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‘9/80 Rule’ Gives City Staff 26 Paid Days Off Plus

Steven Fenton and Leeza Gibbons get married. 4

Cruise line offers trip to orangutan preserve.

LOIS AND CLARK KENT—Christine Antonovich and County Supervisor Mike Antonovich presented Clif and Candace Smith with the Jon and Lili Bosse Spirit of Philanthropy Award at the Apple Ball on Wednesday. For more photos from the event see page 18.

Renovated veteran Rose Garden opens today. 4

Gallerie Michael offers free art class for children. 5

Beauty Expo provides people with health and beauty tips on May 15. 5 8 • Fashion • Health and Wellness 14 • Arts and Entertainment 22 • Birthdays 26

CLASSIFIEDS • Announcements • Auctions • Business & Financial • Rentals • Transportation • and More

The City of Beverly Hills uses an “Every other Friday off” policy for almost all of its employees except public safety. Of the approximately 400 city employees, nearly 360 participate in the so-called “9/80” plan which means that any city staffer who works 80 hours in nine days can have the next day off with pay. In practical terms, that means arriving about 30 minutes early each day and leaving about 20 minutes later than posted (see ‘9/80,’ page 12)

MTA ‘Final EIR’ Favors BHHS Board Member Expresses His Tunnel, Constellation Station Discontent With City Liaisons Exclusive to The Courier The final environmental impact report of the Metropolitan Transit Authority strongly favors the proposed route under Beverly Hills High School and 78 Beverly Hills homes according to a summary document obtained exclusively by The Beverly Hills Courier. The document, entitled “Westside Subway Extension Final EIS/EIR – Century City Station Analysis” presents three different

station locations, two on Santa Monica Boulevard and one at Constellation and Avenue of the Stars. The Constellation station location is the focal point of controversy within Beverly Hills as that location calls for the tunnel under Beverly Hills High School. The two locations on Santa Monica Boulevard include the original MTA location at Avenue of the Stars and the second loca(see ‘MTA,’ page 12)

Petersen Automotive Museum Receives Donation By Tricia Arend Beverly Hills resident Margie Peterson and the Margie & Robert Petersen Foundation donated a gift of approximately $100,000,000 to the Petersen

Automotive Museum Foundation earlier this week. Steven E. Young, Chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation’s Board of Di(see ‘MUSEUM,’ page 24)

USC Doctors In Beverly Hills The University of Southern California has brought its worldclass medical expertise in ophthalmology and urology/prostate cancer to Los Angeles’ Westside with the opening of the Doctors of USC Beverly Hills. Affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the Doctors of USC Beverly Hills is located in suites 300 and 500 of the Archway Medical Plaza building, at 9033 Wilshire Blvd.

George Christy, Page 6 Dancing At The Annual Garden Party; A Mr. Wonderful Award; The Graffiti Controversy— Yeah or Nay? Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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(see ‘PULIAFITO,’ page 15)

Carmen A. Puliafito

By Marla Schevker The Board of Education discussed the School/City liaison Committee during the Tuesday meeting at the request of Board member Steven Fenton. Fenton

mentioned during board discussion he was “concerned” about how the School/City liaison committee has been going. (see ‘SCHOOL/CITY,’ page 12)

COMING OUT FOR OPENING NIGHT— Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrived for the Los Angeles premiere of The God Of Carnage at the Ahmanson Theatre. Yasmina Reza’s bitter comedy stars the original Broadway cast: Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden. Their performances have garnered raves from critics on both coasts, and the film adaptation is being directed by Roman Polanski with Kate Winslet, Jody Foster, John C. Reilly and Christoph Waltz. The performances continue through May 29. More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6. Ryan Miller

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NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCY: PLANNING COMMISSION The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified residents to fill one position on the Planning Commission. The initial term of office for the position is two years. At the discretion of the City Council, the Commissioner may be reappointed to a second term of four years. The appointee will be required to file an initial and an annual “Statement of Economic Interests” financial disclosure. In order that we may preserve the integrity of the application and interview process, please direct all inquiries to the City Clerk, City Manager or the Director of Community Development. Please DO NOT contact the City Councilmembers or the members of the Planning Commission regarding the vacancy. Application forms for the Planning Commission, along with a description of the duties of a Commissioner, and filing details are available for pickup in the City Clerk’s Office, Room 290, 455 N. Rexford Drive, or call 310.285.2400 to receive an application and information by mail or by email. The deadline for filing applications for this Commission is Monday, June 13, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

BHUSD Adds Washington D.C. Power Player To Protect BHHS From The Westside Subway Tunnel By The Courier Staff The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education (BHUSD) has retained another national legal powerhouse, the Washington D.C. firm Venable, as its lobbyist in the nation’s capital in the battle with the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) about the proposed tunnel under Beverly Hills High School. Heading the Venable effort is James Burnley who served as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation from 1987 to 1989 under President Ronald Reagan and is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on transportation law and policy. He also served as deputy Secretary of Transportation from 1983 to 1987 and was general counsel of the department in 1983. Venable has agreed to extend a substantial fee reduction for its services according to District sources.

Venable joins Alston & Bird and Hill, Farrer & Burrill as special counsel to the district. To date, MTA has failed to provide seismic and other data to the BHUSD although it has made such information available to other interested parties. The Beverly Hills City Council to date has refused to take issue with the MTA over the proposed tunnel under BHHS. The Council liaison committee of Mayor Barry Brucker and Vice Mayor Willie Brien have instead advocated a quiet approach of persuasion and offers of expedited staging approvals for subway construction through Beverly Hills. Despite these efforts, MTA continues to move towards the BHHS tunnel route. The City Council, however, just approved retention of a lobbying firm to enhance its persuasion efforts with the MTA. The BHUSD Board of Edu-

cation has made clear its intention to contest the MTA in court and in the halls of Congress if it decides to pursue the BHHS tunnel route in the 70 percent federally-funded project. No subway tunnel has ever been built below a public school in California. The District’s engineering experts have told the District that a tunnel under BHHS will likely kill any new construction. The City Council has not taken an official position opposing the BHHS tunnel route. Both the BHUSD and the city support the Westside Subway Extension to Santa Monica but the BHUSD may withdraw that support if it means jeopardizing the BHHS campus. The tunnel route is favored by Century City developers with close ties to L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa who has the largest representation on the MTA board.

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THE GIBBONS-FENTON FAMILY—Board of Education member Steven Fenton (left) was married to TV hostess/actress Leeza Gibbons last week on the roof of the Montage Hotel. The only guests in attendance were family: Troy Meadows, Lexi Gibbons and Nathan Meadows. JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING — VPC Board President Gary Maier stands at the gate of the soon-to-open Women’s Rose Garden.

National Veterans Park Rose Garden Nears Ofﬁcial Opening By Tricia Arend The Los Angeles-based Veterans Park Conservancy (VPC) is getting ready to draw more than just hummingbirds, butterflies and native wildlife to its newly renovated Women’s Rose Garden in the boundaries of the West L.A.’s Veterans National Park. After two years of renovations, the garden, one of several renova-

tion plans for the 16 acre parkland, is preparing for its official opening for veterans and their families. Nearing completion, the Women’s Rose Garden, established in 1941, features a wishing well from 1945 for casting wishes for peace and tables and chairs for veterans to play games upon. Fichus trees line (see ‘GARDEN,’ page 16)

MONKEYING AROUND—Orion Expedition Cruises is now offering a cruise to Borneo where guests can visit orangutan preserve Camp Leakey.

Jeffrey Hubbard’s Lawyer Subpoenas BHUSD By Marla Schevker A motion to sever the case of former Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Director of Planning and Facilities Karen Christiansen and former BHUSD Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard was granted by Judge Stephen Marcus last Friday.

At the hearing, Judge Marcus granted the motion for the ruling saying there were no common counts and there would be no common evidence. At the hearing, Hubbard’s lawyer Salvatore Ciulla mentioned to Judge Marcus that he

had filed a subpoena with the BHUSD, alleging he did not receive the documents nor receive any response. According to the objections, filed by Quinn Emanuel attorneys on April 14, Ciulla requested e-mails between Hub(see ‘HUBBARD,’ page 17)

Assembly Health Committee Approves AB 52 The Assembly Health Committee has approved Assembly Bill 52 on a vote of 12-7. The measure, authored by Assembly members Mike Feuer of Los Angeles and Jared Huffman ofSan Rafael, would protect consumers and businesses by empowering state regulators to reject excessive health insurance rate increases. Introduced in December,

AB 52 would require health plans and insurers to seek approval from state regulators prior to raising health care premiums, copayments, deductibles or other out of pocket costs. It would build upon newly-implemented federal and state laws improving the health insurance rate filing and review process. In 2010, Feuer and then-

Sacramento Assemblymember Dave Jones jointly introduced a far-reaching plan to establish a permanent rate review and approval process after a similar proposed rate increase by Anthem Blue Cross. That measure was ultimately defeated in the Senate. AB 52 will next be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Cruise Offers Orangutan Experience Beverly Hills residents have the option of swinging into landmark orangutan preserve Camp Leakey now that Orion Expedition Cruise has announced its world-first association with primatologist Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas and her Borneo-based Orangutan Foundation International.

Guests traveling in Orion II’s first Borneo season will be dazzled by the southern and western coastlines of Borneo, but Camp Leakey in Tanjung Putting National Park, the orangutan preserve showcased in the recent IMAX film “Born to be Wild”, is the main high(see ‘ORANGUTAN,’ page 16)

STAMPED IN MEMORY—Gregory Peck commemorative stamps are now available for sale from the U.S. Postal Service. Seventeenth in the Postal Service’s “Legends of Hollywood” series and the first “Forever” stamp in the series, the Gregory Peck commemorative stamp depicts former Beverly Hills resident Peck as Atticus Finch in his 1962 Oscar-winning role in To Kill A Mockingbird. Peck was a fivetime Academy Award nominee.

ADMINISTRATION APPRECIATION—Superintendent Dick Douglas, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Ilene Straus and Administrative Assistant Pam Kraushaar enjoy a breakfast donated by the Horace Mann PTA Tuesday morning.

One Campaign Looks To Save Teacher Positions By Marla Schevker As the Beverly Hills Unified School District school year comes to a close, so does the chance to save the classified and certificated positions that have been eliminated for the

2011/2012 academic year. The BHEF, the PTA’s, the BHEA and the BHUSD have decided to collaborate in an effort to raise $1 million in one week to save some of the positions. All five site principals and

the BHUSD superintendent Dick Douglas sat down and made a list without the help of the Board of Education, BHEA or community at large. They (see ‘ONE,’ page 17)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ART CLASSES — G a l e r i e Michael, 224 N. Rodeo Dr., is offering a free outdoor painting class taught by A l e x a n d r e Renoir, shown painting at left, great grandson of impressionist Pierre Auguste Renoir, to eight children between the ages of eight and 14 on May 7.

Beauty Expo To Feature Best of Industry Drawing well over 4,000 visitors of all ages, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce's annual Health, Fitness & Beauty Expo will be held on May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. along Civic Center Drive and adjacent to the Farmers’ Market in Beverly Hills. Dozens of local member businesses collaborate in a joint effort to promote wellbeing and health, which has

(see ‘GALLERY,’ page 17)

BHUSD To Potentially Build A Preschool ranean and some district administrators would be moved to the second and third floor of the building. The idea is in the beginning stages. The BHUSD does not currently have a preschool but under the Kindergarten Readiness Act, the BHUSD will be required to offer a transitional kindergarten program for students who do not turn five before the Sept. 1 cut off date starting in 2012. The BHUSD has previously looked (see ‘BHUSD,’ page 11)

Residents Urged To Register Numbers By Tricia Arend In the spirit of Earthquake Awareness Month, Beverly Hills City Office of Emergency Management Director Pamela Mottice-Muller is encouraging residents to add their home, cell and work phones and/or email addresses to the City’s Emergency Mass Notification System so they can be notified in the event a disaster occurs. The implementation of the City’s Emergency Mass Notification System

TMCC 12th Annual Event Set For June 2

The Maple Counseling Center (TMCC) will be holding their 12th annual car drawing and film screening on June 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Tickets are $100. TMCC will be locally premiering the IFC Film, “Love, Wedding and Marriage” and will be raffling a 2011 Mini Cooper, provided in part by The Greg Gill Company, or F I L M F E S T I V A L $15,000 cash. The event will also feature AWARDS– At the conclu- a catered reception by Drago and stu-

continue to produce award-winning shows and further expand its programming and digital footprint across multiple media platforms, according to Al Jerome, president/CEO. KCET will stay at its current location at 4401 W. Sunset Blvd. for up to a year before moving into new facilities.

sion of the 11th annual International Beverly Hills Film Festival, honors were presented at the Four Seasons. Oscar-winning Jon Voight (left) was on hand to receive the festival’s Legends award. He is congratulated by writer/ director Josef Rusnak, a member of the festival jury, and producer Steven Paul, CEO of Crystal Sky Pictures. Photo by Viggo Yaghszian

By Marla Schevker The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education discussed the possibility of building a preschool near Elm and Gregory during the Measure E construction at a Special Board Meeting on Monday with strategic planning company Dejong and Richter. The building, which would go across the street from Beverly Vista, is currently a parking lot. Through preliminary conversations it was decided the parking lot would become subter-

(see ‘EXPO,’ page 13)

gallery, said the hour-long painting class will be taught by Alexandre Renoir, great grandson of master impressionist Pierre Auguste Renoir, who will be showing his work at Galerie Michael from May 6 until June 1. The first eight children to contact Galerie Michael will be registered for

KCET Announces Sale Of Facility KCET, the nation’s largest independent public television station, announced Monday it has sold its production facility to the Church of Scientology for an undisclosed amount. The station will remain in full operation in the L.A. area and is in active discussions with several unidentified production facilities that will allow it to

proven to be a popular and anticipated annual event. The Expo is FREE and open to the public. The Expo fills Civic Center Drive, adjacent to the Farmers’ Market, with various booths and attractions from local and national vendors distributing prod-

EXPO—The Beauty Expo in 2010 drew over 4,000 visitors. This year it will be held on May 15 along Civic Center Drive, adjacent to the Farmers’ Market.

Gallery Offers Painting Class With Renoir By Tricia Arend Galerie Michael in Beverly Hills is offering eight lucky children the opportunity to paint with one of the most famous painters the gallery boasts at Two Rodeo from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. next Saturday. Richard Rice, director of international sales for the 224 N. Rodeo Dr.

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allows authorized City officials to create and speedily disseminate time-sensitive calls, text messages and emails about safety hazards or concerns to the phone numbers and email addresses that have been added to the notification database. Land line telephone numbers are already included in the system. Since its inception, the City has had a low registration rate, Mottice-Muller said. (see ‘EMERGENCY,’ page 11)

dent films from the Beverly Hills Sister City Student Film Showcase. The car drawing and film screening, along with the upcoming Crystal Ball held in October, are the two annual events hosted by TMCC to continue its mission to raise funds to offer low fee counseling to members of the community and in the local schools. Donations can be sent to The Maple Counseling Center, 9107 Wilshire Blvd, LL, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy Melina Kanakaredes and Nia Vardalos flank Nia’s husband Ian Gomez

Michelle and Michael Chiklis with daughters Autumn and Odessa

for release in October by Sony.

Magda Berliner and Minos Matsas

Corinna Fields

Rita Wilson

Sid and Nancy Ganis

Fox Filmed Entertainment’s chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos and wife Ann hosted their 15th annual garden party celebrating Greek Easter.

Marianne and Dean Metropulos

Some people are born to

dance. With an air of joie de vivre, as happened over the weekend with Rita Wilson, the spouse of Tom Hanks, and her sister Lilly Reeves leading those time-honored folk dances from the Greek Islands. They danced and danced, and Tom Hanks crooned Blues Brothersstyle blues about Easter to the bouzouki band at Ann and Jim Gianopulos’ 15th annual garden party celebrating Greek Easter. Which this year coincided with the “Western Easter” that adheres to the Gregorian calendar.

he Greek Orthodox ecclesiastical hierarchy will not veer from the ancient Julian calendar that honors Easter on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Hebrew Passover. We should add that the anniversary of the Armenian genocide in April of 1915 coincided with this year’s Easter date.

Kind and generous hosts

they are, Ann and Jim, to maintain this tradition of reuniting Greek friends and Grecophiles from here and afar. “If we don’t do it, who will?” says Jim, chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment, which has a Numero Uno box-office hit with the animated 3D Rio raking in huge grosses here and abroad.

ewcomers to the al fresco fete were Disney’s Bob Iger with wife Willow Bay, and regulars Bebe and Colin McRae flew in from the Bay Area (Bebe is Ann’s fashionable mom). Arriving from Chicago, Page 6 | April 29, 2011

Nondas Evangelatos

where “it’s freezing” were Paula and Michael Fasseas. She’s the saint behind Paws, the popular rescue and adoption agency for dogs “who need homes and loving.” Paula appears frequently on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and says, “Oprah’s nuts about our four-legged creatures.”

ia Vardalos, the star and creator of the infamous My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and husband Ian Gomez brought fiveyear-old daughter Ilyria (a lovely name, yes?). While Corinna Fields brought granddaughter Petra, who played with the Gianopulos’ beautiful siblings Nicoletta and Alexia.

arianne and Dean Metropulos and sons Evan and Darren agreed that Ann and Jim’s hospitality brings together friends who’ve not seen each other since the previous Easter fete. The Metropuloses are bicoastal investors/financiers – Evan recently bought Hugh Hefner’s manor residence on Mapleton Drive in Bel-Air. Not to be confused with Hugh’s Playboy Mansion, where this Saturday the Thalians president Debbie Reynolds and co-chair Ruta Lee are hosting their 55th annual Thalians Ball.

ach Galafianakis, also proud of his Greek heritage, was missed. As was Jennifer Aniston, whose dad, the soap opera player John Aniston, was born on the island of Crete. Who else is Greek? Humorist David Sedaris, whose laugh-out-loud remembrances leap onto the bestseller lists the week that they’re published by Little, Brown.

ugh will be presented with the Mr. Wonderful award for his lifetime of philanthropy (other recipients ranged from Clint Eastwood to Frank Sinatra). Additionally, the Thalians are honoring Vietnam veteran Dr. Tim Miller and his Operation

Bebe McRae and grandson with Dorothy Wilson (mother of Rita Wilson)

Mend that helps and treats wounded military personnel from their Iraq and Afghanistan service. Dr. Miller is the Professor and Chief Surgeon of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine.

aving raised more than $30 million over the years, the gala supports mental health, which “affects more people than all other diseases combined,” says Ruta Lee. A building at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is named after the Thalians for their unwavering munificence.

he moment when Ann and Jim open their Lucullan buffets, the crowd lines up for caterer Inna Poncher’s buffets of roast lamb, moussaka and Greek favorites, as the musicians carry on, with Nondas Evangelatos firing up his bouzouki.

issed was Tina Fey who’s of Greek heritage and is traveling the country promoting her bestselling Bossypants, a title suggested by husband, comic Jeff Richmond. John Stamos was in Florida. Fellow Greek Billy Zane was rumored to be a new parent. But Melina Kanakaredes and Maria Menounos never looked more beautiful, and Athens-born cinematographer Phedon Papamichael, whose credits include Walk the Line and 3:10 to Yuma, was back from Michigan, where he filmed George Clooney’s The Ides of March. “A dirty politics story with a great cast. Paul Giamatti, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ryan Gosling, Evan Rachel Wood, and George, of course.” Scheduled

ore Greek news this week has Princess Theodora of Greece relocating to Los Angeles from London to study acting (her father Constantine, the former monarch of Greece, is godfather to Prince William).

lso: Chris Diamantopoulos of 24 and Will and Grace fame is playing Moe in the Fox remake of The Three Stooges helmed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly. Co-starring are Sean Hayes as Larry with Will Sasso as Curly. Sofia Vergara is being wooed for the female lead. The Farrellys invariably include a super sexy vixen to stir in their casting mix, and we remember their “high” about discovering Eva Mendes for Stuck on You. If ever you’re DVDing that comedy-farce starring Greg Kinnear and Matt Damon, don’t blink or you’ll miss our on-screen moment.

urther downtown is the Geffen Contemporary’s successful exhibition of graffiti (Art in the Streets), the first show from MoCA’s new director Jeffrey Deitch. Reading New York Times Guy Trebay’s profile last weekend, we noted that Jeffrey has a background in finance, having earned an MBA at Harvard. Acclaimed political writer and now New York Times’ LA bureau chief Adam Nagourney reports on the controversy surrounding Jeffrey’s graffiti exhibition that “conveys legitimacy to what some people see as vandalism … walk a block away and that scrawling will land you in jail.” In New York, meanwhile, Theodora Richards, gorgeous daughter of Keith Richards and model Patti Hansen, was nailed for scrawling graffiti on a convent wall and penalized with community service during her court appearance.

raffiti is defended by numerous art dealers, others question “if it’s a legitimate form of art.” Not a fan is LA’s former police chief William Bratton, who tells Adam Nagourney that during his tenure here “eradicating graffiti was a top priority.” While LAPD officer Jack Richter, who’s seen the exhibit several times, says, “Graffiti is so yesterday.” Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm

racking the traditional red Easter eggs, which is known as tsougrisma, were Nancy and Sid Ganis; Jim’s sister Despina with husband Jay Landers, Peter and Christina Gianopulos who flew in from the East; Alex Berliner and dad Alan Berliner, who are the lion kings of event photography (Alan pioneered documenting L.A. social functions from the early ’70s). They were with wives Magda and Ruth.

dding to the camaraderie: Michelle and Michael Chiklis with daughters Odessa and Autumn, Dino Conte, Minos Matsas Alexis and Austin Thompson, Kate and Mac Thompson, David Thompson, Mark Thompson (the Thompsons are Ann Thompson Gianopulos’ siblings).

Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie

Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

Tom Hanks and Rev. Father John Bakas

Albuquerque. If you haven’t seen Saint Sophia’s, you’re missing an architectural landmark with a magnificent Byzantine interior and the dozen Venetian crystal chandeliers. The edifice was built during the ’30s by the Skouras brothers, Spyros and Charles, the moguls behind Twentieth Century Fox.

he Very Reverend Father John Bakas, dean of the majestic Saint Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral at Normandie and Pico, blessed the crowd – not many know Father John’s a former police officer from

Princess Theodora of Greece has relocated to Los Angeles from London to pursue an acting career

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A Royal Style Icon is Born by Joanne Galey oday Kate Middleton (lovingly nicknamed “Kate the Great” by the British public) becomes Princess Catherine and as the world watches, a new global fashion icon is crowned. Refusing to bow to the “conventional norm” of following trends dictated by celebrities and fashionistas; Kate has cultivated her own intuitive style that effortlessly flatters her athletic frame and shows off those glossy brunette tresses. Her camera ready poise is always fresh, polished and most importantly “ladylike.” No doubt she’ll be able to look back on these early, heady days without uttering “oh my goodness, what was I thinking?” Her normal and middle-class background have surely inspired her smart and innovative flair. While favoring UK designers, she’s not afraid to pepper her wardrobe with chain-store pieces. Her style, the epitome of British prep easily translate to the LA girl. Understated and classy, fitted dresses and blazers, skinny jeans and riding boots and of course those delightful touches of fun and frippery; the feather fascinator (it’ll be fun to see if her

Fashion News & Notes Celine Gets Set for Rapid Rise This Fall, Celine will open twin flagship stores in New York and Paris. CEO Marco Gobbetti sees a good platform for growth. Celine was loss making last year, but its fortunes are expected to improve dramatically this year as revenues rebound to historic highs approaching $289 million. WWD Gold Price Soars on Economic Fears Investors rushed into gold as a hedge

against the weak dollar due to various concerns. Its skyrocketing price is evidence of the inflation plaguing the luxury, jewelry and fashion industries, including spiraling costs on silver, cotton and cashmere. WWD

Tommy Hilfiger’s Roving Pop-Up Shop A très American white picket fence and tidy green lawn sprung up last week in front of the Pompidou Centre for the first

fondness for feathers catches on on this side of the pond). Vanity Fair has honored her as one of its “best-dressed.” The Daily Telegraph deemed her as “most promising newcomer” for its 2006 style list. She’s a repeat honoree of People magazine, winning awards in 2007 and 2010. While nay-sayers bemoan how much the royal wedding is costing Britain, perhaps Miss Middleton should be commended on her ability to be a one-woman stimulus package for the fickle fashion industry. When the couple stepped in front of the cameras to announce their engagement to the world, the Princess chose a stunning royal blue silk dress by Daniella Helayel for Issa (perfectly matching her heirloom sapphire and diamond engagement ring, belonging to Prince William’s mother, the late Princess Diana). Issa was bombarded with requests for the dress and knock offs sold out in chain and discount stores around the country. It’s worth noting that the much copied Issa dress cost $625 - not inexpensive, but certainly not couture expensive. Another nod to Kate’s recession chic style. On a recent visit to Ireland, Kate sported a stone colored Burberry trench coat that subsequently sold out across the United Kingdom by the day’s end. Similarly a black velvet coat by Libelula (another favored designer) sold out within hours and the company had to create a waitlist for the hundreds of disappointed buyers. No doubt the much anticipated wedding gown design will ignite a frenzy in the bridal industry as designers and wouldbe brides alike clamber to be a “copy Kate.” appearance of Tommy Hilfiger pop-up shop presenting the Hilfiger Prep World line. The pop-up store is to travel to other cities including Milan, where the shop will spring up by the Duomo, and New York in the Meatpacking district. WWD Coach Profit Rises 18% The New York based accessories firm’s growing sales in China offset the loss of about $20 million in revenue from the catastrophe in Japan. U.S. market for handbags and accessories rose 5 to 10

percent in the third quarter says CEO Lew Frankfort. WWD Saks Unveils Aggressive Game Plan Saks Inc. is back in the black. CEO Stephen Sadove said it’s now about differentiation in merchandising, service and marketing. Saks shifted some of the fall buy to the higher designer prices. “There’s clearly a trend to higher-end items selling again,” says Sadove. WWD

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MODERN DAY INVENTORS — Former Beverly Hills residents Sam Friedman andAlex Israel have developed a phone application available for free on their Web site that provides real-time parking data for off-street parking.

Phone App Finds Parking Spots For You Finding a parking spot in Los Angeles’ overcrowded garages has never been easier, thanks to two former Beverly Hills residents. Alex Israel, 27, and Sam Friedman, 26, developed the idea to create a program for drivers to find parking in an area they are heading after experiencing the aggravation of searching endlessly for parking spots at their Los Angeles destinations, such as near Beverly Hills’ Golden Triangle. “It was birthed out of frustration of not being able to find a parking spot,” Friedman said. “So we said let’s solve this.” The progress began by walking around cities such as Beverly Hills looking for signs identifying the location of garages. Three years later, Friedman and Israel have managed to create a database of parking information across North America, Canada and Europe complete with locations of parking garages, rates, hours of operation and availability, all of which can be ac-

cessed by downloading their free Parking In Motion (PIM) application. The application recently became available for download just last month, and a significant number of users have already accessed it to aid in their personal parking dilemmas, the duo said. “We’re saving the world one parking spot at a time,” Israel stated. PIM offers real-time parking data for off-street parking through GPS and smart phone applications. Their 15-person company, based in Santa Monica, is hoping to expand on the application by adding the ability to pay for parking from one’s phone and reserve a spot in the future at all lots in their database. “PIM is not going to make parking more available, but will help you find parking,” Friedman explained. For more information on PIM, visit http://www.parkinginmotion.com or download their free iPhone app at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/p-im/id417605484?mt=8.

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•Beverly Hills Manners To Stage ‘Mother & Daughter Royal Etiquette Tea’ May 7 On Saturday, May 7, from 3 to 5 p.m., Lisa Gaché and her Beverly Hills Manners will stage a “Mother & Daughter Royal Etiquette Tea” at the Montage Beverly Hills. The pre-Mother’s Day afternoon event will teach mothers and daughters (age 8 and older) the history and tradition of taking tea along with the various courtesies associated with any such gathering. A formal tea service will be served including

a selection of tea sandwiches, pastries and scones as well as an assortment of the black, green and herbal teas. Call Lisa Gaché at 310-2769098; e-mail: info@beverlyhillsmanners.com or visit: www.beverlyhillsmanners.com •St. Vincent de Paul Society To Honor Sister Alice Marie Quinn Of Meals On Wheels The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will honor Sister Alice Marie Quinn, DC, long-time director of the St. Vincent Meals on Wheels program at its “Evening with the

Society” benefit Saturday, May 7 at the Sheraton Universal. Sr. Alice Marie and her team serve over 3,200 meals each day, delivered to homebound seniors throughout the L.A. area. F u n d s raised will send hundreds of atrisk children to summer camp at St. Vincent’s Circle V Ranch Camp in Santa Barbara County. Sister Alice Additionally, the benefit will provide housing, food and job programs for homeless men and women with children at downtown Cardinal Manning Center on Skid Row. “That event is our way of giving some well-deserved recognition to Sister Alice Marie from the 300 community leaders joining us that evening,” says David Fields, the society’s executive director in Los Angeles. “Her devotion to helping low income elderly with access to high quality food and nutrition has been recognized before with a ‘Woman of the Year’ honor bestowed by the state of California and recognition by the US House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Aging.” Benefit sponsors include the Daughter’s of Charity, Wells Fargo, St. Vincent Medical Center & Foundation, Cuisine a Roulettes, Los Angeles World Airports, Glendale Memorial Hospital, Riordan Foundation, the Polenzani and Hyman Minges families, Ruth Charles, and Philip and Eileen Rapa. Visit www.svdpla.org or call 323-224-6273. •March, Linda Schwartz To Be Honored By Jeffrey Foundation Besides actress Connie Stevens receiving the “Celebrity Cares” award at the Jeffrey Foundation’s 39th anniversary gala, March Schwartz, founder of The Courier, and his wife Linda, will also be honored with the “Circle of Love” award at the May 12

AMERICAN SPIRIT– At the American Spirit Awards in The Beverly Hills Hotel presented by the Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors, (from left): producer Dorothea Petrie, cohonorees Dean Robert Bassett of Chapman University and producer Loreen Arbus with producer Syd Vinnedge. Photo by Steve Cohn

event in Lladro Boutique, 408 N. Rodeo Dr. Many of the foundation’s long time donors including Shelly and Linda, March Donald SterSchwartz ling and Beverly and Robert Cohen will also be saluted by founder Alyce Morris Winston at the 6 to 8 p.m. gala. A $75 per person donation is requested and RSVP at 323-9657536, ext. 22.

•Tipperary Hair Salon For Children Hits The 40 Year Mark Tipperary hair salon for tots and teens at 9422 Dayton Way is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the same location. Originally founded by Jack King who sold it to Debby Parker in 1989, a “who’s who” of celebrities have come through its doors during three generations. The salon is noted for its meticulous, strand by strand haircuts and a slew of games and fun. For appointments, call 310274-0294. INDIAN FILM FEST– At the opening of the 9th annual Indian Film Festival, Jarvee E. Hutcherson (left), president of the Beverly Hills-based Multicultural Motion Picture Association greets actor Gulshan Grover from India and actor/producer Bill Duke. Photo by Gene Lewis

B O O K PA R T Y – Designer/model Kimora Lee Simmons (right) celebrated the publication of celebrity dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu’s new book Feeding Your Face at a party in the Montage Residences Beverly Hills. Joining them was Soren Olsen from the Montage Residences. Photo by Vince Bucci

APRIL FOOLS LUNCHEON–Annette Goodman hosted an April Fools luncheon at the Palm Restaurant with everyone receiving a tiara for the occasion. Standing (from left): Dr. Phyllis Abrams, Deanna Samson, Gail Dauer,Ila Krane, Marcia Rosner, Shana Forman, Roberta Magid, Eleanor Moscatel and Linda Schwartz. Seated (from left): Grace Scherer, Iris Rothstein, hostess Annette Goodman and Marianne Berman. Photo by Shana Forman

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“Here we are in 2011 and still the hardest thing in a disaster is communication,” she said. “Sign up and this is one way you can be notified. The time to sign up is not after the earthquake happens or as the fire is racing down the canyon. The time to sign up is now.” Mottice-Muller advises residents to add their contact information to the database to be alerted to potentially dangerous situations if they are at work, out shopping or at any location away from their residence. Individuals can also sign up to volunteer during emergencies, and those who are interested will be notified and asked to help out by passing out water and supplies, serving food or helping with medical needs, she said. Contact information provided to the City is kept confidential. All information sent from the Emergency Mass Notification System will begin with an automated message and will come from the City’s Disaster Hotline, caller-ID number (310) 550-4680. Emergency notifications sent out in the past have included announcements of lost children, crimes in progress and fire evacuations, but other alerts could include water, sewer and gas main breakages, contamination issues, unexpected road closures, earthquake evacuations, hazmat situations and notifications of protests or marches, MotticeMuller stated. In the event of an emergency, the City could also opt to notify residents in the fol-

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into starting an academic preschool program as a way to get students into the district. The City offers a preschool program both at locations like Roxbury Park and at BHUSD K-8 schools. Board member Steven Fenton said he believes a preschool within the BHUSD would give new families another reason to move within Beverly Hills and send their children to public school. He said he believes if a child starts early in the BHUSD, they are likely to stay through high school. “Our school district needs a preschool and it should be built in the south part of our City,” Fenton said. “When young families are considering a move to Beverly Hills, they're usually thinking the south part of our town. In order to be competitive with Westwood, Beverlywood and Beverly Hills Post office for these families, we need to stack the deck and offer them something they can't get anywhere else. A world class pre school and a world class elementary school just blocks away from their new home.”

lowing ways: using mobile emergency vehicles, such as police cars, to use sirens, a PA system and loud speakers to provide directions; possible

door to door notifications by police, city personnel, fire or volunteer groups; through use of the City’s cable channel 35 or on channels 3 or 10; or with

supplemental information provided on AM WPIE 1500. To sign up for the City’s emergency notification program or to obtain additional in-

April 29, 2011 | Page 11 formation, please visit the City’s Web site http://www.beverlyhills.org/emergencynotification or call (310) 285-2100.

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“I expressed my concerns about (Mayor Barry Brucker’s) inability to put his personal grievences wth the board majority aside,” Fenton said. “It was not a comfortable call to make but one that was necessary. It’s imperative that the Council and the School Board get their relationships on track.” Fenton said he brought this to the attention of Mayor Barry Brucker and Vice Mayor Willie Brien. Brien was open to stepping off of the committee but Brucker, who has been on the committee for six years, was not. “I think Mr. Fenton needs to ‘take a moment’ and realize that we all want what is best for

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start/end times. Given Los Angeles traffic, it is not hard to arrive at 8:00 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. and leave at 5:53 p.m. instead of 5:30 p.m. That’s gives you 80 hours in nine days. It also tells you why it is so hard to get anything done at City Hall on Mondays or Fridays – there’s no one there. Added to three-day weekends and coupled with paid va-

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tion, at Century Park East, proposed by Mayor Barry Brucker and Vice Mayor Willie Brien. The report presents arguments favoring crossing a fault not paralleling it. According to the report, the Santa Monica station route would allegedly parallel the fault while the Con-

BEVERLY HILLS a letter to the City explaining their concerns, an action which the majority of board members agreed with. “I told Barry that his colleagues on the council have excellent relationships with (Board President Lisa Korbatov and Board Vice President Brian Goldberg) and made the suggestion of allowing them the opportunity to be the liaisons,” Fenton said. “He didn’t look too kindly upon that suggestion.” The board majority moved to write a letter to the City Council detailing their opinions on the matter. Board President Lisa Korbatov offered to rotate herself or Board Vice President Brian Goldberg off the committee if that would also help School/City relations.

children,” Brucker said. “Instead of focusing his time and energy on trying to removing the mayor and vice mayor as the City liaisons to the school board, I would suggest that he focus his time and energy on the critical needs relating to the fiscal and educational challenges the District now faces.” A few of the issues Fenton had include a lack of collaboration on the MTA and the lack of City consultation with the district on Measure O and the emergency drilling ordinance. “He never talked about oil drilling or his plans for Measure O in any liaison meetings with Lisa and Brian,” Fenton said. “Instead, the council voted on two issues that impact the school district while completely blind-siding the school board at the same time. We

have liaison meetings so we can talk about City issues that impact the school district. We have liaison meetings so we can share thoughts and ideas. This is supposed to be a partnership." Fenton said he believes the difficulty comes from Brucker’s inability to put his personal grievances aside. “At the end of the day, I think he's having trouble getting past a number of things,” Fenton said. “First, the last two school board elections. His hand picked successor and best friend lost her election to Lisa. Another candidate heavily backed by Barry lost her election to Brian. “Second, when Barry was a school board member he voted to hire and promote Jeff Hubbard to Superintendent. Karen

Christensen was brought into the district on Barry's watch as well.” “Third, Barry vehemently supported opportunity permits while opposing legacy permits for the grandchildren of longtime Beverly Hills residents." Board member Myra Lurie said Brucker was an advocate for the BHUSD during the last JPA negotiations and the next JPA has yet to be negotiated with the City. “I don’t think this is the time to start insulting people or acting in a disrespectful manner,” Lurie said during the discussion. “It might be received as insulting and offensive.” Fenton said he believes new City faces on the committee might “kick start” the relationship, which he believes is suffering. He suggested writing

cation, staffers can have weeks off at a time. In this economy, the extended hours are usual and customary in the private sector especially for employees who receive $100,000 or more per year in salary and benefits, as are most Beverly Hills City employees. The program started as a well-intentioned plan to reduce commuter traffic on the theory that the same work could be accomplished by the number of hours. In practice it leads to the need for more staffing so

that City Hall can function each day and that in turn requires higher staff costs and higher pension obligations. Used to its maximum, the policy means 26 paid days off per staff member per year. That alone is the equivalent of over five weeks paid vacation – all for just checking in a little earlier (or maybe shortening lunch) and leaving a little later. Make that arrive at 8:30 a.m. and leave at 6:20 p.m. and you’re there. This is in addition to na-

tional and state paid holidays (14), the minimum of two to four weeks of paid vacation (10 – 20 days), and each City employee under the plan can have as many as fifty paid days off per year, or ten weeks paid vacation, or more. That is onefourth of the entire work calendar. The City Council must address our anticipated $5 million “deficit” and is proposing “furlough days” – days off without pay. Last year, that led to some protests by city workers.

No councilmember has addressed the 9/80 policy and its impact on city services or staffing levels. The City will begin it’s public review of the 2011/2012 FY budget process next week with the first of three public study sessions. The meetings will be on May 3, 17 and 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers. For more information visit www.beverlyhills.org.

stellation station route under BHHS would cross it. Following that argument, Constellation and the BHHS tunnel would be the choice. The report, which can be found on bhcourier.com, shows only one earthquake fault – the Santa Monica fault – and no other faults within the area. The report appears de-

signed to build a factual case for the sharp turn south from Wilshire Boulevard under BHHS to reach the Constellation station. The report lists the proposed decision criteria with “route to proposed station” being the most important. The report then contains information about the ease of tunneling through oil fields (BHHS has an oilfield undernearth), lack of

noise and vibration and “Why Operate Under Private Property.” Another page shows the various routes between Beverly Hills and Westwood. The route marked “direct connector” which avoids the BHHS tunnel would appear to be the best route but is not supported by the narrative portion. The report states that the final decision will be made by

the MTA board in “Summer/Fall 2011” with the final report due in Fall 2011. The Courier asked MTA Spokesman Dave Sotero if any final documents had been produced and he pointed to the MTA website as having all of the up-to-date information. He also said the newest information was from the community input meetings last month. The Beverly Hills Unified School District is contesting the proposed route under BHHS.

Super Producer Roger Gimble Dead At 86

Prolific producer Roger Gimble died from pneumonia Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with his wife of 34 years, actress Jennifer Warren and son Barney at his side. He was 86. Born in Philadelphia, he attended Yale and after serving in the Air Force, eventually joined NBC, becoming a producer of The Tonight Show with Jack Paar. Moving to Hollywood, his 500 productions won 18 Emmys. A private family service and interment will be held on Sunday. He is also survived by sons Sam and Mark, daughter Liza and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Doctors Without Borders.

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Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 Economic Summit A Success

By Tricia Arend The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce hosted their 2011 Economic Summit: A New Dawn or a New Bubble? on Tuesday. Over 300 people attended the three-hour long event, which featured panelists Erik Davidson, CFA, Managing Director of Investments, Western Region, Wells Fargo Bank; Gerd-Ulf (GU) Krueger, Principal Economist with HousingEcon.com, Inc.; Neil B. Resnick, Executive Vice President for Tenant Services Group, Grubb & Ellis Company; Jane Wells, News Reporter for CNBC; and moderator Christopher Thornberg, founding partner at Beacon Economics. “The 2011 Economic Summit panelists were an amazing source of information, valuable insight and provided an absolutely engaging discussion – sharing opinions and expertise with the business community of Beverly Hills,” stated Chamber Board President Todd Johnson. Professionals in real estate, banking, financial services, hospitality, tourism, retail, luxury and entertainment industries were encouraged to attend the expert analysis and economic outlook discussion on the trends and forecasts in industries such as retail, investment and real estate, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. For the first time in the event’s history, a question and answer session rounded out the panel discussion so attendees could respond to the topics presented. According to Anita Zusman Eddy, Vice President of Economic Development & Government Affairs, the discussion at the Beverly Hills Chamber’s signature event focused on a variety of investment analysis and advice, projections about the residential

housing market and commercial leasing market and consumer spending and percep-

tions. “People felt the discussion was very informative, relevant

and insightful on a number of issues in terms of the projections and analysis of the cur-

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-uct samples, and offering tips on health and fitness. Attending exhibitors include Alternative Health Care Concepts, Inc., Beverly Hills Acupuncture Wellness, Bio Mechanix - Best Body Express, Brighton Institute of Physiotherapy, Cedars-Sinai Health Associates, Innate Balance Chiropractic, Moy-Fincher Facial Plastic/Dermatology, Olympia Medical Center, The Sports Club/LA, Tower Hematology Oncology and many more. The Chamber looks forward to continuing its mission to offer businesses unique avenues to Beverly Hills. Sponsors include: CedarsSinai Medical Group, Olympia Medical Center, Tower Hematology Oncology, Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills, Wells Fargo and Beverly Hills Courier Publishing, LLC.For a complete list of exhibitors or for more information, v i s i t www.BeverlyHillsChamber.com/E xpo or call (310) 248-1000 x114.

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St. John’s Angels Of The ER Recognized By American Hospital Association St. John’s Health Center’s Angels of the ER program was one of only four hospital volunteer programs in the U.S. honored by the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) 2011 Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence (HAVE). The AHA HAVE Awards, now their 28th year, highlight the efforts of volunteer programs and the impact their contributions have on patients, hospitals, health systems and communities they serve. “Winning this prestigious award is such an amazing honor for our volunteers, St. John“s and the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System,” said Grenda Pearlman, director of Volunteer Services at St. John’s. “I have always known that our Angels of the ER program was special; that’s what prompted me to nominate it for the AHA HAVE Award. I am blessed to be a part of this program.” Angels of the ER was created almost 10 years ago after ER Medical Director Russ Kino, M.D., became aware that extended wait times and other issues in the Saint John’s ER were impacting patient satisfaction. A volunteer group called the Irene Dunne Guild formed the Angels to provide comfort and support to patients awaiting treatment. As liaisons between patients and medical staff, the Angels offer a friendly smile, a sympathetic touch and a listening ear. Sensitive to the emo-

Anne Harter, a former coordinator of the Angels program, with a patient.

tional needs of patients and their families, the volunteers enhance the patient care of the ER. “All volunteers are a gift, but the Angels of the ER are an exceptional group that makes time in their busy lives to volunteer in a high-energy, stressful and action-packed area,” Pearlman explained. “They ensure our patients are heard, and provide extra TLC. Just yesterday, one of the ER nurses stopped me in the hall to tell me how much the Angels are needed and appreciated. She told me that the ER simply couldn’t run without them.” Under the supervision of Pearlman, Dr. Kino, ER Nursing Director Candice Parras and Mary Jane Crane, a volunteer coordinator, the Angels receive rigorous training and are involved in monthly ER staff meeting updates. (see ‘ANGELS,’ page15)

The UCLA liver transplant team and patients.

Landmark 5,000th Liver Transplant Performed At UCLA The Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, one of the nation’s leaders in solid organ transplantation, performed its 5,000th liver transplant last year, making it only the second program in the world to reach this milestone. The operating room team was lead by Dr. Ronald W. Busuttil, distinguished professor and executive chairman of the department of surgery at the UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, and chief of the division of liver and pancreas transplantation. The patient was a Los Angeles-area man in his late 50s. Busuttil, an internationally known liver surgeon who also serves as the director of the Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center and the Dumont-UCLA Liver Cancer Center, noted that a team-based, multidisciplinary approach provides the highest level of care for patients. As a result, his team includes more than 100 surgeons, physicians, nurses and other professionals. “These 5,000 liver transplants reflect the work of our incredibly dedicated team here at UCLA and also underscore the importance of organ donation for the many thousands of patients who await the gift of life,” Busuttil said. “I could not be more proud of what we have accomplished together thus far—saving lives. That’s what it’s all about.”

This year alone the program’s surgeons have performed more than 200 liver transplants. Nearly 600 patients are on the UCLA waiting list. The UCLA liver transplant program, one of the first five in the nation, was established in 1984 by Dr. Busuttil, who has directed the program from its inception. Since that time, the Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center has become one of the largest and most respected programs in the world in the areas of research, education and patient care. Housed in the Pfleger Liver Institute, the Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center combines innovative surgical technique, advances in immunosuppressive drugs and multidisciplinary clinical care to save the lives of thousands of adults and children with end-stage liver disease. The program has trained more than 250 transplant surgeons and physicians, many of whom currently lead top centers in the US and abroad. To view a commemorative video with images of patients and the team through the years, visit www.transplants.ucla.edu/5000th. For more information, visit the UCLA liver transplant program’s Web site at www.transplants.ucla.edu/liver or call 310-825-5318.

NCI Awards $1.7 Million To CHLA Cancer Specialist Fatih Uckun, MD, PhD, head of Translational Research in Leukemia and Lymphoma at the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), and a research professor of Pediatrics at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, has been awarded $1.7 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to support development of a new strategy to overcome the resistance of cancer cells to radiation therapy. In spite of promising advances in some forms of cancer, especially childhood leukemia, the overall progress in cancer therapy has remained modest because of the resistance of cancer cells to contemporary radiation and chemotherapy regimens. A team of researchers led by Dr. Uckun, an investigator at The Saban Research Institute and a member of the Developmental Therapeutics Program of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, recently discovered that radiation-resistant cancer cells can be made radiation-sensitive by specifically inactivating a molecular target made up of three important signaling

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proteins, namely polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1), spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK) and STAT3 transcription factor. The group’s translational research shows that rationally designed inhibitors of this molecular target markedly improve the potency of radiation therapy in animal models of radiation-resistant cancer. With an earlier $2.5 million dollar grant from NCI and the support of the National Cancer Institute Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer, Dr. Uckun (see ‘CANCER,’ page 15)

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at Wetherly. The new 14,195square-foot location offers the latest treatments from top specialists in two key areas of medicine, said Keck School Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A., the visionary behind the Westside satellite. The center features well-appointed patient exam and treatment rooms, an on-site laboratory and pharmacy and valet parking. “This vital center brings the care and expertise of the Doctors of USC closer to Westside communities, where we already have a considerable patient base,” Puliafito said. “The Doctors of USC Beverly Hills center is a dramatic demonstration of the Keck School of Medicine’s commitment to advancing the art and science of medicine for our local community.” The Doctors of USC physician practice group is associated with the USC-owned USC University Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, located on the University’s Health Sciences Campus east of downtown Los Angeles. Puliafito pointed out that the Doctors of USC Westside location is part of a growing health network of facilities where patients may access care from USC physicians. The Doctors of USC satellites currently include locations in downtown Los Angeles and La Cañada. Another location is expected to open in Pasadena in 2012. “Our goal is to reach out to the community to provide our USC medical expertise in locations that are convenient to the patients we serve,” he said. Puliafito, an expert in macular degeneration, will see patients at the Doheny Eye Center

located within the Doctors of USC Beverly Hills center. Neda Shamie, M.D., a leader in corneal transplantation, will serve as medical director of the USC Doheny Eye Center in Beverly Hills. Also at the Doctors of USC Beverly Hills location, leading oncologist David Agus, M.D., will see patients in the USC Norris Westside Cancer Center, affiliated with the National Cancer Institute-designated USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Inderbir Gill, M.D., executive director, USC Institute of Urology, will see patients there as well. Both the ophthalmology and oncology practices will provide a complete range of subspecialties to deliver comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. Patients will have access to advanced care through cutting-edge therapies and clinical trials, Puliafito said. Community physicians will be invited to continuing medical education programs offered in the Doctors of USC Beverly Hills fifth floor conference center.

Puliafito was recruited to USC in 2007 to lead the Keck School of Medicine into a period of transformation that includes the University’s acquisition of the two hospitals formerly owned by Tenet Healthcare Corp., recruitment of new physician leaders, and expanded programs in biomedical research and medical education. Puliafito previously led the nation’s number-one ranked eye center, the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. “This is an exciting time for USC and especially for our clinical enterprise as we build new programs to better serve the patients who come to us for worldclass care,” Puliafito said. “We look forward to serving patients from Beverly Hills and the surrounding communities in our new location.” For appointments at the Doctors of USC Beverly Hills, call 310-601-3366 for the USC Doheny Eye Center; 310-2727640 for the USC Norris Westside Cancer Center; or 323865-3700 for the USC Institute of Urology.

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and his team have been developing nanoparticle formulations of these inhibitors as promising drug candidates against cancer. The goal of this new grant is to allow Dr. Uckun to further optimize the clinical potential of his innovative strategy as part of a multidisciplinary effort to overcome radiation resistance of cancer cells. In addition, Dr. Uckun and colleagues will try to identify so-called “biomarkers” that will help clinicians predict which patients would be most likely to benefit from this new strategy. “Our long-term goal is to develop biomarker-guided, personalized radiation therapy regimens that are both more effective and have fewer side effects,” said Dr. Uckun. The main therapeutic target for this five-year research project will be the most aggressive and radiation-resistant forms of childhood leukemia and will include detailed efficacy and safety studies to evaluate clinical potential of the lead experimental anti-cancer drug candidate.

In addition to helping patients and their families, Angels also support the ER by stocking and managing a Care and Share closet in the ER with clothes and shoes for homeless patients or anyone else in need, as well as providing toys for pediatric patients. With more than 50 volunteers, Angels of the ER is a popular volunteer service in the community; so much so that there is a waiting list.

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the path leading to a 60-year old Malibu star fountain. The rose garden boasts lemon groves and colorful flowers, in addition to two mirror image gardens complete with trellises, teak benches and a calming fountain. One of the two contains red roses, the other boasts white. “It’s a red, white and blue garden,” said VPC Executive Director Susan Young. “The water represents the blue and the

and educator, Galdikas has studied and worked closely with orangutans in their natural habitat in Indonesian Borneo and was mentored by famed paleoanthropologist Professor Louis Leakey. Galdikas will be onboard Orion II and will serve as a guest lecturer during part or all of the Camp Leakey voyages. For more information on the Orion’s cruises, visit www.orionexpeditions.com. For additional information on Galdikas and Camp Leakey, visit http://www.orangutan.org/drgaldikas-bio.

roses the red and the white.” The garden was designed by the VPC to provide a therapeutic environment for veterans, Young said. “It’s a private public partnership from our organization to the veterans and the federal government,” Young said. “This gift is to create an environment for the recovery of soldiers. It’s amazing what it can do for you. It’s like taking a vacation.” After playing an instrumental role in attaining legislation to preserve the federal, historic property, the VPC made

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lated education, materials and services for this event. “We played an active role at last year’s event and we’re thrilled the Relay for Life committee approached us about serving as the 2011 Fight Back Chair,” Rosenbloom said. “We’ve been taking care of the community for over 20 years now, providing support to cancer patients and their loved ones, so it’s a natural role for us to be involved in a community event that helps increase awareness about cancer.”

arrangements with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to revitalize Los Angeles National Veterans Park’s 16 acres of parkland, located at the north east corner of Wilshire and San Vicente Boulevards, said Gary Maier, president of the VPC board. “It makes the community and veterans feel proud,” he said. “It if wasn’t for our private organization with this vision to do these things, it wouldn’t have happened.” Following the installation of a plaza area and pilaster and wrought iron fence at the property’s border, the VPC turned to the renovation of the Women’s Rose Garden, a $1.4 million project which commenced in 2009. “The garden was neglected and in total disarray,” Maier said. “The federal government had no money to rebuild. It’s a big project.” Only a few original ele-

ments still exist in the current rose garden, including the adobe walls surrounding the garden, which were built by American Indians in the 1890s, and the star fountain, 1945 wishing well and fichus trees. Minor additions, such as security lighting, still need to be added, but the completion of the Women’s Rose Garden is on time, Maier said, adding the official opening will be decided upon by the VA. The rose garden was built in conjunction with the support of the VA, who will be responsible for maintaining the garden, Young said. Within the next eight to 10 weeks the VA Hospital is expected to transfer certain therapeutic programs, such as tai chi, to the first and second floors of a building adjacent to the garden so patients can enjoy their programs outdoors in a soothing environment, she added.

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-bard and the Board of Education at the time, former BHUSD Assistant Superintendent Sal Gumina and the 2005-2006 BHUSD audit by Varinek, Trine and Day. Although the objection seeks protection for the documents based on attorney-client privilege, Quinn Emanuel offered to produce all “relevant, non-privileged documents’ provided Ciulla pay the fees to

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decided it was important to save the K-8 counselors, Beverly High counselors, K-12 Special Education teachers, K-12 Special Education Program Specialist, Beverly High English/Journalism Teacher, Beverly High performing arts teacher, middle school instrumental teacher, K-5 technology teacher and the Beverly High Custodians. While those positions are of top priority for the One Campaign, if more than enough funds are raised more than those positions can be saved. BHEF Chair Jonathan

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the free event. Each child will be given an easel and drop cloth but is required to bring a canvas no larger than 20 by 24 inches, a paint brush and acrylic paint. No prior painting experience is necessary, but parental supervision is required. “Students will learn how to paint in acrylic in an impressionistic style and watch someone who has fun doing it,” Rice said. Children must be between

transcribe the back-up tapes to a usable format. A letter was sent to Ciulla on April 14 similarly stating he would need to pay up front in order to receive the documents. Quinn Emanuel Attorney Michael Lifrak said they never heard back from Ciulla regarding the letter. Ciulla would not return The Courier’s calls for comment. Hubbard is charged with two counts of misappropriation of funds and Christiansen is

charged with four counts of conflict of interest. The trial for Hubbard will begin on June 29 in Department 102 of the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, located at 210 W Temple St. in Los Angeles. Christiansen's readiness conference is set to start on May 25 at 10:30 a.m. with Judge Henry Hall, Department 51, at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The trail is tentatively scheduled to start on May 26.

Prince said the One Campaign is an urgency campaign, which will fundraise for employee salaries only. The One Campaign starts on May 1 and coincides with the BHUSD Teacher Appreciation Week. The BHEA assisted the BHEF in compiling an envelope that will not only go out to every student at every school but throughout the community explaining what the One Campaign is and why people should donate. K-8 students are required to bring back the envelope signed whether their parents donate or not. That way if the One Campaign falls up short, the parents will know why pro-

grams have disappeared, Prince said. The One Campaign is not a replacement for BHEF and PTA fundraising, said Prince. It is an emergency campaign to raise additional funds and gather the community together to save something important. Prior to its official launch, the One Campaign raised just short of $60,000 from donors at the Apple Ball. Those donations save at least one position in the BHUSD and does not include donations from other organizations who have promised to donate like the Beverly Hills Fire Department, PTA Council, individual PTAs or BHEA.

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BHEF Apple Ball Shows Beverly Hills Doesn’t Need to Wait For Superman To Save The BHUSD

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The Beverly Hills Education Foundation hosted its annual Apple Ball, this year themed, “Why Wait for Superman?” The Apple Awards, this year renamed the Justice League of America awards, were given by event co-chairs Deborah Deutsch, Jodi Galen, Michelle Kaye and Sandra Walder, two teachers selected by their site principals and two administrators chosen by Superintendent Dick Douglas. The Apple Award honorees were Horace Mann Assistant Principal Dana Findley, El Rodeo Office Manager Susie Wallach, Beverly Hills High School’s Loren Newman and Stewart Horowitz, Beverly Vista’s Elizabeth Akins, El Rodeo's Phillip Babcock, Hawthorne’s Jane Geletko and Horace Mann’s Annette Goldstein. Supervisor Mike Antonovich introduced The Bosse Spirit of Philanthropy Award Winners, Candace and Clif Smith, who were the Lois Lane and Clark Kent of this year’s event. Mayor Barry Brucker accepted The B.E.S.T. award on behalf of the City of Beverly Hills presented by BHEF President Annette Saleh.

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Treat Mom To An Elegant Garden Brunch At The InterContinental he InterContinental Los Angeles will offer its “Mother’s Day Brunch In the Garden” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (last seating), Sunday, May 8. Flamenco duo Calle will provide the musical entertainment and the menu will include breakfast treats, brunch items and numerous specialty stations. • Breakfast specialties—artisan breakfast pastries, muffins and croissants; freshly baked scones, zucchini, lemon cake and Bonne Maman jams; fresh tropical fruit skewers with minted yogur t, smoked Scottish salmon with bagels, cream cheese and traditional condiments, applewood smoked bacon and Sonoma chicken apple sausage, breakfast potatoes with Maui onions and roasted peppers, and raisin brioche French toast with pure maple syrup. • Brunch selections—organic greens with figs, beets, candied walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette; baby wild arugula and buratta salad, aged balsamic, heirloom tomato and melon; grilled spring asparagus with balsamic reduction and shaved parmesan; Mexican-style shrimp and scallop ceviche, chili spiced tortillas, wild mushrooms ravioli with Parmesan cheese and truffle oil and Provencal chicken roulade and roasted fingerling potatoes. • Action station—steamed black mussels with saffron rice pilaf. • Carving station—smoked sea salt-crusted prime rib sliced to order with horseradish cream and borde-

Mimosas and pastries are just some of the InterContinental Mother’s Day Brunch offerings. laise sauce. • Dessert station—assor ted mini fruit pies, pastries and cupcakes; peaches flambé, served with vanilla-bean gelato. • Kids station—Southern-style chicken tenders, Parmesan French fries, mini beef sliders, macaroni and cheese, cheesy broccoli. Cost is $69 per person, with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for each mom. Add $15 for a bottomless glass of sparkling wine, mimosa or bloody mary. Half price for children under 13, free for children under 5. For reservations and information, call the Park Grill restaurant, 310-284-6536.

For Summer, Inter-Continental Offers Live Music, Themed Food & Drink, Rooftop Zumba & Yoga From May to September, the InterContinental Los Angeles is launching an exciting list of new summer activities. • Fitness classes will meet on the rooftop helipad. Sunrise Yoga will meet from 7-8 a.m. and Zumba classes will meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m.,Thursdays. Guests may register by calling the Spa InterContinental at 210-5520425; $15 per class for non-guests, complimentary for guests. • The hotel will also offer live music four days a week from 6-10 p.m., Tuesday-Friday in the Lobby Lounge. The Lounge will serve creative cuisine and cocktails from around the world to tie in with the evening's music. • Euro Lounge Tuesdays—Enjoy a selection of French appetizers and champagne while listening to the chilled-out lounge sounds from DJ Lee Dyson. • Salsa Wednesdays—The acclaimed Bobby Rivas Latin Trio will play salsa and latin rhythms every Wednesday. Cuban appetizers along with mojitos, cuba libres and daiquiris will be served. • Sake Lounge Thursdays—

Japanese appetizers and sake are offered Thursdays. DJ Miagu will mix hip-hop, house, pop, elect and psychedelic tracks. • Flamenco Fridays—The flamenco duo Calle will provide sultry sounds for a selection of tapas, sangria and Spanish wines. The InterContinental has 361 rooms including 148 suites, all of which offer panoramic views of Hollywood, Beverly HIlls and the Pacific Ocean. Guests can dine in the Park Grill Restaurant or the Lobby Lounge which offers light fare, including the award-winning sushi creations of Bar-Hayama. The hotel offers 15,000-squarefeet of meeting space, including the Grand Salon with more than 4,000 square feet of divisible space. Additional amenities include Spa InterContinental with Zeninspired villas, a 24-hour fitness center, sauna and steam room, as well as an outdoor heated infinity swimming pool. The InterContinental is at 2151 Avenue of The Stars. For more information, call 310-284-6500.

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he Beverly Hilton has combined the excitement and entertainment of Hollywood with the prestige of Beverly Hills for 55 years. Home to numerous notable starstudded events, the newly appointed Executive Pastry Chef, Thomas Henzi calls the Beverly Hilton home once again. A native of Vancouver and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Henzi is first generation Swiss, speaking the native language fluently. Henzi completed his apprenticeship and professional training in Bern, Switzerland finishing in the top 5 percent of his class both in the Apprentice and Master Diploma Examinations. As well, Henzi has been recognized with numerous awards throughout the years from Pastry Chef of the Year from the Executive Chef’s Association, Les Toques Blanches Los Angeles Chapter to a Gold Medal in the American Food and Wine Festival in Los Angeles. Before joining The Beverly Hilton, Henzi was a consultant for LinDenzi Inc. specializing in pastry development and sales for five years (20062010) after he had spent three years owning and operating La Rose Noire USA (2006-2009). Importing frozen pastries from New Zealand and China, he successfully implemented La Rose Noire specialty pastries into national sales distribution. His first owned business was

Thomas Roy’s Swiss Baker y in Sherman Oaks (1984-1989) operating a retail and wholesale bakery. His time was well spent (19982006 and 1990-1996) as a Pastry Chef in Los Angeles hotels such as the Hyatt Regency Centur y Plaza which was later purchased by Starwood and reflagged as a Westin Hotel, The Century Plaza Hotel & Tower. While in the Alps, Henzi was the Pastr y Chef at Confieserie Graf Resort preparing the confections for the summer and winter ski season for one year (1983-1984). He spent the year before that in Santa Monica. Tea Rooms were Thomas’ specialty in Switzerland from the Tea Room Schuh in Interlaken to the Tea Room Abegglen in Bern (1989-1991).

Cinco De Mayo Comes To The Beverly Hilton Next Thursday The Beverly Hilton has a happy hour happening for Cinco de Mayo on Thursday, May 5. From 4 to 7 p.m. in the poolside Trader Vic’s lounge, the chef will offer a barbeque taco served with posole (tradition pork soup with hominy) priced at $5 per order; made-to-order tacos (choice of beef or chicken with salsa) at $10 per order; or two tacos or posole plus tacos is priced at $13.50. Margaritas will be $6 with Corona beer at $3.

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Lladró Celebrates Mother’s Day L ladró, the world renowned creator of fine porcelain sculptures, celebrates Mother’s day with unique pieces in different styles and themes to honor mothers on their special day. Lladró pieces make the best reminder of the love and tenderness between a mother and her child, moments of happiness that are captured forever in the most exquisite handcrafted porcelain sculptures, such as in the beautiful creation “Beginnings.” “Beginnings” is a modern and sophisticated interpretation of this traditional Lladró theme. A mother holds a baby high above her head, as an offering to life. The sculptor has captured the spontaneity and intimacy of this special moment. The white matte finish of the piece reveals the beauty of their anatomies and stresses the purity of the lines, symbolizing the beautiful bond between a mother and her newborn. The elegant piece is set on a square wooden base in natural color. Like all Lladró pieces, this creation is the result of a meticulous artistic process. From the initial sketches to the firing at high temperatures, each step is made by expert hands working under the direct supervision of the Lladró family. The result is pieces of

great artistic perfection, telling stories in a unique language. In addition to this piece, Lladró offers a wide range of gift options for Mother’s Day, such as beautiful jewelry creations, home fragrances, decorative mirrors, etc. For information visit www.lladro.com.

ABOUT LLADRÓ Lladró was established by the brothers Juan, José and Vicente Lladró in 1953 in Valencia, Spain. Since then, the brand has undergone an amazing metamorphosis from an artisan workshop to a huge firm that holds a presence in over 120 countries and is at the forefront of contemporary porcelain design. All Lladró pieces are the fruit of a painstaking handmade process of creation, still carried out entirely in the workshops of The City of Porcelain, in Valencia. The highest ar tistic and technical quality is achieved in each phase of this process.

A detail of Lladro’s “Beginnings” figurine for Mother's Day. “Beginnings” is a modern and sophisticated interpretation of this traditional Lladró theme. A mother holds a baby high above her head, as an offering to life. The sculptor has captured the spontaneity and intimacy of this special moment. The white matte finish of the piece reveals the beauty of their anatomies and stresses the purity of the lines, symbolizing the beautiful bond between a mother and her newborn. The elegant piece is set on a square wooden base in natural color.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Composer, Pianist’s Latest CD Helps Bring Smiles To Children When composer and pianist Oksana Kolesnikova got involved with the non-profit Smile Train and its life-changing work with children impacted with cleft lips and palates, she knew she had to do something. She immediately felt compelled to help the organization’s singular mission in developing countries around the world. Long involved in charitable causes and passionate about sharing the gift of music, Kolesnikova began working on her Oksana & Friends music collection CD to support Smile Train’s work. Kolesnikova, who tours internationally and currently performs five days a week at City venues, has recorded seven CDs that include collaborations with other international musical artists. After her collaboration with Italian singing-sensation Silvia Vicinelli, who interpreted Oksana’s original composition Aurora, she focused on creating a collection “that would bring joy and inspiration to foster a sense of global community and responsibility for the well-being of

Oksana Kolesnikova all children,” she said. This collection includes collaborations with Vicinelli and John Georgiadis, first violin, concertmaster and former conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra. All proceeds from the CD help Smile Train provide free operations to poverty-stricken children needing cleft-related surgery in more than 75 developing countries. The CD is available at www.oksana-k.com/store For more information about Kolesnikova, her music and www.pirecordings, visit anowoman-.com.

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Remembering The Big Bands! Also Celebrating Margaret Whiting & Hugh Martin Howard Lewis narrates our “flag”ship program focusing on the era of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Harry James and other great sounds of the ‘30s & ‘40s - Pennsylvania 6-5000, Elmer’s Tune, Moonlight Serenade & Serenade In Blue to name a few. We’ll remember Hugh Martin, our friend & visitor, and honor signature songs of Margaret Whiting, both recent losses to the Great American Songbook. Refreshments & parking included! Keyboard Concepts • 3232 Santa Monica Blvd. (At Centinela 3 blks, west of Bundy) • $20 (New low rate) For more info: Judy Wolman, accompanist & founder • 310.990.2405 Website: singsingsingalong.com E-mail: jwolsing3x@aol.com

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An opening night gala featuring a screening of An Article of Hope, a documentary about Israeli Air Force Colonel Ilan Ramon and the six other astronauts who perished aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, will kick of the sixth annual Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival on Thursday, May 5. The evening will begin with arrivals at 7 p.m. with screenwriter/director Antwone Fisher, actress Mare Winningham, actor, Charlie Shlatter, screenwriter Warren Lewis (Black Rain) and comedian Steven Allan Green set to attend. The film will screen at 8 p.m. at the Writer’s Guild Theater, 135 S. Dohney Dr., followed by a desert VIP reception. Director Dan Cohen will also take part in a Q&A along with top space expert Peter Diamandis, founder and chairman of XPrize and the International Space University. The LAJFF is an annual week of events, this year May 5-15, celebrating the diversity of the Jewish experience through film. Most screenings are enhanced by panel discussions with the filmmakers, cast and special guests. Featuring films that highlight Jewish culture, the festival seeks to promote tolerance and encourage dialogue within the greater Los Angeles community. Highlights of the festival include: • The closing night film Who Do You Love,

the story of Chess Records, screening at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 7:30 pm at Laemmle’s Town Center, Encino. Producer Jonathan Mitchell will appear at the Q&A. • The Los Angeles premiere of The Socalled Movie at 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 9 at Laemmle’s Music Hall, Beverly Hills with a Q&A with the film’s subject, Josh Dolgin, accompanied by a live performance by “Socalled” & Doris Glaspie. Montreal-based musician Dolgin is Known for his unique approach and use of funk, klezmer, hip-hop, lounge and classical music that have earned him engagements around the world. Delicious Peace filmmakers Curt Fissel and Ellen Friedland will take part in the Q&A. The screening is in partnership with Jewish World Watch and the New Israel Fund. • A Mother’s Day program featuring Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story, at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, May 8, 4 at Laemmle’s Town Center. The Q&A will feature Dodger VP of Communication Josh Rawitch and Jewish major league Gabe Kapler. Sponsored by the Dodgers Dream Team. The LAJFF is a program of Westside JCC with support from local partners. For more information, a full list of films screening with theater locations and ticket purchase directions, visit www.lajfilmfest.org.

Simon’s Prisoner Of 2nd Avenue Still Hilarious Produced on Broadway in 1971, The Prisoner Of Second Avenue has lost none of its satirical bite and humor. Written by the comedy sage of our era, Neil “Doc” Simon, it has been refreshingly revived at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood (through May 15). Starring Jason Alexander, Simon’s play is a picture of what was and, 40 years later, still is. Living in a New York City high rise, Mel Edison (Alexander), loses no time complaining about his active stewardess neighbors, the garbage, air con-

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Hip-Hop Wizard Of Oz Coming To K.L. Peters Auditorium The non-profit performing organization LQ’s will present Da’ Hip-Hop Wizard of Oz at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 7 at the K.L. Peters Auditorium on the BHHS campus, 241 S. Moreno Dr. Written by LaQuette Milner, the modernized version of The Wizard Of Oz incorporates hiphop to retell the classic tale where Dorothy is an average teenager, wanting to become a star. Tickets for the two-hour, 15(see ‘WIZARD,’ page 23)

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Robinson Gardens Friends Set AnnualTour The Friends of the Robinson Gardens will hold their 23rd annual garden tour, “Under the Tuscan Sun,” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, May 13. Guests will experience five private estate gardens in Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Holmby Hills and Beverly Hills. An-Italian inspired luncheon and tea will be served on the rolling lawn (right) of the Virginia Robinson Gardens estate, highlighted by a fashion show by Leggiadro. Flower and interior designers will show off their work in rooms throughout the historic mansion and there will be a book signing in the library by Suzanne Rheinstein, author of At

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Tickets for the two-hour, 15-minute production are $20 for adults, $15 for children 2-12, $25 for two children and

Home: A Style For Today With Things From The Past (published by Rizzoli with photography by Pieter Estersohn). A boutique will offer shopping opportunities.. For more information and reservations, contact the Friends office, 310550-2068 or book online at www.robinsongardens.org. there’s a 10 percent discount for groups of 20 or more. For tickets visit lqspac.org. For more information, call Milner at 661343-0442 or send email to info@lqspac.org.

LUMINAIRES–The Luminaires of The Doheny Eye Institute held therir annual spring benefit at the California Club downtown. Pictured (left photo): Luminaires President Lucy Hilands is flanked by event co-chairs Nancy Hulick and Char Acret; (right photo): Jackie Dylla (standing) and (seated, from left): Verna Deautrive, Gail Boskovich, and famed artist Jane Wooster Scott. Elaine Leventhal of Bel-Air hosted a large group of Westsiders.

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rectors, said Tuesday the Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation Board was honored to receive the donation, comprised partly of a financial dollar portion in addition to the 300,000-square foot building that the museum has occupied

since its establishment in 1994 and a personal collection of cars the late Robert Petersen accumulated during his lifetime. A 1925 Rolls Royce, one of the jewels of the collection, and a 1939 Bugatti Type 57C by Vanvooren, originally owned by the Prince of Persia Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, were included among the 135 cars donated.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are committed to make the Petersen Automotive Museum the most important automobile venue in the world,â&#x20AC;? Young said. Margie Petersen said her intention with this generous gift was to provide the Museum with resources to enhance its curatorial expertise, collections and exhibitions for future generations to come.

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said director Dr. Arthur Kian, who founded Abbey Road after earning his doctorate in international relations at Stanford University. “This event offers attendees a unique opportunity to enjoy fine food, interesting conversation and unique perspectives on world cultures and student travel.” Abbey Road, headquartered in West Hollywood, is offering 2 and 4week programs this summer at Stanford, Emerson College as well as France, Italy, Spain and Greece. For details and to RSVP, call 1-888462-2239 or email info@goabbeyroad.com.

Author Reads ‘Tale Of Edgar Trunk’ At TEADS Book Fair By Dupé Aleru In addition to its Scholastic Book Fair, Temple Emanuel Academy Day School (TEADS) sponsored its annual Science and Art Fair to showcase the creative works of its children . As a special extravagance, the students at TEADS had the opportunity to meet and listen to two authors, who read from their books, signed them for the students and discussed the process of becoming an author. Jason O. Silva’s The Tale of Edgar Trunk was a first in a series of tales about a little boy named Edgar who has lived most of his orphaned life under

the tutelage of his wicked Uncle Warnock in a sludge factory. The children were enthralled to hear the tale and to understand how the author came up with his story. TEAD students also listened to Rhonda Hayter, author of The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams, who spent her afternoon answering questions about the writing process and how to get them published. For questions about Temple Emanuel Academy Day School, contact Tanya Stawski at 310-288-3737 ext. 246 or email tanya@tebh.org.

THE LION WAKES UP FOR CANCER AWARENESS—Recording artists The Tokens, famous for their international hit The Lion Sleeps Tonight, will lend support to this weekend’s American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life by performing a free concert at 2 p.m., tomorrow at El Rodeo School. Later this year their hit celebrates its 50th anniversary. The Tokens consist of, from left, Mike Johnson, Jay Leslie and original members Phil Margo (a 33-year Beverly Hills resident) and Mitch Margo, and Phil’s son, Noah Margo, who was recently elected to the Beverly Vista PTA.

Former ET Producer Hosts Storytime Event By Dupé Aleru Professional storyteller Ellen Switkes will host an interactive storytelling event at the Children’s Book World tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3-7. She will be reading from classic children's books and tales. Switkes is known for her stories that are developed from her personal experiences in relation to childbearing, marriage, death and love. In addition to her storytelling,

Switkes is the producer and host for Cornucopia—a storytelling show for adults, and former producer for Entertainment Tonight. Working in television prior to storytelling, Switkes was also a part of The Late Show, starring Joan Rivers, working as a talent coordinator. For information about the Children’s Book World, visit www.childrensbookworld.com or call 310-5

SCHOOL IS FUN—Evie Lemus demonstrates that hard work pays off.

Sylvan Learning Names 11th Grader Evie Lemus As April ‘Student Of The Month’ By Dupé Aleru Sylvan Learning Center 11th grade student Evie Lemus has been namedas its recipient for the “Student of the Month” for April. Sylvan uses the monthly award to recognize the achievements, perseverance, and passion some of its students exhibit throughout its program. Lemus signed up with Sylvan to build her reading skills and receive extra home-

work support. “One of the contributing factors to Evie’s success is her passion for learning as she shows up ready to work, eager to learn and has a smile on her face,” said Maria Layon, director of education. For more information about the academic opportunities at Beverly Hills’ Sylvan Learning Center, call Larry Klevit or Layon at 310-843-0111.

Shooster Accepted Into National Society By Dupé Aleru BHHS alumna Gitla Shooster has been accepted into The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)—an honor society of high-achieving first-andsecond-year college students. Shooster will be inducted this fall on the campus of UC- Riverside.

NSCS membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class-standing. It has more than 750,000 lifetime members and 270 nationwidechapters. For information about NSCS, call 202-265-9000 or visit www.nscs.org.

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BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1310252-15 APN: 4339-015-061 TRA: 001349 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3578 REF: Casey, Charles IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 24, 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 May 12, 2011, at 10:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 30, 2006, as Inst. No. 06 1172653 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Charles M. Casey, Trustee of The Charles M Casey Revocable Trust Dated October 31, 2005, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the west side of the los angeles county courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 964 Larrabee Street, Unit 207 West Hollywood CA 90069-3940 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: $53,664.64. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: April 22, 2011. (R-376356 04/22/11, 04/29/11, 05/06/11) —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 4970343 TS No.: CA1100223634 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4337?008?083 YOU

ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/04/04. 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 May 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/16/04, as Instrument No. 04 2098491, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: PAUL VENAAS AND KELLI VENAAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. MISSION BLVD. POMONA, CA.. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4337?008?083. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 705 WESTMOUNT DR #202, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $312,523.64. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has

been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 04/20/11, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0179500 04/22/11, 04/29/11, 05/06/11 —————————— Trustee Sale No.: 20110159900158 Title Order No.: 700319 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/10/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/22/2007 as Instrument No. 20072391162 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed By: Jon A Merten, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 5/12/2011 Time of Sale: 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 949 North Kings Road #302 West Hollywood, CA 90069 APN#: 5529-005-050 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $328,048.16. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 4/15/2011 NDex West, LLC may be acting as a debt

collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P821803 4/22, 4/29, 05/06/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 247256CA Loan No. 0757710439 Title Order No. 703521 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/5/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/13/2011 at 10:30 AM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05/23/2008, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 20080915248 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Ena Hartman, an unmarried woman and Douglas Henri, a married man as his sole and separarte 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: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $610,319.21 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1155 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 APN Number: 5555-006-052 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 tele-

phone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 4/20/2011 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 P822686 4/22, 4/29, 05/06/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7037.03573 Title Order No. 4312256 MIN No. APN 4339-007-063 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/01/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 §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 satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Rona G. Stevenson, a single woman Recorded: 06/14/06, as Instrument No. 061306845, of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 05/12/11 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 950 HANCOCK AVENUE, UNIT NO. 302, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Assessors Parcel No. 4339-007-063 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 $886,063.92. 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, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. Date: April 14, 2011 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Melissa Myers, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com Automated Sales Line: 714277-4845 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI #1002.164157 04/22, 04/29, 05/06/2011

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011000937 The following is/are doing business as: SYD’S PHARMACY 7111 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; Syd’s Pharmacy, Inc. 7111 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1964: Jeff Weiner, Vice President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 05, 2011; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2011 LACC N/C

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6399 Wilshire Blvd. #305, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Spalding Consulting Group Inc. 6399 Wilshire Blvd. #305, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mayer Dallal, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 14, 2011; Published: April 22, 29, May 06, 13, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011012060 The following is/are doing business as: WWW.RENTINSANFRANCISCO.COM 201 N. Robertson Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Apartment Hunters Inc. 201 N. Robertson Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2005: Steve Shayan, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 20, 2011; Published: April 22, 29, May 06, 13, 2011 LACC N/C

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20110428409 The following is/are doing business as: A.G. CONSTRUCTION 10462 Almayo Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064; A.G. Properties, Inc. 10462 Almayo Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jonathan Silver, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 22, 2011; FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Published: April 15, 22, 29, May 06, 2011 2011012059 The following is/are doing LACC N/C business as: WWW.LEASEINSANDIEGO.COM 201 N. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Robertson Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 2011002996 The following is/are doing busi- 90211; Apartment Hunters Inc. 201 N. ness as: DORCHESTER HOUSE 1326-1330 Robertson Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024; 90211; The business is conducted by: A Kian Moradzadeh 501 Bel Air Rd., Los CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to Angeles, CA 90077; The business is con- transact business under the name(s) listducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has ed herein 2005: Steve Shayan, President; begun to transact business under the Statement is filed with the County of Los name(s) listed herein June 26, 2003: Kian Angeles: April 20, 2011; Published: April Moradzadeh; Statement is filed with the 22, 29, May 06, 13, 2011 LACC N/C County of Los Angeles: April 08, 2011; Published: April 15, 22, 29, May 06, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT LACC N/C 2011012058 The following is/are doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT WWW.WETAKESECTION8.COM 201 N. 2011003011 The following is/are doing busi- Robertson Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA ness as: JB GENERAL CONTRACTORS 1160 90211; Apartment Hunters Inc. 201 N. S. Swall Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Jack Robertson Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA Benisty 1160 S. Swall Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A 90035; The business is conducted by: AN CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listtransact business under the name(s) listed herein 2005: Steve Shayan, President; ed herein 1990: Jack Benisty; Statement is Statement is filed with the County of Los filed with the County of Los Angeles: April Angeles: April 20, 2011; Published: April 08, 2011; Published: April 15, 22, 29, May 22, 29, May 06, 13, 2011 LACC N/C 06, 2011 LACC N/C FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011012033 The following is/are doing 2011003008 The following is/are doing busibusiness as: WWW.FORECLOSUREness as: SERIOUS PLAY CONFERENCE 1625 COUNTYLISTINGS.COM 201 N. Robertson Stanford St., Santa Monica, CA 90404; Sue Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Bohle & Associates, Inc. 1625 Stanford St., Apartment Hunters Inc. 201 N. Robertson Santa Monica, CA 90404; The business is Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The conducted by: A CORPORATION, business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact registrant(s) has begun to transact busibusiness under the name(s) listed herein: ness under the name(s) listed herein Sue Bohle, President; Statement is filed 2011: Steve Shayan, President; Statement with the County of Los Angeles: April 08, is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 2011; Published: April 15, 22, 29, May 06, 20, 2011; Published: April 22, 29, May 06, 2011 LACC N/C 13, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011002979 The following is/are doing business as: SHAPIRO REALTY CO. 212 S. Gale Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Janet Adele Shapiro 212 S. Gale Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Janet A. Shapiro; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 08, 2011; Published: April 15, 22, 29, May 06, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011003004 The following is/are doing business as: LA INCOME PARTNERS, INC. 433 N. Camden Dr. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Intrepid Holdings, 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 September 15, 2010: George Ivakhnik, CEO; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 08, 2011; Published: April 15, 22, 29, May 06, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011012032 The following is/are doing business as: WWW.4RENTINLA.COM 201 N. Robertson Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Apartment Hunters Inc. 201 N. Robertson Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1999: Steve Shayan, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 20, 2011; Published: April 22, 29, May 06, 13, 2011 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2011012031 The following is/are doing business as: WWW.APARTMENTHUNTERZ.COM 201 N. Robertson Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Apartment Hunters Inc. 201 N. Robertson Blvd. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1999: Steve Shayan, President; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 20, 2011; Published: April 22, 29, May 06, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 13, 2011 LACC N/C 2011010766 The following is/are doing business as: RASCAL 801 S. La Brea Ave., Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Angeles, CA 90036; Rascal Management, 2011013033 The following is/are doing LLC 839-1/2 S. Orange Grove Ave., Los business as: SES COMMERCIAL FLOORING Angeles, CA 90036; The business is con- 9107 W. Wilshire Blvd. #450, Beverly Hills, ducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, CA 90210; Sol Rumkin 24947 Lorenzo Court, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact Calabasas, CA 91302; The business is conbusiness under the name(s) listed herein: ducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) Sanford M. Clark, CEO; Statement is filed has begun to transact business under with the County of Los Angeles: April 19, the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2011: 2011; Published: April 22, 29, May 06, 13, Sol Rumkin; Statement is filed with the 2011 LACC N/C County of Los Angeles: April 21, 2011; Published: April 29, May 06, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT LACC N/C 2011011095 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ARTISTS COLLECTIVE 2) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ARTISTS COLLECTIVE CAREGIVERS 1227 N. 2011016619 The following is/are doing Genesee Ave. #6, West Hollywood, CA 90046; business as: AMERICAN TOBACCO ACCESArtists Collective Caregivers 1227 N. SORIES TRADE SHOW 3416 Floyd Terrace, Genesee Ave. #6, West Hollywood, CA 90046; Los Angeles, CA 90068; Josh Weitz 3416 The business is conducted by: A CORPORA- Floyd Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90068; June TION, registrant(s) has begun to transact Palmer 1570 N. Edgemont St. #604, Los business under the name(s) listed herein Angeles, CA 90027; The business is conJuly 03, 2008: Jocelyn Romero, President; ducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, regStatement is filed with the County of Los istrant(s) has NOT begun to transact busiAngeles: April 19, 2011; Published: April 22, ness under the name(s) listed herein: 29, May 06, 13, 2011 LACC N/C June Palmer; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 26, 2011; FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Published: April 29, May 06, 13, 20, 2011 2011006906 The following is/are doing busi- LACC N/C ness as: 1) PROJECT BROOKLYN HOMEOWNER 2) PROJECT QUEENS HOMEOWNER

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Page 30 | April 29, 2011 Trustee Sale No. 247345CA Loan No. 3013206648 Title Order No. 707550 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/9/2007. 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 5/20/2011 at 10:30 AM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02/27/2007, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 20070420064 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Donna B. Morgan a single woman, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bnak, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $622,167.13 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1322 Benedict Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 APN Number: 4356-011-008 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: 4/26/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Derek Wear-Renee, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or HYPERLINK "http://www.lpsasap.com" www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or HYPERLINK "http://www.priorityposting.co m" www.priorityposting.com P823911 4/29, 5/6, 05/13/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 07-0042468 Title Order No.

07-8-172726 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 4337-008-096 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/12/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by LANA KOSMOGORLOV, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 05/12/2005 and recorded 05/18/05, as Instrument No. 05 1166391, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/20/2011 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 705 WESTMOUNT DRIVE # 306, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 900695177. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $645,661.60. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/08/2007 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3977005 04/29/2011, 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 09-0160165 Title Order No. 09-8-493456 Investor/Insurer No. 166358644 APN No. 4328004-102 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/17/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that

RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM P GORNIK, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 04/17/2007 and recorded 04/26/07, as Instrument No. 20071008049, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/20/2011 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9950 DURANT DRIVE #308, BEVERLY HILLS, CA, 90212. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $803,554.74. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 01/30/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3979391 04/29/2011, 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011

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INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PROHIBITING HIGH IMPACT CONVENIENCE STORES UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED BY THE CITY, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On April 5, 2011, the Director of C o m m u n i t y Development recommended that the City Council study the City’s regulations regarding

the operation and development of convenience stores. Section 2. The Director has reported that prohibiting high impact convenience stores, as defined below, is necessary to protect against an immediate threat to the public health, safety or welfare and to avoid a conflict with any future potential regulation. The Director has also recommended that the interim ordinance include discretionary review in order to allow certain convenience stores to be approved during the interim ordinance period if the Planning Commission, after reviewing the specific project, can make the findings set forth in Section 8 below, thus concluding that the convenience store will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare. Section 3. The impacts of high impact convenience stores, which primarily serve commuters, differ from the impacts of neighborhood convenience stores, which primarily serve local residents and pedestrians. Without regulation, high customer turnover and the vehicle-focused nature of high impact convenience stores will likely result in increased localized traffic, parking problems, and unwanted commercial intrusions into established residential neighborhoods. Associated impacts may include commercial parking on residential streets, increased litter, and excessive noise that would deteriorate the quality of life for those in the immediate vicinity. In addition, high impact convenience stores would not promote the City’s brand and for the reasons discussed above would harm neighborhood character. Section 4. Section 65858 of the California Government Code authorizes the adoption of an interim ordinance as an urgency measure to prohibit any usage of land that may be in conflict with zoning proposals being considered or studied by a legislative body, Planning Commission, or Planning Department. Section 5. In light of the findings stated in Section 3, the Council has directed staff to prepare an interim ordinance to prohibit high impact convenience stores, allowing them only pursuant to a convenience store conditional use permit. Section 6. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, the City Council finds and determines that the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare requires the adoption of this interim Ordinance. As described in Section 3, high impact convenience stores pose a significant threat to the health, safety and wel-

fare of the community. Without regulation, the high customer turnover and the vehicle-focused nature of high impact convenience stores will likely result in increased localized traffic, parking problems, and unwanted commercial intrusions into established residential neighborhoods. Associated impacts may include commercial parking on residential streets, increased litter, and excessive noise that would deteriorate the quality of life for those in the immediate vicinity. In addition, high impact convenience stores would not promote the City’s brand and for the reasons discussed above would harm neighborhood character. The City Council finds that allowing the unregulated development of high impact convenience stores during the City’s consideration of how to properly regulate such stores would result in the negative impacts described above, would erode the existing character of the City’s neighborhoods and would frustrate the purpose of any regulations ultimately adopted. To ensure that the development of convenience stores during this period of study is consistent with the goals and objectives of protecting the City’s character, the City Council finds it necessary to adopt this Interim Ordinance to both respect property rights and protect the public health, safety and general welfare. Absent the passage of this interim Ordinance, inconsistent development of high impact convenience stores poses a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, or general welfare, and approval of additional entitlements for any development inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance would frustrate the City’s ability to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Therefore, this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare and its urgency is hereby declared. Section 7. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. This Ordinance does not authorize construction and, in fact, imposes greater restrictions on certain development in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. This Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Further, this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA on the separate and independent ground that it is an action of a regulatory

BEVERLY HILLS agency (the City) for protection of the environment because it will protect residential neighborhoods and commercial uses from impacts associated with intensification of commercial uses, and thereby qualifies as a Class 8 exemption pursuant to Section 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Section 8. No lot, premises, building, or portion thereof in the City of Beverly Hills shall be used for any “high impact convenience store” as that term is defined in Section 9 of this Ordinance, unless the City issues a convenience store conditional use permit. The City shall process an application for a convenience store conditional use permit in the same manner that it would process an application for a conditional use permit pursuant to Article 38 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code. The City may impose any conditions on a convenience store conditional use permit that are necessary to preserve the public health, welfare or safety, or to mitigate any potential adverse impacts resulting from the establishment of a high impact convenience store. The City shall not approve a convenience store conditional use permit unless it makes each of the following findings: 1. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area and uses; 2. The proposed use will have adequate buffering between the use and residential areas, schools, parks, and other locations where children gather; 3. The proposed use will not create an adverse traffic impact or a traffic safety hazard to pedestrians or to vehicles, including, but not limited to, an adverse impact on traffic circulation or parking; 4. The proposed use will not create excessive noise, unpleasant odors, noxious fumes, excessive lighting, increased litter, or substantial interference with neighboring properties or uses due to the activities associated with the proposed use or its hours of operation; 5. The proposed use will not create an overconcentration of convenience stores in the area. Section 9. For the purposes of this Ordinance, “high impact convenience store” shall be defined as follows: “High Impact Convenience Store: Any retail store with the following characteristics: (1) more than half the square footage is dedicated to the sale of general food and drink products not intended for home preparation and consumption, tobacco, magazines, and toiletries, (2) the store is open to customers before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or before 9:00 am or after 9:00 pm

on Saturday or Sunday, and (3) meets one of the following – is served by on site surface parking or located within three hundred feet of a residential zone.” This Section 10. Ordinance, being an Interim Ordinance adopted as an urgency measure for the immediate protection of the public safety, health, and general welfare, containing a declaration of the facts constituting the urgency, and passed by a minimum four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council, shall take effect immediately upon its adoption, and remain valid for forty-five (45) days, unless extended in accordance with Government Code Section 65858. Section 11. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be and remain in full force and effect. To the extent that the discretionary process to approve a convenience store conditional use permit, or any part thereof, is determined to be invalid, the prohibition against high impact convenience stores shall remain valid. Section 12. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. Adopted: April 21, 2011 BARRY BRUCKER Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE City Clerk APPROVED FORM:

LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED CONTENT:

JEFFREY C. KOLIN City Manager SUSAN HEALY KEENE Director of Community Development VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Gold, Bosse, Brien, and Mayor Brucker NOES: None RECUSED: Councilmember Mirisch ABSENT: None CARRIED ——————————

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BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No: F521846 CA Unit Code: F Loan N o : 0999548035/KAHROBAIE Investor No: 168380168 AP #1: 4345-021-021 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: MASOUD ISAAC KAHROBAIE, FARAHNAZ G H A D O O S H A Y Recorded July 12, 2006 as Instr. No. 06 1536760 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded December 30, 2010 as Instr. No. 101939957 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JULY 6, 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. 606 N LINDEN DR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: MAY 5, 2011, AT 11:00 A.M. *AT THE WEST SIDE DOORS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 12720 NORWALK BLVD, NORWALK, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $1,023,735.49. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. The timeframe for giving Notice

of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Date: April 6, 2011 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary CINDY GASPAROVIC, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 933099 PUB: 04/15/11, 04/22/11, 04/29/11 ——————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN Title Order No .7742357472 Trustee Sale No. 2011 -1042 Reference No. NO-0128-0404-02 APN No. 4342-003-033 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 11/10/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 5/6/2011 at 10:30 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 11/12/2010 as Document No. 20101628413 Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, the purported owner(s) of said property is (are): YAHYA MEHRANNIA CO TRUST & MEHRANN1A FAMILY TRUST WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state of federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section

5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.): At the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, California All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 321 N OAKHURST DR #404 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 due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $13,250.81 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, 321 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE CONDOMINIUM under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 1367.4(c) (4). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (714)730-2727 or LOG ONTO www.lpsasap.com Date: 4/8/2011 S.B.S. Lien Services 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106 Westlake Village, California 91362 Cindy Sandoval, Trustee Sale Officer WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3963855 04/15/2011, 04/22/2011, 04/29/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 238307CA Loan No. 0699888137 Title Order No. 191298 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA-

NATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/06/2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06/27/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 05 1505614, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Sheik A. Ahmad and Milena Kostic, husband and wife as community property, and Nicoles Shake, a single man, as joint tenants, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: The front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Boulevard, Pomona, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $480,009.81 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1228 North La Cienega Blvd Apt 105 West Hollywood, CA 90069 APN Number: 5555-002-135 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 per-

sonal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 04/12/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Derek Wear-Renee, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P823411 4/15, 4/22, 04/29/2011 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 60760 Loan No. 902458581 Title Order No. 1152205-05 APN 4340-006-101 TRA No. 01349 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/3/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G S AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 5/6/2011 at 10:30 AM, Integrated Lender Services, A Delaware Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/11/2007 as instrument No. 20071642224 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Tami Lee Mitchell, a single woman, as Trustor, ING Bank, FSB, 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 the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 851 North San Vincente Boulevard, Unit 316, West Hollywood, CA 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said

April 29, 2011 | Page 31 note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $698,648.36 (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. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATE: 4/12/2011 INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES 2411 West La Palma Ave. Suite 350, Building No. 1 Anaheim, CA 92801, As Trustee (714) 822-3342 For Sale Information please call: (714) 573-1965 Sem Martinez, Trustee Sale Officer FORM 7 FOR ATTACHMENT TO NOTICE OF SALE AFTER JUNE 15, 2009 Ts no. 60760 Loan no. 902458581 ADDENDUM TO NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL CODE §2923.54 The Mortgage Loan Servicer has ( ) has not (X) obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date filed of execution of this addendum, and the Mortgage Loan Servicer is not aware of any pending or threatened rejection or suspension of the Order of Exemption by the Commissioner. And The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does (X) does not () apply pursuant to the Section 2923.53 or 2923.55. "I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct, and that this document was executed on 8/26/10, at Wilmington Delaware.” ING Bank, FSB By: Rebecca Hoffman Its: Default Associate P824334 4/15, 4/22, 04/29/2011 ————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0005000 Title Order No. 09-8022694 APN No. 4342001-073 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/19/2007. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DAE- KWON KIM, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated

01/19/2007 and recorded 01/26/07, as Instrument No. 20070165994, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/17/2011 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, Los Angeles, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 403 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE #104, 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $651,676.12. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 04/23/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.47316 4/22, 4/29, 5/06/2011

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APARTMENT FOR RENT

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APARTMENT FOR RENT

Border of Guesthouse/Apt PRIME LOCATION BEVERLY HILLS C U LV E R C I T Y BEVERLY HILLS WESTWOOD VIEW, VIEW! 3830 Vinton Ave. 550 Veteran Ave. BEVERLY HILLS ~ HOME ~ UPPER BEL AIR 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. • SINGLE • = = = = = = = • • 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath LIKE A HOME •• S I N G L E •• = 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath = Lrg. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath N EWLY R EMODELED Pool, sauna, fridge, Lrg. patio, granite kitch. •• •••••••• dishwasher intercom Spacious, microwave, +marble bath, freshly SPANISH STYLE K ITCHEN . entry, elevator, on-site Central air/heat, laundry, parking. large backyard. Utilities Included. $3,950/Month

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BRENTWOOD

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

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440 APARTMENT FOR RENT

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• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

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• 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath •

310/477-8171

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• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

Very Nice Unit. Dishwasher, BEVERLY HILLS balcony, on-site laundry, covered prkg. 412 N. Oakhurst Dr. Luxury 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 310/654-1507 ~ Newly Updated ~ WEST L.A. w/ new hardwood floors, 1433 Brockton Ave. paint, appliances, Spacious washer/dryer. wet bar, 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. central air, walk-in Balcony, dishwasher, closet, 2-prkg. No pets. parking, Robert: 310/403-6812 laundry facility. Please Call:

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HOLLYWOOD 10992 Ashton Ave. ————— ————— ————— SANTA MONICA ————— • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. 310/435-3693

SANTA MONICA

213/706-6197

WEST L.A.

427 Montana Ave. 1343 Carmelina Ave.

• Single • • Bachelor •

• • • • • •

Hardwood floors, Controlled access, garage, laundry facility. Close to Beach.

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• SINGLE •

2600 Virginia Ave.

• Spacious • • 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath •

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$2,600/MO. Call 310/550-5767 thevillasonthird.com BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 2 BDRM, 2 BATH ************* $1,750/MO. Upper with balcony, 1/2 Month Free Rent Granite kitchen, marble (OAC) floors, jacuzzi tub with BEVERLY HILLS 336 S. Rexford Dr. separate steam shower. 2 + Den + 2 • $2,500 Large unit with wood floors, eclosed patio, Deluxe Unit. N EWLY R E - DONE . $3,400/MO. Hardwood flrs.,granite dishwasher, pets OK. Avail. approx May 1st counters, a/c’s, front Call 310/278-8999 (Minimum 2 year lease) patio, laundry, 2-parking. By appointment only 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $2,100 ~ WESTWOOD ~ 310/247-8547 10790 Wilshire Bl. 818/679-6747 310/433-1949 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,750 (No Calls after 8 PM) Unit In a Luxury BEVERLY HILLS Highrise Building. 423 S. Rexford Dr 2 BD + 2 BA. CONDO All major appliances. 1836 PARNELL AVE Updated kitchen with central air, pool, spa, 2 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths new appliances, washer/ gym, prkg., 24-hr. security. dryer in unit, large bal- Near Westwood Village. $2,750/MO. 310/470-1758 Five Year old building, high cony, lots of closet space and secured parking. ceilings with crown molding, bamboo floors stainless- $2,350/MO. Water incl. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ steel-appliances Washer & Call 310/994-4684 1135 So. Oakhurst Dr. dryer, Marble bathrooms. BEVERLY HILLS 2 BDRM, 2 BATH 310/203-0422 ~ TRIANGLE ~ bright lower unit newly 226 N. Crescent Dr. remodeled with Hdwd GLORICE SOMEKH REALTY, INC. * * * * * * * floors, granite and tile 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $2,200 available now. Quiet 7 2160 Century 1Bd+Den+2Ba • $1,950 unit bldg, just South Park East #408 LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT. of BH, parking and dining room, hardwood $2,695/Month laundry on premises. floors, full kitchen, 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath $1,675/MO. appliances, bar, Updated/bright/spacious Call 323/304-6969 Hrwd., stainless appl. central air, garage. split flr. plan, lrg. balcony, No pets. 1 Year Lease. pool, gym, valet. Quiet bldg. • 310/273-6124 • BEVERLY HILLS 310/435-3558 1 BDRM. 1 3/4 BATH Prime Beverly Hills $1,650/MO. PICO/ROBERTSON BRIGHT & AIRY • TOP FLR With Central A/C, Oak Lower Spanish Duplex 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $2,200 3 Bd.+11/2 Ba. • $2,500 Granite counters, new Cabinets, 6 closets, dishwasher, N EWLY EWLY R EMODELED . carpets, lots of closets, Hrwd. flrs., extremely lrg. laundry rm., 2-car sub- M i c r o w a v e , G a t e d kitchen w/ granite+2 sinks, prkg. Central air paid. Entry, Parking, Laundry all appliances, w/d, prkg. Balcony and Elevator. No pets. Close to 5 minutes to B.H. 8747 Clifton Way schools+shopping. & Century City. 310/271-1651 Ron:310/990-1730 310/945-7002

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HEAVENLY FATHER AND MOTHER EARTH

Isn’t it interesting that in the season of spring has blown devastating winds across middle we are blessed with the major festivals of America, peppered with hundreds of tornadoes Passover and Easter turning our attention to spiri- leveling whole towns. She has rained down mer******* tual matters? Isn’t it challenging that the same cilessly to make an inland ocean of the Mississippi Associate Publisher & Editor Marcia W. Hobbs period forces us to turn our attention to major basin. The usual pattern of weather in many parts ******* physical matters? These past weeks and much of of the world has been disrupted, including melting the past months have forced us to realize how away of the polar icecaps leaving polar bears and Founding Publisher March Schwartz hazardous is life in this world, how fragile is our penguins wonderful what happened. Mother Earth (Publisher 1965 - 2004) safety net against the blows of nature gone wild. is giving herself a bad name. The Courier is proud to be a Education Partner. These times have made me aware of how we are Yet, until we break loose from her, if ever, we buffeted between our concepts of our Heavenly must live with her, and use our Heavenly Father’s Father and Mother Earth. Note that we have gifts of love of neighbor, sympathy and empathy given genders to Heaven and Earth, and while we to give aid and comfort and speedy relief to our are seeking the blessing of our Father in Heaven, beleaguered brethren whoever and wherever they why are we suffering greatly at the hands of what are. seems to be a relentless Mother Earth? It will also behoove our Earthly Mother to This has been an extended season over the nurse us with some of her milk of kindness so that past years and to today for the rampaging of we help her children weather all these storms, Mother Earth. She has given us great earthquakes recover, rebuild and create a little bit more of in Haiti, Japan and elsewhere, Tsunami and the Heaven on her earth for our children and chilescape of the hitherto contained atom. She has dren’s children. Wouldn’t it be great for our My wife Candace and I wish to thank everyone who support- given us little rumblings in this country. She Heavenly Father and Mother Earth to get together? ed the Beverly Hills Education Foundation’s Apple Ball last night. unleashed fires consuming huge swaths locally, What a blessed match that would be! We were overwhelmed to be honored as this year’s recipients of and destroying vast wooded areas of Texas. She the Bosse Spirit of Philanthropy award. As we both said last night, we just try to do what we can to support the entire Beverly Hills 4/14 in 200 block of Moreno ROBBERY community, especially our public schools. While some of the POLICE BLOTTER Occurred about 1:50 p.m. on Dr. When asked for California focus was on us, we were pleased the main focus was shared with 4/21 in 900 block of N. driver’s license, suspect preBURGLARY the teachers who show up every day to do their best. It was Occurred about 5:20 p.m. on Roxbury Dr. Suspect: Male sented her sister’s, later admitappropriate to recognize the City Council of Beverly Hills for 4/19 in 400 block of S. Almont Hispanic, 30, 6'00'', 185–bran- ted it did not belong to her. funding the schools through the Joint Powers agreement. We also Dr. Unknown suspects used pry dished weapon at victim. Occurred on 4/11 in 300 block commend the BHEF for its “One” campaign to raise the money tool to force open rear window demanded money and cell of N. Crescent Dr. Unknown required to replace funds Beverly Hills must give to Sacramento. suspect used victim’s credit Loss $515 of home but set off alarm and phones. Yep, under our favored position as a “basic aid” district, we Occurred about 3:16 p.m. on card number to make fraudufled. now fund all of the Beverly Hills Unified School District through Occurred between 6:15 p.m. 4/22 in 9100 block of Wilshire lent purchases at gas stations. local property taxes. That’s the good part. The fine print is the on 4/21 and 3:30 p.m. on 4/22 Blvd. Suspect: Male Black, Occurred between 5/14/10 bad part. Few realize the California Supreme Court ruled that no in 8800 block of W. Olympic 5'05'', 220, black hair–entered and 3/23 in 300 block of N. student in public school in California can have more money Blvd. Unknown suspects gained bank and gave employee a writ- Crescent Dr. Unknown suspect devoted to that student’s education than any other student. The entry to offices, stole property ten note demanding money, used victim’s account to make rule is “one pupil/same dollars.” How does that work when and fled. (Security cameras then fled on foot. Loss $1,437 fraudulent charges. Beverly Hills can support its own? It means the state of California were not working.) Loss $3,500 Occurred between 12:45 and Occurred on 4/12 in 9500 takes away money from Beverly Hills to keep things “equal.” Our 2 p.m. in 400 block of N. block of Wilshire Blvd. ASSAULT City, as the home of so many successful and wealthy people and Occurred at 1 p.m. on 4/19 in Canon Dr. Unknown suspect Unknown suspect passed fictibusinesses, cannot enjoy our success. We have to give away our area of Lexington Rd. and N. stole property from a carryall on tious checks with victim’s permoney to support others even beyond income tax. That’s the law. sonal information and made Roxbury Dr. Suspect: Female the floor near victim’s table. So, when the state stops giving the state taketh away. Equal distriLoss $28,100 purchases. White, 30, 5'04'', 117, black bution of income is the state’s only goal. So much for freedom. hair–involved in traffic dispute Occurred about 1 p.m. on 4/15 Occurred at 10:20 a.m. on We see the terrible consequences of the statist leveling “I hate with victim and slapped the latin 9800 block of Wilshire Blvd. 4/13 in 900 block of N. the rich” approach impoverishing all of us. The policies of Gray Unknown suspect stole victim’s Bedford Dr. Unknown suspect ter’s face. Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger and now Jerry Brown have come Loss $2,160 used victim’s personal informaOccurred between 4:20 and property, fled. home to roost. The state is broke and the people are getting tion to apply for bank account 4:35 p.m. on 4/18 in 200 block IDENTITY THEFT broke. Yesterday, Wal-Mart announced its customers – the of S. Beverly Dr. Suspect #1: Occurred around 1:05 p.m. on and credit card. “poor” and “working poor” of the nation – are scaling back their Male, 14, 5'04'', 175, black purchases of even the basics. President Obama, whose policies hair and brown eyes. Suspect are the most socialist, most destructive and most impoverishing of #2: Male, 15, 6'02'', 233, black any American president in history, calls for punishing the “oil hair and brown eyes–entered companies” and the “wealthy.” What exactly do the “oil compalocation and began to slap and nies” do? ExxonMobil paid $10 billion federal income taxes this choke victim who tried to quarter. They managed to keep two cents of every gallon as profdefend himself. it. Big deal. In truth, the oil companies are huge tax collectors Occurred about 2:10 a.m. on for government – at the pump and at corporate headquarters. But 4/24 in 400 block of N. Beverly why are gasoline prices so “high”? Oil is a commodity with a Dr. Male suspects were world-wide market. When our dollar collapses, which it is doing, involved in altercation regardthat simply means it takes more dollars to buy the same barrel of ing gun shots but fled location. oil. Apparently a Harvard/Columbia/Occidental education failed Occurred about 6:10 p.m. on to point that out. 4/24 in 1000 block of Laurel But we must live in dollars. Every minute of every day each Way. Suspect: Female Black, dollar we have is worth less. That’s the reality. Everything we 26, 5'06'', 130, black hair and touch and do uses oil in one way or another. brown eyes–pushed victim and Our schools need to teach economic reality and skills that pulled her hair during an arguwill let our children thrive. We need to support our schools, but ment. not blindly. Business must also be supported so we will have the FORGERY money to support our schools. The path we are on now will not Occurred between 3/17 and take us there. 3/18 in 200 block of N. Palm In the meantime, one class we hope the BHUSD enhances Dr. Unknown suspect removed and promotes is Mandarin. We all better start learning it. That may outgoing check from mailbox, be the most relevant education any of us can have. changed the name of payee and The Courier welcomes letters to the editor. To be considered for pubcashed check. lication, remember: (1) shorter is better; (2) refrain from personal Occurred between 3/8 and attacks or insults–we wish to share rational points of view, not invec3/18 in 200 block of N. Palm tive; (3) keep to one topic; (4) and please do not send us letters Dr. Unknown suspect removed which have appeared in any other publication. outgoing check from mailbox, E-Mail: myopinion@bhcourier.com; Facsimile: 310-271-5118; or Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter forged victim’s name and Mail: The Courier, 8840 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90211 cashed check. Society Editor

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