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AYSO soccer team wins Jamboree. 5

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Local Philanthropists Save The Big Cats By Marla Schevker Stephanie Dolrenry lives in a three-story tree house in Kenya outside Amboeseli National Park. Equipped with electricity, a living room and her own bedroom, Dolrenry specifically noted that the views are spectacular, “you can see forever; it’s beautiful,” she says. Dolrenry main goal in life is working to save the lions in Kenya. She estimated that there are about 1,800 lions left in all of Kenya. Dolrenry works as the biology director for Lion Guardians, an organization started in January 2007 that got native Masai warriors involved in protecting, tracking and learning about the Kenyan lions. The Lion Guardians work in unprotected areas to collect data

and protect the lions. Masai warriors once hunted the lions for sport and for retaliation when livestock was killed. When Dolrenry first began working in Kenya, she found they were “extremely talented” at tracking the lions. It was these warriors she ultimately hired as the first Lion Guardians. When they first started working with Dolrenry, she said 98 percent of them, ages 19 to 31, had never been to school in their lives. “(I had to) teach them how to hold a pencil and write their names,” Dolrenry said. “We designed data sheets mostly focused on using pictures and taught (the Guardians) how to fill them out.” She also gives them cell phones and GPS units and

Above/Right: Stephanie Dolrenry and the Masai Guardians check this lioness’ radio collar and do a brief check for wounds. Photos By Philip J Briggs Left: Olubi Tracking. Photo By Seamus Maclennan

(see ‘LION GUARDIANS,’ page 19)

Margie Petersen Passes At 76 Rodeo Drive Honored By US By John L. Seitz News And World Report Services will be held at 1 p.m. today in Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City for noted philanthropist Margie Petersen who died last Friday in her Beverly Hills home at age 76 from complications of breast cancer. The widow of the late publishing giant Robert Petersen cofounded Petersen Automotive Museum with him in 1994 and remained a member of its board (see ‘PETERSEN,’ page 15)

Rodeo Drive was named one of the best shopping streets in America by US News and World Report yesterday. It was named along with other famous streets throughout the nation including Newbury Street in

Margie Petersen

Promoter Admits, ‘2011 LA Times Taste’ In City A Flop Apparently the combination of The Los Angeles Times plus “burgers 'n beer in Beverly Hills” left a sour taste. Promoter Jeffrey Best of Best Events admitted as much at the City Council Holiday and Special Event Liaison

Committee meeting Monday. He complained that The Timessponsored event this year failed to match the success of the “90210 Taste of Beverly Hills” restaurant event sponsored by (see ‘TASTE,’ page 19)

New Board of Education To Be Installed On Tuesday By Krystal Leach de Amante As the Beverly Hills Unified School District’s Board of Education elections have concluded, members prepare themselves for the official “change of the guard” or installation and election of officers to take place during their

next meeting Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. As Boardmembers Steven Fenton and Myra Lurie step down, Noah Margo and Lewis Hall step up as newly elected members, and reelected boardmember Brian Goldberg will be (see ‘INSTALLATION,’ page 9)

Boston, Filmore Street in San Francisco and Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas. “Once you get past the fact that Christmas lights hang atop palm trees instead of pine ones, (see ‘RODEO DRIVE,’ page 15)

Roxbury Bids May Doom Project: Council Kept In Dark By Staff By Courier Staff Bids for the proposed new Roxbury Park and Community Center dramatically exceeded budget projections, forcing the city council to decide what to do

with the project. Without consulting the council, city staff deleted parts of the project in an effort to cut the cost. The deletions included the (see ‘ROXBURY,’ page 21)

S A N TA B A B Y, COME AND TRIM MY CHRISTMAS TREE—Latoya Jackson congratulated Santa Claus on his Hollywood Walk Of Fame star, joining Mickey Mouse and Godzilla, among hundreds of other Hollywood stars. They were at the 80th annual Christmas Parade in Hollywood. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6. Photo by Scott Downie /Celebrity Photo

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NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Beverly Hills will be conducting a Community Meeting and a Public Hearing regarding the redevelopment of the Jim Falk Lexus Dealership located at 9230 Wilshire Boulevard. Meetings will be conducted as follows: DECEMBER 12, 2011: COMMUNITY MEETING The City of Beverly Hills is currently processing an application to redevelop the existing Jim Falk Lexus dealership. The project was recently reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission in October, but the Commission’s decision was appealed, and therefore requires final action by the City Council to either approve or deny the project. In anticipation of the City Council’s review of the project, City staff will be conducting an informational community meeting on Monday, December 12, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Gallery of City Hall. This meeting is intended to provide the public with background information about the project, and answer any questions the public may have. Additionally, any comments or feedback received at the community meeting will be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration in reviewing the project. All interested persons are encouraged to attend this meeting and participate in the discussions. This community meeting will be conducted by City staff and will include members of the Planning Commission. The City Council will review the project at a separate public hearing on December 19, 2011, which is detailed below. DECEMBER 19, 2011: PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Monday, December 19, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider the following items related to the redevelopment of the Jim Falk Lexus Dealership, which consists of two subterranean levels containing 70 service bays, and four above-ground levels containing vehicle showroom, sales office, and parking areas: AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S OCTOBER 27, 2011 DECISION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING JIM FALK LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DEALERSHIP ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9230 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD; CERTIFICATION OF A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AMENDMENT TO THE STREETS MASTER PLAN TO ALLOW RELOCATION OF THE PORTION OF EAST-WEST ALLEY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE EXISTING DEALERSHIP. THE EXISTING ALLEY SEGMENT WOULD BE VACATED PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 8300 ET SEQ., AND A NEW EAST-WEST ALLEY SEGMENT PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 27 FEET TO THE SOUTH OF THE EXISTING ALLEY LOCATION; AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT TO ALLOW DEALERSHIP LOADING TO OCCUR WITHIN A LOADING ZONE LOCATED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY ALONG WILSHIRE BOULEVARD; AND AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING SECTION 10-3-3801 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND CALCULATION OF FLOOR AREA FOR NEW OR EXPANDED AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIPS APPROVED PURSUANT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. This project and ordinance have 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, and a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been prepared. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments, and may introduce the ordinance. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ryan Gohlich, Associate Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department at 310.285.1194 or rgohlich@beverlyhills.org. A copy of the Final Environmental Impact Report, proposed plans, and ordinance is on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Monday, December 19, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES & CHARGES TO ADD AN APPLICATION FEE FOR A TROUSDALE VIEW RESTORATION PERMIT, A FEE FOR A CITY VIEW RESTORATION ADVISORY OPINION AND A FEE FOR APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION VIEW RESTORATION PERMIT DECISION TO THE CITY COUNCIL. The City proposes the following new fees pursuant to the City's proposed adoption of a View Restoration program for Trousdale Estates: a new fee for property owners who wish to apply for a Trousdale View Restoration Permit; a new fee for a City View Restoration Advisory Opinion which is a non-binding opinion that may be requested by a Trousdale property owner who is a view owner pursuant to the definition in the Trousdale View Restoration Ordinance; and, a fee for appeal of a Planning Commission View Restoration Permit decision to the City Council. The fees are intended to reflect the actual cost to the City of processing a View Restoration Permit and appeal. The City Council is taking action only on the fees as noted above. The remaining taxes, fees, City service charges, and other fees, charges, extractions and required payments for municipal services, inspections, enforcement activities or for other indicated purposes set forth in the Comprehensive Schedule of Taxes, Fees & Charges will remain in place. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Michele McGrath, Senior Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department at 310.285.1135 or by email at mmcgrath@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the staff report and associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

POLICE BLOTTER BURGLARY Occurred between 6 p.m. on 11/18 and 8 a.m. on 11/21 in 9300 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect entered unsecured outer door of office, used crawl space to enter and stole property. Loss $299 Occurred between 1:30 and 2 a.m. on 11/22 in 300 block of N. Maple Dr. Unknown suspect shattered exterior glass of office suite, entered and ransacked desk drawers and stole property. Loss $10 Occurred between 3 p.m. on 11/22 and 6:45 p.m. on 11/23 in 400 block of N. Camden Dr. Unknown suspect entered office and stole computers and currency. Loss $4,100 Occurred about 6 p.m. on 11/24 in 700 block of N. Foothill Rd. Suspect #1: Male Black, 16, 5'10'', 250, black hair and brown eyes. Suspect #2: Male Black, 16, 6'00'', 140, black hair and brown eyes. Suspect #3: Male Black, 20, 6'00'', 250, black hair. Suspect #4: Male Black, 20, 5'08'', 180, brown hair–neighbor observed suspects near residence, heard alarm activate and notified police but victim refused them access to offices–burglary was discovered the next day. Occurred between 6 p.m. on 11/26 and 6 p.m. on 11/27 in 300 block of N. La Peer Dr. Unknown suspect entered victim’s unsecured carport and damaged the locking latch on storage box. GRAND THEFT Occurred about 9 a.m. on 11/25 in 9600 block of Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect entered location with empty shopping bags and concealed items inside them. Loss $1,023 Occurred between 9:30 a.m. on 11/4 and 9:30 a.m. on 11/5 in 400 block of N. Rodeo Dr. Unknown suspect stole property from delivery package. Loss $13,200 Occurred between 1:20 and 10:19 a.m. on 11/26 in 9500 block of Wilshire Blvd. Suspect: Female Black, 25, 5'01'', 150, black hair–entered victim’s hotel room with him, when latter fell asleep, she opened safe and stole property. Loss $139,500 (see ‘POLICE BLOTTER,’ page 31)

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Los Angeles California and Beverly Hills sends best wishes for a Happy Holiday. Peace on Earth and Joy to the World.

Warmly, Helma

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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S HIGHLIGHTS EXCELLENCE—BHHS newspaper Highlights won 7th place in the “Best Show Newspaper” at this year’s National Scholastic Press Association Fall National High School Journalism Convention. Pictured are Oliver Gallop, Nathan Ong, Austin GrantDixon, Mallika Sen, Danny Licht, Benjamin Hannani, Zoe Kenealy, Julia Waldow, Candice Hannani, Dami Kim, Sasha Park, AJ Parry, Vincent Brock, and Ryan Feinberg. Photo by Highlights instructor Gaby Herbst.

Horace Mann Parents Tell City Of Parking Garage Concerns By Krystal Leach de Amante Horace Mann School Parents and Teachers Association talked with City officials about increasing the school’s approved underground parking structure to include commercial parking during the regular PTA meeting yesterday. Beverly Hills City Councilmember John Mirisch, Deputy City Manager David Lightner and School Board Vice President Brian Goldberg

Inaugural Carbon Monoxide Run Held By Krystal Leach de Amante One Beverly Hills resident and former intern at The Courier transformed her tragic experience into a fun, exciting way to educate others about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. UC Santa Barbara sophomore Nikkie Sedaghat hosted the inaugural Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness run this Thanksgiving in Beverly Hills. Only a year ago she encountered a life-threatening experience during her Thanksgiving visit home from school. Because it was cold outside, Sedaghat asked her mother to turn on the heater in the guest-

house she was staying in before going out with friends. Feeling a little under the weather upon her return, she decided to take some cold medicine. Sedaghat soon found herself drifting off to sleep. “I thought it was the cold medicine but it was really the carbon monoxide,” she recalled. “My mom and I had plans to go shopping for black Friday. She came into my room and saw I was unconscious–that’s when she called an ambulance. Carbon monoxide was leaking from the heater in my room.” Sedaghat was in a coma for 35 days and did not experi-

were on hand to address questions from concerned parents about the proposed City structure. “If you’re talking about putting a parking structure (here) that’s not a detractor, that’s an attractor,” said parent Patti Louie. “And so what you’re doing is drawing additional traffic to this location.” Louie along with other parents discussed their con(see ‘COMMERCIAL PARKING,’ page 14)

SIGNING UP–The Actors Fund hosted a reception and booksigning Wednesday night at Nonna of Italy celebrating the release of a new novel Emeralds Never Fade by Beverly Hillsauthor Stephen MaitlandLewis (left). More than 150 were on hand for the event including actress Mitzi Gaynor shown getting an autographed copy from the novelist. Proceeds went to The Actors Fund which aids performers and crews with emergency assistance and healthcare. Photo by David Livingston/WireImage

ence a full recovery from the incident until late summer this year. Sedaghat is utilizing the experience as an effective tool to raise awareness and maybe even save a few lives in the process. “This is not just a run to burn off some calories before eating that big (Thanksgiving Day) meal, now it’s a run for (becoming) educated about a topic most people don’t know about,” said admitted. “You can save someone’s life by simply knowing about the dangers of carbon monoxide.” Sedaghat hopes her story (see ‘CARBON MONOXIDE,’ page 14)

LEARNING THROUGH FUN—Pictured from left: student Liam Kozak Spiegelman, BHHS tutor Jason Friedman, student Jaden Loya-Hoepker and tutor Stephanie Sege at the Beverly Hills Academic Afterschool Tutoring Program in the Beverly Vista cafeteria last week.

Tutoring Program Finds New Home By Marla Schevker Over the summer, the BHUSD tutoring program found a new home with the City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department. During the first semester, Program Supervisor Adrienne Weise said there were 70 K-8 students who participated, 26 at Horace Mann on Tuesdays and 44 at Beverly Vista on Thursdays. Each student was

provided with a personal tutor, usually a Beverly High student, Rotary member or anyone else interested in volunteering. “On Thursday alone we had about 10 kids on the wait list and on Tuesday we had about eight,” Weise said. “As I gradually brought in more tutors we were able to take kids off the waitlist.” The tutoring program costs $15 a session. Registration for

the winter session begins on Dec 6 for residents and Dec. 13 for nonresidents. Parents can register online at www.beverlyhills.org/BHRegOnline. Volunteer tutors are always welcome. For more information on how to become a volunteer tutor contact Adrienne at adriennetutor@gmail.com or call 310-285-6810. A one- or two hour a week commitment is requested.

Charity Navigator CEO Ken Berger Visits Rotary Club By John L. Seitz Whenever Rotary Club of Beverly Hills hosts one of its weekly Monday meetings, members can always look forward to some prominent outof-town visitors. One who showed up recently at The Beverly Hills Hotel as the guest of Jill Black was Ken Berger, president/CEO of Charity Navigator, a non-profit

New Jersey-based independent evaluator of some 5,400 American charities as well as hundreds of other internationally-oriented organizations. “Our mission is to help potential donors make informed decisions on financially-sound charities before they pledge their invaluable dollars,” said Berger. (see ‘BERGER,’ page 14)

Ken Berger

READY TO RIDE—Announcing next year’s return of the Gran Fondo to Beverly Hills are (from left): Carlo Angelo Bocchi of the Italian Trade Commission, Erik Tozer, Team Type 1 athlete; Matteo Gerevini, founder of Gran Fondo USA, David Kohan, active in last year’s event who won a Colnago bike from Team Type 1, and Mayor Barry Brucker.

Gran Fondo Returning In 2012 The tradition of Gran Fondo, the Italian-inspired cycling event, is returning to Beverly Hills next June 10. Although the start and end points have not yet been determined, Gran Fondo USA Founder Matteo Gerevini told the City Council Holiday and Special Event Liaisons, Mayor Barry Brucker and Councilwoman LIli Bosse, he hoped it could start again on Rodeo Drive and end on Crescent Drive. City staff and Gran Fondo USA plan to work out the logistical kinks and if these two streets won’t work, they will find another path for the race.

The 2011 Gran Fondo had 1,248 registrants with 30 participants from Beverly Hills. Riders traveled from all over California but also came from other states and countries including Italy, Korea, France, Japan and South Africa. The first event cost approximately $13,800 with about an $8,000 sponsorship from the Conference and Visitors Bureau (CVB). This year, Gran Fondo estimates the event costing about $25,200. For more information on the event, visit www.granfondousa.com.

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | DECEMBER 2, 2011 Page 5 SUPPORTING M E N T A L HEALTH—Actor Jon Voight (left), joins Arthur Kassel and actor/ singer Robert Davi (right) at a Beverly Hills dinner supporting mental health research.

Kassel Continues Wife’s Legacy

AYSO TOURNAMENT CHAMPS—The Beverly Hills AYSO U12 XTRA (Extraordinary) team (under 12 all-stars) won the Thanksgiving Soccer Jamboree Tournament hosted at Balboa Park in Van Nuys last weekend by playing in and winning five games in an exhausting two-day span. The boys won 2-1 in the final beating the U11 XTRA team, also a Beverly Hills team and coached by Steve Witmer, which had upset the West LA U12 XTRA team in overtime. Standing from left, Coach Leon Zekaria and players Dylan Pourbaba, Steven Khakshouri, Valentino Sterza, Alex Rosen, Daniel Ornstein, Finn Sklarew, Christian Ortiz, Maurice Zekaria and Stutz Elliott (not pictured: Jackson Stewart and Zach Swartz). Front, Mason Bergher. In back, coaches, from left, Rick Minars, Jacob Khakshouri and Louie Maarfi.

Soccer Team Wins Jamboree The day after Thanksgiving was not a relaxing time for the boys of Beverly Hills U12 XTRA, a new program of the AYSO. Held from September to June, the program is lead by Head Coach Louie Maarfi, Leon Zekaria, Jacob Khakshouri and Rick Minars, The team was involved in a fivegame marathon last weekend in the Thanksgiving Soccer Jamboree Tournament hosted at Balboa Park in Van

Nuys. Known as the Extraordinary, the boys lived up to their name winning all five games en route to the championship by scoring 16 goals while only giving up two. “We have a squad of talented players quickly learning how to utilize and combine their individual skills within a team setting,” said Maarfi. It is just fantastic watching them develop into one playing unit.”

ANTI-BULLYING—Pressman Academy unveiled a billboard designed by students on La Cienega Boulevard across the street from the school. The billboard, which read “Take A Stand Against Bullying: Be An Ally,” was a gift from CBS Outdoor. Pictured are(back row from left): Susan Leider, Associate rabbi of Temple Beth Am; Inez Tiger, middle school counselor at Pressman Academy; CBS Outdoor’s Tim Fox, director of government affairs and Randy Jackson, VP/general manager; Rabbi Mitchel Malkus, head of Pressman Academy; and L.A. City Councilman Paul Koretz. Also pictured are Class of 2011 Pressman graduates. Photo By Lee Salem

KCET To Honor Actor Oldman KCET will honor actor Gary Oldman with a “Lumiere” award Saturday afternoon at the Aero Theatre. The honor will be presented by SoCal Connected host Val Zavala at the KCET Cinema Series’ special screening of Tomas Alfredson's adaptation of John le Carré's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Host Pete Hammod will moderate a Q&A with Oldman immediately following the screening.

The award recognizes excellence in artistry and innovation in TV and motion pictures. Previous recipients include: Ian McKellen (2003) and Dame Judi Dench (2005). The Aero Theatre is located at 1328 Montana Ave. in Santa Monica. The event starts at 3 p.m. and is $20 per person. Reservations are required. To RSVP call 323-953-5800 and for more information visit www.kcet.org.

By Krystal Leach de Amante Arthur Kassel quickly brandished a gentle smile while reflecting on the remarkable accomplishments of his “one and only” wife and mentor Tichi Wilkerson Kassel. “She opened my eyes to a great many injustices and showed me how to effect change,” he reflected. Wilkerson, former owner and editor-

in-chief of The Hollywood Reporter utilized her unique influence and power as a Hispanic woman inside the coveted gates of a Hollywood whose doors were not always open to minorities. Her contributions as founder of Women In Film, continue to fund projects, scholarships, and create jobs for women in the entertainment industry. Developing Parkin(see ‘KASSEL,’ page 13)

BOUTIQUE FUNDRAISER— The Beverly Hills Active Adult Club is sponsoring a boutique fundraiser on Monday at Roxbury Park Community Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the auditorium at 471 S. Roxbury Dr. The funds go toward social and recreational activities for the senior population. For more information contact the Community Services Department at 310285-6840. Pictured from left: Ellyn Snowden, Frances Harper, Norma Padilla, Donna Goldstein, and Magdalena Mirisch.

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of Da Vinci’s lineage, Mara and Massimo preserved the Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin booth for diners in the mezzanine area. “Private parties are popular there,” informs Mara, whose sexy voice seduces you. Curious as she was about Beverly Hills, we explained that the city was a bunch of bean fields in 1900 until oil man Burton Green developed the land and named it Beverly Hills after Beverly Farms, Massachusetts.

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Acampo, and the message arouses our interest. We call. A chat or two, and we’re charmed. What is it about our Italian brothers and sisters? Were they born on the Planet of Charm? So it is with Mara Acampo of Milan and her Florentine husband, chef Massimo Denardo, who boasts a Sicilian heritage, and has been cooking since age 15. Mara and Massimo are the attractive and hard-working couple who opened their Sfixio restaurant in Beverly Hills several months ago. Odd name, yes. We’ll explain shortly.

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o freezer!” announced Mara with a proud lilt in her voice, and who emailed us at the suggestion of Bradley Tuck. No freezer? Is this possible? She hears that we like Italian food. Well, yes. Don’t we all? Having discovered and dined as we have from time to time at Amici Brentwood, Trattoria Amici in West Hollywood, e. baldi in Beverly Hills, Divino and Osteria Latini in Brentwood, Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, et alia, we long ago joined the Italian League of Like. Nor are we alone. Italian eateries keep opening with the crowds pursuing them. Folks out there can’t have enough of healthy Italian dishes.

oreover, what we love about Italians is their particularness, if there is such a word. They argue: “Listen, you pazzo, the San Marzano tomatoes are better for the spaghetti sauce.” No, counters a friend, and carries on about his choices. Still another disagrees. Someone shouts, “Basta!” Finally. Page 6 | December 2, 2011

“In August, Massimo and I

took over the Da Vinci space for Sfixio. Why Sfixio? This says ‘on a whim’,” said Mara, a realtor with Keller-Williams. “We figured opening a new restaurant in Beverly Hills was a whim, with our goal of pleasing people who love good food.”

f you’re in the dark about Hollywood’s culinary territory, Da Vinci dates to 1979, and was the late-night hangout for the Rat Pack that included Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, who pizza’d, pasta’d, parmigiana’d, and boozed until the wee hours. Didn’t Frank, now and then, take over the Da Vinci kitchen and serve his al dente pasta pomodoro to Shirley MacLaine, the only dame invited to be a Rat Packer, others being Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop. Frank referred to his Rat Pack as “the clan,” others joked it was “a secret society.”

rank’s time-worn philosophy about life was “whatever gets you through the night.” What worked for Frank? Jack Daniels whiskey from Tennessee and his pasta. A gent, forever remembering members of the press, he gifted us with a portable radio one Christmas. We wrote a note of thanks. Our thank you was never received. He called our office, and asked what happened to our manners. We wrote again. All the same, the following Christmas a Frank Sinatra signature n e c k t i e arrived. Special delivery thanks w e r e dropped in the mail.

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ara and Massimo are “into white,” and white is their design motif at Sfixio. A pristine look, with a high-domed ceiling, a wine bar and lounge area. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Soul jazz plus sultry bossa nova. No deafening decibels, none of that boom-boom-boom from the techno crap that has Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, those master interpreters of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Rodgers and Hart, rolling over in their graves.

id you know that the groundbreaking ear specialist, the late Dr. Howard House, whose patients included President Reagan and Bob Hope, affirmed that young people continuously listening to loud music suffer destructive ear damage. “That damage,” he stated again and again, “is irreversible.”

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e’re getting a lovely clientele. Best of all, the guests come back,” says Mara. “We aim for a comfortable mood, and are

raise is due the commendable service from Krassy Velci, a young Bulgarian who after winning modeling contests in the U.S., decided to stay. You’ll also like server Antonio Narbaez and his flashing smile.

lways a good sign when one finds other restaurateurs ordering dinner. Gianni and Gigi Orlando of Café Roma fame and their much-missed Orlando Orsini on Pico Boulevard are regulars. As is Gigi’s handsome son Emanuel, an attorney in the entertainment industry who praises the pappardelle with the Chiantibraised wild boar.

rudo, also known as the Italian-style sashimi, has surfaced as a youthful craze today. Sfixio offers a menu with nearly a dozen choices that include tuna, salmon, octopus, swordfish, prices being between $16 and $18.

ntipasti include the shaved baby artichokes. Fresh imported burrata served with heirloom tomatoes. Calamari, shrimp and baby vegetables. Clam and mussel soup with tomato. Prices from $10 to $15. Salads from $ll to $16, and plenty of homemade pasta with choices from $10 to $18.

from Greece. Grilled organic chicken breast with an avocado and Dijon mustard dressing. The osso bucco. Veal chop with wild mushrooms. Colorado lamb stew with cous cous (a favorite of Gianni Orlando). From $18 to $32. Massimo’s Angus beef steaks include the rib eye ($34), filet ($37), bone-in-rib ($75). He’s adding eggplant parmigiana soon that we recently tasted and loved.

hat would an Italian dessert menu be without panna cotta and tiramisu? For us, they’ve become overkill. Additionally, there’s a Sfixio specialty of Mediterranean dates served with Massimo’s fresh whipped cream (not to be missed!). Ricotta cheese nests are topped with Italian cherries. An intense dark chocolate cake with strawberries. Cantucci biscotti with Vin Santo wine from Tuscany. From $9 to $12.

ara and Massimo have given us a neighborhood pleasure. You’ll enjoy their welcome and friendly attention. Be prepared, however, for the dark grey minimalist exterior. Once inside, all is light and white. Street parking, with available parking behind Sfixio. Ask Mara for more details. Open nightly. and in the heart of Beverly Hills between Roxbury Drive and Linden at 9737 S. Santa Monica Blvd. Telephone: 310-385-1800. Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm

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Mara Acampo and chef Massimo Denardo at Sfixio, their new Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills, with waiter Krassy Velci. Mara and Massimo proudly proclaim, “We have no freezer!” Open nightly with live jazz and bossa nova music on Friday and Saturday nights.

o know more about the bean fields and how they metamorphosed into their glamorous future, pick up a copy of Michael Gross’ just-published Unreal Estate: Money, Ambition And The Lust For Land. Dig into the city’s fascinating history, and wallow in Michael’s let-it-all-hang-out “dish.”

thrilled what’s happening. The first-timers and the regulars settle in, appreciate the relaxed feeling, and Massimo’s no-nonsense cooking that he refers to as Tuscan/Mediterranean. Are some of our regulars celebrities? Lionel Richie and Tim Allen, but we don’t know the Hollywood people.”

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Billionaire John Paul DeJoria, founder of Paul Mitchell’s Systems, with wife Eloise

Barbra Streisand joined designer Donna Karan at the Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara. Donna previewed her Spring 2012 Collection that was presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, and benefited the Dream Foundation. A design from Donna’s Spring Collection

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Fashion News & Notes Fashion Financials PRADA-Gains in it’s leather goods division and a strong performance in the Asia Pacific region helped Prada SpA report a jump in earnings and revenues in the nine months ended Oct. 31. Net profits surged 75 percent to 273.2 million euros, or $385.2 million, compared with 156.5 million euros, or $205 million, in the same period last year. TIFFANY-Tiffany & Co.’s thirdquarter profits shot up 63 percent and topped analyst estimates, but the jeweler also sounded some note of caution given recent sales weakness

in Europe and in the eastern part of the U.S. Earnings rose to $89.7 million, or 70 cents a diluted share, from $55.1 million, or 43 cents, a year earlier. The quarter’s take came in 9 cents ahead of Wall Street’s expectations. NEIMAN MARCUS-Neiman Marcus Inc. practically doubled its profits during its first quarter ended Oct. 29, but executives kept their cool, citing the potential impact of stock market gyrations and troubled economies around the world. WWD

François Lesage Dies at 82 François Lesage, the fabled embroidery designer who executed a vast tapestry of commissions for over half a century’s worth of grand couturiers and young designers, has died in Paris at the age of 82, a spokeswoman for Chanel said. Over his long career, Lesage came to be regarded as the king of his trade, collaborating with everyone from Cristobal Balenciaga to Christian Lacroix and Jason Wu. Only last week, the Ministry of Culture awarded him the

honorary distinction of Maître d’Art (Master of Art, in English). Acknowledging in a speech that Lesage’s award was long overdue, France’s Culture Minister Frédéric Mitterrand quoted Karl Lagerfeld: “I cannot imagine fashion without embroidery, embroidery without Monsieur Lesage.” WWD Harry Winston Launches Its Largest Collection “If I could, I would attach the diamonds directly onto a woman’s skin.” Harry Winston’s famous

words continue to reverberate through the halls of the Fifth Avenue jewelry house that he founded in 1932, and they particularly informed its new collection, Ultimate Adornments. The lineup of 40 one-of-a-kind diamond and platinum necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings — the largest single collection in Winston’s history — is inspired by the idea of dressing a woman in diamonds. WWD

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re-installed. The installation will then be followed by the five boardmembers Electing the new president and vice president. Outgoing boardmember Fenton said he had a good run from 20072011 with accomplishments in helping the district achieve its highest financial reserves, hiring the superintendent of the state’s #1 school district, and revamping the food service department, cheating, dress codes and resident verification policies. “In the last four years, we have gone from good to great. We've moved the needle in a big way,” he said. “I've learned that sometimes it really does take controversy to effect positive change. We are no longer swimming in mediocrity. We have stability, continuity and the will to be the best.” Fenton said that during this time the board put a plan in place that is working, “Everything is increasing from test scores, to financial reserves to resident enrollment to employee morale." Lurie is finishing an eight-year term on the Board of Education. “It has been an honor to have served on the school board for the last eight years and I want to thank this community for placing their faith in me,” she confided. “I am enormously proud of much of the work we have done.” Lurie mentioned that despite difference of opinions between she and fellow board members over the years, they shared a common interest.

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“At times we have had our differences, but, at the end of the day, it’s all about the students----and they are inspirational. I will always hold our schools and children near and dear to my heart,” she said. Current Board President Lisa Korbatov said she bids both Fenton and Lurie a fond farewell and hopes they will continue to stay involved and engaged in the community. Korbatov said: “I would say more than not, I tended to agree philosophically with the ideas and the direction that Steven espoused more so than Mrs. Lurie, but I respected our differences of opinion and I always appreciated when we didn’t agree.” Korbatov mentioned she looks forward to continue working with reelected board member Goldberg. “I’m overjoyed that Goldberg is coming back and he came in on a landslide--I think it’s numbers that no one’s ever seen in a school board election.” Korbatov said due to the one-year rotation of board president, she is hoping that Goldberg will step into the position. “It’s my hope Dr. Goldberg will become president and Jacob Manaster would become vice president,” she explained. Korbatov concluded that she is hopeful of building friendship and camaraderie with new boardmembers Margo and Hall. “I’m looking forward to the new dynamic,” she added. “I think they’re both intelligent and thoughtful men and their hearts are in the right place, so I think we’re going to do just fine.”

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I M P O R TA N T

HaPPENINGS AROUND TOWN

• Millionaire Matchmaker To Talk Love At WIZO Chanukah Lunch Patti Stanger, the entertaining matchmaker/author/reality TV star, will discuss love and relationships at the Dec. 6 Women’s International Zionist Organization’s Chanukah luncheon in the Four Seasons. In addition, the organization will honor philanthropist Claude Mann, a child survivor of the Holocaust. WIZO is a worldwide nonprofit that operates over 800 social welfare projects in Israel. It one of the largest providers of social welfare services to improve the lives of women, children and the elderly living in Israel. Chaired by Miriam Wizman and cochaired by Hana Rubinstein, The L.A. chapter, in particular, supports child care centers all over Israel. Call 310-278-2312 or email at info@wizola.org for tickets. • Concern Foundation Seeking Toys For Holiday Friend-raiser The Concern Foundation for Cancer Research a Beverly Hillsfounded organization that has raised over $45 million for cancer research since the 1960s, is seeking toy and gift donations for its annual “Holiday Friend-raiser” for pediatric cancer patients and their families Dec. 11 at Paramount Studios. Concern will provide the ex-

pected 600 guests with a bag of presents including toys, books, games and other gifts received from donations from the Los Angeles community. The gifts need to be received by Monday and can be dropped off at the Concern (www.concernfoundation.org) office, 1026 S. Robertson Blvd. (Suite 300). Call: 310-360-6100. • Moll Anderson Booksigning Set For Dec. 8 At Neiman Marcus Lifestyle expert/interior designer Moll Anderson Will sign copies of her new book The Seductive Home Thursday (Dec. 8) from 1 to 3 p.m. at Neiman Marcus. The book is designed to teach how to bring sophistication and an “indulgent sense of decadence” to a home. • Dina Collection’s First-Ever Holiday Sale Begins Monday For the first time ever, The Dina Collection is offering estate jewelry and signed designer pieces and watches for men and women by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Patek Philippe, Audrmars Piquet, Harry Winston, and others at 3070 percent off the original price beginning Monday through Dec. 17, at its 249 S. Beverly Dr. boutique. In addition to designer-namebrand jewels, the sale will offer contemporary diamonds, plus vin-

tage Rolex, Franck Muller and Richard Mille timepieces from collections and personal estates of prominent families and celebrities. Call 310-888-8888. • Kimono Girl Retro PopxAmerican Vintage Fashion Show Sunday Kimono Girl Retro Pop x American Vintage Sunday is a free fashion show and lecture event produced by a kimono stylist Rinko Kimino. The event introduces the historical background of Japanese kimono fashion along with mix and merge of kimono x American vintage fashion during this era. It will acquaint attendees with the pop, retro but nouveau kimono fashion Japanese girls wear nowadays. Opening at 3 p.m. with the show at 6:30 p.m., the locale is Royal/T Café, 8910 Washington Blvd. in Culver City(www.royalt.org). • ’Three Little Bears’ Operation Smile Benefit At Kate Mantilini On Tuesday, Kate Mantilini will be the site of “The Three Little Bears” benefit for Operation Smile. Lisa Lori and Kathy Van Zeeland are introducing three special teddy bears (Zachary, Luke or Griffin), named after Lori’s three sons, all who were born with facial paralysis and endured countless surgeries. Those who donate $240 to help provide a surgery on Opera-

JR. PHIL AT BHHS–Backstage at the Jr. Philharmonic Orchestra’s 4th annual Holiday Concert at Beverly High are (from left) BHUSD Superintendent Dr. Gary Woods, percussionist Benny Upchurch (BHHS ’11), Jr. Phil manager/violinist Debra Marisa Greene (BHHS ‘01), Board of Education VP Dr. Brian Goldberg, BHHS students violinist Isaac Singer, French horn player Leah Shapiro and percussionist Elbert Kim together with conductor Gary S. Greene and actress concert narrator June Lockhart. Visit www.jrphil.org. Photo by Michael Kohan

tion Smile’s Facebook Holiday Giving Catalog at www.operationsmile.org/fbcatalog or at www.operationsmile.org/bears will not only help change a child’s life, they will be giving a bear to a suffering child, and receive one for their very own. The bears they give will be sent on Operation Smile medical missions in impoverished countries to be delivered to children suffering from cleft lips and cleft palates. RSVP to: jessica.kraft@operationsmile.org. PICTURES WITH SANTA–Doggie Styles boutique, 9467 Charleville Blvd., will be hosting its annual “Pictures with Santa” Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The $25 fee will cover a dozen photos of each dog with Santa. Donations go to Friends of Animals Foundation. Call: 310-278-0031.

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and chairman of the board of Young Israel of North Beverly Hills. He is also a member of the International board of Janet Suber trustees of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and he serves on the board of governors the Orthodox Union. Anne Samson is on the board of Beit Issie Shapiro and is active in AIPAC, WAIPAC and Young Israel of North Beverly Hills. • Janet Suber, also a BH resident, is executive director at the Conde Nast Media Group. Among the 18 magazines and 22 digital websites for which Suber currently has sales and marketing responsibilities are Vogue, Vanity Fair and GQ. Her passion for Chai Lifeline’s work stems from her friendship with a young cancer patient and his family who were clients of the organization. The organization will also present a special Community

Service award to Emek Hebrew Academy Teichman Family Torah Center. In the past two decades, the middle school students have raised more than $503,000 to send their ill peers to Camp Simcha, Chai Lifeline’s overnight camp for children and teens with cancer. Chai Lifeline’s mission is to eradicate the pain of childhood illness. Its family-centered programs provide emotional, social, and financial support for children with cancer and other lifethreatening or chronic illnesses, their siblings and parents. Chai Lifeline West Coast, Sohacheski Family Center, established in 1999, is the regional address for a network of programs that include daily living support when children are in crisis, emotional support, insurance advocacy, educational assistance, counseling, recreational programs; family days and retreats. The region has created innovative programs like Seasons of Respite, a series of day retreats for mothers, that are model programs for the organization. For more information about the organization and the Legacy of Hope Gala, call 310-2746331 or visit www.wcgala.org.

Emunah Gala To Honor Locals Sammy and Rivki Mark, Naomi Vanek and Dr Richie and Ellen Katz will be honored by the Los Angeles Chapters of Emunah at a 7 p.m., Saturday at the Sephardic Temple, 10500 Wilshire Blvd. Michael and Eva Neuman and Sam and Robbie Swarz chair the evening with Marlene and Gerard Einhorn and Magda and Dr. Harold Katz. Honorary cochairs are Prof. Leila Bronner and Dr Gitta Nagel. The event will benefit the children of Emunah, its residential homes, counseling centers, and specifically its network of schools. The Marks attended UCLA and Rambam Torah Institute. and have been involved in many organizations in the U.S. and Israel. Born in Tel Aviv and raised in Los Angeles, he is president of SMI a real estate investment company. His wife was a real-estate broker. They served on the boards of the Orthodox Union and Young Israel of Century City where Sammy Mark was president. They are recipients of Emunah Chesed award. For information and reservations, call Bernice Gelman, 323938-7147 or Ayala Naor, 310837-6377; ayalaemunah@aol.com.

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December 2, 2010 | Page 13 MAKING HISTORY— Beverly Hills High School girls track team athletes (pictured left to right) Brianna Simmons and Sydney Segal made school history for being the ﬁrst runners to receive medals during State Cross Country Finals Nov 26. Segal took 6th in a time of 17:53, while Brianna Simmons took 8th in 18:14, both shattering the Woodward Park school record of 19:12 set by Lyad Gozal back in 1993.

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son’s disease left her immobile but barely impeded her philanthropic work and widened the scope of objectives. Kassel and Wilkerson’s everlasting bond, extended well past matrimonial ties. Together they wove monumental changes in the fabric of society. While standing dutifully by his wife’s side, Kassel gained first-hand experience about the value of helping people surmount opposition. The couple founded the Tichi Wilkerson Kassel Movement Therapy Foundation and created an exercising machine (Flexiciser) with the intent of promoting better health amongst the immobile community. The foundation placed machines in 24 veterans homes and hospitals. The couple’s financial contributions also funded medical research for the debilitating disease. With a background in providing security to celebrities, political officials and other VIPs, Kassel already served an honorable career of shielding others from harm. In 1999, after completing all the necessary requirements (background check, medical exam, firearms test, and psychological screening), he took a sworn oath of allegiance as a certified reserve peace officer for the Culver City Police Department to “support and defend”. “The reserve job didn’t pay, but I just wanted to put in time to be helpful to the department,” Kassel added. Reserve officers typically serve as budgetary buffers, alleviating police departments from paying costly overtime. As a dedicated supporter of fellow peace officers, Kassel became a crusader for the families of fallen law enforcement officers and the community children they served. Unanimously elected by the Board of Directors of the L.A. Police Protective League, he served as President and CEO of their non-profit Eagle and Badge Foundation. Aware of Kassel and Wilkerson’s celebrity and political affiliations, fellow board members later enlisted his professional assistance in fundraising. Kassel had already begun organizing a fundraising event for Tichi’s foundation, where her life-long friend Julio Iglesias agreed to perform free of charge. “Arthur was going to do a fundraiser and they (Eagle & Badge) asked for help,” said Eagle & Badge Board Member David Lafaille. The couple agreed to combine their collective influence toward the betterment of both foundations, resulting in the dually hosted 2002 “To Pro-

tect and To Serve Gala”. The star-studded event not only featured Iglesias live in concert but also was attended by Chuck Norris, Saquille O’Neal, Sylvester Stallone and others. All proceeds were equally distributed amongst the two foundations. “Two of the great causes Arthur is dedicated to are law enforcement and Parkinson’s,” said former Governor Gray Davis. “Over a period of time he has trained (Eagle & Badge) so that they now assist in the fundraising planning, table selling and so forth,” Lafaille said. Kassel’s ability to garner substantial support of influential people to worthy causes, coupled with his security expertise lead to a distinctive assignment at the State of California Department of Mental Health, as Chief of Law Enforcement Services and special assistant to the department’s director. “Arthur had an important, unique set of skills which helped establish key relationships in implementing important programs,” said retired Director of the State’s Dept. of Mental Health Dr. Steve Mayberg. “He put in lots of hours, utilizing his own resources, never submitting one travel or expense report in return.” Mayberg explained how Kassel tirelessly worked toward developing opportunities to expand mental heath services to the homeless. During Kassel’s 13-year service at the Dept. of Mental Health, he helped raise $3.9 million to construct The Bell Shelter, “the largest homeless shelter west of the Mississippi.” Former U.S. Marine and U.S. 9TH Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Harry Pregerson helped convert the defunct 40,000 square foot U.S. Army Air Base hanger into the Bell Shelter. “Arthur is a stalwart when it comes to supporting, working with causes that involve homeless veterans,” the judge noted. “He was a tremendous help with the Bell Shelter.” When Kassel retired from his state job in May, he never slowed his personal mission of helping others. In fact, the Black American Political Association honored him as health advocate of the year. Safe Passages, an organization dedicated to helping battered women and their children, recently requested he serve as a Special Advisory Board Member. “We need Arthur’s wisdom and expertise working with corporate entities and law enforcement throughout the greater Los Angeles area,” said Safe Passages founder Trish Steele. Kassel admitted that he remains dedicated to continuing the legacy his late wife left behind---giving a voice to the voiceless.

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cerns about increased traffic flow, safety, and the potential release of hazardous materials unleashed into the air from digging several feet deeper to accommodate the commercial parking level. The proposed parking structure would consist of an additional one or two levels being added to the already approved one-level, 100 space subterranean structure set at the corner of Roberston and Charleville Boulevards. “Unfortunately, I’ve already heard a lot of concerns,” Mirisch said. “Horace Mann is in most need of money. As a future Horace Mann parent, I’m happy with what (the already ap-

proved construction they) there are going to be doing.” Mirisch explained one of the reasons why there are a bunch of massage parlors and nail salons surrounding the school is because there is inadequate parking to attract other kinds of businesses to the community. Providing more commercial parking will lure in more attractive and respectable businesses thus creating a more well-rounded neighborhood. Parents brought up the concerns of security and not know who would be parking in the underground structure and having direct access to their children. “We’re looking at all kinds of new technologies like automatic license readers, which will be available in all

the City’s parking structures eventually,” Mirisch informed the group of parents. Goldberg informed the group that the Board of Education is the final arbitrator of what happens at the school sites. “There is no plan to put additional space, other than the 100 parking spots underneath this campus,” Goldberg said. “We are moving forward, if the City’s interested in putting a plan, we will take that input, we will not do so behind closed doors–Horace Mann will be involved.”

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Originally launched in 2002, the search engine last year generated more than 3.3 million unique hits from some 24,000 philanthropists and foundations. It provides donation tips; top10 and bottom-10 lists which rank efficient and inefficient organizations in a number of categories; and annually conducts a national study to determine and analyze statistical differences that may exist in the financial practices of charities located in different metropolitan markets. The Charity Navigator rating system bases its evaluations in two broad areas — financial health and accountability/transparency. Based on how the charity rates in each of the two areas, it is assigned an overall rating, ranging from zero to four stars. It encourages donors to consider supporting charities which meet six particular criteria: (1) are they able to communicate whom they are and what they do; (2) define short-term and long-term goals; (3) ability to state progress made (or being made) toward its goal; (4) programs which make sense to the donor; (5) trustworthiness; and (6) have programs the donors feel they can make a long-term commitment to. Berger joined Charity Navigator in 2008 after 30-years working in the charitable non-profit sector. He has held leadership positions at a variety of human service and health care agencies, serving as COO of Jawonio, director of operations at Professional Service Centers for the Handicapped, and president/CEO of The Floating Hospital. “Selecting a worthy charity or cause is such a critical goal for the philanthropic community, which is so important to an area like Beverly Hills,” he stated. “What Charity Navigator (www.charitynaviga-tor.org) does is to give independent evaluation and totally objective information about how one charity operates compared to its peers.”

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the snow-less holidays can be quite enjoyable,” the US News & World Report website excerpt on Rodeo Drive read. “There's no better way in L.A. to prep for the gift-giving season then to motor your con-

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of directors. Earlier this year, through the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation, she made a gift amounting to some $100 million to the museum which included of their collection of 135 vintage cars, the building that houses the museum and a monetary gift which totals $100 million. The former Margie McNally was born in New York on June 24, 1935 and became a top professional model. The former “Miss Rheingold” appeared on hundreds of magazine covers and TV commercials for national advertisers such as Coca-Cola and Ivory Soap and was later signed to a MGM contract. Her future husband, who founded magazines such as Motor Trend and Hot Rod, proposed on their first date and the couple married in 1963. They had two sons, Bob and Ritchie, who were tragically killed in a 1975 plane crash en route to a Christmas vacation in Colorado. The Petersens bought the famous Scandia Restaurant on the Sunset Strip and established Petersen Galleries in Beverly Hills, which featured Western, wildlife, plein air and Hudson Valley artists. Through their foundation, they gifted $15 million to St. John’s Health Center and the John Wayne Cancer Institute,

December 2, 2011 | Page 15 vertible down to Rodeo Drive for some designer duds.” Past Rodeo Drive Committee president and Gearys CEO Tom Blumenthal said this was a huge accomplishment for Beverly Hills. “Rodeo Drive being recognized in this way confirms that the great work of the combined efforts of the Rodeo Dri-

ve Committee, the Conference and Visitors Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce and the City are paying off,” Blumenthal said. “Kudos to our forefathers for putting us on this track. But we all have been, and continue to be, vigilant in maintaining this reputation.”

which included the naming of the Margie Petersen Breast Center there. She was also a founding member of STOP Cancer and a member of the ABC’s (Associates for Breast Cancer & Prostate Cancer Studies). She was affiliated with numerous charitable groups including The Amazing Blue Ribbon of the Music Center, Children’s Hospital L.A., The Diadames, The Thalians, L.A. Orphanage Guild, The League for Children, Childhelp U.S.A. and was the “St. Jude Research Hospital Woman of the Year.” The Petersens were major

donors to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, The Music Center, LACMA, S.H.A.R.E, the Hugh O’Brian Foundation, The Jeffrey Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood. She was a supporter of the Friends of Robinson Gardens, and her own garden was featured on the FRG tour. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036, or any other charity of choice in her honor.

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DANCING SISTERS—Residents (from left) Alexandra, 14, Ysabella, 16, and Elizabeth, 13, Del Rosario are featured in the Marat Daukayev Ballet Theatre’s 11th production of Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker. The girls all have featured roles—Ysabella as the Sugarplum Fairy and Arabian dancer, Alexandra as the Snow Queen and Spanish dancer and Elizabeth as the Dew Drop Fairy. Born in the Philippines, the girls migrated to the US in 1999. They began as skaters, but fell in love with ballet while young students at The Marat Daukayev School. The production features dancers from 3-year-olds to advanced students with battling mice and soldiers, professional guest dancers from Russia and an enchanting snowy forest. With more than 130 student dancers and 500 costumes, Daukayev presents a restaging of The Nutcracker’s celebrated 1934 choreography and a larger corps de ballet than ever before. Performances are Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 at noon and 4 p.m. at The Luckman Theatre at Cal State LA, 5151 State University Dr. Tickets are $32 for reserved seating and may be purchased by calling 323343-6600. For more information, visit www.maratdaukayev.com. For an extended version of this story, visit www.bhcourier.com.

Happenings.... Master Chorale To Present ‘Let There Be Light’ At BH Presbyterian The Hollywood Master Chorale (HMC) will present “Let There Be Light,” a celebration of the spirit of the holiday season at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, 505 N. Rodeo Dr. The program will include traditional carols—O Come, O Come Emmanuel and O Holy Night—and not-so-familiar pieces, with Edward Murray, director of music and organist at historic Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, as accompanist. Also on the program are Christmas Day by Gustav Holst, A Boy Was Born by Benjamin Britten, selections from Felix Mendelssohn’s Christus, and Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light by J.S. Bach. HMC will also present music celebrating Chanukah. “From our founding in 1995, our commitment to reach out to the community has played a major role in our concert pro-

gramming,” said HMC President Lyndia Lowy. “So we always include works that speak to music lovers regardless of their faith or ethnicity. Music is the great unifier. And it seems especially important that a concert celebrating the spirit of the holiday season should reflect this.” The concert’s Carol SingAlong finale will be accompanied by an ensemble of brass players led by local trumpeter Rob Schaer. The concert marks the chorale’s return to the historic Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church after many years. A dessert reception will follow the concert. Tickets, $20 and $15 for students and seniors, are available online or at the door. For more information, call 323-960-4349 or visit the chorale’s website, www.hollywoodmasterchorale.org. For more Happenings, visit www.bhcourier.com

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The Courier. The main objection of City hoteliers, restauranteurs and other City businesses was Best's insistence on subordinating Beverly Hills to other cities and treating Beverly Hills as "just another venue." Beverly Hills was one of three locations for The LA Times event and failed to attract much traffic. Best told council liaisons Mayor Barry Brucker and Councilwoman Lili Bosse the event failed in part from lack of community support. He cited articles in The Courier as a reason for the “bad taste” in residents’ mouths. "We learned that we cannot get

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trained them on how to read, write, use GPS and use radio telemetry. Dolrenry said the data sheets cover everything from community work to livestock to spoor counts. Because the Guardians track spoors, or animal tracks in the dirt, Dolrenry has three years of predator and prep population fluctuations. “Wildlife biologists work very hard to get that kind of data,” Dolrenry said. “The really traditional guys do it every week and they love it.” Dolrenry works on the biol-

community support for an event like this in Beverly Hills without The Courier," he had earlier told Courier Associate Publisher Marcia Hobbs. Bosse was critical of the 2011 The LA Times Taste events. She referred to results gathered by the Conference and Visitors Bureau from businesses around the City. According to the report, Maison 140 said they had about 65 percent weekend occupancy, “which was a drop from last year.” The Beverly Hilton said the hotel was nearly full with a group, so occupancy was very high but that could not be attributed to The LA Times Taste. The Beverly Hills Education Foundation was supposed to share in the revenues from the event,

ogy side of the program, collaring lions, tracking them, seeing what they are eating. Director Leela Hazzah works to understand the community’s motivations—why people are killing the lions. Hazzah has her Ph.D while Dolrenry will be defending hers in a few months at the University of Madison, Wisc. The program began in 2007 with funding from Los Angeles resident Bruce Ludwig, who had recently bought a ranch in Kenya and was looking to get involved in the community. About six months ago, New Pacific Realty Principal and Beverly Hills resident David Margulies got in-

Shame–Sexuality Unleashed Jerry Cutler on Film Immediately following the screening of Shame, I had a strong desire for a cigarette….and, I don’t smoke! As I watched the film I felt that had Will H. Hays seen it, he would have suffered a massive heart attack. Hays, a Presbyterian Elder, was hired to govern productions from 1930 to 1968 when the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) took over his role and became more lenient. Leniency, my friends, is in the eye of the director whose name, Steve McQueen, is purely coincidental to the late great movie star. A lot of the footage is shot in the dreary underground subways of New York, which I took for a metaphor of Michael Fassbinder’s (Brandon) sexual depravity. This compulsive sexual machine finds many partners to satisfy his cravings without committing himself to any of his paramours as his sex drive is in high gear with no emotional attachment. McQueen leaves nothing to the imagination and I found many of those scenes to be much too vivid and gratuitous. Brandon’s computers are filled with sex acts bringing on the need to relieve himself when he views them. As he is in the nude many times during the film, the producers lucked out by signing Fassbinder who

not only looks good but meets the physical challenges required for the part. Cissy, (Carey Mulligan) Brandon’s sister, shows up at his apartment and moves in over Brandon’s objections. Sexually, Cissy is no shrinking violet and her presence just adds to Brandon’s frustrations. They talk about their dysfunctional upbringing but fail to mend their schism. An added ingredient to the kettle of brew, is a hint their relationship at one time was incestuous. Cissy, a chanteuse, gets a job in a club and Brandon and his boss attend. She sings New York, New York as more of a dirge than an up tempo song. During the song, McQueen’s camera captures Cissy’s desperation and Brandon’s inner turmoil. Fassbinder is wonderful as the sullen addict whose addiction has overtaken his life. Mulligan, who starred opposite Ryan Gosling in Drive, displays a discreet sexuality that accentuates her vulnerability. As an (see ‘SHAME,’ page 21)

which is why they supported it. Bosse reported Best has not paid anything yet to BHEF. Best said although BHEF had only sold 17 tickets, which was indicative of the lack of community support, he would pay them between $28,000 and $30,000. No date was given for BHEF to expect the payment. As Bosse went through her list of concerns, Best became agitated. “I don’t know why you’re so negative on this event,” Best said to Bosse. “I just want to say I didn’t get any sponsorship from the City, I got no cooperation from the local press, I got no cooperation from everyone and I still went out and put my flag in the sand.” Bosse told him she did not treat this issue any differently from

volved as well, not only donating money but also visiting the program in Kenya. Both serve on the National Geographic Society board. Dolrenry estimated the program costs about $150,000 a year. Local tour operators cover almost all of the guardian’s salaries and the program also welcomes private donations. The program has so far been successful. The Lion Guardian program is currently located in three areas of Kenya and is “in the middle of expanding,” Dolrenry said. Currently there are 29 lion guardians protecting 3,500 KM2 of lion habitat and attenuating conflict between their communities and livestock. In 2010 alone, lion guardians stopped 44 lion hunting parties by either dissuading angry warriors or by requesting further assistance from the local game scouts or the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). Since the beginning of the program in 2007, there have been more than 58 lions killed in neighboring areas where there was no active Lion Guardian program while only two lions were killed (for political reasons) in lion guardian areas during the same period. Dolrenry said she was drawn to wildlife preservation from an early age and currently has no intention of leaving Kenya. “Everything’s disappearing and you have to do what you can to stop that, to turn it around,” Dolrenry said. “It might be possible, it might not be possible, but you have to try. We’re in the front lines. Lions are disappearing rapidly and no one realizes how fragile the lion population is across Africa. It could be gone in our lifetimes. We need to do all that we can and that means our lives.” For more information on the Lion Guardians visit www.lionconservation.org.

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the way she treats others. “This is not a personal anything,” Bosse said. “This is what I do with everything that has to do with the City. I do my homework.” Best proposed three days over Labor Day Weekend for the 2012 Taste, which would again be sponsored by The LA Times as part of a multi-city event. Friday night would be a tailgate night held at USC to kick off the 2012 college football season. He proposed an event at Greystone Mansion and a picnic at 9900 Wilshire. Lastly, there will be an event at or near The LA Times building promoting downtown restaurants. Despite the event's flop, Brucker said he felt the Taste events were beneficial for the City. "The advantages to the City of drawing thousands of new guests to our City to support our hotels, shops and restaurants along with their generous donation to BHEF on an otherwise slow Labor Day

weekend could have been a winner,” Brucker said. Bosse said she could only support the Taste of Beverly Hills if it was like the 90210 event two years ago, which was exclusively in Beverly Hills. Best said, because of his partnership with The LA Times, there would have to be other events for it to make fiscal sense. The Courier was the exclusive media sponsor of 90210 and heavily promoted the event, which sold out. The Times held its own competing event that weekend at Paramount Studios, which was not considered successful. The Beverly Hills event was headed by then-Mayor Jimmy Delshad who worked tirelessly with City and Courier staff to promote it. Best changed the format when he teamed up with The Times and stripped Beverly Hills of its exclusivity. Best, said at this point he had no interest in bringing the event back for a third time.

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By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 2). See the big picture as it is, and also get a vivid image of how you want it to be. The new year shows you growing in faith and influence. Adjust your actions to head toward your own personal Promised Land. One relationship will open professional doors for you. Vows and agreements are signed in May. Scorpio and Aries people adore you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You get to say what you want and how you feel, and allow others to do the same. Even in disagreements, proper communication can allow both parties to leave the conversation feeling successful. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You generally don’t like asking for help. But just because you can do something for yourself doesn’t

mean you should. You may be inaccurately assessing what is already on your plate. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your friends think of you, but may not reach out to you every time you cross their minds. So you’ll really appreciate the wave of loving attention you get today, and it’s much deserved. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Relationships work best with a balanced approach. Figure out when to let go, when to hold on and to push a little bit. You’ll shine in this regard, and people will look to you for social cues. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You will choose to forgive someone. Honestly, it’s more for you than it is for the other person. You want to move forward, and the only way is to make peace with the past and

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let go. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Trust yourself and your ability. You will accomplish something people older and more experienced canYahoo! Sports prenot do or haven’t done for sented A Day of Chamunknown reasons. pions at downtown’s GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You 32,000-square foot can move a mountain with a Sports Museum benefitspoon if it was the only tool you ing Bogart Pediatric had. Your persistence chips away Cancer Research Proat a problem, and it will diminish gram at Children’s Hosone tiny chunk at a time. pital L.A. The event CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are confidently self-assured, and AWARDEES–British comedian Russell Brand honored William Morris yet you may wonder at times today (center) presented the 2011 Children’s Choice Endeavor’s Adam Venit and his designer/philanwhether you have crossed an award to Trina (left) and Adam Venit. invisible line of some kind by Photo by Vince Bucci thropist wife, Trina Venit, with its “Children’s being more assertive than is really Choice“ award presented by actor Russell Brand. Craig Ross and Ross necessary for the situation. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You used to Levinsohn chaired the event. The family-oriented sports themed day-long event included open acbe more passive, but you found cess to the largest private collection of sports memorabilia and colthat letting people impose their lectibles in the world. Guests met and competed with some of the will on you was time consuming biggest names in professional, Olympic and extreme sports. and joyless. You’re too busy now There were appearances by Billy Bob Thornton, Jack Black, Jon Crydoing your own thing and doing it er, Chad Michael Murray, Milo Ventimiglia, Robert Knepper, Soleil Moon your own way. Frye, Kevin James, David Krumholtz, Teyana Taylor, etc. A barbecue, speVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll cial demonstrations and activities allowed guests to challenge athletes to feel generally good about your basketball, football, soccer and boxing, batting cages, speed pitch, miniadecisions, even though it will be a ture golf, and sumo wrestling. while before you know whether If you’re unfamiliar with the Sports Museum of L.A., it showcases they play out the way you want more than 10,000 pieces such as Babe Ruth’s 1934 uniform, Joe DiMagthem to. For now, revel in opti- gio’s record-breaking ball from his 56-game hitting streak and jerseys mistic faith. from NBA and NFL greats. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There is ****** always a risk when you state what We had a wonderful time at a you think, others won’t agree. You party thrown by Jack and Magda stand back and assess the group Weaver at the California Yacht Club before you add your two cents to in Marina Del Rey. About 35 couples the discussion. dressed in cocktail attire joined in SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). this “Celebration of Friendship,” a Conflict leads to stress. But it also great way to start the holiday season. leads to change. Since you want to Superb dance music was provided make change, you’ll likely be will- by The Stan Watkin group. ing to deal with some of the stress What a great way to kick off the that comes along with the fight. holiday season. Magda and Jack Weaver

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"tot yard" that was a key component of the project. Without the tot yard, the center cannot host a pre-school, which was one of its goals. The matter now goes back to the Council at next Tuesday's public session. City hall received the bids Nov. 18, but most councilmembers knew nothing about them until 10 minutes before Deputy City Manager Cheryl Friedling's assistant, Therese Kosterman, issued a public press release this past Tuesday. Councilmembers were given no time to go over the material or even digest it before the news went public. Friedling and Kosterman, acting under city manager Jeff Kolin, announced a council discussion of the matter for Dec. 19 without consulting the city council. They were forced to send out a correcting press release after councilmembers moved the matter to Dec. 6. Reform councilmember Lili Bosse protested that neither bids nor the staff-generated cuts were provided to the council. After many emails, Bosse finally was given the proposals, which lacked specificity about the cost of various elements of the proposed plan. "This is a huge project for

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the City," Bosse told The Courier. "I do not understand why we were not given detailed breakdowns so we could consider what parts to keep and what parts to remove." Initially, City workers only told her to find the bids on the internet despite her request for paper copies. "It's how I work," said the former head of the Planning Commission. She finally tracked them down at the Beverly Hills Public Library. “I am disappointed decisions that are community based, such as what items should be removed or added, were not provided in a public open hearing discussion such as a council meeting or the town hall meeting that was promised to the residents,” Bosse said. The City restricts bidding to those contractors who are "prequalified," which means in practice that most contractors never bid on city projects. All three prequalified contractors turned in bids by the Nov. 18 deadline. The lowest bid was from W.E. O’Neil Construction at $14.4 million. However, Kolin added additional administration, contingency and other fees calculated by the staff, bringing the total to $16.8 million. That amount exceeds the approved budget of $14.7 million. According to the bid

analysis, the $2.4 million in additional costs is made up of construction administration fees, construction contingency, geotech testing and inspection fees, furniture and library stacks, relocation costs, HVAC, kitchen equipment, permits and IT/AV equipment. The O’Neil bid omitted the climbing wall at $180,000 and the tot lot for the preschool, valued at $80,000. Both items were removed by staff without consultation with the council. Bosse only learned the climbing wall and tot lot were stripped after examining the plans herself. She also protested there were many questions about the project that had not been fully vetted with the community or the council, such as the where the extra $2.4 million cost, added by city manager Jeff Kolin, came from or the added cost of programming and staff for the new facility. Mayor Barry Brucker said he was going to recommend the council hold a community meeting in early January, where all five councilmembers will be in attendance, to receive citizen comment and discuss possibly reductions to the project scope. He said besides budget considerations, there were some “hot button” concerns including the proposed climbing wall, basketball gym and

kitchen. Brucker said he would be open-minded to scale back on certain items but he clung to many of the major components that have drawn the most objections from residents. “We have to be cautious when people say, ‘eliminate the kitchen or the gym or the tot lot (pre-school playground),’” Brucker said. “Some things you can’t fully eliminate. You can’t eliminate a kitchen in the community center due to health code regulations, which mandate certain kitchen amenities when servicing some of our active adult programs. “Likewise, if you eliminate the preschool playground you’d have to eliminate the whole pre-school program. Maybe an option (with the gym) is to scale back the basketball to a multipurpose room or assembly hall similar to what we have presently. “These are all options that will go into consideration for achieving our budget goals and serving the community with a compatible and complimentary facility.” Brucker said he would ask Recreation and Parks liaisons Vice Mayor Willie Brien and Councilmember Julian Gold to meet with Staff, architects, Commissioners and community members to evaluate alternatives, revisions or modifications to the park plan.

December 2, 2011 | Page 21 “Any recommendation from the Liaison will be presented to the entire Council in an open forum where the public will again be invited to offer their input before any direction or vote is taken by the full Council in Open Session” Brucker said. The Roxbury Park project is on the City Council agenda for its Dec. 6 meeting at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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actor, she is totally in control of her character and will capture your heart. Abi Morgan, who co-wrote Shame with McQueen, also penned the soon to be released Iron Lady, starring Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher. I thought about Morgan’s screenplay and envisioned what she would possibly write about the former prime minister’s life. Shame is rated NC-17 which means that any 13 year old kid who looks 17, and most of today’s kids do, will be admitted to most of the venues throughout this country and get a lesson and perhaps a doctorate in advanced sex. And, that’s a crying “shame.” 3 Bagels out of 4 for the story Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s ﬁlm critic, is rabbi at Creative Arts Temple

Page 22 | December 2, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-457372-VF Order #: 110341182-CA-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: 800280-2891 or Login to: w w w. a u c t i o n . c o m Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 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 P R O C E E D I N G 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, C A S H I E R ’ 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,

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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#: 4339004-202 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 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 INFORMATION 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. 11-0058140 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 P R O C E E D I N G AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by K R I S T I N A 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., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4140200 11/25/2011, 12/02/2011, 12/09/2011 ————————— T.S.: No.: 11-25341 Loan No. SWINGLE Title Order No.55019972 APN:

4340-027-057 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 P R O C E E D I N G 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, towit: $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)3178782 www.westcoastposting.com P.O. Box 426, Oak View, CA 93022 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY I N F O R M AT I O N 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 07-052006. 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 R E C O N V E YA N C E COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07-182006, 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 email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 11-222011 CALIFORNIA R E C O N V E YA N C E COMPANY, as Trustee JESSICA SNEDDEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA R E C O N V E YA N C E COMPANY IS A DEBT C O L L E C T O R ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA24379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or H Y P E R L I N K "http://www.lpsasap.co m" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or H Y P E R L I N K "http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com P900418 11/25, 12/2, 12/09/2011

—————————— NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: NOVEMBER 19, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: EQUINOX FITNESS WILSHIRE INC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 9601 WILSHIRE BLVD GROUND FLOOR 1 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 Type of license(s) applied for: 47 – ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 12/02/11 - BHC 299652 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER ——————————

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

PUBLIC NOTICES 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., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: RECONTRUST 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 20100310269 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 F O L L O W I N G 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 agreements, 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

DECEMBER 2, 2011 | Page 23 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 "AS-IS", “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: 73027304 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 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) 410-2158 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 PUB-

LIC 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. 4340-026-033 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

Page 24 | December 2, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1314228-03 APN: 5555-006-024 TRA: 01349 LOAN NO: Xxxxxxxxxx1899 REF: Hartman, Ena IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED June 12, 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. On December 22, 2011, at 9:00am, Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 23, 2006, as Inst. No. 06 1878627 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Ena Hartman, An Unmarried Person and Douglas Henri, A Married Man As His Sole And Separate Property, As Joint Tenants, 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: 1155 N La Cienega Bv #104 W Hollywood CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $236,248.92. 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) 5901221. Cal-Western R e c o n v e y a n c e Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 21, 2011. (R396101 12/02/11, 12/09/11, 12/16/11) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11466524-LL Order #: 110418246-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/8/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CANDELARIA A BRADSHAW, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 3/26/2007 as Instrument No. 20070691310 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/23/2011 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: $407,863.54 The purported property address is: 837 N WEST KNOLL DR APT 114 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Assessor’s Parcel No. 4337-005-104 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: 714-5731965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 #0016042 12/2/2011 12/9/2011 12/16/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 253563CA Loan No. 3018075220 Title Order No. 939071 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-272007. 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 12-23-2011 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08-062007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20071848414, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: THOMAS HATCHARD CHASIN AND, WHITNEY C. CHASIN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY 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: $1,764,483.69 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 9124 JANICE PLACE BEVERLY HILLS AREA LOS ANGELES, CA 90210 APN Number: 4388-018-024 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 11-282011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEAR-RENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.co m" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or H Y P E R L I N K "http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com P897603 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/2011 ——————————

90404; Sagie Shemesh 2120 Stewart St. #3, Santa Monica, CA 90404; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to Date of Filing Application: transact business under the name(s) NOVEMBER 03, 2011 listed herein: Sagie Shemesh; To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 02, 2011; is/are: Published: November 18, 25, CASA AZUL CANTINA LLC The applicants listed above are apply- December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C ing to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011122369 The followbeverages at: ing is/are doing business as: OUR 10853 Lindbrook Dr. FAVORITE SHOP 5455 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024-3028 Los Angeles, CA 90019; 101 Holdings Type of license(s) applied for: 755 Fresca Ct., Solana Beach, CA 47 - ON-SALE GENERAL 92075; The business is conducted by: EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business Control, under the name(s) listed herein: 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Matthew Miller, CEO; Statement is Los Angeles, CA 90017 filed with the County of Los Angeles: 213/833-6043 October 26, 2011; Published: 11/18/11, 11/25/11, 12/02/11 November 18, 25, December 02, 09, BHC 259142 2011 LACC N/C BEVERLY HILLS COURIER

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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

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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 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 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 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

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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, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2011 LACC N/C STATEMENT 2011126228 The following is/are doing business as: BRJ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME COLLECTIBLES GIFTS AND MORE STATEMENT 2011132928 The follow2517 S. Bedford St, Los Angeles, CA ing is/are doing business as: 1) AURA 90034; Masala Productions, Inc. 2517 SMILES 2) AURA IMAGING 3) AURA S. Bedford St., Los Angeles, CA 90034; & CHAKRA PHOTOGRAPHY 4) AURA The business is conducted by: A COR- & CHAKRA IMAGING 5) AURA SMILE PORATION, registrant(s) has begun to 1412 S. Sherbourne Dr. #102, Los Gabriela transact business under the name(s) Angeles, CA 90035; listed herein June 19, 2006: Billie B. Longobardi 1412 S. Sherbourne Dr. Jenkins, Chief Operating Officer; #102, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The Statement is filed with the County of Los business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDAngeles: November 02, 2011; UAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to Published: November 18, 25, transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gabriela Longobardi; December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C Statement is filed with the County of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Angeles: November 16, 2011; STATEMENT 2011126194 The follow- Published: November 25, December ing is/are doing business as: SERI- 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C OUS GAME ASSOCIATION 1625 Stanford St., Santa Monica, CA 90404; FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Sue Bohle & Associates, Inc. 1625 STATEMENT 2011133425 The followStanford St., Santa Monica, CA 90404; ing is/are doing business as: BETTE The business is conducted by: A COR- KAHN, SILVER LUXURY REAL PORATION, registrant(s) has NOT ESTATE 3115 W. Olive Ave. #6, Chicago begun to transact business under the Burbank, CA 91505; name(s) listed herein: Sue Bohle, Associates US, Inc. 865 Comstock President/CEO; Statement is filed with Ave. #16-D, Los Angeles, CA 90024; the County of Los Angeles: November The business is conducted by: A COR02, 2011; Published: November 18, PORATION, registrant(s) has begun to 25, December 02, 09, 2011 LACC transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 01, 2011: N/C Bette Kahn, President; Statement is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME filed with the County of Los Angeles: STATEMENT 2011126197 The follow- November 16, 2011; Published: ing is/are doing business as: PROP- November 25, December 02, 09, 16, ERTIES PLUS 338 N. Oakhurst Dr. #F, 2011 LACC N/C Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Marcia Stamberger 338 N. Oakhurst Dr. #F, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business STATEMENT 2011133441 The followis conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, reg- ing is/are doing business as: TOWER istrant(s) has NOT begun to transact COMMUNICATIONS 1040 N. Las business under the name(s) listed Palmas Ave. Bldg #25-3rd Flr., Los Tower herein: Marcia Stamberger; Angeles, CA 90038; Statement is filed with the County of Los Technologies, Inc. 1040 N. La Palmas Ave. Bldg #25-3rd Flr., Los Angeles, CA Angeles: November 02, 2011; Published: November 18, 25, 90038; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has December 02, 09, 2011 LACC N/C begun to transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME name(s) listed herein July 21, 1997: Bass, Corporate STATEMENT 2011126218 The follow- Paulette ing is/are doing business as: 1) OPAL Secretary; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, REALTY 2) OPAL REAL ESTATE SERNovember 25, VICES 3) OPAL INVESTMENTS 2120 2011; Published: Stewart St. #3, Santa Monica, CA December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC

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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

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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

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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

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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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011135528 The following is/are doing business as: WOLF AND ASSOCIATES 115 N. Doheny Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; RWW Holdings LLC, A California Limited LIability Company, A Delaware Limited LIability Company 115 N. Doheny Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: ALIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 21, 2011: Rosalie Rubaum, Manager; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 21, 2011; Published: December 02, 09, 16 23, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011132483 The following is/are doing business as: WEST HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL 9000 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; Monica Revel DVM A Veterinary Corp. 11800 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Monica Revel, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2011; Published: December 02, 09, 16 23, 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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• Pre-Nuptials &

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• Child & Spousal Support

Office Staff Speaks Spanish

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A mother of 3 children are in need of a house donation and needing Financial Assisitance. To help purchase a house Contact Mrs. Wendy Packer Pure British tutor w/local at Coldwell Banker references. Reasonable Fees 330/425-4282. House on 310/399-1975 16012 Morning Star. To view the house visit www.cbhunter.com or to G i v e T h e G i f t reach/email Franchine of Music 216/663-1713 Piano, Voice & darlenehenry@sbcglobal.net

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Call 818/645-8228 Personal Masseur for Actress Stella Stevens

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O N E - O N - O N E Let Michael, British COMPUTER Boxing Champion and Repair & Training Personal Trainer A t Yo u r Help You Look • Home or Office • and Feel Great! • Installation • Setup • Certified Nutritionist • Software Training • with Great References • Internet • CALL E. STURM: “Will Guarantee Results” 310/838-3944 310/459-0895

Good Company. Great People. We provide in-home care and companionship to help you remain independent and happy at home. If you need help and would like a free in-home assessment please call us at:

323-932-8700

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

OFFICE & STORES FOR LEASE

CONDOMINIUMS & TOWNHOMES

Beverly Hills Adj. Shared Medical Penthouse Suite

UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN AND MARINA VIEWS

WE WILL SETTLE 1 & 2 - PERSON YOUR CREDIT CARD RESIDENT MANAGEMENT For under 40% of TEAM what you owe AND Professional appearance. pay settlements for Small complex, a modest fee. B.H.+Westside Area Management/ Maintenance Experience a Plus.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Fax Resume:

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CAREGIVER/ ASSISTANT/ COMPANION Woman, 55, experienced, educated, kind. Available 1-20 hours per week. Excellent local references. Call Louise: 310/486-2620

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

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

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RN on Staff

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We can help YOU!

**************** We provide experienced

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with years of experience, light cooking available and excellent refernces. Clean DMV record and insured car. Avail 5-7 days.

Contact Ash at Call 310/430-0997 Leave message.

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90 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TUTOR NEEDED Beverly Hills. Full time. Daily tasks include TUTORING three children (grades 3,7,8) and managing household duties including driving, helping mom with tasks, and other activities. Please email qualifications and salary requirement to :

jackajax@aol.com

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Seeking 2 Female Caregivers for patient w/ brain injuries. Must be able to lift, feed, & give complete care to patient.Must be timely, dependable, and caring. English speaking. References required. Experience preferred. Pos. 1 - M-F 7a-7p Pos. 2 - Sa-Sun 7a-7p Occasional weekday nights as needed.

Call Dave at 818/ 986-7200

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

Please call (323) 932-8700

98 BEAUTY SALON

————— BUSY AND WELL ESTABLISHED SALON IN BEVERLY HILLS

HAS 3 STATIONS FOR RENT

Great Location Great Parking. Call 310/653-2551

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Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s Very Reliable for seniors needing CAREGIVER / CNA Yuki Sharoni Beauty & Lifestyle Seeks Live-Out Position companions to drive them to Over 20yrs. experience, doctors, prepare meals, CNA Certificate, great light housekeeping, etc... references, very honhas own vehicle, We offer responsible and est, Flexible Schedule nurturing care. Our staff is 323/497-7652 spa room available for rent inside of Yuki thoroughly screened and ————— Spacious Sharoni Beauty & Lifestyle, located in Beverly RETIRED RN we care. Live In/Out. Hills. Only serious spa professionals, who have an Will Do In-Home

Call Lisa 24hrs. 323/877-8121 323/806-9498

Care for Seniors Price Negotiable Long or Short Terms Call 213/364-1470

FOR LEASE

established clientel, should inquire. Our spacious spa room is ideal for spa professionals such as massage therapists, estheticians, nail technicians, and eyelash technicians. We look forward to having you join our team. Please call Cynthia at 310.282.5440 with any questions.

room. Parking available.

Lisa 310/777-8395

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430 SQ . FT. 560 SQ . FT.

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

Call: 310/395-7272 or email:

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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

RETAIL FRONTAGE gary@westhillmgmt.com & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES *** NO NNN Private Office Suite All Utilities Included. at 9595 Wilshire Bl. Must Lease Now! 508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area. Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500

Newly Renovated

PRIME B E V E RLY H I L L S 2 - HAIRSTYLIST 1- MANICURIST

626/802-0740

rise building. ————— FourhighSeasons like ameni-

LAW OFFICE CAMDEN/WILSHIRE Jerry or Angelyna OFFICE FOR LEASE Call 818/992-9900 Prime Beverly HIlls Location. Great View. 240 297 Sq. Ft. Access to OFFICE & STORES kitchen & conference

6210 WILSHIRE BL. @ FAIRFAX AVE. MOVE-IN SPECIAL OFFICES FOR LEASE Great People Make GOOD COMPANY

$2000/MO. 2 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS Call Dr. Robert Karns High floor in full service

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

Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444

ties. hardwood floors, fireplace, valet parking.

$1,299,000 Contact Vicky at 310/771-1452

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

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

Major Reduction Trustee Sale

$599,000 Xtra Large Corner High Floor 2 Jumbo Balconies 2 Bed, 2 Baths Huge Living/Dn Room Manhattan & City Views

PARK PLACE PATIO CONDO

FAST TRUSTEE SALE

BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Drive

PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL

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

LARGE OFFICE

With Panoramic Views Beverly Hills on Top Floor in Golden Triangle Beverly Hills. • FOR LEASE • Upscale space offers Includes Secretarial, approx. 1,250 sf. Receptionist, Conference 2 quiet, private rooms Room, Internet, Fax, for chiropractor/ Copier and Storage. acupuncturist who has Kim: 310/273-8444

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established clientele. deklawoffices@yahoo.com Call: 310/270-3560

$715,000 2 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Powder Room Rare Huge Private Patio, Large Rooms, Walk-In Closet, Eat-in Kitchen Quiet Inside Location Priced for Fast Sale

PREMIER COLLECTION $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

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GARAGE/ STORAGE

UNFURNISHED

APARTMENTS

BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS DUPLEX

BEVERLY HILLS’ ~ BEST ~ L O C AT I O N

CENTURY PARK EAST SANTA MONICA • BRENTWOOD • SANTA MONICA 872 S. Westgate Ave. 427 Montana Ave. 427 Montana Ave. •• • Pre-List REO •• Single ••• ****** 1 2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba. • • • ••• Updated Unit •1 Bd.+1 Ba.•• Hardwood floors, • 2170 South Tower Controlled access, patio, dishwasher, 2bd. + 2ba., 20th Floor! Av a i l a b l e garage, laundry facility. parking, for Rent. CASH Buyer Only Close to Beach. laundry facility, Close to Beach . 310/393-3547 310/207-1965 Alice McHugh, Broker 310/393-3547 Lic. #01816977 ~ WESTWOOD ~ WILSHIRE 310/ 370-0266 425 Ashton Ave. CORRIDOR •10992 • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • HOUSES 10530-10540 Balcony, intercom FOR LEASE Wilshire Bl.

Storage Space

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***** FOR SALE ***** A STEAL ON Prestigious High Rise WILHIRE CORRIDOR WITH VIEW 2 BD. + 2.5 + DEN Approx. 1,800 Sq. Ft. Building with full amenities including washer/dryer in unit. For more information Contact Pari (Agt) 310/273-8393

————— 8611 BURTON WAY UNIT #1 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH TOWNHOUSE Prime location near all. Udgraded kitchen and bathroom, lots of closet space, laundry in unit. $650,000 Open Sunday • 1-4pm Call Nanette Marchand 310/617-5564

————— CENTURY PARK EAST 2 Bdrm + Den, corner unit w/2 balconies. Remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops and marble bathrooms. Remodeled wood flrs to living, den & dining. $625,000

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∞ ∞ ∞ = BRENTWOOD = •∞ 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 417 S. Barrington Av.

∞∞∞∞∞∞ : : : : : : : : : : : : : : ∞Luxury Living

443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

1 Bdrm.+ 1 Bath B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S 8733 CLIFTON WAY 2 BEDROOMS BEVERLY HILLS LIVING. 2 ND F LR , 2 C AR G ARAGE Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom Spacious 1,800 sq.ft. entry, on-site Large living, formal laundry, parking.

dining/den, hardwd floors, new central air/ WEST L.A. heat, elegant 2 new entry, elevator, on- 1628 Westgate Ave. baths, backyard, patio. sight laundry, prkg. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Single Shown by Close to UCLA & 1 Bdrm. 1 Bath + appointment only. Westwood Village. Please Call:

310/435-3693

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North of Wilshire 3 0 3 N . S w a l l D r. L rg. 2 B d. +2 B a.

* * * * * *

Key-controlled intercom entry, subterranean parking, laundry facilities, large private balcony, huge closets, tiled floors, ceramic tile bath floors, central air. No Pets.

* * * * * * * * *

• OPEN HOUSE • • Sat. & Sun • • 11am-1pm •

B r i g h t & A i r y. Balcony, Dishwasher, C a l l 3 1 0 / 2 7 7 - 6 3 7 7 Call For Appointment: with valet, + 3 Bath Intercom entry, on-sight 310/550-6038 lush garden Private backyard • BRENTWOOD • parking, on-sight BeverlyHillsApartments.net Hardwood floors, surrounding pool, 922 S. Barrington Av. laundry facility. C U LV E R C I T Y pool, laundry hook-ups, gym, elevator, etc. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION. 3830 Vinton Ave. controlled access, prkg. • • Single • • Fireplace, balcony, Dishwasher, 310/820-1810 • • Close to • • • BRENTWOOD • central air, balcony. wet bar, dishwasher, • • • Brentwood Village. elevator, laundry facility, BRENTWOOD Pool, sauna, fridge, 922 S. Barrington Av. Call: 310/470-4474 • 310/440-5051 • 11666 Goshen Ave. dishwasher intercom • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • covered garage. VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE •)(•)(•)(•) entry, elevator, on-site Fireplace, balcony, HOLLYWOOD CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. (• •1) (Bd. +Den+11/2 Ba. laundry, parking. 818/669-1990 wet bar, dishwasher, 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. • Single 440 310/841-2367 laundry facility, • Bachelor (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) In The HEART of UNFURNISHED elevator, parking. Controlled access, Central air/heat, BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE *BEVERLY HILLS* CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. APARTMENTS laundry facility. fireplace, patio, 8725 Clifton Way 170 N. Crescent Dr. 818/669-1990 controlled access, Utilities Included. Newly Remodeled 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath pool, elevator, parking, 323/851-3790 • 2 Bdrm.+ BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD laundry facility. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2 Bath • Newly Remodeled Close to Everything. Large & Bright. 310/312-9871 904-908 Granville Av. 1 Bd. + Den + 2 Ba. Pool, a/c, balcony, 2 BDRMS + 2 BATHS • • • • • • Lrg. unit. Balcony, WEST L.A. WEST L.A. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Hardwood floors, new 1236 Amhearst Ave. fridge, stove, laundry Walk-in closet, rm., prkg., intercom 1343 Carmelina Ave. Includes: kitchen, central air & intercom entry, laundry • Large Unit • ===== entry, elevator. Fireplace, balcony, heat, laundry, parking. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath C L O S E T O S H O P S - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath facility, elevator, prkg. a/c, laundry facility, Bright, on-site • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Near Cedar Sinai and subterranean prkg. & R ESTAURANTS . Dishwasher, a/c, laundry, On-site Near Whole Foods. Close to Cedars, 310/385-9169 The Beverly Center. walk-in closet, wet parking. Close to restaurants, shopping 310/207-1965 Susann 310/560-4092 bar, controlled access, transportation. B EVERLY H ILLS ADJ. & transportation. Michael 310/497-9193 on-site parking WESTWOOD 120 S. Swall Dr. • 310/654-1507 • • 310/246-3889 • & laundry facility. • • • • • • • • • BEVERLY HILLS 10905 Ohio Ave.

• 3 Bdrm.

310/479-8977

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————— **CENTURY CITY** 2220 S. Beverly Glen

310/820-8584

————— •• 11 Bedroom • Bath ••

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • SANTA MONICA • • S i n g l e • • • CONDO Qt hUALITY • • • Lots of • • 843 4 St.

••

Very Spacious, A/C, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, prkg. Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center, shops, cafes & transportation.

————— ————— 140 S. Crescent Dr.

* * * * * * *

2 Bdrm. + 3 Bath

————— ————— ————— 405 WANTED TO RENT

• • • • • • • •

seeks guest house for one.

DSimantov@aol.com or 310-855-3460

LOW MOVE -IN !

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

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•• Single •• ••• •••

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

~ WEST L.A. ~ 1675 Colby Ave.

1 Bdrm. +1

Bath

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• 1 Bdrm. +1

Bath •

Hardwood floors, “THE 51 Spacious, balcony, Spacious & Bright. MISSION” pool, laundry facility, GHOST WRITING a/c, fireplace, pool, A/C, balcony, • WESTWOOD • controlled access, prkg. controlled access, dishwasher, stove, Close to laundry fac., parking. L.A.’S FINEST, MOST wet bar, intercom entry, Brentwood Village. Close To U.C.L.A. LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL on-sight laundry, prkg. • 310/440-5051 • * * * * * * 310/473-5061 VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE 310/477-0072 • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

Guest House Wanted ————— ~ WEST ~ Responsible Jewish Business Owner, Beverly Hills Resident w/offices on Wilshire, BH. Sinai Temple Member,

MID-WILSHIRE ••• 2 Bd.+2 Bath •••

~~~ 1,800sf., hardwood flrs., 2~ Bdrm. + 2 Bath Bright, controlled access, wood blinds, granite balcony, pool, elevator, kitchen flrs.+counters, Balcony, controlled laundry fac., prkg. access, parking, stainless steel appl., Close To U.C.L.A. fireplace, lrg. private elevator, on-site laundry. 310/477-6856 patio, front yard washer/ Close to shopping. dryer in unit, sub-prkg. 323/352-6255

Character & Charm! • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. Alcove fireplace, fridge, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. laundry facility, gated Heated pool, balcony, a/c, parking, intercom dishwasher, controlled entry and more. access, elevator, 310/597-9750 GLORICE SOMEKH Luxury 4-Unit Bldg. • 310/552-8064 • laundry room, parking. • 310/273-6124 • REALTY, INC. Rooftop jacuzzi with • WESTWOOD • 310/929-0610 Call 310/203-0422 panoramic city views. 4 Blks. to Beach. 10933 Rochester Ave.

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• • • • •

6-Month Lease Avail.

LOS ANGELES * * * * * * •••••• Every Extra Luxury: 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

Patio, stove, controlled access, on-site laundry, prkg. 1307 Barry Ave.

310/473-1509 SMALL QUIET BLDG.

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

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

• 310/864-0319 •

————— ————— WEST L.A.

Beverly Hills Adj.

1433 Armacost Ave.

• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

2nd floor unit, Bright & Spacious. hardwood floors, a/c, Dishwasher, 2-closets, laundry controlled access room, parking. on-sight laundry, prkg. Please Call:

213/663-8513

310/600-6287

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BRENTWOOD 11730 Sunset Blvd.

• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

BEVERLY HILLS

South Spalding Drive Rooftop pool, deck, gym, central air, CHARMING SPACIOUS elevator, intercom entry, UPPER DUPLEX on-sight laundry, parking.

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

~ 310/476-3824 ~

————— BRENTWOOD 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.

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Unique unit with dining room, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, living room w/vaulted ceilings, wood beams/office, central air/heat, fireplace. Possible appliances, enclosed balcony, secured 2-car garage. Located near Roxbury Park. $4,200/MO. By Appointment Only Call 310/399-2439

C L A S S I F I E D R E N TA L S BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. BEVERLY HILLS 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Beautiful Well Lit Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH 2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA upper unit with breakfast Front 3rd Floor Unit and formal dining room. Balcony, central air/heat Yard, laundry & parking. hardwood floors, 2 car

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

————— *BEVERLY HILLS* FRENCH CHATEAU 342 N. PALM DR. 2 BEDROOM + DEN + 2.5 BATHROOM

Upper with balcony, Granite kitchen, marble floors, jacuzzi tub with • 310/826-4889 • separate steam shower. ————— • BRENTWOOD • Deluxe Unit. 125 N. Barrington Av. $3,400/MO. •• •• •• •• •• ————— (Minimum 2 year lease) N EWLY R EMODELED CONDO FOR LEASE • 2 B drm.+ 2 B ath • ON WILSHIRE BLVD. By appointment only Upscale, Bright, Gorgeous & Spacious. With Pool, balcony, central air, fireplace, stove, elevator, intercom entry, prkg.

• 310/476-2181 • Close to shopping.

————— • WESTWOOD •

672 Kelton Ave. X-St. Strathmore

• • • • • • • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • Controlled access, parking, laundry facility. Close to U.C.L.A. 310/208-3085

————— WESTWOOD 1380 Midvale Ave.

parking and strorage.

• BEVERLY HILLS • BEVERLY HILLS 320 S. CLARK DR. 2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. DOHENY/OLYMPIC Robertson/Burton Way X-LARGE LUXURY APT. 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,950 Professionally deco- Newly Remodeled Terrific Bright Upper rated. All new interior. unit w/ updated kitch. LOVELY 1 BEDROOM Hrwd., drapes, granite Spacious & Light. Hrwd. $1,295/MO. in dining, 2-a/c’s, ceiling

kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d fans, 2-entrances, Walk-in closets, tub + hook-ups, hi-ceilings. prkg. No pets. QUIET, Also 2 Bdrm. • $2,490 WELL MAINTAINED BLDG. stall shower. ELEVATOR

137 S. Maple Dr. $2,900/MO. 310/271-6811 Call 310/385-7188 Cell: 310/994-4122

————— Must see! 439 S. Rexford —————

818/422-3755

balcony, controlled

La Cienega/ Melrose Square

Call 424/249-3012

————— access, quiet. No pets.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 2 B d r m . + 2 B a t h

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From the Publisher CLIF SMITH KUDOS TO STEVEN FENTON When The Courier endorsed Steven Fenton for a spot on the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education four years ago, we had a candid talk. Both he and The Courier were dedicated to the success of BHUSD. Neither wanted to criticize or publicize problems at our school district. The problem was the problems—they had become so bad that they had to be addressed publicly. Many of us had tried for years to give behind-the-scenes help, but we were all rejected by the then-board majority of “the old guard.” They knew better and who were we to criticize? Sweep it under the rug and say nothing. Not acceptable! Fenton, whose father Frank had guided the district through serious financial and labor problems, knew things had to change. We knew enough from the students who joined our editorial boards, information our reporters gathered, the dismissive attitudes of school administrators (one convicted, another going to trial), revolving door personnel, and most of all, dismal standardized test scores. We tried to get the message across subtly by simply publishing the scores of BHUSD students along with top-performing districts such as San Marino and Palos Verdes, as well as Culver City and Santa Monica. We hoped the huge disparities between our students and those of other well-to-do districts would raise the red flag. It didn’t. The leadership was intransigent. “Go along to get along. Say nothing.” We couldn't even excuse our own district’s performance as that of a “poor urban school district,” which is what you hear from a lot of poorly performing districts. The problems had to be brought into the open. We did that. Fenton and his new colleague Brian Goldberg did that, too. Fenton and Goldberg fought the old guard unsuccessfully for two years until that precious “third vote” arrived in the form of current Board President Lisa Korbatov and Jake Manaster. Fenton’s heritage was as a member of the City’s establishment. Fenton was named president. Immediately, principals were replaced, investigations into wrongdoing commenced, and a culture of responsibility began. That triggered the wrath of the old guard, who felt betrayed by one of their own. “Friends” no longer spoke; they asked: “What’s wrong with Steven?” Answer: nothing. When Steven passed the baton to Korbatov last year, the Board faced a bitter and hostile former majority, now rejected. Instead of pandering to failed policies of the past, they continued improving the staff. They took on the Karen Christiansen fiasco. The old guard wanted to pay her $4 million or so to get her to go away, but the new majority said, “no way.” After the district hired some of the most successful attorneys in the country, a major corporate supplier just paid the district $5 million to settle its claims. The new board brought stability to the schools, defended Beverly High against the ravishes of the Metropolitan Transit Authority and finally, hired the superintendent of the #1 performing school district in California. All the while, they suffered attacks, gossip and back-biting. “You’re spending too much on lawyers.” (The expensive lawyers won and collected for the district much, much more than they cost.) MTA is fighting us tooth-and-nail but the district is well-prepared to defend Beverly High. The district’s standardized test scores just hit an historic all-time high and headed even higher. Even the cafeteria now serves good food the students like–and buy. All the while, the attacks never ceased. Well, Steven Fenton deserves a huge “well done” from the community. His colleagues in arms–Goldberg, Korbatov and Manaster–remain and they have much left to do. But so much has already been done and Fenton deserves his share of the credit. This team really has done an outstanding job. The Courier welcomes “Letters to the Editor.” Please email to myopinion@bhcourier.com; fax to 310-271-5118; or mail to The Courier, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90211

LETTER It should come as no surprise the Roxbury Park project cannot be built for the budgeted amount of $14 million. I said the same thing three years ago, but no one would listen. Now Mayor Barry Brucker will eliminate the planned seniors’ climbing wall (which no one wanted), along with and a few other unnecessary things that the mayor and Drs. Brian and Gold feel we can do without and try again. After they scale back this misguided project to eliminate some useless features, they will then proceed to build facility rooms at the park for $14 million so they can go into the business of renting out the rooms to generate revenue. However, there is no way these rentals will generate enough revenue after paying operating expenses to allow a reasonable return to the City on the $14 million investment, or recovery of that investment. The new facility rooms will, over time, depreciate in function and value and eventually have to be rebuilt again, but they are putting in a satellite library (When we can’t even keep the main library open all year and have cut hours). A private developer has the option of selling a building before it becomes too old and obsolete to generate revenue, but that option (selling) is not available to the City. The bottom line for this misguided venture is nothing but red ink. Fund accounting, which is the term given to the way governments keep their books, does not even contemplate the concept of “net income” or “net loss” as a business would. In the world of government accounting, the entire cost of the capital investment (in this case $14 million) is deemed an expense in the year it is spent. That cost is not apportioned to offset future revenue, as depreciation is under generally accepted accounting principles applicable to normal private sector businesses. So, after taking the big loss in the year of construction, it is made to appear like nothing but profit thereafter. Moreover, the costs of maintenance, insurance and other expenses incurred in later years will probably be charged to the public park and not against the “business” of renting out the building for non-park uses. Even worse, the City will not even show a “loss” for the cost of the project since the funds were set aside out of unnamed revenues in past years to be used for “capital improvements”, which do not even count as losses. Thus, we are led to believe the cost of the project is free, and the future revenue is all a windfall to the City. Nothing could be further from the truth. Any qualified non-government accountant could demonstrate

Rabbi Jacob Pressman THOUGHTS DURING MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE In 1912, Macy’s Department Store was owned by two brothers: Nathan and Isidor Strauss, famed for their philanthropies. That year they and their wives were touring Europe, when Nathan, an ardent Zionist, said: “Let’s go to Palestine before we sail home, and visit the health and welfare centers we have endowed.” After a week, Isidor said: “Let’s leave. We might miss the ship we are taking home.” Nathan was reluctant to leave because he was moved by the hardship the new immigrants to Palestine were suffering. He told Isidor: “We have the means to help. We can’t turn our backs on our people.” Isidor left and Nathan continued contributing huge sums of money, establishing health, education, and social welfare programs. He even financed the establishment of a new city on the coast, which the people gratefully named Netanya in his honor. Nathan waited to the last minute to get to London to join Isidor on the ship, but found the ship had already left the port on its maiden voyage. It was the most famous ship ever, called the Titanic. The realization that he had so narrowly escaped death dominated the rest of Nathan’s life and drove him to intensify his philanthropies to the end. His son, Nathan Jr., attended Princeton and then Heidelberg University in Germany, where he met a student named Otto Frank. He got Otto a job back at Macy’s. However, Otto’s father died, and he went back to Germany, fought in World War I but by World War II was obliged to hide with his family in a secret attic in a house in Amsterdam to escape certain death at the hand of the Nazis. One of his daughters was named Anne. Shortly before the end of the war she was killed by the Nazis, but her book: The Diary Of Anne Frank was found and published and read worldwide. The saga runs from Macy’s in New York, the Titanic disaster on the seas, the bustling city of Netanya in Israel, to the garret in Amsterdam. This is something to think about next time you watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

that the government “fund” accounting is totally inappropriate to measure the net bottom line benefits to the City of such a venture. More important, very few (if any) of the citizens who live near or otherwise utilize the facilities at Roxbury Park wanted the proposed expansion of function facilities–especially considering that such function facilities take away land that would otherwise be part of the park. What this project does is to downsize the “park” and increase the size of the function space they can rent out to paying customers. Why can’t the City remain in the business of running a City and providing park facilities which are available free for the use and enjoyment of our citizens? Why can’t the City leave the business of renting function space to entrepreneurs who are much more qualified, and much more responsive to the demands of their customer base? Will the Roxbury Park and its function facilities close at 8 p.m. like Greystone (which makes Greystone useless for evening events), because the park is in a residential area e.g. Roxbury has limited parking compared to Greystone? How many additional businesses is the City planning to go into? The City can’t even lease the properties they own, yet they (the City) want to build more and expand more? Finally, will Mayor Bruck-

er appoint as members of the City Council Committee for oversight of Roxbury Park only those councilmembers who strongly support this highly questionable park project. Mayor Brucker may wish to rethink that position and make sure the subcommittee is totally balanced. Any other subcommittee would be insulting to the community and considered highly biased. In my opinion, it would be more sensible and fair to also have committee members who would represent the many residents who are opposed to the park project. Nancy Krasne Editor's Note: Mrs. Krasne served on the Beverly Hills City Council from 2007-2011 and as mayor from 20092010.

POLICE BLOTTER (Continued from page 2)

ASSAULT Occurred at 7:37 p.m. on 11/25 in 200 block of S. Arnaz Dr. Suspect: Male White, 17, black hair and brown eyes–struck victim during argument. ROBBERY Occurred about 8:30 p.m. on 11/23 in 100 block of N. San Vicente Blvd. Suspect #1: Male Hispanic, 40, 5'08'', 200, brown hair. Suspect #2: Male Black, 20, 5'11'', 150, brown hair–approached victim as he entered his vehicle, opened front passenger door and grabbed backpack. Loss $50 IDENTITY THEFT Occurred between 9/10 and 9/25 in 400 block of N. Rodeo Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’s personal information to obtain credit card.

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