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December 14, 2012

2013 Golden Globe Awards Nominees Announced Lincoln Leads With Seven Nominations for Jan. 13 Gala at The Beverly Hilton

The Peninsula Beverly Hills was named Best Hotel in the United States.

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Friends of Robinson Garden hosted its annual Holiday party last week 4

Pets 90210 unveiled its Rose Parade float last Thursday.

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By Courier staff & City News Service Director Steven Spielberg’s epic Lincoln had a banner morning yesterday at The Beverly Hilton, picking up a leading seven nominations for the 70th annual Golden GOLDEN GLOBES—Jessica Alba announces nominees for the 2013 Golden Globe Awards.

The ceremony will take Globes Thursday morning at The Beverly Hilton.

Celebrity Photo

By Matt Beverly Hills lawyer Katherine Cohan is a bit of an unknown, but says that with two small children in the BHUSD she’s running for City Council to “secure their future.”

Beverly Hills Courier: Tell us about yourself and why you deCOHAN—Beverly cided to run for City Council? (see ‘COHAN,’ page 15)

IRANIANS IN AMERICA—The Paley Center for Media on Dec. 6 held a screening event for Iranian Americans. Pictured above (from left): Jimmy Delshad, Andrew Goldberg, Dr. Jo Ellen Chatham, Firouz Naderi, Mariam Khosravani, and Mel Rogers.

Photo by Barry Smith

Iranian Americans Set To Debut Tuesday On PBS

By Laura Coleman On Tuesday evening, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Andrew Goldberg’s one-hour documentary The Iranian Americans

The Time Has Come For a ReThink for the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style, Launched in 2003 to Salute Global Leaders of Fashion and Entertainment.

The Event Has Morphed Into An Embarrassment Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

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Lopez Mayor Willie Brien filed his papers last Thursday afternoon, making his bid for another term on City Council official. Brien spoke to The Courier for an exclusive interview about his run for re-election, thoughts on Metro and more.

Beverly Hills Courier: Why WILLIE BRIEN—Mayor Willie Brien have you decided to run for re- files his papers with City Clerk (see ‘BRIEN,’ page 22)

Byron Pope.

Saban-Chaired FIDF Gala Raises More Than $14 Million

Horace Mann student and friends participate in “Say No to Drugs” race.

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(see ‘AWARDS,’ page 22)

Mayor Willie Brien, Resident Katherine Cohan File Election Papers

KATHERINE Hills lawyer Katherine Cohan filed papers for a City Council run.

Fleming’s cut the ribbon on its first Beverly Hills restaurant on Monday.

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place Jan. 13 at The Beverly Hilton with hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who were both nominated for best television comedy actress for their roles in 30 Rock and Parks and Recreation, respectively.

Lincoln, the portrait of the United States’ 16th president,

will debut on PBS SoCal at 7:30 p.m.

“There has never really been (see ‘IRAN,’ page 15)

Fleming’s To Host BHEF On Jan. 24, Courier To Sponsor

By Laura Coleman More than 1,400 people attended last Thursday evening’s Friends of Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Western Regional Gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, raising a record $14 million for Israeli soldiers.

“It is our opportunity to say thank you to the soldiers who defend the State of Israel,” said Beverly Hills resident (see ‘FIDF,’ page 15)

Cheryl Saban and Lili Bosse

BHUSD Board of Education Unanimously Opposes Metro

By Laura Coleman The Board of Education is properly arming itself in the fight against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s decision to tunnel the Westside Subway Extension underneath Beverly Hills

High School.

“It comes down to my interpretation of you don’t bring a knife to a gunfight, and we’re in a gunfight,” Board VP Noah Mar(see ‘METRO,’ page 18)

By Matt Lopez Fresh off its ribbon cutting ceremony with the Beverly Hills City Council, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse is gearing up to celebrate its grand opening by giving a little something back to the

A PUPPY SANCTUARY — Poland’s top models Marta and Joanna Krupa with Shaggy and Rugby at the opening of the Lucky Puppy Rescue and Retail Store in Los Angeles.

(see ‘FLEMING’S,’ page 18)

The mission is to open up a world where puppy mills and pet stores are banished. Lucky Puppy serves as a non-profit dog shelter, adoption and education center, and boutique for pet supplies.

Dogs will receive proper care and find loving permanent homes.

City Treasurer Finkel to Run Unopposed in March Election

By Matt Lopez City Treasurer Eliot Finkel is preparing for his third term at the helm of Beverly Hills’ finances

after learning last week that he will run unopposed in the March 2013 election. (see ‘FINKEL,’ page 15)

For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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LA Times Gets It Wrong, Again; Saint John’s Hospital Financially Healthy And Offers Grade ‘A’ Quality Health Care In Westside

By Laura Coleman In what appears to be an attempt to force the sale of Saint John’s Health Center, on Nov. 29 the Sisters of Charity Leavenworth Health System (SCLHS), which owns the hospital, removed top executives and long-standing local community members on the Board of Directors, presumably in order to exert total control.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Michael Slubowski, Chief Executive Officer for SCLHS, addressed the firing of the hospital’s two top executives and lay members of the Board of Directors.

“We are setting off in a new strategic direction that we think is in the best interests of the community and the hospital,” he said.

Disturbed by incorrect information in the Los Angeles Times article published on Dec. 1, which depicted the Santa Monica-based hospital in a rather dire fiscal light, Saint John’s doctors and trustees have been exchanging a flurry of internal correspondence that presents a very different scenario.

The Courier has received copies of some correspondence that states the direct facts.

“The picture is far more favorable than what was depicted in the LA Times,” Medical Staff President Paul Natterson told The Courier. “The hospital remains more than intact and is not in a state of decline. Patient care is at highest level in the city, as reflected by the recent letter grade of ‘A’ by the Leapfrog group.”

In response to the LA Times article, Natterson wrote a Letter to the Editor on behalf of the medical staff leadership, which the Times declined to publish.

“We were saddened by your assessment of the fiscal health of the institution,” he wrote. “We fear that the community is being left with the false impression that its hospital is in decline.”

In fact, the hospital is not losing money.

In 2010, Saint John’s completed a major new building, the Keck Center.

In February, the hospital expects to dedicate its new entrance, the Peter and Merle Mullin Plaza, the final piece of a $500 million expansion. The expansion started with the Chan Soon-Shiong Inpatient Building in 2007.

In the past three years, Saint John’s has provided $123 million in community benefits to the Venice Family Clinic, Ocean Park Community Center and

other Santa Monica and South Bay community organizations.

The numbers represented by the Times were not auditors’ numbers, i.e., according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which would include non-cash depreciation expenses of more than $32 million a year because of the massive expansion.

The cash flow from the hospital has been increasing significantly and is in a complete turnaround from the significant negative Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation and Amortization (EBIDA) that was being experienced in the years prior to 2010.

According to the Times, Saint John’s had a loss of $21.9 million for 2010 and $12.8 million for 2011.

In fact, the hospital earned $13 million before EBIDA in 2010 and $22 million in 2011. And in 2012 it is expected to be the same.

Another omission in the Times article, to the astonishment of several Saint John’s Foundation members, was the story’s oversight of what the 266-bed hospital actually does.

According to Natterson, the article makes people question whether the resources will actually be there in times of need.

Throughout the course of its 70year tradition of personalized nursing and physician care, Saint John’s has ranked top across many specialties. For the past seven consecutive years, Health Grades has named it one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and the Advisory Board Company lists it among America’s Hundred Best Hospitals.

This month Leapfrog group graded Saint John’s with an “A” in terms of assessed prevention of medical errors, infections, and deaths.

In 2011, the American Hospital Association gave Saint John’s one of its 2011 Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence for Best Volunteer Program for Saint John’s Angels of the ER program.

“I need to reflect to the community that the quality of care is the best in town,” Natterson said. “The medical staff is not adversely impacted by the administrative shakeup and the medical staff remains firmly committed to the hospital.”

The Foundation has raised in excess of $650 million from its Board Members, Foundations and the local community, which it has devoted to the new buildings and medical specialties.

Slubowski is not a member of the Los Angeles Community and resides in Denver, Colorado.

D E C E M B E R S N OW F L A K E S – P r o j e c t e d snowflakes off the wall of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts went live Wednesday night for ice skaters enjoying the Holiday Ice Rink on Crescent Drive.

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Friends Bring Holiday Cheer To Children

By Laura Coleman Last Friday afternoon the Friends of Robinson Gardens brought smiles to the faces of 75 children living in grouphomes, transforming part of the grounds of Beverly Hills first estate into a carnival with games, gifts, entertainment and lunch.

The annual holiday party and garden tour, re-started by the Friends in 1989, carries on Virginia Robinson’s philanthropic tradition of holding a holiday garden party for orphans.

“These kids, when they arrive [at the group-homes], of-

LEGACY OF PHILANTHROPY–Friends of Robinson Gardens hosted its annual holiday party for children not living in traditional homes last Friday. Pictured above (from left): Nancy Miller, Maralee Beck, Cindy Fields, and Jeanne Anderson.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

ten they have nothing,” Nancy Miller told The Courier.

The children that cycle through these governmentfunded facilities have often

JNF Annual Breakfast Promotes New Conversation For Israel

By Laura Coleman The conflict in Gaza has been making headlines for years, and Israel seems to be getting type cast, according to Israel Ambassador Ido Aharoni, who delivered the keynote speech at the Jewish National Fund’s annual breakfast on Tuesday at The Beverly Hilton.

“What will make the

world look at Israel outside the notion of conflict?” he asked rhetorically. “Israel should not be defined solely by its problems.”

As anti-Israel rhetoric grows stronger, Aharoni said it was crucial to shift the narrative to highlight the innovations that are occurring in the (see ‘JNF,’ page 24)

HO HO HO – The Music Center’s Board Blue Ribbon Ladies were entertained during their holiday luncheon by Santa Claus and Luca Ellis, who performs at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Pictured (from left): Connie Towers Gavin, Eunice David, Ellis and Nancy Livingston with Santa.

ORT America Celebrates Hope With Brunch In Beverly Hills

been taken from abusive situations or have parents that have gone to jail. The homes often By Laura Coleman There is a time when all the (see ‘ROBINSON,’ page 24) Holocaust survivors will all be gone, ORT America’s Next Generation award recipient Deena Eberly reminded those attending the educational organization’s 32nd annual Chanukah Brunch at The Beverly Hills Hotel last Sunday.

“As the years go on, we are getting very close to when we will not have any survivors left,” she said. “And if there’s no else [to tell the story], the world will DIALOGUE SHIFT–Ambassador Ido forget.”

Aharoni, Consul General of Israel in During this year’s brunch, New York speaks on Tuesday at The Holocaust survivor and Jewish Beverly Hilton.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

(see ‘ORT,’ page 12)

SHINING A LIGHT–ORT honoree Ann Spicer with ORT America National Executive Director Alan Klugman at Sunday’s brunch in The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

HOTEL OF THE YEAR–On thursday, the Peninsula Beverly Hills hosted Global Traveler magazine’s ninth “GT Tested Reader Survey” awards, where more than 200 travel industry leaders gathered to toast this year’s winners.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills was named “Best Hotel in the United States” for the second consecutive year. Pictured: Hotel Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum (center) accepts the award, flanked by hosts Layla Kayleigh (left) and Nikki Boyer (right).

Planning Commission Set to Discuss Revising Oil Well Ordinance At Special Meeting On Dec. 20

By Matt Lopez The Planning Commission has scheduled a special meeting Dec. 20 to discuss an ordinance that would revise “the separation requirements between oil wells and sensitive

uses.” The ordinance would also require regular inspections of oil wells for subsidence.

The ordinance the commission will review seeks to clarify Subsection C.11 of Section 10-5-316 of Article 3 of

Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code that “above surface equipment and extraction activities associated with any oil and gas or gas (see ‘PLANNING,’ page 12)

SOCCER CHAMPS–The Beverly Hills AYSO All-Star A team won the 2012 Turkey Bowl last month. Pictured, back row (from left): Coach Raymond Beyda and Coach Jim Patneaude. Middle row (from left): Donovan Hardy,Kendall Hailey, Aaron Ghermezi, Uriel Cohavy, Mason Moore and Walt Schoen. Front row (from left): Justin Heravi and Benjamin Beyda Not pictured: Misha Reiss

SO SWEET–Romain Lenoir (front left), executive pastry chef at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and his team, made 15 kids very happy, helping them build their own gingerbread houses. The students from the Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School, participants in a tutoring and mentoring program sponsored by the Chaka Khan Foundation, were invited to the hotel to make gingerbread houses for the holidays.

DESIGNER DIOR–Dior is a 20-pound, one and a half year old Golden Poodle/Maltese mix is available for adoption through ShelterHopePet Shop.org. He is friendly with other dogs and kids and has the most beautiful topaz eyes. Those interested in giving this adorable dog a loving home for the holidays may call Shelter Hope Pet Shop at 818-453-5798.

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School Board Elects Jake Manaster As President, Noah Margo As VP

By Laura Coleman On Tuesday, the Board of Education voted Jake Manaster in as president of the school board 4-0-1 (Manaster abstained) and Noah Margo in as board VP. “My goal is to bring this community success, safety and stability,” Manaster said, following Planning Commission Vice Chair Brian Rosenstein swearing him in as president.

Manaster replaced Brian Goldberg, who will continue to serve on the board for the next three years.

Margo, about to start his second year on the board, took over Manaster’s previous role as the VP after (see ‘INSTALLATION,’ page 24)

Board President Jake Manaster with Vice President Noah Margo GIRLS ON THE RUN—Horace Mann 4th Grader, Paola Santos and friends represented the Holmby Park chapter of “Girls on the Run” at the Say No To Drugs Race L.A. Holiday Classic on the Universal Studios backlot. Peyton List, teen actress from Disney Channel Comedy series Jessie, congratulates them on completing the 5k run. From left: Sofia Santos, Skye MacRae, Emma Green, Paola Santos, Peyton List and Yael Berukhim.

PETS 90210—Last Thursday, Pets 90210 unveiled the design for its Rose Parade float at City Hall. The float will help promote the adoption of pets. Pictured (bottom) Debbie Reynolds and Paula Kent Meehan. Pictured (right) The Courier Associate Publisher Marcia Hobbs, Councilwoman Lili Bosse and Uggie the dog, star of Academy Award-winner The Artist.

Elementary Philanthropy Takes Off As BHUSD Students Help Compton Schools

By Laura Coleman BHUSD elementary schools today completed this year’s annual drive to collect toys for Compton school district last week, calling on K-8 students to bring in new toys for children in the South Los Angeles district’s 24 elementary schools.

“Learning to give in some ways is a skill and this gives our kids a chance to

Architectural Commission Discusses Streamlining Signage, Other Processes

By Matt Lopez On the heels of its first meeting with new commissioner Gidas Peteris, the Architectural Commission held a retreat Tuesday afternoon to help

streamline several processes the commission deals with related to its applicants.

One of main issues the retreat (see ‘RETREAT,’ page 24)

HOLIDAY PARTY— More than 6,000 children and families attended this year’s Children’s Institute Holiday Festival. Pictured: Mattel Children’s Foundation’s Deidre Lind (left) and daughter join Children’s Institute Executive VP Nina Revoyr to cut the ribbon with “Santa.”

School District’s, Legislative Coalitions Fight Back Against Storm Water Tax

By Matt Lopez A stealth effort to raise storm water taxes on L.A. County residents hit a major snag this week when the San Gabriel Valley Legislative Coalition of Chambers, along with the West Covina Unified School District, voted to op-

pose the Flood Control District’s attempt to impose additional storm water fees.

L.A. County Supervisor Michael Antonovich said in a statement that it’s (see ‘WATER,’ page 24)

SCHOOL SPIRIT— Hawthorne Students Nicolette Niksefat and Taylor Neman listen to author Barney Saltzberg, as he reads his book, Crazy Hair Day, to students at the super pajamarama, one of many events during the week-long book fair and celebration of literacy.

reap all of the benefits that come from giving from their hearts and that’s been very evident at the schools,” Superintendent Gary Woods said. “Kids love to give and you learn how good that makes you feel.”

Spearheaded by Beverly Hills PTA Council, local students were asked to (see ‘TOYS,’ page 24)

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George Christy walrus said, to talk of many things/Of shoes and ships and sealing wax/And cabbages and kings.”

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ith apologies to poet Lewis Carroll, the time has come in Beverly Hills to wonder about the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style. What happened?

Last week’s go-round is best described as N.O.O.C.D. As is often said along Philadelphia’s high society’s Main Line.

N.O.O.C.D. translates as Not Of Our Class Dear, with an emphasis on the Of.

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he ceremony’s morphed into an amateur night, a bewildering embarrassment. High school seniors are capable of producing a better event than last week’s fiasco. To submit the distinguished honoree Nicola Bulgari, an heir to the world-renowned jewelry empire, to the Walk of Style’s messy disorganization is disgraceful.

The brainstorm of retail-

ing giant Fred Hayman (Giorgio’s, the infamous boutique that became a Beverly Hills landmark), the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style was inaugurated in 2003 to salute global leaders of fashion and entertainment. A marketing genius, Fred’s goal aimed to acknowledge the glamorous style, contemporary and historic, of our town. A news-making idea to attract local visitors and cognoscenti from here and abroad.

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arlier years honored Giorgio Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tom Ford, Princess Grace of Monaco, Gianni and Donatella Versace, James Galanos, Valentino Garavani, Manolo Blahnik, Rosita and Tai Missoni, costume designers, photographers and models whose signatures are inscribed on a Rodeo Drive sidewalk, each receiving a Robert Graham torso figurine.

European honorees arrived with entourages. Many hosted luncheons or dinners of their own.

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puzzlement: Only three months ago, the late fashion empress Diana Vreeland was honored, with guests asking why another award was presented so soon on December 5th.

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he evening’s speakers included Walk of Style founding chair Peri Ellen Berne; Rodeo Drive Committee president Jim Jahant of Brooks Brothers; Armani v-p Wanda Page 6 | December 14, 2012

McDaniel, chair of the Walk of Style selection committee (who are these members?); TV’s Kate Walsh; and Beverly Hills Mayor Willie Brien. As for the anticipated Red Carpet turnout, the paparazzi found the evening “disappointing.”

Couples in fancy dress agreed, and made reservations for dinner on their cell phones.

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escribing the Bulgari jewelry as “aspirational,” an enthusiastic Drew Barrymore presented the award to Nicola, who flew in overnight from New York to celebrate the new and larger Bulgari store location near Brighton Way on Rodeo Drive.

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ho was there? A fannybumper crowd of some familiar folks from the Rodeo Drive retailers. Mostly a pushy crush of who-are-these-people.

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uests were called for seven PM. At that designated hour, invitees usually arrive hungry, with the pleasure of being fed. A simple attractive buffet, at the least. Seemingly helpless waiters threaded through the crush, juggling trays of wine glasses – in truth, we managed to snag a razorthin slice of toast with a tiny dollop of bean puree. That’s all, folks!

Not a second helping to be found.

ate the lucid quote of Nicola, the 20th recipient of the Walk of Style award, on his bronze plaque alongside his signature that will be embedded onto the sidewalk for strollers to glimpse. “Style is an everlasting impression,” Nicola wrote, “and jewelry is a passion that is passed through generations.”

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ating back to the 1880s, the family founder, Sotirios Vulgaris, as he was christened in his native Epirus in northern Greece, developed into a gifted silversmith. Craving a larger audience for his sophisticated designs, he relocated to Italy, where his exceptional creations were quickly hailed as a la mode, and he soon married into an Italian family.

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uring the mid-’70s, we interviewed Nicola at Bulgari’s flagship salon on the Via Condotti in Rome for a Town & Country article. His family members include siblings Gianni and Paolo and cousins Marina and Anna, several later branching out on their own.

and in the spring of this year Bulgari doubled its growth.

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decade or two ago, we hosted a dinner for Nicola during Oscar week. We took over the charming down-a-flight-ofstairs Orlando Orsini on Pico Boulevard, a favorite with Sean Connery, Barbara Broccoli and Michael Douglas. Live mandolin music featuring Neapolitan love songs played throughout our four courses of Italian specialties, with Nicola’s dinner partner Sharon Stone becoming an immediate and lifelong friend.

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prominent Beverly Hills couple snagged Greta as a guest of honor (not easy!) for an intimate dinner chez vous.

Husband greeted Greta, overwhelmed with excitement at tracking down a rare bottle of vodka he had flown in from Sweden, Greta being a Swede.

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ut Greta preferred a Scotch whisky.

Husband cajoled Greta to taste the vodka. Okay, she’d go for a jigger. The hard-to-find vodka was poured, Greta gulped it in a flash like a longshoreman, drew a deep breath and sighed: icola confesses a pas- “My Scotch, please?” sion for vintage Hollywood movies from the ’30s and ’40s Online at starring Greta Garbo, Bette www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm Davis and Ava Gardner.

Prompting us to mention a true tale (from a reliable source) about Greta of Ninotchka, Queen Christina and Camille cinema fame.

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he Bulgari Group’s recently partnered with LMVH that paid $8 billion. LMVH is the world’s largest maker of luxury goods,

The film’s Jason Clarke Producer Megan Ellison, daughter of Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison

The film’s Kyle Chandler with wife Kathryn

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eanwhile, our Beverly Hills Courier associate publisher Marcia Hobbs ventured upstairs to find a chair and sample a tableful of Italian delicacies.

Nada on both.

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ournalists are known to ask for a “tip sheet,” listing facts and notable guests. When we asked Courtney of the Donahue Group, which represents The film’s Jennifer Ehle Rodeo Drive, for the with mom Rosemary Harris evening’s tip sheet, she claimed she never heard of such a thing. We tried explaining. To no avail.

Courtney kept insisting she was only working “Donahue Control,” whatever the hell that meant.

Since any control was out of hand.

Deborah Lin with the film’s James Gandolfini

The film’s Mark Duplass with Katie Aselton

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es, ladies and gents, the hour’s arrived for a deep rethink for the Walk of Style. Is you is or is you ain’t? Prepared to afford a proper evening for Bulgari’s distinguished vice-chair. Nicola’s family history proudly bears three generations of unflagging success.

Zero Dark Thirty’s Jessica Chastain and Edgar Ramirez red-carpeted during Sony’s premiere at The Dolby Theater. Their romance bloomed on location.

The film’s Chris Pratt with Screenwrite Mark Boal, Sony’s Amy Pascal, Director wife Anna Faris Kathryn Bigelow and Sony’s Michael Lynton

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Weighing Year-End Tax and Gift Strategies

By Elliot Kristal, Esq. As the curtain comes down on 2012, the mad rush of the holiday season often is accompanied by year-end discussions with professional advisors on tax-, estate- and charitable-gift planning matters. With the ongoing political brinksmanship in Washington, D.C. over the impending “fiscal cliff,” uncertainty abounds like at no time in recent memory.

Year-end planning is perhaps a bigger challenge this year than in the past because, unless Congress acts, individuals will face higher tax rates next year on their income, including capital gains and dividends, and estate tax rates will be higher as well. In 2013, certain itemized deductions, including charitable deductions, may be limited or phased out for higher income taxpayers. Depending upon their tax brackets, certain individuals may benefit, therefore, from a larger charitable deduction in the current year (2012) versus deferring into 2013. Opportunities for income and estate tax planning are still varied and nuanced, and should be reviewed with professional advisors for their potential and benefit in 2012 and 2013. Tax and interest rates are quite low currently and should prompt individuals to analyze their overall financial picture.

Divesting of Assets It may be beneficial to consider selling assets that are likely to yield large gains before year-end, with due regard for market conditions. This year, long-term capital gains are taxed at a maximum rate of 15 percent, but the rate could well be higher next year.

Contributing to a Donor Advised Fund Charitable contributions are worthy of close consideration. Charitable contributions can both reduce tax liability while, at the same

time, pass needed dollars to nonprofit organizations in these uncertain economic times when they can use them most. To avoid capital gains, one possible strategy for consideration is giving appreciated property to charity (as opposed to selling the property, recognizing the gain and contributing cash to charity). If interest rates rise in the future, now may be an opportune time for giving fixed-income assets to charity at their higher valuations, which may have additional benefits if done as part of an asset reallocation strategy.

One way to amplify giving is to amalgamate multiple years’ worth of giving into 2012, or consider replacing annual gifts through a charitable-giving vehicle such as a donoradvised fund (or DAF). A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving vehicle administered by a public charity and created for the purpose of managing donations on behalf of organizations, families or individuals. Establishing a DAF allows you to receive an immediate charitable income tax deduction (at the maximum amount allowed for gifts to public charities) while affording you time to decide on the ultimate nonprofit beneficiaries. Since the donor receives the tax deduction at the time assets are added to the DAF, the foundation administering the fund gains full control over the contribution. Donors’ “advisory” status, however, enable them to direct charitable grants without limitation to virtually any nonprofit organization.

At the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles—the largest manager of charitable assets and planned giving solutions for local Jewish philanthropists and where I direct charitable-gift planning—the minimum amount required to establish a DAF is $5,000.00. DAFs also can be created locally through public charities such as the California Community Foundation or via for-profit asset-management firms such as Vanguard and Fidelity, among

others. Unlike for-profit firms, however, when establishing a fund at a public charity such as the Jewish Community Foundation, a portion of the fees charged for the administration of the assets is redeployed as more grants for the greater good.

The Future of Gift Tax, Estate Tax and Generation Skipping Transfer Tax The future of the gift tax, estate tax and generation skipping transfer tax continues to be uncertain. While Congress is likely to take some action in the future, it is entirely unknown when, and/or how they will seek to soften the unfavorable impact of the scheduled changes in the tax laws. For those seeking to make significant tax-free gifts, individuals should consider the opportunity to transfer assets this year to children, grandchildren or other beneficiaries, free of gift tax.

This year, the amount that an individual can give without incurring gift tax is $5,120,000 (reduced by any exemption used in prior years). This is the highest gift tax exemption ever. That exemption will drop to $1,000,000 effective January 1, 2013 unless Congress passes a new law and the President signs it. Also scheduled to change is the exemption from the generation-skipping transfer tax, which is $5,120,000 this year and scheduled to decrease to $1,430,000 next year. The maximum transfer tax rate will also increase from 35 percent this year to 55 percent next year (and with an extra 5% surcharge for a portion of larger estates).

While it is entirely possible that the current exemptions and tax rates will be reinstated next year, there is neither assurance of this nor of what, if any, changes any new law might bring. Individuals with sufficient assets might wish, therefore, to consider taking advantage of the current opportunity to make large gifts free of gift tax. It is possible that a tax at death on

lifetime gifts made which turns out to be in excess of the estate tax exemption amount in effect at the time of death could occur. Many feel, however, this is unlikely at this time. Even if such were the case, making a large lifetime gift this year would allow any post-gift appreciation in the value of, and income generated by, the gifted assets to remain outside the taxable estate of the donor.

Planned Giving Alternatives: Charitable Trusts Planned giving alternatives such as charitable remainder trusts and charitable gift annuities are also viable options. There are a few giving strategies that take advantage of the low interest rates right now. A charitable lead trust is a planning vehicle in which the trust pays income to a charity for a period of years or lifetimes. This can be an attractive way to provide a current charitable gift as well as to transfer property to family members with minimal federal transfer taxes. Grantor retained annuity trusts allow individuals to transfer appreciating assets to others and retain an annuity for a minimum number of years. Properly structured, the grantor retained annuity trust lets you move future appreciation of an asset to another person free of gift tax.

To discuss charitable opportunities in greater detail or to review matters with you and your advisors, please contact The Foundation’s Development team at (323) 761-8704 or email ekristal@jewishfoundationla.org.

About the author: Elliot Kristal is vice president of charitable-gift planning at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, the largest manager of charitable assets ($737 million as of Dec. 31, 2011) and planned-giving solutions for local Jewish philanthropists. An attorney by profession, he formerly practiced trust and estate law as a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP before entering the nonprofit sector.

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Fashion News & Notes Kevan Hall Presents Signature Collection in L.A. Hollywood has a fashion cycle all its own, governed by the red-carpet season rather than the runway season.

Hence, Los Angeles designer Kevan Hall presented his spring signature collection last week at his new loft-style atelier timed to Thursday’s Golden Globe nominations. The salonstyle runway presentation, during which models were accompanied by a string quartet playing just out of view, recalled inhouse shows of a past era, where a small group of Hall’s best customers and friends could ogle the hand-worked dresses and gowns

up close. His loyal Hollywood following was front and center, including Virginia Madsen, Teri Hatcher and daughter Emerson Tenney and Mayim Bialik.

“No matter your size, Kevan designs for the body you have, instead of trying to smash things down or force you to wear Spanx.

Most actresses really aren’t comfortable in their red-carpet gowns, but I could truly sleep in a Kevan gown, and they make me look fabulous,” said Madsen.

Beauty Briefs Dr Hauschka Skin Care is introducing new body moisturizers just in time to combat the winter dry skin blues.

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Young “The Hunger Games” stars Amandla Stenberg and Jacqueline Emerson were getting a leg up on the art of red-carpet dressing, both donning Hall for the first time.

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These three join their other 100% natural ROSE BODY MOISURIZER which is perfect for children or anyone with very delicate skin. All are available for $39.95 at Whole Foods or drhauschka.com. In addition,there is the time honored REGENERATING BODY MOISTURIZER FOR $42.95 which contains jojoba oil and is for skin that needs intensive care.

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PAGE TEN HAPPENINGS GARBO DOINGS – “An Evening with Greta Garbo” was held at Julien’s Auctions on Wilshire to benefit Creative Visions Foundation. Actress Patricia Arquette (center) is flanked by Becky and Amy Glass, the identicaltwin founders of GT Events, corporate sponsor of the event where items from the Garbo estate were auctioned off.

ADL CENTENNIAL–More than 700 turned out at The Beverly Hilton on Tuesday night or the Anti Defamation League’s Annual Dinner Celebration as a kickoff to the group’s 100th anniversary. Pictured (from left): Event co-chair Alan Jay Weil; emcee Nadia Bilchik; ADL Regional Board Chair Seth Gerber and Director Amanda Susskind; honorees Anton Bilchik, M.D. of John Wayne Cancer Institute (“Humanitarian” award) and attorney Harriet Posner (“Jurisprudence” award; event co-chairs Nicole and Allan Mutchnik. Some $1.1 million was raised to combat anti-Semitism and bigotry.

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• Montage B.H. Sets Extensive Holiday Dining Program Montage Beverly Hills is planning an all encompassing program for the holiday season.

Today and tomorrow at 5 p.m. off the main lobby, the Menorah will be lit to commemorate the conclusion of the “Eight Days of Hanukkah.”

On Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), the hotel’s Scarpetta will serve an a la carte holiday menu.

Then Christmas Day (Dec. 25), the restaurant serves an elaborate buffet from noon to 9 p.m. for $88 for adults and $35 for children 4 to 12. Reservations at 310-860-7970 The Montage offers its “Holiday Tea” daily through Jan. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. Not only

artisanal teas will be served but guests will receive a gift basket filled with sweet and savory goodies prepared by Executive Chef Gabriel Ask. $55 for adults and $33 for children. Call 310860-7940 for reservations.

The hotel will also have a complete New Year’s Eve, spa program and events for children.

• Lawyers Phil, Legal Voices Holiday Gala Concert Tonight The Los Angeles’ Lawyers Philharmonic and its chorus, Legal Voices, under the baton of Beverly Hills resident/attorney Gary S. Greene will perform a “Holiday Gala Concert” tonight at 7:30 at Wilshire United Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Blvd.

Actress June Lockhart will

narrate The Christmas Story and the orchestra will perform the Hanukkah Fantasy.

C h o r a l director Jim Raycroft will lead the chorus in Christmas Gary S. Greene carols and Hanukkah songs plus selections from Babes In Toyland and Fiddler On The Roof.

Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for students and seniors on a first-come, first served basis.

Tickets may be purchased at the door. Visit: www.LALawyersPhil .org.

LTKG FUNDRAISER–Let the Kids Grow Foundation, which addresses underserved and at-risk children, held a fundraiser at The Beverly Wilshire. Pictured (from left): legendary singer Freda Payne, LTKG founder Percy Miller, gala host Simin Hashemizadeh and co-honoree Romeo Miller.

Photo by Orly Halevy BIRTHDAY BASH–Top international model Alessandra Alores (right), a former “Miss Germany,” was feted on her birthday at a party hosted by Sylvia Sylver in the Bel-Air estate of technology entrepreneur Mark Barron (left). The latter is developing Consumeron, an Internet-connected device for delivery on-demand.

Photo by Sandy Schwartz

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December 14, 2012 | Page 11 ROBBIE ON THE RADIO—Beverly Hills Rec & Parks Commission Chair Robbie Anderson visited KNX 1070 News Radio on Friday for an interview in the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel on the History of Beverly Hills. Anderson recently authored the book The Beverly Hills Hotel And Bungalows - The First 100 Years.

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Beverly Hills Resident Keeps Grandmother’s Healthy Guava Tradition Alive

By Matt Lopez Determined to carry on the tradition started by her grandparents in a small Mexican village, 30-year Beverly Hills resident Marie Cohen is hoping to spread knowledge about all the health benefits related to the consumption of Guava.

Cohen’s Guayeco Imports specializes in delicious gourmet guava marmalades and jams, created in Calvillo, a small Mexican village, where the fruit is grown.

“It’s about keeping my grandmothers legacy alive with great product,” Cohen told The Courier.

“Guava is a great, healthy product for health-conscious people out there.

My grandmother was way ahead of her time with

such a healthy product.”

The health benefits of Guayeco’s guava are numerous. The product is 100 percent all natural, high in dietary fiber, has five times more vitamin C than oranges and contains carotenoids, folate, potassium fiber, calcium and iron. It’s cholesterol free and has no saturated fat. The guava is also certified Kosher.

“It’s about eating healthy, especially during the holiday season when it’s tough to do that,” Cohen said.

“These guava products are all natural and very healthy.”

Guayeco is available in several bakeries and specialty food stores throughout Beverly Hills and L.A., including La

Marie Cohen

Monarca Bakery, Portos Cafe and Bakery, Viktor Benes Bakery, The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills and Nonna’s Epanadas of the World, among others.

For further information, visit www.guayecoimports.com

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AYSO CHAMPS–The Beverly Hills AYSO Boys Under 10 team celebrated its Division 76 championship at El Rodeo last week. Pictured, back row (from left): Coach Raymond Beyda, Evan Bachaspatimayum, Adam Raviv, Joshua Hernstad, Eric Smith, Finley Walshe, Matin Yeshove and Coach Marc Yassinger. Bottom row (from left): Rigby Kretschmann, Benjamin Beyda, Justin Yassinger and Mason Moore.

well drilled pursuant to any Council permit must be located at least 500 feet from a school or park.”

The meeting will begin with a public hearing at 1 p.m. at City Hall.

Assuming the ordinance is approved by the Planning Commission, the ordinance will likely go to the City Council in January for review.

The ordinance is important, considering the application the council is currently considering from Pacific Coast Energy Company (PCEC) to drill two new oil wells in Beverly Hills. The drill site at Pico and Doheny, however, is about a half a block from a school.

Another important part of the ordinance is that it calls for the City Engineer to inspect the oil wells for subsidence at least once every two years.

Councilwoman Lili Bosse has previously said she couldn’t make the findings to drill the two new wells because of concerns over how often the wells would be inspected. The language of the code currently gives the City Engineer authority to inspect “from time to time.”

When Bosse asked when City staff had ever visited the site, she was told they had never inspected the site.

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leader Ann Spicer shined a particularly vibrant light on the organization, sharing a miraculous story that journeyed from the dressmaking skills she learned in an ORT school in her native Poland to her experience at Auschwitz speaking with Josef Mengele to the Death March from the Concentration Camp – at each turn where she could have died.

“Evidently, someone is watching over me,” she said.

Spicer’s experience with ORT began in 1939 when she braved the streets of her native Poland, past the Gestapo and potential denouncers, her yellow Star of David hidden under her sweater, to learn the tailoring skills she credited with helping save her life.

Founded in St. Petersburg Russia in 1880, ORT is today among the largest non-governmental education and training organizations in the world.

This year marks ORT America’s 90th year.

“ORT is the highest level of charity,” said keynote speaker David Suissa, Tribe Media/Jewish Journal president.

Stanley Black, who founded the ORT school in Los Angeles two decades ago, said that over 30,000 students have graduated since 1985, with an 80 percent placement rate after graduation.

For more information, visit www.ortamerica.org.

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Lillian Wyshak’s ‘Dog Lost, Dog Found’ Tale Has A Happy Ending For The Family

By John L. Seitz When veteran Beverly Hills attorney/realtor Lillian Worthing Wyshak decided to celebrate the birthday of her daughter, Dr. Robin Wyshak (BHHS ‘80), up in Oakland at the home of another daughter Susie (BHHS ‘82), she got more anxiety than she bargained for...but with a happy ending.

It was decided Lillian would fly up to Susie’s house in Medford, Oregon and they would motor down to the party together and be joined by two other sisters, Jeanne (BHHS ‘83) and Dr. Patty Wyshak Jones (BHHS ‘84) of Lamoine, Maine with her children: Madi and Matthew.

The two grandchildren begged Susie to bring her dog Sonia (a light brown, Japanese breed Shiba Inu) along for the ride.

Once in Oakland, all went well until somebody said: ”Sonia got out.”

The entire family sprang into action calling the local police, California Highway Patrol and various shelters; plus posting signs, emails and engaging Internet sources.

Shortly, thereafter, somebody called saying they had spotted Sonia running on a freeway.

“At least we knew she was still alive but where?,” said Lillian. “I realized we needed some blockbuster prayer so I contacted Dr. David Worth, minister of our Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church.”

Dr. Worth’s inspiration from “on high” seemed to bring immediate results. The family went to the website www.petharbor.com and there was a picture of Sonia, mysteriously bedrag-

Susie Wyshak (BHHS ‘82) reunites in Oakland with her dog Sonia.

gled but otherwise fine.

Picking her up from an Alameda animal shelter, she had been found swimming in a river and brought in soaking wet.

Sonia soon had a joyous reunion with Robin and brought back to Oregon, none the worse for wear.

“After phoning a delighted Dr. Worth to tell him the good news, I could not help thinking how the connection between his prayers and the swift favorable outcome resembled the chants and ceremonies of the American Indian medicine man or the shaman in other societies, which are relied upon when other worldly solutions are required,” stated Lillian.

“As my daughter said, ‘miracles do happen.’”

TEACHING JEWISH ROOTS—Yaniv and Nina Tepper, right, were honored at the Foundation for Jewish Education fundraiser in Sinai Temple. The non-profit foundation reaches out to unaffiliated college students from various universities as well as young adults to attend a one-week retreat to familiarize themselves with Judaism in an atmosphere of learning and participation. During sessions, participants are acquainted with their Jewish identity and Jewish roots. “As a result they are able to start a new life of Jewish learning and community involvement,” said Marlene Kreitenberg, foundation president. Yaniv Tepper, co-founder and a managing partner of Angeleno Group, was named a Guardian of Jewish Continuity. Rabbi Mordechai Kreitenberg, founder and director of the Heritage Retreats, also attended the event.

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SHOOTING HOOPS—BHUSD’s middle school sports program is wrapping up its inaugural basketball season with playoffs this week and next week. “The basketball league has gone well. We have received an enthusiastic response from all our students and parents at each school.” said Horace Mann Principal Steve Kessler, who is serving as the commissioner of the league that allows middle schoolers from all four BHUSD schools to participate in competitive basketball.

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Happenings...

Yardbirds, Siegel At TOA Chanukah Service Tonight

Keach, Whalley Star In Galileo Broadcast

Tonight at 8 p.m., Temple of the Arts, led by Rabbi David Baron, will present a Shabbat Chanukah service at its home, the historical, restored, art-deco Saban Theatre at 8440 Wilshire Blvd.

Featured guest speaker, Israel Consul Gen. David Siegel, in dialogue with Rabbi Baron, will speak on recent crucial dev e l o p ments in t h e Mideast and also take questions from the audience.

A l s o Rabbi David Baron joining the service is the a capella singing group The Harvard Yardbirds, composed primarily of Harvard alums.

Although they are a relatively new group, the Yardbirds have begun to spread their wings, and

L.A. Theatre Works’ Radio Theatre Series will air Bertolt Brecht’s The Life of Galileo, in a new translation by David Hare, directed by Martin Jarvis, and featuring Stacy Keach and Joanne Whalley, from 8-10 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 16 on KPFK 90.7 FM and streamed on demand at www.latw.org.

In Brecht’s drama, one of the brightest lights of the Scientific Revolution wants the world to see itself anew. But even the courage of his convictions can’t save Galileo Galilei from the guardians of the status quo.

The broadcast includes a conversation about Galileo with Dr. E.C. Krupp, director of the Griffith Observatory.

The play is part of L.A. Theatre Works’ Relativity Series, funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, featuring sciencethemed plays that enhance public understanding of science and technology.

recently opened for the winners of the Glee Project and Tony winner Andrew Rannells (Book

Consul Gen. David Siegel of Mormon, The New Normal).

The service will feature the lighting of the sixth candle of the Chanukah Festival of Lights and will be followed by a festive Oneg Shabbat reception.

All are welcome. For more information, call 323-658-9100 or visit www.templeofthearts.org.

The Harvard Yardbirds

Wainwrights’ ‘Christmas 101’ Set For Royce The Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA will present “Christmas 101,” two musical evenings with Rufus and Martha Wainwright, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21-22 at 8 p.m. at Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr. The evenings will feature two not-so-silent nights of eclectic carols performed in French and English by the McGarrigle and Wainwright clans and many friends–including Emmylou Harris, Van Dyke Parks, Carrie Fisher and more–along with food, drink and merriment at the gala event immediately following each

night’s performance.

Tickets ($20-$60) are on sale now at cap.ucla.edu, via Ticketmaster and at the UCLA Central Ticket office at 310-825-2101.

Tickets ($101) to the postshow reception and party with the stars are also on sale and may be purchased in conjunction with concert tickets.

The total cost of the gala ticket benefits the Kate McGarrigle Foundation, created to raise money for underfunded sarcoma research by Canadian folk singer McGarrigle before her death from the disease in January 2010.

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Candlelightt Carolss att Keyboardd Concepts Keyboard Concepts sets the stage for our nostalgic program featuring carols, sacred and popular songs. Emphasizing holiday contributions from our Great American Songbook composers, this eclectic program provides a festive celebration for music-lovers of all ages. Family friendly, singer-friendly and fun, join us for a truly olde-fashioned holiday! Party with us at 2:30 PM for treats of the season! Singing begins at 3 PM.

Give yourself the gift of song!

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FUNDRAISING MURDER-MYSTERY—The Jeffrey Foundation’s China Caper fundraiser at Lladro supported scholarships for the organization’s Holiday Camp for Special Needs Children.The Society Players cast of the murder-mystery, included (from left): James Meehan, Martha Butler, Lisa Marinacci, Jeffrey Foundation CEO/ Founder Alyce Morris Winston, Suz Landay, Mara New, Patricia Rye and Jean Martin. Landay, chair of the event; and Rye, writer/director, welcomed more than 70 guests, including Susan Leech, manager of the Lladro boutique.

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Standing Up For Great Buddy Pic, Stand Up Guys Stand Up Guys is the best buddy picture since Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The films smack of a similar plot line with Al Pacino and Christopher Walken’s, brilliant and hilarious portrayal of two retired compassionate hoods.

Al (Pacino) is picked up at a

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310-364-0535 THE LAST ROMANCE by Joe Dipietro A heart-warming comedy about second chances Mon-Wed 8 pm

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driver, is “rescued” from an oldage home and the three fun-loving felons take up where they left off.

With Hirsch at the wheel they brazenly steal a mobster’s car and relive the excitement of the old days through the uncertainty of his pedal-on-the-metal maniacal meanderings through the city’s streets.

When they discover a naked girl (Vanessa Ferlito) in the car’s trunk, their adrenalin kicks into high gear as they search for the hoods responsible for her embarrassing predicament.

Stand Up Guys is a welldone, “executed” movie with thrills, laughter and first-class outstanding acting from the principals including Addison Timlin (Alex) and Julianna Margulies (Nina Hirsch), whose immense talent is wasted in a brief cameo role.

One can only hope that Pacino and Walken are paired again for another chance to recapture their past. If so, we have a lot to look forward to.

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prison gate after 27 years as a guest of the American judicial system. His former partner in crime, Doc (Walken), ushers Al to the car as they, at first, awkwardly begin to reacquaint themselves.

Doc has a last “hit” to record that his unsuspecting longtime friend is totally unaware of.

The plot plays out extremely well with Fisher Stevens at the helm; and Noah Haidle’s touching and sometimes outright hilarious dialogue as delivered by two of Hollywood’s most brilliant low-key actors.

Doc, a friend indeed, takes Al to a house of ill repute where he tries to recapture his sex drive after so many years without a woman.

Judy Punch is a joy to behold as the Madame who delivers. And, added to the mix is Alan Arkin (Hirsch), a welcomed Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s sight to any story on the screen. film critic, is also rabbi at CreHirsch, their old getaway ative Arts Temple

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Katherine Cohan: I’ve been a resident for 13 years. I practice family law, personal injury and business litigation in Beverly Hills and intend to retire here. Therefore, I’m very concerned about what’s going to happen in the future. I have two children in Beverly Hills schools (one in third grade and one in sixth), and I’m concerned about our school system. I’ve been considering running for maybe the last six months, but what led me to do it are my concerns as a resident. I would like to contribute to the community and bring Beverly Hills together.

BHC: How closely have you followed the dynamics on the current City Council and the issues they have dealt with?

KC: I don’t follow it on a daily basis, but I’d like to get more involved. I’d like my voice to be the voice of the residents. I believe in teamwork. I believe every decision should be the decision of the community, not one person.

BHC: You mentioned being concerned about schools. Vice Mayor John Mirisch has proposed setting aside $4 million in surplus money to our schools. What are your thoughts on that and how con-

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The Beverly Hills City Clerk’s office confirmed to The Courier that the filing period ended Friday afteroon with only Finkel having filed papers.

“Two issues that are high on my list is to tackle our pension obligation issue and our parking authority finance issues,” Finkel told The Courier.

In July, The Courier reported that Calpers (California Public Employee Retirement System) announced only a 1 percent return on its investments from the last fiscal year. It was the third time in five years Calpers failed to meet the nearly 7.5 percent threshhold needed to meet its financial projections. Low returns could mean Beverly Hills will be forced to pay millions more of its own money into the system.

“It’s one of the biggest unknowns going forward as far as

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Haim Saban, who together with his wife Cheryl, chaired the event for the sixth consecutive year.

Founded 30 years ago by Holocaust survivors, FIDF has dedicated itself to upholding the Jewish value that all Jews are responsible for one another.

Despite the gala’s incredible success, the growing strength of Palestinian influence that prompted musical icon Stevie Wonder’s to withdraw as the headline performer with just one week’s notice, was all abuzz.

cerned are you about budget cuts to the district?

KC: I agree with that. I believe our children are our future and our investment should be in their education. They will be the future of our City.

BHC: Are you for or against Metro tunneling under the Beverly Hills High School Campus?

KC: It should go under Santa Monica Boulevard. It’s been proven there’s no earthquake fault there. I’d rather it be there, then under a school where children’s health can be in danger. As a mother of two children, I’ve heard from many parents who are considering putting their kids in private schools if the (subway) goes under Beverly Hills High. It’s important for me to secure my children’s future.

BHC: What do you bring to the table that separates you from the other candidates?

KC: With no prior government experience, I bring a fresh perspective to the issues facing our city. I would be a leader who cares about what the people think and what they want.

With my background as a lawyer, I do very well in representing people. Communication and teamwork is a must and I think I can help strengthen that in Beverly Hills.

finances in the city,” Finkel said.

Finkel added he is also concerned about the fact that $5 million per year is being drained from the general fund to support public parking in the city.

“People would like to see more parking structures to promote, if you will, our retail sales... but if you’re already losing $5 million on the ones you’ve got, why would you want to build more?” Finkel said. “That issue is certainly going to be dealt with in looking for ways to not infuriate residents, but increase revenues to our parking structures.”

Another issue Finkel expects to tackle is costs of Beverly Hills City employees in comparison to employees in the private sector.

“There is a sense among some that our employees are paid too much,” he said. ”Stevie, we can only say you’re hanging with the wrong crowd,” quipped the evening’s emcee, TV personality Jason Alexander.

In fact, more than 100 ProPalestine protesters outside of the hotel sought to claim Wonder’s pull-out as a victory emblematic of his support for their cause – for Israel to leave its ancestral land.

“The fight of the Maccabees for the freedom of Israel is not over,” said Miriam Peretz, whose two sons died fighting on behalf of Israel. “The soldiers of the IDF are today’s Maccabees.”

Wells Fargo Study Finds Investor Optimism Has Plummeted Since 2012 Presidential Election Overall U.S. investor optimism has plummeted to -8, down from +16 recorded in July and +24 in May according to the quarterly Wells Fargo/Gallup Investor and Retirement Optimism Index conducted Nov. 9-17. The dip in sentiment is comparable to the -9 index recorded in Nov. 2011, and is linked to pessimism about the overall economy. More than half (59 percent) say now “is not a good time” to invest in the markets, an increase from 48 percent recorded in May. Sixty-eight percent say they have “little to no” confidence in the stock market as “a place to invest for retirement.”

Among a list of eight factors, 69 percent of investors ranked the deficit and divided government as the top factors “hurting” the investing climate “a lot,” followed by unemployment (67 percent) and the global economic slowdown (63 percent). Seventy-two percent of investors say it is “somewhat likely” to “very likely” that the au-

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any television exploration of the Iranian American Community,” Goldberg told The Courier. “The Iranian story is always told through the prism of Iran, which is always a geopolitical problem.”

Filmed around the United States, Goldberg said he compiled interviews with over two dozen Iranian immigrants in an effort to show that Iranian

tomatic tax increases and spending cuts of the “fiscal cliff” will be pushed out six to 12 months to give the President and Congress more time to negotiate. Seventy percent say the country will go into recession in 2013 if “fiscal cliff” issues are not resolved. Over half of investors (54 percent) say the outcome of the Presidential and Congressional elections have made it “more difficult” to save for retirement.

“No question about the fact there is a gloomy sentiment among investors right now, and it looks like it’s connected to a belief that the elections will result in more Washington gridlock. The fact that 80 percent of investors say we need a national effort in place to encourage Americans to save is eye opening. Clearly, people want to feel like they have the wind at their backs and the tools to increase savings,” said Joe Ready, director of Institutional Retirement and Trust at Wells Fargo.

Americans are just like all “good Americans.”

The Iranian Americans starts 2,000 years ago in the Middle East, travels to the “pivotal” 1979 revolution that thrust Ayatollah Khomeini into power, prompting an exodus of tens of thousands of Iranians from their homeland to the U.S., to chronicle the history of a small group of roughly 1 million Iranian Americans.

Among the most notable

interviews is onetime Beverly Hills Mayor Jimmy Delshad.

“He was a visionary,” Goldberg said, noting that at the time Delshad served, he was the highest-ranking elected Iranian-American official.

“Our hope with the film is that people who have never seen or met an Iranian will be educated about the Iranian Americans and learn that they are hardworking Americans,” he said.

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UCLA Performs First ‘Breathing Lung’ Transplant In The U.S.A. The lung transplant team at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center successfully performed the nation’s first “breathing lung” transplant last month.

The patient, a 57-year-old who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis—a disease in which the air sacs of the lungs are gradually replaced by scar tissue—received two new lungs and is recuperating from the seven-hour surgery.

The groundbreaking transplant involved an experimental organ-preservation device known as the Organ Care System (OCS), that keeps donor lungs functioning and “breathing” in a near-physiologic state outside the body during transport. The current standard involves transporting donor lungs in a non-functioning, nonbreathing state inside an icebox.

With the OCS, the lungs are removed from a donor’s body and placed in a high-tech OCS box, where they are immediately revived to a warm, breathing state and perfused with oxygen and a special solution supplemented with packed red-blood cells. The device also features monitors that display how the lungs are functioning during

transport.

“Organs were never meant to be frozen on ice,” said Dr. Abbas Ardehali , a professor of cardiothoracic surgery and director of the heart and lung transplantation program at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

“Lungs are sensitive and can easily be damaged during the donation process. The coldstorage method does not allow for reconditioning of the lungs before transplantation, but this promising ‘breathing lung’ technology enables us to potentially improve the function of the donor lungs before they are placed in the recipient,” Ardehali said.

UCLA is currently leading the U.S. arm of the international, multicenter phase 2 clinical INSPIRE study of the OCS, developed by medical device company TransMedics. Ardehali is the principal investigator for UCLA. The purpose of the trial is to compare donor lungs transported using the OCS technology with the standard icebox method.

Read the full story at www.bhcourier.com, Health & Wellness.

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

Man Wears His (Artificial) Heart In A Backpack receiving a heart transplant in Living without a heart. It is February, he finally knew what it possible for those who have an was like to live with a healthy artificial heart pumping blood heart. It gave him energy and he through their bodies. And, with was amazed that he could run 25 technology that powers the minutes on a treadmill. heart now small enough to fit Unfortunately, after six in a backpack, they can even months of functioning perfectly go to the supermarket, a child’s well, the donor heart started soccer game or hiking. showing signs of a serious form of Ronald Reagan UCLA rejection that did not respond to Medical Center performed its therapy. first procedure to remove a “An immediate re-transplanpatient’s diseased heart and tation with a new donor heart was replace it with a SynCardia not an option because his body Temporary Total Artificial Heart had built up antibodies that in October. would likely attack a new heart,” The seven-hour surgery said Dr. Ali Nsair, assistant profeswas led by Dr. Murray Kwon, sor of cardiology. assistant professor of cardioThankfully, the artificial heart thoracic surgery. offered hope.

“It sounds like a loud The artificial heart replaces clock going ‘tick-tock,’ but it both failing heart ventricles and doesn’t feel foreign. It’s there to the four heart valves. It provides a help,” said Chad Washington, 35, of his artificial heart. “I’m Chad Washington, age 35, total high volume of blood-flow through both ventricles which so glad to be living in an age artificial heart recipient. helps speed the recovery of vital organs and where technology is moving so fast.”

The temporary heart will act as a “bridge” make the patient a better candidate for transplant surgery. until he receives a new donor heart.

Once the total artificial heart is implanted, it “This technology offers a lifeline for patients who are in severe heart failure and dying,” said is connected by two small air tubes known as Dr. Richard J. Shemin, professor and chair of car- “drivelines” to a large external driver that powers diothoracic surgery and surgical director of the the heart while the patient remains hospitalized.

When the patient’s condition stabilizes, he UCLA Mechanical Circulatory Support Program.

Washington, an aspiring personal chef, who or she can switch to the smaller 13.5-pound is married and has a 4-year-old son, has suffered Freedom portable driver, which can be carried in from heart disease since he was born. After (see ‘HEART,’ page 17)

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STANDING TOGETHER—Residents Debbie and Naty Saidoff, founder and principal owner of Beverly Hills’ Capital Foresight, once again co-chaired StandWithUs’ annual “Festival of Lights” gala. More than 1,100 people attended the celebration earlier this month at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. After bidding on silent-auction items, attendees gave standing ovations to keynote speaker, Harvard University law professor Alan Dershowitz, and honoree Noam Gershony, the Israeli gold medalist in tennis in London’s 2012 Paralympics. Comedian Elon Gold emceed and 11-year-old Sophia Cohen sang both national anthems. Los Angeles Counsel Gen. to Israel David Siegel praised the 11year-old organization, observing that even as “the Iron Dome intercepted rockets, StandWithUs intercepted anti-Israel lies and propaganda.” Pictured (from left) are: Debbie Saidoff, Noam Gershony, Alan Dershowitz and Naty Saidoff.

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a backpack, thus giving the patient the freedom to leave the hospital.

“Being at home is an important element in helping the patient maintain a positive outlook during the waiting peri-

od,” added Dr. Mario Deng, professor of cardiology and medical director of the UCLA Advanced Heart Failure/ Mechanical Support/Heart Transplant Program.

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Beverly Hills school community.

Fleming’s will come together with the Beverly Hills Education Foundation and The Courier on Jan. 24 for a grandopening dinner celebration. The Courier is the event’s media sponsor.

Tickets for the 7 p.m. event will be $175 per person for a complete 5course steak and wine dinner, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the BHEF. BHEF President Annette Saleh told The Courier that BHEF is hoping to raise $35,000 that evening in honor of BHEF’s 35th anniversary.

“It is wonderful Fleming’s has joined other business sponsors like Audi Beverly Hills, The Courier, First Republic Bank, Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy and The Beverly Hilton to name a few, in supporting our public schools,” BHEF President Annette Saleh said.

For more information on tickets, contact BHEF’s Tracy Platt at 310-5570651 to reserve a seat for the event.

“BHEF and the schools are lucky to have new partners like Fleming’s, who make the statement that they want to be a part of our community, particularly in supporting education,” BHEF Executive Director Matt Zarcufsky said.

Fleming’s had a “soft opening” on Dec. 3 and cut the ribbon on its first Beverly Hills restaurant on Monday.

Mayor Willie Brien and Beverly Hills City Councilmembers Lili Bosse, Julian Gold and Barry Brucker attended the ribbon cutting at the new restaurant at 252 N. Beverly Dr., along with Fleming’s Beverly Hills Operating Partner Tai Nguyen, Chef Partner Brandon Powell and Fleming’s Joint Venture Partner Kevin Whattoff.

“Now it feels official,” Nguyen said after the ribbon cutting. “We’re in a great neighborhood in an iconic city. It’s the right city at the right time with the right people.”

Fleming’s’ Beverly Hills restaurant is open from 5 to 10 p.m. on MondayThursday, 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 4-9 p.m. on Sunday.

RIBBON CUTTING—Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse cut the ribbon on its first Beverly Hills restaurant on Monday. Pictured (from left) Councilman Barry Brucker, Mayor Willie Brien, Fleming’s Operating Partner Tai Nguyen, Chef Partner Brandon Powell, Councilman Julian Gold and Councilwoman Lili Bosse.

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go said.

Despite meeting with the BHUSD, Metro is still set to tunnel underneath the high school to reach the Century City Station at Constellation Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars. Now, the BHUSD has announced they are done with those meetings.

“If the basis of the negotiations and mediation going forward is how to lay the tunnels under the high school, that’s not a meaningful discussion,” Boardmember Lisa Korbatov said. “Nobody should determine for us what is a tolerable risk.”

Boardmember Lewis Hall agreed.

“We have had these talks and it has been rather pointless,” he said. “At this time, I just don’t think it’s worth it. Until they’re ready to move the alignment, I just don’t see why we should really talk to them.”

In line with pulling out the big guns, the Board of Education voted 5-0 to extend its contract with lobbying firm Venable for another two months.

The unanimous vote underscores the board’s commitment to continue to fight against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, board President Jake Manaster told The Courier.

“We need to continue to restate our position as long as it takes to do one of two things: to prevail or bring MTA to the table,” he said The $15,000 per month cost, which comes from the General Fund, is a “necessary evil” to protect the district’s rights, according to boardmember Brian Goldberg.

Goldberg said the district has expended approximately $270,000 working with Venable for over a year, which he called a “relatively small amount” in the grand scheme.

And while the two-month extension reflects a commitment to reassess, he said the district would continue its opposition to Metro’s current plan and continue voting to extend its lobbying contracts as needed.

“The science below ground and the politics above ground is what is driving our efforts,” Korbatov said.

The school district has already expended millions of dollars of Measure E funds opposing Metro’s determination to place a subway tunnel underneath the only public school in the state.

In addition to concerns that the noise from the subway would disrupt students instructional learning, Korbatov citied a host of safety concerns littered underneath the ground on which the City’s only high school rests, including methane gas, over 70 oil wells and hydrogen gas.

“As fiduciaries of this district, we have a legal and ethical obligation to safeguard the future of this campus,” she said. “Nobody should determine for us what is a tolerable risk.”

The recent General Fund expenditure is particularly disagreeable for the entire board given the $3.5 million budget deficit it must fill as a result of Sacramento’s fiscal needs.

“It’s really difficult to vote for this when we’re facing dire budget cuts,” Hall said Tuesday. “I would like us to not expend another dime in negotiations until Metro moves the alignment back to Santa Monica.”

Metro has refused to discuss changing the alignment from the revised subway route to Constellation Boulevard, which was initially proposed in the

BEVERLY HILLS 2010 draft environmental impact report. This route lays a tunnel underneath the City’s only high school that peaks 50-feet below ground, making a “meaningful conversation” impossible, Goldberg said.

“We’re willing to meet, just not with preconditions,” he said.

Independent data analysis commissioned by the school district has proven that the Santa Monica fault is inactive – the very foundation on which Metro predicated its need to move the alignment.

Goldberg said Metro was flouting its own recommendations for tunnels to peak 70 feet below commercial buildings, despite tunneling at a depth of between 50 to 70 feet underneath the high school. “[Metro’s] reasoning is not rational” Hall said. “They’ve been wrong. They’re wrong.”

In fact, according to several board members, Metro has yet to test Constellation, where it currently proposes to build – a move that baffles district members.

The district is currently finalizing a report to send to the California Geological Survey (CGS) confirming that soil samples analyzed by UCLA and UC Riverside and analysis from a NorthSouth trench, show that the Santa Monica fault hasn’t been active for 80,000 years.

Hall said a “clean bill of health” from CGS would show that the high school was free of any active faults, clear the way for the next stage of proposed renovations and confirm Metro’s reasoning for moving the subway route from Santa Monica was wrong.

“We shouldn’t be in this struggle, we shouldn’t be in this battle,” Korbatov said. “Science shows there are no active faults that should impede the subway going back to Santa Monica…[which] will save the City of Los Angeles at least $100 million and prevent delays from litigation.”

Metro’s own reports state that tunneling to Constellation Boulevard will cost approximately $100 million more than tunneling to Santa Monica Boulevard.

In mid November, the BHUSD filed a lawsuit against the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) under the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), the Transportation Act of 1966 and the National Historic Preservation Act, in an effort to get the federal agency to issue a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the Westside Subway Extension.

The lawsuit alleges the FTA didn’t conduct sufficient analysis when preparing the final EIS and relied solely on Metro’s conclusions.

Both the school district and the City filed lawsuits under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in early June.

Although for different reasons, both lawsuits request Metro conduct additional research and gather additional public comment before the second phase of the Westside Subway can begin.

“Beverly Hills isn’t just doing this for Beverly Hills,” Goldberg said.

“We’re standing up to inefficiency in government where money and power are the currency and the public good is

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Page 22 | December 14, 2012 HOLIDAY SKATING–Sisters Jennifer and Michelle Flores were among a handful of Beverly Hills youth who had fun last weekend at the Holiday ice rink. Jennifer (left) is a kindergartner at Beverly Vista and Michelle (right) is a senior at Beverly High. On Saturday, U.S. Figure Skating Championship competitors Lianna Thomas and David Botero will do a special practice performance at the rink at 3 p.m.

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was one of five nominees for best dramatic film and also picked up nominations for best actor for Daniel Day-Lewis and got supporting nods for Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones.

Lincoln was nominated for best motion picture drama along with Argo, Django Unchained, Life Of Pi and Zero Dark Thirty.

Quentin Tarantino’s western Django Unchained and political thriller Argo each picked up five nominations, including best-director nods for Tarantino and Ben Affleck, respectively.

Nominated along with Tarantino, Spielberg and Affleck for best director were Kathryn Bigelow for Zero Dark Thirty and Ang Lee for Life Of Pi. Les Miserables and Silver Linings Playbook were nominated for best motion picture musical or comedy, as were The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.

Nominated with Day-Lewis for best actor in a film drama were Richard Gere of Arbitrage, John Hawkes for The Sessions, Joaquin Phoenix for The Master and Denzel Washington for Flight.

Nominations for best actress in a drama went to Jessica Chastain of Zero Dark Thirty, Marion Cotillard of Rust And Bone, Helen Mirren for Hitchcock, Naomi Watts of The Im-

possible and Rachel Weisz for The Deep Blue Sea. For motion picture comedy/musicals, nominations for best actor went to Jack Black for Bernie, Bradley Cooper for Silver Linings Playbook, Hugh Jackman for Les Miserables, Ewan McGregor for Salmon Fishing In The Yemen and Bill Murray for Hyde Park On Hudson.

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Nominated along with Tarantino, Spielberg and Affleck for best director were Kathryn Bigelow for Zero Dark Thirty and Ang Lee for Life Of Pi. Supporting actress nominations went to Amy Adams for The Master, Sally Field for Lincoln, Anne Hathaway for Les Miserables, Helen Hunt for The Sessions and Nicole Kidman for The Paperboy.

Nominated for supporting actor were Alan Arkin for Argo, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christoph Waltz for Django Unchained, Philip Seymour Hoffman for The Master and Tommy Lee Jones for Lincoln.

HAPPY ENDING–After seeing “Rescue Dog of the Week” Mimi in The Courier, Beverly Hills resident Dori Levi immediately contacted Kim Sill of ShelterHopePetShop.org who was fostering the dog at her home. They arranged a visit and it was love at first sight. Mini poodle Mimi is now living in the flats with her new mom and another rescue poodle sibling. Dori says they are “super-happy” together. Thank you Beverly Hills for adopting!

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election?

Willie Brien: I am proud of what has been accomplished in my first term. We protected city services during the economic downturn and maintained our superb police, fire and paramedic response times.

We streamlined the permit process for new businesses, enabling them to open quickly. I would like to build on these successes. I believe that I can contribute greatly toward finding a solution to the issue of a subway route under Beverly Hills High School. I would love to see the Roxbury Park and Beverly Gardens Park renovation projects through to completion.

BHC: What areas do you believe still need to be improved, either in your job as Mayor or in City Hall in general?

WB: We are making progress but we can still do more to improve the efficiency of City Hall by streamlining the development review process and issuing permits of all kinds as I did with the Business Efficiency Task Force. We must continue to work toward fiscal sustainability by reducing costs for employee retirement benefits.

BHC: City Council votes are often 3-2 splits these days.

Why do you believe that to be the case?

WB: Every councilmember votes for what he or she feels is in the best interest of Beverly Hills. These decisions are not always unanimous, which reflects the diversity in the community. I believe that the debates have been healthy and that most decisions we reach reflect the thinking of all the councilmembers.

Beverly Hills Courier: City Treasurer Eliot Finkel has called the City's current pension system "unsustainable" how big of a problem will this

be going forward?

WB: He is correct in that if we do not continue to address the long range cost of retirement benefits, it is unsustainable. The good news is that we have made significant progress toward reducing the future cost of retiree health care and we have reached employment contracts with our public safety personnel that reduces some costs for existing employees but significantly reduces costs for future employees. We will be negotiating with our other bargaining groups next year with the same goals in mind.

BHC: Do you feel that communication and transparency between City Hall and residents could be improved?

WB: Communication and transparency can always be improved. Council and staff are not always able to anticipate what the questions and concerns from the community will be. With every issue that comes before the City Council, we try to learn how to improve communication. We have launched several new communication tools that will help in this effort, including taping and archiving commission meetings on the website. By early next year, we hope to have the technology in place to broadcast the meetings live.

BHC: You spoke at the Metro groundbreaking ceremony. Although it wasn't directly related to the tunnels going under Beverly Hills High School, can you explain, given the current situation with Metro, why you decided to make that appearance?

WB: As I have stated from the beginning, I oppose the route going under the core of our historic high school. I am also a strong supporter of the subway in Beverly Hills. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of the construction of the La Cienega station. There is no controversy over the location of this station.

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This station represents a tremendous opportunity to revitalize the Southeast of our City and I attended to show our support. I attended the event because Beverly Hills does support the subway at La Cienega, which marks the end of the subway’s Phase One. My efforts to change the route under the high school remain as determined and focused as anyone’s.

BHC: Your campaign announcement quotes you as saying you support the school district’s lawsuit against Metro. You go on to say, "we can not have tunneling under our children's classrooms" by that do you mean that tunnels underneath the high school campus which are not directly underneath classrooms are acceptable to you, or do you mean that no tunnels underneath the campus at all – which is the School Board’s position -- is your position also. Can you clarify that quote?

WB: Make no mistake, I have been steadfast in my opposition to tunneling under the historic core of the high school campus. I strongly supported the hiring of our independent geotechnical consultants Shannon & Wilson and Roy Shlemon Ph.D. and made sure that we shared all scientific information with the School Board and the district. I led the city ad-hoc committee that hired two law firms Gilchrist & Rutter and Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, LLP, working in conjunction with City Attorney Larry Weiner and his firm, that led to the filing of the challenge of the FEIR and the CEQA lawsuit. I pushed for the MTA hearing and insisted that the School Board and its designees be able to participate in the hearing. I have and will continue to work with the school board’s representatives on this important issue. I coauthored a joint op-ed piece with Board President Dr. Brian Goldberg that was published in L.A. Business Journal on May 7, 2012 that clearly spelled out our position. My position has been firm and consistent. I am resolute in finding a solution that meets our school district’s goals.

Editors note: The Courier asked Mayor Brien to clarify what he meant by “historic core” of the high school campus, and whether that covered the entire campus. Brien failed to respond by press time Thursday afternoon.

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Page 24 | December 14, 2012 HELPING HANDS—The students from The City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department's Preschool Program at Coldwater Park joined with the Beverly Hills Police Department to help the students at Benjamin Banneker Special Education School have a brighter holiday season.

Preschoolers, parents and teachers helped raise funds to purchase and wrap over 150 "Pillow Chums" stuffed animals for the students at Banneker. From left: head teacher Susan Wineland, Lulu Withey, Max Simantob, Mia Hizami, and Yarden Robinsky.

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country, such as high-tech, medicine and culture.

“We [cannot] allow the other side…to hijack our narrative,” he said. “We call it the narrative of delegitimization.”

Aharoni briefly remarked on last month’s “symbolic up-

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represent an intermittent stop along the way to a foster family.

During the afternoon, the children were treated to dynamic entertainment including jugglers on stilts, gingerbread men cookie decoration, mani-

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Vice Mayor John Mirisch swore him in.

“You and the rest of the board are being responsible for bringing the light back to the community,” Mirisch said.

In anticipation of the leadership change on Dec. 11, the

grade” of Palestine by the United Nations to non-member observer state, but underscored that the key to solving the conflict was direct negotiations.

Just days after the upgrade, Khaled Meshal, the political leader of the Palestinian organization Hamas which governs the Gaza strip, vowed to wipe out the state of Israel. cures at the bejeweled “Rainbow Salon” where friends painted the girls’ nails, balloon making, and arcade games, to name a few of the various activities the Friends prepared for the children. Following a luncheon catered by Pie and Burger, the children each received a reusable laundry bag

“The road to peace goes through Jerusalem, it doesn’t go through New York,” Aharoni said.

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board presented Goldberg with a proclamation, plaque and several commemorative tokens, including a bottle of Champagne to celebrate.

“You’ve been a true friend to this community, you’ve been a true friend to your colleagues and I believe this community has been a true friend back to

you,” Manaster said. “I believe the entire community owes you a debt of gratitude.”

Manaster pledged to focus on academics as he leads the board through a budget crisis, redeveloping the schools, accelerating Measure E bond sales and achieving a resolution with respect to MTA.

containing an age appropriate book and game, a stuffed animal, a twirl top and a blanket.

“I think the laundry bags in terms of their life’s journey, is a good idea,” Miller said. “These children have so little room in their lives for stuff, and we all know any day the could be transferred out.”

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bring in unwrapped new toys to the school office such as games, dolls, puzzles, art supplies, action figures, toy cars and sports equipment.

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dealt with, Chair Zale Richard Rubins said, was discussion of streamlining signage approvals.

“In general we want it to be a much more positive experience for applications,” Rubins said. “Part of the way of achieving that and maintaining clarity is to let the applicant know what to expect when they hit the counter, what to ask and things like that. Even if it’s just as simple as handing them a brochure.”

Rubins said that “fast tracking” the process so that City staff can approve more things at the counter level before it

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the wrong way, and time, to be asking residents for money.

“At a time when families are struggling, schools are hurting and businesses are fleeing the state, they are asking property owners, schools and businesses to fork over money.”

The Courier reported last week of Antonovich’s warning for L.A. County residents regarding an “Official Notice to

BEVERLY HILLS Council co-presidents Jennifer Jennifer Terrell and Susie Roberts told The Courier that the drive is a wonderful way to engender philanthropy in children from a young age.

Last year the district raised two truckloads full of new toys.

gets to the commission could save money for the applicants.

The commission also discussed various ways of improving conditions of project approvals, Brown Act compliance, disclosure by commissioners of project-related discussion with applicants and the process for making the required findings of a project.

The commission also had Code Enforcement Officer George Chavez come in to discuss code enforcement procedures, particularly relating to signage.

“It was absolutely productive,” Rubins said of the meeting.

Property Owners of Public Hearing” mailer that looks like junk mail, but is actually an “important document that allows one to protest the proposed parcel tax, Antonovich said.

Residents who wish to protest have until Jan. 15, 2013 to do so, by returning their forms, or by protesting at the public hearing on Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m.

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It lived up to every expectation.

Jay Leno did the emcee duties and kept the audience in stitches. The evening, however, belonged to George Clooney, the “sexiest man alive,” who was given the “Brass Ring” award” for his far reaching humanitarian efforts in Darfur and Haiti, and being co-founder of “America: A Tribute to Heroes Charity Television” which raised $200 million for 9/11 families and workers. Shirley McLaine introduced a funny video on Clooney showing his various stages of growing up.

R&B/pop icon Kenny “Baby Face” Edmonds, and former Kennedy Center honoree Neil Diamond performed and brought back many musical memories. Fernando Varela and Jessica Sanchez, discoveries of musical director David Foster also entertained. The event held in The Beverly Hilton was produced by George Schlatter with Clive Davis and Quincy Jones serving as musical chairs.

Barbara Davis looked gorgeous in a white Oscar de la Renta gown accented with a magnificent multi-strand diamond necklace with earrings to match. And we saw such celebrities as Sir Sidney Poitier, Alan Thicke, Cheryl Burke, Daisy Fuentes, Diego Boneta, Donna Mills, Gayle King, Harry Hamlin, Hill Harper, Holly Robinson-Peete, James Van Praagh, Jennifer Garth, Joan Collins, Joan Van Ark, Julianne Hough, Loretta Devine, Mimi Rogers, Nicky Hilton, Nicollette Sheridan, Sasha Alexander, Stacy Keibler, Thora Birch, Tommy Thayer joined music giants Smokey Robinson and KISS co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in walking the red carpet.

Founded 35 years ago by Marvin and Barbara Davis, in honor of their daughter Dana, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 7, “The Carousel of Hope” has raised over $80 million on behalf of the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, which regularly serves more than 6,000 children and adult diabetics.

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his father who beat he and his brothers every day of their youth. He was mean, unloving and threatening. He would answer tears in the middle of a beating with “I’ll give you something to cry about”.

Despite this horror of a father, Larry’s mother and his high school teachers encouraged him to apply to Ivy League colleges. He was accepted at Brown, later he went to law school in Cleveland, where he met his mother’s sister and her husband, Uncle Thurman, who had known his father before he was married. As Larry told his uncle about his father and Thurman’s friend, it sounded like two different people. It was this that gave Larry the courage to confront his father.

The book is divided into three sections: “En Route,” “The Talk,” and “Postscipt.”

His father, Randolph, the owner of Elder Snack Bar, closes the restaurant in order to hear Larry out. He does and proceeds to tell Larry that he never wanted to be like the man he called “father” who beat him and kicked him out of the house at age 13 while his mother looked on and said “nothing.” Yet Larry remembered his father mailing money to his mother as a grown up.

Randolph worked his way at any job to stay alive. He joined the Marines. After the war he couldn’t get a job other than as a janitor in L. A. because he was a “colored man.” This was all new to Larry.

Randolph worked three jobs to keep food on the table.

He had no time for friends and Larry’s mother was a woman who had gone to college for a year which in their world meant Randolph had married up and she had married down.

Not only is there a reconciliation but mutual tears. The reconciliation carries over to his brothers in the years that followed. It is a beautiful book with a message for family understanding. So fathers put

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are Norma Zager, John Davidson, Christopher Plummer, and Christopher Prosky (Dec. 14); Tim Conway and Don Johnson (Dec. 15); Barbara Gardner, Steven Bochco, Benjamin Bratt, Terry Sternfeld, Jack Barclay, Lee Kapelovitz, Ben Cross, Fred Cunningham, Frank Deford, Lesley Stahl and Liv Ullman (Dec. 16); Ray Liotta, Keith Richards and Steven Spielberg (Dec. 17); Mary Katz, Katie Holmes, Leonard Maltin, Christina Aguilera, Brad Pitt, and Steven Spielberg (Dec. 18); Jeff Cutler, Alyssa Milano, Jennifer Beals,and Jake Gyllenhaal (Dec. 19); Lionel Furst, Laurie Konheim and Keifer Sutherland (Dec. 20).

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by Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 14). Tastes become even more refined as you are exposed to quality experiences in the next 10 weeks.

Intellectual pursuits and tests will be featured at the top of the year. The one who stimulates your mind will steal your heart. You take control of your environment in March when moves and changes happen. Aries and Taurus adore you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re in a generous mood, as usual. As your sign mate Sir Winston Churchill said: “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have gumption and applied it, you know what it is and what it feels like to possess. Many do not know and haven’t experienced such a quality yet and cannot be blamed for the lack.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The same thin line that’s between love and hate runs between romance and annoyance. Give others the benefit of the doubt as you interpret gestures.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Loyalties are many, but hopefully not so many you don't have time left for yourself. Right now, it is crucial to spend a few hours alone, doing what pleases you.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). It will be challenging to strike the right balance between your personal and professional life unless you pick up the pace at work. Getting everything done in time to leave work at a decent time will make for a happy personal life.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). In the morning, it will be difficult to recognize the excellent circumstances you’re in. But once you see where opportunities lie, you’ll feel spoiled for choice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There’s a difference between being very direct and being tactless. You’ll deliver a sharp message with a kind touch–a skill you’ll be admired and possibly employed for.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll be successful as you execute a negative imitation–in other words, you’ll do the exact opposite from what someone else does to terrific effect.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Scientists widely accept the theory that the universe happened, though few have a theory as to why. If you can supply a “why” for the things you cause in your part of the universe, you’ll be ahead of the game.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re generally even tempered, so when you do speak passionately, as you will today in an impressive outburst, people listen and give your sentiments great importance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you can take another person’s pain and feel it instead, you would. But even the greatest love doesn’t allow for this. However, you will help. Life is easier for someone because you’re in it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Choose your sacrifices carefully.

Being at your healthy best is also what’s best for your people.

Caring for yourself is an expression of gratitude to everyone around you.

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Frances Allen’s The Virginia Waring International Piano Competition has announced a distinguished slate of five judges–Sara Davis Buechner, Jon Nakamatsu, Anton Nel, Orli Shaham and Nelita True– for next February’s competition. Jan Lisiecki, a 17-year old phenom and 2007 Junior Solo winner will be the guest performer at the competition’s Black and While Gala on Feb. 15. The evening includes hosted cocktails, music program and gourmet dinner with individual tickets $300 per person.

There are several unique features about the event. It’s held every other year with contestants housed by area families and only known by numbers, so judging is based solely on the quality, technique and artistry of the performance. Judges receive no biographical nor personal information about the contestants and don’t even meet until after the awards presentation the last day of the 8-day competition. Most events are free and open to the public, while the Solo Finals (Mar. 30) and the Concerto Finals with orchestra (Apr. 1) are low-cost. Information is at 760-773-2575. ***** ‘It was a meeting of entertainment royalty–Reba McEntire, the reigning “queen of country music”– performing on stage at the 25th Anniversary Gala for the “queen of desert entertainment”: the McCallum Theatre.

Because of her more than 56 million worldwide album sales, hit TV sitcom and multiple musical awards, McIntire is now so popular and well known she goes by only her first name, didn’t disappoint a sold-out evening of concert-goers as she regaled foot-stomping country fans with a selection from her inventory of 64 top-10 hits.

As in the past, the gala was a twotiered event. For $500 a person, there was a pre-show dinner at a choice of one of the

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mid-Coachella Valley’s finest restaurants: Cuistot, Jillian’s, Ruth’s Chris Steak House or Wally’s Desert Turtle. Those wanting to forgo the early dinner were able to purchase show-only tickets for the concert.

While Reba provided the entertainment, the focus of the evening was the McCallum itself, and the evening’s honoree, its recently retired President/CEO Ted Giatas.

What eventually became today’s McCallum Theatre began as a dream of Desert resident Pearl McCallum, who bequeathed $250,000 for construction of a performing arts center. But while that was big money then, it took 19 years before groundbreaking occurred on what had become a threeyear, $22 million project.

There was no fairy tale beginning to the McCallum, even with the patronage of Betty and President Jerry Ford and Bob and Dolores Hope. By 1999, due to myopic vision and poor management, the theatre was on the brink of closing. That’s when the evening’s honoree stepped in. When Ted took over his dual position in 1999, he inherited a $7.5 million debt. In fact, he had to repeatedly go to wealthy supporters such as Jim and Jackie Lee Houston and Harold and Margie Victor just to meet payrolls.

Thanks to Ted’s personality, drive, and knowledge, the base of theatre donors not only held steady, it grew, capped by a $5 million pledge in 2004 from the Houstons.

Today, the McCallum Theatre is alive, vibrant … and in profit, having produced 11 consecutive years of balanced budgets and ranks among the top 50 theaters in the world for the number tickets sold. despite the fact it is the smallest venue on the list.

The McCallum’s 25th Anniversary Gala raised $1.2 million. Obviously, more is needed. For information about how to become part of the theatre’s next 25 years, call 760-340-2787.

Give the Gift of Hope to Homeless Dogs Watson is a gorgeous, one-year-old, 10-lb Terrier mix with long legs, fetching brown eyes, and a fabulous silky coat. He was abandoned, then rescued from the city shelter by an FOAF volunteer. He’s a very gentle, sweet soul looking for a caring home. A little shy at first, he now feels more secure and loved and his personality has really blossomed.

Ajax, with the beautiful smile and personality to match, is a 2.5-year-old, 11-lb, silver-gray, male Poodle mix. He was found wandering the streets and is now looking for a person or family who loves and appreciates a cheerful and warmhearted guy. He adores people, loves other dogs, enjoys his walks, and would make a wonderful companion.

Noble is a big, 1.5-year-old, 85-lb German Shepherd mix.

He’s a survivor of busy city streets, from which he was saved and brought to FOAF, where the volunteers love him for his great attitude, affectionate nature, and dashing good looks.

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Angel was left at Friends of Animals Foundation by a homeless man who could no longer care for him. He’s a big, handsome 80-lb boy, only a year old. Angel is very friendly and gets along with everyone. He’s well-behaved and extremely smart.

He’ll turn heads when he’s out walking with you, and you can be sure that you’ll be in good company.

Spencer is a very sweet, stunning, 4.5-year-old, purebred Miniature Pinscher—11 lbs of love with a lovely golden brown coat. He gets along well with other dogs and is confident and friendly with people. He's playful and active and would be a wonderful addition for a family with older kids, for a couple, for a single—or for just about anybody.

Bethany was found abandoned on a doorstep. She’s a sleek, dark-grey-and-white, 50-lb, Pit Bull mix, not yet a year old, and even sweeter than she looks. She’s just as gentle as can be, walks beautifully on a leash, and is a happy, affectionate, and well-adjusted girl who longs for a great home and family.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012229018 The following is/are doing business as: 1) YO-C 2) YOSSI 90210 249 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Ben Jewelry, Inc. 249 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Yossi Dina, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2012; Published: November 23, 30, December 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012229025 The following is/are doing business as: HYLAR ENTERPRISES 10573 W. Pico Blvd. #196, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Lawrence H. Levine 10573 W. Pico Blvd. #196, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Michael E. Salman 1951 Shelfield Dr., Carmichael, CA 95608; Jan R. Isbutt 10573 W. Pico Blvd. #196, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1969: Lawrence H. Levine: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2012; Published: November 23, 30, December 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012229038 The following is/are doing business as: 444 INDUSTRIES 350 N. Crescent Dr. #302, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Mark Greydanus 350 N. Crescent Dr. #302, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mark Greydanus: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2012; Published: November 23, 30, December 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012227896 The following is/are doing business as: SUNCRYSTAL MINING 1616 Preuss Road, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Nirinjan Singh Khalsa 1616 Preuss Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 01, 2012: Nirinjan Khalsa: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 14, 2012; Published: November 30, December 07, 14, 21, 2012 LACC N/C ––––––

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Page 28 | December 14, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012228018 The following is/are doing business as: RAZZDAZZPRINTING.COM 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #435, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Janet Blasius 1670 Benedict Canyon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 01, 2012: Janet Blasius: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 14, 2012; Published: November 30, December 07, 14, 21, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012232027 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PARISA KAPREALIAN 2) PRETTY PLEASE DESIGN 9480 Charleville Blvd. #7, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Parisa Kaprealian 9480 Charleville Blvd. #7, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Hryer Kaprealian 9480 Charleville Blvd. #7, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: HUSBAND AND WIFE, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 08, 2012: Parisa Kaprealian: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 20, 2012; Published: November 30, December 07, 14, 21, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: SS022921 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: SUSAN RUST To all interested person(s): Petitioner: SUSAN RUST current residence address: 1249 Beverly Green Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica CourthouseWest District, on November 19, 2012 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Susan Rust Proposed Name: Susan Chris Rust The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below

to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 04, 2013 Time: 9:00am Dept: A Room: 104 The address of the court is: 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica CourthouseWest District.

Reason for name change: Petitioner is already known by his proposed name professionally and wishes to be known by his proposed name in all personal/business affairs..

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct.

Signed: Susan Rust Judge of the Superior Court Joseph S. Biderman Dated: November 19, 2012 Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 B.H. Courier –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012240975 The following is/are doing business as: CANNABRATION 14434 Tiara St. #1, Van Nuys, CA 91401; Susan Soares 14434 Tiara St. #1, Van Nuys, CA 91401; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein December 04, 2012: Susan Soares: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 04, 2012; Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012234080 The following is/are doing business as: LLD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 835 S. Tremaine Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005; Dunsworth Inc. 835 S. Tremaine Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business

under the name(s) listed herein: Loren Dunsworth, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 26, 2012; Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012237672 The following is/are doing business as: ONESTOPMALLSERVICE.COM 2122 Century Park lane #306, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Charles E. Freeman 2122 Century Park lane #306, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Charles Freeman: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 29, 2012; Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012236659 The following is/are doing business as: 1) THREE-D SPIRITS 2) CAFE BLOOD 6920 Hayvenhurst Ave. #202, Van Nuys, CA 91406; TI Beverage Group, Ltd. 9107 Wilshire Blvd. #500, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Michael Machat, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2012; Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012235846 The following is/are doing business as: SOHO GALLERY 9893 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; S & P Soho Arts Group LLC 1131 Alta Loma Rd. #218, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Grover Stevenson Perkins, III, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2012; Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012235645 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MONSIERU MARCEL 2) MR. MARCEL 6333 W. Third St. #150, Los Angeles, CA 90036; Strouk Group, Inc. 6333 W. Third St. #150, Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein:

Stephane Strouk, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2012; Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012235669 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LAUREN FEDER, MD 2) RENE HAARPAINTNER, DC 6399 Wilshire Blvd. #1010, Los Angeles, CA 90048; XCM, Inc. 6399 Wilshire Blvd. #1010, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Lauren Feder, Owner/President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2012; Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012235822 The fol-

lowing is/are doing business as: RUSSELL MANAGEMENT GROUP 3600 Wilshire Blvd. #1032, Los Angeles, CA 90010; G.L. Russel & Associates, Inc. 3600 Wilshire Blvd. #1032, Los Angeles, CA 90010; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gary Russell, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2012; Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012235977 The following is/are doing business as: 10470 LORENZO PLACE PROJECT 2550 Overland Ave. #200, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Louis Wolff 2550 Overland Ave. #200, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Linda Wolff 2550 Overland Ave. #200, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is

conducted by: HUSBAND AND WIFE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Louis and Linda Wolff: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2012; Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012236002 The following is/are doing business as: 140 OCEAN PARK PROJECT #426 2550 Overland Ave. #200, Los Angeles, CA 90064; William P. Wolff 2550 Overland Ave. #200, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: William P. Wolff: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2012; Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 LACC N/C

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BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 455742CA Loan No. 3010760803 Title Order No. 1075908 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-10-2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-21-2012 at 11:00 A.M., CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-182006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06 2311985, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: DANIEL V. O'DONOVAN AND, CAROL M. O'DONOVAN AS TRUSTEES OF THE O'DONOVAN FAMILY TRUST, JULY 11, 2005, 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: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766.

Legal Description: LOT 38, OF TRACT NO. 5571, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 107 PAGE(S) 72 TO 80 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,152,006.16 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 13360 JAVA DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4385-004005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The property heretofore

described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting.

DATE: 11-28-2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEARRENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-7302727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-5731965 www.auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS

P U B L I C N OT I C E S Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 7302727, or visit the Internet Web site w w w. l p s a s a p. c o m (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

A4328905 11/30/2012, 12/07/2012, 12/14/2012 —————————— Trustee Sale No. : 20120159902832 Title Order No.: 1268336 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/05/2005.

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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/13/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1642607 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: LINDA HAMM, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 12/20/2012 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1155 NORTH LA CIENAGA BLVD, 1207, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90069 APN#: 5555-006181 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 $703,632.89. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale , and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder 's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.c om for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20120159902832.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-9390772 www.nationwideposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 11/22/2012 NPP0210479 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 11/30/2012, 12/07/2012, 12/14/2012 –––––– NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: DECEMBER 3, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: SUSTAINABLE KARMA LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 201 S. ROBERTSON BLVD. BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 12/07/12, 12/14/12, 12/21/12 BHC 260035

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T.S. No.: 2012-2489 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/19/2011.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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 of national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: JOHN BANAFSHEHA, A(N) MARRIED MAN, Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust recorded 1/12/2012, as Instrument No. 20120055704, in book XX,

December 14, 2012 | Page 29 page, XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 12/28/2012 Time: 4:30 PM Place of Sale: The flagpoles at the corner of Lancaster Boulevard and Cedar Avenue located at the Lancaster Public Library, 601 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534.

Amount of unpaid balance and other reasonable estimated charges: $591,421.40.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 804 NORTH BEDFORD DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210. A.P.N.: 4345-010-015. THE BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT, IN ITS DISCRETION, TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS AND REMEDIES IN ANY MANNER PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 9604 OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CODE, OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECTION, AS TO ALL OR SOME OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY, FIXTURES AND OTHER GENERAL TANGIBLES AND INTANGIBLES MORE PARTICULALRY DESCRIBED IN THE DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT; REQUEST OF NOTICE The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be

made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855)986-9342, or LOG ONTO or visit this Internet Web site HYPERLINK "http://www.superiordefault.com" www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 2012-2489 .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/4/2012. S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION. 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362 (818)991-4600. By: LUIS ALVARADO, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (12/07/12, 12/14/12, 12/21/12, SDI-2715)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012243443 The following is/are doing business as: 1) REVERSE MORTGAGE DIRECTORY 2) REVERSE MORTGAGE ADVISER 3) REVERSE MORTGAGE CENTER 4) REVERSE MORTGAGE OPTIONS 350 S. Beverly Dr. #220, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Reverse Lead Club, LLC 1250 4th St. 5th Flr., Santa Monica, CA 90401; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jeremy Milken, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 06, 2012; Published: December 14, 21, 28, January 04, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012243440 The following is/are doing business as: ELITE MATCHMAKING 350 S. Beverly Dr. #220, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Active Singles, LLC 350 S. Beverly Dr. #220, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jeremy Milken, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 06, 2012; Published: December 14, 21, 28, January 04, 2012 LACC N/C

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012236007 The following is/are doing business as: CANON CLUB 340 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Canon Club, LLC 340 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Albert Ahobim, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2012; Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012236124 The following is/are doing business as: MADDYLOO 241 S. Reeves Dr. #203, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Creative Ties, Inc. 241 S. Reeves Dr. #203, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jon Samnick, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 28, 2012; Published: December 07, 14, 21, 28, 2012 LACC N/C

Page 30 | December 14, 2012 ORDINANCE NO. 12-O-2634 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR DISABLED PERSONS TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FROM THE CITY’S ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS

Zoning Code and D e v e l o p m e n t Regulations,” which requires that the City’s Zoning Code be updated and amended from time to time.

Section 4. The City Council hereby amends Section 10-3-100 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code by adding the following definitions, with all other definitions in that Section to remain THE CITY COUNCIL unchanged: OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS “DISABLED; DISABLED HEREBY ORDAINS AS PERSON. A person FOLLOWS: who has a Physical or Mental Impairment that Section 1.

On limits or substantially September 27, 2012, limits one or more Major the Planning Life Activities, anyone Commission held a duly who is regarded as havnoticed public hearing ing such impairment, or and continued such anyone who has a hearing to the following record of such impairmeeting on October 11, ment, as those terms 2012, at which it adopt- are defined in the Fair ed Resolution No. 1658, Housing Laws.” recommending that the City Council, pursuant “FAIR HOUSING LAWS. to State law and the The “Fair Housing Act” City’s 2008-2014 (42 U.S.C § 3601 et Housing Element, seq.), the “Americans amend the Zoning Code with Disabilities Act” (42 to establish a process U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.), by which persons may and the “California Fair petition the City for relief Employment and from zoning require- Housing Act” (California ments that would other- Government Code § wise limit or prevent the 12900 et seq.), as these equal use and enjoy- statutes now exist or ment of housing by dis- may be amended from abled persons.

On time to time, and the November 20, 2012, the implementing regulaCity Council held a duly tions for each of these noticed public hearing, statutes.” received public testimony, and thereafter intro- “ M A J O R LIFE duced this Ordinance.

AC T I V I TY. Physical, mental, and social activThis ities, such as the operaSection 2.

Ordinance was tion of major bodily funcassessed in accordance tions, seeing, hearing, with the authority and eating, sleeping, walkcriteria contained in the ing, standing, sitting, C a l i f o r n i a reaching, lifting, bendEnvironmental Quality ing, speaking, breathAct (CEQA), the State ing, learning, reading, CEQA Guidelines, and concentrating, thinking, the environmental regu- communicating, interlations of the City. It has acting with others, and been determined that working.” adoption of this Ordinance would not “PHYSICAL OR MENhave a significant envi- TAL IMPAIRMENT. Any ronmental impact and is physiological disorder or exempt from CEQA pur- condition and any mensuant to Section tal or psychological dis15061(b)(3) of Title 14 order, including, but not of the California Code of limited to, orthopedic, Regulations. The City visual, speech and Council hereby finds hearing impairments, that it can be seen with cosmetic disfigurement, certainty that there is no anatomical loss, cerepossibility that the adop- bral palsy, epilepsy, tion and implementation muscular dystrophy, of this Ordinance may multiple sclerosis, canhave a significant effect cer, heart disease, diaon the environment. betes, intellectual disabilities (formerly Section 3.

This termed “mental retardaOrdinance is consistent tion”), emotional or with the objectives, prin- mental illness, learning ciples, and standards of disabilities, HIV disease the General Plan. (whether symptomatic General Plan Policy H or asymptomatic), tuber3.4 “Housing culosis, and alcoholism Accessibility” calls for and drug addiction (but the zoning ordinance to not including current be a mended to include use of illegal drugs). A Reasonable Accommodation temporary condition, procedures.

General such as a broken leg, Plan Implementation pregnancy, use of Program “11.5 crutches, etc. does not Accessible Housing” qualify as a Physical or requires revisions to the Mental Impairment.” zoning ordinance to comply with General “ R E A S O N A B L E Plan Policy H 3.4 and AC C O M M O DAT I O N . with State law. Any deviation requested Additionally, the General and/or granted from the Plan includes City’s zoning and land “ I m p l e m e n t a t i o n use laws, rules, regulaProgram 2.1 – Update tions, policies, proce-

BEVERLY HILLS

P U B L I C N OT I C E S B. Variance Not Required. Where the improvements or modifications approved through a request for a R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation would otherwise require a variance, a variance shall Section 5. The City not be required.

Council hereby adds a REVIEW new Article 36.7 to 10-3-3672: Chapter 3 of Title 10 of PROCEDURE: the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read Director Review. The Director, or designee, as follows: shall consider an appli“ARTICLE 36.7. REA- cation and issue a writSONABLE ACCOMMO- ten determination. At DATION PROCE- least ten (10) calendar DURES FOR DIS- days before issuing a written determination on ABLED PERSONS the application, the shall mail 10-3-3670: PURPOSE Director AND APPLICABILITY: notice to the applicant Purpose. The purpose and adjacent property of this Article is to estab- owners that the City will lish a procedure for be considering the Disabled Persons, or application, advising of their representatives, to the standards for issuing request a Reasonable an accommodation, and Accommodation from inviting written comthe City’s zoning laws, ments on the requested building codes, and land accommodation. use regulations, policies, and procedures to Planning Commission provide Disabled Review. The processing Persons with an oppor- procedures for the distunity to use and enjoy cretionary land use housing equal to that of application before the Planning Commission non-disabled persons. shall govern the proWho May Apply.

A cessing of the request a Reasonable request for a for R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation. If the Accommodation may be R e a s o n a b l e is made by any Disabled Accommodation Person, his/her repre- referred to the Planning sentative, or a developer Commission by the or provider of housing Director and there is no discretionary for Disabled Persons, other when the application of application, then the a zoning law, building Planning Commission code provision, or other shall hold a public hearland use regulation, pol- ing within forty-five (45) icy, or practice acts as a days after the applicabarrier to a Disabled tion is deemed complete Person’s equal opportu- and shall issue a written within nity to use and enjoy determination sixty (60) calendar days housing. after such public hearWhat Can Be ing. Written notice of a Requested. A request hearing to consider the for a Reasonable application shall be Accommodation may mailed ten (10) calendar include a modification to days prior to the meetor exception from the ing to the applicant and rules, standards, or adjacent property ownpractices for the siting, ers. development, or use of to Require housing or housing Ability related facilities, in order Additional Information. to allow a Disabled If the reviewing authority Person an equal oppor- believes that additional tunity to use and enjoy information is necessary housing in accordance to reach a determination with the Fair Housing on any request for a Laws. Requests for a R e a s o n a b l e R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation, then Accommodation shall the reviewing authority be made in the manner may request further prescribed by this information from the applicant. The reviewArticle. ing authority’s request 10-3-3671: REVIEWING shall specify in detail the requested information.

AUTHORITY: In the event a request A. A request for a for further information is R e a s o n a b l e made, the applicable Accommodation shall time period to issue a be reviewed by the written determination C o m m u n i t y shall be stayed until the Development Director or applicant fully responds the Director’s designee, to the request for inforunless it is related to a mation. discretionary land use If an individual needs application for the same assistance in submitting Site Area that requires the application for a review by the Planning R e a s o n a b l e the Commission, in which Accommodation, case the Planning City shall provide assisCommission shall be the tance to ensure that the reviewing authority. The process is accessible.

C o m m u n i t y Development Director The applicant and the may, in his/her discre- City may agree at any tion, refer applications to time to extend the time the Planning period(s) set forth in this Commission for consid- section. eration. dures, practices, or any combination thereof, that may be reasonable and necessary for a Disabled Person to have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.”

10-3-3673: APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: Notwithstanding any other requirements of this Article, a request for a Reasonable Accommodation shall be made on a form supplied by the Community D e v e l o p m e n t Department and shall include the following information: A. The applicant’s or representative’s name, mailing address, and daytime phone number; B. The address of the property for which the request is being made; C. The specific code section, regulation, procedure, or policy of the City from which relief is sought; D. A site plan or illustrative drawing showing the proposed accommodation, if applicable; E. An explanation of why the specified code section, regulation, procedure, or policy is denying, or will deny a Disabled Person equal opportunity to use and enjoy the dwelling; F. The basis for the claim that the Fair Housing Laws apply to the applicant and evidence satisfactory to the City supporting the claim, which may include a letter from a medical doctor or other licensed health care professional, a disabled license, or any other appropriate evidence; G. A detailed explanation of why the accommodation is reasonable and necessary to afford the Disabled Person an equal opportunity to use and enjoy the dwelling; and H. Any other information required to make the findings required by Section 10-3-3674, consistent with the Fair Housing Laws.

I. A Reasonable Accommodation does not affect or negate an individual’s obligation to comply with other applicable regulations that are not the subject of the requested accommodation.

J. No application fee shall be required to process an application for a request for a R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation pursuant to this Article.

However, application fees shall be required for any concurrent development application and any other permits that may be required to construct or otherwise implement the Reasonable Accommodation.

K. While a request for a Reasonable Accommodation is pending, all laws and regulations otherwise applicable to the property that is the subject of the request shall remain in full force and effect.

10-3-3674: FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Required Findings.

The Reasonable Accommodation shall be approved, with or without conditions, if the

reviewing authority finds, based upon all of the evidence presented, that all of the following findings can be made: A. The dwelling that is the subject of the request for Reasonable Accommodation will be occupied by a Disabled Person; B. The requested accommodation is necessary to provide a Disabled Person with an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; C. The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City, as defined in the Fair Housing Laws; and D. The requested accommodation will not require a fundamental alteration to the City’s zoning or building laws, policies, and/or procedures, as defined in the Fair Housing Laws. In considering whether the accommodation would require such a fundamental alteration, the reviewing authority may consider, among other factors: 1.

Whether the requested accommodation would fundamentally alter the character of the neighborhood; 2.

Whether the requested accommodation would result in a substantial increase in traffic or insufficient parking; 3.

Whether the requested accommodation would substantially undermine any express purpose of either the City’s General Plan or an applicable specific plan; and 4.

Whether the requested accommodation would create an institutionalized environment due to the number of, and distance between, facilities that are similar in nature or operation.

native accommodation would reduce impacts to neighboring properties or the surrounding area.

The written decision of the reviewing authority shall be final, unless appealed or ordered for Council review in the manner set forth in Chapter 4 of Title 1 of this Code.

Prior to the issuance of any permits related to an approved R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation, the applicant, or property owner if different, shall record a covenant in the County Recorder’s Office, in a form approved by the City Attorney, acknowledging and agreeing to comply with the terms and conditions of the approved R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation.

A Reasonable Accommodation is granted to an individual(s) and shall not run with the land, unless the Director of Community Development finds, at the time of approval of the accommodation, that the modification is physically integrated with the structure and cannot feasibly be removed or altered.

10-3-3676: EXPIRATION AND DISCONTINUANCE A. Expiration.

Any R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation approved in accordance with the terms of this Article shall expire within twelve (12) months from the effective date of the approval, or at an alternative time specified in the approval, unless:

1.

A building permit has been issued and construction has commenced; or 2.

The right granted by the accommodation has been exercised; or 10-3-3675: DECISION: 3.

A time extension has been granted by the The reviewing authori- Community Development ty’s written decision Director. shall set forth the findings and any conditions B. Discontinuance. of approval. The deci- A Reasonable sion and notice of the Accommodation shall right to appeal shall be lapse if the exercise of mailed to the applicant, rights granted by it is and to any person hav- discontinued for 180 ing provided written consecutive days. In comment on the appli- addition, if the Disabled cation.

Person for whom the R e a s o n a b l e T h e a p p r ova l o f a Accommodation was R e a s o n a b l e granted vacates the resAccommodation shall idence, the Reasonable be subject to any rea- Accommodation shall sonable conditions remain in effect only if: imposed on the (1) the Community approval that are con- Development Director sistent with the purpos- determined pursuant to es of this Article or the Section 10-3-3675 that General Plan, or are the Reasonable appropriate to protect Accommodation shall the public health, safety, run with the land, or (2) or welfare. another Disabled Person who requires the The reviewing authority accommodation to have may approve an alterna- an equal opportunity to tive Reasonable use and enjoy the Accommodation that dwelling now occupies provides the applicant the dwelling.

The an opportunity to use Director may request and enjoy a dwelling that the person seeking equivalent to that pro- to retain the accommovided by the specific dation provide docua c c o m m o d a t i o n mentation that the occurequested by the applicontinue to page 31 cant, where such alter-

BEVERLY HILLS pants are Disabled Persons and the existing accommodation is necessary for them to have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy the dwelling. Failure to provide such documentation within 10 days of the date of a request by the City shall constitute grounds for discontinuance by the City of a previously approved R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation.

10-3-3677: REVOCATION OR MODIFICATION: A. If the Director determines that evidence could be presented to the Planning Commission that may support grounds for revocation or modification of an approved R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation, and the Director believes that the Planning Commission may find that such evidence is adequate to support revocation or modification of the Reasonable Accommodation, then the Director may initiate a revocation proceeding before the Planning Commission.

B. Upon initiation of a revocation proceeding, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing regarding the possible revocation or modification of the R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation. Notice of such hearing shall be provided in the same manner as the notice required to be provided in Section 10-3-3672.

The Planning Commission, after such hearing, may revoke or modify the Reasonable Accommodation if the Planning Commission determines that: 1.

There has been a change in the Disabled Person’s use of the property or need for the R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation that negates the basis for the approval of the R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation; or 2.

The application, or other information presented to the City in conjunction with the request for a R e a s o n a b l e Accommodation, included false information; or 3.

Any of the conditions or terms of such approval are violated, or any law or ordinance is violated in connection therewith.

C. Upon revocation of the Reasonable Accommodation, the property shall be brought into compliance with any zoning regulation or other laws, policies, or procedures from which a deviation was granted in order to allow the Reasonable Accommodation.”

Section 6. Severability.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitution-

December 14, 2012 | Page 31 al by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be and remain in full force and effect.

Section 7. Publication.

The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of 4-2-1102: DEFINITIONS: Title 14 of the California MASSAGE PARLOR: Code of Regulations.

Any place of business where massages, alco- Section 3. Severability. hol rubs, fomentations, baths, electric or mag- If any section, subsecnetic treatments, physio- tion, subdivision, sentherapy, manipulations tence, clause, phrase, of the body, or similar or portion of this treatments are given by Ordinance or the application thereof to any a masseur.

MASSEUR: Any person person or place, is for who administers to any reason held to be another person for any invalid or unconstitutionform of consideration a al by the final decision of massage, alcohol rub, any court of competent fomentation, bath, elec- jurisdiction, the remaintric or magnetic treat- der of this Ordinance ment, physiotherapy, shall be and remain in manipulation of the full force and effect. body, or similar treatSection 4. Publication. ment. employed or engaged by the massage parlor is certified by the California Massage Therapy Council.

Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage.

4-2-1103: EXEMPTIONS: The provisions of this article shall not apply to or affect physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, nurses, physical therapists, or any other natuAdopted: December 4, ral person duly licensed 2012 by the state to perform Effective: January 4, the services of a 2013 masseur, nor shall it apply to or affect a state WILLIAM W. BRIEN, MD licensed cosmetologist Mayor of the City of engaged in authorized Beverly Hills, California activities pursuant to that license.

ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) 4-2-1104: RESTRICCity Clerk TIONS AND PROHIBIAPPROVED AS TO TIONS: The permittee shall FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER ensure that each person who does not hold a cerCity Attorney tificate issued by the Massage APPROVED AS TO California Therapy Council and is CONTENT: employed or engaged JEFFREY C. KOLIN as a masseur at permitCity Manager tee's massage parlor SUSAN HEALY KEENE shall have first obtained Director of Community a masseur identification Development card under chapter 1, article 2 of this title.

VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers 4-2-1105: IDENTIFICAGold, Bosse, Brucker, TION CARD Mirisch, and Mayor REQUIRED: Brien Unless certified by the NOES: None California Massage ABSENT: None Therapy Council, any CARRIED owner, operator, manag—————————— er of a massage parlor, ORDINANCE and any person NO. 12-O-2635 employed or engaged in the activity of a AN ORDINANCE OF masseur, shall obtain an THE CITY OF BEVERLY identification card HILLS UPDATING THE issued under the proviCITY’S MASSAGE sions of chapter 1, artiREGULATIONS AND cle 2 of this title, and AMENDING THE have such identification BEVERLY HILLS card in his or her posMUNICIPAL CODE session at all times when engaged in the THE CITY COUNCIL activity regulated by this OF THE CITY OF article.”

BEVERLY HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOL- Section 2.

CEQA LOWS: Findings.

Section 1. The City Council hereby amends Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “4-2-1101: PERMIT REQUIRED: No person shall engage in, conduct, or carry on the business of massage parlor without a permit issued under the provisions of chapter 1, article 1 of this title, unless every masseur

The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. This Ordinance does not authorize construction or particular land uses, and to the extent that future projects are proposed, appropriate CEQA review would be undertaken. This Ordinance is therefore exempt from

The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 4th day of December, 2012.

WILLIAM W. BRIEN, MD Mayor ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: JEFFREY C. KOLIN City Manager SUSAN HEALY KEENE Director of Community Development VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Gold, Bosse, Brucker, Mirisch, and Mayor Brien NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 136864039 APN: 4391-030-038 TRA: 002444 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx0739 REF: Javidzad, Shahram IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 17, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 03, 2013, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded July 25, 2007, as Inst. No. 20071755190 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Shahram Jeff

Javidzad and Monica Nourmand Javidzad, husband and wife as community property, 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 specified in section 5102 of the financial code and authorized to do business in this state: 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: 1053 North Hillcrest Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $3,167,762.79. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this

property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1368640-39.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information: (619)590-1221.

CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 05, 2012.

(12/14/2012, 12/21, 12/28) R-423611 –––––– NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: NOVEMBER 28, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: CAFE SFA MINNEAPOLIS LLC, FIFTH DINING LLC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 9600 WILSHIRE BLVD BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - On-SAle BEER AND WINE Eating place Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213/833-6043 12/07/12 BHC 260052 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012229033 The following is/are doing business as: MARMAR GROUP 493 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Marmar Development, LLC 493 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jessica Markowitz: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2012; Published: November 23, 30, December 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012228977 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS DESIGN & LIFE 8840 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; BEVERLY HILLS COURIER PUBLISHING CO., LLC 8840 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 29, 2008: Marcia Hobbs, Associate

Publisher/Editor: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2012; Published: November 23, 30, December 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012228965 The following is/are doing business as: JASON, JOSH, REID, LLC 9478 W. Olympic Blvd. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Jason, Josh, Reid, LLC 9478 W. Olympic Blvd. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Josh Wolf, Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2012; Published: November 23, 30, December 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2012060233 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: AFLALO & FISCH 210 E. Olympic Blvd. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90015; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): April 06, 2012 in the county of Los Angeles; Leonard Fisch 421 S. Beverly Dr. 5th Flr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Laura Aflalo-The Aflalo Trust UDT Jan. 18, 1985 210 E. Olympic Blvd. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90015; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Laura Aflalo, Partner; Statement #2012228993 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2012; Published: November 23, 30, December 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012228994 The following is/are doing business as: AFLALO & FISCH PROPERTY 210 E. Olympic Blvd. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90015; Fisch Properties, LP 421 S. Beverly Dr. #500, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 2150 Venice Boulevard, LP 210 E. Olympic Blvd. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90015; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 01, 1987: Laura Aflalo, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2012; Published: November 23, 30, December 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012228985 The following is/are doing business as: CENTER FOR NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE 6399 Wilshire Blvd. #1010, Los Angeles, CA 90048; XCM, Inc. 6399 Wilshire Blvd. #1010, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Lauren Feder, Owner/President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2012; Published: November 23, 30, December 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012229003 The following is/are doing business as: COWROD 2605 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Charles Cowdin 2605 S. La Cienega Blvd., CA 90034; Norma Rodriguez 2605 S. La Cienega Blvd., CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Charles Cowdin: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2012;Published: November 23, 30, December 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012229013 The following is/are doing business as: JONATHAN AND GEORGE 9320 Civic Center Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Amanda George Salon, Inc. 9312 Civic Center Dr. #101, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Amanda George, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2012; Published: November 23, 30, December 07, 14, 2012 LACC N/C

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Business and Commercial Lots .........235 Wanted to Rent, Offices .....................239 Offices, Stores for Lease....................240 Commercial Property For Lease .........241 Building Material.................................245 Industrial Lots.....................................250 Acreage, Residential Lots ..................260 Condominiums and Townhouses........270 Real Estate for Exchange ..................280 Real Estate Services ..........................281 Real Estate Loans..............................288 Property Management .......................290 Houses for Sale .................................300 Wanted to Buy....................................302 Wanted to Buy Houses ......................303 Palm Springs for Rent ........................331

RENTALS Rentals to Share ................................404 Wanted to Rent ..................................405 Garage/Storage Rentals .....................407 Rooms for Rent...................................415 Hotels & Motels...................................416 Boarding House/Senior Living ............418 Houses for Rent Furnished ................420 Houses for Rent Unfurnished.............425 Apartments for Rent Furnished..........435 Rental Referral Services ....................439 Apartments for Rent Unfurnished ......440 Vacation Rentals ................................449

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Business Opportunities .......................110 Business Wanted ................................115 Investment Opportunities....................125 Investors Wanted ................................126 Business Services ..............................130 Financial Services ..............................135 Money to Loan....................................150 Mortgage Loans ..................................151 Real Estate Loans ..............................155 Money Wanted....................................165

Antiques/Paintings for Sale................460 Antiques/Paintings Wanted.................461 Jewelry ...............................................468 Furniture For Sale ..............................469 Miscellaneous for Sale........................470 Miscellaneous Wanted ........................471 Pianos For Sale ..................................472 Pianos Wanted....................................473 Fashion ...............................................474 Garage/Estate Sales...........................475 Pets ....................................................480 Auctions .............................................488

REAL ESTATE Income Property for Sale ...................200 Income Property Wanted ....................201 Commercial Property For Sale...........202 Businesses For Sale ..........................208 Business Property for Sale .................210 Business Property for Rent.................215 Business Property Wanted.................220

TRANSPORTATION Autos for Sale ....................................500 Motorcycles ........................................525 Aircraft’s for Sale................................540 Aircraft’s Wanted ................................545 Boats/Yachts ......................................555

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200 Income Property For Sale

FOR SALE ••• 12 UNIT ••• APARTMENT BUILDING IN PACIFIC PALISADES

CA Broker ID #00937565

APT. MANAGER

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

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BEVERLY HILLS OFFICES Prime Location on Wilshire next to Academy of Motion Picture.

• Executive Suite $400up include utilities • 4F with views

Mylene 310/246-9625 or 310/242-0507

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

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760-876-0128

www.nbinhomecare.com Lic. No. 1200010472

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

1 BED/1 BATH $435,000

Penthouse Ocean & City Views Renovated Kit/Bath South Tower Quiet Corner Locationn

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1 BED/1 BATH $439,000

5 Star Renovation, Limestone Counters, Hardwood Floors, Large Balcony, Custom Cabinetry Partial City Views, Quiet Location

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Jumbo 1,412 Sq. Ft. Corner w/ 2 Balconies Good City Views

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2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS $779,500

2 Large Balconies. 270 Degree Unobstructed Views. Totally Renovated. Huge Spa Oversized Master Bedroom Travertine Tile Floors Prime CPE Location

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1 BED/2 BATHS $1,100,000

Penthouse, One of a Kind Sky Lounge Den, 2 Jumbo Balconies, Walk-In Closet Hardwood Floors, 270 Degree Unobstructed City & Ocean Views

CENTURY TOWERS 2 Adjacent Condos 4 BDRMS / 4 BATHS $2,395,000 3000+ Sq. Ft.. Totally Renovated. Unobstructed

UNIQUE & QUIET Experience a must!

PSYCHOTHERAPY Heated Pools, Sundeck, 54 Unit Apt. Building 9665 WILSHIRE BLVD ~ OFFICE ~ Tennis, Doorman, Beverly Hills Adjacent.

Office for Sublease Window office inside Beverly Hills Law Firm.

Fully furnished, 1,300sq.ft suite with 1 & 2 - PERSON access to conference RESIDENT M A N A G E M E N T room and waiting area $1,750/MO. TEAM Contact Maria at: Professional appearance.

310/270-9044 Small complex, B.H.+Westside Area

Shared waiting room, call light system separate exits, full kitchen, free parking. $900/MO. Utilities Included.

Email:

Houseman, Gardens & Lawns, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center

mcbensonasst@gmail.com

CENTURY WOODS

Call: 323/938-4012

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310.278.1322

CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

Come to the heart of the golden triangle starting at $550 a month.

FREE wireless internet access phone reception/forwarding, mail receipt, conference room times and more..

310/829-2630 Or Email:

bhcourier.com

CENTURY PARK EAST

E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E IN BEVERLY HILLS 90210

Fax Resume: Call now for a free assessment

This Weeks Listings

2 BED/2 BATH $579,500

2500-5000 sf @ 2.65/sf

Great Opportunity!

A New Beginning is only a phone call away!

all listings are on centurycityliving.com

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go to: www.16411Sunset.com For all information

1 Bdrm. + Salary.

Please Email: hbmg33@yahoo.com

Management/ Maintenance Experience a Plus.

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

BBB A+ (Highest Rated)

Let our professional caregivers help you ease this burden with our affordable and competitive services.

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

RETAIL FRONTAGE & SMALL OFFICE 26-Units. West L.A. *** SUITES *** Strong leasing, computer NO NNN & maintenance skills. O'Rourke Estate Properties All Utilities Included.

Larry O’Rourke 1 employed outside ok.

Must Lease Now! 310/339-6517 Local experience. No pets.

APT RESIDENT MANAGER TEAM

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Fax Resume To: 323/877-8121 310/5591114 323/806-9498 —————

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508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area.

Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500

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WESTWOOD

80 Acre Ranch Estate & Private Western Town!

1101 REXFORD DR. (LA) $559,000 CONDO 1,486 SQ.FT. 2 BDRMS., 2 BATHS Great views, Top Floor, Close to shops, house of worship. N. of Pico.

310/837-7139 OPEN SUNDAY 1-4pm

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$1,175,000 Video Tour - www.CowboysAtHeart.com

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Carol Bird (310) 317-8212

WANTED TO RENT WANTED TO RENT GUESTHOUSE / STUDIO / BNB Visiting Family in Beverly Hills Monthly Need “Home Away From Home” References Available Email: MMurphy@ legalcounselors.com

407 GARAGE/ STORAGE

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e for Rent.

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

North of Burton Way • B R E N T W O O D • 1 Blk. East of Doheny 922 S. Barrington Av. 2 BEDROOMS • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • Clean, bright, nice size Fireplace, balcony, apartments. Swimming wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, pool, laundry facilty elevator, parking. and gated garage.

Call 310/276-9871 Close to shops+dining.

310/826-0541 2600 Virginia Ave.

1628 Westgate Ave. 1409 Midvale Ave.

~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~

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• Spacious • • 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath • • 1 Bdrm.

≈ WEST ≈ LOS ANGELES 11305 Graham Pl.

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+1 Bath • Appox. 1,100sf.

1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Patio, dishwasher, • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • Intercom entry, a/c, on-site laundry, parking.

425 Hardwood floors, dishwasher, on-sight 415 Close to school, freeway HOUSES laundry & parking. pool, ROOM FOR RENT & transportation.

FOR RENT CLOSE TO SCHOOL. laundry facility, 310/962-5733 310/477-8171 controlled access, prkg.

Close to B E V E R L Y H I L L S BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. SANTA MONICA WEST L.A. Brentwood Village.

REMODELED HOUSE South Wetherly Dr. 1342 Centinela Ave. 808 4th St. • 310/440-5051 • 5 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath * * Master * 1 Bd Den 1 Ba * VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE + + - * * Suite Granite counters, wood * • Bright Unit • * 3 Bdrm.+ 2 Bath ** • BRENTWOOD • With patio, on-site for RENT floors, full appliances, Large fireplace, 125 N. Barrington Av. W/ PRIVATE FULL BATH. central air/heat, 2 car laundry, On-site balcony, dishwasher, •• •• •• •• •• parking. Close to Cable+internet ready. garage, beautiful yard. intercom entry, • 2 Bdrm. $4,300/MO. transportation.

Laundry room avail. elevator, prkg., pool. + 2 Bath • Contact Haim at • 424/744-6342 • Female Only.

• Close to Beach • • • • • • • • 323/244-9470 Newly Remodeled, W E S T W O O D 310/394-7132 No Pets.

Upscale, Bright, 1380 Midvale Ave. BEVERLY HILLS $800/Month • Gorgeous & Spacious.

4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH SANTA MONICA • • • • • Please Call: S i n g l e • CONDO QUALITY • With Pool, balcony, • • • + DEN + BONUS 310/801-3410 • ••• central air, fireplace, 8 4 3 4 th S t .

Spacious Home Pool, elevator, stove, elevator, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. Newly Updated controlled access, onintercom entry, prkg.

Heated pool, balcony, a/c, $4,890/MO. sight laundry, parking.

434 S. Swall Drive dishwasher, controlled • 310/476-2181 • Close to U.C.L.A. Close to shopping.

Call 310/657-2630 access, elevator, 310/473-1509 laundry room, parking.

BRENTWOOD BH / WEST HOLLYWOOD 310/929-0610 WESTWOOD ~ Charming 1937 House 4 Blks. to Beach. 11640 Kiowa Ave. 10992 Ashton Ave.

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HOUSE FOR SALE

1261 COLDWATER CANYON, BEVERLY HILLS

Open Sunday 1-4pm

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH

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Newly Updated 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

With Large Deck BRENTWOOD Balcony, dishwasher, Excellent Neighborhood The Carlton a/c, heated pool, Certain Pets Welcome 11666 Goshen Ave. elevator controlled One Year Lease (•)(•)(•)(•)() access, on-site laundry, $3,000/MO. 1 Bd.+Den+11/2 Ba. parking. Close to Call 310/276-0402 S i n g l e Brentwood Village, or 914/271-5891 (•)(•)(•) Shops & Restaurants.

(•)(•) Central air/heat, • 310/826-4889 • 438 fireplace, patio, FURNISHED controlled access, BRENTWOOD APT’S/CONDO’S pool, elevator, parking, 904-908 Granville Av. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. laundry facility.

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BH Developers Dream For Huge Profit or Family Home with 4 Bedrooms, Pool, Estate Grounds, • • • • • • 310/312-9871 Maids Quarters and Guesthouse. Elegant BEVERLY HILLS Shopping & Dining in Includes: Crescent at Wilshire Fireplace, balcony, Dramatic and Sophisticated Traditional Beverly Brentwood Village laundry facility, Hills Home with Private Estate Grounds Brand new, bright and subterranean prkg.

BRENTWOOD Surrounded by Towering Trees for Privacy, Huge spacious 1 & 2 bedroom Near Whole Foods.

11730 S UNSET B LVD .

Setback, Circular Driveway & 3 Car Private apartments with private • • • • • • 310/207-1965 Garages. Add 2nd Story or Remodel. El Rodeo & • • Jr. Executive BH High School District. $3,150,000 terraces and hotel services.

• BRENTWOOD •

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SANDRA LEWIS AGT • 310 770-4111

••••••• Contemporary furnishings, full kitchens, valet parking, • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Rooftop pool, concierge and more. deck, gym, central air, From $305/day based elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking. on 30-day stay.

Call for your private tour 310-691-9696

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WILSHIRE CORRIDOR 10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ • 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

Luxury Living with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc.

Dishwasher, central air, balcony.

Call: 310/470-4474

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138 N. Hamilton Dr.

• Bachelor • —————–––– Kitchenette, microwave,

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• • • • • Bright & Airy. • Dishwasher, •• Single •• Intercom entry, on-sight • • • • • • parking, on-sight A/C, pool, intercom laundry facility. entry, laundry facility, Close to transportation. elevator, parking.

310/820-1810 C LOSE TO U.C.L.A.

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C LOSE TO C EDARS , B EVERLY C ENTER , R ESTAURANT R OW .

310/531-3992

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• • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •

Old World Charm !

Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac.

Balcony, intercom C LOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING . entry, elevator, onsight laundry, prkg.

310/531-3992 Close to UCLA & Westwood Village .

In The HEART of

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310/479-8977

HILLS TRIANGLE —————–––– BEV. 170 N. Crescent Dr.

• WESTWOOD •

* * * * * 1* * 550 Veteran Ave. 1 Bdrm. +1 /2 Bath = Single = * * * * = = = = = = = *Large &* Bright.* = = = =

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Very close to UCLA C L O S E T O S H O P S & Westwood Village . & R ESTAURANTS .

310/208-5166

310/531-3992 — — — — — – – – – — —————–––– • WESTWOOD • ————––––

• BRENTWOOD • 120 Granville Ave.

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10933 Rochester Ave.

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. ( • • • ----- • • • )

2 Bd.+Den+1 /2 Ba. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1 Bd. + Den + 1 1/ 2 Ba. Large, Sunny & Bright. Spacious, balcony, a/c, • • • • • •

Patio, dishwasher, fireplace, pool, controlled Good closet space, a/c, heated pool, intercom access, laundry fac., prkg. elevator, dishwasher, • Free WiFi Access • entry, on-sight lndry., prkg. • Free WiFi Access • controlled access. Close ~ 310/476-3824 ~ Close to Everything.

310/473-5061 to Cedars/shops/trans.

BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE Close To U.C.L.A. 424/202-7286 310/247-8689

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CULVER CITY B E V E R L Y H I L L S WEST HOLLYWOOD PRIME BEVERLY HILLS B E V E R L Y H I L L S BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 3830 Vinton Ave. Remodeled Apt. Lower Spanish Duplex HUGE 2+2+Den 336 S. Rexford Dr. 8443 Blackburn Ave. • • Single • • 3 Bd.+2Ba. • $4,250 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths Granite, wood, U p p e r 2 B d . + 1 B a . 2 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATH • • • stainless steel.

Also, • • •• ~ N EWLY UPDATED ~ Living room with firePool, sauna, fridge, Newly 1Remodeled place, breakfast room, 2 dishwasher intercom 4 Bd.+4 / Ba. Home dining room, kitchen $8,000/Month entry, elevator, on-site Very good location. with stove, fridge and laundry, parking. dishwasher, laundry Very Spacious.

310/841-2367

room & hardwood floors.

————— —310/651-1988 ————–––– $3,150/MO.

HOLLYWOOD

1769-1775 Sycamore Av.

• • • • •

• Single • Bachelor

Controlled access, laundry facility.

Utilities Included.

PENTHOUSE ROOFTOP BEAUTIFUL BEVERLY HILLS 145 S. MAPLE 2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA

With locked elevator, private rooftop patio, Close to Everything. huge deck. large kitchen M I D - W I L S H I R E with new appliances 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. and granite countertops, washer & dryer in unit, Spacious central air and heat, 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath Subterranean parking.

• • • • • Plenty of storage space.

Spacious Bev. Hills School District 1 Bdrm + 2 Bath Available Now. Balcony, controlled $3,950/MO. access, parking, CALL 310/432-3125 elevator, on-site laundry.

Close to shopping.

323/851-3790

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BEVERLY HILLS

LOS ANGELES

LARGE LOWER DUPLEX 3 BDRM. + 2.75 BATHS

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4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t . Central heat and A/C. Hardwood floors, laun• 1 Bdrm dry. Eat-in kitchen. +1 Bath Near Roxbury Park.

• 2 Bdrm

+2

Bath

• Single Control access,

$3,650/MO. 323/592-9592

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C a l i f o r n i a ————— Dreaming ®

Beautiful Remodel Pretty Hardwood Flrs.

Custom European Kitch.

Granite Counters Stainless Steel Appl.

• DIANA COOK • COLDWELL BANKER • BH

310/203-8333 ILoveCenturyCity.com

$2,670 310/902-7170

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Call 310/820-0122 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH or 818/398-7793 Newly remodeled with

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(1 Upper with carpets) New countertops, oak (1 Lower with hardwood) cabinets & dishwasher.

Hardwood floors, a/c, Clean, no-pets, nonlaundry, covered prkg. smoking building. Parking. $1,800/MO. $2,200/Month 310/247-8547 Call 310/429-5063

310/433-1949

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Bedford/Olympic 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO $2,150/MO.

—————–––– 1718 S. BUNDY DR.

Newly Remodeled IMMACULATE LARGE 1 BEDROOM New hardwood floors, Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

Newly remodeled with Call 702/491-8060 Lower unit with fridge, great front garden view. granite kitchen and washer/dryer in unit Small Dog OK. hardwood floors. and 2 car parking. $1,495/MO. hardwood floors/carpet, granite kitchen, shutters, CROWN TOWERS wet bar, balcony and 2 10701 WILSHIRE BL. side-by-side parking.

2 BDRM. + 2 BATH $2,600/MO.

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$2,995/MO.

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Quiet bldg. Close to mall. $2,950/Month

310/689-3905 310/883-8412

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

Call for latest properties

CENTURY PARK EAST

CENTURY CITY Adj Call 310/880-7281 Call 310/228-8369

1 BED / 1 BATH $2,950/MO

Prime Westwood

High Floor. Brand New Renovation Showplace Kitchen & Baths. Real Hardwood Floors. No Balcony Available in December

Contact Mark Rosenberg ~ N EWER B LDG . ~ 2 Bd+2 Ba • $2,500 at 310/922-2269 2 Bd+2 Ba • $2,300

1017 S. SHERBOURNE granite counter top, central air & heat, dishwasher, elevator, Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH plenty of closet space, on-site laundry upper unit with breakfast 2 car parking. and parking. and formal dining room.

Close to shopping and 213/385-4751 Yard, laundry & parking.

Beverly Hills Schools. $3,500/MO. $2,950/MO. Call 213/804-3761 CALL 310/432-3125

CENTURY TOWERS 2+2 • $5,788

• The Works •

Both w/ W/D in Unit Some units w/ Wood flrs, 2-lrg patios, central air, all appl., 2-car secured

garage, nice gym.

Pets OK! 310/703-4878

————— ————— North of Santa Monica Large 2 + 2 Wood floor, granite/ stone fireplace, balcony.

Close to Century City and UCLA. $2,000 310/995-2231

BEVERLY HILLS

1 Block to Century City VERY LARGE SINGLE $1,495/MO. Lots of closet space, fridge, stove, microwave, laundry room on premises and underground car parking.

BEVERLY HILLS Adj. By appointment only.

Call 310/557-3516 135 N. Swall Dr. 1 2 1 Bd.+Den+1 / Ba. Bright Penthouse BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Loads of closets, patio 911 Wooster. Apt.#1 w/ lovely view, central air, Beautiful & Spacious laundry on-sight, gated+ 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH covered prkg. No pets. $1,275/MO. NEAR CEDARS+BH SHOPPING. stove, fridge, washer/ $1,950/Month dryer and parking.

Contact Maureen: 310/246-1109 Lovely quiet neighborhood.

Chateau Beverly Call 805/379-2000

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2 Master Bdrm+2 Bath European kitchen, A/C, hardwood flrs, ample storage, laundry, garage in quiet duplex.

Near Roxbury Park. $2,450/MO 310/551-2654

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100 S. DOHENY BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. with hardwood floors, 1 2

POOL,

CENTURY CITY

Secure access.

Central Air.

*KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

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1 BDRM., 1 / BATH. 24-hr. security, swimming pool, tennis court, gym, 6th flr. room view, upgraded. High-rise bldg. Next to 4-Season’s 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath All appliances Incld., Hotel. $2,250/MO BEVERLY HILLS hardwood floors, Call 310/892-4166 BACHELOR or 323/653-3862 hi-ceilings, central air $795/MO. fireplace, sundeck, laundry facili- Includes full bathroom, ty each flr., 1-prkg. walk-in closet, hot plate

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157 No. LaPeer Drive

2 BDRM, 1.5 BATH TOWNHOUSE ALL HARDWOOD, RECENTLY REMODELED. CENTRAL AIR, LAUNDRY, 1 CAR GARAGE. LOTS OF STYLE. $3,350/MO.

Karen: 310-384-7300

137 N. Wetherly Dr.

$1,900/Month Call Elena: 310/858-0905 Available Jan. 2013

—————–––– Adj. To The Grove $1,800/Month

Owner’s Luxury Extra Large 2 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. Front Balcony Apt. Big Living+dining rms.

Great kitchen. No pets.

Q UIET & P RIVATE .

323/578-5447 hbmg33@yahoo.com

and re fridgerator. No kitchen. Street parking.

Utilities Included.

217 S. TOWER DR.

Call 323/951-0369

We Will File Your DBA for FREE!!

For More Information Please Call: 310.278.1322

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2 BED / 2 BATHS $3,200/MO Totally Renovated. High Floor Ocean Views. Real Hardwood Floors. Marble & Granite Huge Balcony

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

CENTURY TOWERS 2 BDRMS / 3 BATHS $7,850/MO 2,000 Sq. Ft. Fabulous Newer Kitchen & Baths. Marble & Granite Breathtaking City Views Fully Furnished

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

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458 PLOTS FOR SALE

Hillside

Memorial Park Great Location!

“Sold Out” Area.

Laurel Gardens.

Double Plot, Block 20 Plot 259, Space 1 a/b

$14,500 (Inclds. transfer fees & Endowment Care)

310/508-6453

472 BAGS WANTED

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

OVER THE TOP 475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

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DOWNSIZING HER HUGE ALL AUTHENTIC DESIGNER WARDROBE.

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Many, many more designers, too many to list.

Range of sizes on the clothes (8-10), shoes (7.5-8), designer purses+more.

To die for fine jewelry, Lovely mohair furniture set, Lrg. round dining table for 12, and more.

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This is one sale that any fashion diva does not want to miss.

Also, some mens designer suits around size 40.

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

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Page 38 | December 14, 2012 Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr ******* Associate Publisher Marcia W . Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Steve Simmons ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965 - 2004) The Courier is proud to be a

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From the Publisher CLIF SMITH

HANUKKAH AND AMERICA History has a way of making itself fascinating, at least for those who look into it.

For a people who believe history is whatever today’s filmmakers make of it, it can be either boring, overdone, or not credible. Often it becomes trivial. Seeing the events of decades and centuries past with actors using language pulled from today’s elementary school playgrounds, rap lyrics or academia seldom conveys anything accurately.

So what does that have to do with Hanukkah and America?

Most Americans are unaware that the Puritans who founded and ruled New England truly considered themselves the new Children of Israel. They escaped persecution in Stuart and Anglican England in order to worship as they saw fit. The English kings, for the most part, were glad to see them depart. Then, the battle between Parliament and Charles consumed all the efforts in England, leaving New England alone. When King George III and his Parliament decided once again to rule over New England, the New Englanders would have none of it. They had been free and would not agree to resume positions of servitude.

The American Revolution was fought by many who conjured British King George III as Pharaoh abusing the people straight out of Exodus. That analogy was common from the pulpits of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.

Most of the New Englanders could recite from memory large sections of the Old Testament—the Hebrew Bible—and the New Testament.

They were quite aware of the story of Hanukkah, as preserved in the books of the First and Second Maccabees. These books are not part of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible); they are apocryphal books instead.

Still, that history can be viewed as holding a lesson for today – or not.

The ancient battle began between Hellenizing or secular Jews opposed by traditionalists. The former backed the king of Syria; the latter looked to the king of Egypt. They fought and the traditionalists were defeated. Antiochus IV of Syria occupied Jerusalem and desecrated the Temple. That caused the priest Mattityahu and his sons to lead a revolt. The Maccabean Revolt succeeded, driving the Syrians from Jerusalem. The Temple was restored. One day’s oil for the lamp lasted eight day, hence Hanukkah.

Today, the battle still rages between the secularists and people of faith. American court decisions driving out the tiniest vestiges of Christianity and Judaism from the public square are the norm, while public schools instruct in Islam – claiming it is “only cultural.” This claim is made even though the California official curriculum calls for students to learn the “Five Pillars of Islam” and engage in bowing toward Mecca.

At the highest levels of national politics, our presidential election was a study in the conflict between those of no religious faith, or those who are hostile to religious faith, versus those of faith. The former in general back the reelection of President Barack Obama while the latter, in general, supported the Republican Mitt Romney. On many levels, the contest was “no faith vs. faith.”

In the time of Yehuda HaMakabi, that conflict became a war.

The Maccabees led the war and those of faith won. Today even those of little faith light menorahs and play with dreidels. One lesson from history is that it’s clearly better to win.

America is in the same battle – those of faith against those who would destroy symbols of faith in America as thoroughly as Antiochus and his soldiers plundered the Temple. What will become of our battle? Today, those against faith are clearly winning. But the lesson – if there is one—about faith vs. unbelief is that when faith loses, the nation perishes. Is that our lesson or just a false extrapolation?

As for the site of the Second Temple, it now boasts a mosque and the Syrians—when they finish their civil war—will likely be coming back along with their Muslim Brotherhood brethren from Egypt and elsewhere. Can Jordan be far behind? Will Iran use its nuclear bomb?

The storm clouds are gathering. It is time for the light—represented by the candles of Hanukkah. Other than lighting candles, will we see that light or will darkness once again engulf?

Even as Hanukkah is celebrated as a victory, it must be remembered that the victory came after a long, bitter, bloody struggle and that it was short-lived.

What are we in for?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR As a Crescent Drive resident since 1979 I’m shocked by the City’s apparent disregard for our local small businesses.

For the sake of “big business”–the expensive new Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts–the street was blocked off. traffic rerouted, residents inconvenienced, and local merchants bled white for two years! Now it’s closed again for a skating rink. Hello–at the height of the shopping season!!

So the City caters to skaters, leaving small business owners to twist in the wind. What’s next? Perhaps leveling our homes for a $1 billion sports arena?

In another slash at merchants’ throats, parking meters are now limited to 20 minutes with extended enforceable hours.

I guess the City expects us to shop, pick up dry cleaning, eat lunch, get coiffed, buy hardware, and/or mail packages–at the speed of light.

Is the City so desperate it is willing to suck dollars from cash registers for our neighborhood’s small businesses?

Shameful. shameful.

Dean Christopher ****** Publisher Clif Smith has it dead wrong. Private displays and celebrations of faith are almost always appropriate.

But public displays and celebrations are not. They imply disrespect for and disempower those who do not adhere to the religion being celebrated.

Giving the imprimatur of government to any religion in the public setting was wrong in the 1950s when, as a Jewish child in Newark, there was a creche in City Hall and I had to say the Lord’s Prayer (according to experts probably written by Jesus himself, who is certainly not my lord) in school every morning, and it is even more wrong in our more diverse society today.

To those who say they miss prayer in schools, I only have this question: “Would you feel the same if the prayer all the schoolchildren had to say every morning was Allah Hu Akhbar or Krishna, Hare Krishna... and not “Our Father, Who art in heaven.....”

And to those who want creches, Christmas trees, or menorahs in city halls around the country, I have this question: “Would you feel the same if the mayor or City Council installed a Buddha statue, or a Krishna statue, or a Confucian shrine, or a calligraphic excerpt from the Koran, instead of a creche, tree, or menorah?”

Probably not.

Daniel Fink

Rabbi Jacob Pressman COAST TO COAST The East Coast is just at the beginning of reckoning the billions and billions of dollars it will take to reconstitute and rebuild the swath of ruin created by Hurricane Sandy. Many important structures will probably not ever be restored.

Here on the West Coast, basking in our clear-skied 80 to 100 degrees, we take our good fortune for granted.

Not very many of us packed our necessities and rushed eastward to lend a hand to our fellow citizens as they struggle to recover and restore what Sandy wrecked. It just seems too difficult to empathize with them, and besides the current news informs us of new earthquakes, Tsunamis, and floods elsewhere in the world.

I would opine that if there were to be some disaster in Holland, the entire country would be mobilizing to cope with it. In the vastness of the U.S.A., reactions are more limited.

Some years ago, a flood turned the Mississippi River into an enormous ocean. It happened that I was flying home from the east and, looking down, saw seemingly endless stretches of water. When I arrived here in California, there seemed to be little awareness or concern about it.

What is it that jars so few people to rush to the rescue of distant neighbors while the majority takes little interest in it?

Are we just too big to wrap our interest around it?

Is it too difficult to love our distant neighbors as we do ourselves?

I do not have the answers–just the questions. ****** I appreciated the editorial. Here is a short (I think funny) story from one of my 25 years with the City. Back then there was an annual “discussion” over a Menorah display and others that wanted a “Christian” display for “balance.”

Our department actually received a request to install a replica if Stonehenge in one of the blocks of Beverly Gardens, so the “pagans/atheists/Druids” could also celebrate the season, apparently with large amounts of high octane “mead” to be consumed. Of course it never happened. Beverly Hills, a City like no other!

Happy times to all, regardless of how/when/why they celebrate!

Don Oblander ****** In picking up where Clif Smith's Editorial on “Menorahs and Christmas Trees for the Holidays” left off, I concur we, as Beverly Hills residents, should embrace that we still have a wonderful and joyous holiday season to enjoy.

Beverly Hills still has the most impressive and heartwarming “old fashioned” community holiday presentation that you will see anywhere in Los Angeles.

Lights on Rodeo Drive are cinematic, the Santa and

reindeer on the telephone wires at The Beverly Wilshire, and the outstanding Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Paley Center for Media each weekend in December complete with classic ‘60s children’s holiday specials like Frosty and Charlie Brown shown on the big screen in its theatre.

As a Jewish kid, my family “celebrated” both Chanukah and Christmas each year as festive holidays. That tradition continues in my own family now, as my wife Brigitte (not raised Jewish) and our daughters Sofia and Olympia celebrate the best in both and toast the new year with kiddie-friendly egg nog in my family’s classic “Tom and Jerry” mugs.

Enjoy all that we have here in Beverly Hills for the holidays. It doesn’t have to be a political statement, just an expression of good cheer and appreciation for what Frank Sinatra meant when singing the timeless Christmas Waltz.

Note: for those interested in a little mix’n match holiday appreciation, look for the CD Chanukah Carols by Stanley Adams.

A Jewish comedy album from 1962, the collection takes classic Christmas songs and turns them into Yiddush laced Chanukah Carols. Very clever!

Hal Lifson

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