment, the reviewing Section 10-3-3102 of authority shall approve Article 31 of Chapter 3 a development plan of Title 10 of the review application only Beverly Hills Municipal if it makes all of the folCode to read as following findings: lows: A. The proposed plan “10-3-3102: REVIEW- is consistent with the ING AUTHORITY FOR general plan and any DEVELOPMENT PLAN specific plans adopted REVIEW APPLICA- for the area. TIONS: B. The proposed plan A. The planning com- will not adversely mission shall be the affect existing and reviewing authority for anticipated developall development plan ment in the vicinity and review applications will promote harmoinvolving the following: nious development of the area. 1. Projects in the C-5 or public service zone For those proposed involving new construc- plans to be located in tion with a floor area the C-5 zone that are ratio greater than 1.5, reviewed by the planother projects in those ning commission, the zones involving more commission shall conthan forty thousand sider the factors set (40,000) square feet of forth in section 10-3new or additional floor 2021 of this chapter as area, and projects in part of the commisany other zone involv- sion's determination ing more than fifteen regarding whether a thousand (15,000) project will promote square feet of new or harmonious developadditional floor area. ment of the area. 2. Multi-family residential projects involving five (5) or more new units. 3. Any project requiring the granting of a variance. 4. Rooftop gymnasiums and lunchrooms in the C-3, C-R, C-3A, and C3B zones. 5. Any project referred to the planning commission by the planning director.

C. The nature, configuration, location, density, height and manner of operation of any commercial development proposed by the plan will not significantly and adversely interfere with the use and enjoyment of residential properties in the vicinity of the subject property.

D. The proposed plan will not create any significantly adverse traffic impacts, traffic safety hazards, pedestrian6. All common interest vehicle conflicts, or development projects, pedestrian safety hazas defined in article 7, ards. chapter 2 of this title. E. The proposed plan 7. Any project con- will not be detrimental structed pursuant to a to the public health, density bonus permit. safety or general welfare. The reviewing authority for all other projects In approving a develsubject to the provi- opment plan applicasions of this article tion, the reviewing shall be the city plan- authority may impose ning director or such such conditions as it other person that may deems appropriate to be designated by the protect the public city manager. The plan- health, safety and genning director or such eral welfare. other designated person may refer to the With regard to develplanning commission opment plans to be any project that the located in the C-5 zone director of other desig- and to be reviewed by nated person deems the director of planning appropriate for review and community develby the commission due opment, the review of to the size, location, or the director shall be

ministerial and limited to whether such building conforms to the requirements of the C5 zone.” Section 12. The City Council hereby deletes Sections 10-3-3107 (PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR OPEN AIR DINING) and 10-33108 (SUSPENSION OF OPEN AIR DINING PRIVILEGES), and renumbers former Sections 10-3-3109 (ROOFTOP USES) through 10-3-3110 (COMMON INTEREST DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS) accordingly as sections 10-3-3107 through 10-3-3108. Section 13. The City Council hereby amends Section 10-33307 of Article 33 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “10-3-3307: REVIEW OF IN-LIEU PARKING APPLICATIONS: Persons desiring to participate in the inlieu parking district established by this article shall submit an application for participation to the director of community development. If the director determines that such application meets the requirements set forth in sections 10-3-3302 through 10-3-3306 of this article, then the director shall schedule a hearing on that application before the planning commission, unless the application is solely for a restaurant use and the number of in lieu parking spaces requested will result in a total number of in-lieu parking spaces of 10 or fewer, in which case the director shall have the authority to approve the request without conducting a hearing. Written notice of any required hearing shall be mailed to the applicant by United States mail, at least ten days prior to the hearing. Furthermore, if the applicant has concurrently filed other applications which require a hearing before the planning commission, then the hearing regarding the application for participation in the district shall be combined with such other hearing. Similarly, notice of the application for participation in the district shall be combined with the notice of any other application that will be reviewed concurrently by the planning commission.” Section 14. The City Council hereby amends Section 10-33308 of Article 33 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “10-3-3308: STANDARD OF REVIEW: The planning commis-

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sion or director pursuant to the provisions of Section 10-3-3307 shall approve an application for participation in the in-lieu parking district only if the commission or director makes the following findings:

from the ground to the lowest element of the umbrella and shall be located completely within the open air dining areas permitted A. Participation in the in-lieu parking district, as boundaries. approved, will not adversely affect existing and anticipated development in the vicinity and will 3. Portable heaters promote harmonious development of the area. shall be located a minimum of three feet (3') B. Participation in the in-lieu parking district, as from any combustible approved, will not create any significantly material and shall be adverse traffic safety impacts, pedestrian-vehi- located completely cle conflicts, or parking impacts. within the open air dining areas permitted C. Participation in the in-lieu parking district will boundaries. not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. 4. Unless a permanent structure is approved The commission or director may restrict partici- pursuant to the permit, pation in the in-lieu parking district by requiring all fixtures and furnithe provision of a minimum amount of on site ture used in an open air parking if the commission or director deter- dining area shall be mines that such restriction is necessary to allow removed from the pubthe commission or director to make the findings lic right of way and set forth in this section.” stored out of public view during nonbusiSection 15. The City Council hereby amends ness hours. At the disSection 10-3-3309 of Article 33 of Chapter 3 of cretion of the reviewing Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to authority, open air dinread as follows: ing areas with more than twelve (12) chairs “10-3-3309: APPEALS: may be required to provide a permanent barriAny decision of the director pursuant to this er delineating the article may be appealed to the planning com- usable open air dining mission in a manner consistent with the proce- area from the remaindures set forth in title 1, chapter 4, article 1 of ing area of the public this code. Any decision of the planning com- right of way. mission pursuant to this article may be appealed to the city council in the manner pro- 5. Areas used for outvided by title 1, chapter 4, article 1 of this door dining shall not code.” extend beyond the building frontage for Section 16. The City Council hereby amends the associated restauArticle 35 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly rant space. Hills Municipal Code in its entirety to read as follows: 6. The material and design of the furniture “Article 35. Open Air Dining and barrier, if any, shall be reviewed and 10-3-3501: Open Air Dining Permits approved pursuant to 10-3-3502: Open Air Dining in the Public Right section 10-3-3007 of of Way; Requirements this chapter prior to 10-3-3503: Reviewing Authority installation. 10-3-3504: Notice 10-3-3505: Standard of Review 7. An encroachment 10-3-3506: Open Air Dining Permit; Conditions permit allowing estab10-3-3507: Bonding and Insurance lishment of an open air 10-3-3508: Decision and Appeals dining area must be 10-3-3509: Suspension and Revocation of obtained from the pubOpen Air Dining Permit lic works department in a form satisfactory to 10-3-3501: OPEN AIR DINING PERMITS: the city attorney. A. No open air dining use shall be established in the public right of way or on private property unless an open air dining permit is approved pursuant to this article 35. B. Parking shall be provided for all open air dining uses pursuant to the provisions of section 10-3-2730 of this chapter. C. An application for an open air dining permit shall be filed with the planning and community development department in a form prescribed by that department.

8. Areas used for open air dining in the public right of way shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Building Code, including, but not limited to, maintaining proper building egress and ingress at all times, observing maximum seating capacities, providing proper circulation, and providing appropriate access to persons with disabilities.

D. If approved, an open air dining permit shall be valid for a period of five (5) years and may be renewed for one additional five (5) year period on the same terms and conditions as set B. An annual rental fee forth in the original approval. shall be imposed on the use or operation of E. The city council may establish by resolution open air dining areas fees for the review of such applications. located in the public right of way. The rental 10-3-3502: OPEN AIR DINING IN THE PUBLIC fee schedule shall be RIGHT OF WAY; REQUIREMENTS: set by resolution of the city council. In the A. Any open air dining area proposed to be event that a permit is located in the public right of way shall comply suspended pursuant to with all of the following requirements: section 10-3-3509 of this article, rental fees 1. A minimum distance of not less than five foot shall not be required to (5') wide pedestrian travel aisle shall be main- be paid during the peritained on the public right of way at all times; to od of suspension. assure the required pedestrian travel aisle, all open air dining areas shall be set back a mini- 10-3-3503: REVIEWmum of five feet (5') from the edge of the curb ING AUTHORITY: and any fixed sidewalk obstruction including, without limitation, curb lines, tree wells, street A. Unless otherwise trees, parking meters, water hydrants, light specified, the reviewpoles, utility equipment boxes, newspaper ing authority for an racks and bus benches. open air dining permit shall be the director of 2. Umbrellas located in the open air dining area community developshall have a minimum seven foot (7') clearance ment. If, in the opinion

of the director, an application merits review by the planning commission, the director may refer such application to the planning commission and the planning commission shall serve as the reviewing authority and shall conduct a noticed public hearing regarding the request. B. The reviewing authority for an open air dining permit for an open air dining area serving more than twelve (12) persons located on private property within one hundred seventy feet (170’) of an R-1 or R-4 zone shall be the planning commission. C. A public hearing shall be held by the planning commission on all applications for which it is the reviewing authority. In addition to the notice requirements pursuant to section 10-3-3504 of this chapter, at least ten (10) days prior to such hearing, notice of the time, place and purpose of the public hearing shall be sent by first class mail to each owner of property in a residential zone within a distance of five hundred feet (500') of the exterior boundaries of the subject property and to each owner of property in any other zone within three hundred feet (300') of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. Such notice shall be sent to the property owners whose names and addresses appear on the last equalized county assessment roll. D. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, if the application for an open air dining permit accompanies an application for any other type of discretionary approval from the planning commission or city council for the same site area, the planning commission or city council, as appropriate, shall be the reviewing authority for the application and shall conduct a noticed public hearing regarding the request. 10-3-3504: NOTICE: Notices in connection with the open air dining permit approval process shall be provided in accordance with Section 10-3-3602 of this chapter. 10-3-3505: STANDARD OF REVIEW: The reviewing authority shall approve an open air dining permit application if all of the following findings can be made: A. The proposed open air dining use is consistent with the general plan and any specific plans adopted for the area.

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Page 28 | November 25, 2011 B. The proposed open air dining use will not adversely affect existing and anticipated development in the vicinity and will promote the harmonious development of the area. C. The nature, configuration, location, density, and manner of operation of any open air dining use proposed will not significantly and adversely interfere with the use and enjoyment of residential properties in the vicinity of the subject property. D. The proposed open air dining use will not create any significant traffic impacts, traffic safety hazards, pedestrian-vehicle conflicts, or pedestrian safety hazards and will not impede the safe and orderly flow of pedestrians along the public right of way. E. The proposed open air dining use will not create any significantly adverse parking impacts as a result of employee or patron parking demands. F. The proposed open air dining use will not create any significantly adverse impacts on neighboring properties as a result of:

permit. 10-3-3507: BONDING AND INSURANCE: Upon issuance pursuant to this article of an open air dining permit for a dining area in the public right of way, the permittee shall post and at all times while the permit is in existence, maintain a security bond and insurance. A. The amount and form of the bond shall be designated by the reviewing authority at the time of approval of the open air dining permit, and shall be in an amount which is determined to be sufficient for removal of the open air dining area in the event the permittee fails to comply with the conditions of the permit. The form and content of the bond shall be satisfactory to the city attorney. The bond may be waived where it is determined that the potential for any injury to the city from the existence of the open air dining area is minimal. Any security bond required by this section may be cash, or cash equivalent security approved by the city attorney and the risk manager, or a bond in accordance with title 3, chapter 4 of this code.

1. The accumulation of garbage, trash or other waste; B. The amount of insurance shall be des2. Noise created by ignated by the city risk operation of the restau- manager at the time of rant or by employees or approval of the open visitors entering or exit- air dining permit, and ing the restaurant; shall be in an amount which is determined to 3. Light and glare; or be sufficient to adequately protect the city, 4. Odors and noxious persons, and property fumes. from injuries or damages which may be G. The proposed open caused by the use or air dining use will not operation of the open be detrimental to the air dining area authorpublic health, safety, or ized by the permit. general welfare. Insurance which is required under this 10-3-3506: OPEN AIR section shall comply DINING PERMIT; CON- with the provisions of DITIONS: title 3, chapter 4 of this code. In approving an open air dining permit, the 10-3-3508: DECISION reviewing authority may AND APPEALS: impose such conditions as may be reasonably The applicant or any necessary to protect person aggrieved by the public health, safety any decision of the and general welfare, planning commission and to ensure that the regarding an open air proposed open air din- dining permit may ing use is established appeal the decision to and conducted in a the city council in the manner which is con- manner provided by sistent with this article title 1, chapter 4, artiand the development cle 1 of this code. Any standards for the decision of the director underlying commercial pursuant to this article zone. The conditions may be appealed to imposed by the review- the planning commising authority may sion in a manner coninclude, but shall not be sistent with the procelimited to: dures set forth in title 1, chapter 4, article 1 A. The appropriate set- of this code. back for the proposed open air dining use; 10-3-3509: SUSPENSION AND REVOCAB. Pedestrian access TION OF OPEN AIR and safety; DINING PERMIT: C. Parking requirements; If the director of community development, D. Barrier requirements; with the advice of the city engineer, deterE. The time limit on the mines that evidence

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PUBLIC NOTICES could be presented to the planning commission which may support grounds for revocation or suspension of an open air dining permit, and the director believes that the planning commission may find that such evidence is adequate to support revocation or suspension, then the director may initiate a revocation or suspension proceeding before the planning commission.

sion of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be and remain in full force and effect. Section 19. Publication.

The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Upon initiation of a Council of this City. revocation or suspension proceeding, the ADOPTED: planning commission November 15, 2011 shall hold a public hearing regarding the BARRY BRUCKER possible revocation or Mayor of the City of modification of the Beverly Hills, California open air dining permit. Notice of such hearing ATTEST: shall be provided in the BYRON POPE (SEAL) same manner as the City Clerk notice required for issuance of the original APPROVED AS TO permit. The planning FORM: commission, after such LAURENCE S. WIENER hearing, may revoke or City Attorney suspend the open air dining permit if the APPROVED AS TO commission deter- CONTENT: JEFFREY KOLIN mines that: City Manager A. The permittee has violated any condition SUSAN HEALY KEENE imposed on the permit Director of Community approval, or violated Development any provision of this code that governs, in VOTE: whole or in part, the AYES: Councilmembers activity for which the Gold, Bosse, Mirisch, and Mayor permit was granted or Brien, the land on which it is Brucker NOES: None located; or ABSENT: None B. The permit was CARRIED obtained in a fraudu- ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATElent manner; C. The operation of the open air dining use constitutes or creates a nuisance; or D. The operation of the open air dining use violates any provision of article 19.5 of this chapter.” Section 17. Findings.

CEQA

The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. This Ordinance does not authorize construction or particular land uses, and to the extent that future projects are proposed, appropriate CEQA review would be undertaken. This Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Section 18. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final deci-

MENT 2011122850 The following is/are doing business as: BABY OWL WORKS 16055 Ventura Blvd. #535, Encino, CA 91436; J. Remi Aubuchon 16055 Ventura Blvd. #535, Encino, CA 91436; Joanna Lipari 16055 Ventura Blvd. #535, Encino, CA 91436; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2011: J. Remi Aubuchon; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 26, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011126189 The following is/are doing business as: LULU’S BEEHIVE 13203 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604; Triton’s Atelier, Inc. 14307 Califa St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Lea Milic, COO; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011126228 The following is/are doing business as: BRJ COLLECTIBLES GIFTS AND MORE 2517 S. Bedford St, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Masala Productions, Inc. 2517 S. Bedford St., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 19, 2006: Billie B. Jenkins, Chief Operating Officer; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011126194 The following is/are doing business as: SERIOUS GAME ASSOCIATION 1625 Stanford St., Santa Monica, CA 90404; Sue Bohle & Associates, Inc. 1625 Stanford St., Santa Monica, CA 90404;

The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sue Bohle, President/CEO; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011126197 The following is/are doing business as: PROPERTIES PLUS 338 N. Oakhurst Dr. #F, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Marcia Stamberger 338 N. Oakhurst Dr. #F, 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: Marcia Stamberger; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011126218 The following is/are doing business as: 1) OPAL REALTY 2) OPAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES 3) OPAL INVESTMENTS 2120 Stewart St. #3, Santa Monica, CA 90404; Sagie Shemesh 2120 Stewart St. #3, Santa Monica, CA 90404; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sagie Shemesh; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011122369 The following is/are doing business as: OUR FAVORITE SHOP 5455 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019; 101 Holdings 755 Fresca Ct., Solana Beach, CA 92075; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Matthew Miller, CEO; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 26, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011132896 The following is/are doing business as: KRITZER LEVINE WILKINS GRIFFIN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC 11872 La Grange Ave. 1st Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Kritzer Levine Wilkins Entertainment, LLC 11872 La Grange Ave. 1st Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Benjamin Levine, Member; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011132904 The following is/are doing business as: WESTSIDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 401 Carroll Canal, Venice, CA 90291; Men At Work, Inc. 401 Carroll Canal, Venice, CA 90291; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1989: Gary Greenbaum, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011132927 The following is/are doing business as: GOLDEN AGE ESTATE JEWELRY 8840 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Valentina Herman 8840 Wilshire Blvd., 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: Valentina Herman; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011132928 The following is/are doing business as: 1) AURA SMILES 2) AURA IMAGING 3) AURA & CHAKRA PHOTOGRAPHY 4) AURA & CHAKRA IMAGING 5) AURA SMILE 1412 S. Sherbourne Dr. #102, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Gabriela Longobardi 1412 S.

Sherbourne Dr. #102, 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: Gabriela Longobardi; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011133441 The following is/are doing business as: TOWER COMMUNICATIONS 1040 N. Las Palmas Ave. Bldg #25-3rd Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90038; Tower Technologies, Inc. 1040 N. La Palmas Ave. Bldg #25-3rd Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90038; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein July 21, 1997: Paulette Bass, Corporate Secretary; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011133452 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT 433 N. Camden Dr. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; TD Gallery, Inc. 433 N. Camden Dr. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 01, 2011: George Ivakhnik, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011133458 The following is/are doing business as: CAMDEN COMMERCIAL 433 N. Camden Dr. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; TD Gallery, Inc. 433 N. Camden Dr. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 01, 2011: George Ivakhnik, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011133467 The following is/are doing business as: 1) VALET DETAIL SERVICE 2) YOUR CAR VALET 1145 Yale St. #1, Santa Monica, CA 90403; Your Valet, Inc. 1145 Yale St. #1, Santa Monica, CA 90403; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 18, 1996: Daniel Ian Weiss, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011133468 The following is/are doing business as: ELGY PRODUCTIONS 650 Westbourne Dr. #109, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Audrey Evans 650 Westbourne Dr. #109, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Audrey Evans; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011123228 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BRADLEY S. HUGHES 2) DYNAMIC SOLUTIONS 17715 Chatsworth St. #111, Granada Hills, CA 91344; Bradley S. Hughes 6154 Shoshone Ave., Encino, CA 91316; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Bradley S. Hughes; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 28, 2011; Published: November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 LACC N/C ———

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 20110213573 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: 1) CANDLE FOR A CAUSE 2) V & V CANDLES 3) CANDLE 4 A CAUSE 959 N. Croft Ave. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90069; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): February 08, 2011 in the county of Los Angeles; Vickie Wagner 959 N. Croft Ave. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Victoria Andahazy 1038 N. Croft Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Vickie Wagner; Statement #2011125906 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 01, 2011; Published: November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011113629 The following is/are doing business as: SALVE CAPOEIRA YOUTH PROGRAM 12360 Riverside Dr. #216, Valley Village, CA 91607; Sabrina Hayat-Arari 12360 Riverside Dr. #216, Valley Village, CA 91607; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sabrina Hayat-Arari; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: October 11, 2011; Published: November 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011126187 The following is/are doing business as: ALAIN SALMEA JEWELRY 707 S. Broadway #901, Los Angeles, CA 90014; Steptall Inc. 707 S. Broadway #901, Los Angeles, CA 90014; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Alain Salmea, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C —————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011133425 The following is/are doing business as: BETTE KAHN, SILVER LUXURY REAL ESTATE 3115 W. Olive Ave. #6, Burbank, CA 91505; Chicago Associates US, Inc. 865 Comstock Ave. #16-D, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 01, 2011: Bette Kahn, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011130518 The following is/are doing business as: CRYSTAL & KARSTEN 2600 S. ROBERTSON BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA 90034; Erika Stanley 2956 S. Robertson Blvd. #3, Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Signed: Erika Stanley, Owner; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 9, 2011; Published: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2011 LACC N/C

N O T I C E — Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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89 BEAUTY SALON

Yuki Sharoni Beauty & Lifestyle

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OFFICE & STORES FOR LEASE

CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES

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

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UP TO 3 BEAUTIFUL, clean, professional, large, remodeled offices available within a full-service suite, w/ excellent views, located on Wilshire Blvd. Secretarial bays, interior offices, & storage also available. $1-2K per office Call Joe at 310/489-7793

————— WILSHIRE BLVD

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This Weeks Listings CENTURY PARK EAST $549,000 2 Bedroom, 2 Baths Renovated, Granite Hardwood Floors Large Balcony Leased thru February $2,800/mo.

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PARK PLACE PATIO CONDO

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CENTURY CITY $715,000 2 Baths, Powder Room BEVERLY HILLS 2RareBedroom, Huge Private Patio, Large Rooms, Walk-In Closet, Eat-in FURNISHED Kitchen Quiet Inside Location Priced for Fast Sale ————— AAA OFFICE PREMIER COLLECTION

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• FOR LEASE •

Our premiere private duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients. C N A’s , CHHA's, MA's preferred.

************ Great location w/ views and parking available.

1 Large Executive Window Office & Beverly Hills. Full time. 1 Support/ Daily tasks include Reception Area. TUTORING three children Contact: Stan Gerlach (grades 3,7,8) and manOr: Bryan Dunne aging household duties 310/550-2500 including driving, helping mom with tasks, and other activities. Please email CAMDEN/WILSHIRE qualifications and salary OFFICE FOR LEASE requirement to :

Beverly Hills

Great People Make GOOD COMPANY

430 SQ . FT. 560 SQ . FT.

BEVERLY HILLS

Upscale space offers approx. 1,250 sf. 2 quiet, private rooms for chiropractor/ acupuncturist who has established clientele. Call: 310/270-3560

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Beverly Hills Adj. Shared Medical Penthouse Suite

Prime Beverly HIlls Location. Great View. 297 Sq. Ft. Access to kitchen & conference room. Parking available.

Lisa 310/777-8395

LARGE OFFICE With Panoramic Views on Top Floor in Golden Triangle Beverly Hills. Includes Secretarial, Receptionist, Conference Room, Internet, Fax, Copier and Storage. Kim: 310/273-8444

FROM

$1,700

Including: Access to Conf. Room, Receptionist, Tel. Service, Kitchen, Copy machine, etc…

Tel: (310) 557-3556 270 CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES

8611 BURTON WAY UNIT #1 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH TOWNHOUSE

Newly Renovated

Prime location near all. Udgraded kitchen and bathroom, lots of closet space, laundry in unit. deklawoffices@yahoo.com $650,000 Open Sunday • 1-4pm Call Nanette Marchand 310/617-5564

PRIME BEVERLY H I L L S

PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL

$2000/MO. Call Dr. Robert Karns

626/802-0740

OFFICE SPACE N e a r Wi l s h i r e o n Santa Monica Blvd. Up to 3,800 Available immediately Building signage available

Contact Kosha 310/691-5520

BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Drive

PSYCHOTHERAPY AND MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE with many amenities 310/276-7600 x.203

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

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

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

407 GARAGE/ STORAGE

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 Bdrm + Den, corner unit w/2 balconies. SANTA MONICA Remodeled kitchen with 427 Montana Ave. granite counter tops and marble bathrooms. Remodeled wood flrs to living, den & dining. Av a i l a b l e for Rent. $625,000 Close to Beach . GLORICE SOMEKH

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

BEVERLY HILLS

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440

HOUSES FOR LEASE

UNFURNISHED

APARTMENTS

HOMES FOR LEASE IN

BEVERLY HILLS

~ WEST ~ LOS ANGELES ••••••

Newly Remodeled 2 BDRMS + 2 BATHS 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Hardwood floors, new Patio, stove, kitchen, central air & controlled access, heat, laundry, parking. on-site laundry, prkg. Near Cedar Sinai and 1307 Barry Ave. The Beverly Center. 310/473-1509 Susann 310/560-4092 SMALL QUIET BLDG. Michael 310/497-9193

BEVERLY HILLS & UPPER BEL AIR

In The HEART of BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 120 S. Swall Dr. 170 N. Crescent Dr.

• • • • • • • • • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • 1 Bedroom •• • ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ • 1 Bath • • Large & Bright. Very Spacious, A/C,

BEVERLY HILLS DUPLEX 8733 CLIFTON WAY 2 BEDROOMS

Pool, a/c, balcony, 2 ND F LR , 2 C AR G ARAGE intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry on-sight laundry, prkg. rm., prkg., intercom Close to Cedars-Sinai, Spacious 1,800 sq.ft. entry, elevator. Large living, formal Beverly Center, BEVERLY HILLS C L O S E T O S H O P S shops, cafes dining/den, hardwd 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. & R ESTAURANTS . & transportation.

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872 S. Westgate Ave. 1 B d r m . +

1 Bath * * * *2 *Bd. * +11/2 Ba. BRIGHT & S PACIOUS Hardwood floors, BEVERLY HILLS patio, dishwasher, LIVING. parking, Balcony, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, intercom entry, on-site 310/207-1965 laundry, parking.

1261 Coldwater Canyon, 4 bdms +Guesthouse+pool and huge parklike estate grounds. $10,000/MO. or for sale $2,995,000

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WILSHIRE CORRIDOR 10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ ∞∞∞∞∞∞ ∞Luxury Living

∞ +1 Bath ∞ •∞ •∞ 1 Bdrm.

Please Call:

310/385-9169

floors, new central air/ • BRENTWOOD • • WESTWOOD • heat, elegant 2 new 922 S. Barrington Av. 10933 Rochester Ave. baths, backyard, patio.

310/597-9750 ————— ————— • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, elevator, laundry facility, covered garage.

• • • • • • • •

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

Spacious, balcony, a/c, fireplace, pool, controlled access, CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. laundry fac., parking.

Shown by appointment only.

Call 310/277-6377

————— 818/669-1990 Close To U.C.L.A. WESTWOOD ————— ————— 310/473-5061 10905 Ohio Ave. WEST L.A. MID-WILSHIRE ————— 1628 Westgate Ave. ••• 2 Bd.+2 Bath ••• 310/435-3693

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. SANTA MONICA • • S i n g l e • • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 427 Montana Ave. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath •••controlled access, ••• 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • • • • S i n g l e • • • • Bright, B r i g h t & A i r y. Balcony, Dishwasher, Balcony, controlled • • •1 B d . + 1 B a .• • • balcony, pool, elevator, with valet, access, parking, •• laundry fac., prkg. Intercom entry, on-sight •• lush garden Controlled access, elevator, on-site laundry. Close To U.C.L.A. parking, on-sight surrounding pool, Close to shopping. garage, laundry facility. 310/477-6856 laundry facility. gym, elevator, etc. Close to Beach. 323/352-6255 C LOSE TO TRANSPORTATION . Dishwasher, 310/393-3547 = BRENTWOOD = 310/820-1810 central air, balcony. ~ WEST L.A. ~ 417 S. Barrington Av. Call: 310/470-4474 • BRENTWOOD •

2048 Roscomare Road Los Angeles 3 bdms, 3 baths and incredible view plus pool. $4300/MO.

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1675 Colby Ave. +1

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922 S. Barrington Av. • 1 Bdrm.

11666 Goshen Ave. 1 Bdrm.

1769-1775 Sycamore Av. ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • )1

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Bath

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

Bath •

Fireplace, balcony, Spacious & Bright. Hardwood floors, • Bachelor wet bar, dishwasher, pool, laundry facility, A/C, balcony, Controlled access, laundry facility, (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) dishwasher, stove, controlled access, prkg. laundry facility. elevator, parking. Central air/heat, Close to wet bar, intercom entry, Utilities Included. fireplace, patio, on-sight laundry, prkg. CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. Brentwood Village. 323/851-3790 818/669-1990 controlled access, • 310/440-5051 • 310/477-0072 Close to Everything. pool, elevator, parking, VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE BRENTWOOD laundry facility. WEST L.A. WEST L.A. 904-908 Granville Av. Beverly Hills Adj. 310/312-9871 1433 Armacost Ave. 1236 Amhearst Ave. ••••••

• 1 Bd.+Den+1 /2 Ba. • Single

341 S. Clark, Beverly Hills $5500/MO. 3 bedroom with upperstairs Master Private Suite, Family room and pool.

SANDRA LEWIS AGT • 310 770-4111

————— GUESTHOUSE = BRENTWOOD = 417 S. Barrington Av.

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• 3 Bdrm. +

3 Bath

Private backyard Hardwood floors, pool, laundry hook-ups, controlled access, prkg. Close to Brentwood Village.

• 310/440-5051 •

ON RODEO DRIVE 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH

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1 Bdrm. • Large Unit • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 2 Bedroom W E S T L . A . + 1 Bath 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1343 Carmelina Ave. • 2 Bath Bright & Spacious. Includes: Dishwasher, a/c, 2nd floor unit, Fireplace, balcony, ===== Dishwasher, walk-in closet, wet - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath controlled access a/c, laundry facility, hardwood floors, a/c, bar, controlled access, on-site parking & laundry facility.

310/820-8584

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with 2 balconies and SANTA MONICA

Bright, on-site laundry, On-site parking. Close to transportation.

• 310/654-1507 •

on-sight laundry, prkg.

213/663-8513

BEVERLY HILLS

• • • • • ————— • 3• Bedroom

Walking distance to dishwasher, controlled dishwasher intercom

access, elevator, entry, elevator, on-site Beverly Dr. $1,500/MO. laundry room, parking. laundry, parking.

310/929-0610

4 Blks. to Beach.

•

Guest House Wanted

Responsible Jewish Business Owner, Beverly Hills Resident w/offices on Wilshire, BH. Sinai Temple Member, seeks guest house for one.

DSimantov@aol.com or 310-855-3460

on-site laundry, intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.

• 310/246-0290 • CLOSE TO SCHOOL *BEVERLY HILLS* S H O P S & D I N I N G 310/841-2367

————— 8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled

• 2 Bdrm.+ 2 Bath • 1 Bd. + Den + 2 Ba. Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, prkg. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Close to Cedars, restaurants, shopping & transportation.

• 310/246-3889 •

subterranean prkg. Near Whole Foods.

310/207-1965 ————— —————

• • CONDO QUALITY • C U LV E R C I T Y • 2 B a t h • 8 4 3 4 th S t . 3830 Vinton Ave. • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • G ORGEOUS U NIT • floors, washer & dryer, • • Single• • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. Central air, large • • • separate private entrance. Heated pool, balcony, a/c, Pool, sauna, fridge, balcony, pool, elevator, kitchenette, hardwood

VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE 310/657-6369 ext.903

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LOW MOVE -IN !

2-closets, laundry room, parking. Please Call:

310/600-6287

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11730 Sunset Blvd.

“THE 51 MISSION” WRITING •GHOST WESTWOOD •

• Jr. Executive Rooftop pool, deck, gym, central air, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking.

L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE ~ 310/476-3824 ~ * * * * * *

————— ————— • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • BRENTWOOD **CENTURY CITY** 2220 S. Beverly Glen

6-Month Lease Avail.

* * * * * * • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Every Extra Luxury: • S i n g l e • • • custom cabinets, granite • • L o t s o f • • countertops, stone entry, Character & Charm! Alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom entry and more.

• 310/552-8064 •

pool, health club, spa.

• Close to UCLA • 1350 S. Midvale Ave. L.A., 90024

Rooftop jacuzzi with Contact Mgr.: • 310/864-0319 panoramic city views.

•

11640 Kiowa Ave.

Newly Updated 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

•••••••

Balcony, dishwasher, a/c, heated pool, elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, parking. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

• 310/826-4889 •

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• BRENTWOOD • 125 N. Barrington Av.

N EWLY R EMODELED CHARMING SPACIOUS • 2 B drm.+ 2 B ath • UPPER DUPLEX Upscale, Bright, Gorgeous & Spacious. 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH With Pool, balcony, Unique unit with dining central air, fireplace, room, eat-in kitchen, stove, elevator, hardwood floors, living intercom entry, prkg. room w/vaulted ceilings, • 310/476-2181 • wood beams/office, Close to shopping. central air/heat, fireplace. • WESTWOOD • Possible appliances, 672 Kelton Ave. enclosed balcony, secured X-St. Strathmore 2-car garage. Located • • • near Roxbury Park. • • • • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • $4,200/MO. Controlled access, parking, laundry facility. By Appointment Only Close to U.C.L.A. Call 310/399-2439

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1380 Midvale Ave.

• • • • • •

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

145 S. MAPLE BEAUTIFUL PENTHOUSE

2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA

Pool, elevator, controlled access, onsight laundry, parking. Close to U.C.L.A.

310/473-1509

————— NORTH OF BURTON WAY

1 Blk. East of Doheny

1 BEDROOM Clean, bright, nice size apartments. Swimming pool, laundry facilty and gated garage. Call 310/276-9871

+ 2.5 BATHROOM

Upper with balcony, Granite kitchen, marble floors, jacuzzi tub with separate steam shower. Deluxe Unit. $3,400/MO. (Minimum 2 year lease) By appointment only

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

————— HANCOCK PARK ADJ LUXURY 3 BEDROOM DUPLEX APARTMENT Bay windows, new kitchen, wall-to-wall carpet, owner occupied. No garage. Retired professional couple preferred. No Smokers. $3,000/MO. Call 323/829-2933

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Century Towers

La Cienega/ PICO/ROBERTSON BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 320 S. CLARK DR. • BEVERLY HILLS • LUXURIOUS Melrose Square Robertson/Burton Way 2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. FRENCH CHATEAU X-LARGE LUXURY APT. 2 BDRM, 2 BATH 2 B d r m . + 2 B a t h Terrific Bright Upper With Extra Large 342 N. PALM DR. Professionally deco- Large closets, balconies, Living Room w/ LOVELY 1 BEDROOM rated. All new interior. all amenities in kitchen 2 BEDROOM + DEN Hrwd., $1,295/MO. drapes, granite with granite counters & laminate flrs. Pool,

With locked elevator, private rooftop patio, large kitchen with new appliances and granite countertops, washer & dryer in unit, central air/heat, Subterranean BEVERLY HILLS ADJ parking. $3,750/MO. Remodeled DuplexCALL 310/385-7188 Upper W/Large Private

WEST HOLLYWOOD LUXURY PENTHOUSE 3 BDRMS + 2.5 BATH Remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops & all new appliances. New hardwood floors. STUNNING NEW TOWNHOUSE Large living room with floor to ceiling windows 149 S. CAMDEN DR. BEVERLY HILLS and breathtaking views. 2 Bdrm.+21/2 Baths Master suit with granPRIVATE INDOOR POOL ite counters, private e l e vator entry to unit, • New Kitchen central air, w/d hook-up • New Baths Large patio off living/ • New Appliances • Central Air, Fireplace dining rooms, pool, parking in gated sub• 2 Car Parking terranean garage. LIKE A BEACH HOUSE! Limited access bldg. $6,000/MO. $3,850/MO. 310/475-0608 Call 323/944-0270 Cell 310/351-0729

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BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS *BEVERLY HILLS*

•• •• •• •• •• South Spalding Drive

WESTWOOD

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

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Balcony LARGE 3 BDRMS + Den + 2 New Ba throoms. Dinning Room and Living Room. New Granite Kitchen. Hardwood floors. Fireplace. A/C, Oven, Refrigerator and Washer/Dryer in unit. Near Beverly Center. On Lovely Quiet Street. NO PETS.

central air, balcony, Walk-in closets, tub + kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d stainless steel appliances, elevator, gated entry, hook-ups, hi-ceilings. stall shower. ELEVATOR new wood/berber carpet 310/271-6811 2-car sub-prkg. balcony, controlled Cell: 310/994-4122 and verticle blinds. No pets. $1,800 Must see! 439 S. Rexford fireplace, bar, washer / access, quiet. No pets. 310/271-1898

————— 1836 PARNELL AVE . 3rd Floor Front Apartment 2 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths $2,850/MO. Five Year old building, high ceilings with crown molding, bamboo floors stainlesssteel-appliances Washer & dryer, Marble bathrooms.

310/203-0422 GLORICE SOMEKH REALTY, INC.

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

Call for latest properties

BEVERLY HILLS

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.

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2 Entrances Roof Garden w/ Panoramic B.H. Views, Tile+carpet Pool, sauna, elevator, central air, prkg., marble lobby. Tree lined st. 1259 S. Camden Dr.

310/849-3858 T ENANT O CCUPIED

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LARGE CORNER CONDO $3,650/MONTH

* SPACIOUS *

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

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310/653-2551

2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATHS

Call 949/493-3323

BEVERLY HILLS

$3,200/Month 1,500 + S.F. PENTHOUSE Beverly & Palm Hardwood Floors

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CITY LIGHTS & MTN. VIEWS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Beautiful Well Lit 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Condo 1017 S. SHERBOURNE 2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA • Fully Furnished • Very Private & Spacious Front 3rd Floor Unit 15th Fl. Remodeled kitch. w/ new appliances, 2 prkg 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH Balcony, central air/heat upper unit with breakfast hardwood floors, 2 car $5,950/Month AVAILABLE NOV. 15TH and formal dining room. parking and strorage. 310/573-2000 Yard, laundry & parking. 137 S. Maple Dr. Deborah: dnonberg@ $3,500/MO. $2,900/MO. udorealestate.com Call 213/804-3761

Call 310/385-7188

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

Spacious & Beautiful 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH stove, fridge, parking

Ground floor unit with enclosed private patio. Hardwood floors formal dining, granite kitchen w/appliances, convenient parking and laundry in secured building. $1,600/MO. Close to all! Available Furnished Call 310/278-1365 or 310/666-8018 or 310/666-2169

Call 805/379-2000

————— SANTA MONICA CUTE STUDIOS Prime location. 7 blocks to the beach, 3 blocks to 3rd St. Promenade. Close to bus & shopping $1,195/MO Partly Furnished Call 310/653-2551

————— ————— BEVERLY HILLS & BRENTWOOD

BEAUTIFUL SINGLE APT.

From $1,500-$2,200

/2 block N.of Wilshire Upper unit with stove, fridge, hardwood flrs., with 1 covered parking space. No pets. $1,145/MO. Utilities Included.

Shown by appointment

323/653-2551

LUXURY UNITS • SINGLES • 1 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS Hardwood flrs/Carpets

310/966-1014

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CHARMING & PRIVATE STUDIO GUESTHOUSE

BEVERLY HILLS

High Floor, 2 Large Balconies Renovated, Granite Hardwood Floors

911 Wooster Apt.#1

HANCOCK PARK Kitchen with Appliances Full Bath, Air, Utilities DTV & Internet. Mature Adults $2,000/MO.

2 Bed+Den+2 Baths

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ BEVERLY HILLS 9583 ALCOTT ST. PRIME LOCATION

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 1 BDRM, 1 BATH $2,950/MONTH

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2+2 Upper • $2,395

*KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

Call 424/249-3012

8544 BURTON WAY & laundry facility. Lovely CALL 310/273-6770 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ quiet neighborhood. or 323/653-6100 1 BDRM, 1 BATH $1,200/MO.

BEVERLY HILLS Adj.

High Floor Partial Ocean Views. Huge Master Bedroom. Walk-in Closet Separate Stall Shower Renovate Stainless Steel Kitchen. Real Hardwood Floors. Heating & Air 8426 WEST 4TH STREET Conditioning Incl. $2,950/MO. Valet or Self Parking Extra Storage. Call: 323/653-8428

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dryer included in laundry area. Secured building BEVERLY HILLS 1 with garden courtyard. 1 Bdrm.+1 /2 Bath New kitchen Choice location Near & appliances, Beverly Center,CedarsSinai, Restaurants, Etc. large living room & closet. No Pets. $2,550/MO. $1,800/Month Shown By Appointment. 818/497-1246

————— BEVERLY HILLS DOHENY/OLYMPIC 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,950 Newly Remodeled unit w/ updated kitch. Spacious & Light. Hrwd. in dining, 2-a/c’s, ceiling fans, 2-entrances, prkg. No pets. QUIET,

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME. Condo Style Living In Beverly Hills

LUXURY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

L UXURY 2 B EDROOMfrom A PARTMENTS FROM $3150 $3150 to $3350

$3350

Gourmet Granite Kitchens & Baths, Pool, Gym, In Home Laundry Rooms

WELL MAINTAINED BLDG.

133 North Almont Towers

818/422-3755

www.almonttowers.com • 310.888.8875

BEVERLY HILLS

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472 HANDBAGS WANTED

464 CRYPT / PLOT

For Sale

WANTED GAMA Central

Mt. Sinai Memorial Park Hollywood Hills

ALLIGATOR, HEAT & AIR CROCODILE, Since 1979 Single Cemetery Plot EXOTIC SKINS & • Home or Business Court of Psalms 5. DESIGNER BAGS • Same-Day Service EXCLUSIVE HANDBAGS AND • 100% Guaranteed SOLD-OUT SECTION. Beautifully Landscaped ACCESSORIES

OLD & NEW Enclosed Courtyard. TOP DOLLAR PAID $9,500 obo Exceptional Value! Call 310/289-9561 P.P.: 310/963-2151

ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

THE DINA COLLECTION We Buy Gold!!

HIGHEST CASH

AIR & HEATING

We are the biggest buyers & lenders for fine art and jewelry. WATCHES - DIAMONDS - ESTATE JEWELRY – SIGNED PIECES Tiffany, Cartier, VCA, Buccellati, Rolex, Patek Philippe

Call 310/276-8111

The Dina Collection 249 South Beverly Drive

"YOUR Comfort is our Reputation." Lic.#445484

310-888-8888 470 Miscellaneous For Sale

480

ANTIQUE

As seen on E! Entertainment “PAWN: 90210”

PETS

PIANO

ask for Yossi Dina, Mr. Pawn 90210 Email:YOSSID@PACBELL.NET

MALTESE PUREBRED PUPPIES RARE DISCOUNT FOR SALE AKC Champion ENTERTAINMENT FOR A Pedigree CENTER RARE MAHOGANY Home raised.

we buy antiques! Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

• 12 Feet Long Parents on premises. PIANO: $4,499 • 25” Deep 949/842-3506 $2,500 Or Best Offer www.malteezyu.com President F.D.R's favorite Instrument Maker: By Appt. Only: HARDMAN. 310/274-0490 MINI

————— GOLDENDOODLE

YOUR AD HERE CALL 310.278.1322

31/2 Months Old Has all shots, 9 lbs. Neutered, House-trained $1,500 Call 310/595-0800

475 GARAGE / ESTATE SALE

TV EMMY WINNER PENTHOUSE ESTATE SALE Plates & Art by Koons, Picasso, Chagall, Dan Dailey, Zajac, W. Morris, etc; Furn. by Eames, Donghia, Milo Baughman, Arne Jacobsen, Diva, Ilana Goor,

1931 Louis XV Baby Grand With Amazingly RICH Tones.

Original Condition Call 310/459-2326 Pacific Palisades

americansongwriters @yahoo.com

AUTOS WANTED

WANTED 1953-1967 CORVETTE’S Running or Not.

455 N. PALM DRIVE B E V E R LY H I L L S , C A 9 0 2 1 0

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pix@EstateSales.net Please, no early birds

Meissen KPM Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze

Will Pay Cash! Bob 818/267-9800

I BUY

USED CARS CALL ED 310/413-1138

Sculpture Glass Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum

TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO! WE

CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!

Tel: 310.858.7666 • Fax: 310.858.0525 sassooninc@aol.com

••••••••••

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

MICHAEL NEWMAN

310/276-0188 818/888-9200 Visit my website at beverlyhillsantiques.com

www.ArteAntiques.com

ANTIQUE SILVER BUY & SELL

Private Party.

Royal Doulton, Books, LPs, Jewelry, & Much More!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9:30-3:30

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

Edan Sassoon

Jules Seltzer; Lalique, Tiffany, Orrefors, Silver, Crystal, One Weekend Only! November 26-27

Paintings Arte Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

PRICES PAID

We Buy Sterling Silver Over 15 Years Specializing in Estate Sterling. Flatware, Dinnerware, Vases, Pitchers, Goblets, Trays, Estate Sterling, Tea Sets, etc.

CONSIGNMENT JEWELRY

JEWELRY /

WATCHES WANTED MAKE THE MOST MONEY, "CONSIGN" YOUR FINE JEWELRY & WATCHES Off Rodeo Dr. Over 35 years experience. *Fully Insured* We sold million Dollar Estates.

310-435-1056

RODEO FINE JEWELRY 9608 BRIGHTON WAY,

http://RareSterling.com

BEVERLY HILLS, 90210,

Beverly Hills • We Pay Cash • We Deliver Licensed Antique Silver Dealer

We Pay More Than Anyone in L.A.

Call Martin or Batia 310/275- 8072 LIC.# 1910-1088

SERVICE DIRECTORY • 310.278.1322

BEVERLY HILLS

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CONTRACTOR

FLOORS

EuroConstruct License# 962258

ALL KINDS OF FLOOR JOBS

GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR Residential & Commercial

• Laminate, Bamboo • Hardwood Installation • Sanding, Finishing •Kitchen Cabinets, Repair, Renew • Painting • Carpeting

Remodeling - Hardwood Flooring - Addition

(818) 644-1982 www.euroconstruct.us

CONTRACTOR

MOVING PAINTING PAINTING

Call: 818/433-7701 • 818/572-7221

• AC • CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS FREE Estimates

310.278.5380 L I C : # 8 0 1 8 8 4 • F U L L Y INSURED

HANDY

PEOPLE

* DEPENDABLE * **MOVERS**

A Full Service & Courteous Mover. • FREE Wardrobe

•

YOU NEED

Plumbing, Electrical Paint, Tile, Irrigation Concrete, Roof, Fences

In the yard or around the house.

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

All jobs BIG and small

FAST, RELIABLE.

Call Tim

CALL 310/266-9922

213/700-1149

————— • HANDYMAN •

• Home Repairs • Remodeling • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Plumbing • Drywall • Painting • Plaster • Wallpaper • Call Dave • Cell: 213/300-0223 323/651-1832 No Job Too BIG or Too small!

————— HOLLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION & HANDYMAN S E RV I C E S

No Job Too Small!

HANDY

PEOPLE

Lic. # 689667 • Bonded / Insured

CALIFORNIA BEST PA I N T I N G Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial

Plaster, Drywall & Repair

FREE Estimates. Lic. #854322

323/733-4898

• 877/430-1112 • 323/630-9971 • Call Young anytime • 213/382-0020 • 323/997-1193 • “I Do My Own Work” Bonded • Insured

Low Rates • Free Estimates Insured • (Lic. CAL.T-154009)

PAINTING

ROOFING

JACOB

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BROTHERS’

WATER PROOFING

PA I N T I N G

FINE EUROPEAN CRAFTSMANSHIP with 25 yrs experience at reasonable prices! 10% Discount w/AD

800-357-0775 LIC: 522932

RAFAEL PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Residential/Commercial

GOT-A-LEAK?

Fix Leaky Decks, Windows+Basements. We offer coatings, caulking, pressure wash & painting. • Free Estimates •

ROOFING

RAINMAN R O O F I N G Specializing in all types!

Stop That Leak Before It Stops You.

Starting at $99 24-Hr Emergency Service

Senior Discounts

310/365-0277

310/900-9909

Bonded/Insured/Lic#661872

Free Estimates • Lic & Ins.

————— • ROOFER • CARPENTER N E W R O O F S / R E PA I R S R AINGUTTER & S KYLIGHT S ER VICE Written roof inspections for real estate agents.

rd Quality Custom Painting 30 Years in Business • 3 Generation Roofer • Orsinis Roofing • References Available. Call Steve 24hrs. • 213-675-3769 EXCELLENT LOCAL REFERENCES NO JOB TOO SMALL.

LIC. # 641602 BONDED + INSURED Big or Small, One 20 Years Experience Call Does It All! 3 2 3 / 6 5 8 - 7 8 4 7 “Simply the Best” 3 2 3 / 8 6 4 - 2 4 9 0 323/513-8851 FREE ESTIMATE

ELECTRIC

Interior/Exterior

House • Commercial Apt. • Industrial • Hi-Rise Boxes & Prep. Since 1982 Discount for Seniors, I Have Great Preparation Handicapped & Military

Your Best

HANDYMAN A L L T H E H E L P

YALE PAINTING

Lic. #620469 • Ins. • Bonded

TAXI SERVICES

MARBLE RESTORATION

CARE ELECTRIC

All Electrical Needs! Residential/Commercial Expert Repair Small Job O K Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed! Emergency Response within one hour! Main: 323/876-3099 Cell: 310/901-9411 Lic.#: 568446

Member BBB

LICENSED HANDYMAN • FREE •

Estimates

LICENSED HANDYMAN State Lic. #914589

FREE ESTIMATES 35 Years Experience

Lic. #B650400

No job too SMALL or BIG. Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Int./Ext. • Framing • Tile • Concrete Drywall • Glasswork Carpentry • Welding Additions • Remodeling Full Service Building Maintenance

From A to Z. Call Rony:

310/245-1717 Bonded & Insured

HOME REPAIR & REMODELING Kitchen/Bathroom & Additions • Electrical Plumbing • Painting Int./Ext. • Concrete Drywall • Carpentry Welding • Roofing W e Can Help with All Your Home Needs. Needs.

CALL DAN @ 323/855-8400

GOLD COAST ~ MARBLE ~ • Marble Polishing • Sealing • Floor Restoration • Grout Cleaning Call For Free Estimate:

818/348-3266 • 818/801-9503

LAX Taxi Taxi & Hotel Services

Call our 24 Hour Dispatch 1-800-273-6611 www.beverlyhillscabco.com

THE BEVERLY HILLS COURIER

• Member of BBB •

CLASSIFIED SECTION

REAL ESTATE AGENTS/SELLERS, PREP YOUR PROPERTY.

bhcourier.com

(310) 278-1322

BEVERLY HILLS

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Expires 11/30/11

SERVICE & PART DEPARTMENT HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:00am to 7:00pm Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm

www.bhbenz.com 400 N. Foothill Rd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

310-659-2980

Expires 11/30/11