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Happy Valentine’s Day! BEVERLY HILLS
VOLUME XXXXVIII NUMBER 6 $135 PER YEAR - $1.25 PER COPY •
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THIS ISSUE
Beverly Hills residents
become certified.
Renovations for the Beverly
Hills Public Library begin
with a bang.
4
Harkham Hillel Academy of
celebrated
its
63rd
Scholarship banquet .
5
St. John’s Health Center
sponsors free community
forum.
22
•Health & Wellness
•Birthdays
12
24
George Christy,
Page 6
Vanity Fair’s 18th
Anniversary
Collector’s Edition Has
A Threefold Cover
With 18 Cinema
Beauties In Satin
Gowns From Ralph
Lauren, Giorgio
Armani, Carolina
Herrera And Other
Major Designers
Editorial from
Rabbi Pressman
AND MORE
CLASSIFIEDS
• Announcements
• Real Estate
• Rentals
• Sales
• and More
29
February 10, 2012
MTA Attacks City Tunnel Analysis
4
Indoor cyclists raise money
for cancer research.
5
SINCE 1965
READY TO RIDE—Three world-class cyclists, Amgen Tour of California
participants and likely U.S. Olympic team members, along with avid race
supporter and actor Patrick Dempsey, were led up Rodeo Drive on their
bikes Wednesday by BH police motor officers to a press conference announcing the upcoming 2012 Amgen Tour of California road race. The
largest cycling event in America, the race is a Tour de France-style cycling
road race, presented by AEG, nearly 750 miles through the state, ending
in Los Angeles on May 20. Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive will play a key
role on the final day. Pictured from left are: Chris Horner, David Zabriski
and Dempsey. Not pictured is Tom Danielson.
Photo Courtesy Of Getty Images
City Plans For New Roxbury
Project Failed To Meet Code
Beverly Hills Mayor Barry
Brucker revealed to Monday’s
Beverly Hills Municipal League
executive board meeting that the
architects’ plans for the proposed Roxbury Park Community
Center failed to comply with
Beverly Hills building codes.
City staff caught the errors and
sent the plans back for revision.
Beverly Hills paid approximately
$1.4 million for the plans, prepared by the firm, The Albert
Group Architects.
(see ‘ROXBURY,’ page 23)
Staff Wants To Foreclose On
Homes; City Council Says ‘No’
By Marla Schevker
The City Council unanimously rejected a scheme proposed by City staff to place a lien
on Beverly Hills homes and
properties
for
delinquent
sewage, water and storm water
services and penalties. The lien
would allow the City to foreclose
on property owners who fail to
pay their bills.
“I find this whole concept
offensive,” Councilwoman Lili
Bosse said. “This is government
overstepping our bounds. It was
a complete waste of staff time
By Marla Schevker and The
Courier Staff
The Metropolitan Transit Authority this week attacked the
scathing critique of its subway
tunnel study prepared for the
City Council of Beverly Hills by
Exponent-Failure Analysis Associates.
The Exponent report was obtained and first reported exclusively by The Courier last Thursday. As expected, MTA CEO Art
Leahy attacked the Exponent report and defended his own study.
Leahy wrote, “The MTA reports released last October were
prepared in accordance with
well-established protocols by
highly qualified scientists and
engineers including Dr. James
Dolan of USC and Dr. Thomas
Rockwell of San Diego State
University,” he wrote. “Further,
they were independently reviewed by two separate panels of
experts geology, seismology and
engineering.”
In response, Exponent Corporate VP and Principal Engineer
Piotr Moncarz said Exponent is
highly qualified with engineering
and seismology experts and the
conclusions drawn in the review
are 100 percent independent
and not influenced by Beverly
Hills or its elected officials.
Moncarz said. “We are very
cautious and convey messages
that are truth. We have really taken those reports word by word
drawing by drawing apart. We
went into each picture. We are
just saying that those reports are
not complete enough to draw a
conclusion which route is.”
The Exponent analysis stated
that Metro needed to conduct
additional studies to accurately
determine which location would
be better for the station.
Exponent also cited many
safety risks ignored by the MTA
study, such as methane gas pres(see ‘METRO,’ page 22)
THE NEW ROMANTIC
TEAM—Channing
Tatum and Rachel
McAdams costar in
The Vow, directed by
Michael Sucsy, which
opens this weekend.
More photos in George
Christy’s column
on
page 6, and check his
Pick of the Week on
page
15,
which
explores the history of
St. Valentine’s Day,
which dates back to a
martyred saint from the
Roman Empire. Photos
are included of floral
suggestions
from
designer
Eric
Buterbaugh,
who’s
based at the Four
Seasons Hotel.
Janet Gough
/Celebrity Photo
(see ‘WATER,’ page 23)
LATE BREAKING NEWS:
Beverly Hills High School Academic Decathlon
Team places third at County-Wide Competition
Congratulations to the Beverly Hills High School Academic
Decathlon Team. Our team earned third place and 35 individual
medals at the LA County Competition. They have qualified for the
state competition, which will take place March 15 to 18 in
Sacramento. The students in Dina Yoseph’s Academic Decathlon
class are: Adina Babaian, Jenny Chieu, Alec Chiu, Eunice Choi,
Jeremy Deustch, Max Eagle, Kiya Eshaghian, Heidi Hart, Alexander
Kern, WooSuk Kim, Han Ung Lee, David Mnitsa, George QiaoGuan, Chloe Revery, Parmis Sahrapima, Camille Weins and
Jiangyue Yang.
For the complete story, see www.bhcourier.com.
Audi Beverly Hills Now Open
Fletcher Jones Jr. has opened
Audi Beverly Hills at 8850
Wilshire Blvd. (west of Robertson).
The new facility is the latest
addition to the “Fletcher Jones
Family of Fine Dealerships” and
provides new and pre-owned
sales and factory authorized
service for the popular German
luxury brand. The service department, the only one in Beverly
Hills, is across the street at 8833
Wilshire Blvd.
Audi veteran Mike Bradford
formerly from Rusnak, Pasadena,
has been named general manager of the dealership, which will
employ 60.
Since 1991, Fletcher Jones
Jr. has grown the family business
to become one of the most successful privately held automotive
groups in the United States.
Audi Beverly Hills is the
19th in the collection, representing eight automotive brands in
four states; Illinois, Nevada, California and Hawaii.
The flagship of the group,
Fletcher Jones Motorcars, New(see ‘AUDI,’ page 22)
BEVERLY HILLS
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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S
New BHHS Attendance Policy Shows
Improved Results After First Semester
By Marla Schevker
This semester was the first
one that Beverly High enacted
its new attendance policy, approved by the Board of Education last June 28. Both unexcused absences and tardies results in a deduction from the
semester grade.
Per semester for a yearlong class, one unexcused absence result in a 3 percent
grade deduction, two unexcused absences a 6 percent
grade deduction and three unexcused absences a 9 percent
grade deduction. Per semester
for a year-long class, each tardy
counts as 1/5 of an unexcused
absence, or a .06 percent deduction, from the semester
grade. A tardy is counted when
the student is not in the classroom by the time the bell rings.
Beverly High principal
Carter Paysinger said the concept of docking a student’s
grade for unexcused absences
and tardies is nothing new.
Years ago, he said, if students
had five unexcused absences
they
were
automatically
(see ‘ATTENDANCE,’ page 21)
HONOREES—Toni and Bruce Corwin (Humanitarian Award) and Corinne Verdery (Community Spirit Award)
will be honored at the Feb. 29 Purim Ball in The Beverly Wilshire for their dedication and contributions to
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and the local community. The evening will be chaired by Michelle Kaye and
Claudia Resnikoff. For ticket or tribute information, contact Kerstin Leavitt at 310-288-1755.
City Postpones Approval Of High-Impact
Convenience Store Conditional Use Permit
CERT-IFIED—Members of the Beverly Hills Fire and Police
Departments and residents became certified CERT(Community
Emergency Response Training) Instructors last week. The group spent
three days training at the Santa Monica Fire Training Facility as a step
toward bringing the CERT program back after it was cut by the City
Council in 2009. Back row (from left): David Seidel, Marty Geimer, Fire
Marshall Chris Heyer, Sgt. Greg Mader, Fire Marshall Mike Newell, Les
Bronte, and Pete Landau. Front row (from left): Pamela Meadow,
Brian Rosenstein, and Ami Barton.
By Marla Schevker
A change made by staff regarding the wording of a section of the ordinance caused
the City Council to send the
amendment of the high-impact
convenience store ordinance
back to the Planning Commission for discussion. It will come
back before the council at its
Feb. 21 meeting.
The amendment to the ordinance is needed to make the
idea behind the urgency ordinance passed in April 2011
permanent. The amendment
gives definition to a “high impact convenience store” and
requires any business that falls
under the definition to have a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
to operate in the City. High Impact convenience stores do not
include newsstands, coffee
shops or pharmacies. The definition in the draft ordinance is:
“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
Burglary Suspect Arrested by
BHPD; Property Recovered
An individual believed to
be a prolific burglar was arrested by a Beverly Hills Police Officer on Jan. 25 after the officer
stopped the individual for a
traffic violation. Recovered
from the vehicle were numerous items including, but not
limited to: cash, jewelry, and
electronics.
preparation and consumption,
tobacco, magazines, toiletries,
or any combination thereof; (2)
The store is open to customers
before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Monday through Friday or before 9 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on
Saturday or Sunday; and (3) has
one of the following characteristics — is served by onsite surface parking, located in a fuel
station, or located within 300feet of a residential zone.”
To grant a potential high
(see ‘CONVENIENCE,’ page 21)
KNOCKING DOWN THE
BLOCKS TO PROGRESS—Pictured from
left: City Manager Jeff
Kolin, Vice Mayor Willie
Brien, Councilmembers
John Mirisch, Lili Bosse
and Julian Gold, Beverly
Hills Friends of the
Library President
Charlotte Skura and
Mayor Barry Brucker help
Willa Libaw (front row)
ceremoniously
knock
down the first blocks for
the
library renovation,
Tuesday.
Photographs of the items
recovered may be viewed at
the BHPD’s website at
www.beverlyhills.org (search
for Recovered Property).
If someone believes one or
more of the items pictured may
be theirs, they are urged to call
BHPD detectives at 310-2882656.
8500 Block Of Clifton Way Gets New Parking Zone
The City Council approved
the modification of preferential
parking zone “x” on the 8500
block of Clifton Way and the
adjacent corner of Le Doux
Road. It unanimously agreed to
change the parking zone to
“No Parking Anytime, Permit
‘X’ Exempt.”
The residents of the 8500
block of Clifton Way turned in
a petition signed by 83 percent
of the households on the block
requesting the alteration.
The Traffic and Parking
Commission unanimously sup-
ported the change at its Dec.
15 meeting.
Parking increased from 36
percent to 58 percent in the
8500 block of Clifton Way after
zone “af” was established in
the 8600 block of Clifton Way.
Council Ok’s Commissioned Art Piece For Park
GOING PRO—Young musical theater performers from the City of
Beverly Hill’s “Taste of Broadway” class were given the opportunity to
perform in a professional stage production alongside their instructor
Jennifer Gordon and many other musical theater professionals for the
40th Anniversary Celebration of Fullerton Civic Light Opera. Back row
(from left): Solomon Margo, Daniel Kohanbash and Ben Holtzman.
Front row (from left): Alessandra Maresca, Jennifer Gordon, Emma
Maurer and Lauren Aviram.
By Marla Schevker
At the recommendation of
the Fine Arts Commission, the
City Council commissioned the
creation of the piece “Endless
III” by Juame Plensa and the
movement of “Erratic” by Roxy
Paine from it’s current location
to a different area in the Beverly Gardens Park during its study
session Tuesday.
Assistant Director of Community Services Nancy Hunt-
Coffey said “Endless III” is a
stainless-steel sculpture in the
shape of a seated human created by welding together letters
from eight different languages.
The piece is about 8 feet tall
and 8-feet, 4-inches wide.
The $350,000 to commission “Endless III” includes shipping. The City will incur costs
for installation, creating a base
and providing appropriate
lighting. The relocation of “Er-
ratic” will cost the City about
$10,000.
Administrative Services Director and Chief Financial Officer Scott Miller said the City
was self-insured for $1 million.
All of these costs will be paid
for out of the Fine Arts Fund.
Hunt-Coffey said the Fine Arts
Fund is generated from developer fees and the balance of
the fund as of Jan. 12 was
$960,020.
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CYCLE TO SURVIVE—The Cycle for
Survival indoor cycling event, co-sponsored by The Courier, brought more than
400 cyclists to Equinox Westwood on
Saturday. More than $15 million has
been raised through these rides, funding
rare cancer research through Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Among
celebrity riders were (from left): ex-Laker
A.C Green, L.A. Galaxy’s Cobi Jones
and Stacy Keibler, actress and model.
The program was created by a cancer
victim, the deceased wife of David Linn
(third from left). Photo © 2012 Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Indoor Cycling Event Raises Money For Cancer Research
Last Saturday, more than
10,000 people nationwide participated in Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center’s sixth
Cycle for Survival event.
Equinox, the founding sponsor,
hosted the event in New York
City, Long Island, Washington
D.C., Chicago, San Francisco,
and Los Angeles.
An indoor team cycling
event, Cycle for Survival funds
much-needed research into
better understanding and treating rare cancers.
Within six months of Cycle
events, every dollar raised is allocated to research projects led
by MSK, so patients can see the
benefits of donations in the
form of new clinical trials and
investigational treatment options.
Through 2011, Cycle for
Survival has funded 25 clinical
trials and research studies on
rare cancers that might not
have otherwise received funding.
Together with Equinox, in
just five years, Cycle for Survival has become one of the
nation’s fastest-growing athletic fundraisers, bringing in more
than $14 million and growing
from a single location in NYC
to six locations nationwide.
For more information, visit
www.cycleforsurvival.org.
Heritage To Host Work Of Photographer Jim Arkatov
Heritage Auctions will
show the work of photographer
Jim Arkatov, and the artists who
inspired his work, Feb. 20 to
26. All photographs will be
available for purchase to benefit the Los Angeles chapter of
Autism Speaks.
Arkatov has documented
the history of art and the artist
with an eye toward featuring
the individual at work or surrounded by his or her works to
provide a visual context between the artist and medium.
His latest subjects include
flowers shown at the peak of
beauty. Other artists and musicians include Herb Alpert,
John Baldessari, Billy Al
Bengston, Dale Chihuly, Ed
Moses, Isaac Stern and Igor
Stravinsky.
Heritage Auctions will
host a wine and cheese reception on Feb. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m
at its gallery, 9478 W. Olympic
Blvd. To RSVP for the reception
call 310-492-8600 or email
[email protected].
CELEBRATING SCHOLARS—
The Harkham Hillel Academy of
Beverly Hills celebrated its 63rd
annual Scholarship banquet on
Feb. 5. The featured keynote
speaker was Chief Rabbi Lord
Jonathan Sacks (center) of
England. The banquet also featured the “Shabbaton Choir” a 30men choir directly from London.
Former Mayor Jimmy Delshad
(left) represented the City of
Beverly Hills in welcoming Rabbi
Sacks. Uri Harkham is on the
right.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day In Beverly Hills
In honor of the day of love,
Beverly Hills Conference &
Visitors Bureau has compiled
some romantic and unique
Valentine’s Day offerings in the
City.
View all Valentine’s Day
dining
happenings
at
www.lovebeverlyhills.com/eve
nt-detail/Valentine%27s-Day-
Dining-in-Beverly-Hills.aspx.
The Blvd In The Beverly
Wilshire
(www.foursea
sons.com-/content/fourseasons/en/properties/beverlywilshi re/dining.html)
Dine at The Blvd for a 6course meal where guests can
choose
among
octopus
carpaccio, carrot soup, roasted
quail and more. For dessert,
choose between dark chocolate palet d’or, verrine of milk
chocolate, banana and pomegranate, or white chocolate,
coconut and strawberry pavlova with passion fruit curd.
(see ‘VALENTINE,’ page 23)
Higher-Education Notes
Christopher Rogers, of
Beverly Hills, graduated from
Eastern Oregon University in
La Grande during the 2010-11
academic year.
Rogers earned a bachelor
of science degree in philosophy/politics/economics.
*****
Danielle Hausner of Beverly Hills was named to the fall
semester dean's list at Curry
College in Milton, Mass.
To qualify for the list, students must earn a 3.30 GPA,
have no incompletes, and have
no grade lower than a “C” for
the semester.
*****
Gerard J. Williams of Beverly Hills received a B.A. degree in philosophy from the
College of Arts & Sciences during the 208th commencement
ceremonies last month at the
University of Vermont in
Burlington.
*****
Christopher Kim of Beverly Hills was among more than
1,800 students to make the fall
dean’s list. at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC.
*****
Amanda Lee Kallis, a
member of the class of 2014,
has been inducted into the
chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the
national scholastic honorary
society that recognizes academic achievement of firstyear students, at Colgate University in central New York.
Kallis is the daughter of
Matthew D. and Cheryl Kallis
of Beverly Hills
Kallis earned the distinction by having a GPA of at least
3.5 during the 2010-2011 academic year. A banquet was
(see ‘COLLEGE NEWS,’ page 7)
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CestVibe Co-Sponsors Art Exhibit
CestVibe.com is co-sponsoring art exhibits with The Interfaith Center of Beverly Hills.
CestVibe.com recently entered
into a partnership with The Interfaith
Center
(IFC) of Beverly
Hills to display
the works of contributing artists at
the center, 315 S.
Beverly Dr. New
exhibits will be
on display every
four weeks to allow the individual artists to be
recognized
throughout the
year.
To commemorate this relationship, CestVibe.com and the
IFC will host an evening event
on Sunday from 3 to 8:30 p.m.
Art by Janet Hyun and Jessica
Ostrander will be featured for
the month of February and will
be introduced at the evening
event, Creation. RSVP for this
free event at http://creat
ionart.eventbrite.com.
The art, motivated by the faith
of the artists, may
not overtly show
Christian symbols.
However, one can
see the act of creation and an interpretation of the
heavenly
host.
And, so too, one
gets a sense of
people’s struggles
and hope in the
life-giving images
of the paintings.
For more information, contact Cestvibe.
com at [email protected], or
visit C’est Vibe Prophetic Expressions online at cestvibe
.com.
GEORGE CHRISTY
Where to begin?
That’s
the question with Vanity Fair’s
Hollywood Issue that arrives
every year during Oscar month.
This being the “18th Anniversary
Collector’s
Edition,”
as
described on the threefold cover
with its bevy of 11 cinema
beauties in clingy satin gowns
designed by Ralph Lauren,
Giorgio Armani, Carolina
Herrera, etc. The young stars
were posed by photographer
Mario Testino against a white
Art Deco background inspired
by that all-white signature décor
of Syrie Maugham, the Brit decorator from the ’20s who was
wed to author Somerset
Maugham.
A
rresting articles by fine
writers and layouts of glamorous
photographs fill the 392 pages.
We count on VF editor-in-chief
Graydon Carter for a Los
Angeles story or two, and, yes,
they’re here.
Ned Zeman
reports on the “craze for human
growth hormone with top stars,
filmmakers, and studio executives touting its benefits. Ripped
abs, fewer wrinkles, increased
sex drive, more energy (and
aggression), etc.”
Several physicians at the
S
ophia Loren -- “one of
the last living goddesses” – is
photographed in alluring splendor by Annie Leibovitz in
Sophia’s luxurious apartment on
Geneva’s Vieille Ville. “I would
never have won the Oscar if I
had stayed in Hollywood,” she
tells Sam Kashner. She suggests
giving young actresses everywhere this advice: “Learn how
to kiss. Today they kiss in another way, like they are devouring
each other. They should see
people like Ingrid Bergman and
Cary Grant kiss in Notorious.
Do they eat each other’s faces?
No!”
N
ow starring in NBC’s
Smash about backstage backstabbing during the making of a
Broadway musical based on
Marilyn Monroe, Anjelica
Huston, donning a Cleopatra
hairstyle, plays the bitchy
Broadway producer who tosses
martinis in faces. “They work
you hard in TV, and it goes faster
than film … refreshing to have a
role actually written for me,” she
says to the New Yorker’s Lillian
Ross who was present at
Anjelica’s birth. Lillian wrote
the unforgettable New Yorker
article about Anjelica’s father
John Huston directing The Red
Badge of Courage.
I
nvited to attend a party
with stepmother Cici at Jack
Nicholson’s house, Anjelica
recalls, “Jack opened the door,
and smiled, and I fell in love. It
led to 17 years of on-and-of
togetherness. He had a great
impact on my life. He’s a
friend.”
A
query toplining the
issue’s cover: What’s the most
influential movie of the past 30
years? Is it Barry Levinson’s
1982 comedy Diner, budgeted
James Wolcott takes on the
new male frontal nudity.
Shame’s Michael Fassbinder,
Mark Wahlberg’s Boogie Nights,
Peter and Bobby Farrelly’s Hall
Pass, and those Judd Apatowproduced films, The Hangover
Part II, Forgetting Sarah
Marshall, etc. “The stampede
only stiffened Judd Apatow’s
resolve, making him more determined to rid the country of its
fear of the fugitive organ and
‘get it in every movie from now
on.’”
“I
feel my inheritance as a
film director is from art,”
Federico Fellini revealed to
Charlotte Chandler, “and
Michelangelo Antonioni’s is
from literature. My films, like
my life, are summed up in circus, spaghetti, sex and cinema.”
Antonioni’s response: “Federico
was more concerned with the
outer life of people in his films.
I am concerned with their inner
lives – why they do what they
do.”
R
icky Martin arrives on
Broadway as Che in Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s revival of Evita,
which debuted in 1976. “He’s
been circling the role for three
years,” writes Laura Jacobs, who
quotes Ricky that “it’s different
from my pop singing … more
classical …the range is pretty
aggressive … it’s about challenges, and the character of Che
is giving me the push I need
now.”
A
s always, there’s the
annual Hollywood portfolio of
portraits … plus features on
Brigitte Bardot (The Temptress
Of St. Tropez) … Planet
Tollywood, the Mumbai-based
V
anity Fair’s Fanfair section include photos of Brian
Grazer’s private desk that’s
alongside his three television
screens, always on CNN, ESPN,
BET … Universal’s Ron Meyer’s
26-seat screening room in
Malibu is complete with a pool
table -- Ron watches four to five
movies every weekend … Sofia
Coppola’s
Stuff
(Vuitton,
Chanel, Marc Jacobs) … Harry
“Strip King” Morton, son of
Hard Rock Cafe’s Pope Peter,
who’s opening a new Pink Taco
at the former three-level Miyagi/
Imperial Gardens adjoining the
Chateau Marmont, in addition
to an Asian-flavored burger spot
on Cahuenga Boulevard … 18year-old
singer-songwriter
Kathryn Gallagher is a student
at our USC Thornton School of
Music. She’s written music for
the forthcoming film Someday
This Pain Will Be Useful To You,
starring dad Peter Gallagher,
premiering next month at the
Miami
International
Film
Festival.
T
hen there’s that “Get
Back to Your Roots” newcomer
in Fanfair’s Private Lives.
Nothing, however, to do with
L’Oreal hair care -- rather, it
aims at getting your health back!
The Pressed Juicery opened in
Brentwood last year, added a
branch in West Hollywood, and
now has a Pressed Juicery truck
in the Malibu Lumber Yard,
reports
Punch
Hutton.
Founders Carly Brien, Hayden
Slater and Hedi Gores are Los
Angelenos. “Brien had been living in New York City, and
returned home to take care of
her mother who had fallen
gravely ill. She immersed
herself in the teachings of
holistic medicine, consulted with Slater who’d
Harry
Morton,
son of
Hard Rock
Cafe’s Pop
Peter
Morton is
opening
another
Pink Taco,
among
other
news.
returned from a wellness-andcleansing workshop in Asia, also
consulted with Gores, who was
well versed.” Brien couldn’t
find “pressed-juice shops where
I could get my mom the nutrients she needed.” Voila, the
Pressed Juicery.
P
unch mentions the varied
“types of elixirs, from the stable
of green and root blends (which
include ingredients such as kale,
spinach, ginger, and carrots to
detox brews (lemon, cayenne,
mint, grapefruit, and so forth …
fruitier concoctions … threeand five-day cleanse kits … supplements for specific needs
including energy, antioxidants
and cold- and fluster-busters –
are also available … not to be
missed are the delicious signature drinks: coconut mint chip,
coconut cinnamon, and almond
milk – they taste like dessert, but
they’re actually good for you.”
O
nward to Vanity Fair’s
Hollywood Issue 2013!
Online at
www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm
Mario Testino, exclusively for Vanity Fair
forefront of this “miraculous” or
“hazardous” treatment are
located in Beverly Hills. They
are Dr. Uzzi Reiss and Dr.
Andre Berger. While the article
quotes users Suzanne Somers;
Alana Stewart, who suffered
from side-effects and stopped;
Sly Stallone, it also rings a bell
about long-term H.G.H use.
Ned’s research cites two of the
country’s leading “academic
endocrinologists,” UCLA’s Dr.
Stanley
Korenman
and
Northwestern’s Mark Molitch,
who are not thrilled and remain
critical.
Ned adds that the
medical community anticipates
“increased rates of cancer, heart
disease, and early mortality …
risks of edema, high blood pressure, prostate cancer and breast
cancer.”
film industry, home to the
largest studio complex on the
planet … Pasadena’s Laura and
Kate Mulleavy, the sisters
behind the Rodarte fashion label
favored by Cate Blanchett and
Natalie Portman. An early fan
and a close friend, Natalie says.
“You get the sense you’re wearing a work of art.”
Lisa Eisner, exclusively for Vanity Fair
George Christy
at $5 million. “Yet no movie
from the 1980s proved more
influential,” insists S. L. Price,
“serving as the launching pad
for Kevin Bacon, Mickey
Rourke, Ellen Barkin, Paul
Reiser, Steve Guttenberg,
Daniel Stern, Timothy Daly …
everyone was raw, egos were
huge, but held in check because
no one had been warped by
fame and money.”
Vanity Fair’s 18th Anniversary
Collector’s Edition has a threefold
cover with 11 cinema beauties.
Vanity Fair cover girls include Rooney Mara, Mia Wasikowska, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Elizabeth Olsen, Adepero Oduye,
Shailene Woodley, Paula Patton, Felicity Jones, Lily Collins, and Brit Marling
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BEVERLY HILLS
COLLEGE NOTES
(Continued from page 5)
held in honor of the approximately 150
students who qualified.
*****
Two students from Beverly Hills
were named to the dean’s list, and one
to the dean’s honor list for the fall semester at the University of WisconsinMadison.
Named to the lists were::
• Emily Nicole Litvak, School of
Human Ecology, dean’s honor list;
• Daniel Jacob Litvak and Madeline Elizabeth Miller, College of Letters
and Science, dean’s list.
To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must complete a minimum of 12
graded degree credits in that semester.
*****
John Phillip Gornik of Beverly
Hills, received his B.S. degree in business administration in commencement
ceremonies last month at Fontbonne
University in St. Louis.
*****
The Ottawa University Braves football team, of which Brentwood native
Skyler Parker is a member, won the
2011 Buffalo Funds Five Star Champions of Character award, which recognizes one college team in every sport for
“exemplary character and sportsmanship displayed during practice, competition, on campus, and in the community.”
The Champions of Character program, developed by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
(NAIA), teaches student-athletes the importance of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership.
Parker, #40, is a 6-1, 220 pound
linebacker who transferred from Los
Medanos College.
* ****
Daniel Bleiberg of Beverly Hills,, a
member of the class of 2013, was
named to the dean’s list for the fall 2011
semester at Tufts University, located on
three Massachusetts campuses in
Boston,
Medford/Somerville
and
Grafton, and in Talloires, France,
Dean’s list honors require a semester GPA of 3.4 or greater.
*****
Nikolai Beshkov of Beverly Hills
made the fall quarter 2011 dean’s list at
DePaul University in Chicago.
To qualify for the list, students must
earn above a 3.0 GPA on a four-point
scale.
*****
Four BHHS seniors have received
their acceptance notifications to USC.
The students were notified early because they are candidates for USC
Scholarships.
Andrew Schwab and Matthew
Spector have been awarded the Dean’s
Scholarship and Sara Newman and
Steven Kearns are finalists for the Presidential Scholarship award.
Presidential Scholarship finalists will
be hosted for a special two-day event at
the campus which will include interviews with their academic departments.
*****
Nicholas Everett Harper is a recipient of the Dean's award for academic
excellence during the 2011 fall term at
Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y.
Harper, a member of the class of
2015, is a BHHS graduates and the son
of Robert E. and Deborah L. Harper.
To be eligible for the award, a Colgate student must achieve a 3.30 or
higher average while enrolled in four
courses.
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Fashion News & Notes
Pikolinos Bows New Line to Benefit
Maasai Tribes
Spanish comfort brand Pikolinos is
bringing a new line to the U.S. to
benefit the Maasai tribes of Africa.
The limited-edition collection of sandals will be handmade by tribal
women.
According to Fernando Palazzo,
country manager for North America,
all profits from the hand-beaded
styles will be used to support educational initiatives in the Maasai communities.
Additionally, the 1,400 Maasai
women are paid salaries for their
work. For many, he said, this is the
first time they've had the opportunity
to work at jobs outside their communities and receive monetary wages.
and Europe.
The luxury firm said revenues rose
15.8 percent in the three months to
Dec. 31 to 852.5 million euros, or
$1.15 billion. Stripping out the
impact of currency fluctuations, sales
were up 14.3 percent during the
period. All dollar rates are calculated
at average exchange rates for the
period concerned.
In 2011 as a whole, sales rose 18.3
percent at constant exchange rates,
beating the company’s forecast of a
15 to 16 percent rise. Hermès, which
will announce full results on March
22, again raised its forecast for the
current operating margin, which it
now expects to exceed 30 percent in
2011 versus 27.8 percent in 2010.
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I M P O R TA N T
Happenings Around Town
• More Than 100 Wineries,
Breweries Set For BH Wine Fest
More than 100 wineries,
breweries and spirits are participating in the Beverly Hills
Wine Festival to showcase their
select varieties at The Beverly
Hilton on Feb. 26.
Presented by ABM Medical,
Aston Martin, and Lamborghini
of Beverly Hills, net proceeds
benefit the Los Angeles Animal
Alliance.
The wines’ flavors will be
enhanced by pairing them with
international cheeses.
One of the featured wineries will be Todd and Tammy
Schaefer’s 13-year old Pacific
Coast Vineyards, composed of
tral Coast region of California.
The Schaefers’ 2008 pinot
noir scored a gold medal at the
2012 San Francisco Chronicle
national wine competition, the
largest in the world. Pacific
Coast Vineyards also produces
syrah, malbec, cabernet sauvignon, merlot and chardonnay.
These boutique wines are structured in small lots and barrelaged in custom French oak barrels for 18 months or longer.
The festival includes live
music and entertainment. For
information, visit: www.beverlyhillswinefestival.com.
• Jonsson Cancer Center To
Honor NBC’s Jennifer Salke
The Jonsson Cancer Center
Foundation hosts its 17th annual “Taste for a Cure” fundraiser
at The Beverly Wilshire April 20
honoring Jennifer Salke, president of NBC Entertainment.
Event features a premier
food and wine tasting reception
followed by awards program
with live auction, tasting menu
of savory selections and enterTodd and Tammy Schaefer of
tainment. Jon Holman, Larry
Pacific Coast Vineyards
Maguire, Gary Newman, Jay
estate grown vines hand select- Sures and Dana Walden will coed and crafted to produce the chair. Individual tickets $500.
top quality of wines for the Cen- For information, call 310-201-
5033 or visit www.tasteforacure.com.
•Dreams Of The Washer King
Premieres At Theatre 40
Christopher Wall’s new
play Dreams Of The Washer
King is having its West Coast
premiere through Feb. 26 at
Theatre 40’s Reuben Cordova
Theatre on the BHHS campus.
“Christopher Wall is a
unique new voice in the theater” says Director Andre Barron. “His work fuses evocative
visual imagery, gripping stories,
and a deep understanding of
the psychological traps we set
for ourselves.
“He is a master of time manipulating the nonlinear narrative forward in amazing ways.
There is a curious sense of the
supernatural and fantastical elements that run through the play
that captures the imagination.”
Performances are 8 p.m.,
Thursday-Saturday, and 2 p.m.,
Sunday. Tickets are $23 on
Thursday and Friday and $25
on weekends. Call 310-3640535 and for online ticketing,
visit www.theatre40.org.
• Three BH Rare Booksellers To
Display At Weekend Book Fair
Three Beverly Hills rare
booksellers
will be among
the 200 international and
U.S. dealers
GRAND OPENING–A new PetSmart store had its grand opening last
Saturday at 330 S. La Cienega Blvd. The all-encompassing facility has
a PerSmart PetsHotel for boarding cats and dogs and Doggie Day
Camp plus Banfield Pet Hospital for veterinary services. The facility has
such services as grooming, training, adoptions and charities.
Information is at 310-358-0252.
Photo by Murray Pepper
flocking to the 45th California
International Antiquarian Book
Fair this weekend at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E.
Green St.
Joining Bruce Howard of
Bookbid will be Benjamin Weinstein of Heritage Book Shop,
who will be bringing such items
as a first edition of Cicero, the
first book published in English
by William Caxton in 1481, and
a first edition of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Erye.
Mark Hime of Biblioctopus)
will bring such diverse items as
Paul McCartney’s hand-written
manuscript for Lovely Rita from
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club
Band, valued at $175,000 and a
fourth folio 1685 edition of
Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories And Tragedies, priced at
$180,000.
The Book Fair will feature
volumes from five centuries of
printing, as well as original
manuscripts
that
predate
Gutenberg from booksellers
from across the country and
around the world. The fair gives
visitors the opportunity to see,
learn about and purchase the
finest in rare and valuable
books, manuscripts, autographs, graphics, prints, maps,
photographs and more.
Fair hours are 3 to 8 p.m.
today; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets good for all three
days are $25 and Saturday or
Sunday at $15. For information,
visit www.labookfair.com or
call 800-454-6401.
A Retired Bel-Air Couple That Cares:
Helping Foster Children Via CASA/LA
Inta and Richard Kipper of Bel-Air have been married for 40 years and raised
four children together during that time. They share a bond that continues to provide
each with love and joy every day. However, three years ago, during jury duty,
Richard Kipper chanced across another way for them to share an experience while
also helping a child along the way: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of
Los Angeles.
Nonprofit CASA/LA works with the L.A. Department of Children and Family
Services, advocating for children in the foster care system. The responsibilities are
wide-ranging from attending court dates and working with the judge to representing the child’s educational interests. Oftentimes, a CASA is the most stable presence
in a foster child’s life and for many foster children, the CASA volunteer is the only person not paid to care for them.
“While on jury duty, I saw an ad for CASA. It sounded interesting and since we were about to retire, we agreed to find out
more about the program,” said Richard Kipper, a former tax
lawyer and CPA.
“My wife was a retired high school teacher with extensive experience working with teenagers. With both of us having very different backgrounds, we could see ourselves far more effective together than acting alone.”
The couple does everything together (i.e. speaking with social workers, caregivers, therapists, school officials, teachers, psychiatrists, and, of course, meeting
with the CASA child for whom they hold educational rights.
“After the various meetings we discuss what each of us heard and our respective reactions. Sometimes we agree completely but other times we disagree and
have to find a middle ground which can be difficult frustrating. But when we deal
with our CASA child, we always try to be of one mind,” said Kipper.
Because of his legal background, he prepares the court reports. Then his wife
thoroughly edits them and the couple discusses the changes for the final report and
recommendations.
“For me, being a CASA is an opportunity to help an at risk foster child. I wish
every one of them could have a CASA,” said Kipper. “For my wife, being a CASA is
an opportunity to stand by, support, encourage, advocate and care for, journey
with, and be involved on behalf of a child who needs someone ‘in his or her corner’ to make a difference in their difficult life.”
More information about CASA/LA can be found at the organization’s website:
www. casala.org
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HOW DO
YOU FEEL?
St. John’s, Topanga Film Institute Strive To Educate Community
M E D I C I N E , H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
‘Neuro-Cinema & Beyond’ Series Gains Momentum Valentine’s Day Is Time To
Last month, the art and
healthcare communities came
together to celebrate neurosurgery and learn about the
brain. More than 130 guests
attended the kick-off dinner for
the “Neuro-Cinema & Beyond”
a film series focused on the
brain, cancer and physicians
involved in treating these conditions.
The series marks the first
collaboration of St. John’s
Health Center, the John Wayne
Cancer Institute (JWCI) and the
Topanga Film Institute (TFI), a
division of the Topanga Film
Festival.
“This series allows us to not
only bring attention to independent films that explore
important issues, but also gives
us the opportunity to educate
the community about these
conditions and get them thinking,” said Daniel F. Kelly, M.D.,
director of St. John’s Brain
Tumor Center and Pituitary
Disorders Program and faculty
member at JWCI, who is speaking at several of the screenings.
“Programs like this help educate the public on complex
medical issues, such as the
advances and limits of healthcare and the capabilities of both
the brain and body to recover
Think About A Healthy Heart
Valentine's Day is the time
of year for people to remind
themselves to embrace lifestyle
choices that help maintain a
healthy heart.
UCLA cardiologist Dr.
Karol Watson says that social
connections, a healthy diet and
stress reduction are just a few
of the things that support the
heart.
“Taking a walk on the
beach with someone special,
eating delicious healthy foods
or taking time to relax can contribute to a healthy heart,” said
Watson, associate professor of
cardiology at the David Geffen
School of Medicine at UCLA.
“Much of heart disease can be
prevented so it is very important to follow a healthy lifestyle
and to control your cardiovascular risk factors.”
Here are some other tips:
• Get the heart pumping.
New recommendations for a
healthy heart are to participate
in aerobic exercise for 30 to 60
minutes daily. The good news is
that new research confirms this
can be done in increments as
short as 10 minutes at a time.
So doing anything that gets
the heart rate up such as a brisk
stroll around the block, active
gardening, or even walking in
the mall all count. Exercise
helps maintain a healthy
weight and a strong heart.
• Eat well to maintain a
healthy weight. Being overweight or obese has been
shown to increase the risk of
heart attacks, heart failure, and
diabetes. A healthy diet is one
of the best ways to maintain a
normal weigh
• “Follow your heart.”
“Your loved ones will appreci-
FILM SERIES—Daniel F. Kelly, M.D., director of JWCI’s Brain Tumor
Institute, being presented the “What Is Your Favorite Part Of The Brain”
board by LG Taylor of the Topanga Film Institute.
from illness.”
The series kick off featured a
screening of The English
Surgeon, a film about the experiences of neurosurgeon Dr.
Henry Marsh while working in
poverty-stricken Ukraine, followed by a Q&A over Skype
with Emmy-winning filmmaker
Geoffrey Smith.
“Neuro-Cinema & Beyond
has provided a dynamic platform to shed light on the humanitarian efforts of neurosurgeons,
such as Dr. Marsh,” Smith said.
“I am thrilled to have been a part
of it.”
• The next screening in the
series will be at 2:30 p.m.,
Sunday, Feb. 19. Jonna's Body,
Please Hold, is a dark comedy
directed by Adam Bluming that
explores the film’s producer,
writer and actress Jonna Tamases’
own experiences with breast cancer.
Winner of Audience Award at
the Ashville Film Festival and part
of TFI’s “Beyond” series, the
movie’s stunning visuals and
hilarious characters take viewers
on a wild and sometimes bizarre
ride into the realm of health, illness, joy and the beauty of life.
Following the film showing will
be a Q&A with Tamases and Saint
John’s surgical oncologist and
breast specialist Dr. Maggie
DiNome, who will offer insight
into breast cancer and treatment
options.
• The third movie in the
series is Marwencol, a documentary by Jeff Malmberg, about Mark
Hogancamp, a man who is left
brain damaged and broke after a
vicious attack. Hogancamp seeks
recovery in “Marwencol,” a
miniature World War II-era town
he creates in his backyard.
Winner of the South by
Southwest Film Festival Grand
Jury Award , the film will be
shown at 2:15 p.m., Saturday,
Feb. 25 and followed by a Q&A
with Malmberg and a discussion
about brain injury and recovery
with Dr. Kelly.
• The final film will be
Moving Forward by Conor and
Danny Toumarkine (time, date
and location of filming still being
decided). The film follows Danny
Toumarkine after he suffered from
a traumatic brain injury last year.
(see ‘SERIES,’ page 14)
Dr. Karol Watson
ate you taking care of your
heart throughout the year,” says
Watson. “Remember to get the
appropriate screening tests that
you need for cholesterol levels,
blood pressure and blood glucose, and see your doctor regularly.”
•Take medications as recommended by a physician.
Many patients stop taking their
prescribed medications without discussing this with their
physicians. Studies show individuals who stop their cardiovascular medications are at
much higher risk for heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and
reduced survival compared to
those who adhere to their medical regimen.
•Reduce stress. Finding a
positive outlet, like exercise,
meditation and spending time
with family and friends, can relieve stress and also improve
your health.
•Quit smoking. Smoking
increases the risk of heart attacks and heart failure.
Health Happenings...
‘Women & Heart
Disease’ Topic Of
St. John’s Lectures
One in three women has
some form of heart and blood
vessel disease. This year, heart
disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases will claim the
lives of more women than the
next five leading causes of death
combined.
Eight to 12 million people in
the U.S., especially those over
50, are affected by peripheral ar-
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tery disease (PAD), a common
but serious disease that increases the risk of heart attack and
stroke.
To underscore the importance of this health challenge
for women, St. John’s Health
Center is sponsoring a free community forum “A Woman’s
Health—Heart Disease” from
6:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, Feb.
13, and repeated from 2-4 p.m.,
Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Santa
Monica Public Library Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Among the lectures to be
presented by St. John’s physicians are:
• “Diet, Nutrition and
Heart Health including Metabolic Syndrome” by Dr. Sandra
Fallon, cardiologist;
• “Skipped Beats, Rapid
Heart Rates and Rhythm Disorders including Atrial Fibrillation” by Dr. Sarina van der Zee,
cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, and;
Appointments • Walk-ins Welcome
291 S. Robertson Bl., Beverly Hills, 90211
(see HAPPENINGS,’ page 14)
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HAPPENINGS
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COMMAND PERFORMANCE—More than 30 inpatients and their family members were treated to a very special visit and private performance
last week by Grammy-winning vocalist and singer-songwriter, Seal. The
interactive music session was hosted by the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Music Therapy Team in the fifth floor Family Lounge. Guitars, keyboards, drums, tambourines, shakers and other musical instruments were handed out so patients could play along and showcase
their own style of music.With several music therapists strumming along
as backup, Seal kicked off the performance with Secret, a song he
wrote for his daughter.
Presents
New Jerusalem
The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation in
Amsterdam: July 27, 1656 by David Ives
Performed at the Pico Playhouse Pico Blvd
Los Angeles CA Reservation line Produced by Howard Teichman • Directed by Elina de Santos
Opening Feb 10, 2012 through April 1, 2012
Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 PM
Sunday Matinee 3:00 PM
Tickets Thursday and Friday $28.00
Saturday and Sunday $30.00
• “Coronary and Peripheral
Artery Disease (PAD) including
stent procedures” by Dr. Prabhtej
S. Brara, FASCA&I, interventional cardiologist.
Registered dietitians from St.
John’s Nutrition and Diabetes
Education Department will provide a “Healthy Hearts” food and
nutrition exhibit at the Auditorium 30 minutes before the beginning of each forum: Monday, 6
to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, 1:302 p.m.
Part of St. John’s “Women’s
Health Lecture Series,” the program is made possible through a
grant from The Harold McAlister
Charitable Foundation.
Seating is limited. Required
reservations may be made by
calling 310-829-8453.
Program Addresses
Teen Challenges
“One Life To Live,” a program of the Iranian American
Parents Association (IAPA) “to
help solve dangerous challenges
facing teens” will be held from
3-6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19 at The
Beverly Hilton.
With the theme, “Community Together To Save Lives,” the
seminar will address the topics
of drugs, sex, legal issues, alcohol and tragic incidents.
With special guest Sheriff
Lee Baca, the event will feature
presenters: Dr. Nanaz Pirnia,
BHPD Sgt, Mark Cripe and Gary
Woods, BHUSD superintendent
and panelists Cameron Yadidi,
Alaleh Kamran, Sam Sharafshahi, Ardy Pirnia, Danni Rabbani and Sepehr Dardashti.
Tickets,$20 for those 13 and
older, are available at Kebar Corporation, Sound City, Elat Market, Q Market and Avakian. Or
online at www.IranianHotline.com or by phone at 310-3583337.
For more information, email
[email protected] or call Pirnia,
310-286-1480. Event sponsors
include The Beverly Hilton and
KIRN Radio Iran 670AM.
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For 15 years, Danny and his
brother had shared a dream of
creating a season-long snowboarding video.
After starting a production
company called Shreddy Times
in 2007, together they documented Danny's path to stardom
within the snowboard industry.
While filming in Montana, with
a group of close friends, Danny
fell on a routine jump and sustained a severe head injury. After
nearly two weeks in a medically
induced coma and four brain
surgeries, Danny was discharged
from the hospital 33 days after
his fall.
The film takes the audience
through the ups and downs of
his recovery process. The film
will be followed by a Q&A with
Conor, Danny and Dr. Kelly.
To RSVP for any of the free
screenings at the Martin Luther
Jr. Auditorium in Santa Monica
Public Library, 601 Santa
Monica Blvd. call 1-800- 7856467 or visit www.new
stjohns.org/neurocinema.aspx.
BEVERLY HILLS
George Christy’s Pick Of The Week: The Love Connection
W
ho is this mysterious
Saint Valentine who bestowed
this annual holiday to the
world? We’ve discovered he’s
a Christian martyr from the
Roman Empire who later
became linked to romance by
Geoffrey Chaucer during the
14th century.
S
hakespeare wrote about
the holiday in Hamlet (16001601), when Ophelia sighs,
“Tomorrow is Saint Valentine’s
Day/All in the morning
betime/And I’m a maid at your
window/To be your Valentine.”
And
that
old-fashioned
Valentine’s Day poem is attributed to an English nursery
rhyme: “Roses are red/Violets
are
blue/The
honey
is
sweet/And so are you/Thou are
my love and I am thine/I drew
thee to be my Valentine.”
I
during the Middle Ages it was
generally believed that February
14th was the beginning of the
birds mating season, which
spawned the idea that this
should be a day of love.
A
t the beginning of the
19th century, fancy Valentines
were made with ribbons and
lace, and by mid-century Esther
Howland
of
Worcester,
Massachusetts imported paper
lace and floral art from England
to design Valentines for her
father’s stationary store.
Her
cards inspired personal handwritten messages. By the middle of the 20th century, the
mass-produced cards took off,
and the U.S. Greeting Card
Association estimates that more
than 190 million Valentine cards
are exchanged every year.
When counted with the cards
made in classrooms, the estimate rises to one billion – with
teachers being the most popular
recipients.
W
ith the Internet, other
traditions are taking hold.
Original computer-created art
has become fashionable, with
an estimate that more than 20
million e-valentines are being
sent. But the past is not forgotten, as antique and vintage
Valentines, pop-up and mechanical ones are treasured as collecn France and England tor’s items.
S
t. Valentine’s Day is celebrated the world over. A figure
known as Jack Valentine leaves
sweets at the back door for children in Norfolk, England.
Scandinavian lovers gift their
mates with red roses.
In
Finland, the day remembers
friends as well as lovers. In
Lithuania and Latvia it’s not
uncommon for the citizenry to
add stickers of hearts to their
faces and shirts. Young Israeli
girls from centuries past wore
white dresses and paraded in
vineyards while young boys
looked on. Today they celebrate it as a “festival of love,”
Leno on The Tonight Show.
Amy Poehler finds, “In a recent
Valentine’s Day posting, Britney
Spears says, ‘Oh, that … who
cares?’” While Garry Shandling
admits, “I’m dating a woman
now, who, evidently, is unaware
of it.”
world’s “fun” holiday.
He’s
created special Valentine’s Day
arrangements for lovers, and
shares favorites in our Pick of
the Week.
I
n Los Angeles, floral
designer Eric Buterbaugh,
based at the Four Seasons Hotel
and whose clients range from
Maria Shriver to European and
Asian royals, reflects that it’s the
I
t’s the “Day of Love and
Friendship” in Latin America.
Women commit to rituals in
Brazil with hopes of finding
Mr. Right.
Chinese and
Koreans spend generously on
Valentine gifts. In Japan,
chocolates are expected. By
1992, the holiday caught on
in India with love letter competitions.
Several of floral
designer Eric
Buterbaugh’s
favorite gifts for
Valentine’s Day
lovers.
S
audi
Arabia,
Iran,
Pakistan, Malaysia have banned
any celebrations. Last year,
more than 100 couples were
arrested in Malaysia while
embracing St. Valentine’s Day.
“T
oday is Valentine’s Day
… or, as men like to call it,
Extortion Day!” chimed Jay
Maurice Harris
I
f you’re in love, there will
be hell to pay in many households if you don’t remember St.
Valentine’s Day on February
14. Greeting cards are charming and thoughtful, but flowers,
chocolates in heart-shaped
boxes, a romantic champagne
dinner or a lovers’ getaway are
a classy way to go. As are diamonds. Sapphires. Rubies.
Emeralds. Or perfect South
Seas pearls.
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doesn’t it? Well, if you plan on
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and nothing is simple about it.
For those of us who have
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the alternatives are to use one
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If you choose to ride and
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around aimlessly and endlessly
while consuming expensive fuel
at an alarming rate. Also expect
to experience numerous altercations with fellow drivers who
are vying for the precious few
available parking spaces. I have
been cut off without warning,
endangered by zealots making
illegal U-turns, confronted with
otherwise ordinary people
standing or lying down in an
open space until their friends or
relatives arrive with the car and
my favorite, two automobiles
each of which is occupying half
a parking space with neither
prepared to acquiesce. Even
the arrival of Beverly Hills
finest, on foot, in squad cars
and on bicycles, fail to untangle
this mess. Curious crowds of
locals and tourists, many with a
rooting interest, just add to the
spectacle.
There are approximately
3,100 parking meters in Beverly
Hills with most previously
designed to let you park for 20
or 60-minutes, an inadequate
amount of time for most of us.
After all where can you get a
haircut and blowout in under
an hour. Imagine the shock of
seeing your glamorous next
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street dripping wet in an ill fitting salon gown to feed the
meter and suppose you run into
someone you haven’t seen in
20 years and only have 20-minutes to get reacquainted. If you
talk fast that gives you a minute
per year. Who wants to be
placed in those kinds of pressure
packed
situations.
Predictably this results in the
issuance of large numbers of
parking citations, which I
expect represent a major
source of revenue for the City
so why change anything. Then
there is the proliferation of
metered spaces that have been
commandeered by restaurants
usually from 6 p.m. to midnight. This practice is completely
out
of
hand.
Restaurants should be limited
to no more than one metered
space per establishment which
will undoubtedly prove to be
troublesome for those eateries
that regularly accommodate
stretch Hummers and tour
buses. On the other hand those
that cater to the Mini-Cooper
crowd should be in good
shape.
It has now occurred to the
cash starved City that additional meter revenue can be generated by extending the hours to
include
6-9pm
Monday
through Saturday and just when
you thought it was safe to venture into town on Sundays, a
new tariff has been applied
during the hours of noon-6
p.m. Should you be cited for an
expired meter, the tab will be
rather substantial and probably
require an insanity plea in
order to get you off.
To complicate matters further, you now have the option
of using a credit card in lieu of
coins providing, of course, that
you have the technical know
how to navigate your way
through the eco-friendly parking meters very challenging
FlexPay instruction menu
which in sunlight is almost
impossible to read even if you
have
mastered
Braille.
Adjusting the time on the
meters can also be challenging
unless you are one of the chosen few who have training as a
bombmaker. Having a Mensa
card in your wallet will also
serve to accelerate your learning curve. I recently failed to
get my credit card to buy me
some additional time and had
to resort to using the meters toll
free hotline number to reach
out for help. Predictably, I
reached a techie in Bombay
and though he failed to solve
my problem, he was able to
provide me with a list of Zagat
recommended restaurants on
the West Side serving high
quality Indian cuisine.
Adding to the frustration of
finding a metered parking
space are the number of automobiles displaying the familiar
blue or red handicap sign dangling from the rear view mirrors
of cars with occupants who,
almost without exception,
appear to be in excellent
health. I once watched a dog
limp out of a car with a handicap sign and head straight for
(see ‘ROGER LEFKON,’ page 25)
VA L E N T I N E ' S D AY & W E D D I N G S
L O O K I N G G R E AT, L U X U R I O U S G I F T S . . .
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VALENTINE’S DAY & WEDDINGS—
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Luxury Jewels Of Beverly Hills Lucy De Castenou Relocates
Features House Of Taylor
Couture Salon To New Studio
uxury Jewels of Beverly Hills is the
exclusive retailer of pieces from
House of Taylor Inc., items
designed by Dame Elizabeth. The Los
Angeles-based international jewelr y
company had Dame Elizabeth Taylor as
a principal shareholder.
In addition to a variety of Taylor’s
designs and some of her original
pieces, House of Taylor offers a wide
selection of watches and fine jewelry
from other notable designers.
Luxury Jewels also carries vintage
jewelry and watches along with the
Taylor brands, and offers appraisal and
consignment, buying gold, jewelry and
watches.
Dame Elizabeth was designer for
her jewelr y line, House of Taylor
Jewelry (HOTJ). All the pieces were
sketched and designed by Dame
Elizabeth and inspired by her personal
treasures.
The owner of the largest private
jewelry collection in the world, Dame
Elizabeth’s collection, recently auctioned by Christie's, was ranked number three in W Jewelry magazine’s list
of the top 10 collections worldwide,
following those of Queen Elizabeth of
England and Farah Pahlavi, the former
empress of Iran.
Her personal collection contained
some of the most exquisite jewels in
history. The 33-carat Krupp Diamond
ring, La Peregrina pearl (a Valentine
present from Richard Bur ton), an
antique diamond tiara (gift from Mike
L
Todd), Taj Mahal heart-shaped yellow
diamond necklace (gift from Richard
Burton), the Duchess of Windsor diamond brooch, a 29-carat diamond ring
(gift from Mike Todd), the pear shaped
69-carat Taylor-Burton diamond (sold
to fund a hospital) and the Grand
Duchess of Russia emeralds are some
of the most notable pieces.
In her book, Elizabeth Taylor: My
Love Affair with Jewelr y, Dame
Elizabeth shared some of the most
sumptuous pieces in her collection of
one-of-a-kind diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. “I knew that I
wanted to give others a glimpse of the
thrills and pure happiness that these
beautiful creations have given me.”
Shop hours are 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Monday-Friday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Saturday.
Luxury Jewels of Beverly Hills is at
203 S. Beverly Dr., and their knowledgeable staff will guide client in purchasing the perfect piece of jewelry
for any occasion.
For more information, call 310205-0093.
The store’s celebrity-studded
2009 grand opening included actresses Lauren Maher, Theresa Randle,
Marilu Henner and Maria Conchita
Alonso and Frances Fisher, and actor
Kevin Sorbo.
Luxury Jewels of Beverly Hills
203 S. Beverly Dr.
310-205-0093
ucy De Castenou has relocated
her popular couture boutique to a
studio on South Beverly Drive.
In her former Brighton Way location for almost 22 years, De Castenou
is looking forward to the valentine and
wedding season, and greeting her
local clientele—many who have been
with her for 20 years,
Known for custom, made-to-measure clothes, she also kicking off the
season launching a new number two
line of pret-a-porter garments along
with her bridal collection including
gowns and mother-of-the-bride dresses.
Featured in high-gloss magazines,
De Castenou has a history of dressing
the most elegant, most chic women in
the world, including celebrities, dignitaries, royalty, lawyers and business
and arts leaders.
“I use very, very high-end natural
fabrics,” De Castenou relates. Many
are one-of-a-kind original prints on fabric. All finished designs are also lined
with silk.
Her repertoire ranges from cocktail dresses and evening gowns to
bridal parties. But she’s renowned for
business attire, par ticularly her
suits—“because of the fit and the fabrics.”
Creating clothes is something De
Castenou has been doing all her life.
“It was a family trait that was passed
on from my mother, a dressmaker. We
learned sitting next to her; that was
L
basic training.” She also attended
design school in Mexico.
“I am a designer and manufacturer,” says De Castenou.
Often when clients come in she
makes a sketch right on the spot, taking into account what a client is looking for.
She shows swatches and fabrics
for them to select from, and before
the final version creates a mock up of
the dress “to ensure everything is
working well.” Clients keep coming
back to her for the fit of her clothes;
something they can’t get anywhere
else.
Once everything is perfect, she
cuts the material and does the
styling. All the manufacturing is done
in Los Angeles by her staff of pattern
makers, sewers and cutters.
“Our garments are recognized for
the high-end work and hand finishing,”
De Castenou adds.
“It’s wonderful to make people
look beautiful,” De Castenou enthuses. She was a stylist at the salon of
iconic hair stylist Gene Shacove, the
model for Warren Beatty’s character
in Shampoo, before moving into fashion. “It was a natural transition,” she
says.
Lucy De Castenou
By Appointment Only
South Beverly Drive
310-273-0880
LUXURY JEWELS
OF
BEVERLY HILLS
Lucy De Castenou
B E V E R L Y
H I L L S
WE
RELOCATED
TO SOUTH
BEVERLY DR
Happy Valentine’s Day
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collection of stunning pieces, our large
selection of GIA diamonds, or let us help you
create a unique custom design.
We specialize in signed pieces:
• Cartier • Tiffany • VCA • Rolex • Patek Phillipe
We also pay premium prices for your watches, diamonds,
estate jewelry, gold/silver, art, & antiques.
203 S. Beverly Drive • 310.205.0093
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Klara Landrat, actress/model
Rudy Valentino, stylist
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VALENTINE’S DAY & WEDDINGS—
Dicker And Dicker Is The Source
Latest Facial, Body Contouring
Technology at Moy-Fincher-Chipps For Fur, Leather & Fur Accessories
oy-Fincher-Chipps
Facial
Plastics & Dermatology is
offering its clients the latest in
facial and body contouring technology.
Three weeks ago, the clinic introduced its new Apollo RF (radio frequency) device, making it the only
area provider with the machine.
The controlled RF is delivered
through three or more electrodes
while the temperature of the skin is
constantly monitored.
The painless, and even pleasant,
procedure is especially good at treating loose skin, like for mothers wanting to tighten skin and eliminate
stretch marks after giving birth; and
for treating cellulite on the thighs.
With three different sized heads,
the device can be used on areas like
the buttocks and arms with the medium sized one; and on the jowls and
fine lines of the face with the small
one.
The Apollo is an example of
TriPollar RF Technology, overcoming
the limitations of mono- and bi-polar
technology. Most radio frequency
devices have to grounded, but not the
Apollo. There is no risk of shock and
the safe and effective device is a lot
easier for a practitioner to use, with a
lot more control.
RF is delivered deep into the skin
without damaging healthy tissues.
• On the face, as the elastic fibers
of the skin, collagen and elastin, are
heated, they contract and collagen
M
strands are pulled closer, resulting in
immediately tightened skin.
The deep heating effect in turn
accelerates the fat-cell metabolism to
augment collagen regeneration over
the full treatment course. (Clients typically have 6-8 treatments). Targeted
facial treatment stimulates collagen
fibers in the dermis layer resulting in
tighter, younger-looking skin.
• For fat reduction, heating the
cells accelerates fat metabolism and
causes the fat cells to shrink. The rise
in temperature forces the fat to
secrete fatty acids (liquid fat) which is
disposed of via the blood and lymph
system.
When the RF device is used on the
body, the result is fat and circumferential reduction and improved cellulite
appearance. Targeted body treatments shrink fat cells in the hypodermis layer and accelerate collagen
regeneration.
Clients have responded to the
immediate results, lack of down time,
and cost effectiveness. The price is
based on the area being treated (small
or large surface) and multiple treatments are taken into account. Moy
Fincher Chipps will soon be offering
Saturday clinics not only for the
already popular treatment, but also for
Botox, Dysport, fillers, laser resurfacing, fotofacials and laser hair removal.
For more information, call 310274-5372 or visit www.moyfincherchipps.com.
ome and discover
Southern
California’s largest collection of fur, leathers
and fur accessories at
Dicker and Dicker of
Beverly Hills.
The company is
renown for its wide array
of fur coats and accessories from sable and
chinchilla
to
mink,
sheared mink, lynx, fox,
rex rabbit, knitted furs,
cashmere and furs,
shearlings and more. The
fashionable, chic and
stylish designs originate
from all over the world. The Dicker and Dicker Beverly Hills showroom on S.
Robertson Boulevard.
It has always been
the goal at Dicker and Dicker to restyling of outdated furs. Delivery
design and manufacture the highest and pick-up are available.
The company can also create comquality furs at affordable prices by sellplete
custom-made furs specifically to
ing direct to the public. Each handcrafted coat is made from the finest a client’s design requirements “or we
materials and all the garments are can work with you to create your own
comfortable and lightweight, allowing custom-made fur from our vast style
collections,” Becker said.
for almost any activity.
The newly redecorated Dicker and
The Dicker and Dicker of Beverly
Dicker
showroom is at 215 S.
Hills name has long-been synonymous
Robertson
Blvd. in Beverly Hills; open
with furs of the finest quality. “We sew
from
10:30
a.m.-5 p.m., Monday
our label into our garments only after
they meet our high quality standards,” through Saturday.
The company also operates a facsaid Larry Becker, owner.
tory
outlet at 9428 Eton Ave. in
Dicker and Dicker is a true fullChatswor
th, 818-998-4387; and a
ser vice furrier offering customers
expert fur cleaning, glazing and cold seasonal location at 109 Main St.,
storage in its temperature-controlled Ketchikan, Alaska (open May through
facility as well as expert repairs and September).
C
BEVERLY HILLS
CONNIE MARTINSON Talks Books
Joan Mangum
SUPER SUPER BOWL PARTY–Cherna and Dr. Gary Gitnick hosted their annual Super Bowl party Sunday with more than 300 on
hand. Pictured above (from left) are: Kelly Katz, the Gitnicks, and
Brighton Way jeweler Martin Katz. Adjacent (top): actor Sean
McNabb and KTTV news anchor Christine Devine; (below): actress
Julia Alexander and KNX Business Hour’s Frank Mottek.
Photos by Vince Bucci
For the 26th consecutive
year, Gary Gitnick, chief of the
Division of Digestive Diseases at
UCLA School of Medicine, and
his wife, Cherna, opened their
home to 300 pals for their annual Super Bowl party. The Gitnicks are founders of the Fulfillment Fund, the mentoring nonprofit that provides numerous educational and scholarship opportunities for L.A. youth.
Besides dozens of current
and wannabe state and local
politicos on hand, additional
guests included Fulfillment Fund
CEO/President Andrea Cockrum,
Diane Sherman Smith, Jan and
Bob Goldman, KTTV’s Christine
Devine and actor/musician Sean
McNabb, KNX’s Frank Mottek,
Daphna Ziman, Tony Oppenheimer, Joan and Charles Fox,
Janet and Barry Cooper, Sybil
Bergman, Fran Huddleston,
Doreen and Fred Solomon, Edie
Singerand many more.
For information on the Fulfillment Fund, visit www.fulfillment.org.
******
Prior to the Feb. 26 Academy
Awards ceremonies, Oscar nominated costumes and 100 outstanding designs from 2011 films
can be reviewed in the annual
“Art of Motion Picture Costume
Design” exhibition.
Opening Feb. 14 (through
April 28), the exhibit celebrates
its 20th anniversary presented by
the FIDM Museum downtown at
919 S. Grand Ave. For information, call 213-623-5821, ext.
3367.
This annual, free to the public event is the only one in the
world that pays homage to the
creativity of the costume designer
for film with a museum show of
outstanding costumes and Oscar
nominated designs. The unique
showing has generated increased
national and international attention throughout its two decade
history.
Visitors will see costumes
from Alice In Wonderland by Oscar-winner Colleen Atwood, who
created the costumes for the film.
Recently, FIDM Museum
presented “High Style: Betsy
Bloomingdale and the Haute
Couture” featuring the museum’s
permanent collection donated by
Holmby Hills’ resident Betsy
Bloomingdale.
Beverly Hills’ novelist Stephen Maitland-Lewis has followed up
Hero On Three Continents with Emeralds Never Fade (Glyd-Evans Press
$25.95). As well as emeralds, friendships last as do memories. For Leo,
his mother’s emerald pendent used to press into his chest when she
hugged him close had belonged to his grandmother and was the talisman of his family. Leo had been taught to play the piano by Bruno
Franzman while his father tutored the latter in math.
Leo was living with his cousins in Nice, where he had been sent for
safety at the rise of the Nazis in
Germany. His parents were academics in a secular world where
being loyal Germans came before
being Jewish but eventually joined
their son there. Leo began learning
about Judaism from Rabbi Aaron
who trains him for his Bar Mitzvah.
As the Nazi strength gets strong in
Vichy France, the British with
Churchill’s help will allow an
unlimited number of Jewish children into Palestine. Leo is sent on
the boat where he meets Uri who BH Novelist Stephen Maitlandwill become his lifelong friend. Lewis with Connie Martinson
They go to the Kibbutz and Leo
joins the British Army. He is sent to England where he meets the DeSola
family with the beautiful daughter Elizabeth whom he marries after the
war.
The second story in this novel belongs to Bruno whose club foot
kept him out of the German army. During one of the riots against the
Jews, he stole the emerald pendent. It did not keep him out of Dachau
where he was in charge of bookkeeping which the Germans highly
praised. As the Germans are losing the war, Bruno with the help of the
Catholic Church escapes to Argentina. Thanks to his record book, he is
able to blackmail Germans who are there. He, too, will make a great
success in banking.
Years later Leo has been a banker is Switzerland until he realizes he
has been used by the bank to smuggle German money and art to Italy
used to get Nazis to Argentina. No one wants to do anything about this
and Leo returns to England and New York. How Leo and Bruno meet
again and the history of the emerald pendent is a thriller, murder mystery.
When I did ask Stephen (who had been a banker in Europe) about
this plot, he seemed reticent to discuss the Swiss involvement. Instead,
(see ‘MARTINSON,’ page 24)
BEVERLY HILLS
ATTENDANCE
dropped and failed from the
class.
“A committee was put together last year to research a
way of putting some teeth in
the
attendance
policy,”
Paysinger said. “The committee spent quite a bit of time researching and going through
the (education) code and came
up with a policy we thought
was fair. It was really to address the unexcused tardies
and unexcused absences.”
Paysinger said detention
had not been much of a deterrent for students, but with the
new policy teachers have said
there has been tremendous improvement.
“We won’t know for sure
until the end of the school
year, but staff believes it has
been a lot better to this point
than its been in recent years,”
Paysinger said.
Parent Michael Eisenberg
said he thought the policy was
a “ridiculous solution” to the
issue.
“If they have a tardy problem, there are better ways to
deal with it,” he said. “They
are trying to get the kids into
better schools, why (damage
the grades)? I think they’d want
to instill in the students the
feeling to try to do better, not
to take away from them.”
Board President Brian
Goldberg said the board is serious when it says it intends to
have consequences for missing
instructional time.
“If people aren’t following
our policies, there are going to
be repercussions,” Goldberg
said. “I want to see students
get the grades they deserve but
when a student is tardy, it disrupts the educational flow for
other students who were there
on time.”
Goldberg said the policy
was enacted to create a culture change.
“We have certain expectations on behavior and academics we’re going to enforce,
and we’re no longer going to
make excuses, and no longer
going to accept anything less
than our standards to earn a
diploma or a grade,” Goldberg
said.
“If we’re going to really
turn around our academic profile and the way that people
view us both in the district and
outside the district, we felt this
was important.”
CONVENIENCE
-impact convenience store a
CUP, the reviewing body
would need to make 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;
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;
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;
not create an overconcentration of convenience stores in
the vicinity; and
not be: (1) at a location that is
an entry to the City, where the
City has, or intends to develop, substantial landscaping or
other improvements to mark
the entrance to the City, (2) at
a prominent intersection, or
(3) at an anchor location.”
When approved by the
Planning Commission, Item six
allowed for the reviewing
body to use discretion when
determining whether or not to
allow a high-impact convenience store in a gateway,
prominent or anchor location.
It was changed by City Attorney Larry Wiener because
they “weren’t comfortable that
language… could be implemented in the long term.”
Because of the change, the
Council determined the ordinance needed to go back to
the Planning Commission for
approval to ensure it maintained the commission’s intent. As of press time, the Planning Commission had not yet
begun its scheduled discussion
on the ordinance.
The interim urgency ordinance expires April 20 and the
council will discuss the ordinance again on Feb. 21.
BEVERLY HILLS
Fickett Honored by L.A. Conservancy
EATING FOR THE HEART—St. John’s Health Center is sponsoring a
free community forum “A Woman’s Health—Heart Disease” from 6:308:30 p.m., Monday, and repeated from 2-4 p.m., Tuesday, at the Santa Monica Public Library Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Registered dietitians from St. John’s Nutrition and Diabetes Education Department will provide a “Healthy Hearts” food and nutrition exhibit at
the auditorium 30 minutes before the beginning of each forum: Monday, 6-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, 1:30-2 p.m. Showing the importance of
a balanced diet, are (from left): Mary Rotolo RD, CDE; Lori Walker RD,
Sandy Andrews RD, CDE, CPT, and Joan DeVito-Agins RD, CDE.
Coldwater Canyon Fire Station
To Be Closed for Two Weeks
The Coldwater Canyon
Fire Station, known as Fire Station #2, is undergoing renovations that will require closure
of the station for two weeks beginning Sunday. The station
will receive electrical system
and other upgrades.
During the time of closure,
the engine and crew will move
to fire station headquarters at
the Civic Center at 445 N. Rexford Dr., where they will continue to serve northern Beverly
Hills with no interruption in
service. The response time of
less than four minutes, one of
the best in the region, will be
maintained for medical, fire
suppression and other emergency requests.
Signs placed at the Coldwater Station will notify visitors
that the station is temporarily
closed and they can call the
911 for an immediate response
to an emergency.
Call the BHFD at 310-2812703 with questions about the
station or fire service.
Former Beverly Hills resident and City commissioner
Edward H. Fickett, FAIA, was
honored by the Los Angeles
Conservancy with its Modern
Master award in December.
Regina O’Brien, chair of
the Conservancy’s Modern
Committee, made the presentation to Fickett’s widow, Joycie,
in a ceremony at UCLA’s Faculty Club.
The late architect left a
large impact on the built environment of Southern California
with lavish homes, resort hotel
complexes like La Costa, Mammoth Mountain Inn and Hotel
Cabo San Lucas; restaurants
like Bistro Gardens, Nick’s Fish
Market and Ollie Hammond’s;
and infrastructure projects.
He master planned entire
communities including Trousdale Estates, where he designed more than 30 homes including is on at 164 Loma
Vista.
All together he designed
more than 60,00 “Fickett
Homes” throughout his career.
In the 1950s he designed
thousands of homes in the San
Fernando Valley that sill hold
up as prime examples of “midcentury modern.”
The Conservancy was
founded in 1978 in response to
a plan to demolish the historic
Central Library in downtown
Los Angeles. The Modern Committee was established after the
demolition of Ships Coffee
Shop and Tiny Naylor’s on Sunset Boulevard.
Fickett, a fourth-generation
Angeleno was widely honored
during his lifetime. He is the
only architect to have been
decorated by a U.S. president.
He received numerous international and national awards,
such as one for the design of
the Port of Los Angeles in San
Pedro.
The Conservancy previously honored Fickett in 1989 with
a Preservation award and in
1999 for his replication, to the
most minute detail, of the oldest fire station in L.A. to house
the African American Firefighter Museum.
AUDI
than 100,000 Mercedes-Benz
automobiles during the past 20
years.
Fletcher Jones Sr., opened
his first auto dealership in Los
Angeles in 1946. Now his son
(who also grew up in Beverly
Hills) continues the legacy, 66
years later.
Metro has operated subway
systems for nearly 20 years in a
methane gas area downtown,
Moncarz said Metro should
have
acknowledged
that
methane gas would be a problem and offer ways to deal with
it.
Lastly, in a statement hotly
disputed by BHUSD Board
President Brian Goldberg,
Leahy claims Metro gave
BHUSD “answers to their questions, copies of requested reference documents and allowed
their representatives to review
core samples at the offices of
our technical consultants.”
MTA also asked to visit the
trenching now being conducted on the high school campus
while the trenches are open,
even though Board President
Brian Goldberg said the
BHUSD has experts from the
United States Geological Survey and the California Geological Survey viewing the trenches, and by request from those
organizations has even dug additional trenches at the district’s
expense.
Leahy’s effort is seen as a
way to discredit in advance results of the trenching now underway. Even MTA concedes
trenching is much more accurate than coring to determine
underground conditions.
Goldberg explicitly stated
Metro has not provided the
BHUSD with all of the data it
requested and the district experts were not granted access
to the coring data until only a
few weeks ago.
“They’ve provided bits and
pieces of what we’ve requested
but not all of the data,” Goldberg said.
“As a public entity, they
should be providing (us with
the data). It’s my personal opinion that they’re intentionally
stalling so we don’t have adequate time to respond to the final EIS/EIR report.”
The BHUSD requested
Metro allow the district additional time after the EIS/EIR has
been released to ensure that the
reports from the USGS and the
CGS are available. Goldberg
said Metro denied that request.
port Beach, is the most successful luxury auto dealership in
the country, having sold more
METRO
ence in the area of the proposed Constellation station location, risk of damage to Beverly Hills water mains, and safety
of students and staff at Beverly
Hills High School.
In his letter, Leahy said the
MTA reports that Exponent reviewed were only a part of the
final Environmental Impact
Statement/ Environmental Impact Report.
“The full report will contain a great deal of information
including the main document
itself and numerous appendices and technical reports,”
the letter stated.
Moncarz said while Metro
has thoroughly studied Santa
Monica Boulevard, it would
need to study Constellation just
as closely to accurately determine which station is better
suited for a station.
He also said he took issue
with Leahy’s casual attitude toward the methane gas under
Beverly High.
Although Leahy’s letter said
BEVERLY HILLS
VALENTINE
Bouchon Bistro, Bar Bouchon and Bouchon Bakery
Valentine’s Day Treats and
Deals
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Bouchon Bistro will be
serving their regular a la carte
ROXBURY
City Manager Jeff Kolin disclosed the failure to comply
when questioned by Brucker in
September to explain why the
project had not yet gone to bid.
The noncompliance involved
structural steel.
“As is often times the case,
through our staffs thorough plan
checking process, we noticed
some steel framing calculations
were erroneously submitted,”
Brucker said. “We went back to
the architect and they, at their
dime, recalculated the structural framing parameters based on
the latest code. There was about
a four-week delay.”
Municipal League Chairman Thomas White said the organization considered the project “backwards” because “the
plans were put ahead of the
project approval.”
“I don’t even know how the
architect was given the context
or the concepts that were proposed because that level of detail never arose during any hearing in which the matter was approved, so it’s anybody’s guess
how they got from here to there
WATER
and a complete waste of taxpayer dollars. If this was an issue
that’s told to us is happening
again and again (it might be
worth it to look into) but we’re
hearing this doesn’t happen that
often. I don’t believe we should
be in the business of starting to
be a bank or a loan agency.”
Assistant Director of Administrative Services Noel Marquis said the City would not
place a lien on a resident’s
property without approval of
the council and would only oc-
menu along with special Valentine's Day dishes & cocktails.
Special dishes include the
Farmers' Market salad, showcasing blood oranges, Jerusalem
artichokes and ricotta cheese
and a Nova Scotia lobster risotto and veal chateaubriand. For
your “sweet,” passion fruit
beignets with chocolate ice
cream will be a divine finish to
the meal.
A two-for-one champagne
offering will be available during
lunch at the Bouchon Bistro
and Bar Bouchon for those starting their celebration early.
The bakery is offering a selection of Valentine's Day treats
beginning Feb. 6, including
with the approval of an expenditure for building plans,” White
said. “We’ve been dragged
through an enormous unnecessary process only to find out in
the end there was a substantial
error.”
In response to a direct
question from one of the
League’s board members,
Brucker said he would have approved the proposed community center project if the bid proposals had come back within
budget.
“There were three councilmembers in August who approved the plans sufficient to
put them out to bid,” Brucker
said. “Had it come in on or under budget, I would supported
it.”
The three were the usual
council majority of Brucker,
Vice Mayor Willie Brien and
Councilman Julian Gold.
White said it was serendipity the bids came back over
budget.
“I don’t think the public
process is well served when information is concealed from the
public and I think from the
council,” White said. “So many
errors and abuses have oc-
curred over a long period of
time and the council majority
seems determined to put their
decision above the interest an
the will of the electorate.”
Both reform councilmembers, Lili Bosse and John
Mirisch, opposed the rush to
build.
The City Council unanimously agreed to reject the bids
for proposed Roxbury Park
Community Center after they
came back $2 million plus over
budget in December. The council then held a town hall meeting in January, although residents were not afforded any dialogue with the councilmembers on the issue.
Now the Recreation and
Parks liaisons, Brien and Gold,
are meeting to discuss ways to
lessen the size and scope of the
project.
Once they have concluded,
they will come back to the
council.
Civic groups have protested
Brucker assigning Brien and
Gold – supporters of the oversized project to which most in
the community object – to the
liaison committee thus squeezing out Bosse and Mirisch.
cur on rare occasions, although
City Attorney Larry Wiener said
the discussion would have to
take place in open session.
“This is not something we
would take during the normal
course of business,” Marquis
said. “It would be used as a last
resort when the City cannot collect under any other way or in a
circumstance where we have an
individual that for whatever reason wasn’t able to pay.”
According to Director of
Administrative Services Scott
Miller, if a resident does not pay
their bill and it goes to collection, the City and the rest of the
rate payers have to “shoulder
that burden for the person who
did not pay their water.”
City Manger Jeff Kolin said
the City could take a resident to
court but “the cost oftentimes
outweighs the amount in the
bill.”
Vice Mayor Willie Brien
said he also didn’t believe the
City should get into what is essentially the business of banking.
“I’m not sure that’s a good
thing,” Brien said. “(Having
your) water turned off is very
impactful. The City has other
options.”
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“hug me.” Chocolate lovers will
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chocolate boxes, available for
$25 and $48.
Six-Course Candle-Lit Dinner at Erbe Matte (www.erbe
matte.com)
Join Erbe Matte for a sixcourse candle-lit dinner with an
elegant ambiance and live soprano. Take this opportunity to
taste Executive Chef Louis Kim’s
traditional Italian and Korean
cooking while being serenaded.
Montage Beverly Hills’ Afternoon Tea, Custom Pastrie
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Taste a collection of teas in
the Lobby Lounge that pair perfectly with chocolate, made by
Food Network award-winning
Executive Pastry Chef Richard
Ruskell. Enjoy the decadent
Chocolate Lover's Tea, featuring
Fortunato #4 chocolate, cacao.
Delight sweethearts with
our luscious, customized cupcakes created by Executive Pastry Chef Richard Ruskell, winner of the Food Network’s Last
Cake Standing. Purchase individual personalized cupcakes
with chocolate covered strawberries for only $10.
Heighten the romance with
Executive Chef Scott Conant's
Valentine's Day menu of Italian
seasonal specialties and wine
selections and pairings. Available on Valentine's Day from
5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. starting
from $95 per person.
Three-Course Italian at
Oliverio (www.avalonbeverly
hills.com)
Enjoy a three-course meal
crafted by Executive Chef Mirko
Paderno. Guests will start off
with an “Akaushi Kobe Beef
3way” which features Sonoma
foi gras over akaushi tenderloin
carpaccio, a seared akaushi rib
eye and a slow-baked akaushi
short rib. For the main entrée,
choose from a homemade garganelli pasta, a roasted
Caribbean lobster tail or
akaushi rib eye.
Taberna Mexicana’s Tasting
Menu Featuring Modern Mexican Cuisine
Kiss & Tell Chef's Tasting
Menu exclusively paired with
Tantao Tequila. Five course
Chef's Tasting menu for $55 inspired by some of our favorite
kisses such as the first course
“Butterfly Kiss” Tuna Tartare or
the third course “French Kiss”
Nantucket Bay scallops or the
dessert “Love Kiss” ginger
doughnuts, warm chocolate
sauce, flourless chocolate cake
with horchata ice cream.
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ANOTHER
B I RT H D AY ! ?
Joyce Essex
Sandra Krause
Frank Fenton
Lee Barab
Florence Rhodes Jane Seymour
Annette Goodman
Jennifer Aniston
George Segal
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating birthdays are Roberta Flack, Laura Dern, Joyce Essex, Greg Norman, Mark Spitz, Leontyne Price, and Robert Wagner (Feb. 10); Dona Powell, Lee
Barab, Jennifer Aniston, Sheryl Crow, Sergio Mendes, and Burt Reynolds (Feb. 11); Sandra Krause, Arsenio Hall, Joanna Kerns, and Simon MacCorkindale (Feb. 12); George Segal,
Kim Novak and Stockard Channing (Feb. 13); Florence Henderson, Meg Tilley, Gregory Hines, and Hugh Downs (Feb. 14); Claire Bloom, Chris Farley, Keene Curtis, Frank Fenton,
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Melissa Manchester and Jane Seymour (Feb. 15); Annette Goodman, Florence Rhodes, John
McEnroe, Levar Burton and James Ingram (Feb 16).
Astrology
By Holiday Mathis
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 10).It’s your turn to have fun. Your internal
search engine scans the world at large for the data that will contribute to
your happiness. Professional achievement will be good for your finances
in March. Humor will be a cornerstone of your attitude. April’s “setbacks”
are a blessing, as they guide you to more fruitful efforts. Taurus and
Gemini people adore you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Follow-through is a strength of yours. You’ll
commit fully to whatever action you take. And because you are feeling
impulsive now, you might not think it through first. Luckily, your instincts
won’t steer you wrong.
PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). A former sweetie may romanticize about your
past together, or an old pal might want to gab with you about the good
old days. Gently nudge everyone into the present because there’s a lot of
good in what’s going on now.
ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You realize relationships often are built over
encounters few and far between. For the relationship to gain momentum,
someone has to take initiative. That someone is you.
TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Your many successes will be the subject of
inquiry. People want to know how you did what you did. Additionally,
some would like to know if you can help them achieve similar results.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Mood swings are not always a negative
occurrence. Today’s shifts in feeling will be the cause of spontaneous
excitement. In the future, you’ll look back on today in wonderment.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Due to the uninspiring nature of mundane
chores, it’s often difficult to get started, though satisfying to finish. Handle
things quickly, and it soon becomes second nature to keep the orderly
groove going.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you don't have the buy-in and support of your
family, it will be difficult to be successful in today’s big tasks.
Communicate your desire clearly, and try to get people on board.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There will be a financial reversal in your
household. The one who usually wants to save will spend, and one who
usually spends will save. Everything balances out in the end.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re a little obsessed right now with an
object of desire. When you really want something, there’s no point in putting it off. Move forward so you can check this one off your list and start
thinking of other things.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Even though you are a strong individual,
right now you are quite impressionable. Use this to your advantage.
Surround yourself with people you want to be more like.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Something is not working in your daily
routine, and this may be causing you to feel tired or unwell. This is an
easy fix once you pinpoint the exact problem. Greater health and vitality
will soon be yours.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll work on your mindset and make a
conscious effort to think like a winner. Your mental take on things will
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******
Susan Bernard’s father, the great
Hollywood glamour photographer
Bruno Bernard, will be forever
remembered as the photographer
who discovered Norma Jean who
would become better known as
Marilyn Monroe. He left Susan his
files and photographs. The result is
a coffee table size book, Marilyn:
Intimate Exposures by Susan
Bernard with forwards by Lindsay
Lohan and Jane Russell.
Marilyn was a luscious 18
when Bernard saw her walking
down the street. He introduced
himself and told Marilyn he would
like to photograph her for a magazine. And did he ever as she was on
the cover of more than 50. She
wanted to be a star like Betty
Grable but her subsequent contracts with the studios amounted to
nothing. Included in the book are
her agreements with Bernard for
the photos and his diary entries
about their friendship (or was it
more?). When he took her to Palm
Springs for a photo assignment,
while on a diving board, a short little man was also taking
photos–Johnny Hyde, VP of the
William Morris Agency. There is an
unforgettable shot of Hyde and
Marilyn and the look on the latter’s
face was of a cat who swallowed
the canary.
Under Hyde, she had plastic
surgery to make a film face, he
ordered no more two piece bathing
suits or pin ups. By 1950 she was in
Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve
and on the verge of stardom when
she called Bernard in hysterics
because Hyde had a heart attack.
Her career continued and Bernard
took the famous Seven Year Itch
photos of her white dress blown up
around her throat as she stood on
the subway grill. Standing over to
the side is an unhappy Joe
DiMaggio with Walter Winchell.
This is just the tip of the pictures in this book. Susan has written
in a novelist’s voice and has had
readings by actors in various theatres. In order to set the facts out
about Marilyn’s death and Robert
Kennedy, she pursued the John
Bates family where Bobby and his
family were spending the weekend.
There was no way he could have
been in Los Angeles that day as
shown by the camera shots from
the Bates farm. On the other hand
there are folks for hire and who
knows?
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Frances Allen
Desert Roundup
It would be far too easy a pun to say, “Everyone was in the pink,”
but that is the only way to describe the Palm Springs Art Museum’s
major fund raiser of the season: the Pink Martini Gala, named in honor
of this year’s internationally-acclaimed headliner (but more about them
later).
In an unique arrangement, approximately 400 black-tie attired
guests attended a catered dinner in a pink hue that prevailed throughout the museum and the adjacent Annenberg Theater. Afterwards, dinner guests proceeded into the theater for a performance by Oregonbased “Pink Martini,” a hugely-talented ensemble of a dozen bi-lingual
musicians
plus China
Forbes, the
g r o u p ’s
Harvard-educated “diva
next door,”
who are described best
by its founder
and pianist,
T h o m a s
Lauderdale
as, “If the
U n i t e d
PINK MARTINIS–At the Pink Martini Gala, from left are Nations had
co-chairs Jamie Kabler and Helene Galen, and Joan a house band
Dale Hubbard.
Photos by Sherman Fridman we’d be it.”
As the curtain came down on the concert and the final energetic
rendition of Brazil, Pink Martini led a troupe of Brazilian dancers, the
Desert Hot Springs Samba Band, and any guests whose hearts could
take it, in a conga line back into the museum for an after-party of dancing and a lavish dessert buffet.
Gala co-chairs Helene Galen and Jamie Kabler put a year’s effort
into booking Pink Martini and producing this affair–along with Shari
Kelly Events and Carousel catering–so precise in its execution that it
ran effortlessly. The result: the gala and separate after-party admission
for those who did not attend the dinner and concert, generated
$800,000, the highest per-capita amount raised for a society event in
Coachella Valley history.
******
Over the years, we’ve heard some of the ladies in attendance for
the Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational golf
tournament say that most of the media coverage garnered by the event
is focused on the golf and entertainment, and not enough attention
paid to the fashion show luncheon that is an integral part of the Sinatra
Weekend.
This year’s luncheon and fashion show takes place on Friday, Mar.
2, and Barbara Sinatra devotes a lot of attention to the details. She
rounded up close friend and luncheon co-chair Nelda Linsk, along
with friends Rita Vale, Renata Young, and tournament director Mary
Martin for a specially-prepared tasting by Executive Chef Freddy Rieger
in The Bistro at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, the tournament’s host
venue.
Each course has three dishes to choose from. The ladies chose a
Caprese salad consisting of vine ripe tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella
greens and a prosciutto rose petal. The winning entrée: chicken with
brioche, dates and apple and lobster ravioli accompanied by fried
green tomato, rice cake and grilled vegetables.For dessert is a white
chocolate-lemon mouse tower with dark chocolate and a lemon/raspberry swirl.
With a menu like this, the lunch, alone would be worth attending.
However, the fashion show portion will feature the one-of-a-kind
designs of Ali Rahime of Mon Atelier in Los Angeles. Not only are his
designs beautiful, Rahime insures they fit well with multiple fittings and
skillful hand finishing.
Proceeds of the luncheon support the Barbara Sinatra Children’s
Center at Eisenhower. For tickets or further information, call 760-6748447.
BEVERLY HILLS
POLICE BLOTTER
BURGLARY
Occurred between 4:30 and 7
a.m. on 2/4 in 300 block of N.
Canon Dr. Unknown suspect
stole victim’s laptop from office
desk.
Loss $400
Occurred between noon on 1/17
and 3:41 a.m. on 1/30 in 600
block of N. Roxbury Dr.
Unknown suspect accessed second story balcony with ladder
and stole property from residence.
Occurred between 10:30 a.m.
and 5:50 p.m. on 1/31 in 400
block of S. Swall Dr. Unknown
suspect gained entry to residence
through French doors, ransacked
bedrooms and stole property.
Occurred about 12:04 p.m. on
2/1 in 300 block of N. Elm Dr.
Unknown suspect broke rear
bedroom window which he
attempted to open but activated
alarm.
Loss $12,300
Occurred between 7:50 and 9:10
a.m. on 2/2 in 300 block of S.
Palm Dr. Unknown suspect
removed window screen and louvred panes, entered residence
and stole property. Loss $23,300
GRAND THEFT
Occurred at 12:30 p.m. on 2/2 in
400 block of N. Beverly Dr.
Suspect #1: Male Hispanic, 30,
5'03'', 150, black hair. Suspect
#2: Male Hispanic, 30, 5'00'',
150, black hair and brown
eyes–entered store, made purchase. exited setting off alarm,
was chased by victim who recovered merchandise.
Loss $150
Occurred between 10 p.m. on
1/7 and 1:30 a.m. on 1/8 in 1100
block of Summit Dr. Unknown
suspect opened victim’s bag and
stole camera.
Loss $1,200
1/30 in 400 block of N. Beverly
Dr. Unknown suspect stole property from unattended bag.
Loss $113,000
Occurred between 2 and 5 p.m.
on 1/31 in 1100 block of Calle
Vista Dr. Unknown suspect
entered victim’s backyard and
stole swimming pool water
heater.
Loss $3,500
Occurred between 9 p.m. on
1/27 and 9 a.m. on 1/31 in 9800
block of S. Santa Monica Blvd.
Unknown suspect entered business and stole diamond ring.
Loss $5,950
Occurred between 8 a.m. on
9/1/09 and 5 p.m. on 1/29 in
Suspect: Female Hispanic, 48,
5'03'', 150, brown hair and eyes–several missing items found by
victim in suspect’sclothing.
Loss 19,700
Occurred between 2:30 and 3
p.m. on 2/2 in 100 block of S.
Maple Dr.
Suspect: Male
Hispanic, 30, 5'08'', 165, black
hair and brown eyes–went into
victim’s apartment to wash
hands, then stole cash from vase.
Loss $12,000
ASSAULT
Occurred about 2:10 a.m. on
1/23 in 9200 block of W.
Olympic Blvd. Suspect #1: Male
White, 30, 5'09.'' Suspect #2:
Male
White,
30,
brown
hair–grabbed victim’s wrist and
forcibly removed him from taxi
after the latter complained about
the fare and threatened to call
police.
Occurred between 1:40 and 1:55
a.m. on 1/24 in 100 block of S.
Spalding Dr. Suspect kicked and
bit victim during physical altercation, then fled while damaging
ROGER LEFKON
the latter’s property.
Occurred between 12:10 and
12:20 a.m. on 1/27 in 200 block
of S. Doheny Dr. Suspect: Female
White, 30, 5'08'', 150, brown
hair and green eyes–sprayed victim in eyes with cleaning solution, then used knife to cut the
latter’s forehead and hands.
1/27 in 200 block of S. Beverly
Dr. Suspect: Male White, 16,
6'00'', 150, black hair and brown
eyes and other unknown suspects–chased victim, surrounded
him, then hit victim with fist.
area of S. Canon Dr. and
Charleville Blvd. Suspect #1:
Male Black, 20, 5'08'', 200.
Suspect #2: Male Black, 20,
6'02'', 200. Suspect #3: Male
Black, 20, 5'11'', 210. Suspect
#4:
Female
Black,
black
hair–approached and assaulted
victim.
Occurred about 3 p.m. on 1/28
in 9200 block of Alden Dr.
Suspect: Male White, 47, 5'08'',
185, gray hair and brown eyes–
struck and intimidated victim
after being told to move out and
get a job then fled location in victim’s vehicle.
Occurred around 11 p.m. on
1/28 in 9800 block of Carmelita
Ave. Suspect: Male Black, 30,
6'00'', 220–hit victim at private
residence attending party.
Occurred around 1:40 a.m. on
2/5 in 9900 block of Robbins Dr.
Suspect: Male White, 38, 5'09'',
220, brown hair and eyes–
grabbed phone from victim,
pushed her and spat on her face
and threw cell phone on ground.
the front of the line at Pinks for
the sole purpose of socializing
with other dogs. When he
returned to the car the limp was
gone. It is not uncommon to
walk down high traffic streets
here and find five, six and
sometimes seven cars parked
one behind the other, all displaying handicap signs. Can
there possibly be enough orthopedic surgeons and physical
therapists in town to service all
these people?
Furthermore, the dwindling
number of available parking
spots has been exacerbated by
virtue of the City and special
interest groups appropriating an
alarming number of spaces for
film production, construction,
glitzy store openings, block parties and tree pruning, which
oddly enough appears to have
evolved into a year round activity much to the chagrin of those
of us who favor a little protection from the sun’s deadly ultra
violet rays.
Here is a tip for you. If you
arrive early at one of the outdoor metered parking facilities
between big and little Santa
Monica Boulevard, you may
have an opportunity to park as a
guest of the City. Simply examine each of the meters until you
come across one that is defective and then ease your car into
that space and you are home
free. You can always count on
finding a couple of broken Longtime Beverly Hills resident
meters. If not, you may park for Roger Lefkon is a veteran TV
up to 3-hours providing of writer/producer and former executive of Merv Griffin Entertainment
(see ‘POLICE BLOTTER,’ page 35)
NETWORKING EVENT By Ian Livengood / Edited by Will Shortz
1
2
3
4
5
THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY
MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE
17
Across
1 Swivel on an axis
5 Cowboys’ home,
familiarly
9 Laughable
14 Marble, e.g.
17 One in Germany
18 Locale of St.
Catherine’s
Monastery, said
to be the world’s
oldest working
monastery
19 Sources of many
beads
21 Narrow inlet
22 Fancy footwear
at a TV station?
24 Advertising
department at a
TV station?
26 Rugged
transport, for
short
27 ___ Levy, fourtime Super Bowl
coach for
Buffalo
28 Visited
30 Western loop
31 Like some
fortresses
33 Lose ground?
35 Classic toy
company whose
name is its
founder ’s middle
name
36 Slide show at a
TV station?
41 “Puss in Boots”
villain
42 “Barbarella”
extras, for short
For any three answers,
call from a touch-tone
ANSWERS
FOUND
phone:
1-900-285-5656,
IN minute;
NEXT or,
$1.49 each
with
a credit card,
1-800WEEK’S
PAPER…
814-5554.
43 Person making
waves?
44 “How ya doin’,
bro?”
47 Livid
50 River to Korea
Bay
52 Insanity
53 Shave
54 Court recitation
55 Midpoints: Abbr.
56 Q&A at a TV
station?
58 Lickety-split
60 Green-egg layers
61 Ruthless
corporate type
62 Noted calendar
makers
63 Underworld
leader
64 Overflow
66 Skater
Yamaguchi
68 Sort (out)
69 Instrument with a
big bell
72 Expert at a TV
station?
75 Cookie holders
76 Beginning of
some temple
names
77 Opéra part
78 Cockamamie
79 Carnal craving
80 European
freshwater fish
81 Super ___
82 George
nicknamed Mr.
Basketball
83 “Tsk! Tsk!”
84 Baseball family
surname
86 Enrollment at a
TV station?
92 Shocked
95 How some stocks
are bought
96 Hold fast
97 Seize
98 Playful response
to a good insult
101 You might rub a
knife across it
103 Country singer
David Allan ___,
writer of “Take
This Job and
Shove It”
104 Recruiters at a
TV station?
106 Fish holder at a
TV station?
109 It’s picked in
the Pacific
110 One taking the
gold?
111 Meal with wine
112 Missouri
relatives
113 It was dropped
at Woodstock
114 “___ Got a
Brand New Bag”
(1965 James
Brown hit)
115 Orange or olive
116 Await decision
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Down
Opening word?
Tea merchant Sir
Thomas
Early computer
Shout in a strip
Drink served with
Brezeln
“What chutzpah!”
Miss at a hoedown
“The Simpsons”
character with
platform shoes
Old block
deliverers
course you are in possession of
a bucket full of quarters. You
cannot depend on the change
machines. They are temperamental and are seldom in working order. Furthermore, it is
unlikely they will dispense
quarters unless you are lucky
enough to have a $1 bill that is
in mint condition with a serial
number ending in 711. If so
insert the bill slowly, with the
picture of George Washington
facing in the direction of the
Santa Monica Pier and you may
be rewarded with the sound of
captive quarters tumbling into
the change bin, not unlike a big
payoff at the Vegas slots.
The message is clear, most
Beverly Hills residents would
prefer to work in the entertainment industry rather than
embark on a career as a meter
maintenance
professional
(MMP) where the likelihood of
success is infinitely greater.
One final word, don’t panic
when you see the sign reading
you cannot park here if you and
the occupants of your automobile are taller than 8-foot, 2inches or weigh more than
5,000 pounds. Unless you have
a car full of 8-foot Amazons or
Japanese Sumo wrestlers you
should not have a problem. In
the unlikely event you’re over
the limit proceed immediately
to the parking lot of the nearest
“Big & Tall” shop where they
will gladly welcome you with
open arms.
10 Gold rush town
of 1899
11 Graceful horse
12 ___ a scratch
13 Utah’s state
animal
14 Mythical figure
blinded by
Oenopion
15 Do a certain dish
duty
16 Zero, in slang
18 Beach umbrella,
e.g.
20 Student involved
in a prank,
maybe
23 Appear on the
scene
25 SpongeBob, e.g.
29 Sugary quaffs
32 Canine protector
34 Fishing gear
35 Blanket
37 ___ Place
38 Continental
prefix
39 Primo
40 Product from
Mars
44 Sahara feature
45 Push
46 One of a group of
12, say
47 World org. based
in Lausanne,
Switzerland
48 Bowl call
49 Leucippus and
Democritus,
philosophically
51 Some Dadaist
works
52 Go up
53 Oil producer?
55 It brings up many
ticket holders
56 “Ta-ta!”
6
23
26
27
31
28
32
33
48
50
44
52
64
75
82
84
87
89
110
113
57 Place to live in
Germany
59 Prefix with plasm
60 Give lessons
64 Sheiks’ garments
65 Sidecars might
go on it
66 “Star Trek II”
villain
67 Houston
university
68 ___ Islam
70 Meadow call
96
100
105
114
71 “Ready!”
follower
73 Joiner of a team
74 Gravy holder
75 Home of ancient
Bethlehem
79 One of a
secretive trio
80 Dairy brand
82 Get foggy
83 ___ decay
85 One-point score,
of a sort
85
88
95
104
91
80
83
99
90
76
79
98
71
65
69
78
97
70
53
61
74
94
46
57
68
86
45
21
43
63
73
16
40
60
72
109
39
56
67
15
35
51
62
93
14
25
38
59
81
13
20
34
55
77
12
30
42
49
58
11
29
37
54
10
19
41
92
9
24
36
66
8
18
22
47
7
101
106
102
107
103
108
111
112
115
116
86 It might be
batted at a
knockout
87 Clerics’ homes
88 Half of a title
role for John
Barrymore or
Spencer Tracy
89 Goddess
associated with
witchcraft
90 Like some T-shirt
designs
91 Didn’t wait until
Christmas, say
92 Terrible
93 Savvies
94 Entranced
98 Other, in Oviedo
99 Crate
100 Lassie of Arg.
102 S-shaped
molding
105 Quick drink
107 Gen ___
108 Outdo
Page 26 | February 10 , 2012
T.S.
NO.:
2011CA006158
Loan
Number: 160001128240018 Order No.: 5903533
NOTICE OF UNIFIED
TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU
ARE
IN
DEFAULT
UNDER A DEED OF
TRUST
DATED
1/10/2007 AND SECURITY
AGREEMENT
DATED
1/10/2007.
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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU,
YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On
3/2/2012,
9:00 AM,
R.E.F.S.
INC.,
A
California Corporation,
as
duly
appointed
Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust
recorded on 1/17/2007,
as
Document
No.
20070086277, Book N/A,
Page N/A , of Official
Records in the Office of
the Recorder of Los
Angeles, California, executed by 1345 HAVENHURST LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as
Trustor, FIRST REPUBLIC
BANK,
as
Beneficiary. WILL SELL
AT PUBLIC AUCTION
SALE 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 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. Place
of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic
Center Plaza, 400 Civic
Center Plaza, Pomona,
CA. The property heretofore described is being
sold "as is, where is".
The street address and
other common designation, if any, of the real
property
described
above is purported to be:
1345
HAVENHURST
DRIVE WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CA
90046
A.P.N.:
5554-017-003
Legal Description: AS
MORE
FULLY
DESCRIBED IN SAID
DEED OF TRUST 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, condition, suitability for a particular purpose, or the location or
existence of any personal property, to satisfy the
indebtedness secured by
said Deed of Trust and
Security Agreement, and
any advances thereunder, to pay the remaining
principal sum of the
note(s) secured by said
Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided
in
said
note(s),
advances, if any, under
the terms of the Deed of
Trust, estimated fees,
charges and expenses
of the Trustee and of the
trust created by said
Deed of Trust, to-wit:
$1,944,203.45 estimated. Accrued interest and
additional advances, if
any, will increase the figure prior to sale. Notice
is further given pursuant
to 9604(a)(1)(B) of
California Commercial
Code section, and by
reason of default under
that certain financing
statement
dated
01/10/2007 and that the
Trustee will sell simultaneously with the above
described property covered by the Deed of
Trust, at the same public
auction and under a single bid, certain personal
property covered by the
Security
Agreement
dated 01/10/2007, given
by
the
trustor
to
Beneficiary as Secured
Party.
Beneficiary
reserves its right to
evoke its election as to
some or all of said personal property and/or
fixtures, or to add additional personal property
and/or fixtures to the
election
herein
expressed,
as
Beneficiary's sole election, from time to time
and at any time until the
consummation of the
Trustee's Sale to be conducted pursuant to the
Deed of Trust and this
Notice of Trustee's Sale.
See the Deed of Trust, if
applicable. The personal
property which was
given as security for
trustor's obligation is
described as follows:
ALL FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES,
EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, MERCHANDISE,
GOODS AND OTHER
TANGIBLE PERSONAL
PROPERTY
OF
NATURE OWNED BY
DEBTOR AND LOCATED ON OR USED IN
CONNECTION WITH
THE REAL PROPERTY
DESCRIBED,
ALL
A C C O U N T S ,
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE,
CHATTEL
PAPER,
MONEY,
INSURANCE CLAIMS,
GENERAL
INTANGIBLES,
CONDEMNATION AWARDS, CONTRACT
RIGHTS,
INSTRUMENTS, DOCUMENTS AND OTHER
RIGHTS OF DEBTOR
ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATED
TO
DEBTOR'S
OWNERSHIP OR OPERATION
OF SUCH REAL PROPERTY,
TOGETHER
WITH ALL PROCEEDS,
INCREASES
AND
PRODUCTS OF AN
ACCESSIONS TO ANY
OF THE FOREGOING.
No warranty is made
that any or all of the personal property still exists
or is available for the
successful bidder and
no warranty is made as
to the condition of any of
the personal property,
which shall be sold "as
is" "where is". The beneficiary under the 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
BEVERLY HILLS
PUBLIC NOTICES
Sell to be recorded in
the County here the real
property is located and
more than three months
have elapsed since such
recordation. NOTICE TO
POTENTIAL BIDDERS:
If you are considering
bidding on this property
lien, you should understand that there are risks
involved in bidding at a
trustee auction. You will
be bidding on a lien, not
on the property itself.
Placing the highest bid
at a trustee auction does
not automatically entitle
you to free and clear
ownership of the property. You should also be
aware that the lien being
auctioned off may be a
junior lien. If you are the
highest bidder at the
auction, you are or may
be responsible for paying off all liens senior to
the lien being auctioned
off, before you can
receive clear title to the
property.
You
are
encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may
exist on this property by
contacting the county
recorder’s office or a title
insurance
company,
either of which may
charge you a fee for this
information. If you consult either of these
resources, you should
be aware that the same
lender may hold more
than one mortgage or
deed of trust on the
property. NOTICE TO
PROPERTY OWNER:
The sale date shown on
this notice of sale may
be postponed one or
more times by the mortgagee,
beneficiary,
trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g
of the California Civil
Code. The law requires
that information about
trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the
public, as a courtesy to
those not present at the
sale. If you wish to learn
whether your sale date
has been postponed,
and, if applicable, the
rescheduled time and
date for the sale of this
property, you may call
714-573-1965 or visit
this Internet Web site
"http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com, using the
file number assigned to
this
case
2011CA006158. Information
about postponements
that are very short in
duration or that occur
close in time to the
scheduled sale may not
immediately be reflected
in the telephone information or on the Internet
Web site. The best way
to verify postponement
information is to attend
the scheduled sale. 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 successful bidder(s) will have no
further recourse. If the
sale is set aside for any
reason, the Purchaser at
the sale shall be entitled
only to a return of the
deposit
paid.
The
Purchaser shall have no
further recourse against
the
Mortgagor,
the
Mortgagee,
or
the
Mortgagee's Attorney.
2/2/2012 R.E.F.S. INC.,
A California Corporation
Gabrielle
Leach,
Trustee Sale Officer
R.E.F.S. INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING
TO COLLECT A DEBT.
ANY
INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. R.E.F.S. Inc.
9070 Irvine Center Dr.
#120 Irvine, California
92618 (949) 474-7337
Sale Line: 714-5731965 P921572 2/10,
2/17, 02/24/2012
——————————
Loan No. 09-1350 /
WILLIAMS RESS Order
No. 74709 A.P. Number
4339-015-037 NOTICE
OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
UNDER DEED OF
TRUST YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED
OF TRUST,
DATED October 14,
2009, UNLESS YOU
TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT
A PUBLIC SALE. IF
YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION
OF
THE
NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING
AGAINST
YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER.
Notice is hereby given,
that on 3/2/2012, at
09:00 AM of said day,
Behind the fountain
located in Civic Center
Plaza, 400 Civic Center
Plaza, Pomona CA,
RESS
Financial
Corporation, a California
corporation, as duly
appointed Trustee under
and pursuant to the
power of sale conferred
in that certain Deed of
Trust executed by Kathy
Williams, A Widow
recorded
on
10/23/2009, in Book n/a
of Official Records of
Los Angeles County, at
page n/a, Recorder’s
Instrument
No.
20091604776, by reason of a breach or
default in payment or
performance of the obligations secured thereby,
including that breach or
default, Notice of which
was recorded 11/2/2011
as
Recorder’s
Instrument
No.
20111486006, in Book
n/a, at Page n/a, WILL
SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR
CASH, lawful money of
the United States, evidenced by a Cashier’s
Check drawn on a state
or national bank, or the
equivalent
thereof
drawn on any other
financial
institution
specified in section
5102 of the California
Financial Code, authorized to do business in
the State of California,
ALL PAYABLE AT THE
TIME OF SALE, all right,
title and interest held by
it as Trustee, in that real
property situated in said
County
and
State,
described as follows:
UNIT 115, LOT 1,
TRACT 34502, PER
BOOK 931, PAGE 42,
OF MAPS The street
address or other common designation of the
real property hereinabove described is purported to be: 968
LARRABEE STREET
UNIT 115,
West
Hollywood CA. 90069
The undersigned disclaims all liability for any
incorrectness in said
street address or other
common
designation.
Said sale will be made
without
warranty,
express
or
implied
regarding title, possession, or other encumbrances, to satisfy the
unpaid
obligations
secured by said Deed of
Trust, with interest and
other sums as provided
therein; plus advances, if
any, thereunder and
interest thereon; and
plus fees, charges, and
expenses of the Trustee
and of the trusts created
by said Deed of Trust.
The total amount of said
obligations at the time of
initial publication of this
Notice is $177,087.24
Dated: 2/3/2012 RESS
Financial Corporation, a
California corporation, as
Trustee By: Bruce R.
Beasley, President 1780
Town and Country Drive,
Suite 105, Norco, CA
92860-3618
(seal)
Telephone: (951) 2700164 or (800) 343-7377
Fax: (951) 270-2673
Trustee’s
Sale
Information: (714) 5731965
HYPERLINK
"http://www.priorityposting.com" www.priorityposting.com P921808
2/10, 2/17, 02/24/2012
——————————
NOTICE
OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S.
No.: 9551-0261 TSG
Order No.: 110519277CA-LMI A.P.N.: 4340024-049 YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED
OF
TRUST
DATED
08/16/2005.
UNLESS YOU TAKE
ACTION TO PROTECT
YOUR PROPERTY, IT
MAY BE SOLD AT A
PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU
OF THE PROCEEDING
AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A
LAWYER. NBS Default
Services, as the duly
appointed Trustee, under
and pursuant to the
power of sale contained
in that certain Deed of
Trust
Recorded
08/26/2005 as document
number 05-2058438 of
Official Records in the
office of the Recorder of
Los Angeles County,
California, made by:
Shams D. Javid, an
unmarried
man,
as
Trustor(s), WILL SELL
AT PUBLIC AUCTION
TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER
FOR
CASH
(payable in full at time of
sale by cash, a cashier’s
check drawn by a state
or national bank, a check
drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a
or federal savings and
loan association, savings
association, or savings
bank specified in section
5102 of the Financial
Code and authorized to
do business in this
state). All right, title and
interest conveyed to and
now held by it under said
Deed of Trust in the
County and state, and as
more fully described in
the above referenced
Deed of Trust. Sale Date
& Time: March 1, 2012 at
01:00 PM Sale Location:
At the Pomona Valley
Masonic
Temple
Building, located at 395
South Thomas Street,
Pomona, California The
any, of the real property
described above is purported to be: 906 N
Doheny Dr Apt #303,
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 in an
“AS IS” condition, but
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),
trusts created by said
$ 3 5 1 , 8 7 0 . 6 9
(Estimated).
Accrued
interest and additional
advances, if any, will
increase this figure prior
to sale. It is possible that
at the time of sale the
opening bid may be less
than the total indebtedness due. 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
Declaration pursuant to
California Civil Code,
Section 2923.5(a) was
fulfilled when the Notice
of Default was recorded
on 10/26/2011 NBS
Default Services 301 E.
Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720
Long Beach, CA 90802
800-766-7751 For Sale
Information
Contact:
RSVP (925) 603-7342
NBS Default Services,
Mandi Harvey, 2/6/12
“We are attempting to
collect a debt, and any
information we obtain
will be used for that purpose.” (RSVP# 283740,
02/10/12,
02/17/12,
02/24/12)
——————————
NOTICE
OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE Title
Order No.: 5056811
Trustee Sale No.: 73480
Loan No.: 9903103080
APN: 4332-013-011 You
are in Default under a
Deed of Trust dated
09/21/2006. Unless you
take action to protect
your property, it may be
sold at a public sale. If
you need an explanation
of the nature of the proceedings against you,
you should contact a
lawyer. On 03/01/2012
at 01:00PM, FCI Lender
Services, Inc. as the duly
appointed Trustee under
and pursuant to Deed of
Trust
Recorded
on
10/11/06 as DOC #06
2256920
of
official
records in the Office of
the Recorder of Los
Angeles
County,
California, executed by:
Beverly Hills Medical
Management Co., LTD.,
a California corporation,
as Trustor Greenpoint
Mortgage Funding, Inc.,
a New York corporation,
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 Pomona Valley
Masonic
Temple
Building, located at 395
South Thomas Street,
Pomona, California, all
right, title and interest
conveyed to and now
held by it under said
Deed of Trust in the
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
any, of the real property
described above is purported to be: 475 South
Robertson Boulevard,
Beverly Hills CA 90211.
The
undersigned
shown herein.
Said
sale will be made, but
remaining principal sum
of the note(s) secured
by said Deed of Trust,
with interest thereon, as
provided in said note(s),
$1,335,758.75
(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
and a written Notice of
the county where the
real property is located
and more than three
months have elapsed
since such recordation.
Date: 2/1/12
FCI
Lender Services, Inc.,
as Trustee 8180 East
Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim
Hills, CA 92808 Phone:
714-282-2424 For
Trustee Sale Information
log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures.com or CALL:
925-603-7342 or 877
RSVP-ADS or 877 7787237. Vivian Prieto, Vice
President FCI Lender
Services, Inc. is a debt
collector attempting to
collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used
for that purpose. (RSVP#
283563)(02/10/12,
02/17/12, 02/24/12)
BEVERLY HILLS
NOTICE
OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #
C A - 11 - 4 6 0 5 4 8 - L L
Order #: 110367919CA-GTI YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED
OF
TRUST
DATED
4/13/2008.
UNLESS YOU TAKE
ACTION TO PROTECT
YOUR PROPERTY, IT
MAY BE SOLD AT A
PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU
OF THE PROCEEDING
AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A
LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest
bidder
for
cash,
cashier's check drawn
on a state or national
bank, check drawn by
state or federal credit
union, or a check drawn
by a state or federal
savings and loan association, or savings
association, or savings
bank
specified
in
Section 5102 to the
Financial code and
authorized to do business in this state, will
be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will
be made, but without
covenant or warranty,
expressed or implied,
regarding title, possession, or encumbrances,
to pay the remaining
note(s) secured by the
Deed of Trust, with
interest
and
late
charges thereon, as
provided in the note(s),
advances, under the
terms of the Deed of
Trust, interest thereon,
fees,
charges
and
for the total amount (at
the time of the initial
publication
of
the
Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set
forth
below.
The
amount may be greater
on the day of sale.
BENEFICIARY
MAY
ELECT TO BID LESS
THAN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT
DUE.
Trustor(s):
ROMEO
REDFORD,
AN
UNMARRIED
MAN
Recorded: 4/28/2008
as
Instrument
No.
20080738202 in book
xxx , page xxx of
Official Records in the
office of the Recorder of
LOS ANGELES County,
California; Date of Sale:
2/24/2012 at 9:00 A.M.
Place of Sale: Behind
the fountain located in
Civic Center Plaza, 400
Civic Center Plaza
Pomona, CA Amount of
unpaid balance and
other
charges:
$374,357.93 The purported property address
is: 1230 NORTH HORN
AVENUE #309 WEST
HOLLYWOOD,
CA
90069
Assessor’s
Parcel No. 5559-006158 The undersigned
liability for any incorrectness of the property
address or other common designation, if any,
shown herein. If no
common designation is
shown, directions to the
location of the property
may be obtained by
PUBLIC NOTICES
sending
a
written
request to the beneficiary within 10 days of
the date of first publication of this Notice of
Sale. If the Trustee is
unable to convey title
for any reason, the
successful
bidder's
sole and exclusive
remedy shall be the
return of monies paid
to the Trustee, and the
successful bidder shall
have
no
further
recourse. If the sale is
set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at
the sale shall be entitled only to a return of
the deposit paid. The
Purchaser shall have
no further recourse
against the Mortgagor,
the Mortgagee, or the
Mortgagee’s Attorney.
Date: Quality Loan
Service Corp. 2141 5th
Avenue San Diego, CA
92101 619-645-7711
For NON SALE information only Sale Line:
714-573-1965 or Login
to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement
Line:
619-645-7711
Ext. 3704 Quality Loan
Service, Corp. If you
have previously been
discharged
through
bankruptcy, you may
have been released of
personal liability for
this loan in which case
this letter is intended to
exercise the note holders right’s against the
real property only.
THIS NOTICE IS SENT
FOR THE PURPOSE
OF COLLECTING A
DEBT. THIS FIRM IS
ATTEMPTING
TO
COLLECT A DEBT ON
BEHALF
OF
THE
HOLDER
AND
OWNER
OF
THE
NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
BY OR PROVIDED TO
THIS FIRM OR THE
CREDITOR WILL BE
USED
FOR THAT
PURPOSE.
As
required by law, you
are hereby notified that
a negative credit report
reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report
agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your
credit
obligations.
IDSPub
#0021592
2/3/2012
2/10/2012
2/17/2012
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APN: 4340-022-066 TS
No: CA08002240-11-1
TO
No:
6036750
P R O P E R T Y
ADDRESS: 9000 CYNTHIA STREET NO.
302, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
NOTICE
OF
TRUSTEE’S
SALE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT
UNDER A DEED OF
TRUST
DATED
2/4/2005.
UNLESS
YOU TAKE ACTION
TO PROTECT YOUR
PROPERTY, IT MAY
BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC
SALE. IF YOU NEED
AN EXPLANATION OF
THE NATURE OF THE
PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A
LAWYER.
On
2/28/2012 at 09:00 AM,
Behind the fountain
located in Civic Center
Plaza,
400
Civic
Center Plaza, Pomona
CA, MTC FINANCIAL
INC. dba TRUSTEE
CORPS, as the duly
appointed
Trustee,
under and pursuant to
the power of sale contained in that certain
Deed
of
Trust
Recorded
on
02/18/2005
as
Instrument No. 05
0380432 of Official
Records in the office of
the Recorder of Los
Angeles County, CA,
executed by: LIOR
MATIAN,
SINGLE
MAN, as Trustor, in
favor of DOWNEY
SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION, F.A.,
as Beneficiary, WILL
SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful
money of the United
States, all payable at
the time of sale, that
certain property situated in said County,
California describing
the land therein as: As
said Deed of Trust The
property
heretofore
described is being sold
“as is”. The street
address and other
any, of the real property described above is
purported to be: 9000
CYNTHIA
STREET
NO. 302, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
The
undersigned
address and other
any, shown herein.
Said sale will be made,
but without covenant or
warranty, express or
remaining
principal
sum of the Note(s)
secured by said Deed
of Trust, with interest
thereon, as provided in
said Note(s), advances
if any, under the terms
of the Deed of Trust,
estimated
fees,
of the Trustee and of
the trusts created by
said Deed of Trust. The
total amount of the
unpaid balance of the
obligations 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
Trustee’s Sale is estimated
to
be
$ 4 7 9 , 3 6 8 . 8 4
(Estimated), provided,
however, prepayment
premiums,
accrued
interest and advances
will increase this figure
prior
to
sale.
Beneficiary`s bid at
said sale may include
all or part of said
amount. In addition to
cash, the Trustee will
accept a cashier`s
check drawn on a state
or national bank, a
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
California
Financial
Code and authorized
to do business in
California, or other
such funds as may be
acceptable
to
the
trustee. In the event
tender other than cash
is
accepted,
the
Trustee may withhold
the issuance of the
Trustee`s Deed Upon
Sale
until
funds
become available to
the payee or endorsee
as a matter of right.
The property offered
for sale excludes all
funds held on account
by the property receiver, if applicable. 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.
DATE:
1/25/2012 TRUSTEE
CORPS
TS
No.
C A 0 8 0 0 2 2 4 0 - 11 - 1
17100 Gillette Ave
Irvine, CA 92614 949252-8300
Ernie
Aguilar,
Authorized
Signatory
SALE
INFORMATION CAN
BE OBTAINED ON
LINE AT www.priorityposting.com
AUTOMATED
SALES
INFORMATION
PLEASE CALL 714573-1965 TRUSTEE
CORPS IS A DEBT
COLLECTOR.
ANY
INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE
USED FOR THAT
PURPOSE. P918992
2/3, 2/10, 02/17/2012
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T.S. No.: 2011-01687
Loan No.: 902258576
APN: 5554-003-048
TRA
No.:
01319
NOTICE
OF
TRUSTEE'S
SALE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT
UNDER A DEED OF
TRUST
DATED
3/7/2007
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. A public
auction sale 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 will be held by
the duly appointed
trustee
as
shown
below. The sale will be
made,
but
without
regarding title, possession, or encumbrances,
to pay the remaining
note(s) secured by the
Deed of Trust, with
interest
and
late
charges thereon, as
provided in the note(s),
advances, under the
terms of the Deed of
Trust, interest thereon,
fees,
charges
and
expenses
of
the
Trustee for the total
amount (at the time of
the initial publication of
the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be
set forth below. The
amount may be greater
on the day of sale.
Trustor: Alan P Moore,
a married man as his
sole and separate property, Beneficiary Name:
ING Bank, FSB, Duly
Appointed
Trustee:
Integrated
Lenders
Services, a Delaware
Corporation and pursuant to Deed of Trust
recorded 3/16/2007, as
Instrument
No.
20070592635, in book -, page --, of Official
Records in the office of
the Recorder of Los
Angeles
County,
California. Date of Sale:
2/23/2012, at 9:00AM.
Place of Sale: Behind
the fountain located in
Civic Center Plaza, 400
Civic Center Plaza,
Pomona, CA. Amount
of unpaid balance and
other
charges:
$693,742.28. The property heretofore is being
sold "as is." The street
Address or other common designation of real
property is purported to
be: 1420 North Laurel
Avenue, Unit 404, West
Hollywood, CA 90046.
As more fully described
on said deed of Trust.
A.P.N.: 5554-003-048.
The
undersigned
address or other common designation, if any,
shown above. If no
common designation is
shown, directions to the
location of the property
may be obtained by
sending
a
written
request to the beneficiary within 10 days of
the date of first publication of this Notice of
Sale. 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 INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Date:
1/24/2012. Integrated
Lenders Services, a
Delaware Corporation,
as Trustee, 2411 West
La Palma Avenue,
Suite 350 – Bldg. 1,
(800) 232-8787, For
Sale Information please
call
(619)590-1221.
Linda Mayes , Trustee
Sale Officer. (20/03/12,
02/10/12, 02/17/12. R402942)
——————————
NOTICE
OF
TRUSTEE'S
SALE
TSG No.: 6071355 TS
No.:
CA1100236522
FHA/VA/PMI
No.:
APN:4385?016?003
Property Address: 9611
ARBY DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS AREA, CA
90210 YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED OF TRUST,
DATED
06/08/05.
UNLESS YOU TAKE
ACTION TO PROTECT
YOUR PROPERTY, IT
MAY BE SOLD AT A
PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU
OF THE PROCEEDING
AGAINST YOU, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT A
LAWYER. On February
23, 2012 at 11:00 AM,
First American Trustee
Servicing
Solutions,
LLC, as duly appointed
Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust
Instrument No.
05
1389163, in book ,
page , of Official
Records in the Office of
the County Recorder of
LOS ANGELES County,
State of California.
Executed by: DALE W.
TALBERT AND BETH
C. TALBERT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS
COMMUNITY PROPERTY. WILL SELL AT
PUBLIC AUCTION TO
HIGHEST
BIDDER
FOR
CASH,
C A S H I E R ' S
CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of
payment authorized by
2924h(b), (Payable at
time of sale in lawful
money of the United
States) INSIDE THE
LOBBY
OF
THE
BUILDING LOCATED
AT 628 NORTH DIAMOND BAR BLVD.,
SUITE B, DIAMOND
BAR, 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# 4385?016?003.
The street address and
other common designation, if any, of the real
property
described
above is purported to
be::
9611 ARBY
DRIVE,
BEVERLY
HILLS
AREA,
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
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,
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 $958,116.86.
The beneficiary under
said Deed of Trust
heretofore executed
and delivered to the
undersigned a written
and a written Notice of
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:
01/28/12,
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.
NPP0195826 02/03/12,
02/10/12, 02/17/12
Page 28 | February 10 , 2012
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S
SALE T.S No. 1324307-10
APN: 4339-015-134 TRA:
001349
LOAN
NO:
Xxxxxx6884 REF: Jones,
Christopher IMPORTANT
NOTICE TO PROPERTY
OWNER: YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED OF TRUST, DATED
March 23, 2007. UNLESS
YOU TAKE ACTION TO
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD
AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF
YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION
OF
THE
NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING
AGAINST
YOU, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT A LAWYER.
On February 16, 2012, at
9:00am,
Cal-Western
R e c o n v e y a n c e
Corporation, as duly
appointed trustee under
and pursuant to Deed of
Trust recorded March 30,
2007, as Inst. No.
20070746490 in book XX,
page XX of Official
Records in the office of the
County Recorder of Los
Angeles County, State of
California, executed by
Christopher L Jones A
Single Man, will sell at
public auction to highest
bidder for cash, cashier’s
check drawn on a state or
drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check
drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank
Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza,
400 civic Center Plaza
Pomona, California, all
right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by
it under said Deed of Trust
in the property situated in
said County and State
described as: Completely
described in said deed of
trust The street address
and other common designation, if any, of the real
property described above
is purported to be: 960
Larrabee St #219 West
Hollywood CA 90069
The undersigned Trustee
disclaims any liability for
any incorrectness of the
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
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:
$277,594.87.
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 infor-
mation: Mon-Fri 9:00am
to 4:00pm (619) 5901221.
Cal-Western
R e c o n v e y a n c e
Corporation, 525 East
Main Street, P.O. Box
22004, El Cajon, CA
92022-9004
Dated:
January 26, 2012. (R401564
01/27/12,
02/03/12, 02/10/12)
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S
SALE TS No. 11-0123333
Title Order No. 110103642 APN No. 5554026-112 YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED
OF
TRUST,
DATED
11/10/2003.
UNLESS YOU TAKE
ACTION TO PROTECT
YOUR PROPERTY, IT
MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED
AN EXPLANATION OF
THE NATURE OF THE
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 SANDRA
LEA
SMALL,
AN
UNMARRIED WOMAN,
AND LORRAINE ANNE
SZYBIST, A SINGLE
WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 11/10/2003
and recorded 11/19/2003,
as Instrument No. 03
3491013, in Book , Page
), of Official Records in
the office of the County
Recorder of Los Angeles
County,
State
of
California, will sell on
02/21/2012 at 1:00PM, At
the
Pomona
Valley
Masonic Temple Building,
located at 395 South
Thomas Street, Pomona,
California at public auction, to the highest bidder
for cash or check as
described below, payable
in full at time of sale, all
right, title, and interest
conveyed to and now
held by it under said Deed
of Trust, in the property
situated in said County
and State and as more
fully described in the
above referenced Deed
of Trust. The street
of the real property
described above is purported to be: 1221
NORTH KINGS ROAD
NO. 204, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90069. The
undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any
incorrectness of the street
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 Notice of Sale is
$356,422.52. It is possible that at the time of sale
the opening bid may be
less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to
accept cashier’s checks
drawn on a state or
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
express
or
implied,
regarding title, posses-
BEVERLY HILLS
PUBLIC NOTICES
sion or encumbrances, to
satisfy the indebtedness
Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid
principal of the Note
Trust with interest thereon
as provided in said Note,
plus fees, charges and
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:
01/25/2012
RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A.
1800 Tapo Canyon Rd.,
CA6-914-01-94
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 #
1006.151494 1/27, 2/03,
2/10/2012
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S
SALE TS No. 11-0125250
Title Order No. 110105536 APN No. 4336018-003 YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER A
DEED
OF
TRUST,
DATED
07/27/2004.
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 CHRISTINE
S EDWARDS, A WIDOW,
dated 07/27/2004 and
Instrument
No.
04
2072845, in Book , Page
), of Official Records in
the office of the County
Recorder of Los Angeles
County,
State
of
California, will sell on
02/21/2012 at 1:00PM, At
the
Pomona
Valley
Masonic Temple Building,
located at 395 South
Thomas Street, Pomona,
California at public auction, to the highest bidder
for cash or check as
described below, payable
in full at time of sale, all
right, title, and interest
conveyed to and now
held by it under said
Deed of Trust, in the
County and State and as
the above referenced
Deed of Trust. The street
of the real property
described above is purported to be: 8842-8844
ROSEWOOD AVENUE,
WEST
HOLLYWOOD,
CA, 90048. The undersigned Trustee disclaims
any liability for any incorrectness of the street
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 Notice of Sale is
$527,065.39. It is possible that at the time of sale
the opening bid may be
less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to
accept cashier’s checks
drawn on a state or
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
express
or
implied,
regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to
satisfy the indebtedness
Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid
principal of the Note
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:
01/26/2012
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 # 1006.151534 1/27,
2/03, 2/10/2012
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT 2011157113 The following is/are doing business as: YANINA’S KITCHEN DELIGHTS 360 S.
Elm Dr. #3, Beverly Hills, CA 90212;
Yanina Zajdman 360 S. Elm Dr. #3,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business
is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL,
registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Yanina Zajdman;
Statement is filed with the County of
Los Angeles: December 29, 2011;
Published: January 20, 27, February
03, 10, 2012 LACC N/C
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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT
USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME 20101470543 The following
person(s) has/have abandoned the
use of the fictitious business name: JM
BLOW DRY 9410 Dayton Way,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The fictitious
business name referred to above was
filed on (date): October 14, 2010 in
the county of Los Angeles; Joseph
B. Kendal 504 Walden Dr., Beverly
Hills, CA 90210; Martin D. Fassnidge
9255 Doheny Dr. #1805, West
Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is
conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP declare that all information
in this statement is true and correct,
Signed: Joseph Kendall, Partner;
Statement #2012005546 is filed with
the County of Los Angeles: January 11,
2012; Published: January 27,
February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC
N/C
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STATEMENT 2012005547 The following is/are doing business as:
JM
BLOW DRY 9410 Dayton Way,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210;
Paul
Lindsey 445 N. Rossmore Ave. #313,
Los Angeles, CA 90004; The business
registrant(s) has begun to transact
business under the name(s) listed
herein December 21, 2011: Paul
Lindsey: Statement is filed with the
County of Los Angeles: January 11,
2012; Published:
January
27,
STATEMENT 2012001162 The followFebruary 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC N/C
ing is/are doing business as: HEAD
SPACE 8000 Sunset Blvd. #26, West
Hollywood, CA 90046; Joseph Grover
STATEMENT 2012005555 The follow803 N. Spalding Ave., Los Angeles, CA
ing is/are doing business as:
LA
90046; The business is conducted by:
SWEET STOP 12121 Wilshire Blvd.
AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has
#555, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Gabul
begun to transact business under the
LLC 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #555, Los
name(s) listed herein January 01,
Angeles, CA 90025; The business is
2012: Joseph Grover: Statement is
conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY
filed with the County of Los Angeles:
COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to
January 04, 2012; Published: January
transact business under the name(s)
27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC
listed herein September 22, 2011:
N/C
Gabriella Namvar, Owner: Statement
is filed with the County of Los Angeles:
STATEMENT 2012013765 The follow27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC
ing is/are doing business as: FLEA
N/C
KIT.COM 835 S. Sycamore Ave., Los
Angeles, CA 90036; Matthew W.
Tenggren 835 S. Sycamore Ave., Los
STATEMENT 2012005560 The followAngeles, CA 90036; The business is
FACconducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, regisTOR’S FAMOUS DELI 9420 W. Pico
trant(s) has NOT begun to transact
Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Factor’s
Famous Deli, Inc. 9420 W. Pico Blvd.,
herein:
Matthew
Tenggren:
Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is
Statement is filed with the County of Los
conducted by: A CORPORATION, regAngeles: January 25, 2012; Published:
istrant(s) has begun to transact busiFebruary 03, 10, 17, 24, 2012 LACC
ness under the name(s) listed herein
N/C
May 28, 2010: Susan Markowitz,
President: Statement is filed with the
County of Los Angeles: January 11,
STATEMENT 2012013773 The follow2012; Published:
January
27,
ing is/are doing business as: ADAM’S
February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC N/C
LIMO 11601 Gorham Ave. #12, Los
Angeles, CA 90049; Afshin Nouri
11601 Gorham Ave. #12, Los Angeles,
STATEMENT 2012005567 The followCA 90049; The business is conducted
ing is/are doing business as: H & H TV
by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has
PRODUCTIONS 100 S. Doheny Dr.
NOT begun to transact business
#818, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Howard
under the name(s) listed herein:
Pearlstein 6283 Del Valle Dr., Los
Afshin Nouri: Statement is filed with
Angeles, CA 90048; Helaine Ross 100
the County of Los Angeles: January 25,
S. Doheny Dr. #818, Los Angeles, CA
2012; Published: February 03, 10, 17,
24, 2012 LACC N/C
A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact
STATEMENT 2012013780 The followherein:
Howard
Pearlstein:
1)
FORKED 2) FORKED.COM 3750 S.
Angeles: January 11, 2012; Published:
Robertson Blvd. #100, Culver City, CA
January 27, February 03, 10, 17,
90232; LA Bite.Com Inc. 3750 S.
2012 LACC N/C
Robertson Blvd. #100, Culver City, CA
A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has
STATEMENT 2012005580 The followNOT begun to transact business
ing is/are doing business as: 1) EVER
EVOLVING PRODUCTIONS 2) THE
James Lee, CFO: Statement is filed
MEN CAVE BARBER SHOP N SPA
with the County of Los Angeles:
848 S. Sherbourne Dr. #4, Los Angeles,
January 25, 2012; Published: February
CA 90035; Cresent Moon Inc. 848 S.
03, 10, 17, 24, 2012 LACC N/C
Sherbourne Dr. #4, Los Angeles, CA
STATEMENT 2012013813 The followNOT begun to transact business
JM
BLOWDRY 9410 Dayton Way, Beverly
Cresent Moon Franklin, CEO:
Hills, CA 90210; Blown LA LLC 445
N. Rossmore Ave. #313, Los Angeles,
CA 90004; The business is conducted
January 27, February 03, 10, 17,
by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY,
2012 LACC N/C
registrant(s) has begun to transact
herein December 21, 2011: Paul
STATEMENT 2012008105 The followLindsey, Member/CEO: Statement is
ing is/are doing business as: EXCLUfiled with the County of Los Angeles:
SIVE GUARDS INC 501 Eastmont
January 25, 2012; Published: February
Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022;
03, 10, 17, 24, 2012 LACC N/C
Exclusive Guards Inc 501 Eastmont
Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022; The busiFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
ness is conducted by: A CORPORASTATEMENT 2012013826 The followTION, registrant(s) has begun to transing is/are doing business as: LANEY &
act business under the name(s) listed
CO 9940 Robbins Dr. #204, Beverly
herein January 01, 2007: Mario A.
Hills, CA 90212; Melaney Wyzykowski
Gasca, President: Statement is filed
9940 Robbins Dr. #204, Beverly Hills,
with the County of Los Angeles: January
CA 90212; The business is conducted
13, 2012; Published: January 27,
by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has
February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC N/C
2011:
Melaney Wyzykowski:
STATEMENT 2012008790 The followStatement is filed with the County of Los
ing is/are doing business as: 1) LIFE
INSIDE THE CEL 2) CAPITAL FOUR
February 03, 10, 17, 24, 2012 LACC
SUPPLY 333 Washington Blvd. #333,
N/C
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; Joseph
Mariam 333 Washington Blvd. #333,
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; The busiSTATEMENT 2012014713 The followness is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL,
ing is/are doing business as: 1) DOUregistrant(s) has NOT begun to transBLE 19 TALENT 2) DOUBLE 19 MANact business under the name(s) listed
AGEMENT 8205 Santa Monica Blvd.
herein: Joseph Marion: Statement is
#1-287, Los Angeles, CA 90046;
Double 19 Productions 8205 Santa
Monica Blvd. #1-287, Los Angeles, CA
27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC
N/C
NOT begun to transact business
under the name(s) listed herein: Julie
STATEMENT 2012013477 The followStevens, President: Statement is
ing is/are doing business as: 1) PERfiled with the County of Los Angeles:
FECTION CONNECTION 2) CABLEJanuary 26, 2012; Published: February
MAN 1 8765 S. Denker Ave., Los
03, 10, 17, 24, 2012 LACC N/C
Angeles, CA 90047; Damon Glaude
5440 Tanook Ln. #242, Agoura Hills, CA
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT
USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has
NAME 20081035785 The following
person(s) has/have abandoned the use
name(s) listed herein December 16,
of the fictitious business name: ELE2003: Damon Glaude: Statement is
MENTS ENTERTAINMENT 1635 N.
Cahuenga Blvd. 5th Flr., Los Angeles,
CA 90028; The fictitious business name
27, February 03, 10, 17, 2012 LACC
referred to above was filed on (date):
N/C
June 11, 2008 in the county of Los
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Angeles; Nils Larsen 10990 Wilshire
Blvd. 8th Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90024;
The business is conducted by: AN
INDIVIDUAL declare that all information in this statement is true and corSigned: Nils Larsen,
rect,
Owner/President;
Statement
#2012003705 is filed with the County of
Los Angeles: January 06, 2012;
Published: February 03, 10, 17, 24,
2012 LACC N/C
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STATEMENT 2012004427 The following is/are doing business as: DESDE
AQUI LOS ANGELES 2091 W. 30th
St., Los Angeles, CA 90018; Desde
Aqui TV.Com LLC 2091 W. 30th St.,
is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has
name(s) listed herein October 08,
2008: Josefa Interiano, President:
2012 LACC N/C
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STATEMENT 2012012300 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SHOE
RELATED 2) TAINTED PEPPER
11308 Joffre St. #7, Los Angeles, CA
90049; Kim Pollock 11308 Joffre St.
#7, Los Angeles, CA 90049; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to
transact business under the name(s)
listed herein: Kimberly Pollock:
2012 LACC N/C
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STATEMENT 2012010870 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DINNER MATTERS 2) DINNER MATTERS... THE TIME THAT BINDS
10376 Ilona Ave., Los Angeles, CA
90064; Mary Cleary 10376 Ilona Ave.,
registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mary Cleary: Statement is
January 19, 2012; Published:
February 03, 10, 17, 24, 2012 LACC
N/C
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STATEMENT 2012015158 The following is/are doing business as: RENTTODAY.US 18730 Oxnard St. #216,
Tarzana, CA 91356;
WCPS
Management Tarzana, Inc. 18730
Oxnard St. #216, Tarzana, CA 91356;
The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun
to transact business under the
2012: Artin Arefian 26, 2012;
2012 LACC N/C
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STATEMENT 2012015159 The following is/are doing business as: RENTTODAY.US 175 N. Indian Hill #203,
Claremont, CA 91711;
WCPS
Management Claremont, Inc. 175 N.
Indian Hill #203, Claremont, CA 91711;
The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun
to transact business under the
2012: Artin Arefian, Treasurer:
2012 LACC N/C
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N O T I C E —
Fictitious name statement expires five years
from the date it was
filed in the office of the
county clerk. A new fictitious business name
statement must be filed
before that time. The filing of this statement
does not of itself
authorize the use in this
state of a fictitious business name in violation
of the rights of another
under federal, state, or
common law (See
Section 14400, et seq.,
Business
and
Professions Code).
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Obituaries .............................................00
Bookkeeping/Accounting ......................01
Announcements....................................02
Mail Boxes............................................03
Lost & Found ........................................04
Personals .............................................05
Phone Cards ........................................06
Legal Services......................................09
Catering ................................................10
Valet Parking Services ..........................12
Auctions................................................25
Travel Tours..........................................40
Personal Chef.......................................42
Party Services ......................................43
Video/Photography ...............................44
Schools/Instruction ...............................45
Computer Consultants..........................46
Health & Beauty....................................4 7
Fitness ..................................................48
Professional Services...........................50
Alterations ............................................53
Jobs Wanted ........................................55
Situations Wanted ................................58
Jobs Wanted Domestic ........................60
Domestic Agencies...............................85
Child Care ............................................86
Elderly Home/Care ...............................88
Employment Opportunities ...................90
Volunteer Work.....................................98
Business and Commercial Lots .........235
Wanted to Rent, Offices .....................239
Offices, Stores for Lease....................240
Commercial Property For Lease .........241
Building Material.................................245
Industrial Lots.....................................250
Acreage, Residential Lots ..................260
Condominiums and Townhouses........270
Real Estate for Exchange ..................280
Real Estate Services ..........................281
Real Estate Loans..............................288
Property Management .......................290
Houses for Sale .................................300
Wanted to Buy....................................302
Wanted to Buy Houses ......................303
Palm Springs for Rent ........................331
RENTALS
Rentals to Share ................................404
Wanted to Rent ..................................405
Garage/Storage Rentals .....................407
Rooms for Rent...................................415
Hotels & Motels...................................416
Boarding House/Senior Living ............418
Houses for Rent Furnished ................420
Houses for Rent Unfurnished.............425
Apartments for Rent Furnished..........435
Rental Referral Services ....................439
Apartments for Rent Unfurnished ......440
Vacation Rentals ................................449
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL
MISCELLANEOUS/SALES
Business Opportunities .......................110
Business Wanted ................................115
Investment Opportunities....................125
Investors Wanted ................................126
Business Services ..............................130
Financial Services ..............................135
Money to Loan....................................150
Mortgage Loans ..................................151
Real Estate Loans ..............................155
Money Wanted....................................165
Antiques/Paintings for Sale................460
Antiques/Paintings Wanted.................461
Jewelry ...............................................468
Furniture For Sale ..............................469
Miscellaneous for Sale........................470
Miscellaneous Wanted ........................471
Pianos For Sale ..................................472
Pianos Wanted....................................473
Fashion ...............................................474
Garage/Estate Sales...........................475
Pets ....................................................480
Auctions .............................................488
REAL ESTATE
Income Property for Sale ...................200
Income Property Wanted ....................201
Commercial Property For Sale...........202
Businesses For Sale ..........................208
Business Property for Sale .................210
Business Property for Rent.................215
Business Property Wanted.................220
TRANSPORTATION
Autos for Sale ....................................500
Motorcycles ........................................525
Aircraft’s for Sale................................540
Aircraft’s Wanted ................................545
Boats/Yachts ......................................555
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INCOME
PROPERTY
OPEN HOUSE
SUN. 10–4
with refreshments
Great People Make
GOOD COMPANY
Our premiere private
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agency is currently
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$1,049,000
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323/640-7000 (Agt)
Screened, Bonded and Committed to TLC
Health Care at its Best!
Call 323-298-7887
with many amenities
310/276-7600 x.203
508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 321 N. OAKHURST DR.
views: 2-balconies,
1 BD + DEN + 1.5 BA
1 Large Executive
2nd Floor Front Unit. hrwd. flrs., central air,
Window Office &
washer/dryer, gym,
Large and Spacious
1 Support/
storage, secured
Approx. 1,600 sq. ft.
Reception Area.
Full service building,
building & parking.
Contact: Stan Gerlach front view, security $699,000 • Low HOA
guard (day & night),
Or: Bryan Dunne
310/850-9171
pool,
suana, gym &
310/550-2500
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rec. room, Hardwood flrs
throughout, 2 parking.
$450,000
Fairfax/Wilshire
Call Charles Dizengoff
UNIQUE & QUIET
310/259-9911
PSYCHOTHERAPY
~ OFFICE ~
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6210 WILSHIRE BL.
@ FAIRFAX AVE.
MOVE-IN SPECIAL
OFFICES FOR LEASE
Shared waiting room,
call light system
separate exits, full
kitchen, free parking.
$900/MO.
Utilities Included.
Email:
[email protected]
************
5 6 0 SQ . FT .
Call: 323/938-4012
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WILSHIRE BLVD
* * * * * * * * * * * * RETAIL FRONTAGE
Great location w/ views
&
SMALL OFFICE
and parking available.
*** SUITES ***
Call: 310/395-7272
or email:
[email protected]
NO NNN
All Utilities Included.
Must Lease Now!
Call 310/237-2977
or 713/266-1444
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*** FOR LEASE *** UP TO 3 BEAUTIFUL,
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REAL ESTATE
(310) 966-0900
405
WANTED
TO RENT
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WANTED to RENT
w/ parking & fridge.
all listings are on
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in Beverly Hills,
Westside, Adj. Areas
This Weeks Listings
Professional,
Quiet Gentleman.
Non-smoker. No pets.
14 Years at Current
Beverly Hills Home.
Home
CENTURY PARK EAST
$549,000
2 Bdrm Suites, 2 Bath.
Updated Kitchen & Baths
Wood Lam Floors, Large
Balcony
City Views, Quiet Location
$700,000
Sub-Penthouse 2 bed, Den,
2 Baths Extra Large Corner 2
Jumbo Balconies Unobstructed
Views of Los Angeles & Bev
Hills Quiet Location
$825,000
Call Ray:
310/274-7988
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Call Joe at
310/489-7793
2 Bed, 2 Baths
Unobstructed 270 degree views
Sky Lounge with 2 Balconies
Walk-in Closet, Stone Island
Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances
$1,895,000
240
Newly Renovated
• Caregivers
• Medication
• CNA • HHA
Reminders
• Companions
• Grocery Shopping
• Sitters
• Meal Preparation
• Doctors Appts
• Wake-Up Calls
• Light Housekeeping •
OFFICE SPACE
2
310/246-9228
EXCELLENT REFERENCES.
407
GARAGE /
STORAGE
SANTA MONICA
427 Montana Ave.
Storage
Space
NEWLY RENOVATED
19th Floor 2 Bed, Den 2 Baths
BEVERLY HILLS ADJ *BEVERLY HILLS* clean, professional, large,
Extra Large Corner, City &
Av a i l a b l e
3BR, 2BA. DUPLEX 489 S. Robertson Bl. remodeled offices available Ocean Views, Totally Renovated
for Rent.
1 blk W. of La Cienega,
500sf. - 1,000sf.
Black Marble, Granite, Stainless
within
a
full-service
suite,
Close to Beach .
Move-in cond, formal Single Studio Offices.
Steel Kitchen, Luxurious Baths
w/ excellent views,
dining rm, living rm,
310/394-7132
2 Jumbo Balconies
Unique space, all
located on Wilshire
brkfst area, fireplace, amenities, skylights,
hrdwd flrs, granite,
Blvd. Secretarial bays,
high ceilings. Above
425
PREMIER COLLECTION
new S/S appl, cent
standard improvements. interior offices, & storHOUSE
air/heat & w/d in each
$1,100,000
age also available.
BELOW
FOR
RENT
Corner Penthouse. Lowest high
unit, huge back yard &
MARKET RATE!
rise penthouse in West LA
$1-2K
per
office
detached 3 car garage.
OFFICE & STORES
FOR LEASE
“You worked hard taking care of others. Now, let us
take care of you in your home. You deserve the best !”
PSYCHOTHERAPY
AND MEDICAL
1
PRIME
BEVERLY HILLS
OFFICE SPACE
N e a r Wilshire on
Santa Monica Blvd.
Up to 3,800
Available immediately
Building signage
available
Contact Kosha
310/691-5520
Corner High Floor, Extra Large
Condo, Totally Renovated
2 Bed, 2 Baths
Travertine Floors, Stainless Steel
Appliances, Granite Counters
Unobstructed 270 degree views
Huge Spa Tub, 2 Large Balconies
Heated Pools, Sundeck,
Tennis, Doorman,
Houseman, Gardens &
Lawns, Security Staff,
Switchboard, Saunas,
Business Center
CENTURY PARK EAST
CENTURY TOWERS
PARK PLACE
CENTURY HILL
LE PARC
CENTURY WOODS
For Lease
See our Ad Sec. 440
= BRENTWOOD =
417 S. Barrington Av.
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• 3 Bdrm.
+
3 Bath
Private backyard
Hardwood floors,
pool, laundry hook-ups,
controlled access, prkg.
Close to
Brentwood Village.
• 310/440-5051 •
VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE
www.
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C L A S S I F I E D R E N TA L S
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HOUSES FOR RENT
••BEVERLY HILLS••
341 S. Clark, Beverly Hills $5300/MO.
3 bedroom with upperstairs Master
Private Suite, Family room and pool.
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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.
BRENTWOOD BEVERLY HILLS • BRENTWOOD • B R E N T W O O D
11666 Goshen Ave. Newly Remodeled 922 S. Barrington Av. 904-908 Granville Av.
• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • • • • • •
(•)(•)(•)(•)(•)
2 bdrm. + 2 ba.
Upper in small building.
Brand New Kitchen: • Single +
•••••
Dishwasher, microwave, • • • • • Loft+11/2 Ba.
granite counters;
(•)(•)(•)(•)(•)
hardwood floors,
Central air/heat,
A/C,
laundry.
fireplace, patio,
MUST SEE!
controlled access,
Call 818/881-0949
pool, elevator, parking,
laundry facility.
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LOS ANGELES
2 BDRMS + 2 BATHS
Fireplace, balcony,
wet
bar, dishwasher,
Hardwood floors, new
laundry
facility,
kitchen, central air &
elevator, parking.
heat, laundry, parking. CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING.
Near Cedar Sinai and
818/669-1990
The Beverly Center.
**CENTURY CITY**
Susann 310/560-4092
2220 S. Beverly Glen
Michael 310/497-9193
• • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • •
• • Single • •
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310/312-9871
HOLLYWOOD
4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t . SANTA MONICA 1769-1775 Sycamore Av.
Montana Ave.
SANDRA LEWIS * * * * * * * * 427
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AGT • 310 770-4111
• Single
• 1 Bdrm +1 Bath
• • • S i•n g•l e • • •
Controlled access,
••••
• 2 Bdrm +2 Bath
••••
laundry facility.
TROUSEDALE B.H.
ON CARLA RIDGE
• •
2 Bd.+2 Ba.
Includes:
Fireplace, balcony,
a/c, laundry facility,
subterranean prkg.
Near Whole Foods.
310/207-1965
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• WESTWOOD •
550 Veteran Ave.
= = = = = = = =
L o t s o f • • = 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath =
Character & Charm! Spacious,, microwave,
Alcove fireplace, fridge, intercom entry, on-sight
laundry facility, gated
laundry & parking.
parking, intercom
Very close to UCLA
entry and more.
& Westwood Village .
Controlled access,
• 310/552-8064 •
310/208-5166
* * * * * * * *
Control access, pool, garage, laundry facility. Utilities Included. Rooftop jacuzzi with
323/851-3790
Close to Beach.
panoramic city views. W E S T W O O D
dishwasher, elevator,
Close
to Everything.
310/394-7132
10905 Ohio Ave.
on-site laundry
In The HEART of
and parking.
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••••••
BEV.
HILLS
TRIANGLE
•
BRENTWOOD BRENTWOOD
213/385-4751
• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••
11640 Kiowa Ave. 519 S. Barrington Ave. 170 N. Crescent Dr. •••
••
2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Bright, controlled access,
• BRENTWOOD • Newly Updated
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balcony, pool, elevator,
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
125 N. Barrington Av. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath
1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Large
& Bright.
laundry fac., prkg.
•••••••
Bright unit.
Pool, a/c, balcony,
Close To U.C.L.A.
•• •• •• •• •• 1 Bdrm.
+ 1 Bath
N EWLY R EMODELED
Dishwasher, On-site fridge, stove, laundry
310/477-6856
Balcony, dishwasher,
• 2 B drm.
rm., prkg., intercom
laundry, parking.
a/c, heated pool,
+ 2 B ath •
entry, elevator.
• WESTWOOD •
Close to
elevator controlled
L O S E T O S H O P S 672 Kelton Ave.
C
Upscale, Bright,
Brentwood Village.
& R ESTAURANTS .
X-St. Strathmore
Gorgeous & Spacious. access, on-site laundry,
310/472-8915
310/385-9169
•
• •
parking. Close to
With Pool, balcony,
• 2• Bdrm.
+1 Bath ••
•
Brentwood Village,
central air, fireplace,
Shops & Restaurants. ~ WEST L.A. ~ BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath •
stove, elevator,
120 S. Swall Dr. Controlled access,
1675 Colby Ave.
intercom entry, prkg. • 310/826-4889 •
• • • • • • • • • parking, laundry facility.
1 Bdrm.
• 310/476-2181 •
•
1
Bedroom
••
Close to U.C.L.A.
+ 1 Bath
•
Close to shopping. BEVERLY HILLS
• 1 Bath
•
310/208-3085
•
Spacious & Bright.
Very Spacious, A/C,
• • • • • • •
A/C, balcony,
•
SANTA MONICA • 1 Bedroom
intercom entry,
BRENTWOOD
dishwasher,
stove, on-sight laundry, prkg. 11640 Kiowa Ave.
•
• CONDO QUALITY • • 1 B a t h
• GORGEOUS UNITS • wet bar, intercom entry, Close to Cedars-Sinai, Newly Updated
8 4 3 4 th S t .
Beverly Center,
2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath
• 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. Central air, large on-sight laundry, prkg.
shops, cafes
•••••••
• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. balcony, pool, elevator,
310/477-0072
&
transportation.
1
Bdrm.
+ 1 Bath
on-site laundry,
Heated pool, balcony, a/c,
310/597-9750
Balcony,
dishwasher,
intercom entry.
dishwasher, controlled
WESTWOOD
a/c, heated pool,
320 N. La Peer Dr. 1380 Midvale Ave.
access, elevator,
•
WESTWOOD
•
elevator
controlled
laundry room, parking. • 310/246-0290 •
• • • • • • • 10933 Rochester Ave. access, on-site laundry,
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Home for lease. 3 Bedroom plus
family room. Gorgeous views. Open
Floorplan. Gated Entry.
SANDRA LEWIS
AGT • 310 770-4111
440
UNFURNISHED
APARTMENTS
BEVERLY HILLS’
~ BEST ~
LOCATION
North of Wilshire
303 N. Swall Dr.
Lrg. 2 Bd.+2 Ba.
BEAUTIFUL
1 & 2
Bdrm. Apt’s
Available
• • • • • • • • •
Beverly Hills &
Beverly Hills Adj.
CALL FOR MORE
I N F O R M AT I O N
Dan: 310/273-9626
* * * * * *
Key-controlled intercom —————
entry, subterranean
parking, laundry
facilities, large private
balcony, huge
closets, tiled floors,
ceramic tile bath floors,
central air. No Pets.
* * * * * * * * *
• OPEN HOUSE •
• Sat. & Sun •
• 11am-1pm •
Call For Appointment:
310/550-6038
BeverlyHillsApartments.net
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310/929-0610
4 Blks. to Beach.
CLOSE TO
SHOPS & DINING
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• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 2 B d r m . + 2 B a t h
• • • •
• • • Jr. Executive
Pool, elevator,
controlled access, onsight laundry, parking.
443 S. Oakhurst Dr. 872 S. Westgate Ave. Close to U.C.L.A.
1
B E V E R L Y H I L L S • BRENTWOOD •
1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath
2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba.
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310/473-1509
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Spacious, balcony,
a/c, fireplace, pool,
controlled access,
laundry fac., parking.
parking. Close to
Brentwood Village,
Shops & Restaurants.
• 310/826-4889 •
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NORTH OF
Close To U.C.L.A.
Hardwood floors,
= = = =
L O W M O V E - I N ! B R I G H=T &=S P=A C I O U S patio, dishwasher, BEVERLY HILLS 310/473-5061 BURTON WAY
1 Blk. East of Doheny
218 S. Tower Dr.
parking,
BEVERLY HILLS
1 BEDROOM
W
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laundry facility,
LIVING.
•• •• S•i n•g l•e •• •• 12333 TeXaS Ave.
“The Mission ”
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310/207-1965
Balcony, dishwasher,
• • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •
elevator, intercom
Old World Charm!
WILSHIRE
entry, on-site
Bright, intercom entry,
C O R R I D O R fridge, stove, laundry fac.
L.A.’S FINEST, MOST
laundry, parking.
LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL
Close to restaurants
10530-10540
Please Call:
* * * * * *
& shopping.
Wilshire Bl.
310/435-3693
• 2 Bd.+2 Ba.
323/651-2598
∞∞∞∞∞∞
∞
•••••
•
2
Bdrm.+1 Bath •
6-Month Lease Avail.
WESTWOOD
1628 Westgate Ave. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 1409 Midvale Ave.
* * * * * *
Every Extra Luxury:
Luxury Living
~ Single ~
••• ••• ••••
custom cabinets, granite
with valet,
Bright & Airy.
countertops, stone entry,
• • 2 Bd.+1.5 Ba. • •
lush garden
Balcony, Dishwasher,
pool, health club, spa.
•• ••
••
• Close to UCLA • Intercom entry, on-sight surrounding pool,
A/C, pool, intercom
gym, elevator, etc.
parking, on-sight
1350 S. Midvale Ave.
entry, laundry facility,
Dishwasher,
L.A., 90024
laundry facility.
elevator, parking.
Contact Mgr.:
CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION. central air, balcony. Close to U.C.L.A.
• 310/864-0319 •
Call: 310/470-4474
310/820-1810
310/478-8616
• Westwood •
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WEST L.A.
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Clean, bright, nice size
∞ ∞ apartments. Swimming
∞ 1∞Bdrm.
∞∞∞
+ 1 Bath
2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath
Balcony, stove,
fridge, dishwasher,
intercom-entry, on-site
laundry, parking.
310/207-1869
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pool, laundry facilty
and gated garage.
Call 310/276-9871
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LARGE & LOVELY
BH CONDO 2600+ S.F.
2 BD. + DEN + 2.5 BA.
WEST L.A.
1433 Armacost Ave. Large dining room, full
1 Bdrm.
security building with
+ 1 Bath
Bright & Spacious. pool, gym & doorman.
$5,500/MO.
Dishwasher,
controlled access
Call 310/433-3326
on-sight laundry, prkg. or 818/458-6188
213/663-8513
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H U G E • H U G E • H U G E BEVERLY HILLS
Prime Beverly Hills LARGE 3 BEDROOM
• ROOFTOP POOL • DUPLEX APARTMENT
2 Bdrm. +2 Bath Newly remodeled, hard-
*KELEMEN*
REAL ESTATE
(310) 966-0900
• PRIME •
BEVERLY HILLS
BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. BEVERLY HILLS
8747 Clifton Way
Upper Duplex
Immaculate Owner’s Unit
Lrg 2 Bd+3 Ba • $2,750
Hrwd., den, dining area,
wet bar, a/c, 2-car
garage, laundry fac.,
2-entrances. Total privacy.
Spacious 2 Bd.+1 Ba. 1 BDRM. 1 3/4 BATH
BEVERLY HILLS
• ROOFTOP POOL •
3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath
2,000+sf., granite gas
kitchen, washer/dryer,
balcony, central air, huge
closets. Quiet bldg.
$4,800/Month
310/600-2350
N EAR P ENINSULA
H OTEL AND BHHS
WEST HOLLYWOOD
LUXURY PENTHOUSE
Appx. 1,800sf., faux wood
flrs., walk-in closet, patio.
central a/c. Quiet bldg.
NEAR PENINSULA
HOTEL AND BHHS.
$3,800/Month
wood floors, central a/c
& heat, upper floor.
$3,300/MO.
174 SWALL DRIVE
213/447-4832
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PRIME BEVERLY HILLS
IN 4-UNIT BUILDING
Large 2 Bdrm + 2 Ba.
BEVERLY HILLS Hardwood floors, central
A/C, All appliances in
145 S. MAPLE
kitchen included, new
BEAUTIFUL
bathroom, laundry room.
PENTHOUSE
$2950/MO.
2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA
Call 310/8439355
310/471-2737
3 BDRMS + 2.5 BATH
Remodeled kitchen with
granite counter tops.
With locked elevator,
New hardwood floors.
Large living room with private rooftop patio, BEVERLY HILLS
floor to ceiling windows huge deck. large kitchen
and breathtaking views. with new appliances Beautiful Well Lit
Master suit with gran- and granite countertops,
2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA
washer & dryer in unit,
ite counters, private
elevator entry to unit, central air and heat, Front 3rd Floor Unit
central air, w/d hook-up Subterranean parking.
Large patio off living/ Plenty of storage space. Balcony, central air/heat
dining rooms, pool,
$3,750/MO.
granite counter tops,
parking in gated sub- CALL 310/385-7188
wet bar, ample closets,
terranean garage.
Limited access bldg.
hardwood floors, 2 car
$3,950/MO.
• WESTWOOD • parking and strorage.
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Call 323/944-0270 Newer Construction
Cell 310/351-0729 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,650
Gourmet granite kitch. w/
Viking appl. Lrg. master
w/ double sinks, spa-tub,
*** PRIME *** walk-in closet. Hrwd.
BEVERLY HILLS flrs., high-ceilings, w/d
2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA. in unit, central air, balcony.
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Beautiful apt. Lots
of lights,
washer/dryer in unit,
2 prkng space.
Furnished $4,295
Unfurnished $4,200
Call: 310/927-2140
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BEVERLY HILLS
ELEVATOR OPENS
DIRECTLY INTO UNIT.
Lisa Sherman • Broker
310/786-1851
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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.
1017 S. SHERBOURNE
Very Private & Spacious
2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH
upper unit with breakfast
and formal dining room.
Yard, laundry & parking.
UPPER DUPLEX
FOR LEASE
3 BDRM. + 2 BATH
New kitchen, fire$3,500/MO.
place, 2 car garage. Call 213/804-3761
Nr. Horace Mann School
$4,200/MO.
211 ARNAZ DRIVE
*BEVERLY HILLS*
CENTURY PARK EAST
1 BDRM, 1 BATH
$2,750/MONTH
High Floor Partial Ocean Views.
Huge Master Bedroom. Walk-in
Closet, Separate Stall Shower
Renovate Stainless Steel Kitchen.
Real Hardwood Floors. Heating &
Air Conditioning Incl. Valet or Self
Parking Extra Storage.
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1 BED, 1 BATH
$2,750/MONTH
High Floor, Renovated, Large
Balcony Manhattan Views
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$2,900/MO.
Call 310/385-7188
2 Large Balconies. Renovated High
Floor. Granite Counters. Hardwood
Floors. City & Ocean Views
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2 BED, 2 BATH
$3,150/MONTH
HANCOCK PARK ADJ
LUXURY 3 BEDROOM
DUPLEX APARTMENT
Bay windows, new
kitchen, wall-to-wall
carpet, owner occupied.
No garage. Retired
professional couple
preferred. No Smokers.
$2,800/MO.
Call 323/829-2933
Upper with balcony, NEWLY DECORATED
Granite kitchen, marble XL Living Room 26’x17’
floors, jacuzzi tub with + Den with bar 17’x13’.
separate steam shower. Laundry facility, balcony,
Deluxe Unit.
ELEVATOR, gated,
$3,400/MO.
QUIET 12 units, no pets.
(Minimum 2 year lease)
10966 OHIO AVE.
Daytime: 310/466-6567 By appointment only
$2,800/MO.
(No Calls after 8 PM)
Call for latest properties
137 S. MAPLE DR.
Plus Den, 3 Baths.
Formal Dining Room,
Living Room, Central
Heating & Air, Security
System and Laundry
Hook-ups. No Pets.
Available April 1st.
$4,250/MO.
818/679-6747
NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY
2 BDRM, 2 BATHS
$3,150/MONTH
Call 323/829-4256
CHATEAU
————— FRENCH
*BEVERLY HILLS* 342 N. PALM DR. —————
NORTH OF WILSHIRE 2 BEDROOM + DEN WESTWOOD
Spacious 3 Bedrooms + 2.5 BATHROOM TOP FRONT 2 BD/DEN
Evenings & Weekends
562/943-6627
all listings are on
centurycityliving.com
Valet and Guest
Parking. Huge Heated
Pool, Security Staff,
Doorman & Houseman, Switchboard
Tennis, Fitness Center
Business Center
Call 310/653-2551
2 Large Balconies. Renovated
Kit & Baths/ Hardwood Floors
Quiet Corner
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2 BDRM, 2 BATHS
$3,150/MONTH
Corner High Floor. Renovated
Granite Counters. Hardwood Floors
2 Large Balconies. Unobstructed
City Views
CENTURY TOWERS
$3,250/MONTH
1 BED, 1 BATH
Totally Renovated. Marble
Floors, Stainless Steel
Kitchen, Huge Living Room
Walk-in Closet, Recessed
Lights, Luxurious Marble
Bath, High Floor
Breathtaking City &
Ocean Views
CENTURY PARK EAST
CENTURYTOWERS
PARK PLACE
CENTURY HILL
LE PARC
CENTURY WOODS
For Sale
See our Ad Sec. 270
Close to Rodeo Dr.
Appt: 310/271-4207
BEVERLYHILLS Adj.
2+2 Top Flr • $2,495
Lrg. living, dining &
breakfast rms., Italian
tiled bath, hrwd. flrs.,
high celings, decorative
fireplace, 2-lrg balconies,
remodeled granite
countertop kitchen, new
fridge & oven, 5-lrg.
closets, newly painted.
$1,675/MO.
Central air, dishwasher,
microwave, parking,
laundry facility, gated
entry, elevator, upgraded
kitchen, rooftop patio.
Ron:310/990-1730
Excellent Area.
$1,950/MO.
Call 310/908-1919
PRIME LOCATION
BEVERLY HILLS
& BRENTWOOD
2 Entrances, lrg living
Roof Garden
Panoramic B.H. Views LIKE-A-HOME
Hi-ceilings, tile+carpet. CEDARS-SINAI AREA
Pool, sauna,
Large 2 Bd.+1 Ba.
elevator, central air,
~ Duplex ~
prkg., marble lobby. Beautiful neighborhood.
1259 S. Camden Dr. Fridge, stove, central air,
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310/849-3858
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washer/dryer, hardwood
floors. No pets.
$1,900/Month
323/653-4379
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2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo.
X-LARGE LUXURY APT. • OPEN HOUSE •
Professionally decoSun. • 12-1pm
rated. All new interior.
By Appt. Only
Hrwd., drapes, granite
kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d Beverly Hills Schools
hook-ups, hi-ceilings. 9633 W. Olympic Bl.
Adj. Roxbury Park
Also 2 Bdrm. • $2,490
2
Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,875
310/271-6811
Cell: 310/994-4122 Updated kitchen w/
Must see! 439 S. Rexford granite, hrwd. flrs.,
d/w, fridge, a/c,
restricted entry.
BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.
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LUXURIOUS
2 BDRM, 2 BATH
Large closets, balconies,
all amenities in kitchen
breakfast area, new
flooring, A/C, fireplace,
wet bar, washer & dryer
included in laundry
area. Secured building
with garden courtyard.
Choice location Near
Beverly Center,CedarsSinai, Restaurants, Etc.
No Pets. $2,200/MO.
Shown By Appointment.
Available March2012
8544 BURTON WAY
CALL 310/273-6770
or 323/653-6100
440
• 323/828-7170
• 818/783-4969
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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.
LUXURIOUS
LUXURY UNITS
• SINGLES
• 1 BEDROOMS
• 2 BEDROOMS
Hardwood flrs/Carpets
From $1,500-$2,200
Shown by appointment
310/966-1014
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BEVERLY HILLS
Spacious Upper 1 Bd.
COMPLETELY RENOVATED
New fridge, stove, carpet,
blinds, paint, floors, ceiling
fan, fixtures. Covered
prkg., laundry facility
Quiet 6-unit bldg.
$1,440/Mo. • No pets
310/704-4656
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CLOSE TO
1 BDRM.+ 1.5 BATH WESTWOOD VILLAGE
COURTYARD VIEW
Spacious living room
and berber carpets,
kitchen all amenities,
including microwave,
washer/dryer in the unit,
, balconies, fireplace,
central A/C, and
secured building.
Close to Beverly Center,
Restaurants, Shops
and Cedars-Sinai.
Please no pets.
$1,850MO.
8544 BURTON WAY
By appointment call
1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,200
Upper, hrwd. flrs., prkg.
2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,550
Upper, extra storage
rm. hrwd. flrs., prkg.
• 1 Year Lease •
FOR: 323/653-3112
APPT: 310/826-4380
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BACHELOR
$650/MO.
Includes Utility.
1/2 Month Free Rent
(OAC)
Lower unit, hot plate,
BEVERLY HILLS Available March2012 microwave, laundry
403 S. PECK DR. *** 310/273-6770 *** and compact fridge.
Near Roxbury Park *** 323/653-6100 *** Call 310/278-8999
1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH
$2,100/MO.
Elegant, completely
remodeled. Central air
and heat, hardwood
floors, wood burning
garage parking.
Call 818/481-7455
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EXOTIC SKINS &
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ACCESSORIES
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Call 310/289-9561
475
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Lg. Elegant Household
Furniture, Bric-a-Brac
Patio, Books.
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Feb. 10 &11 • 9am-4pm
SUNDAY Feb. 12 • 12pm-5pm
MONDAY Feb. 13 • 10pm-3pm
1154 HILLCREST AVE
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runs into Oak Knoll)
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1041 SUMMIT DRIVE
BEVERLY HILLS
Furniture, paintings,
household items,
designer clothes &
shoes, some antiques,
& more!
Sat. 2/11 & Sun. 2/12
9am-4pm
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PRIVATE
ESTATE SALE
by Appointment Only
Lalique Baccarat, Carrera
marble statuary, Provasi
imported Italian furniture,
Columbo Mobli imported
Italian furniture, large oilpaintings, and jewelry.
310/ 402-7857
500
AUTO
FOR SALE
COLLECTIBLE
‘86 Peugeot 505STi
One owner, 4dr., V6,
only 75,000mi., dark
blue exterior, top of
the line model, leather
interior, garaged,
in great condition!
Call Vernita at:
678/691-5957
SER VICE DIRECTOR Y
WANTED
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ANTIQUES
BUY & SELL
AIR &
HEATING
LUXURY JEWELS
HIGHEST CASH
800/924-7254
ANTIQUES / JEWELRY
472
HANDBAGS
WANTED
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Bring us your watches, diamonds,
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Paintings
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Clocks
Chandeliers
Porcelain
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Meissen
KPM
Royal Vienna
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TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO!
WE
CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!
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Tel: 310.858.7666 • Fax: 310.858.0525
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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER
AIR AL
HEATING & COOLING
FREE ESTIMATES
On New Installation
or Replacements
10% Off Service Calls
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HEAT & AIR
Since 1979
• Home or Business
• Same-Day Service
• 100% Guaranteed
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"YOUR Comfort
is our Reputation."
Lic.#445484
AUTOS
WANTED
I BUY
.
USED CARS
CALL ED
310/413-1138
WANTED
ANY VINTAGE
CARS
Prior TO 1970
Running or Not.
Private Party.
Will Pay Cash!
Bob 818/267-9800
CONSIGNMENT
JEWELRY
We Buy Sterling Silver
Over 15 Years Specializing
in Estate Sterling.
Flatware,
Dinnerware,
Vases, Pitchers,
Goblets, Trays,
Estate Sterling,
Tea Sets, etc.
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Licensed Antique Silver Dealer
We Pay More Than Anyone in L.A.
BEVERLY HILLS
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
FLOORS
310.278.1322
ALL KINDS OF FLOOR JOBS
CONTRACTOR
MOVING PAINTING PAINTING
• Laminate, Bamboo
• Hardwood Installation
• Sanding, Finishing
•Kitchen Cabinets, Repair, Renew
• Painting
• Carpeting
Call: 818/433-7701 • 818/572-7221
CONTRACTOR
• AC •
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CONSTRUCTION
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Plumbing, Electrical
Paint, Tile, Irrigation
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Tiling • Electric • Drywall
Remodel & Demolition •
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Replace Carpet.
Residential & Commercial
Cleaning. Shampoo Carpet.
Property Management.
HUGO: 310/204-6107
PAINTING
PA I N T I N G
FINE EUROPEAN
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LIC: 522932
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PEOPLE
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• Interior & Exterior
• Apply Texture
• Remove Acoustic Ceilings
• Wallpaper Removal
• Lacquer finishes
• Custom Painting
• Many referrals
• Stucco patch
• Drywall Repair & More
(Lic. #791904)
818/355-3630
[email protected]
Interior/Exterior
Residential/Commercial
Plaster, Drywall
& Repair
FREE Estimates.
Lic. #854322
• 877/430-1112
• 213/382-0020
Bonded • Insured
ROOFING
YALE
PAINTING
Interior/Exterior
GOT-A-LEAK?
WATER
PROOFING
Fix Leaky Decks,
Apt. • Industrial • Hi-Rise Windows+Basements.
We offer coatings,
Since 1982
I Have Great Preparation caulking, pressure
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• Free Estimates •
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Call Young anytime
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INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
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CONSTRUCTION References Available.
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PAINTING
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• HANDYMAN • 10% Discount w/AD
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PAINTING COMPANY
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• Home Repairs
• Remodeling • Carpentry
• Ceramic Tile • Plumbing
• Drywall • Painting
• Plaster • Wallpaper
• Call Dave •
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No Job Too BIG
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• ROOFER
• CARPENTER
• N E W R O O F S / R E PA I R S
• R AINGUTTER & S KYLIGHT S ER VICE
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BEVERLY HILLS
From the Publisher
CLIF SMITH
TO STALL ...OR NOT TO STALL
That is the question now facing the majority of the Beverly Hills City Council as a direct result of the
conclusions of its own experts, Exponent – Failure Analysis Associates, about the MTA seismic study for
the Westside Subway Extension.
To date, Mayor Barry Brucker, Vice Mayor Willie Brien and Councilmember Julian Gold have refused
to ACT to oppose MTA’s tunnel under Beverly Hills High School. Instead, they only “said” they were
opposed and then commissioned the Exponent study. The council’s own experts essentially gave MTA an
“F” and raised many serious safety issues MTA failed to deal with. At a minimum, the Exponent study confirmed practically everything the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education has said publicly and told the council majority privately.
There is no doubt and no ambiguity: the proposed MTA tunnel route jeopardizes the safety and future
of Beverly High and endangers private homes in the City.
For those who expected Exponent to rubber-stamp MTA to provide cover for its local supporters, they
are sorely disappointed. Already, the tiny pro-MTA faction in Beverly Hills has set its usual mouthpieces
to work again bad-mouthing the School Board and The Courier. MTA funds its own propaganda outlets
and may even have paid a San Francisco political firm to set up still another anti-BHUSD/anti-Courier web
blog. MTA CEO Arthur Leahy is in high gear trying to control the damage done by Exponent’s report.
So, we’re really back where we were a year ago, but this time the BHUSD and The Courier can say
without any hesitation, “We told you so.” Until now, Mayor Brucker has spread tales that the school board
leadership was “hysterical,” that its experts are “discredited” and engaged in other attempts to undercut
the message. Vice Mayor Brien, when asked by a colleague: “Will you now vote that if MTA proposes to
go under the high school, you will oppose the Westside Subway Extension?” We are told he refused. We
assume our mayor and vice mayor are so heavily invested in the pro-MTA side that they cannot be counted on to ACT to protect Beverly Hills. Julian Gold may be a different story – that remains to be seen – but
so far he has sided with Brucker and Brien. If we’re wrong, we’ll gladly admit it and give credit where
credit is due.
Today, The Courier calls for action, not more words:
“Resolved, that the City of Beverly Hills will use all legal means to oppose administratively, politically, and judicially the design, construction and operation of a subway through the City of Beverly Hills
in the event the Metropolitan Transit Authority elects to place a tunnel underneath the campus of
Beverly Hills High School. The city manager is hereby instructed to prepare for the council a list of all
permits, ordinances, approvals and other acts that can be taken, denied, implemented or otherwise
employed to prohibit or that act to prevent any such activity on the part of the Metropolitan Transit
Authority. The city attorney is authorized and directed to enter into a Joint Defense Agreement to support and assist the Beverly Hills Unified School District on terms acceptable to the Board of Education
of the Beverly Hills Unified School District to oppose and stop construction of any subway tunnel underneath the campus of Beverly Hills High School. Funding for implementation of this Resolution shall be
provided from the $1 million reserve previously designated for such purpose. The city clerk is authorized and directed to prepare copies of this Resolution and transmit it to each member of the board of
directors of the Metropolitan Transit Authority, Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr., United States Sens. Dianne
Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, Rep. Henry Waxman, and the Secretary of Transportation of the United
States. The City of Beverly Hills will not settle, dismiss or withdraw any litigation commenced or
engaged by it consistent with this Resolution without the prior consent of the Board of Education of the
Beverly Hills Unified School District.”
We believe reform councilmembers John Mirisch and Lili Bosse will present this or a similar resolution at the next City Council meeting. Our council has every single piece of information it needs to decide
whether or not to protect and defend the City of Beverly Hills and its high school. Not one more study is
needed. Delay only helps MTA which has its final board voting coming up.
It comes down to this: are they councilmembers for Beverly Hills or not?
Every Beverly Hills community member deserves an answer to that question.
You got your study. The results are in. Time is up. Act or admit you serve MTA.
POLICE BLOTTER
Occurred at 8:40 a.m. on 2/2 in
Unknown suspect approached
counter, asked for empty cup,
stole money from tip jar and
punched victim in face. Loss $13
Occurred around 4:40 a.m. on
1/30 in 100 block of N. Le Doux
Rd. Suspect #1: Male Black.
Suspect #2: Male Black, 5'10.''
Suspect #3: Male Black. Suspect
#4: Male Black–entered residence
and attacked two victims with
crowbar and fled.
Occurred at 12:10 p.m. on 1/31
in 400 block of N. Beverly Dr.
Suspect: Female White, 40, 5'06'',
110, brown hair and eyes–struck
victim in left temple with hand,
proceeded to use ATM and drove
away.
ROBBERY
Occurred at 7 a.m. on 1/20 in
area of N. Santa Monica Blvd. and
Wilshire Blvd. Unknown suspect
approached victim from behind,
struck him on back of the head
and stole property from backpack.
Loss $3,500
IDENTITY THEFT
Occurred between 11/18 and 1/9
in 1100 block of Geneva St.
Unknown suspect obtained victim’s credit card information, then
made purchase.
Occurred on 1/14 in 200 block of
S. Rexford Dr. Unknown suspect
used victim’s credit card information to purchase merchandise.
in 100 block of S. Linden Dr.
Unknown suspect used victim’s
identity to obtain credit cards, then
made purchases.
in 900 block of N. Crescent Dr.
Unknown suspect attempted to
open bank account with victim’s
information, then made online purchase.
400 block of S. Camden Dr. Female
suspect used victim’s checking
account information to write a
check.
Occurred between 10 a.m. and 9
p.m. on 10/19 in 300 block of N.
Rodeo Dr. Unknown suspect used
victim’s personal information to
obtain credit, made purchases.
Occurred about 6 p.m. on 1/19 in
9700 block of Wilshire Blvd.
Unknown suspect utilized victim’s
information to fraudulently open
credit account.
Loss $4,077
Occurred between 10:37 a.m. on
11/25 and 10 a.m. on 1/23 in 1000
block of Summit Dr. Unknown suspect used victim’s identity to open
and online account.
in 600 block of N. Sierra Dr.
Unknown suspects used victim’s
debit card and made fraudulent
charges.
Loss $18,345
400 block of S. Spalding Dr.
Unknown suspect used victim’s
personal information to open
account with utility company.
Occurred between 8 a.m. on 1/23
and 5:30 p.m. on 1/24 in 600
block of West Ave. Unknown suspect obtained victim’s financial
information and withdrew funds
from checking account.
700 block of N. Alpine Dr.
Unknown suspect obtained victim’s Social Security number and
filed tax return not belonging to
victim.
Occurred about 8 a.m. on 1/31 in
200 block of S. Almont Dr.
Suspect made telephonic account
withdrawal, then transferred funds
into another account created with
victim’s identity.
Occurred at 5 p.m. on 2/2 in 300
block of N. Beverly Dr. Unknown
suspect opened accounts and
made purchases without permission.
in 200 block of S. Willaman Dr.
Victim contacted by bank fraud
employees regarding fraudulent
activity on her account.
Rabbi Jacob Pressman
WHEN A PHONE CALL COST A NICKLE
My telephone rings constantly. Don’t get me wrong. I am
not that popular. The rings are a nuisance. By 8:45 A.M. it rings
and a terminally cheerful voice asks: “Jacob Pressman?”
Already I am suspicious. “Yes?” “Jacob, our men have just finished a renovation in your neighborhood and have their truck
and workman available to make needed repairs on your house.”
“No, thank you we like it as it is.” Click, the voice hangs up.
This kind of nuisance goes on all day. Cheerful professional phone salespersons are on my case offering to clean my air
ducts, my carpets, install a walk-in-shower-tub, get me a security system, or save me megabucks by providing me with a
solar-powered electricity system. The only cure is to change my
number for a new, unlisted one. Actually, my real friends rarely
telephone me. They are using e-mail and g-mail.
For many, their automobile is their phone exchange. They
sit in the driver’s seat, do nothing that I can see and suddenly
someone’s voice is booming through the car. I feel so out of
touch with the times. I do not Twitter or Tweeter or Facebook or
anything.
It all goes back to my childhood telephone experience. In
the 1920’s I grew up in a home without its own telephone.
Fortunately, our home was located on a very busy avenue with
two streetcar lines and a bus route. Across this steeplechase
there was a candy store which had a public telephone booth.
When anyone wanted us they called the number in that booth.
The very accommodating owner would answer, then come outside and scream above the traffic noise: “Jack! Oh, Jackie!”
Then I would take my life into my hands and thread my way
through the heavy traffic to get to the candy store, give the
owner a nickel for the courtesy, and answer the phone. Now
that was communication with a personal twist, which is lacking
today. The man in the big car speaking into the thin air without
using his hands can’t possibly have as thrilling a time as when
I crossed the busy avenue where we lived. Nor was my call ever
from someone offering to clean our air ducts.
Happy
Valentine’s
Day 2012
Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter
LETTERS POLICY–The Courier welcomes “Letters to the Editor.”
Please remember the following guidelines:
(1) The shorter the better;
(2) Refrain from personal attacks or insults;
(3) Keep to one topic;
(4) Do not send letters which have appeared elsewhere.
******
Email: myopinion@bhcourier. com; Fax 310-271-5118; Mail to:
The Courier, 8840 W. Olympic Blvd. Beverly Hills CA 90211
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