BH Courier 12-16-2011

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Sydney Segal places 32 at Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals in San Diego. 4

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Residents surrounding the Jim Falk Lexus dealership proposed expansion gathered Monday to express concerns and have their questions answered by the Planning Commission and City staff.

At the community meeting, residents said they were worried over the size of the proposed 9230 Wilshire Blvd. project.

They said that Jim Falk Lexus

has been and continues to be a bad neighbor, blocking the already tiny streets, and releasing an excess of car pollution into the air through idling trucks going into the dealership.

South Maple resident Manuel Bergher said he was mainly concerned about the increase of traffic.

“I have three boys who walk (see ‘LEXUS,’ page 14)

Ralph Lauren Names Daniel Lalonde As New President

By Marc Karimzadeh Ralph Lauren Corp. named Daniel Lalonde president of Ralph Lauren International, a newly created role.

The former LVMH executive will assume the role as of -WWD January 23.

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DRILLING— Pictured from left: Jeff Frazer and Brandon Johnson, workers from the Martini Drilling Corp., drilled an environmental/g eotechnical sample of the soil behind Beverly Hills High School’s soccer field yesterday.

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BHUSD Midyear Budget Cuts Much Lower Than Expected George Christy, Page 6 What We Learned About Our Hollywood Television Caucus Founded By Chuck Fries, Godfather of TV Movies; Lilly Lawrence’s Generosity Knows No Bounds—It’s A Birthright Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Residents Share Concerns Over Proposed Lexus Project

PTA Council Toy Drive collects more than 800 toys. 5

The Andrea Bocelli Foundation launched Saturday.

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By Marla Schevker The BHUSD received good news Tuesday as Governor Jerry Brown announced midyear cuts won’t be drastically affecting the state’s K-12 education. According to Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Alex Cherniss, the BHUSD will be

seeing a $10 to $11 cut per student or approximately $45,000 to $50,000 total effective Feb. 1.

Cherniss told the board at its Nov. 22 meeting they needed to prepare for midyear cuts of up to $600,000 or $189 per pupil.

“We are extremely pleased (see ‘MIDYEAR CUTS,’ page 8)

Hubbard Trial Date Set For Jan. 6

By Marla Schevker The trial for former BHUSD Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard has been set to begin Jan. 6 in Dept. 102 of the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

Pre-trial motions will take place on Jan. 6 and jury selection will

begin Jan. 9.

Hubbard’s attorney Salvatore Ciulla said they continued all of their motions, previously to be heard on Monday, to Jan. 6.

One of the motions, he said, has to do with the crime’s statute of (see ‘HUBBARD,’ page 8)

FAMILY FESTIVAL—Happy faces and laughter filled three days of holiday celebrations as Children’s Institute Inc. expanded its annual family festival with the support of title sponsor Mattel Children’s Foundation. The foundation provided 6,000 toys to approximately the same number of children and families whose lives are affected by violence, abuse and neglect. CII’s Burton E. Green Campus in Torrance was the site of a two-day festival, followed by a celebration one week later at the agency’s new headquarters, the Otis Booth Campus, near downtown Los Angeles. Pictured are CII Trustee Paul Kanin and daughter Maralee (center) who joined CII staffer Adalia Vidarte to volunteer at CII’s holiday festival.

Photo by Glenn Marzano Photography

Drug-Resistant Infections: A New Epidemic?

Most people are not aware that colds, flu, most sore throats and bronchitis are caused by viruses. Or that antibiotics do not help fight viruses and that using them for viral infections only decreases their effectiveness overall.

Millions of Americans take antibiotics each year to fight illness, trusting they’ll work. However, the pathogens are fighting back. Within the past couple of RISING STAR ROONEY— David Fincher’s The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo costars Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig, who attended the London premiere of the film which opens next week. “I didn’t think twice about being nude—it’s such a huge part of the character in Steig Larrson’s novel,” Rooney tells Allure Magazine. “I just showed up and was comfortable.” Rooney plays the surveillance agent Lisbeth Salander, with Daniel appearing as the investigative journalist. Daniel cautions that the movie is violent, and says babysitters will be in demand.

More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6.

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years, new drug-resistant patterns have emerged, and resistance to common antibiotics has increased.

“We can help this serious emerging problem by educating patients and health care workers about the proper use of antibiotics,” said Dr. Daniel Uslan, assistant clinical professor of infectious diseases and director of the UCLA Antimicrobial Steward(see ‘UCLA MEDICAL,’ page 12)

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SUMMARY NOTICE NOTICE OFADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 11-O-2616 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT A VIEW RESTORATION PROGRAM FOR THE TROUSDALE ESTATES AREA OF THE CITY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 6, 2011, the City Council of the City of Beverly Hills adopted an ordinance entitled “Ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills Amending the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to Adopt a View Restoration Program for the Trousdale Estates Area of the City.” Mayor Brucker, Vice Mayor Brien and Councilmembers Mirisch, Bosse and Gold voted for adoption of the ordinance. A summary of that Ordinance follows: Summary of Ordinance An Ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills amending the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to adopt a view restoration program for the Trousdale Estates area of the City.

Trousdale Estates is defined in the zoning code as all property located north of Doheny Road and east of Schuyler road, except that land zoned R-1.X, and that portion of lot A of the Doheny Ranch Tract northwesterly of Tract Numbers 24485 and 24486, commonly referred to as the Greystone Mansion Property.

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The City’s intent in developing a view restoration ordinance is to restore and preserve certain views from substantial disruption by the growth of privately owned vegetation while also providing for the following important City goals: residential privacy and security; garden quality of the City; safety and stability of the hillsides; and, importance of trees and vegetation in the City as an integral part of a sustainable environment.

The ordinance proposes to achieve these goals by establishing view criteria and a review process with an emphasis on early neighbor resolution of view restoration complaints.

The ordinance includes four main components: 1.

View Regulations (includes definitions and findings that must be made by a reviewing authority);

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Exemption Area (establish parameters for foliage not subject to the regulations); Review Process (multi-step process including Initial Neighbor Outreach and Mediation that could result in a Planning Commission or City Council decision);

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Enforcement (one-time enforcement of a City decision with any costs borne by property owner receiving the decision to restore a view).

Trousdale Estates neighbors with view issues may address their issues in any manner they choose; however, if a property owner wishes to preserve the opportunity to have a case heard by the Planning Commission, the City's review process must be completed.

Application fees for a City view restoration permit hearing before the Planning Commission would be borne by the view owner (property owners alleging disruption of views). Costs for restoring views, e.g. tree trimming, could be borne by the view owner or foliage owner (property owner with foliage alleged to disrupt a view), depending on when resolution is reached and the level of participation by the foliage owner.

This is a separate ordinance from an ordinance adopted by the City Council in August, 2011, that established additional maximum height regulations for fences and hedges on certain slopes between properties in Trousdale Estates.

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Environmental Drilling Begins At BHHS

By Marla Schevker Drilling began yesterday for the seismic studies of Beverly Hills High School. The work, done by Leighton Consulting, Inc., will form the basis for the BHUSD’s defense against the Westside Subway Extension.

The boring began after the Board of Education approved 4-1 to amend the contract with Leighton to add a compressed schedule Tuesday. Boardmember Lewis Hall dissented.

Because of a need for the

geotechnical analysis, the consultants are planning to work 10-hour days. Leighton Consulting Inc. began yesterday and will continue boring in various areas around Beverly High through Dec. 30. They will bring a trenching plan to the Board Jan. 3 for approval. The total cost for the work is $420,290 that will be broken into Phase 2A and Phase 2B. The money will come from the Measure E Bond Fund. (see ‘SEISMIC STUDY,’ page 27)

SPARK OF LOVE —Back row from left: BHFD firefighters Amy Horst, Charles Ratcliff, Dean Viana, James Charron, Geoffrey Ertel, David Gonzales, Dean Guccione, Joshua Sattley, and Victor Gutierrez. Front row from left: Jake Noval, Sheikh Jarrah Khaled Al-Sabah, Samir Mahallawy, Jimmy Delshad, Victorino Noval, Maria Welton, Fire Chief Timothy J. Scranton, Kathleen Mojas, Deputy Fire Chief Mark Embrey and Ed Sullivan. BHFD firefighters have been an instrumental component for 19 years in helping garner toy donations throughout the local community to benefit foster care and at-risk youth for the annual holiday “Spark of Love Toy Drive,” which is sponsored by the Children’s Trust Fund of Los Angeles. The Victorino Noval Foundation made a $30,000 donation to help “ignite” support for this year’s drive.

Board Approves 3 Month Extension For Venable The BHUSD Board of Education continues to keep its arsenal full against the Metro Westside Subway Extension tunnel under Beverly High. At the Tuesday meeting, it unanimously approved a threemonth extension to its contract with the lobbying firm Venable.

The original Venable contract expired Oct. 31 and was extended twice in one-month intervals. The new agreement

will expire March 31.

Although the agreement was on the consent calendar, Boardmember Noah Margo pulled the item, expressing concern over the three-month time period of the extension.

He said it was his understanding the Westside Subway Extension Final Environmental Impact Report would be available in late January or early February and after that, Ven-

able’s services would not be needed.

“We should leave our options open,” Margo said.

Boardmember and Venable liaison Lisa Korbatov said Venable would begin lobbying the House in January and the Senate in February. They are lobbying the Federal Transportation Authority and transportation subcommittees. Ven(see ‘VENABLE,’ page 27)

TENNIS CHAMPS—The Beverly Hills novice tennis team won the Westside Tennis League Novice Championships on Dec. 11 completing an undefeated season. Pictured from left: Jonathan Mills, Tyler Mehrdad, Mira Berenbaum, Landon Cronin, Matthew Paul, Tsehay Driscoll, Jasmine Matta, Sasha Corcuera, Sanjna Chawla and Oliver Gower.

City Council Increases Funding For BHAA The City Council unanimously agreed last week to increase the funding of the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club for the current fiscal year, from $5,500 to $11,000. The organization received $8,000 from 1995 to 2009 when its funding FINISH LINE —The BHHS Girls Cross Country season ended with junior Sydney Segal making it to the Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals in San Diego last Saturday, where she came in 32nd at 18:21. Segal said that although she did not rank first place: “I already reached my goal of making the nationals and being a part of the top 39 cross country runners in the nation.”

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was cut by $2,500.

The additional funds will go towards expanding recreational opportunities and activities for the senior population.

They are looking to reintroduce day excursions, add additional social opportunities and intro-

duce new activities for the “young seniors.” According to the staff report, the funding will specifically be divided: $1,400 for two day trips, $1,200 for two additional dances or parties, $2,000 for tea and a fash-

SOCCER SUCCESS STORY—The Blaze beat The Silence 1-0 at the AYSO Girls Under 14 championship game Dec. 11. The Blaze will now play in the league championship tournament Jan. 21-22. Back row from left: Coaches Alex Arko and John Benun. Middle row from left: Taite Wiederhorn, Samantha Pezeski, Celine Rafalian, Maria Pineiro, Carli Stein, Lexi Babbush, Kate Adams, Cady Hakim, Lily Manavi and Olivia Benun. Front row from left: Sydney Karmes Wainer, Valentina Pagliari and Kasey Arko.

Goldberg Introduces ‘Parking Lot’ To Board Agendas

By Marla Schevker Added to the agenda of new Board of Education President Brian Goldberg is a section called “Parking Lot.” The parking lot holds items “parked” on the agenda and Goldberg said he would pull one or two items for discussion at future general board meetings. Items in the parking lot were generated from boardmembers.

“It’s a reminder for staff and the community to know these are items we haven’t forgotten about,” Goldberg said. “I found that we would discuss things

and they would fall through the cracks. I wanted to alleviate that as much as possible.”

Once an item is pulled from the parking lot and placed on the agenda, there will be the opportunity for discussion on the item. Then it will be placed into a “follow up” category and action can be taken if necessary.

After an item is discussed and moved from the parking lot, it frees up space for another issue to be brought up.

Items currently in the parking lot are: (see ‘PARKING LOT,’ page 13)

(see ‘BHAA,’ page 15)

A NIGHT ON THE TOWN—Daniella Cohen, Letal Hayon, Gabe Goldstein, Sande and Katherine Schwartz enjoy an evening out at Horace Mann PTA’s Farmer’s Market “Shopping and Restaurant Night” fundraiser Tuesday.

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Moyers And Company To Debut On KCET In Jan. KCET, the nation’s largest independent public television station, has announced that veteran journalist Bill Moyers returns with his new series, Moyers And Company, which debuts at 8 p.m., Jan. 13.

It will continue to air thereafter every Friday at the same time.

Moyers And Company will engage guests on topics ranging

from politics and governance to faith and religion.

The hour-long program will feature two segments: “one timely and one timeless interview,” and includes an occasional essay as well.

In addition, leading up to the first show, KCET will present a special one-on-one interview with Moyers and SoCal Connected’s Val Zavala, which

SEASON OF GIVING—The PTA Council Toy Drive was a success with all four elementary schools participating. More than 800 toys were collected for the Compton Unified School District and these will be distributed to Compton students at an upcoming holiday celebration. Pictured is Beverly Vista Community Service Chair Laura Margo (right) and PTA Council Co-President Susie Roberts (left) with Compton PTA Council President Fred Trahan (center) picking up all the donated toys.

WOMEN VETERANS ROSE GARDEN—From left, the Leadership Chairs of L.A. National Veterans Park Peter and Merle Mullin, Director of Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center Donna Bieter, Actress Debbie Reynolds and Director of Veterans Park Conservancy Richard Anderson celebrate the completion and opening of the Women Veterans Rose Garden at the L.A. National Veterans Park in West L.A .

Veterans Rose Garden Opens Local veterans now have a spacious garden area nearby to conduct Tai Chi, mediation and other healing arts. A ceremony to celebrate the completion and the opening of the historic Women Veterans Rose Garden at the Los Angeles National Veterans Park was held Dec. 5.

Well-known community leaders and philanthropists Peter and Merle Mullin led the event, a joint effort of the Veterans Park Conservancy (VPC),

which raised more than $1 million to restore the World War II era garden as a healing environment, working with the Veterans Administration’s Greater L.A. Healthcare System.

The garden is the VPC’s first major project undertaken since the group removed rusted chain link fences and installed major perimeter fencing with pilasters around the VA property and the National Cemetery. (see ‘ROSE GARDEN,’ page 11)

BHUSD Earns Credit From Roofing Recoating

By Marla Schevker The BHUSD was able to receive a $147.31 credit to the maintenance fund after the completion of the roofing system recoating for the district office complex.

The work was originally contracted for $50,095 but

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Al Jerome, KCET’s president/CEO said Moyers has been an important voice in KCET’s news and public affairs schedule for many years.

“We are excited to welcome him back with his new series in his familiar Friday, 8 p.m. time slot, where viewers had grown accustomed to seeing him,” he said.

“only” cost $49,927.69.

In addition, Chief Facilities Official Nelson Cayabyab said as a result of the inspection after the work was completed, Director of Facilities (Construction) Patrick Cisneros found the last layer of the roof was done inconsistently so he

went back to the contractor and forced them to lay another layer for free, preventing future problems.

Board Vice President Jake Manaster gave his compliments.

“It’s good to have a process,” he said.

GEORGE CHRISTY Family director Gail Mancuso; and writer Lionel Chetwynd for his body of work in longform television.

Produced by Lee Miller and Vin De Bona, the event supports student production grants.

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Joan Rush, Ava Fries and Sandra Currie

he night was radioactive with compliments, Gail Mancuso although some acceptance speeches were of the longeurs variety. (Chuck did ask the honorees to be brief, but ...) We bow to Ava Fries who promises that her Angels’ Night guests will bid their arrividercis by 9:30 PM, and usually it’s earlier than that!

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Jeralyn and Dennis Doty

Chuck Fries with Gloria Stroock

Swiss Tourism’s Maja Gratmann

Lionsgate’s Kevin Beggs and Jon Feltheimer

Caucus’ veteran publicist Dale Olson

Mark Harmon with Charles Floyd Johnson

Bruce Boxleitner was greeting by Brianna Deutsch when he arrived at the Beverly Hills Hotel to emcee the 29th Annual Awards Dinner of the Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors.

Okay, what did we learn

this week? That prolific producer Chuck Fries, the Godfather of TV Movies, wishes to be reincarnated looking like NBC chairman Ted Harbert, who cannot take a bum photo.

Photogenic Ted rates up there at the top, as do Mitzi Gaynor and Jaclyn Smith of Charlie’s Angels fame.

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honored with the Caucus Lifetime Achievement Award.

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lease join us.” On the phone was KTLA news anchor and reporter Wendy Burch, extending an invitation for her dinner at The Blvd. in The Beverly Wilshire. Wendy was honoring the birthday of longtime friend Lilly Fallah Lawrence, the beautiful daughter of internationally acclaimed parents Mahine and Reza Fallah. Lilly’s dad served as the ambassador at large during the reign of the Shah (Reza Pahlavi), founded OPEC, and is famed globally as adviser about the complex engineering in the pursuit of oil.

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e learned that producer Vin Di Bona (America’s Funniest Home Videos) will outbid the crowd at auction for two Swiss International Air Lines business class round trip tickets to Switzerland, with two first-class Swiss Rail travel passes. Vin won the package valet, after Bruce ued at $15,000 for $8,000.

Boxleitner arrived at The Beverly Hills Hotel to emcee e learned that the 29th annual awards dinner Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer of the Caucus for Producers, would knock the socks off comWriters and Directors which petitors in a stand-up comedy Chuck founded, Chuck contest. He was hilarious introchanged his mind, adding that ducing Kevin Beggs, president he wouldn’t mind looking like of Lionsgate’s Television Group.

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Chuck presides over Kevin received the Executive of the Caucus Foundation Board, the Year Award, and his prowhich sponsored the evening’s gramming credits are astonishfundraiser dinner. ing: Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Boss, Anger Managehat more did we learn? ment , which just sold to CTV in That Caucus president Dennis Canada.

Doty, whose producing credits are legendary, having parte learned that the nered with the late producer award-winning comedy proGil Cates, is gifted with an ducer Kevin Bright, honored extraordinary talent for public with the Caucus Chairs’ Award speaking that rivals President and now at Boston’s Emerson Obama (without a College, is developing a teleprompter!).

Dennis was method of teaching film production to the visually impaired.

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huck’s producing The Color Of Rose, based on a concept of his, about the life of Rose Kennedy written by Kathrine Bates. Matriarch of the Kennedy clan, Rose is portrayed by three actresses during different ages at the renovated Theater 40 on the Beverly Hills High School campus through December 21st. Rose lived to be 104 years old.

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e learned that TV veteran of 50 years Sid Vinnedge, presented with the Distinguished Service Award, has been “up to his eyeballs in game” – Family Feud, Match Game, To Tell The Truth, The Price Is Right, etc.

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e learned that radio and TV star Tanya Hart and urban developer Phil Hart, recipients of the Diversity Award, met while students at Michigan State. That Tanya was chosen by BET founder Robert Johnson to set up the network on the West Coast, and has helped launch the careers of Halle Berry, John Singleton, Tupac Shakur, Will Smith.

Also, that Philip developed the 5,000 seat West Angeles Cathedral in the Jefferson Park neighborhood.

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evening’s winners included NCIS producer Charles Floyd Johnson, presented with his award by his series star Mark Harmon; Modern

o know Lilly is to be awed and overwhelmed by her non-stop generosity and her “fireworks” collection of museum-worthy jewelry (the operative word being important, as in important diamonds, rubies, emeralds, etc. – Lilly’s rival the gems of British royals). For her birthday dinner, she Kleiglighted The Blvd. dining room with an emerald and diamond collier and matching earrings that brought diners to the table with admiring eyes gazing at the eleven giant emeralds.

All the same, she believes, as Elizabeth Taylor did, that the jewelry is not hers.

“Everyone’s jewelry is on loan.”

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illy recalled Loretta Young visiting the Fallah Palace in Teheran and experiencing that irresistible hospitality of Mahine and Reza. Loretta stayed nine months in the Teheran Hilton penthouse while being entertained royally by the Shah, etc. After Loretta returned to California, Mahine called to thank us for sharing our friend. “Loretta was anxious to find a gift for you,” remarked Mahine. “Did she?”

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ot easy to do fair justice to Lilly’s generosity. In passing, here are only a few of her gifts.

She’s underwritten thousands of prepaid phone calls for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world to reach loved ones at home.

An American Colonel wrote that his soldiers christened her La Divina. Children’s groups are offered auctions for weekends at the Waldorf Astoria, one of her former New York residences, plus tickets to Broadway shows.

Lilly’s the “principal patron” for the Malibu Film Society, and sits on the executive board for Wendy Burch’s Good News Foundation, an extraordinary charity project, with Lilly funding and furnishing a downtown library for women. Good News recently honored Debbie Allen’s charity with dance scholarships. And there are many other humanitarian considerations.

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illy’s a blessing for our time with her birthright to give.

Now and forever.

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endy’s guests included her six-foot-six beau, Bruce Taylor (also known as Big Boy Bruce – a matinee idol, if ever there was one); Pilates master trainer and former US Marine Douglas Banker famous for evacuating the sailors on the USS Cole after the bombing in Yemen; historian Payman Rezaie, also a

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designer of magnificent crystal chandeliers; couturier Aria Baracci, whose shop is at Wilshire and Rodeo in Beverly Hills; antiquaire Yosi Dina, who’s seeking a replacement for Lilly’s gold piano that was destroyed in the Malibu fire.

KTLA anchor and reporter Wendy Burch hosted a birthday dinner for Princess Lilly Fallah Lawrence at the Beverly Wilshire

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Local Producers Mount Their Own Awards Campaign For The First Grader ture, Best Director (Justin Chadwick), Best Actor (Litondo), Best Actress (Naomie Harris—the next Bond girl, who plays the teacher), Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay (Ann Peacock, The Chronicles of Narnia), Best Cinematography (Rob Hardy), Best Original Score and Best Song” (Alex Heffes, and the song Walk On; his scores include The Last King of Scotland).

The film has gone on to win more than a dozen Audience Awards around the world. “A film that has garnered this much recognition and praise, to not have a voice in this awards season is truly a travesty,” Harding said.

“We fully understand we’re up against some of the biggest blockbusters and their bottomless financial resources —the odds are obviously stacked against us—however, our belief in our film has no ceiling and our conviction to tell its universal message of education and that ‘It’s Never Too Late To Dream’ is boundless.”

Even on a shoe-string budget, the pair have successfully sent out 15,000 DVD screeners to members of the Academy, PGA, HFPA, AFI, NBR, Spirit Awards and a few other guilds/critics groups.

Harding recently received a call from Sidney Poitier calling the film “astonishing,” and it will be honored at this weekend’s Satellite Awards in Beverly Hills.

The organization created a special “Education” category for the film, since its a feature, not a documentary, The film will be released on DVD on Dec. 27.

Feeling abandoned by their film’s distributor, resident Richard Harding and his producing partner Sam Feurer have taken their film’s award campaign into their own hands.

When The First Grader premiered at last year’s Telluride Film Festival, it became something of a festival sensation.

The fact-based drama about an octogenarian Kenyan man (Oliver Litondo) enrolling in a public elementary school went on to finish second to The King’s Speech in voting for the audience award at the Toronto International Festival, and was honored with similar recognition at smaller festivals.

“This is a gem of a film with the universal message about the power and importance of education; an 84-year-old man’s determination to receive the education he was once denied as a child,” Harding said. “The First Grader has truly inspired and touched all those who have seen it. ” But the film was unsuccessful at the box office, grossing just over $300,000 and Harding and Feurer blamed distributor National Geographic Entertainment for “poor marketing and advertising,” Harding says. It was largely overlooked by the mainstream audience.

Now the two are mounting their own awards push for The First Grader, bankrolling it themselves with the help of the new Shea Family Foundation, which seeks to support entertainment that promotes family values.

Darin Shea’s 8-year-old daughter was so moved by the film she got her father on board; and he is now running the Academy Award campaign for Best Pic-

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at the level of reduction in comparison to what we were preparing for,” Cherniss said. “In public education, we hope for the best but prepare for the worst. In this case, the district was preparing for midyear cuts of up to $600,000. The governor’s budget today represents a substantially lower midyear reduction in per pupil funding.”

The $45,000 to $50,000 cut for the BHUSD is a part of the $79.6 million cut to public K-12 education statewide.

The BHUSD already took an approximately $3 million fair share reduction this year, $1 million more than 2010/2011.

Last week, Cherniss said he received the 2011/2012 First Principal Taxes Report from the L.A. County Office of Education, which includes preliminary property tax revenue projections for the upcoming year. The projections reflect an additional 2.5 percent, or $750,000, over what the BHUSD

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limitations.

Currently the Newport Mesa Unified School District superintendent, Hubbard was charged with two counts of felony misappropriation of public funds, for allegedly giving Christiansen a $20,000 stipend and increasing her monthly car allowance from $150 to $500 without approval from the Board of Education.

On October, he was indicted on a third count of misappropriation of funds.

BEVERLY HILLS originally budgeted. The 2011/2012 Second Principal Taxes Report will be produced in April.

“The recent tax news coupled with this encouraging news from the governor puts us in a healthier position moving forward,” Cherniss said. “However, we still need to remain cautious and vigilant in reducing expenditures.”

Board President Brian Goldberg said while he is relieved that the drastic cuts predicted by the governor aren’t happening this time, the BHUSD will still see a reduction in the “limited funding” it receives from the state. Over the last few years, the BHUSD has had to cut nearly $4 million in state funds.

“Hope is not a strategy but neither is fear,” Goldberg said. “We have worked hard to base our decisions on facts and doing our homework. California will never solve our long-term financial crisis on the backs of our students.

California has gone from being one of the highest funding per student states to one of the lowest funding per student.

Education is clearly not a top priority for this state and it should be.”

According to the indictment, when Hubbard was superintendent, he “directed a subordinate to increase the pay of employee Nora Roque” without approval of the board.

Roque is not charged with any criminal wrongdoing.

The sentencing for former BHUSD Director of Planning and Facilities Karen Christiansen is set for Jan. 5 in Dept. 102.

Christiansen was found guilty of four felony counts of conflict of interest.

She could be sentenced up to eight years in state prison.

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PA G E T E N •’Miss Compton’ To Co-Host BH Fundraiser For Youth Center Shanice “Miss Compton” Mckinley from the California Beauty Pageant USA, in association with noted artist Emmy Lu, will host a celebrity bash at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in the latter’s Emmy Lu Galleries, 418 S. Clark Dr., to raise funds to build a youth center in Compton to transform inner city children into accomplished adults. A portion of any artwork sole will

be donated to the center. Call 310-273-0008 for information.

•CIM Group Acquires TwoBuilding BH Office Complex CIM Group has acquired and assumed the management of a two building ofice complex at 150-151 El Camino Dr. in the Golden Triangle. The three-story buildings total approximately 127,141 gross square feet and are currently 51 percent leased.

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•’30 Years After’ Hanukkah Toy Drive And Mixer Tomorrow The 3rd annual Hanukkah Toy Drive and mixer wil be held from 9 p.m. Saturday at SBE’s Crimson Hollywood, 1650 Schrader Blvd.

Admission to the event is a new, unwrapped toy or a $10 donation.

ORT LUNCHEON–More than 330 turned out at The Beverly Hills Hotel for the 31st ORT award brunch. Pictured (from left) are the honorees: Rita and Pepe Sigal (Making Miracles); Gene Simmons (Inspiration award); and Zach Zalben (Next Generation award). Consul General of Israel David Siegel. Nearly $900,000 was raised.

ARTS–TV star Paul Reiser (right) presented the “Leadership” award to Colleen Bell, director of special projects at Bell-Phillip Television Productions at tghe Inner-City Arts Gala in The Beverly Hilton. Photo

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HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM–Pictured in The Beverly Hilton for Tuesday’s Holocaust Memorial Museum dinner Museum Director Sara Bloomfield (right) welcoming famed actor/author Kirk Douglas.

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December 16, 2011 | Page 11 DANCING FOR CHARITY—Beverly High’s Advanced Dance Theatre Group performed last Saturday for the Starlight Children's Foundation holiday party. This nonprofit helps seriously ill children and their families. The event hosted 350 children and families that Starlight works with.

The event was held at CBS studios. Pictured from left: Mallory Russo, Nina Bral, Lucy Licht, Waverley Laksman, Shay Saver, Teeah Pandy, Carly Stone, Paloma Bloch and Talia Gergely.

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It is also a key component of the VA’s new Integrated Health Initiative, Patient-Centered Care, which among other aspects, provides alternative therapies to veterans such as Tai Chi, yoga, meditation and other treatments to help veterans through their healing process.

Peter Mullin said thousands of veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq now have a “tranquil and wonderfully peaceful place for recuperation.”

He reported that this site is one of only four prototypes in the entire VA System nationwide. The garden is also the first phase of the VPC’s ambitious plans for the park – an outdoor amphitheater for various activities, a running track, volleyball court and other activities and veterans tributes.

“We are breaking new ground here, literally and figuratively,” Mullin said.

“Not only is the approach to healing different, but the sheer number of veterans in need is staggering – several hundred thousand, a great many with physical, emotional and other severe disabilities.”

Merle Mullin introduced the legendry Debbie Reynolds, who gave an emotional account of how she was affected by her three trips to visit troops in Korea as a 17-year-old, which she called “the most amazing experience of my life.” The actress-singer called the garden “beautiful” and offered her support for veterans.

In addition, two veterans took the stage to acknowledge how the VA’s new alternative therapies have positively changed their lives.

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ship Program, which promotes the appropriate use of antibiotics for hospitals in the UCLA Health System.

According to Uslan, the public can also play a role in reducing the threat of antibiotic resistance, and he suggests the following: 1) Those seeing their doctor for a cold or flu should discuss the use of antibiotics.

If it’s a viral infection, antibiotics aren’t effective and will only add to the problem of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics are appropriately prescribed only for bacterial infections.

2) If a doctor determines a patient does not have a bacterial infection, they should not pressure the doctor to prescribe antibiotics. Instead, they should ask about methods to use to reduce their symptoms.

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3) Patients should take antibiotics exactly as prescribed by their physician, even if they feel better.

4) Patients should not save leftover antibiotics for the next time they become sick.

5) Never take antibiotics prescribed for someone else.

6) Do not assume that yellow or green mucus indicates a need for antibiotics. It is normal for mucus to get thick and change color during a viral cold.

7) The vast majority of sore throats do not require antibiotics. Only 5 to 15 percent of adult cases of sore throat are due to “strep.” If a doctor suspects strep throat, a patient should ask if a throat swab is appropriate.

For more information on antibiotic resistance, visit the UCLA Antimicrobial Stewardship Program website, www.asp.mednet.ucla.edu.

CHLA Patient Who Suffered Rare Disease Marks 10th Year Of Giving Back At age 13, Chris Graves was diagnosed with a rare and serious auto immune disease in the summer of 2002 known as Juvenile Dermatomyositis. In a short time, he developed a rash all over his body, scabs began appearing by his eyes, he experienced extreme muscle pain and couldn’t walk or move and could barely eat.

Rheumatologist Bracha Shaham, M.D., became Chris’ doctor when he came to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

Under her care, Chris improved over three months, went home for Thanksgiving and made a full recovery.

To give back to the hospital for care he received, Chris along with his family and friends returned to CHLA on Monday for the 10th consecutive year to bring a truckload of gifts and

play music for patients to brighten their holiday season.

Chris, along with his brothers David and Sean, recently formed their own pop rock band. The Graves Band has a song featured in the new movie New Year’s Eve, directed by Garry Marshall with an all-star cast that includes Robert DeNiro, Halle Berry and Jon Bon Jovi.

“We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Shaham for her expertise and insight in helping Chris,” said Chris’ mom, Joyce Graves.

“There were many bleak times along the way, but Dr. Shaham and the team helped us get through.”

For Christmas that year, with Chris still in a wheelchair, the family decided to deliver toys to patients on the unit where Chris received his care. The tradition continues.

SINGING IN THE HOLIDAYS—Beverly High will host a Holiday Music Festival on Wed. Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. in the KL Peters Auditorium.

Featured will be the Madrigals, Minnesingers and the Concert Choir. Tickets are $5 at the door. Pictured are the Madrigal singers.

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New Year’s Eve at The Belvedere THE TEEN SCENE—Teen BHEF met Tuesday to approve their revised by-laws and present awards of appreciation to Sandy West of The Beverly Hilton and Corrine Verdery of Oasis West. The Teen BHEF Board of Directors held their last meeting of the year on Monday. First row (from left): Teen BHEF Vice President Lucy Licht, Teen BHEF President Sammy Galen, Superintendent Gary Woods, Teen BHEF Treasurer Michelle Adams, and Teen BHEF Secretary Anton Saleh. Second row (from left): Tamara Dalah, Patricia Tobing, Alanna Montero, Allie Finer and Eduardo Ochoa. Third row (from left): Montero, Sara Neiman and Sammy Hopp. Fourth row (from left): Alanna Schenk, Paloma Bloch, Ariella Maman, Chloe Lahijani and Genevieve Javidzad. Fifth row (from left): Danielle Abramov, Michelle Abramov, Michelle Banayan and Josh Schenk. Sixth row (from left): Eileen Bagdasian, Rebecca Hakhamian, Daniel Partiyeli and Luis Ochoa. Seventh row (from left): Evan Rennie, Nick Kleerup, Jacob Jahr, David Rust and Matthew Hankin.

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From Goldberg: Zero based/priority budgeting, director of College Admissions and the G.A.T.E. Program.

From Boardmember Noah Margo: Beverly Vista Kindergarten shade structure and the 2012-2012 middle school dress code.

From Board Vice President Jake Manaster: Improved articulation between department chairs and grade level leaders at all five sites, training of

playground aides and equipment needs and a district-wide security plan including a Safety Resource officer presence.

From Boardmember Lisa Korbatov: Two reading specialists at the four K-8’s.

From Boardmember Lewis Hall: Seismic retrofitting at El Rodeo and BHHS, the placement of the $5 million settlement into a designated building fund and a freeze on all MTA related expenditures.

The first items from the parking lot will be on the Jan. 10 agenda.

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to school with my mom every day to Beverly Vista,” Bergher said. “When you say we’re going from seven to 70 bays, you’re increasing the traffic 10 fold. (Jim Falk Lexus) is the biggest Lexus facility on the Westside. How are you going to mitigate that?”

Jim Falk Lexus, which opened in Beverly Hills in 1996, has been working with the Planning Commission to create a project that would work within the neighborhood.

In the proposed plan, the building will be approximately 45 feet tall with 70 belowground service bays and 352 parking spaces.

The loading area was

BEVERLY HILLS mit to allow an off-site loading zone on Wilshire Boulevard and a zone text amendment to allow for tandem/compact parking and a portion of the parking area to be excluded from the definition of floor area.

Golich also said during the environmental review, two significant and unavoidable impacts were identified.

One was a short-term impact from construction and the other a cumulative noise impact generated by the combination of the dealership and other activities that occur in that area.

In order to proceed, the City Council will have to determine that the benefits of the dealership outweigh the impacts.

Approximately 10 meetings have taken place during the course of the planning of the project.

Through the three project previews, two planning commission subcommittee meetings and four formal public hearings, more than 100 conditions were imposed on the project to ensure adjacent residential properties are not impacted by Lexus operations.

The City Council will hold a hearing to listen to appeals against the proposed Jim Falk Lexus expansion at 7 p.m., Monday in the council chambers.

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moved to Wilshire Boulevard and the Lexus dealership will be responsible for putting a traffic signal at the corner of Wilshire and Maple and a center median on Maple to prevent traffic on South Maple Drive.

Planning Commissioner Noah Furie said with or without the traffic signal, traffic in the area is likely to go up approximately 12 percent.

For the first six months after the expanded dealership is open, it will be required to have an employee present to direct traffic.

City Planner Ryan Golich said the City Council will have to approve four entitlements for the project to go forward: a conditional use permit to allow auto sales and service, alley relocation, an encroachment per-

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A BEAUTIFUL MERGER—Executives from A Squared Entertainment and Tata announced a joint venture between the two companies at the Paley Center. A Squared Entertainment is based in Beverly Hills. Pictured (from left) Vijay Amritaj, Andy Heyward, Amy Heyward, Stan Lee, Elizabeth Daley, Jayant Pendharkar and S. Nagarajan.

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ion show, $400 for a membership drive and $500 towards philanthropic projects.

The Community Services Department budgets $25,000 annually for senior programs with $7,800 going towards senior nutrition and $17,200 going towards senior classes.

The majority of the funds for classes go towards the instructor, allowing the Community Services Department to offer classes for $1 for Beverly Hills residents and $2 for non-residents.

The one-time appropriation will come out of the General Fund reserves.

The Beverly Hills Active Adult Club

currently has 412 members, with 281 Beverly Hills residents and 131 nonresidents and the age range of the club is from 55 to 103.

The club raised close to $12,000 through two showcase fundraisers in 2008 and 2009 arranged by current club Vice President Ellyn Snowden.

They also created a cookbook–now on sale– which has raised $1,900 thus far.

Councilman John Mirisch said he felt it was great that the council was able to give additional funds to the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club.

“We do to little for our seniors, ($5,500) is almost embarrassingly little,” Mirisch said. “(It’s a problem in) our society, (this is the) least bit we can do.”

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Associates For Breast And Prostate Cancer Studies 22nd Annual ‘Talk Of The Town’ Gala Extravaganza

Shel & Cathy Bachrach-2011 Honorees

James Pickens, Jr., Shel Bachrach, Tom Arnold, Dr. Lawrence Piro & Billy Baldwin

ABCs’ President Gloria & John Gebbia

Patrick & Misha Wayne

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Jack & Elaine Lerman

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Dylan, Richard, Kimberly & Tristan Gebbia

Annie & Shelley Lehrer–Former Honorees

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Shelly & Donald Sterling– Owner of the L.A. Clippers

The Beverly Hilton was the site of the 22nd anniversary of ABC’s (Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies) Gala Celebration. Gloria Gebbia, president of the ABCs, thanked the close to 600 guests who attended for their generous support to eradicate these diseases. Co-chairing the event were Jack Lerman and Davida Lettiere.The Spirit of Hollywood award was presented to Shel and Cathy Bachrach. James Pickens, Jr., distinguished actor in Grey’s Anatomy received the Spirit of Hollywood award for his community involvement. Writer/producer/actor Tom Arnold was given the Spirit of Comedy award, dwarfed only by his many charitable endeavors. The Spirit of Entertainment award was presented to William Baldwin, well known for his charity work especially for breast cancer. Multiple Emmy-winner Jerry Penacoli was the host of the star-studded event. The room was rockin’n’rollin’ when singer-songwriter Thelma Houston performed. The audience was up and dancing when Gloria Gaynor sang I Will Survive among her hits. What a great way to have a wonderful time and eradicate these dreaded diseases.

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Lou Lazatin, president /CEO of St. John’s Health Center

Dick Haft & Millie Nixon

Seymour & Sherry Rosenblum –Past Honorees

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Linda & Peter Schlessenger

Don Slayton & Phyllis Parvin

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Gloria Gaynor & Thelma Houston, Jerry Penacoli, Gala Host ABCs’ Gala Entertainers

Gail & Roger Dauer

Marilyn & Herb Heller

Bob & Beverly Cohen

Dr. Nikolas Chubay & Stephanie Hibler

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Bert & Adelle Rosenbloom

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Barbara & Allison Clego

Dr. Howard & Roland Baer

Jerry Fields

Jay Markoff & Marylin Stampler

Bob & Kira Lorsch

Fred & Poppy Paulos

Louis & Lenore Alfano

Joyce & Stanley Black

Howard & Ruth Gilliam

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Kimberlee & Lonnie Duncan

Helen Rosen & Bob Bernard

Dr. Miles Cabot & Peggy Schuping

Rosanne & Bill Patterson

Arlene Montesano, Gordon Clune & Elizabeth An

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David & Barbara Egol

Janet Blasius & Arthur Kassel

Jake Bittan & Nancy Bittan

George & Astrid Metsos

March & Linda Schwartz

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Joni & Dr. Elliot Alpert–Past Honorees

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By Frances Allen pictures. or the past 23 years, one of the most eagerly awaited annual events of The Artist opened to rave reviews at Cannes and is constantly heard the Desert’s elegant glitz and glamour social season has been the Palm among the buzz to receive “Best Picture” at the Academy Awards. HazanaviSprings International Film Festival and its accompanying red-carpet, in- cius’ stop in Palm Springs on his way the Kodak Theater in Hollywood on Ostrigue-filled, black-tie Awards Gala featuring Hollywood’s becar night will only increase this film’s chances of refore-and behind-the-camera’s “A” list. ceiving this top honor.

The festival is one of the largest in North America and cur• “Every generation, the cinema has a few perrently draws more than 130,000 industry insiders and film fans formers who mesmerize audiences with an excepwho come together for 10 days of viewing of more than 200 tional blend of talent, versatility and grace.” These films from approximately 70 countries. The festival also preswords were spoken by Matzner in announcing that, ents a majority of the films submitted for consideration in the at the awards gala, Michelle Williams, who perBest Foreign Language category for the Academy Awards, formed brilliantly in the title role as Marilyn Monroe (where festival recognition is used as an effective Oscar camin My Week With Marilyn, will receive the Desert paign marketing tool), as well as a large number of American inPalm Achievement Award for acting. dependent and international features and documentaries makHow spot-on has this award been? Past reciping their world, North American or U.S. premieres. ients include Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway, For the past several years, the Awards Gala – presented by Marion Cotillard and Charlize Theron.

Cartier and emceed by the glamorous Mary Hart–fills the cav• Octavia Spencer, who played the irascible ernous Palm Springs Convention Center with more than 1,000 Minny in The Help, is the last of the awardees anguests and celebrities, for dinner and some very heavyweight nounced to date. She will receive the Breakthrough presentations. The planners of January’s gala, which will be Performance Award. held on Saturday, Jan. 7, expect a record turn-out again this Spencer is also a comedian and has been year. named as one of the “25 Funniest Actresses in HolAll the mega-celebrities — whether honorees or presenters lywood.”

—have not been announced yet, but the Film Festival, under Some previous winners of the Breakthrough the chairmanship of Harold Matzner, has doled out the names George Clooney will receive the Performance Award are Freda Pinto, Jennifer HudChairman’s Award. of seven of the event’s recipients, like son and Mariah Carey. enticing hors d’oeuvres served to whet • The upcoming awards the appetite before a gourmet meal. gala also marks a “first,” of • January’s Awards Gala will honor sorts, as the Film Festival George Clooney with its prestigious presents the film Young Chairman’s Award for his performances Adult with the Vanguard in The Descendants and The Ides Of Award, recognizing a film’s March, a political thriller he directed, procreative ensemble, includduced and co-wrote, as well as having ing actors Charlize Theron the staring role. and Patton Oswalt, director Clooney will join an impressive list of Jason Reitman and screenpast Chairman’s Award recipients, inwriter Diablo Cody. cluding Ben Affleck, Dustin Hoffman and • This is the first time the Nicole Kidman. festival has given more than • The also impressive, five-time one award to a celebrity.

Academy Award nominee Glenn Close, Reitman and Cody won a will receive the festival’s Career previous Vanguard Award in Achievement Award for her role in just 2008 for Juno, and in 2010, about every film in which she has apthe Film Festival honored peared.

Reitman with a “Best DirecAmong the names of past Career tor” award for Up In The Air. Achievement Award winners are Helen Charlize is also a returning Mirren, Clint Eastwood and Morgan honoree. She has previousFreeman. ly received a Desert Palm • All films are created with vision, Achievement Award for actsome a bit nearsighted, but others truly Michelle Williams in the title role as Marilyn Monroe in My Week With Marilyn. ing. groundbreaking. Recognizing a true revCast members from olutionary film, the upcoming festival will present acclaimed French filmmak- Young Adult, including Theron and Oswalt, director Reitman and screener, Michel Hazanavicius, with the Sonny Bono (he founded the Film Festival) writer Cody will attend to accept the award.

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By Frances Allen f it were any more mood altering it would be illegal. But you needn’t take my word for it, watch the faces of the audience as they leave the Plaza Theater in downtown Palm Springs after viewing a nearly three-hour performance of The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies featuring the big-“T” talent of professional performers who were born to the stage and haven’t left the “boards,” no matter that they are on the golden side of 60 years of age.

The Follies runs for about six months during season featuring the best of vaudeville and Broadway, with a change of headliner about every six weeks. Currently, the multitalented John Davidson (who is a young 70) is heading the cast through New Year’s Eve; he will be followed by Maureen McGovern and then The Diamonds.

While you will marvel at the talent of the performers who range in age from 58 to 82, you will also be amazed at the Broadway-style costumes, faithfully reproduced at a cost in excess of $1 million.

But, most of all, is the show-mustgo-on spirit. The enthusiasm is infectious.” For example, impresario and cofounder of the Follies, Riff Markowitz, has never missed a single performance as “the Follies man” in the 20-year history of the follies.

An example is 63-year-old Follies showgirl Greta Albritton, who broke her arm during a performance last month and had her forearm placed in a cast.

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That’s the definition of a “performer”—all you have to do is sit and enjoy. Your smile will thank you. ****** How do you measure the worth of a person? For some, worth is measured by the zeros before the decimal point on their account balances, and while this might appeal to a run-of-the-mill wealth manager, it doesn’t appeal to Jim Casey, president/CEO of Integrated Wealth Management. For him, a person’s value is measured more by the number of zeros in front of the decimal point written on checks written to charitable organizations to be used for improving the quality of life for the community of which we are all a part.

Since Casey took up partial residency in the Desert about six years ago, there have been a lot of zeros written in front of the decimal point on his checks.

Casey graduated from university with dual majors: business and psychology, giving him the skills to handle the finances and egos of high-net worth medical professionals and medical groups. This initial limited focus has now grown to representation of individuals and theatrical groups such as The Screen Actors Guild Foundation and the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists.

A passionate philanthropist, Casey

strongly believes in helping the communities in which he works and lives to flourish.

However, it is not just his financial resources that have enamored Jim Casey, right, and his the Desert partner Jason Altieri with Casey. He also gives of his time to numerous charities and organizations in the Desert as well as Los Angeles. His commitment runs deep, he is a board member of Desert Aids Project and a major ($1 million) sponsor of their annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala. To these duties, Casey and his partner, Jason Altieri, have been named chairs of the Palm Springs Art Museum’s “Meet the Museum” event, the museum’s major membership recruitment drive.

With all this, it is no wonder that Casey was presented last week with a well deserved star—number 339—on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars; and in keeping with his humility, Casey’s star reads “Jim Casey, philanthropist” … not financier. ****** “No man stands so tall as when he

stoops to help a child.” If Abraham Lincoln was right, and I believe he was, than there will be a lot of six-foot-plus men and women in the Desert next Jan. 8-10 for the Childhelp Celebrity Golf Invitational hosted by Cheryl Ladd and John O’Hurley.

The festivities begin on Sunday, Jan. 8 with a ’50s theme pairings party and dinner at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, the event’s host hotel.

On Monday, players will be transported to either the ultra-exclusive, privately-owned (by Larry Ellison) Porcupine Creek or the top-tier Indian Wells Golf Resort. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on the course, with dinner and entertainment to follow that evening at the Hyatt Grand Champions.

On Tuesday, the players will switch courses so that each golfer will have the experience of playing both courses, particularly Porcupine Creek, which has hosted world leaders and dignitaries since it was build by then billionaire, Tim Blixseth, about 15 years ago.

Tuesday night the Childhelp Ball takes place at the Hyatt with dinner and a performance by The Sensations.

All proceeds go to support Childhelp, the organization founded in 1959

by Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Federson to provide prevention and treatment of child abuse. But space is limited, with only 72 players and 18 celebrities on each course each day.

For information about tickets and sponsorship, contact Childhelp at 760674-9400. CD

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able will also be integral in National Environmental Protection Act litigation on behalf of the district, should the Metro board vote to put the tunnel under the high school. “(We) have to have this run through March because there are too many balls in the air,” Korbatov said. “(But) should MTA take the right decision, then all of this stops.”

In a letter to Korbatov from Venable employee Scott Gluck detailed some of the work Venable has done since being hired.

“Venable has actively worked on educating federal lawmakers and agencies as to the reasons why the Santa Monica Location is superior to the Constellation Location,” Gluck wrote.

“We have had many meetings with elected officials and their staffs – particularly those from the relevant authorizing and appropriating committees – and are working hard to both educate them regarding the merits of the Santa Monica Location as well as secure legislative language that would

achieve the School District’s objectives.

“We have also actively engaged the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), who ultimately will be responsible for approving the Final EIR/EIS.” Board President Brian Goldberg said the district has a three-pronged approach to fighting the subway tunnels under Beverly High, one scientific, one legal and one political.

Venable, he said, is an “important prong” of the MTA strategy.

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Alex Cherniss said through written notice, either party can terminate the agreement at any time.

Venable is paid $15,000 a month.

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Hall said he voted against the item because he hasn’t seen Phase 1. Also, the overtime is sizeable cost for the compressed schedule is $33,000 and he said he wasn’t convinced there was a need for the compressed schedule at all.

Chief Facilities Official Nelson Cayabyab said if they did

not compress the schedule, there is a chance the information regarding the sub-surface investigation would not be available prior to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Metro Westside Subway Extension’s release.

In an automated letter sent out by the district, Board President Brian Goldberg said the community was “at a cross roads” and this work will be vital to fighting the MTA. “The Metro seismic reports have cast a cloud of seismic uncertainty over the entire west side of Beverly Hills and surrounding communities impacting hundreds of properties, thousands of residents, workers and guests,” Goldberg wrote.

“The Beverly Hills High School investigation is the only effort underway by any public agency to lift this cloud.

“The district’s primary interest is in the safeguarding of our students and assets, but is also very mindful that the actions being taken to challenge the Metro seismic reports will have an impact throughout the community.”

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ANOTHER B I RT H D AY ! ?

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are 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); Dr. Mel Through the years, I’ve been to so many charitable events but Goodman, Denise Jaffe, Chris Evert, Samuel Jackson, Ray Romano and Jeanne Reynolds (Dec. 21); Nooshin Meshkaty, Sherry Dodd, and Hector Elizondo (Dec. 22), and belatedly to Diane Anderson (Oct. 29). never one that had a show as fabulous as the one I went to Satur-

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day night at The Beverly Hilton to launch the Andrea Bocelli Foundation. To say it was spectacular would be an understatement.

The world’s highest selling solo classical musician, Andrea Bocelli, launched his foundation with an event produced by Jo Champa and Studiomusica USA, and presented by the Grammy Museum Foundation. The intimate evening included a concert starring Andrea Bocelli himself, accompanied by Carlo Bernini, David Foster, Heather Headley and Anna Maria Martinez.

ANDREA BOCELLI FOUNDATION–On hand at The Beverly Hilton for the gala launch of Andrea Bocelli Foundation were (from left): Veronica Berti, Studiomusica USA Managing Director Marco Marchesi, Andrea Bocelli, Foundation President Laura Biancalani, Jo Champa, and Belstaff's Manuele Malenotti. Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images

Bocelli’s longtime girlfriend, Veronica Berti, who is expecting their child and is also the foundation’s VP, welcomed the guests.

The foundation, led by President Laura Biancalani, is a grant making body, aimed at providing funding, promotion and support to a range of initiatives and causes to deliver tangible results for people most in need. Two types of programs will be supported– those that alleviate poverty and those which help people overcome barriers caused by illness, discomfort or disability with innovative and original projects. Bocelli spoke about what the Foundation was attempting to accomplish. He read a portion of Dante in Italian which was translated by close friend, model Jo Champa.

Bocelli presented the first Foundation Award, a Girard-Perregaux World Timer timepiece, to a surprised iconic music producer Quincy Jones. The GP World Timer chronograph features the worldwide time zones with day and night indicator and a black leather strap.

Following the presentation, Bocelli performed a number of renowned songs including Ave Maria, Amazing Grace, More, Christmas Song, and New York, New York accompanied by Carlo Bernini and David Foster. Anna Maria Martinez performed Ebben Ne Andro Lontana, along with Tace il labbro and Time To Say Goodbye with Andrea. Additionally, Heather Headley sang a beautiful rendition of Over The Rainbow and a duet of The Prayer with the maestro. The show also featured a surprise performance from Michael Bolton of When A Man Loves A Woman, who also wowed the audience. The inaugural event included a live and silent auction and was made possible by Studiomusica USA, Jo Champa, M Staff, Guess, Saban Charitable Support Fund, Almud, Girard-Perregaux, and The Grammy Museum… One of the live auction items, to have dinner at his home in Tuscany, started a bidding war… Two couples won… One couple paid $45,000 and then he contributed another evening to the runners up for $43,000.

The Grammy Museum pays tribute to music’s rich cultural history, this one-of-a-kind, 21st Century Museum, explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music–the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process, and the history of the premier recognition of excellence in recorded music – the Grammy Award.

BEVERLY HILLS BID PACKAGE NO. 12-15

Department of Public Works & Transportation - Project Administration, CITY OF 345 Foothill Road, BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hills, CA 90210, PUBLIC WORKS & telephone number 310TRANSPORTATION - 288-2823.

The bid PROJECT package including plans ADMINISTRATION and specifications may 345 FOOTHILL ROAD also be viewed on, and BEVERLY HILLS, downloaded from the CALIFORNIA 90210 City’s web site: www.beverlyhills.org: LEGAL NOTICE shortcuts: bid informaBIDS WANTED tion: bid number 12-15.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HVAC UNIT REPLACEMENT & INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS The City of Beverly Hills ("City") hereby requests sealed bids for the materials, supplies, equipment or services set forth herein, subject to all conditions outlined in this Bid Package, including: SECTION 1: NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Notice Inviting Bids a.

Date of Request: December 16, 2011

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Bid Number: 12-15

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Item Description: Removal of existing and installation of new HVAC units for the Data Center and interior improvements at the Information Technology Department, located in Level “B” at 444 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. d.

Obtaining Bid Documents: A copy of the Bid Package may be obtained by mail or in person from the

Class B-1 or other appropriate license classification under the State Contracting Code at the time the contract is bid. Failure to possess such license may render the bid non responsive and bar the award of the contract to that non responsive Bidder.

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Liquidated Damages: There shall be a $500.00 assesse.

Bid Opening: ment for each and every Thursday – January calendar day work 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. remains undone after date fixed for complef.

Due Date and tion.

Location for Submittals: Sealed i. Prevailing Wages: bids will be received at In accordance with the all times during normal provisions of Sections business hours prior to 1770 et seq., of the the Bid Opening, at the Labor Code, the City Clerk’s Office, 455 Director of the Industrial North Rexford Drive, Relations of the State of Room 190, Beverly California has deterHills, CA 90210. All bids mined the general premust be in writing and vailing rate of wages must contain an original applicable to the work to signature by an author- be done. The Contractor ized officer of the firm. will be required to pay to Electronic bids (i.e., all persons employed on telephonic, FAX, etc.) the project by the are NOT acceptable. All Contractor sums not bids shall clearly contain less than the sums set on the outside of the forth in the documents sealed envelope in entitled "General which they are submit- Prevailing Wage ted: BID PACKAGE 12- Determination made by 15: INFORMATION the Director of Industrial TECHNOLOGY HVAC Relations pursuant to UNIT REPLACEMENT California Labor Code, & INTERIOR Part 7, Chapter 1, Article IMPROVEMENTS. 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1." These docug.

Contractor's ments can be reviewed License: In accordance in the office of the City with provisions of Clerk or may be Section 3300 of the obtained from the State.

California Public Contract Code, the City j. Prebid Conference has determined that the Date and Location: A Contractor shall pos- mandatory pre-bid consess a valid California ference will be held on Contractor's License Thursday, January 5,

2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Information Technology Department, located at 444 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills 90210.

shall be on the City's Trustee Sale No. 752583CA tial publication of the Notice of standard proof of insur- Loan No. 0021634118 Title Sale) reasonably estimated to Order No. 110455667-CA-MAI be set forth below. The amount ance form.

n. Time of Completion: The contractual complek.

Bid Security: tion time shall be 90 calEach bid shall be endar days from the date accompanied by bid of Notice To Proceed. security in the form of a cashier's check, certi- o.

Retention: In fied check or bid bond in accordance with the conthe amount of 10% of tract, ten percent (10%) the total bid amount. All of any progress payment cashier's checks or cer- will be withheld as retentified checks must be tion. Pursuant to Section drawn on a responsible 22300 of the Public bank doing business in Contract Code, at the the United States and request and expense of shall be made payable the Contractor, securities to THE CITY OF BEV- equivalent to the amount ERLY HILLS. Bid withheld may be depositbonds must be issued ed with the City or with a by a bonding company state or federally charlicensed to do business tered bank as the in the State of escrow agent, and City California.

Bids not shall then pay such monaccompanied by the eys to the Contractor. required bid security Refer to the contract for shall be rejected. Cash further clarification. and personal or company checks are NOT p.

Contact Person: acceptable. The City A bidder or potential shall return the bid bidder who has a prosecurity checks of cedural question may unsuccessful bidders to call Alan Schneider at them when the success- telephone number 310ful bidder ("Contractor") 288-2823. A substanenters into the Contract tive question must be with the City. submitted in writing and a copy of that l. Payment Bond and question plus a written Performance Bond: A response to it will be Payment Bond and a emailed or mailed to all Performance Bond, parties who have each in the amount of obtained a bid package.

100% of the contract amount, will be required THE CITY OF BEVERLY of the Contractor.

HILLS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT m. Insurance: Upon ANY BID OR ALL BIDS award of contract, con- AND TO WAIVE ANY tractor will be obligated INFORMALITY OR to file certificates of IRREGULARITY IN ANY insurance evidencing BID. ANY CONTRACT coverage as specified in AWARDED WILL BE the bid documents and LET TO THE LOWEST in a form acceptable to RESPONSIVE AND the City. The certificates RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.

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by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 12-152011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEAR-RENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P902013 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2011

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Page 30 | December 16, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1338608-03 APN: 4340-024-107 TRA: LOAN NO: Xxxxxxxxxx6699 REF: Cohen, Ebrahim IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 05, 2012, at 9:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 21, 2006, as Inst. No. 20062579864 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Ebrahim Cohen, Deborah Cohen Who Aquired Title As Ebrahim Cohen and Deborah Suzanne Cohen, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 930 N Doheny #210 W Hollywood CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $413,630.96. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: MonFri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221.

Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 920229004 Dated: December 14, 2011. (R-398246 12/16/11, 12/23/11, 12/30/11) —————————— Order No: 106000728 TS No: E08-11111 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 2/3/2009, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR

PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as “Lien”), recorded on 2/6/2009 as instrument number 09-170090 in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 8/13/2010 as instrument number 101130835 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1367.1 and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 4/18/1980 as instrument number 80392388, WILL SELL on 1/6/2012, 9:00 A.M. Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA. a public auction to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the above referenced Lien.

The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): Garrett Richard Bell, a single man. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property is purported to be: 960 N Larrabee St. #122, West Hollywood CA 90069, APN 4339-015-108. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale is: $18,603.59. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or the endorsee as a matter of right.

Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien, advances thereunder, with interest as provided in Declaration plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN “AS-IS” CONDITION. Witkin & Neal, Inc. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party’s rights against the real property only. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 1367.4(c)4: “A non judicial foreclosure sale by an associa-

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P U B L I C N OT I C E S tion to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale.” Dated: 11/30/2011 Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee 5805 SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 670 VAN NUYS, CA 91411 (818) 8458808 By: Susan Paquette Trustee Sales Officer THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For sales information, call 714-5731965 or go to www.priorityposting.com P902451, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 11-518171 INC Title Order No. 110375874-CA-BFI APN 5531-005-016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/13/07.

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 01/05/12 at 9:00 am, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/16/07 in Instrument No. 20071920682 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: Darren Nishimoto, a Single Man, as Trustor, in favor of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the IndyMac INDA Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-AR8, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AR8 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated November 1, 2007, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 1201-1203 POINSETTIA DRIVE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit:

$972,125.00 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. DATE: 12-12-11 Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (866) 260-9285 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)627-8803 HYPERLINK "http://www.aztectrustee.com" www.aztectrustee.com For Trustee’s Sale Information Call 714-573-1965 HYPERLINK "http://www.Priorityposting.co m"http://www.Priorityposting. com P907236 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2011 —————————— Title No. 4994997 ALS No. 2011-4166 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT OF A LIEN, DATED APRIL 15, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On 1/10/2012, at 9:00 AM, ASSOCIATION LIEN SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to a certain lien, recorded on April 18, 2008, as instrument number 20080683512, of the official records of Los Angeles County, California. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, OR A CASHIERS CHECK at: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA The street address and other common designations, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8787 Shoreham Dr No 109, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Assessor's Parcel No. 5559006-026 The owner(s) of the real property is purported to be: Patricia Priso, a married woman as her sole & separate property subject to the effect of a Grant Deed dated March 03, 2009, executed by Patricia Priso, which purportedly conveys the land to Direct Money Source, Inc. recorded October 13, 2009 as instrument no.

20091549798 of official records, and the effect of a Grant Deed dated January 21, 2010 executed by Direct Money Source, Inc., which purportedly conveys the land to David M. Singui, a married man as his sole & separate property a 50% interest as a tenant in common recorded February 12, 2010 as instrument no. 20100200081 of official records, and the effect of a Grant Deed dated April 22, 2010, executed by David M. Singui, which purportedly conveys the land to Wilshire Real Estate Investors Association, LLC recorded August 24, 2010 as instrument no. 20101178271 of official records, and the effect of a Grant Deed dated December 22, 2010 executed by Wilshire Real Estate Investors Association, LLC, which purportedly conveys the land to Direct Money Source, Inc.

recorded February 25, 2011 an instrument no. 20110303936 of official records. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of a note, homeowner's assessment or other obligation secured by this lien, with interest and other sum as provided therein: plus advances, if any, under the terms thereof and interest on such advances, plus fees, charges, expenses of the Trustee and Trust created by said lien. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice Of Sale is $68,127.26. Payment must be in cash, a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state bank or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings & loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The real property described above is being sold subject to the right of redemption. The redemption period within which real property may be redeemed ends 90 days after the sale. The beneficiary of said Lien hereto executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.

Date: December 7, 2011 Association Lien Services, as Trustee P.O. Box 64750, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 2072027 By: Carter Hall, Trustee Officer P907499 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 453926CA Loan No. 0689248409 Title Order No. 966295 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-31-2006.

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 01-06-2012 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08-14-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06 1795906, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: GADI EMEIN MARRIED INDIVIDUAL, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied,

regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $5,050,628.34 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 709 N REXFORD DR BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4344003-020 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: 12/15/2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASIMIR NUNEZ, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.co m" www.priorityposting.com P904589 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 3120-40 Title Order No. 117410124-T01 APN 4345-008-028 TRA No. 0002410 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/03/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/06/2012 at 09:00AM, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, a California corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 08/07/2007 as Document No. 20071857592 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Capricorn 3 Development, LLC, a California limited liability company, as Trustor, in favor of Ledos, Inc. as to an undivided 15.9091% interest, Seaton Holdings, Inc. as to an undivided 4.5455% interest, Alex Trebek, Trustee The Gargoyle Productions, Ltd. DBPP as to an undivided 15.9091% interest, Donald Bergman, Trustee The Futura Investments, Inc. PSST as to an undivided

15.9091% interest, Rochelle E. Gluckstein as to an undivided 15.9091% interest, Robert Murphy, Trustee The Murphy Family Trust as to an undivided 11.3636% interest, Elizabeth Murphy as to an undivided 6.8182% interest, City National Bank C/F Robert Murphy Rollover IRA as to an undivided 4.5455% interest, Trust Company of America, C/F James A. Brinton #85657 as to an undivided 4.5455% interest and Nancy Palm & Norma J. Meade as to an undivided 4.5455% interest, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 28 IN BLOCK 167 OF BEVERLY HILLS, IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 72, PAGES 14 THROUGH 19, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Beneficiary Phone: (310) 2772588 Beneficiary: CABOT CAPITAL CORPORATION, a California corp., clo WEISSLAW, ATTN: ROBERT C. WEISS, 1801 CENTURY PARK EAST 16TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 800 North Linden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $2,552,531.59 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than their full credit bid.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 12/8/11 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 560 E. HOSPITALITY LANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 (909) 884-0448 Teresa M. Drake, Asst. Vice President P906862 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2011 —————————

BEVERLY HILLS Trustee Sale No. 750732CA Loan No. 5302401541 Title Order No. 110325641-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 0127-2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-30-2011 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02-06-2003, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 03-0362249, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: FARHOUSH GHODSIAN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, ALLIANCE MORTGAGE COMPANY DBA BNY MORTGAGE, IT'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $253,083.85 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1221 NORTH KINGS ROAD #302 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN Number: 5554-026-121 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 11-30-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee MARCO

P U B L I C N OT I C E S RIVERA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or www.priorityposting.com P902322 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/2011 ————————— Trustee Sale No. 448512CA Loan No. 3017028709 Title Order No. 755285 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04-062007. 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 01-05-2012 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04-182007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20070928414, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: SOHA DARDASHTI, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $453,090.11 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 435 NORTH PALM DRIVE 102 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4342-033-013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the bor-

rower(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: 12-02-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee JESSICA SNEDDEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.c o m " www.priorityposting.com P903511 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 749380CA Loan No. 0701955742 Title Order No. 110262516-CAMAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-06-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-06-2012 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-132005, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 05 2466899, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: FAHMI EL MENOUFI, A WIDOWER, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, A FEDERAL ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully

described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $991,883.17 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 9233 BURTON WAY #206 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4342-010-031 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: 12-07-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee MARCO RIVERA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P905225 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 747509CA Loan No. 0708476148 Title Order No. 110119611-CAMAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-20-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-06-2012 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-262006, Book , Page , Instrument 06 0191073, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: RANDY M. GAGAN, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regard-

ing title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,404,543.91 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 137 SOUTH CLARK DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 APN Number: 4333008-028 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: 12-06-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee MARCO RIVERA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.co m" www.priorityposting.com P904214 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 429391CA Loan No. 3010747826 Title Order No. 602115611 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1010-2006. 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 01-06-2012 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-27-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 06 2386569, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: TANIA DIANA BENAT-MONLA, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, 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 fed-

December 16, 2011 | Page 31 eral credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,590,537.67 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 200 SOUTH LA PEER DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 APN Number: 4333-002-038 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: 12-07-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEARRENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.co m" www.priorityposting.com P905054 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 247838CA Loan No. 3062949403 Title Order No. 723598 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-122006. 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 01-05-2012 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY

as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07-182006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06 1573849, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: ILANA RAYNES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,272,692.56 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 12751 MULHOLLAND DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 2385-023-003 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: 12-05-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P903626 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/2011

Page 32 | December 16, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1314228-03 APN: 5555-006-024 TRA: 01349 LOAN NO: Xxxxxxxxxx1899 REF: Hartman, Ena IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED June 12, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 22, 2011, at 9:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 23, 2006, as Inst. No. 06 1878627 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Ena Hartman, An Unmarried Person and Douglas Henri, A Married Man As His Sole And Separate Property, As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1155 N La Cienega Bv #104 W Hollywood CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $236,248.92. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 920229004 Dated: November 21, 2011. (R-396101 12/02/11, 12/09/11, 12/16/11) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-466524-LL Order #: 110418246-CA-GTI YOU

ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/8/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CANDELARIA A BRADSHAW, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 3/26/2007 as Instrument No. 20070691310 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/23/2011 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $407,863.54 The purported property address is: 837 N WEST KNOLL DR APT 114 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Assessor’s Parcel No. 4337-005-104 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.

Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-5731965 or Login to: www.priori t y p o s t i n g . c o m Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Ext. 3704 _______________________ _______________________ _____ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which

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P U B L I C N OT I C E S case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0016042 12/2/2011 12/9/2011 12/16/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 253563CA Loan No. 3018075220 Title Order No. 939071 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 0727-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-23-2011 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08-062007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20071848414, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: THOMAS HATCHARD CHASIN AND, WHITNEY C. CHASIN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,764,483.69 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 9124 JANICE PLACE BEVERLY HILLS AREA LOS ANGELES, CA 90210 APN Number: 4388018-024 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other

common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 11-28-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEARRENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P897603 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 750013CA Loan No. 3012541219 Title Order No. 110289042-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 0201-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-06-2012 at 11:00 A.M., CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02-082007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20070273917, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: RICHARD CASILLAS, 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 32 OF TRACT NO. 18064, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 473 PAGE(S) 27- 30, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,173,836.38 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 9811 SAN CIRCLE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4384021-003 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: 12-08-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASEY KEALOHA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4152574 12/16/2011, 12/23/2011, 12/30/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-468238-LL Order #: 110437396-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/26/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SHAWN JANET, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 11/1/2007 as Instrument No. 20072465262 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/6/2012 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $477,976.49 The purported property address is: 8787 SHOREHAM DR #908 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Assessor’s Parcel No. 5559-006-105 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.

Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-5731965 or Login to: www.priori t y p o s t i n g . c o m Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Ext. 3704 ______________________ ______________________ _______ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0016656 12/16/2011 12/23/2011 12/30/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 742249CA Loan No. 3011089400 Title Order No. 100305023-CAMAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/19/2006. 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 1/6/2012 at 09:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed

of Trust Recorded 09/27/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 06 2146654, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: BEVERLY WRIGHT A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $332,967.69 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 950 NORTH KINGS ROAD #162 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN Number: 5529-025-097 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 12/12/2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P903092 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2011

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1128 S. HOLT

B E V E R LY H I L L S A D J .

11666 Goshen Ave.

with valet, • Single lush garden • Single+Loft+11/2 Ba. surrounding pool, 310/479-8977 W E S T W O O D gym, elevator, etc.

(•)(•)(•)(•)(•) 1380 Midvale Ave. Central air/heat, Dishwasher, • • • • • • central air, balcony. • BRENTWOOD • fireplace, patio, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Call: 310/470-4474 922 S. Barrington Av. controlled access, • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • MID-WILSHIRE 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • pool, elevator, parking, Fireplace, balcony, 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. HOLLYWOOD Pool, elevator, laundry facility.

Sycamore Av. wet bar, dishwasher, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ controlled access, on- •1769-1775 310/312-9871 elevator, laundry facility, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath sight laundry, parking. B a c h e l o r Controlled access, covered garage.

Close to U.C.L.A. Balcony, controlled WEST L.A. laundry facility.

CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. 310/473-1509 access, parking, 1343 Carmelina Ave. Utilities Included.

818/669-1990 elevator, on-site laundry.

323/851-3790 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath BEAUTIFUL Close to shopping.

Close to Everything.

Bright, on-site In The HEART of 1 & 2 323/352-6255 B d r m . A p t ’ s BEVERLY HILLS BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE laundry, On-site * * parking. Close to Available 170 N. Crescent Dr. 8725 Clifton Way WEST L.A. transportation.

• • • • • • Newly Remodeled 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1433 Armacost Ave. • • •

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2 BDRM + 1 BATH With new carpets & tile floors, stove, fridge, private patio, parkig.

Pico / Robertson area.

By appointment only.

Call 323/244-9470

BEVERLY HILLS DUPLEX 8733 CLIFTON WAY 2 BEDROOMS 2 ND F LR , 2 C AR G ARAGE

Spacious 1,800 sq.ft.

Large living, formal d i n i n g / den, hardwd floors, new central air/ heat, elegant 2 new baths, backyard, patio.

Pool, a/c, balcony, 3830 Vinton Ave. • Dishwasher, • • Single • • • fridge, stove, laundry Walk-in closet, •• •• controlled access **CENTURY CITY** intercom entry, laundry rm., prkg., intercom • on-sight laundry, prkg. 2220 S. Beverly Glen facility, elevator, prkg.

Pool, sauna, fridge, entry, elevator.

Shown by 213/663-8513 • CHARMING & BRIGHT • C L O S E T O S H O P S dishwasher intercom appointment only.

• •S i n g l e• • • • Close to Cedars, entry, elevator, on-site C a l l 3 1 0 / 2 7 7 - 6 3 7 7 • • W E S T W O O D • • L o t s o f • • restaurants, shopping & R ESTAURANTS . laundry, parking.

310/385-9169 & transportation.

Character & Charm!

1409 Midvale Ave. 310/841-2367 •• • • • Alcove fireplace, fridge, • 310/246-3889 • Beverly Hills Adj. • • • • • • laundry facility, gated • WESTWOOD • • BRENTWOOD • • 2 Bedroom 10933 Rochester Ave. • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • parking, intercom L O W M O V E - I N ! 2 B d r m . + 2 B a t h 922 S. Barrington Av. • 2 Bath •• • entry and more.

• • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • •• 2nd floor unit, Jr . Executive • 310/552-8064 • “THE A/C, pool, intercom 51 Fireplace, balcony, hardwood floors, a/c, Spacious, balcony, MISSION” Rooftop jacuzzi with GHOST WRITING entry, laundry facility, • WESTWOOD • a/c, fireplace, pool, wet bar, dishwasher, 2-closets, laundry panoramic city views. elevator, parking. laundry facility, controlled access, room, parking.

Close to U.C.L.A. elevator, parking.

BEVERLY HILLS L.A.’S FINEST, MOST laundry fac., parking.

Please Call: 310/478-8616 140 S. Crescent Dr. LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL Close To U.C.L.A. CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. 310/600-6287

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• Large Unit • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

843 4 St. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. 1628 Westgate Ave. * * * * * * * * * * * *2 *Bd. * +11/2 Ba. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • OPEN HOUSE • Single • Sat. & Sun • Hardwood floors, Heated pool, balcony, a/c,

BEVERLY HILLS 1 B d r m . + 1 Bath 218 S. Tower Dr.

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1236 Amhearst Ave. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

SANTA MONICA • CONDO QUALITY • BRENTWOOD • th

11730 Sunset Blvd.

672 Kelton Ave.

Newly Remodeled 2 BDRMS + 2 BATHS 1236 Amhearst Ave. • Large Unit • Hardwood floors, new 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath kitchen, central air & Dishwasher, a/c, heat, laundry, parking. walk-in closet, wet Near Cedar Sinai and bar, controlled access, The Beverly Center. on-site parking Susann 310/560-4092 & laundry facility.

Michael 310/497-9193 310/820-8584

• • • • • • • • • • 1 Bedroom •• • • 1 Bath ••

BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS’

Dishwasher, a/c, Very Spacious, A/C, Bright, controlled access, walk-in closet, wet intercom entry, balcony, pool, elevator, on-sight laundry, prkg. bar, controlled access, Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom laundry fac., prkg.

Close to Cedars-Sinai, on-site parking entry, on-site Close To U.C.L.A. Beverly Center, & laundry facility. laundry, parking.

310/477-6856 shops, cafes 310/820-8584 Please Call: & transportation.

AGT • 310 770-4111 deck, gym, central air,

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818/669-1990

~ WEST ~ 417 S. Barrington Av. 6-Month Lease Avail.

BURTON WAY L O S A N G E L E S 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath wood blinds, granite * * * * * * 1 Bdrm.

1 Blk. East of Doheny • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. kitchen flrs.+counters, Every Extra Luxury: Hardwood floors, + 1 Bath custom cabinets, granite 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath pool, laundry facility, 1 BEDROOM Includes: stainless steel appl., Spacious & Bright. countertops, stone entry, Patio, stove, Clean, bright, nice size Fireplace, balcony, controlled access, prkg. pool, health club, spa. fireplace, lrg. private A/C, balcony, controlled access, a/c, laundry facility, apartments. Swimming Close to dishwasher, stove, patio, front yard washer/ • C l o s e t o U C L A • on-site laundry, prkg. subterranean prkg. dryer in unit, sub-prkg. 1350 S. Midvale Ave. 1307 Barry Ave. Brentwood Village. pool, laundry facilty wet bar, intercom entry, L.A., 90024 • 310/440-5051 • and gated garage. on-sight laundry, prkg. Near Whole Foods. Luxury 4-Unit Bldg. C o n t a c t M g r. : 310/473-1509 310/207-1965 310/477-0072 • 310/864-0319 • SMALL QUIET BLDG. VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE Call 310/276-9871 • 310/273-6124 • • 1675 Colby Ave.

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LARGE & LOVELY BEVERLY HILLS BH CONDO 2600+ S.F. 2 BD. + DEN + 2.5 BA. Large dining room, full security building with pool, gym & doorman. $5,500/MO. Call 310/433-3326 or 818/458-6188

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LARGE 3 BEDROOM DUPLEX APARTMENT Newly remodeled, hardwood floors, central a/c & heat, upper floor. $7,500/MO.

174 SWALL DRIVE 213/447-4832

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145 S. MAPLE

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Yard, laundry & parking.

*BEVERLY HILLS* FRENCH CHATEAU

342 N. PALM DR. 2ND FLOOR DUPLEX 2 BEDROOM + DEN 3bdrm. + 2bath + 1office + 2.5 BATHROOM

Upper with balcony, remodeled bathroom, Granite kitchen, marble dishwasher, laundry in floors, jacuzzi tub with unit, 2 parking spaces, separate steam shower. no showing on Saturdays Deluxe Unit. $4,250/MO. $3,400/MO. 9924 Durant Drive (Minimum 2 year lease) By appointment only 310/877-0125 WEST HOLLYWOOD LUXURY PENTHOUSE 3 BDRMS + 2.5 BATH Remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops.

New hardwood floors.

Large living room with floor to ceiling windows and breathtaking views.

Master suit with granite counters, private e l e vator entry to unit, central air, w/d hook-up Large patio off living/ dining rooms, pool, parking in gated subterranean garage.

Limited access bldg. $3,950/MO. Call 323/944-0270 Cell 310/351-0729

BEVERLY HILLS South Spalding Drive CHARMING SPACIOUS UPPER DUPLEX 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Unique unit with dining room, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, living room w/vaulted ceilings, wood beams/office, central air/heat, fireplace.

Possible appliances, enclosed balcony, secured 2-car garage. Located n e a r Roxbury Park. $4,200/MO.

By Appointment Only Call 310/399-2439

SOUTH MAPLE DR. Spacious 3 Bd.+2 Ba. Hrwd. flrs., granite ctrs., eat-in kitch., wet bar, balcony, lots of closet space, central air, 2-sub parking. $2,950/MO.

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BEAUTIFUL PENTHOUSE 2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA With locked elevator, private rooftop patio, large kitchen with new 310/653-2551 appliances and granite countertops, washer & BEVERLY HILLS dryer in unit, central Beautiful Well Lit air/heat, Subterranean 2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA parking. $3,750/MO. Front 3rd Floor Unit

3 BD. + DEN + 2 BA. Upgraded Duplex with hardwood floors $3,500/MO. throughout, 2 car garage, Call 213/804-3761 Like a private home. $4,250/MO. Leave a message for Sara: 310/497-1271

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

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

137 S. Maple Dr. $2,900/MO. Call 310/385-7188 1836 PARNELL AVE .

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

310/203-0422 GLORICE SOMEKH REALTY, INC.

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ

Remodeled DuplexUpper W/Large Private Balcony LARGE 3 BDRMS + Den + 2 New Bathrooms.

Dinning Room and Living Room. New Granite Kitchen.

Hardwood floors. Fireplace.

A/C, Oven, Refrigerator and Washer/Dryer in unit.

Near Beverly Center. On Lovely Quiet Street. NO PETS.

Great Neighborhood Balcony, A/C, fridge, stove and 2 parking. $2,100/MO. Call 310/652-7829 310/266-5178

————— *KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 all listings are on centurycityliving.com Valet and Guest Parking. Huge Heated Pool, Security Staff, Doorman & Houseman, Switchboard Tennis, Fitness Center Business Center

High Floor Partial Ocean Views. Huge Master Bedroom. Walk-in Closet Separate Stall Shower Renovate Stainless Steel Kitchen. Real Hardwood Floors. Heating & Air Conditioning Incl.

Valet or Self Parking Extra Storage.

1 BDRM, 1 BATH $2,950/MONTH

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PIANO FOR SALE RARE DISCOUNT FOR A RARE MAHOGANY PIANO President F.D.R's favorite Instrument Maker: HARDMAN.

818/422-3755

1931 Louis XV Baby Grand With Amazingly RICH Tones.

439 S. LE DOUX

Original Condition $4,999 Call 310/459-2326 Pacific Palisades

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 3 BDRM + 2 BATH LARGE 2 BD + 2 BA.

BEVERLY HILLS Adj.

BEAUTIFUL UPPER 2+2 Upper • $2,395 DUPLEX 2 Entrances, lrg living

WELL MAINTAINED BLDG.

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2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Spacious & Light. Hrwd.

Balcony, bar, fireplace, in dining, 2-a/c’s, ceiling New stove, central A/C fans, 2-entrances, laundry on each floor, prkg. No pets. QUIET,

Cell: 310/994-4122 Must see! 439 S. Rexford

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* SPACIOUS *

Professionally decorated. All new interior.

Hrwd., drapes, granite kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY hook-ups, hi-ceilings.

Also 2 Bdrm. • $2,490 Call for latest properties

310/271-6811

159 N. HAMILTON DR.

BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ DOHENY/OLYMPIC 9583 ALCOTT ST. 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,950

elevator, 2-car parking.

Great manager on-site Sorry No Pets. $2,200 & Up Call 310/278-6640 Balcony, central air/heat

hardwood floors, 2 car parking and strorage.

BEVERLY HILLS

Hardwood floors in living room / dining room pool, 2 parking in tandem, Near Cedar Sinai. $1,800/MO. By appointment only.

Call 323/244-9470

GARAGE & ESTATE SALES

GRANDMOTHER & AUNT’S ESTATE SALE

Items from 1910-2011 PLUS 40 years of hoarding, hundreds of items still in box, everything you can imagine.

Fri. 12/16 to Sun 12/18 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 7:30 am - 4 pm 1 BDRM, 1 BATH Ground floor unit with 11937 PALMS AVE. enclosed private patio.

LA, CA 90036 Hardwood floors formal (NE corner of Palms & Inglewood) dining, granite kitchen w/appliances, convenient BRENTWOOD parking and laundry GRAND in secured building.

ESTATE SALE $1,600/MO. • Sat & Sun • Close to all!

Available Furnished 12/17 & 12/18 Call 310/278-1365 10am-4pm or 310/666-8018 Finest Quality Only! or 310/666-2169 Vintage & Antique, Asian, French, English.

Furniture, rugs, PRIME LOCATION accessories & BEVERLY HILLS good jewelry.

118 S. Cliffwood Av. & BRENTWOOD • 90049 • L U X U RY U N I T S E VERYTHING MUST GO! • SINGLES RICED T O SELL! P • 1 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS

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

1259 S. Camden Dr.

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Shown by appointment

310/849-3858

$2,950/MONTH

310/966-1014

‘66 FORD MUSTANG 289 COUPE

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White, great interior condition, runs and drives excellent, completely stock, minor damage.

BEST OFFER Call: 323/656-7971

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Choice location Near Beverly Center,CedarsSinai, Restaurants, Etc. No Pets. $2,250/MO. Shown By Appointment.

Hardwood flrs/Carpets

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From $1,500-$2,200

AUTOS FOR SALE

1 Bdrm, 1 Bath Largest 1 bed in Cent City Totally Renovated Stainless Steel Appliances Granite Counters.

Real Hardwood Floors Huge 250 sq. ft. Pvt Patio Luxurious Baths Large Walk-in Closet

BEVERLY HILLS 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATHS $2,850/Month 1,500 + S.F. PENTHOUSE Beverly & Palm Hardwood Floors

CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC 8426 WEST 4TH STREET 8544 BURTON WAY CENTURY WOODS $2,950/MO. CALL 310/273-6770 For Sale Call: 323/653-8428 or 323/653-6100 See our Ad Sec. 270

BRENTWOOD VILLAGE AREA

• Attractive Single • Art-deco style bldg. w/ intercom entry+attractive main lobby. Lovely courtyard pool. Full kitchen.

Laundry fac. • $995 RIMMA: 323/653-3112 RADU: 310/826-4380

NOTICE— Fictitious WATER+GAS+ELECTRIC INCLD name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious busiClose to shops+dinning ness name statement must of Brentwood Village. be filed before that time. The Art-deco style bldg. w/ filing of this statement does intercom entry+attractive not of itself authorize the use main lobby. Lovely court- in this state of a fictitious yard pool. Kitchenette. business name in violation of the rights of another under Laundry fac. • $895 federal, state, or common WATER+GAS+ELECTRIC INCLD law (See Section 14400, et RIMMA: 323/653-3112 seq., Business and RADU: 310/826-4380 Professions Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011144337 The following is/are doing business as: PACIFIC COAST LACROSSE OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION 401 Carroll Canal, Venice, CA 90291; Gary Greenbaum 401 Carroll Canal, Venice, CA 90291; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 12, 2007: Gary Greenbaum; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 07, 2011; Published: December 16, 23, 30, 2011, January 06, 2012 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011144388 The following is/are doing business as: 1) THE COTSWOLD GROUP 2) COTSWOLD KITCHEN AND BATH 3) COTSWOLD INTERNATIONAL IMPORTS 223 S. Stanley Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; David J. Bennett 223 S. Stanley Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 20, 1996: David J. Bennett; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 07, 2011; Published: December 16, 23, 30, 2011, January 06, 2012 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011144411 The following is/are doing business as: RALEIGH APARTMENTS 5123 Raleigh St., Los Angeles CA 90004; 5123 Raleigh St., LLC 321 S. La Peer Dr., 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 1964: Seymour Cohen, Member; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 07, 2011; Published: December 16, 23, 30, 2011, January 06, 2012 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011144412 The following is/are doing business as: WESTLAND BUILDING 1234 W. 7th St., Los Angeles, CA 90017; 1234 W. Seventh St., LLC 321 S. La Peer Dr., 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 1954: Seymour Cohen, Member; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 07, 2011; Published: December 16, 23, 30, 2011, January 06, 2012 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011144646 The following is/are doing business as: MATHNASIUM OF HANCOCK PARK 5164 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Younified Learning, LLC 1410 Stanford Dr., Glendale, CA 91205; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Samir Younis, Manager; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 07, 2011; Published: December 16, 23, 30, 2011, January 06, 2012 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011144495 The following is/are doing business as: 1) EASY LOANS 2) EASY FUNDING 3) EASY LOANS AND FUNDING 4) STAR FUNDING 8750 W. Olympic Blvd. #570, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Guitta Karubian 8750 W. Olympic Blvd. #570, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Guitta Karubian; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 07, 2011; Published: December 16, 23, 30, 2011, January 06, 2012 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011133458 The following is/are doing business as: CAMDEN COMMERCIAL 433 N. Camden Dr. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; TD Gallery, Inc. 433 N. Camden Dr. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 01, 2011: George Ivakhnik, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011133467 The following is/are doing business as: 1) VALET DETAIL SERVICE 2) YOUR CAR VALET 1145 Yale St. #1, Santa Monica, CA 90403; Your Valet, Inc. 1145 Yale St. #1, Santa Monica, CA 90403; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 18, 1996: Daniel Ian Weiss, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011133468 The following is/are doing business as: ELGY PRODUCTIONS 650 Westbourne Dr. #109, West Hollywood, CA 90069; Audrey Evans 650 Westbourne Dr. #109, West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Audrey Evans; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: November 25, December 02, 09, 16, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011135528 The following is/are doing business as: WOLF AND ASSOCIATES 115 N. Doheny Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; RWW Holdings LLC, A California Limited LIability Company, A Delaware Limited LIability Company 115 N. Doheny Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 21, 2011: Rosalie Rubaum, Manager; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 21, 2011; Published: December 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011132483 The following is/are doing business as: WEST HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL 9000 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; Monica Revel DVM A Veterinary Corp. 11800 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Monica Revel, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 15, 2011; Published: December 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011133273 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DAVE NELSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS 2) TELECOMMUNICATIONS LOS ANGELES 3) DN(T) 4) FONE GUY 5) FONEGUY 6) THE FONE GUY 7) TLA CONSULTING 2219 W. Olive Ave. #193, Burbank, CA 91506-2648; Dave Nelson 657 D Laveta Terrace, Echo Park, CA 90026-4370; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 1995: Dave Nelson; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: November 16, 2011; Published: December 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011144721 The following is/are doing business as: FAIRE 775 S. Windsor Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90005; Sabine Volel 775 S. Windsor Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90005; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 2011: Sabine Volel; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 07, 2011; Published: December 16, 23, 30, 2011, January 06, 2012 LACC N/C ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011146142 The following is/are doing business as: KOUPONZZ 9461 Charleville Blvd. #107, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Igal Ganon 217 N. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is con-

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FIGHTING AGAINST HUBRIS Why bother to record history?

A practical answer is that the exploits, successes and disasters of the past can help guide us through today. We get from this the saying, “Those who fail to study history are doomed to repeat it,” meaning repeating the failures of the past.

So many of our traditions are based on both successes and failures, it’s nearly impossible to name them all. Many derived from wars and conflicts. Hanukkah, which is celebrated next week, commemorates the Maccabean victory over the Seleucid dynasty of Syria culminating in the rededication of the Second Temple. (Oh, yes, that one – one of the ones the Palestinians deny existed.) The restoration of religious purity spawned this annual celebration for the Jewish people.

This month we also noted the anniversary of the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. No scholar or Congressional committee has ever been able to “pin the blame” on anyone.

The blame was so widespread practically every American could be blamed for the surprise.

Those who study it most can only conclude that we just simply never believed it would happen.

Same with 9/11.

Maybe there was a single culprit in all this – hubris. Certainly that describes our complacency before 9/11. Many American military leaders in 1941 simply concluded, as did one admiral, “The Jap[anese] won’t attack us. We’re too strong.” Obviously, Antiochus thought he could trample the traditional Jewish religion, conquer Jerusalem, defame the Temple and get away with it.

All were proven wrong.

Is there a difference between undisciplined ambition and hubris? Maybe. Probably.

Ambition is what drives you to succeed. Hubris is the fall you take when you go too far or ignore circumstances.

As for modern American hubris, we just lost a stealth drone over Iran. Our military said it malfunctioned. The truth is now disclosed that the Iranians actually hacked the computer controls and simply ordered the thing to land safely at one of its airfields. The vulnerability was known, but “hubris” told our military, “The Iranians can’t do it.” Wrong again. They did it and now they have our plane.

Hubris strikes all of us. It is a true human failing.

POLICE BLOTTER BURGLARY Occurred between 5 p.m. on 12/5 and 8 a.m. on 12/6 in 300 block of N. Maple Dr. Unknown suspect entered secured rear gate of construction site, accessed rear door of residence and stole property.

Loss $18,000 Occurred between 5:30 and 11:30 p.m. on 12/5 in 300 block of S. Crescent Dr. Unknown suspect pried open rear door window of residence, entered and stole property.

Loss $2,200 Occurre at 11:45 a.m. on 12/9 in 9600 block of West Olympic Blvd.

In Beverly Hills, we truly are blessed with prominence and wealth far surpassing most of the world. Does that expose us to the hubris of our own success? Of course.

As a nation, we are today bound up in hubris. We believe we can borrow and spend endless amounts of money without consequences. We continue to believe that despite clear evidence from Europe that this does not work. When will we recognize that a government that spends incessantly with no regard to the actual cost will doom its nation to decline and collapse? We are in that decline. We have a leadership that urges us to spend more with no regard for its cost or consequences. Our leadership tells us to keep it up despite zero evidence it does anything other than impoverish us. It continues to strip our people of the resources to pursue ambition— to build businesses, employ people in productive work, and to improve our nation. Instead, it creates a monolith of “government” that sucks dry every well of resources it can locate in order to keep itself growing. All the while it imposes more burdens on our daily activities in the name of some cause of theirs.

That kind of hubris leads to disaster. It always does. Whether it was ancient Athens overreaching to invade Syracuse or Great Britain trying to impose a socialist state on itself while maintaining a position of dominance in the world, it does not work. It will not work for us.

There are other powers coming into their own. They are just as susceptible to that hubris as we are, but that is really irrelevant. We must take care of our own house.

Before the Maccabees recovered the Second Temple, it was lost. Before we won World War II, we lost our fleet and over 3,000 dead in two hours. Before we got Osama bin Laden, we lost the twin towers and thousands of people.

The history is there for us to read. We tend to ignore it, but history will catch up with us and hubris will inflict its damages.

As we celebrate our holiday season, we should pause for a moment of humility. We should ask ourselves, “Where are we headed?

What makes us think we are immune to the immutable?”

After we take that pause, let us nonetheless celebrate this time and this year. Happy Hanukkah. That was a good outcome. Our problems will keep a little longer.

Suspect: Male Hispanic, 35, 5'08'', 175, black hair–observed exiting open garage door but when confronted by witness, fled on bicycle.

Loss $2,000 ASSAULT Occurred about 11:40 p.m. on 12/8 in 9400 block of W. Olympic Blvd. Suspect threw bag with hard object at victim’s face and mouth.

IDENTITY THEFT Occurred on 12/3 in 300 block of N. Maple Dr. Unknown suspect made transactions using victim’s credit card accounts.

Occurred between midnight and

5 p.m. on 12/9 in 9900 block of Durant Dr. Unknown suspect obtained victim’s identifying information, opened multiple credit and cell phone accounts.

GRAND THEFT Occurred at 10:27 a.m. on 11/29 in 9800 block of S. Santa Monica Blvd. Suspect #1: Male Black, 5'07'', 200, black hair. Suspect #2: Male Hispanic, 6'00'', 160, blonde/strawberry hair, brown eyes–entered location, ordered clothing, then charged items to room on credit card which was declined after they had left with merchandise.

Loss $10,320

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Rabbi Jacob Pressman A BIG TIP FOR RESTAURANTS I have a big tip for the hardy souls who own and run the restaurants. You are providing a service for millions who like nothing more than a good meal prepared for them and served to them. Their variety offers the public mealtime experiences for every taste. However, they run the risk of providing an atmosphere in their establishments which can turn this convenience into a nightmare.

Let us say that six people, relatives and or friends, gather round the carefully set table. They find that at the tables near them patrons are speaking loudly because at the other tables people have to do so to be heard. Very quickly as the tables fill up the noise level builds up and soon one has a room full of well-dressed people screaming at one another in order to be heard, and not always succeeding. By the end of two hours of good food and excellent service, patrons are worn out from shouting. As they leave the restaurant and go for their cars in the relative quiet of the public thoroughfare, they are happy to be going some place, any place, quiet. What a pity!

Humbly, I suggest the following to the restaurant owner: get rid of your beautiful tile or hardwood floor, and replace it with carpeting. Have acoustic tile on your ceiling, and soft surfaces on your walls. Yes, these are more expensive and need careful cleaning, but they make a great difference. Then, bravely place on each table a beautiful message card, which says something like: “Dear cherished patron. Thank you for choosing us. Please note that this room is a quiet room, made for soft conversations. If the patrons at the next tables can hear what you are saying, you may be speaking too loudly and spilling personal secrets. If they are drowning you out, beg the waiter to inform them discretely of the place’s policy. If all this results in an ambiance of pleasant relaxation, then the next time you choose a place to dine, you will return here. Instead of leaving and vowing: “We’re not coming here any more!” You will say: “Let’s do it again!”

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 16). You’ll benefit from a holistic approach to living. Adjustments in diet and your choice of entertainment has a profound effect on unrelated areas such as your professional and romantic life. Education figures prominently into the year. Financial risk will bring a February reward. Your family expands in June. Taurus and Scorpio people adore you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You never stop improving. Your commitment to making life for you and yours better will be the driving force behind your choices for the next three days.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Rules and contracts may be restrictive, but those restrictions may not be enforced. People deal with other people–not with paper. Agreements come together outside of the norm.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People around you may use sarcasm so they don’t have to show their true emotions. Your compassion will help you see beyond what’s being said and understand the deeper emotional implications.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You won’t be met with rejection, but your ideas may be confronted with indifference. That’s almost worse than a strong “no” if you let it hang you up in limbo land. Move forward with velocity.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Your ability to help others depends on seeing how they really need help and–perhaps more importantly–how they don’t. Some kinds of help will make things worse.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20) There are times when you think that being shy isn’t acceptable. You will feel compelled to reach out and risk rejection, partly because you see potential benefit and partly because it’s the right thing to do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Becoming a superstar depends on completing several actions in the direction of your dreams–not one or two. Go over the top whenever possible. Use your imagination.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If someone is pulling you down, say goodbye for a while. The break could be the best thing that ever happened to you or the other person. It's nice to know where you stand as an individual, outside of the context of a group.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have a way of making things work out for the more neurotic people in your crowd. Calm them, help them relax into all going on beyond their control.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are highly influential now, so use your powers for good. Convince someone to do what’s right even though it might also be the more difficult choice available.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have no desire to do what everyone else is. In fact, there is so much activity going on around you that you may feel the need to sequester yourself to get some peace and quiet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your honest opinion will be appreciated by one who has proved strong enough to hear the truth. That same opinion might simply be too much for a person who is less mature.

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