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VOLUME XXXXIV NUMBER XX $135 PER YEAR - $1.25 PER COPY • www.bhcourier.com February 13, 2009 City Still Hiring, Despite L.A.’s Recent Freeze By Abbey Hood will be charged with strengthen- Although the Los Angeles ing the economic base of Beverly County Board of Supervisors ap- Hills, primarily attracting and re- proved a hiring freeze on Tues- taining the best businesses to day, it appears Beverly Hills is Beverly Hills. He will also be in not following in their footsteps. charge of marketing the City to Late Wednesday, the City an- maximize sales and success. nounced the appointment of for- “Now, more than ever, the mer director of Community De- City requires increased resources velopment Mahdi Aluzri to a to sustain and grow Beverly Hills' newly created position, assistant economic base,” said Wood. STARRY NIGHT TO FIGHT CANCER–The Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research City manager for economic sus- “Mahdi Aluzri joins the City Fund was the benefit as Saks Fifth Avenue staged its 14th “Unforgettable Evening” at The Beverly Wilshire tainability. manager's office as a revenue- Tuesday. From left, emcee Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson were there to honor Gwyneth Paltrow and In his new position Aluzri (see ‘HIRING,’ page 17) Courteney Cox for their work in helping to fight cancer. Photo by Gilbert Flores/CelebrityPhoto.com Sparks Fly At Otherwise City’s Water Preliminary Report to Citizens Boring Board Meeting Supply Courier Candidate Questioned By Amanda Peabody This week, Mayor Barry By Robert Wunderlich Interviews Reveal This week’s school board Brucker and wife Sue were rec- and Shana Epstein meeting was relatively unevent- ognized by Temple Emanuel of Special To The Courier ful, a point worth noting as the Beverly Hills and the school Southern California is expe- Discomfort In City board has been confronted with board for their contributions to riencing the impacts of a drought A strong sense of unease at its full report in order to allow multiple controversial issues as the community and the schools. combined with restrictions in of late. The commendation was present- the way the City of Beverly Hills councilmember Linda Briskman key water supplies the likes of operates, motivates all the chal- to return from a lobbying trip to Perhaps the board is taking a ed at the meeting and at Temple which have not been felt for al- week off to gear up for the im- Emanuel’s second annual Purim lengers for City Council seats Washington, D.C. most 20 years. interviewed by The Courier to The challengers and Brucker pending Feb. 24 meeting–one Ball, held Wednesday at The The severity of potential im- sure to run late into the evening. Beverly Wilshire. “My profound date, a concern shared by incum- reported to The Courier that pacts to the Southland’s water bent Mayor Barry Brucker. As of many decisions appear to be This is the meeting where thanks for everything you have supply was recognized by Gov. the permit issue, whether or not done for our schools and commu- press time, The Courier's editori- made before public input or full Arnold Schwarzenegger, who al board has interviewed eight of council consideration by City Beverly Hills Unified School nity. You both represent the gold declared an official drought this District will continue to grant ed- standard,” said Board Member the 11 candidates for City Manager Rod Wood with the summer. The City of Beverly Council. The remaining three knowledge of Briskman. ucational permits to those stu- Myra Lurie. “Mazel tov and con- Hills heeded the governor’s call dents living outside of district pa- gratulations on a most well de- candidates are scheduled for Briskman served on the City for water conservation, pro- interviews through Monday after- rameters, will be (hopefully) set- (see ‘BHUSD,’ page 16) (see ‘WATER,’ page 25) tled. noon. The Courier has postponed (see ‘INTERVIEW,’ page 17) City Council Candidates A Valentine’s Day Fairy Tale: Your Debate At Business Forum Dreams Will Come True At Il Cielo By Abbey Hood By Abbey Hood ensure that Beverly Hills con- When you walk through To help keep the business tinues to be competitive as a the iron gates of Il Cielo, you community informed, the Cham- luxury shopping location? are transported to a little town ber of Commerce Board of Di- Virginia Maas: We are outside of the Amalfi Coast. rectors hosted a City Council Beverly Hills. We have the name Maybe to Positano, in a Candidate Forum at the Beverly and the cache. The impact of restaurant playing Puccini or Hills City Hall. traffic is a problem for the busi- Bellini, drowned out by the The 10 candidates were ness community. We are a place faint sound of water hitting a asked three questions on matters with name recognition. But we stone fountain. of interest to the business com- need to solve our traffic issues. I As you sit with “him” munity. (Candidate Brent Lilley am committed to make it my holding his hand, his smile has was not in attendance.) highest priority. never looked so beautiful. 1) Given that luxury retail- Richard Stone: We should “She” has never looked so ers are now choosing to estab- be opposed to spot zoning. What beautiful. lish stores in surrounding ar- differentiates us from other areas Maybe it's the canopy of eas, sometimes in addition to a is our low buildings. Each time twinkle lights that hang over- Beverly Hills presence and we allow a tall building, we are head in the night's sky, or THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE AIR AT IL CIELO- Since opening 22 sometimes instead of a Beverly making ourselves less unique. It years ago, Il Cielo has hosted more than 1,800 weddings. And, is an- Hills establishment, what (see ‘IL CIELO,’ page 18) (see ‘FORUM,’ page 25) nually voted “The most romantic’ destination in Los Angeles”. strategy would you suggest to INSIDE: Main News: Pgs. 4,5 • Rabbi Pressman: Pg. 39 SPORTS Pg. 15 George Christy, Page 6-7 Arts & Ent.: Pg. 14,15 • Health & Wellness: Pg. 22, 23 GIRLS’ SOCCER EYES PLAYOFFS Burlesque Comes To Town; BOYS’ SOCCER SEASON ENDS The Wines Of Piedmont; Madonna,50, and Jesus, 22. Classifieds: Pgs. 30-38 2 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 The Best Read Newspaper in Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS NOTICE OF COMMITTEE VACANCIES

GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified applicants to fill one technical vacancy and one non-technical vacancy on the Groundwater Management Plan Technical Committee. Although residency is NOT a requirement for the technical position, qualified residents are encouraged to apply. The initial term of office is for two years. At the dis- cretion of the City Council, the Committee members may be reappointed to a second term of four years. Each appointee will be required to file an initial and an annual “Statement of Economic Interests” financial disclosure.

In order that we may preserve the integrity of the application and interview process, please direct all inquiries to the City Clerk, City Manager or the Director of Public Works & Transportation. Please DO NOT contact the City Councilmembers or the Groundwater Management Plan Technical Committee members regarding these vacancies.

Application forms for the Groundwater Management Plan Technical Committee, along with background information and filing details are available for pickup in the City Clerk’s Office, Room 290, 455 N. Rexford Drive, or call 310.285.2400 to receive an application and information by mail or by e-mail.

The deadline for filing applications for this Committee is Friday, March 27, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.

BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

NOTICENOTICE IS HEREBYHEREBY GIVENthat GIVEN that the the following following person- persons haveshave been been nominated nominated for for the the offices offices designated designated to to be be filled filled at theatthe General General Municipal Municipal Election Election toto be heldheld inin the the City City of BeverlyofBeverly Hills Hills on onTuesday, Tuesday, March March 3, 2009.3, 2009. For Member of the City Council Vote for no more For Member of the City Council Votethan for three no more than three JohnJohn A. A. MirischMirisch VirginiaVirginia A. A. MaasMaas RichardRichard A. A. StoneStone LindaLinda J.J. BriskmanBriskman WilliamWilliam [Willie][Willie] WarrenWarren BrienBrien BarryBarry BruckerBrucker FranFran CohenCohen NiliNili NathanNathan BrentBrent C.C. LilleyLilley Michael Hakim Michael Hakim Abraham C. Ross Abraham C. Ross For City Treasurer Vote for no more than one EliotFor City Finkel Treasurer Vote for no more than one MeasureEliot Finkel to be Voted On: Measure “P”:

“ShallMeasure the to ordinance be Voted On:updating Measure the “P”: city’s business tax regulations to more“Shall closely the ordinance conform withupdating the reg-the city’s- ulationsbusiness of tax surrounding regulations citiesto more and closely YES increasingconform withBeverly the Hills’reg-ulations general of sur- YES taxrounding revenue cities for andits servicesincreasing and Beverly operationsHills’general by taxconverting revenue forthe itsflat services______taxand on operations oil companies by converting per barrel the of flat tax oilon extracted oil companies from perthe barrelCity and of oil the extract- flated from tax on the certain City and businesses the flat tax based on certain NO onbusinesses the number based of employees,on the number to of NO taxesemployees, based onto thetaxes gross based receipts on theor gross grossreceipts payroll or gross of these payroll businesses, of these bebusiness- adopted?”es, be adopted?” Byron Pope, Pope, CMC, CMC, City CityClerk Clerk BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 The Best Read Newspaper in Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS 3

NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Municipal Election to be held in DATE: Thursday, February 26, 2009 the City of Beverly Hills on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, there shall be ten voting precincts consisting of consolidations of the regular election precincts in the City TIME: 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the established for the holding of state and county elections, and that the polling places for matter may be heard the respective precincts shall be the places designated below and the language other than English in which assistance will be provided. LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room A Beverly Hills City Hall Voting Precinct 1, comprising regular election precincts 1and 6 455 North Rexford Drive Polling Place: Beverly Hills Hotel, Sunset Room, 9641 Sunset Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Assistance will be provided in: Farsi The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2009, will Voting Precinct 3, comprising regular election precincts 3 and 4 hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 p.m. or as soon Polling Place: Coldwater Canyon Park, 1100 N. Beverly Drive thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider: Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Assistance will be provided in: Farsi Amendments proposed to the Beverly Hills Municipal Code regarding a transfer of discretionary review authori- Voting Precinct 5, comprising regular election precincts 5, 8 and 9 ty on specific types of applications and permits in the Polling Place: Hawthorne Elementary School, Auditorium, 624 N. Rexford Drive Single-Family Residential Zones from the Planning Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Commission to the Design Review Commission. The fol- Assistance will be provided in: Farsi lowing discretionary reviews are under consideration:

Voting Precinct 10, comprising regular election precinct 10 Minor Accommodation for the amount of front yard Polling Place: El Rodeo Elementary School, Clubhouse, 605 N. Whittier Drive paving permitted in a single-family residential zone Accessible to Handicapped: Yes [Sections 10-3-2422(I), 10-3-2518(H), and 10-3-2618(H)] Assistance will be provided in: Farsi Central R-1 Permit to establish vehicular entrance width and orientation for garages in the Central Area of the City Voting Precinct 12, comprising regular election precincts 2, 12, 13, and 16 [Section 10-3-2450(A)] Polling Place: City of Beverly Hills – City Hall, Room 1B, 455 N. Rexford Drive Central R-1 Permit to establish the cumulative coverage Accessible to Handicapped: Yes of the maximum potential façade permitted for architec- Assistance will be provided in: Farsi tural projections which encroach into the front yard in the Central Area of the City [Section 10-3-2450(D)] Voting Precinct 18, comprising regular election precincts 18, 20 and 46 Central R-1 Permit to establish standards for placement Polling Place: Beverly Hills BMW, Main Showroom, 8833 Wilshire Boulevard of windows above a second story that face a street south Accessible to Handicapped: Yes of Santa Monica Boulevard [Section 10-3-2450(E)] Assistance will be provided in: Farsi Central R-1 Permit to establish the maximum encroach- ment into a front yard for eaves and plant-on accents when Voting Precinct 21, comprising regular election precincts 11, 21 and 23 the primary dwelling encroaches into the front yard by the Polling Place: School District Office, Board Room, 255 S. Lasky Drive maximum amount in the Central Area of the City [Section Accessible to Handicapped: Yes 10-3-2450(G)] Assistance will be provided in: Farsi This project has been assessed in accordance with the Voting Precinct 25, comprising regular election precincts 25, 26 and 36 authority and criteria contained in the California Polling Place: Beverly Vista Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room, 200 South Elm Drive Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Assistance will be provided in: Farsi Staff has determined that the proposed amendments are exempt from the environmental review requirements of Voting Precinct 30, comprising regular election precincts 30, 41 and 47 CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Polling Place: Horace Mann Elementary School, Auditorium, 8701 Charleville Boulevard CEQA Guidelines and no significant environmental Accessible to Handicapped: Yes impacts are anticipated. Assistance will be provided in: Farsi Any interested person may attend the meeting and be Voting Precinct 33, comprising regular election precincts 33, 37 and 39 heard or present written comments to the Commission. Polling Place: Roxbury Park, Clubhouse, 401 S. Roxbury Drive Comments may be submitted in writing to the Planning Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Division of the Community Development Department Assistance will be provided in: Farsi prior to the meeting date and written or oral comments will be accepted at the Planning Commission meeting at The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00am and 8:00pm. the date and time noted above.

BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk If you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, PUBLIC NOTICE either at or prior to the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please NOTICE THAT ALL BALLOTS FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL contact Ivy Nguyen in the Planning Division of the ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 WILL BE Community Development Department 310.285.1123. A COUNTED AT A CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE copy of the proposed amendments are on file in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person The City Clerk of the City of Beverly Hills has authorized that City Hall Council at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, Chambers is designated as the central place to count the ballots for the General California 90210. Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. JONATHAN LAIT, AICP BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk Publish Date: February 13, 2009 4 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 The Best Read Newspaper in Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS

City Clarifies Record; Private City News & Garages Do Offer Free Parking Notes By Abbey Hood Cheryl Burnett said: “(Chad Lynn) Contrary to the City’s Direc- had a meeting (Tuesday) with our Iranian American Candidate tor of Parking Chad Lynn’s state- contractor who conducts the sur- Forum Next Week ments to The Courier last week, veys (he meets with them every The Iranian American Par- private parking garages through- Tuesday). We surveyed a larger ents Association (IAPA) will out Beverly Hills do offer two- area this time and he learned that host a Beverly Hills City hour free parking without valida- Pacific Mercantile Bank at 9720 Council candidate forum from tion. Wilshire offers two-hours free 5-7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16 at In a published interview last parking.” Aram Restaurant, 138 S. Bev- week, Lynn, who has been park- Burnett says they didn’t have erly Dr. ing director since 2005, stated, this information last week “be- The forum format will “There are no private garages that cause they just expanded the sur- give the 11 candidates three we are aware of that currently vey and he met with the consultant minutes to introduce them- provide two-hour free parking in this Tuesday, after our Q&A with selves and their platforms, fol- Beverly Hills without the use of (The Courier).” lowed by a question-and-an- validations.” He offered up the new infor- swer session. Although, after follow-up by mation he had, she said. “With only three seats The Courier, spokeswoman available it’s exciting to see so TRANSPORTATION SYMPOSIUM–The City hosted a regional trans- many qualified residents run- portation symposium, “The Future of Transportation: 2030” at Montage ning and therefore so important BHPD Arrests Predator Suspect Beverly Hills featuring State Sen. Fran Pavley, Assemblyman Mike for our voters to meet and bet- BHPD has arrested Javier Two days later (Nov. 21), Feuer, L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, and Los Angeles Coun- ter understand the differences Arturo Guzman, 40, of Venice witnesses observed the suspect ty Metro’s Richard Katz and Carol Inge. Traffic and Parking Commission and positions of all the candi- and Transportation staff created the event while among those on hand after reports were filed by a once again taking photos of stu- dates,” said Dr. Nanaz Pirnia, dents at the same school. When (from left): including City Transportation Department staff Martha Eros, Beverly Vista student accusing Commissioners Julie Steinberg and Julian Gold, Councilmember Linda president of the IAPA. the suspect of trying to lure the they attempted to contact him, Briskman, Commissioner Jeff Levine, Mayor Barry Brucker, Commis- For more information, call young girl into his vehicle. he fled but not before his license sion Chair Joyce Braun, Commission Vice-Chair Kenneth A. Goldman, 310-286-1480. Last October, a middle- plate number was obtained. and City Transportation Department staff David Gustavson. ****** school student was approached Police detectives conducted Live Nation Possible Merger on the street by a Hispanic male a detailed investigation that led BHHS And Beverly Vista With Ticketmaster in a pick-up truck who tried to to the arrest Guzman on Feb. 3, Beverly Hills-based Live engage her in a conversation. for “annoying a child under 18.” Buildings Receive Awards Nation, Inc. is in merger talks The student ran away and told Information developed at The Beverly Hills Unified School District is the proud recipient of with Ticketmaster. The merger her parents, but no police report the time of arrest that led to an a special commendation. The Science & Technology Center Building would allow the company to was made at the time. additional charge of “possession at Beverly Hills High School designed by LPA Inc. has been awarded offer management of every- A month later, the student of child pornography.” the Leroy F. Greene award of excellence for Specialized Facilities. thing from recorded music to observed the suspect taking Guzman is currently facing Additionally, the Beverly Vista Building B project designed by ticket deals and tour sponsor- photos of students at Beverly one felony count and two misde- Dougherty & Dougherty has been awarded a Leroy F. Greene award of ship. Vista. Later that day, he ap- meanor counts. He was trans- honor. The combined market val- proached another middle- ferred into the custody of the These awards will be presented at the annual Coalition for Ade- ue would be more than $700 school student and tried to lure Los Angeles Sheriff’s Depart- quate School Housing Conference, to be held in Sacramento on Feb. million. her into his vehicle. She, too, ment where he is being held in 25. Ticketmaster is based in was able to run away. lieu of $75,000 bail. “The district is honored to be continuing the collaboration with West Hollywood. these award-winning architectural firms as we begin the Measure E ****** school building program,” said Dr. Jerry Gross, superintendent of Hilton Headquarters Choos- SW Homeowner’s Association BHUSD. “We are thrilled with the Coalition for Adequate School es Fairfax County President Ken Goldman Sued By Housing recognition of Beverly Hills High School’s Science and Tech- After announcing last nology Center and Beverly Vista’s Building B. The students and teach- month it would relocate from Former Client For Breach ers join me in saying thank you for the beautiful new school facilities Beverly Hills to the D.C. area, Hilton Hotels Corp. now states Beverly Hills attorney Kenneth Goldman and his firm, Reed and the deserved recognition.” LPA Inc. is currently the project architect for the Beverly High its destination will be in Vir- Smith LLP, were sued in Los Angeles Superior Court Jan. 30 by their ginia’s Fairfax County. former client, Oasis West Realty, LLC, owner of The Beverly Hilton renovation/reconfiguration project and Dougherty & Dougherty is currently the project architect for the four K-8 school projects. Hilton said the state and Hotel, for breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the develop- county offered incentives val- ment of The Beverly Hilton site. ued at $4.6 million in cash According to the complaint, Goldman agreed to be lead counsel grants and other incentives. for Oasis for the project. After two years, he withdrew and was a It plans to spend $17 mil- leader in the opposition to the proposed development. lion in the move, and create Goldman is the president of the Southwest Homeowners’ more than 300 jobs during the Association of Beverly Hills. The complaint alleges that he agreed to next 36 months. serve as lead counsel to obtain city and resident approvals for the proj- ****** ect. The representation continued for almost 2 years during which Council Meeting Next Week time Goldman and his firm were given all confidential plans, propos- At next Tuesday’s 7 p.m. als, strategies and inside information of Oasis. Goldman and his firm meeting at City Hall (455 N. resigned in the Spring of 2006. Goldman then began his activities Rexford Dr.), the City Council adverse to his former client. Oasis alleges this conduct violates will be looking at the follow- California law and professional ethics codes. The suit claims more ing: than $4 million in damages. A status conference for the case has been • 2009 Architectural Com- set for May 20. mission Design awards – these are beautiful homes that re- Corrections: ceived recognition for their character and charm. • John Mirisch barbecue lunch, Monday, Feb. 16 from 1-3 POLICE FUNDRAISER–Officers from BHPD and other departments • Mr. Chow’s Restaurant – p.m.–301 S. Clark Dr.– at the home of Chris and Hope-Levy throughout the area gathered at California Pizza Kitchen on Beverly Dri- The City will consider allow- Biehl; co hosted by Cassia Gellim, Elenora Goldberg, Nancy & ve to attend a fundraiser for the family of Sgt. Curt Massey of the Culver ing Mr. Chow’s to place re- Steven Spitz City Police Department who was killed in a fatal crash during the early movable planters in front of the morning hours of Jan. 28 by a wrong-way driver on the Santa Monica restaurant to shield patrons Freeway. Photo by Reggie Sully from paparrazi. BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS The Best Read Newspaper in Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 5 Early Voting Beverly Hills Fire Battalion Period Starts Chief Edward LaFouge Passes Thousands of vote-by-mail ballots have been sent to regis- Battalion Chief Edward operations battalion chief. He tered Beverly Hills voters in LaFouge, a 27-year veteran of also served as a reserve police preparation for the March 3 mu- the Beverly Hills Fire Depart- officer for Montebello. nicipal elections. ment, passed away on Feb. 6. He “It is difficult to describe Additional ballots may be had recently been diagnosed with the close bond we share in the sent to voters by request through cancer. fire service. I can't help but Feb. 24. “Ed was a man of deep ded- think that he is still watching Residents will go to the polls ication and commit- over all of us who to select three council members ment who served the are left behind to and a City treasurer. Measure P, a community for more serve and protect,” business tax initiative, is also on than a quarter centu- said Beverly Hills the ballot. ry,” said City Manag- Fire Chief Timo- Voters will also have an oper Roderick Wood. thy Scranton. “We portunity to choose members of “His hard work has are immensely sad the Los Angeles Community Col- made Beverly Hills a for our own sake, HAWTHORNE VALENTINES–Fifth graders at Hawthorne Elementary and for his wife, made Valentine's Day cards during their lunchtime community service lege District board of trustees. better place.” meeting. The cards were sent to the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles The ballot consists of two Chief LaFouge Pat, son and where they will be distributed to the children. The students made over ballot cards. Both sides of both was hired as a proba- grandchildren.” 150 cards. Students in the picture are (front row, from left): Bailey Gos- cards should be marked to com- tionary Beverly Hills The Kiwanis set, Krissia Melendez, Gabriela Valencia, Davina Mehdizadeh, Shan- plete the ballot. firefighter in 1981 Club twice recog- non Lalezari, Tiffany Mirshokri, Celine Bobot and Jessica Rost; (middle The voter registration dead- and quickly rose Edward LaFouge nized Chief La row, from left) Anna Magnin, Rachel Jahr, Danielle Berlin, Celly Perl- line has been extended to Feb. 17, through the ranks, Fouge as “Fire- stein, Paul Garcia, Sophia Soleyman, Leila Kashfi and Rachel Gilbert; due to the Feb. 16 holiday. achieving the position of fire fighter of the Year.” In addition, (top row, from left): Danielle Berukhim, Alondra Arana, Amy Okada, captain in 1986. He became a the Rotary Club gave him its Brenna Nouray and Fernia Farahink. To verify voter registration status or for information on where battalion chief in 1993 and since award for Outstanding Achieve- to vote, log on to the L.A. County has served as fire marshal, ad- ment in Emergency Fire Ser- Ray Bradbury Comes To Library Registrar/Recorder's Web site at ministration battalion chief and vices. The Beverly Hills Public Library, in cooperation with Harper- www.lavote.net or call 800-815- Collins, is presenting this month’s New Short Fiction Series featuring 2666. Marge ‘McCarty’ Thomas Passes fiction author Ray Bradbury tonight at 8 p.m.at 444 N. Rexford. General municipal elections This event will be the book launch for Bradbury’s latest work en- are held in the City on the first Marge Thomas, a resident of McCarty Drive since 1926, passed titled We’ll Always Have Paris. He is best known for The Martian Tuesday in March of odd-num- away peacefully at home on Feb. 8. She was 95 years young and Chronicles, Fahrenheit 451, The Illustrated Man and Something bered years. moved into her McCarty home at age 13. She graduated from Bev- Wicked This Way Comes. For information relating to erly High and UCLA. Reservations are required along with a $10 donation. Doors open the March municipal election, She was married to Brooks Thomas, who predeceased her. For at 7:30 p.m. for the event. A pre-reception book signing with refresh- contact the City Clerk's Office at years, she elaborately decorated her home and hosted her neighbors ments from 6:30 is on a first-come, first-served basis by reservation 310-285-2400 or visit: www.bev- on Christmas Eve. In 1983, the 200 block of McCarty had a party only.For reservations, call 323-622-7900. erlyhills.org/election. to celebrate the 70th birthday of Marge “Mrs. McCarty” Thomas. Noted Radiologist, Innovator Dr. Phillip Berman Dead At 55 Former Beverly Hills resi- Another product he inno- dent Dr. Phillip Berman, 55, vated ahead of its time was Clin- died Feb. 8 at his Coronado icalWare, designed to allow cli- home due to complications from nicians to access data from mul- non-small cell lung cancer. tiple information systems any- The trained radiologist led where across a healthcare enter- or founded a half-dozen compa- prise. nies in the radiology and Inter- Although initially diag- net markets. He had a major role nosed as having only six months in the growth and development to live five years ago, he real- of several important trends in ized the potential of the growing medical imaging, including tel- blogmovement to create a forum eradiology software, desktop- for cancer survivors to commu- based computed radiography, nicate with each other and their and Internet publishing. loved ones. That led to his co- After graduating from founding of RedToeNail.org–a Hawthone School and Beverly name settled on after his own High, Berman earned a BA de- personal vow to paint one toe- gree (cum laude) in anthropolo- nail red for each year after his gy from Harvard in 1975. He re- initial diagnosis. ceived his medical degree (cum Berman became an advo- laude) from the Medical College cate for the rights of cancer pa- of Pennsylvania in 1980 and tients and was profiled in a seg- completed his radiology resi- ment on CNN on the therapeutic dency at UC San Diego four power of blogging. years later. Besides his wife, Judy, and In 1991, Berman branched three children, he is survived by out into the business world to his parents, Marianne and Mar- found CompuRad, which filled tin Berman; and sisters Michelle a needed market niche–software Kaye and Claudia Resnikoff, all enabling radiologists on call to Beverly Hills residents. read images from home rather In lieu of flowers, dona- than traveling to the hospital for tions may be sent to San Diego emergency cases. Hospice Foundation, 4311 3rd The company went public Ave., San Diego, CA, 92103. in 1996 and a year later was ac- Memories of him may be shared quired by Sunnyvale-based Lu- on AuntMinnie's Forums by misys, a manufacturer of film clicking Dr. Phillip Berman, digitizers. He became CEO of 1953-2009. the combined operation. 6 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 The Best Read Newspaper in Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS ering, tossing plates, sashaying as Bye Birdie, Annie and Applause Susan aring their rosepink flesh, lobsters, fan dancing and shaking scores, lyricist B Birkenhead’s credits include gorgeous, long-legged chorines in a tail feather in their bongo Jelly’s Last Jam, and she’s now GEORGE CHRISTY jeweled thongs whoop through brassieres and banana costumes a Minsky’s hotchacha production la Josephine Baker. For those working on the musical adaptation Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. numbers, cleverly choreographed early critics, may we remind that of Greg Barnes’ showgirl costumes and directed by Casey Nicholaw, this is an entertainment, not a Anna Louizos’ sets who pleased us with his witty and documentary. We’re happy to sizzle, and capture a nostalgic mood. As the award-winning The Drowsy report that Minsky’s is a hit. Chaperone. CTG’s Nancy and Kenny predict- Christopher A stand-out as Billy’s no- ed, Minsky’s is a lot of fun, and Fitzgerald, nonsense sidekick, Maisie, is you’ll forget about those tax whose strong The Drowsy Chaperone’s Tony cheats in Washington and the personality winner Beth Leavel, and lovely doomsday tirades. reminded us Katharine Leonard charms as pening nighters showered of Sean Penn the ingénue, who has issues with O (with compos- the double-talking Billy. Gerry the cast with standing ovations. er Charles Vichi’s terrific, with energy to Here and there were film reviewer Kevin Thomas Betty Strouse spare, as the rowdy, goofball with Rowland agreeing), comic, and Saturday Night Live’s , a Minsky’s burle-que Richard takes on the Rachel Dratch’s a crack-up as a queen from the ’30s; Kagan and Julie Hagerty; Katharine Leonard and leading role of nerd whose dad shoves her into Marilyn and Alan Bergman; Christopher Fitzgerald the hustling the theater life. George Wendt’s Broadway-bound magic maestro Ricky Jay; Kate Minsky’s world-pre- yet likeable the ga-ga councilman protesting Edelman; Lynne Rothman; miered at the Billy Minsky. the nudity and disguising himself Ahmanson Theatre in Old Bag drag to arrest Billy – Barry Manilow; Doris Roberts; and runs through Christopher Craig Schwartz; Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging Lee and Larry Ramer; Bob carries the seeing George Wendt in drag and March 1st Geary; SNL’s Amy Poehler and show with pummeled with custard pies is Maya Rudolph; Idina Menzel commanding worth the price of admission. He and Taye Diggs; Bob Saget; John style – a fine sings, too. Kevin Cahoon’s Glover; Tania and Eric Idle. actor, croon- Buster, John Cariana’s sad-sack ing and hoof- accountant, and Paul Vogt’s e congratulated David George Wendt ing with bouncer are hoots — the W Hyde Pierce during the interval aplomb in this Minsky’s laughmeter jumps on his award-winning success on star-making whenever they’re onstage. Minsky’s Beth Leavel, composer Charles Broadway recently in Curtains. Strouse and lyricist Susan Birkenhead performance. May we see You’ll enjoy tunes such as (continued on page 7) Gerry Vichi more of his Workin’ Hot, Every Number triple-threat Needs a Button, Home (a touch- “Trust us, you’ll have New York’s Lower East Side talent, and isn’t it a pleasure to lis- ing reverie about life in the the- fun,” promised the Center favored by the immigrant culture ten to an actor whose diction is atre), You Gotta Get Up When Theater Group’s Nancy during the ’20s and ’30s, perhaps clear and without tiresome You’re Down. Composer you were out of town. In time, it Strouse created the winning Bye Hereford and Kenny Werther Method-esque mumbles. Fashion when we arrived for the world spawned “strip tease artistes” Victim premiere of the Broadway-bound Gypsy Rose Lee, Margie Hart, Okay, Bob Martin’s book Minsky’s at the Ahmanson Ann Corio, Lili St.Cyr. may be wheezy, a tad predictable, Theater. Not only did we have and with a healthy dose of burle- fun, but the following morning “Those old-timers called que corn. The cast overcomes we recommended that our visit- it burle-que,” noted a gent seated that, as do Casey Nicholaw’s ing Canadian friends, Terrie and in our row at the Ahmanson. He snappy production numbers with George Eaton, warm up over the recalled being a young tyke then, the free-wheeling chorines show- weekend by catching the show, explaining that vaudeville was before returning to the cold different with its comics and climes of the North. If, as a Los musical variety hi-de-hos. Burle- Angeleno, you haven’t heard by que was about girls, girls, girls, now that this Minsky’s musical is the more flesh that titillated the about the burlesque theater of crowds, the merrier.

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Left: Space planner and designer, Nargess Isfahani Phillips. Unorganized No More: Maison Décor To The Rescue

By Amanda Peabody and Italian posters dot the walls in law or medicine, Phillips com- My life is constantly in need and fill every nook. “It’s basically promised with Interview Archi- of organization – there are papers, a gallery,” Phillips said. “[The tecture, a degree she earned notebooks, loose press releases posters] represent only one day! abroad in Paris. Since then, she scattered around my desk. Coffee It’s a piece of evidence, a piece of has worked in the world’s most cups and tea stained mugs serve art from that event.” It’s a cool stylish locales – Italy, Dubai, as paper weights while Post-its spot, to say the least. But what France, New York and L.A. She adorn the walls and all free space. makes Maison Décor most inter- has also dabbled in set design for This is my décor at the office. esting is Phillips herself and the several big-name networks such And this got me to thinking: services she provides. as NBC, A&E and ABC. There must be someone who can “My history is very important Phillips takes great pains to come in and make my life easier in that it starts from design,” said ensure that each of her client’s Right: The and more beautiful all in one fell Phillips. Her specialty is space spaces is designed completely spruced up sweep, right? Enter Nargess Isfa- planning with NI, Inc., with an and perfectly. Her mission is to exterior of hani Phillips of Maison Décor emphasis on kitchen, wine cellars, take in what you have and make Maison Decor (10653 W. Pico Blvd., Los Ange- bathroom and wardrobe organiza- it work elegantly and efficiently. which boasts a Parisian- les). tion, which she lovingly calls She pay meticulous attention to inspired cafe as well. Phillips is a petite woman, “home boutiques.” the location of each item you Below: Phillip’s rendering. but replete with European style. “My forte is to make space own, from your sunglasses with In her slim slacks and Parisian- for everything they have,” said their cases to your spices in the tied scarf, Phillips met me at her Phillips. “Every item is accounted kitchen, to the location of your storefront just a few miles from for and has its own space.” With extra soap. She may redesign my pathetic desk, yet it felt like clients such as Ralph Lauren and you hangers; she means business. an entirely different country. Mai- the Ahmanson Foundation, Phillips will even personally son Décor is a small oasis tucked Phillips has carved a space for commission furniture to meet onto bustling Pico. Inside are herself as well in the interior de- your needs, should the appropri- treasures from around the globe, sign world in the 18 years she has ate item be unavailable to her. As painstakingly scouted by Phillips been in the business. her other passion, Phillips is from Asia, the Middle East and Born in Iran, Phillips immi- well-versed in the intricacies of Europe. On the walls are certain- grated to the United States as a furniture design. “You have to ly not the Post-its that serve as my student. When her father pushed know the world of furniture and decorations. One-of-a-kind Fench her to settle on a career, hopefully furniture design in order to be able to build cabinets and cabi- netry space,” said Phillips. Be- cause, yes, she does that too. If remodeling is not in your budget right now, Phillips is happy to come in and offer a consultation in order to help beautify your space. As an advocate for using your accessories in unex- pected places – a scarf adorning your bed post, a shawl hung dec- oratively from your armoire – Phillips can redesign a room without spending a dime. So the question remains: Nargess, what are you going to do for The Courier office and my organization? For more information or to speak with Phillips, call 310-441- 4700 or visit Maison Décor’s website at www.maisondecor1.com. £ ££ George$ $ £ HAIR DESIGN £ PERM $25 • HAIRCUT, £ £ SHAMPOO & SET $25 (First Time Clients Only) £ Visit our New Website: £ www.thecapriapartments.com Flora Beauty Center Permanent Make-Up: Brows, Eyeliner, Lips, Color/Shape Corrections £ £ Renew Old Permanent Make-Up Certified ~ Licensed Tel: 310-463-7141 £ £ 224 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills (1 Blk S. Wilshire) Easy Parking £ ££ (310)££ 652-7722££ 12 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 The Best Read Newspaper in Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS

Check Reality At ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATIONS Entertainment Notes.... BEST PICTURE The Door, Enjoy with a reception and program be- BEST ACTRESS • KATE WINSLET Youth Orchestra BEST DIRECTOR BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY ginning at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, The International STEPHEN DALDRY DAVID HARE CHRIS MENGES & ROGER DEAKINS Feb. 18 at the Academy of Mo- To Present Free By Jerry Cutler Richard Corliss, tion Picture Arts & Sciences, Concert Sunday 8949 Wilshire Blvd. It is fortuitous for the pro- “Kate Winslet gives the best performance of the year. ducer’s of The International, that, The Young Musicians Hosted by Lilly Tomlin, Director Stephen Daldry mines all the sexual and ethical intensity.” at present, the American public is (Foundation Debut Orchestra will the program will include clips not particularly enamored with Rex Reed, present at free concert at 6 p.m., from the nominated films and the dealings and machinations of “ Sunday, Feb. 15 in LACMA’s comments from the filmmakers. One of the most uplifting movie experiences of your life. the banking industry. Bing Theater, 5905 Wilshire • Best Documentary Feature A masterpiece. I can’t wait to see it again.” Needless to say moviegoers Blvd. Film nominees are The Betrayal will root for Clive Owen as the The program will featuring (Nerakhoon), Encounters At The rough, tough Interpol investigator Karpman’s Plucky! For String End Of The World, The Garden, Salinger who is determined to Orchestra (world premiere); Man On Wire and Trouble The bring down an insidious Luxem- Copland's Concert For Clarinet Water. burg banking monopoly involved and Mahler’s (arr. Schoenberg), • Best Documentary Short in war profiteering and murder. Leider, Songs Of A Wayfarer. Film nominees are The Con- The sinister characters employed Under the direction of con- science Of Nhem En, The Final by the mad money marauders are ductor Case Scaglione, the con- Inch, Smile Pinki and The Wit- ready to strike down anyone cert will feature Andrius ness—From The Balcony Of standing in their way. Bernotatitis, clarinet soloist and Room 306. They kill wherever the rov- Daria Somers, soprano. Tickets are available at ing camera of German director KATE WINSLET RALPH FIENNES For more information, visit www.documentary.org/recep- Tom Tykwer’s globetrotting crew www.ymf.org or call 310-859- tion09. takes them. The action is non- 7660. Temple Emanuel To stop and the architecture of the The Reader Program Celebrates Host Composer European cities is equally READ THE VINTAGE BOOK www.TheReader-Movie.com ARTWORK © 2009 THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. thrilling. Owen is not only Documentaries Composer Samuel Adler will scruffily handsome but he is a WEST HOLLYWOOD SANTA MONICA WEST LOS ANGELES AND AT Laemmle’s Sunset-5 Theatres (323) 848-3500 Mann The Landmark at W. Pico & Westwood The International Documen- be featured in the Kabbalat Shab- 3 hours free validated parking with ticket purchase. Criterion 6 £ (310) 281-8233 very convincing actor especially Tickets available at laemmle.com. (310) 248-MANN #019 www.landmarktheatres.com FREE PARKING SELECT THEATRES tary Association will honor the bat service as part of “Synaplex,” in this genre of film. The always- ATTENTION AMPAS Members: Your card will admit you & a guest to any performance (subject to seating availability) at AMC, Los Feliz Cinemas, documentary nominees for the UltraStar Cinemas, Cinémas Palme d’Or, The Art House, Cinemark/Century, Regal/Edwards, Pacific, Krikorian, Paseo Nuevo & The Palm Theatre. Friday, March 6 at Temple Laemmle, Mann, Regency & Camelot Theatres will admit AMPAS Mon-Thu only. Landmark will admit AMPAS Mon-Thu only (excluding holidays). 81st annual Academy Awards (see ‘NOTES,’ page 26) (see ‘INTERNATIONAL,’ page 26) THERE IS NO DOUBT: ONE EXTRAORDINARY CAST STANDS ABOVE THE REST ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATIONS 5BEST ACTRESS • Meryl Streep BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR • Philip Seymour Hoffman BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS • Amy Adams BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS • Viola Davis BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY • John Patrick Shanley WINNER SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARD® BEST ACTRESS • Meryl Streep ‘‘MERYL STREEP GIVES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR. A magnificent piece of work.’’ Richard Roeper, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

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A special Photos by Lauder Photography garden luncheon, a silent auction Tiffany gift was handed out as with over 50 items and live jazz donors departed from the evening, auction with many terrific items. cluded Jo and Gunther Schiff, Elda Jeff Peterson, Mary Pritchett, music by Roger Neumann and his courtesy of the Wayne family. Individual tickets start at and Dan Unger, Haley and Nathan Karo Vaitanian and Sharon Mor- ensemble. A palm reader and ma- A beautiful evening for a very $2,500 and additional sponsorship Goldberg, Kimberly Devane and rill, who, despite a broken foot, gician wandered the crowd and special group of people supporting opportunities are available by call- Larry Abbott, Elise Breton, Eileen came to support the event. dazzled guests with their extraor- a wonderful cause. ing 323-330-0519 or emailing Davidson and Vincent Van Patten. Art Heals was made possible dinary skills. Valerie Hoffman ****** [email protected]. Some of the event committee by the patronage of long time was the grand raffle prize winner A new hot, glamor dinery The Bogart program conducts members enjoying the evening sponsors Cindy Landon and UBS of a 2008 mini Cooper convertible. opened on Sunset and Crescent leukemia and cancer research for were Deborah and Jeff Chertow, Financial Services, Shamrock Elise Pasetta (along with husband Heights. The Restaurant XIV is infants, children, and adolescents Stephanie Ex, Pat Farrar, Mindy Holdings, Warner Brothers and Marty) and Marie Humphreys called that because it's Michael at Childrens Hospital L.A. while Heydon, Lizzie Kipner, Karrah Cindy and Alan Horn. served as co-chairs for the event Mina's 14th spot. It's a partnership Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Lompa, Kathy May, Tracy Park, while patron chair was Barbara between Mina and the SBE group promotes the skilled use of music Elect Knight. This year's League for (which owns a number of clubs with individuals or groups chal- Children president is Gretchen and restaurants around town in- lenged by disability, illness or in- Ponty Smith. cluding the new SLS Hotel on La justice. Fran Cohen Funds raised go towards the Cienega). ******* Beverly Hills City Council preschool at Children's Bureau's Dining there, you feel like Free Arts for Abused Chil- new Magnolia Place Family Cen- you're in someone's living room/ dren's yearly Art Heals was held at Business Woman ter. Kindergarten readiness is a den... couches, fireplaces and Geoffreys Malibu and raised ner- Member, Mayor’s Cabinet primary goal of the new center and framed photos surround you. aly $100,000. Chair, Architectural Commission the preschool will provide the op- The fabulous food is a menu As a benefit to support Free portunity to prepare hundreds of of small plates in a number of dif- Arts' creative arts programming, • M.S., M.I.T.-Architecture & Urban Planning children each year to enter school ferent categories...possibly some event co-chairs Cindy Landon and • M.S., Purdue University-Management with the skills and knowledge they of the best you've ever eaten...very KJ Margolis ensured the 200+ • B.A., S. Cal. Inst. of Arch.-Architecture need to be successful. high calibre and tasty. guests were surrounded in luxury... 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Guests were serenaded by sustainability” will help preserve our throughout California with pro- with a continental breakfast and an ensemble lead by singer and grams that include foster care and putting contest, followed by a actress Jen Landon (daughter of home/property values and businesses. adoption, parenting classes, family shotgun start at 11 a.m. The event Cindy and the late Michael Lan- resource centers, mental health includes a complimentary barbe- don) and her band mates Sean Lan- We Can With Fran counseling, support groups and cue lunch on the 9th hole, and an don (Jen's brother), Les Selane and more. evening dinner and cocktail party Julie Carpenter. Address: 623 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210 ****** at the Sherwood clubhouse. Honorary Chair Felicity Huff- Tel. 310-285-0795, Fax. 310-2850797 E-mail:[email protected] Website: Francohen.com I.D. #1314389 Every year, John Wayne Can- There will also be a live and silent man mingled with guests who in-

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Gymnasts Help High School Sports Spotlight Take Team To Championship Tile Boys Soccer Ends Season, Girls Eye Playoffs Broadway Gymnastic Girls Soccer Franks said. Santa Monica last Friday, 1-0 game and it’s hard to score. The School’s girls’ teams won its sec- The Beverly High girls var- The Normans women have “It’s the first time ever we’ve other team just needs one break ond consecutive Level 5 team sity soccer team lost to Santa at least clinched a tie for second swept them in boys soccer; it’s and that’s it. title while the Level 4 team Monica, 2-1 last Friday at home- place by beating Morningside 3- something good for the season,” Rappaport is optimistic placed among the top three teams in what could only be described 0 at Morningside on Tuesday. said Coach Steve Rappaport. about tonight’s game against in the state beating more than as a heartbreaker, said Coach Soli Levy, Morgan Hard- Daniel Kohen scored the Culver City at Culver City. The 100 gymnastics clubs. The ath- Ryan Franks ing and Susanna Davidov all goal in the 53rd minute on a free Normans beat Culver City earlier letes dominated the state winning In the 55th minute of the scored, while Becca Gold col- kick, and goalkeeper Nathan this season, 4-1. “I think we have more state champion titles than second half, senior forward lected yet another shutout as Forrest had six saves in the a great chance to win.” any other team. BGS’s Level 4 Morgan Harding gave the goalie. game. Wednesday’s loss put the Team won six All-Around (AA) Normans their first lead over The Normans were set to “It was pouring rain,” said Normans out of contention for the State Titles, more than any other Santa Monica in five years. end their season at home against Rappaport, “and sometimes those playoffs, so tonight’s game will Level 4 team. “It was a feeling that every Culver City, Thursday night in are fun games for players. It was be the team’s finale From Beverly Hills, Tia single member of our team will “Senior Day.” The Norman a cold and nasty day with a good The team will finish fourth in Lumer won second AA, second remember forever,” Franks said. coaches honored six seniors. result.” league, just out of third to on floor and third on vault and Unfortunately, Santa Mon- A win Thursday would On Wednesday, the boys lost advance to playoffs. Amanda Block won third on ica’s two star players Julia Glanz mean second place out right for to Morningside High at home, 2- Rappaport is proud of the beam. and Elizabeth Lyons scored the the women, a loss would mean a 1. The lone goal was scored by team’s accomplishments. “We’ve Kort Borg, Broadway’s game-tying goal in the 68th tie for second Parsa Peykar on an assist from been playing Santa Monica for Girls Team Head Coach, said, minute and then the game-win- The Norman league record Kristof Sebesteny, a German more than 30 years, and we’ve “We reached our goal this sea- ning goal in the 74th minute to is 7-2. exchange student, in the 41st only had two wins against them son, the 5’s won state team, 4’s hand the Normans a devastating The first round of CIF play- minute of play. in all that time. This is the first placed in the top three and we loss. offs will begin next Thursday. Morningside scored its win- time we’ve swept them twice in had 39 state champions, more The Norman players soaked The CIF committee will an- ning goal in the 78th minute of one season. It’s big.” than any other program. I’m from the day’s rains, walked off nounce pairings on Monday. the game. If the team beats Culver City extremely excited by the success the field to roaring applause Boys Soccer “It was a painful loss,” tonight, it will have swept both we had this year and all the hard from parents and fans. “It was a In a highlight of its season, Rappaport said. “We outshot neighboring schools. work the athletes and coaches great effort and something the the Nomarns varsity boys soccer them 18-8 and still lost the game. —Compiled by Steve Sim- put in was tremendous.” girls should be proud of,” team defeated Santa Monica at In soccer, you can dominate the mons THE MOST NOMINATED FILM OF THE YEAR!

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neutral hire which occurred through the combination of two recently-vacated positions.” The City would not comment on Aluzri's salary. “His expertise will strengthen the City's efforts to support, grow and attract local businesses to our community,”said Wood. “By doing so, Beverly Hills builds on its strengths, offering a unique experience for residents, visitors and tourists and, as a result, improving the City's rev- enues, allowing the City to provide the high level of services this community has come to expect.” Aluzri returns to Beverly Hills after serving as Deputy City Manager/Community Develop- ment for Rancho Cucamonga. Prior to, he served for 17 years with Beverly Hills. The announcement of Aluzri's appointment comes months after Wood distributed a letter to City employees stating, he has put a hold on hiring for vacant positions that have not yet begun the interview process. As pointed out by Wood, the newly created position will be “revenue neutral which occurred through the combination of two recently-vacated positions.” Forevermore Senior Care Personal Home Care

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White di vitello brasato con polento maybe it's the dramatic chandelier used to be a wed- rose petals surround red petals laid Bianca e legumi, filetto di man- in the epicenter of the lights. ding planner in in the shape of a heart surrounding zo al bordelaise, topped off with Or maybe it's just because Italy,” he said. a white sofa. a dense shaped Belgian Choco- you're here at this restaurant. This He uses the “We walk the couple around late torte draped in Chocolate restaurant with blue and pink Hy- same recipe his the trees of the restaurant to the gar- ganache. drangea flowers and bricks and Pattie and Pasquale Vericella mother used for den,” he said. “Then we disappear.” Il Cielo's menu is comprised roots coming through cracked wedding cakes. It The groom-to-be bends down of Northern Italian dishes, both walls. Like an Italian restaurant I “the No. 1 Romantic Restaurant in has been voted by The New York on the cushion placed in the garden traditional and extravagant. once knew well in Orvieto. the United States.” Times as one of the top five wed- and proposes. Using his Italian mother's But this secret garden is The story starts with Vericel- ding cakes in the nation. “So many new beginnings authentic recipes, the owner found on Burton Way and it will la's own childhood. Son of Italian What's even more spectacular have happened here,” said Vericel- swears off butter or cream. take you back to the place where immigrants, he grew up in Penn- than his divine cake, is the send- la. Everything is made fresh, in- romance was born, Italy of sylvania. off Vericella gives couples. Some new begin- cluding the course. “I was raised in Amish coun- He aligns guests outside of nings happen on Valen- sauces. “I believe in romance,” said try,” he says. “My grandparents his restaurant. The couple, sur- tine's Day. “The Il Cielo Owner Pasquale Vericel- had a farm. They made bread rounded by a chariot of servers On the day made flavors are la. “The people who work here everyday, I felt like it was Italy.” holding lanterns and fabric, walks for “love,” Vericella re- explo- believe in romance. When he moved to Los Ange- on a path decorated in rose petals moves all of the tables sive,” he “Everything begins with ro- les he met his wife Pattie. With lit- to their hotel. An accordion player in his restaurant and re- said. mance. It's the engine that fuels tle money, they opened Il Cielo. follows behind. places them with tables An- the world- that's why Beverly Aug. 7, 1987 is the day it Many of the people who mar- for two. Reservations, other spe- Hills is the City it is.” started it all, says Vericella. ry at Il Cielo also became engaged naturally, can only be cialty of Il And there is nothing more ro- On that summer day, Il Cielo at the restaurant. made for two on Valen- Cielo's is mantic than Il Cielo- voted by nu- hosted its first wedding. Since “Engagements are a corner- tine's Day. service. merous national publications as then, Vericella has helped more stone of this restaurant,” says Pat- “We started doing “Peo- CONFUSED ABOUT this after the first ple have so Valentine's Day,” said Inside Il Cielo’s Patio little time VITAMINS? Vericella. “That first to spend year, parties were coming in being quality time together. Here they You Can Enhance Your loud and laughing. I thought this have a chance. They can listen to Memory, Energy and was not right. This one night should the water, and get treated well.” Sex Life Now!!! be about the most important person It seems Vericella knows in your life.” something about love and ro- Call or E-mail Dr. Earl Mindell On this night, the restaurant mance the rest of the world has SERVICE IS OUR PRIORITY: Author of “Vitamin Bible” uses only the flickering of candle- yet to figure out. 310-550-0161 light and the twinkling lights Il Cielo is at 9018 Burton Email us with your questions at [email protected] above. Way Beverly Hills; Tel: 310- For an appointment in BH Vericella serves a special 276-9990 Fax: 310-276-5431 [email protected]. PSYCHOTHERAPY & Gary M Tearston MD FACS COUNSELING Receive our free newsletter Is pleased to announce his association with the fine physicians at full of tips and information THE LASKY CLINIC Jo Ann Panitch, M.A., M.F.T. Dr. Tearston has been a dynamic influence in the community of about health plastic surgeons for over thirty years. 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The now taken … superior professionally, but tant, Lupita Buscher (there are visit lasted more than an hour six months delightful personally, a refined, two other wonderfully accom- and a half, the price of $300 to come to intelligent, gracious woman plished staffers). Never having beats adding a Turnbull & Asser terms that I adored by all her clients.” had any skin treatments, I scold- shirt with a necktie to one’s must do Sherry Lansing, Vanessa ed myself for missing this expe- wardrobe, and I’m booked later something – Williams, Rosemarie Stack, rience as Mila worked her subtle this month for the body treat- my skin was Jolene and George Schlatter, and soothing ministrations to ment. “Skin care doesn’t stop crying out Blythe Danner, Arianna improve my battered skin. When with the face,” she says. “It cov- loud for Huffington and sister Agapi it comes to taking care of our- ers the whole body, and we offer help. I final- Stassinopoulos, designer Waldo selves, men still live in the Dark scrubs, baths, oils and creams, ly made Fernandez are others whose Ages and remain buffoons: slimming, contour and detox Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie another skin care has been enhanced in women are wiser. solutions.” Mila Moursi with Candice, Wolfgang, and Courteney. appointment what they consider a sanctuary. with the Mila Moursi Skin Care Angela Rich compares most Mila’s hands were as light Meanwhile, I’m using “You must go, George, Institute and Day Spa in West treatments to “ready-to-wear,” as a baby angel’s wings flutter- Mila Moursi’s products from you need it, and you’ll love her.” Hollywood. “You’ll be surprised while Mila’s is “haute couture.” ing in a gentle circular pattern as Paris. Cleansing foam, balanc- We listen unequivocally to at how much younger your skin she massaged cleansing foam ing toner and aroma oil daily. Wolfgang Puck, a friend of long- will look,” Wolfgang added later. Paris-born Mila opened her into my face and neck and upper How lucky can you get – I’ve standing, whenever he’s making a “And it’s all natural!” first beauty clinic there. Her body. Meanwhile, Lupita softly found rejuvenation paradise. point. As he was that night dur- training abroad is exceptional, a massaged my feet, her touches Thank you, Wolfgang. ing the annual Meals on Wheels Soon enough, I discovered graduate of Europe’s prestigious were feathery-light and comfort- fundraiser at Universal Studios that Wolfgang’s only one of the cosmetic institutes, including ing, as were the stringed instru- Mila Moursi Skincare Institute which Wolfgang and Barbara faithful folks in our community having studied at the advanced mentals from the stereo. Mila and Day Spa, 9255 W. Sunset Lazaroff co-host. He was intro- who swear by Mila and her facial Center for Thalassotherapy asked if she could remove the Blvd., Suite 102, in West ducing me to Mila Moursi, his and body treatments that (prized for its benefits from sea- blackheads from my face, which Hollywood. Closed Sundays and skin care specialist, who keeps his Wolfgang describes as “miracu- water treatments), and at the were imperceptible to my eye, Mondays. Telephone: 310-274- skin healthy and glowing. My lous.” Doctors, lawyers, acclaimed Dr. Renaud’s School and I was shocked that there 1602. skin was dry as hay. I called Mila bankers, studio heads, and such of Cosmetic Chemistry in Paris. were so many. “Your pores will POLICE BLOTTER GRAND THEFT 400 block of N. Roxbury Dr. TWO WORLD PREMIERES Occurred between 1:30 and 2 Suspect #1:Female Hispanic, p.m. in 8700 block of Wilshire brown hair. Suspect #2:Male THEATRE 40 Blvd. Suspect: Male Hispanic, Hispanic, 3—deposited phony 40—entered office and stole wallet check into other suspect’s bank Winner of the B.H. Theatre Guild Award from victim’s desk. Loss $880 account, removed funds before Occurred between 9 a.m. on 1/9 victim discovered the fraudulent VIOLET SHARP and 9 a.m. on 1/27 in 9600 block transaction.Loss $4,004 By William Cameron of Charleville Blvd. Unknown Occurred between noon on 1/6 Lindbergh kidnapping sensation suspect stole bicycle from open and 8 a.m. on 1/12 in 100 block Was Violet Sharp guilty? patio area. Loss $840 of S. Doheny Dr. Stole laptop Occurred between 11 a.m.and from server room. Loss $1,188 Directed by David Coleman noon opn 12/22 in 400 block of Occurred about 3:20 p.m. on N. Maple Dr. Unknown suspect 1/29 in 200 block of S. Beverly DOUBLE INDEMNITY stole laptop computer from recep- Dr. Unknown suspect entered Adapted by Kathrine Bates NATALEE unlocked, occupied suite and stole tion desk. Loss $500 Lust! Larceny! Lethal Intentions! Occurred between 7:30 a.m. and property from victim’s office. THAI 12:30 p.m. near Charleville Loss $1,100 Directed by Beverly Olevin CUISINE Blvd. and Durant Dr. Unknown Occurred between 7 a.m. and 6 Playing in Repertory thru March 15th suspect stole frame from victim’s p.m. on 1/19 in 400 block of S. www.nataleethai.com bicycle with rear tire secured to Rexford Dr. Unknown suspect See www.Theatre40.org for schedule wall. Loss $500 carried away sunglasses left unat- 10101 Venice Blvd., Culver City (310) 202-7013 Reservations 310-364-0535 998 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills (310) 855-9380 Occurred at 3:55 p.m. on 1/21 in tended in bedroom. Loss $426

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Who needs Friday the 13th? exclusive. But, here’s a secret: The As this column is being written, the Mexican peso has never been low- economy and its component parts er against the American dollar than have headed south. All across the it is right now, turning what used Coachella Valley development to be a millionaire’s extravagance projects have been put on hold and into an affordable, ever-to-be-re- construction has stopped. Major membered, vacation. companies which were once in Take the Hacien- business are now out of business da Encantada, as an and even the casinos have laid off example. This pri- workers. It’s certainly not the time vate residence club CABO FUN SPOTS–Among the Mexican resorts attracting multiple to think about a vacation, right? has just completed tourists this winter are (above, from left) Hotel Dorada, Villa del Arco Wrong. We decided to follow the second phase of and (left) Hacienda Encantada. Pictures on the inset Gabriel Macias the economy due south and headed a five-phase contem- Duenas, president/CEO of Mexico Grand Hotels which operates the down the 1,000-mile long peninsu- porary Mexican ha- latter property. Photos by Sherman Fridman la known as Baja California, cienda-style, beach- featuring full size stainless steel golden-yellow sunsets. These col- where, just before you reach front development appliances in the suites. The cost: ors appear almost daily in Cabo, Land’s End and the Pacific Ocean, featuring infinity from $189 to $400 a night, depend- but to capture them in a form that you will find the sister resort cities pools with breath- ing on the season and accommoda- will last forever, you’ll have to of San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San taking ocean views, tions. take the short drive to the other Lucas, each anchoring one end of a restaurants and other If, like me, you’re a ‘spa per- end of “Millionaires Row,” and stretch of luxurious coastal devel- high-end amenities, son,’ then the Desert Spa at the Vil- visit San Jose del Cabo. opment justifiably known as “Mil- including Jacuzzi la del Arco Beach Resort in Cabo It’s not the energy of tourists lionaires Row” with resorts rang- bathtubs and a fully San Lucas will unquestionably im- that infuses life in San Jose del ing from merely wealthy to ultra- equipped kitchens, press you. At 31,000- square feet, Cabo; rather, it’s the vibrancy of the Desert Spa is the largest facili- its art. Follow the little streets ex- FAST ACTING RELIEF ty of its kind in Mexico and serves tending like sunbeams behind and a primary residence in the guests of the same-owner, luxuri- to the sides of the white-stucco in very small increments ous and adjacent, Villa La Estancia church dominating the town United States last year after over fifteen years, but not April 9, you may claim a credit Beach Resort & Spa and Villa del square and you enter San Jose’s beginning until 2011. Palmar Beach Resort & Spa, along ever-expanding Art District. It’s of up to $7,500 on your 2008 tax Basically, it's an interest- Steve return. If you plan to buy this with guests staying at the Villa del here that you find the numerous free loan for a fifteen-year Arco. Imagine the tranquility of a galleries that feature the finest Oren year, then act quickly, because term. you'll need to purchase by July 1 full body massage, all with a pri- works of Mexican artists and arti- REALTOR vate view of Land’s End famous El sans. And, the prices are very rea- to make the claim on your 2009 This incentive, combined with return. Arco and five-star cruise ships an- sonable … especially after a little low rates, large inventories, and chored in the Sea of Cortez, so negotiation. affordable prices, should put a The credit is figured as ten close that you can almost rearrange As in the United States, par- home purchase well within your the deck chairs. ticularly in resort destinations ar- percent of the home's cost, up grasp. Get more details from a to the maximum of $7,500, if The words “gourmet” and eas, the newer hotel developments Our federal govern- trusted real estate agent and “Mexico” may not flow together in are moving into fractional owner- ment passed the First-time your individual income is less begin your search today! than $75,000 or household your lexicon to describe the din- ship, or what is generically re- Home Buyer Tax Credit ning experience in Baja. But, un- ferred to as timeshare. And, al- last summer, giving buyers income is less than $150,000. ************** At slightly higher incomes, less you’ve visited recently, you’re though some of the most luxurious reason to get off the fence and For your buying, selling or in for a surprise. The Casa Dorada properties have been designed for into a home. There are just a you may claim the credit at a reduced percentage. short sale needs, please call me Los Cabos Resort & Spa justifi- a substantial fractional ownership, few requirements, the first at 310-980-8495. I'll be happy ably boasts of its 12 Tribes Restau- we wondered what affect the cur- being that you haven't owned a rant, featuring dishes from around rent worldwide credit crunch had home in at least three years. Keep in mind that this is not to share my knowledge and a "bailout," and in order to be the world, and our State Sen. John on a prospective purchaser’s abili- expertise with you at no cost or Benoit passed along to us one of ty to obtain financing, even if he If so, and you bought cost effective for taxpayers, this credit must be paid back obligation. Baja’s worst kept secrets. The sen- or she could afford it. Gabriel Ma- ator loves to escape his legislative cias Dueñas, president/CEO of chores by flying down to Baja, and Mexico Grand Hotels which owns he makes it a point to dine, at least Hacienda Encantada, had the an- once per trip, at Nicksan, an au- swer: the developers are self-fi- LAND! LAND! thentic sushi restaurant located in nancing and extend loans directly “Land is the best way, the quickest way and safest way to become wealthy” downtown Cabo or, if you would to purchasers. like to escape the cruse-ship- Interval International, the tourists who overtake downtown world’s second largest vacation Cabo every day except Sunday, exchange network, had the num- Palmdale • Lancaster • Los Angeles County Nicksan has a second location at bers: 60 percent more people were the ultra-exclusive Palmilla Re- interested in purchasing a time- New Projects - Now in Production sort, about 10 miles up the coast. share in Mexico in 2008 than they “Two Hundred Billion Dollars” for Anti-Missile, B-2 Bomber, Global Hawk, etc. We’ve tried Nicksan and, no pun were the year before. The Population Continues To Grow - “Don’t Miss The Boat!” intended, Sen. Benoit is right. Based on the conversations Nicksan gets my vote as the best we had, if Cabo San Lucas is to Own Land at Acreage Prices in The Last Area of Los Angeles Sushi Restaurant on the Pacific become the next big vacation bub- 2.5-Acre Ocean’s eastern shore. ble, the developers definitely want 9.7 Acres- 2.5 Acre- 2.5 Acre- 5th St. E-G-4 Cabo San Lucas is a true exit to be made of champagne. Residential Frontage CE Residential Near Freeway Near FWY ample of Nature’s handiwork. Bril- Toll free telephone numbers AN Paved Road Power AR Near Freeway “Great Buy” A Record of Survey liant colors stretch out before your for the hotels named in this article CLE $195,000 Total $69,000 $95,000 $84,500 eyes: intense blue-green oceans are: Casa Dorada Los Cabos, 866- All reasonable contrast with the orange-red hues 448-0151; Hacienda Encantada, 5-Acre 5-Acre of the adjacent desert, all of which 866-936-2268; The Villa Group offers accepted 35th St. West 10 Acres- 20 Acres- 35th St. West City of Lancaster Near Two 40th St. East of Ave “F” City of Lancaster is but prelude to incomparable Resorts, 877-845-5247. “Zoned Residential” Public Schools “Close In” Near Freeway “Zoned Residential” $185,000 $198,000 $185,000 $185,000 ROYAL MOTORS AGENTS! AGENTS! WANTED Leads - High Commission - Referrals Fees -Brochures - Videos Range Rover Service WE FINANCE & EASY TERMS! 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Talks Books ****** by Holiday Mathis Audrey Spilker Hagar and The book every household the best chance after a car crash. Eldad Hagar have written and TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. your momentum going, steer should have–next to Merck If you show up at the ER with a photographed Our Lives Have 13). You impress the people you clear of those who are making Manual and the Bible–is Ben gunshot wound to the heart and Gone To The Dogs ($10). Once want on your side this year. Your more problems than they are Sherwood’s The Survivors Club: no vitals, you have a 4 percent you see the dog on the cover and social standing is on the rise solving. The Secrets And Science That chance of living. Worse if it is in the book, you will say: “Our through the next 10 weeks. In LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The Could Save Your Life (Grand from a blunt trauma from smash- hearts have gone to the dogs.” spring, your schedule frees up to project on the table is slightly too Central Publishing $25.99). Ben ing into a brick wall, less than 1 The book begins with their big to do alone. Partner up. If you tested himself by going to the percent. A Dr. David Spain from stories. Audrey is a native allow you to seize a grand oppor- Marine Corps air station in Stanford told Sherwood he looks Californian who lived and slept tunity. The best teachers are avail- get a good partner, work becomes Miramar, which has participants at the soles of the feet. If they are with the family dog. Born in able in August and you'll be a stel- fun. If you get a bad one, you'll sign a release discharging the white, it is usually a sign of inter- northern Israel, Eldad brought lar student. New connections in learn how to do the job of two U.S. from any and all claims of nal bleeding and shock and they home every homeless and sick June make your heart sing. Leo people, increasing your value. injuries. The same applied when have to move fast. Then there is animal he saw. Today, as a mar- and Aries adore you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Try he attended the Naval Survival the “X” factor. ried couple, they share their love AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). not to compare yourself to Training Institute in Pensacola. If you are having a heart of the helpless animal be it on the There's an easier way to do every- younger people. Your experience Ben, who is 6’4”, describes attack, the best place to have it is street or on a death row cage in a thing and you're the one who will makes you wise. As the optimist his moments of fear and his suc- in a Las Vegas’ casino. With the shelter. They rehabilitate them think of it. That's why people Emily Dickinson once said, “We cess but the book is not just about survey cameras, they will notice and find them suitable homes. gather around your desk, leave turn not older with years, but him. One story concerns Ellin if someone faints and the workers The photographs are newer every day.” Klor, who tripped going to teach are trained with defibrillators. It Valentines to anyone who has voice mail on your phone and her knitting class, ending up with helps to have faith and a positive loved or loves a dog. One pair pester you throughout the day. It's LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). a wooden knitting needle stuck in outlook, as in the wild case of are Fifi and Heidi and who good to be needed. History has lessons to teach you, her heart. She was smart enough Tim Sears who fell overboard wouldn’t love those two? Not PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). but don't look back at yours— to not let anyone try to remove it from a cruise ship and was not every animal is a dog,either. You'll be among a different set of that one you already know and until the paramedics took her to missed. A day and a half later, he There is Junior, the owl, who people than you are used to. the lessons are learned. It's some- the emergency room. Both a cool had survived swimming in the now resides in the California Though you may long for a famil- one else's history, probably a thinker and lucky, while Ellin was dark trying to figure out how he Wildlife Center. iar face, your relationship with famous person, that will inform having an MRI in the ER, a small would come out of this alive Like an Eliza of My Fair yourself will be strengthened you of shortcuts to greatness. Lady tumor was discovered in her when he was picked up by a is Taz--before when he was through the experience. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A breast, which the medics removed freighter on which no one spoke in the shelter and Taz --after). He ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Do certain bon vivant–either some- along with the knitting needle. English. now lives in Lake Tahoe, enjoy- one you know or read about in a In light of the plane which When we taped, Ben told his ing the good life and making your homework. Research your just landed in the Hudson river, story about an alarm in his home someone’s life a better life. potential love connections before magazine–inspires you to put life Ben addresses safety issues on going off at 2 in the morning. His If you are a cat lover, look no you get involved. Yes, there's into your style, and style into airplanes. These include: (1) read wife wanted him to go down- further than the photos and story something romantic about the your life. As a result, your person- and listen to the information on stairs--his baby was in the room of Linde, who Eldad saved in the notion of blind faith, but the poet- al life gets suddenly more inter- safety; (2) look at the plane for across the hall. The alarm kept nick of time. Seems shelters can’t ry will quickly go up in smoke if esting. exit doors and choose a row with going and he kept sitting until afford to sustain homeless kit- you get burned. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. in five of that door; (3) and sit on finally dialing 911. When the tens. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). The 21). Your workload is large, but the aisle, keep your shoes on and police came, a backdoor was the Although my West Highland way has been mapped out and don't work in a frenzy. Pace your- make sure your seat belt is fas- cause. The police said the safest Whites, Puff, who traveled from many have traveled it. That does- self. If you are able to finish it tened tightly. I was surprised to thing would have been to get the London with me and would roam n't mean there isn't a better way. you will feel remarkably accom- learn bulkhead seats are not the child, stay in the bedroom, lock the backyard ivy to bring me a plished. And if you are not, safest, nor are the back rows, all doors to the room and then call rat’s tail to show her love, and You are the creative trailblazer to although they do have the best 911. Don’t try to be a hero. 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An overzealous critic will find things www.creators.com and click on Who lives and who dies is a you go on the web to www.thesur- (channer 35) and in Beverly Hills “Write the Author.” To read past prevailing theme. How to survive vivorsclub.org there are tests, as on BHTV (channel 6). Email to pick apart even in situations columns, visit Creators Syndicate the ER. If you are 16, you have well as content and community to [email protected]. that are going correctly. To keep web page at www.creators.com BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS The Best Read Newspaper in Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 25 FORUM parking issues. And, youth need community. what we have in Beverly Hills. Barry (Brucker), it needs to be to become engaged. Barry Brucker: The general Virginia Maas: We need to our top priority to maintain the (Continued from page 1) Abraham Ross: In 2005, I plan is a top priority, but we must pass a general plan. I applaud the brand. We cannot have a false traveled to New Zealand. When I do it right. It was in the hands of planning commission, they have sense of security. We need to said Beverly Hills, they knew it. the City Council, but we rejected done an excellent job. I want to reach out to new markets. I am a is critical we offer something dif- The question is once they are it because it did not have impor- set meetings to explore the rec- pioneer in new media, expanding ferent. Our cache is our low scale, here, what do we do to keep them tant traffic studies. Part of the ommendations of the planning technology. smaller stores with minimal den- here? World-class events will work we will have (when we get commission. We need to pass a Michael Hakim: We set the sity. keep people here. The establish- the general plan) is having com- general plan that reflects the standard for the world. We have Linda Briskman: It is not ment of an art museum, these munity input and doing outreach. needs of the community. I look at the most beautiful City to live in, the height that makes Beverly things will keep people here. In 20 years, I see a green belt the general plan frequently. (One but we need to protect the busi- Hills special, it is the people and John Mirisch: Brands are in the City with mass transit. We thing) we have to solve is traffic. ness community. There is so the experience. We need to con- available—they are a global phe- have already created easement 3) As a Councilmember, much we can do, we need to see tinue to offer a unique experience nomenon. We need to encourage that requires a subway portal. We how would you invest in pro- what nearby cities are doing, so and offer the high-end restaurants this. To encourage these are Bev- also need responsible develop- tecting and enhancing the Bev- are community understands how with a clean environment and our erly Hills shops, merchants you ment. erly Hills brand? to function. terrific police and fire. We need to can only get in Beverly Hills. A Fran Cohen: We need to uti- Linda Briskman: Our New Abraham Ross: We have keep it pleasant and unique. lot of people come here because lize abandoned and underutilized York trips are successful in brin- the name Beverly Hills to bring Dr. Willie Brien: We need to you want to see the residents. The buildings. We need to find a solu- ing businesses to Beverly Hills. people to the City. The folks who continue to grow our relationship residents are here for the quality tion for traffic and parking. We We need to continue and enhance come here walk around for half- with the business community to of life. They are here for the cos- need more mix-use building- the trips. The brand will continue a-day and leave. They have no bring in tourism. We need to look mopolitan but charming City. We commercial and residential. as long as we keep the City a reason to stay after walking to regional areas to bring people can do a better job of encouraging Nili Nathan: My vision en- clean, safe environment. We have through our shops. We need to to stay in our hotels, shops, and a brand and developing a brand compasses definitely finishing a built-in brand that we need to bring things here that will keep eat. Together we can build a plan. that signifies the high-end quality the general plan. We need to re- enhance by developing product them here. The Annenberg is a As the City invests, we need ac- of Beverly Hills. duce auto uses; it is key. I believe lines. Beverly Hills has to be great start. We need to promote countability. We need to make 2) What is your vision of in a true revitalization, using the worker friendly and user friendly- art museums, work on the City’s sure the money we are putting what Beverly Hills should and rich history of the City. I believe by recruiting businesses like infrastructure and provide free forward is measurable. We need will look like in 20 years? What in making the City more family Wolfgang. Wi-Fi. to sit down with our hotels, shops would you like to see included friendly. Dr. Willie Brien: This has to John Mirisch: We need to and restaurants to come up with a in the General Plan and how Michael Hakim: I will be be a priority. We need to keep keep our City unique, stay true to plan. would you suggest getting com- active and accountable in 20 businesses here, recruit other the essence. We need to look to Barry Brucker: We are munity support for your vision years. I will be here. I believe we businesses to invest. Our brand is the past, to form our future. There Beverly Hills. Our City has more and the General Plan? need to study, review and get the Beverly Hills, but the brand is not are residential qualities that de- retail sales, than The Grove and Richard Stone: Beverly general plan implanted. Taking just the business district. The oth- fine the metropolitan City. We Century City combined. We are Hills in 20 years will look gener- eight years is too long. Europe er side is the residents. We have need to make people aware of the doing a good job, but we can al- ally like it does now, except when has become a disaster; we don’t people who are interested in the homes connection with Holly- ways do better. Thirty-five per- you drive east of Wilshire, there want to become the next Europe. people who live here, who work wood. That is important. We need cent of our shoppers are from five are areas which need upgrading. We are premier. We need to live here shop here. We have a great to have entertainment agencies miles, we need to look at where Linda Briskman: The gen- laugh and love in Beverly Hills. brand with multiple components. feel comfortable here. We should our shoppers are coming from to eral plan is in the hands of the We need to get the gateways We need to brand the entire City, also be “land banking,” and pur- do a better job to market to them. planning commission. When and beautified. We need to have and work together to invest in the chasing property throughout Bev- Fran Cohen: Traffic and only when the planning commis- workforce housing. So people benefit of the community. erly Hills. parking are two issues in the City sion is satisfied it will head to the who work here can live here— Barry Brucker: Beverly Virginia Maas: We need to we need to address. We need to City Council. What I hope we our police, fire and teachers. Hills is very special. When I went strategically plan to promote promote tourism. Our stores will have in 20 years is mass tran- Abraham Ross: The general to New York, I met with corporate Beverly Hills. We need to talk, sit should provide first classes serv- sit, with a subway corridor to re- plan is about leaving a legacy. I executives who expressed a de- down with stakeholders. Talk ices. We need to promote a vari- lieve traffic. The general plan will don’t want to leave one that re- sire to expand in Beverly Hills, with our business community, our ety of stores. And expand our have small adaptability for flects Manhattan. The next gener- even in these tough times. When homeowners and residents. We business triangle. We should do growth, it will reuse what we al plan needs to reflect the needs we went to Shanghai I pet with need to look to the future. Bever- the best we can to retain retail have. We have to come up with a of our community. We need to retailers- the cache of Beverly ly Hills is a wonderful place to businesses when possible. strong housing element. create a general plan that com- Hills is phenomenal worldwide. live. Nili Nathan: I have been Dr. Willie Brien: The gener- bines our business leaders to dis- The quality of life of the residents Richard Stone: In order to talking with major business. al plan is long overdue. We have cuss their needs. We need to be is important. F we combine the promote and enhance we need to When speaking with people on to move forward and make it a pragmatic and compromise. We quality of life- we cane brand know what the Beverly Hills Rodeo, sales have dropped 20 priority. We have to look at all of need to ensure we are heading in market. The infrastructure main- brand is. It is an accumulation of percent. This a trickle down ef- its elements, acting immediately the right steps. tenance is also important. all facets: fect. However, I am optimistic. on the non- controversial items. John Mirisch: Beverly Hills Fran Cohen: For the private 1) Residential, people come Now is the time to plan. We need Then dealing with the land-use is called the “garden city.” I retail owners, parking is impor- from all over to see residents. to brand Beverly Hills and gain issues, have really good informa- would like to see more green tant. As an architectural commis- 2) Commercial, this speaks public and private partnerships. tive discussion with vigorous de- space. I would like to see low-rise sioner, I gave constructive input for itself. Michael Hakim: The recent bate to make a decision and vote. development on along (Olympic, on how stores cane work well, 3) Schools must bring fami- City infrastructure improvement In 20 years, I believe there Robertson, Wilshire). I would come and start in Beverly Hills. lies in. in the central part is phenomenal. will be a subway with green like to see the stores you can only This is not the time to introduce 4) The City itself. We need to spread that through- trams and trolleys. There will be find in Beverly Hills promoted. Measure P, something to scare These four things are what out town. We need to designate a more parking to benefit the com- And more protection for Beverly new businesses. brings together all of Beverly bike path, address traffic and munity with a pedestrian friendly Hills’ (historic) buildings. I value Nili Nathan: I agree with Hills' facets.

WATER Northern California and the Col- Recent demand has been met ter saved means a drop of water example, can be reduced by a re- orado River by the Metropolitan in part by increased use of stored reserved for the future. bate of up to $135. A new water- (Continued from page 1) Water District. water, but since water reserves Watering that lawn one less efficient toilet can qualify for a It has been 17 years since can’t last forever, additional ef- day per week, for example, can $100 rebate. For more details, see Metropolitan last mandated re- forts to mandate lower use may save 1,500 gallons a month. The www.bewaterwise.com. claiming a “Stage A” water short- duced water deliveries to the re- be necessary. long-term savings of replacing Beverly Hills stands ready to age. Residents were advised, gion. But times have changed. If water conservation is lawns with native, drought-resist- continue to lead the way and be a among other steps, to water only Drought conditions on the Col- mandatory throughout Southern ant landscaping is even more dra- vital part of our region’s water so- at night, to promptly fix sprinkler orado River for eight of the last California, every community matic. Using a broom instead of a lutions. leaks, and to cease washing down nine years coupled with two years would have to assume its fair hose to clean the driveway and Epstein is the City’s envi- paved areas. The city’s initial of record drought in California share of the challenge. Beverly sidewalk can save 600 gallons a ronmental utilities manager. conservation steps, however, may and water supply restrictions in Hills, which has already taken month. So can fixing a single Wunderlich is the City’s MWD need to be supplemented in the Northern California’s Sacramen- steps to lower water use by 5 per- leaky faucet. representative. coming weeks and months. to-San Joaquin Delta have com- cent, would be no exception. Where to start? The City’s In recent years, each of the bined to create continued, signifi- Regional water agencies and web site, www.ci.beverly- area’s primary water supplies has cant supply reductions. The bot- Beverly Hills will be closely hills.ca.us, offers more tips on faced challenges. Southern Cali- tom line is that our ability to cap- monitoring water supplies to de- water conservation and links to fornia obtains its water from local ture water reserves has been se- termine whether mandatory con- information about some enticing groundwater and surface storage verely compromised. We are in servation will prove necessary. In rebates. The cost of a new water- and from water imported from an unprecedented water situation. the meantime, every drop of wa- efficient washing machine, for 26 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 The Best Read Newspaper in Beverly Hills BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS NOTES (Continued from page 12) Emanuel, 8844 Burton Way, Adler’s music will be performed by the Los Angeles Zim- riya Chorale and conducted by the composer. Adler will also deliver a “musical sermon” incorporating song into his lecture. Adler studied composition with Aaron Copland, Paul Hin- demith, Walter Piston, and Ran- dall ThompsoN His compositions include more than 400 works in nearly all media. “Synaplex” is a monthly Shabbat event involving dinners, VALENTINE'S SWEETHEARTS—Shelden and Annie Lehrer were children’s programs, wine tast- recognized at the Crown Jewel's Valentine's Day celebration brunch last week at the El Caballero Country Club. Gail Dauer is president ing, services and an Oneg. of Crown Jewels, a women's group that supports numerous chari- Adler will also speak the ties. next morning, March 7, during MEN’S VALENTINE’S PARTY–Christofle and Beverly Hills the New Emanuel Minyan servic- Lamborghini staged a “men’s only” Valentine’s party on Tuesday for an es at 10 a.. evening of cigars, silver and automobiles (Lamborghinis and Aston For more information, call Martins) at the Christofle boutique on Brighton Way. Pictured is mas- 310-288-3737, ext. 232, send- ter cigar roller Daniel Martinez (right) showing his skill to Tony Juarez, mail to [email protected] or vist LOST! a noted cigar expert. The evening was designed to help the men to www.tebh.org pick out that perfect gift for Valentine's Day. Sat. Jan. 24th less of its absurdities. There are “How did so many adversaries INTERNATIONAL quite a few, but none so outra- get past security with their Uzis?” Jewelry pouch with valuable bracelet (Continued from page 12) geous as a shootout at the I did not check my sense of reali- Guggenheim Museum where bul- ty before entering, hence the at Bank of America, brilliant Armin Mueller-Stahl is lets fly with abandon, as do the questions. That neglect was not a his nemesis and if you are an afi- dodging patrons. The onslaught deterrent in my enjoying the fast- Wilshire Blvd. & Beverly Dr. Branch cionado of movie mayhem, you doesn’t stop for 15 minutes rais- paced thriller. Naomi Watts plays will always root for him regarding the question “where the heck a Manhattan DA. You might ask: less of the company he keeps. are New York’s finest?” Could “Watts Naomi doing in this The action is relentless. they all be taking a donut break at film?” The answer is, not a heck REWARD! 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State and as more fully LES County CALIFORNIA. Ellison Angeles: January 20, 2009; Published: N/C DEFAULT UNDER A DEED Assessors Parcel No. described in the above ref- YOU ARE IN DEFAULT Proposed Name: January 23, 30, February 06, 13, 2009 ——— OF TRUST DATED LACC N/C FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Exhibit “B” The Assessor’s erenced Deed of Trust. The UNDER A DEED OF LORDEN OLIVER HARRI- ——— STATEMENT 20090143740 The fol- 7/9/2007. UNLESS YOU Parcel Number, as deter- street address and other TRUST DATED OCTOBER SON ELLISON FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME lowing is/are doing business as: THE TAKE ACTION TO PRO- mined from the latest common designation, if any, 31, 2007. UNLESS YOU THE COURT ORDERS that STATEMENT 20090072056 The follow- RELTOK NASAL PRODUCTS, U.S.A. TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT County Assessor’s Roll is: of the real property TAKE ACTION TO PRO- all persons interested in this ing is/are doing business as: 1) 436 N. Bedford Dr. #201, Beverly Hills, MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC 4330-004-008 and 4330- described above is purport- TECT YOUR PROPERTY, matter shall appear before SMASH AND GRAB PRODUCTIONS CA 90210; Robert Kotler, MD, Inc. SALE. IF YOU NEED AN 004-009 (Previous Tax ed to be: 1040 NORTH IT MAY BE SOLD AT A this court at the hearing indi- 2) SMASH AND GRAB FILMS 3) 436 N. Bedford Dr. #201, Beverly Hills, EXPLANATION OF THE Parcels Nos.) New GARDNER STREET # 10, PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU cated below to show cause, SMASH AND GRAB MEDIA 4) SMASH CA 90210; The business is conducted NATURE OF THE PRO- Subdivision 4330-004-036 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, NEED AN EXPLANATION if any, why the petition for AND GRAB STUDIO 5) LOCK AND by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) CEEDING AGAINST YOU, (Unit 107) 4330-004-037 OF THE NATURE OF THE LOAD PRODUCTIONS 6) ANTEDOTE has NOT begun to transact business 900466457. The under- change of name should not be FILMS 1425 N. Alta Vista Blvd. #306, under the name(s) listed herein: YOU SHOULD CONTACT A (Unit 201) 4330-004-040 signed Trustee disclaims PROCEEDING AGAINST granted. Los Angeles, CA 90046; Nily D. Refai Robert Kotler, MD, President; LAWYER. A public auction (Unit 300) 4330-004-043 any liability for any incor- YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- NOTICE OF HEARING: 1425 N. Alta Vista Blvd. #306, Los Statement is filed with the County of sale to the highest bidder for (Unit PH8) 4330-004-044 rectness of the street TACT A LAWYER. 9810 Date: March 12, 2009 Angeles, CA 90046; The business is Los Angeles: February 03, 2009; cash, cashier’s check drawn (Unit PH9) An inspection of address and other common WANDA PARK DRIVE, Time: 8:31 AM conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, regis- Published: February 06, 13, 20, 27, on a state or national bank, said land has not been designation, if any, shown BEVERLY HILLS, CA Department: F46 trant(s) has NOT begun to transact 2009 LACC N/C check drawn by a state or made, and no assurances herein. The total amount of 90210 "(If a street address The address of the court is: business under the name(s) listed ——— federal credit union, or a are hereby given or implied the unpaid balance with or common designation of 9425 Penfield Ave. Rm herein: Nily D. Refai; Statement is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME check drawn by a state or as to the location of the land interest thereon of the obli- property is shown above, 1200, Chatsworth, CA filed with the County of Los Angeles: STATEMENT 20090143759 The fol- federal savings and loan herein described.3 The no warranty is given as to January 20, 2009; Published: January lowing is/are doing business as: gation secured by the prop- 91311 23, 30, February 06, 13, 2009 LACC BLOODHOUNDS REPURPOSE 144 association, or savings asso- undersigned Trustee dis- erty to be sold plus reason- its completeness or cor- North Valley District N/C S. McCarty Dr. #204, Beverly Hills, CA ciation, or savings bank claims any liability for any able estimated costs, rectness)." Said Sale of Reason for name change: ——— 90212; Bloodhounds The Movie LLC specified in section 5102 of incorrectness of the proper- expenses and advances at property will be made in "as Petitioner is already known FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 144 S. McCarty Dr. #204, Beverly Hills, the Financial Code and ty address or other common the time of the initial publi- is" condition without by her proposed name wish- STATEMENT 20090072059 The follow- CA 90212; The business is conducted authorized to do business in designation, if any, shown cation of the Notice of Sale covenant or warranty, es to be known by his pro- ing is/are doing business as: 1) HUD- by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, this state will be held by the herein. If no street address is $506,734.45. It is possi- express or implied, regard- posed name in all person- SON MANAGEMENT 2) HUDSON registrant(s) has NOT begun to trans- duly appointed trustee. The or other common designa- ble that at the time of sale ing title possession, or al/business affairs. ENTERTAINMENT 3) HUDSON PRO- act business under the name(s) list- sale will be made, but with- tion is shown, directions to the opening bid may be less encumbrances, to pay the I declare under penalty of DUCTIONS 4) HUDSON PUBLIC ed herein: Marcia Silen, Manager; out covenant or warranty, the location of the property RELATIONS 5) HUDSON SPORTS Statement is filed with the County of than the total indebtedness remaining principal sum of perjury under the laws of the MARKETING 241 S. Doheny Dr. #102, Los Angeles: February 03, 2009; expressed or implied, may be obtained by send- due. In addition to cash, the the note(s) secured by said State of California that the Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Jacklynn Published: February 06, 13, 20, 27, regarding title, possession, ing a written request to the Trustee will accept cashier's Deed of Trust, with interest foregoing is true and cor- Hudson 241 S. Doheny Dr. #102, 2009 LACC N/C or encumbrances, to pay the beneficiary within 10 days checks drawn on a state or as in said note provided, rect. Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business ——— remaining principal sum of of the date of first publica- national bank, a check advances, if any, under the Signed: Lorden Harrison is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, reg- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the note(s) secured by the tion of this Notice of Sale. If drawn by a state or federal terms of said Deed of Trust, Jalil Ellison istrant(s) has NOT begun to transact STATEMENT 20090143782 The fol- Deed of Trust, with interest the Trustee is unable to credit union, or a check fees, charges and expens- Judge of the Superior business under the name(s) listed lowing is/are doing business as: LIFE- and late charges thereon, as convey title for any reason, drawn by a state or federal es of the Trustee and of the Robert Schult herein: Jacklynn Hudson; Statement MATES 10100 Santa Monica Blvd. provided in the note(s), the successful bidder’s sole savings and loan associa- trusts created by said Deed Dated: 01/20/09 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: #410, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Active advances, under the terms January 20, 2009; Published: January Singles, LLC 10100 Santa Monica and exclusive remedy shall tion, savings association, or of Trust. Said sale will be Published: 01/30/09, 02/06/09, 23, 30, February 06, 13, 2009 LACC Blvd. #410, Los Angeles, CA 90067; of the Deed of Trust, interest be the return of monies paid savings bank specified in held on: FEBRUARY 26, 02/13/09, 02/20/09 N/C The business is conducted by: A LIM- thereon, fees, charges and to the Trustee, and the suc- Section 5102 of the 2009, AT 11:00 A.M. *AT BHC-255701NC/ls ——— ITED LIABILITY COMPANY, regis- expenses of the Trustee for cessful bidder shall have no Financial Code and author- THE WEST SIDE DOORS ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME trant(s) has NOT begun to transact the total amount (at the time further recourse. The prop- ized to do business in this TO THE LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20090059318 The follow- business under the name(s) listed of the initial publication of the erty covered in this action state. Said sale will be COUNTY COURTS BUILD- STATEMENT 20090099590 The fol- ing is/are doing business as: FARINO herein: Jeremy Milken, Manager; Notice of Sale) reasonably includes all such real prop- made, in an ''AS IS'' condi- ING, 12720 NORWALK lowing is/are doing business as: NEW FRESH 8581 Santa Monica Blvd., West Statement is filed with the County of estimated to be set forth erty and the personal prop- tion, but without covenant or BLVD, NORWALK, CA At CENTURY COOKWERE 149 S. Hollywood, CA 90069; The Food Los Angeles: February 03, 2009; below. The amount may be erty in which beneficiary the time of the initial publi- Oakhurst Dr. #2. Beverly Hills, CA Group Inc. 5348 Vegas Dr, Las Vegas, Published: February 06, 13, 20, 27, warranty, express or 90212; Svetlana Molodova-Ferdman NV 89108; The business is conducted 2009 LACC N/C greater on the day of sale. has a security interest, it implied, regarding title, pos- cation of this notice, the 149 S. Oakhurst Dr. #2. Beverly Hills, by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) ——— Trustor(s): 558 Hillgreen being the election of the session or encumbrances, total amount of the unpaid CA 90212; The business is conducted has NOT begun to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Drive, LLC, a California current beneficiary under to satisfy the indebtedness balance of the obligation by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has under the name(s) listed herein: STATEMENT 20090143843 The fol- Limited Liability Company said Deed of Trust to cause secured by said Deed of secured by the above NOT begun to transact business Graeme Edwards, CEO; Statement is lowing is/are doing business as: Recorded: 07/31/2007 as a unified sale to be made of Trust, advances thereunder, described Deed of Trust under the name(s) listed herein: filed with the County of Los Angeles: MINESTRAIO TRATTORIA 8384 W. Instrument No. said real and personal prop- with interest as provided, and estimated costs, Svetlana Molodova-Ferdman; January 15, 2009; Published: January 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; ABM 20071800974 of Official erty in accordance with the and the unpaid principal of expenses, and advances is Statement is filed with the County of Los 23, 30, February 06, 13, 2009 LACC Foods, Inc. 8384 W. 3rd St., Los Records in the office of the provisions of section the Note secured by said $206,174.01. It is possible Angeles: January 26, 2009; Published: N/C Angeles, CA 90048; The business is Recorder of Los Angeles 2924F(b)(2) of the that at the time of sale the February 06, 13, 20, 27 2009 LACC ——— conducted by: A CORPORATION, reg- Deed of Trust with interest N/C FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME istrant(s) has NOT begun to transact County, California; Date of California Civil Code. Date: thereon as provided in said opening bid may be less ——— STATEMENT 20090039727 The follow- business under the name(s) listed Sale: 2/27/2009 at 11:30 AM 1/21/2009 LandAmerica Note, plus fees, charges than the total indebtedness FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ing is/are doing business as: ROLLS herein: Elizabeth McLaury, Place of Sale: At the front OneStop, Inc. as the suc- and expenses of the due. Date: February 3, STATEMENT 20090046061 The follow- HIGH REACH, INC. 11351 County Dr. President; Statement is filed with the entrance to the Pomona cessor by merger to Trustee and of the trusts 2009 T.D. SERVICE COM- ing is/are doing business as: BLACK #A, Ventura, CA 93004; Rolls Scaffold County of Los Angeles: February 03, Superior Courts Building, LandAmerica Default created by said Deed of PANY as said Trustee, T.D. SWAN 1551 Echo Park Ave. #211, Los & Equipment, Inc. 11351 County Dr. 2009; Published: February 06, 13, 20, 350 West Mission Blvd., Services, Inc. Greg Trust. If required by the pro- Service Company Agent for Anteles, CA 90026; Ugly Duckling, #A, Ventura, CA 93004; The business is 27, 2009 LACC N/C Pomona, CA Amount of Oerlemans, Trustee Sale visions of section 2923.5 of the Trustee and as LLC 1551 Echo Park Ave. #211, Los conducted by: A CORPORATION, reg- ——— unpaid balance and other Officer Post Office Box the California Civil Code, Authorized Agent for the Angeles, CA 90026; The business is istrant(s) has begun to transact busi- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME charges: $12,696,216.46 5899 6 Executive Circle conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY ness under the name(s) listed herein STATEMENT 20090143877 The fol- the declaration from the Beneficiary KIMBERLY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT September 28, 2004: Michael A. lowing is/are doing business as: 1) The purported property Irvine, CA 92616 (949) 885- mortgagee, beneficiary or COONRADT, ASSISTANT begun to transact business under the Rolls, President; Statement is filed SMALL BUSINESS BOOKKEEPING address is: 558 Hillgreen 4500 Sale Line: 714-573- authorized agent is SECRETARY T.D. SER- name(s) listed herein: Amber Kerns, with the County of Los Angeles: January SERVICES 2) BUSINESS SOLU- Drive Beverly Hills, CA 1965 Reinstatement Line: attached to the duly record- VICE COMPANY 1820 E. Manager; Statement is filed with the 12, 2009; Published: January 23, 30, TIONS SERVICES 420 N. Palm Dr. 90212 Legal Description 949-885-4500 To request ed with the appropriate FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. County of Los Angeles: January 13, February 06, 13, 2009 LACC N/C #203, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; EXHIBIT "A" ALL THAT reinstatement/and or payoff County Recorder's Office. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, 2009; Published: January 23, 30, ——— Shahrokh Ettehadieh 420 N. Palm Dr. CERTAIN REAL PROPER- FAX request to: (949) 885- DATED: 10/29/2008 CA 92711-1988 We are February 06, 13, 2009 LACC N/C FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #203, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The TY SITUATED IN THE CITY 4496 This office is attempt- RECONTRUST COMPANY assisting the Beneficiary to ——— STATEMENT 20090039085 The follow- business is conducted by: AN INDI- OF BEVERLY HILLS, IN ing to collect a debt and any 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., collect a debt and any infor- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ing is/are doing business as: COMMIT- VIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun THE COUNTY OF LOS STATEMENT 20082265555 The follow- TEE TO ELECT ABRAHAM ROSS to transact business under the information obtained will be SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA mation we obtain will be ing is/are doing business as: 10212 8383 Wilshire Blvd. #943, Beverly Hills, name(s) listed herein: Shahrokh ANGELES, STATE OF CAL- used for that purpose. 93063 Phone: (800) 281 used for that purpose BRIARWOOD 8383 Wilshire Blvd. CA 90211; Abraham Ross 170 Almont Ettehadieh; Statement is filed with IFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS P526729 2/6, 2/13, 8219, Sale Information whether received orally or #1036, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Mark Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The busi- the County of Los Angeles: February FOLLOWS: LOT 1 OF 02/20/2009 (626) 927-4399 By: - in writing. If the Trustee is Rosenberg 8383 Wilshire Blvd. #1036, ness is conducted by: AN UNINCOR- 03, 2009; Published: February 06, 13, TRACT NO. 53764, IN THE ————————— Trustee's Sale Officer unable to convey title for Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business PORATED ASSOCIATION OTHER 20, 27, 2009 LACC N/C CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S RECONTRUST COMPANY any reason, the successful is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, reg- THAN A PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) ——— COUNTY OF LOS ANGE- SALE T.S. No. 08-0079152 is a debt collector attempt- bidder's sole and exclusive istrant(s) has begun to transact busi- has NOT begun to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME LES, STATE OF CALIFOR- Title Order No. 08-8- ing to collect a debt. Any remedy shall be the return ness under the name(s) listed herein under the name(s) listed herein: STATEMENT 20090177340 The fol- NIA, AS PER MAP 294103 Investor/Insurer of monies paid to the September 10, 2004: Mark Abraham Ross; Statement is filed lowing is/are doing business as: I AM information obtained will be Rosenberg; Statement is filed with the with the County of Los Angeles: January SALES & SOLUTIONS 1010 S. RECORDED IN BOOK 1320 No. 141795634 APN No. used for that purpose. Trustee, and the successful County of Los Angeles: December 29, 12, 2009; Published: January 23, 30, Bedford St. #104, Los Angeles, CA PAGES 83 AND 84 INCLU- 5531-023-054 YOU ARE IN ASAP# 2985236 bidder shall have no further 2008; Published: January 23, 30, February 06, 13, 2009 LACC N/C 90035; Michael Imani 1010 S. SIVE OF MAPS, IN THE DEFAULT UNDER A DEED 02/06/2009, 02/13/2009, recourse. If available, the February 06, 13, 2009 LACC N/C ——— Bedford St. #104, Los Angeles, CA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY OF TRUST, DATED 02/20/2009 expected opening bid ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 90035; The business is conducted by: RECORDER OF SAID 08/07/2006. UNLESS YOU —————————— and/or postponement infor- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20090070117 The follow- AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has COUNTY. THE FOLLOW- TAKE ACTION TO PRO- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S mation may be obtained by STATEMENT 20090072038 The following is/are doing business as: THE begun to transact business under ING DESCRIBED LAND TECT YOUR PROPERTY, SALE T.S. No: B372404 CA calling the following tele- ing is/are doing business as: A LORD MARKETING DR. 1999 Ave. of the the name(s) listed herein February NOW LIES WITHIN THE IT MAY BE SOLD AT A Unit Code: B Loan No: phone number(s) on the AND LAND PRODUCTION 22116 Stars #1100, Los Angeles, CA 90067; 09, 2009: Michael Imani; Statement BOUNDARIES OF THE PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU day before the sale: (714) Germain St., Chatsworth, CA 91311; Terrell H. Samuels 10833 Wilshire is filed with the County of Los Angeles: 127971159/PLYAM AP #1: Oliver Harrison 22116 Germain St., Blvd. #130, Los Angeles, CA 90024; February 09, 2009; Published: LAND SHOWN ABOVE. A NEED AN EXPLANATION 4383-001-035 AP #2: 4383- 480-5690 or you may Chatsworth, CA 91311; The business is The business is conducted by: AN INDI- February 13, 20, 27, March 06, 2009 CONDOMINIUM COM- OF THE NATURE OF THE 001-034 T.D. SERVICE access sales information at conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, regis- VIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun LACC N/C PRISED OF: PARCEL 1: (A) PROCEEDING AGAINST COMPANY, as duly appoint- www.ascentex.com/web- trant(s) has begun to transact busi- to transact business under the ——— AN UNDIVIDED 5/9THS YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- ed Trustee under the follow- sales. TAC# 823460C PUB: ness under the name(s) listed herein name(s) listed herein: Terrell H. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME INTEREST IN AND TO LOT TACT A LAWYER." Notice ing described Deed of Trust 02/06/09, 02/13/09, January 10, 2009: Oliver Harrison; Samuels; Statement is filed with the STATEMENT 20090171395 The fol- 1 OF TRACT NO. 53764, IN is hereby given that WILL SELL AT PUBLIC 02/20/09 Statement is filed with the County of Los County of Los Angeles: January 20, lowing is/are doing business as: THE CITY OF BEVERLY RECONTRUST COMPANY, AUCTION TO THE HIGH- —————————— Angeles: January 20, 2009; Published: 2009; Published: January 30, February INNERVIEW SELF DISCOVERY 209 HILLS, IN THE COUNTY OF as duly appointed trustee EST BIDDER FOR CASH SUPERIOR COURT OF January 23, 30, February 06, 13, 2009 06, 13, 20, 2009 LACC N/C S. La Peer Dr., Beverly Hills, CA LOS ANGELES, STATE OF pursuant to the Deed of LACC N/C ——— 90211; Felice Hartenstein 209 S. La (in the forms which are law- CALIFORNIA, COUNTY ——— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Peer Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP Trust executed by ful tender in the United OF LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20090057445 The follow- business is conducted by: AN INDI- RECORDED IN BOOK THOMAS SCHERER, AND States) and/or the cashier's, CASE NO: PS011348 STATEMENT 20090072040 The following is/are doing business as: ACTION VIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT 1320, PAGE 83 AND 84 OF MOTOE SCHERER, HUS- certified or other checks ORDER TO SHOW ing is/are doing business as: OLYMPIC NOW NETWORK, INC. 3001 Deep begun to transact business under MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF BAND AND WIFE AS COM- specified in Civil Code CAUSE FOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 9200 Canyon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; the name(s) listed herein: Felice THE COUNTY RECORDER MUNITY PROPERTY, Section 2924h (payable in CHANGE OF NAME W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA Action Now Network, Inc. 3001 Deep Hartenstein; Statement is filed with OF SAID COUNTY. dated 08/07/2006 and full at the time of sale to T.D. 90212; Edward A. Helfen 9200 W. Canyon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; the County of Los Angeles: February EXCEPT THEREFROM recorded 8/11/2006, as Service Company) all right, In the Matter of the petition Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A COR- 06, 2009; Published: February 13, 20, UNITS 107, 201, 205, 207, Instrument No. 06 1788378, title and interest conveyed of: LORDEN HARRISON The business is conducted by: AN INDI- PORATION, registrant(s) has begun to 27, March 06, 2009 LACC N/C 300, 305 PH7, PH8 AND VIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) ——— in Book -, Page -), of Official to and now held by it under JALIL ELLISON transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 30, 2008: Sheila FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME PH9 AS SHOWN AND Records in the office of the said Deed of Trust in the To all interested person(s): listed herein 1969: Edward A. Wasserman, President; Statement is STATEMENT 20090171947 The fol- DEFINED IN THE CONDO- County Recorder of Los property hereinafter Petitioner: Lorden Helfen; Statement is filed with the filed with the County of Los Angeles: lowing is/are doing business as: PUB- MINIUM PLAN RECORDED Angeles County, State of described: Trustor: Harrison Jalil Ellison, County of Los Angeles: January 20, January 15, 2009; Published: January LIC COMMUNICATIONS CO. 330 FEBRUARY 25, 2008 AS California, will sell on NATALIA PLYAM, YURI Born: November 29, 1982 2009; Published: January 23, 30, 30, February 06, 13, 20, 2009 LACC Spalding Dr. PH-1, Beverly Hills, CA INSTRUMENT NO. 02/26/2009 at 10:30AM, At PLYAM Recorded and presently over 18 years February 06, 13, 2009 LACC N/C N/C 90212; Michael Selsman 330 20080318188 OF OFFICIAL the West side of the Los November 13, 2007 as of age, current residence ——— ——— Spalding Dr. PH-1, Beverly Hills, CA RECORDS. (B) UNITS 107, Angeles County Instr. No. 20072530062 in address: 22116 Germain St, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 90212; The business is conducted by: 201, 300, PH8 AND PH9 AS Courthouse, directly facing Chatsworth, CA 91311 filed STATEMENT 20090072054 The follow- STATEMENT 20090143722 The follow- AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has Book --- Page --- of Official ing is/are doing business as: 1) FOR- ing is/are doing business as: THE LA NOT begun to transact business SHOWN AND DEFINED ON Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Records in the office of the a petition with the Superior EVER CARE SERVICES 2) FOREVER- SEXY HAIR 1212 Brockton Ave. #103, under the name(s) listed herein: THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, Recorder of LOS ANGE- Court of California, County MORE SENIOR CARE 3) FOREVER Los Angeles, CA 90025; Shiva KH. Michael Selsman; Statement is filed ABOVE MENTIONED. PAR- CA. at public auction, to the LES County; CALIFORNIA , of Los Angeles, Chatsworth CAREGIVING SERVICES 8350 Roohi 1212 Brockton Ave. #103, Los with the County of Los Angeles: CEL 2: EXCLUSIVE EASE- highest bidder for cash or pursuant to the Notice of Courthouse 9425 Penfield Wilshire Blvd. #200, Beverly Hills, CA Angeles, CA 90025; The business is February 06, 2009; Published: MENTS FOR PARKING check as described below, Default and Election to Sell Ave. Rm 1200, Chatsworth, 90211; Elising Tunglen 11712 Lower conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, regis- February 13, 20, 27, March 06, 2009 PURPOSES OVER THOSE payable in full at time of thereunder recorded CA 91311 North Valley Azusa Rd., El Monte, CA 91732; The trant(s) has NOT begun to transact LACC N/C AREAS AS SHOWN AND sale, all right, title, and inter- October 7, 2008 as Instr. District on January 20, 2009 business is conducted by: AN INDIVID- business under the name(s) listed DEFINED AS EXCLUSIVE est conveyed to and now No. 08-1793430 in Book -- for a Decree changing UAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to herein: Shiva KH. Roohi; Statement 28 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 PUBLIC NOTICES BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS NOTICE OF CHERYL L. MONDRAG- expressed or implied, CALIFORNIA, AND IS (A) ABOVE. YOU ARE IN take action to protect —————— TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. ON, ASSISTANT SEC- regarding title, posses- DESCRIBED AS FOL- DEFAULT UNDER A your property, it may be NOTICE TO CREDI- No: K374369 CA Unit RETARY T.D. SERVICE sion, or encumbrances, LOWS: PARCEL 1: A) AN DEED OF TRUST sold at a public sale. If TORS OF BULK SALE Code: K Loan No: COMPANY 1820 E. to pay the remaining prin- UNDIVIDED 1/32ND DATED APRIL 5, 2007. you need an explanation AND OF INTENTION TO 0031123771/MONES Min FIRST ST., SUITE 210, cipal sum of the note(s) INTEREST IN AND TO UNLESS YOU TAKE of the nature of the pro- TRANSFER ALCO- No:P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA secured by said Deed of LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. ACTION TO PROTECT ceeding against you, HOLIC BEVERAGE 100024200012652281 ANA, CA 92711-1988 Trust, with interest there- 52306, IN THE CITY OF YOUR PROPERTY, IT you should contact a LICENSE AP #1: 4339-015-139 We are assisting the on, as provided in said BEVERLY HILLS, IN MAY BE SOLD AT A lawyer. NDEx West, Escrow No. 23360-TC AHMSI DEFAULT SER- Beneficiary to collect a note(s), advances, under THE COUNTY OF LOS PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU LLC, as duly appointed Notice is hereby given VICES, INC., as duly debt and any information the terms of said Deed of ANGELES, STATE OF NEED AN EXPLANA- Trustee under and pur- that a bulk sale of assets appointed Trustee under we obtain will be used for Trust, fees, charges and CALIFORNIA, AS PER TION OF THE NATURE suant to Deed of Trust and a transfer of alco- the following described that purpose whether expenses of the Trustee MAP RECORDED IN OF THE PROCEEDING Recorded on 03/21/2007 holic beverage license is Deed of Trust WILL SELL received orally or in writ- and of the trusts created BOOK 1231 PAGES 81 AGAINST YOU, YOU as Instrument No. about to be made. AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO ing. If the Trustee is by said Deed of Trust. AND 82 OF MAPS, IN SHOULD CONTACT A 20070636826 of official The names, Social THE HIGHEST BIDDER unable to convey title for The total amount of the THE OFFICE OF THE LAWYER. 430 NORTH records in the office of Security or Federal Tax FOR CASH (in the forms any reason, the success- unpaid balance of the COUNTY RECORDER OAKHURST DRIVE the County Recorder of Numbers, and addresses which are lawful tender in ful bidder's sole and obligation secured by the OF SAID COUNTY. #104, BEVERLY HILLS, Los Angeles County, of the Seller/Licensee the United States) and/or exclusive remedy shall property to be sold and EXCEPT THEREFROM CA 90210 "(If a street State of California. are: the cashier's, certified or be the return of monies reasonable estimated UNITS 101 THROUGH address or common des- Executed By: John Eiwa International, Inc., other checks specified in paid to the Trustee, and costs, expenses and 108, INCLUSIVE, 201 ignation of property is Segrich and Audra 8351 Santa Monica Civil Code Section 2924h the successful bidder advances at the time of THROUGH 208 INCLU- shown above, no warran- Segrich, Will sell at pub- Blvd., West Hollywood, (payable in full at the time shall have no further the initial publication of SIVE, 301 THROUGH ty is given as to its com- lic auction to highest bid- CA 90069 of sale to T.D. Service recourse. If available, the Notice of Sale is 308 INCLUSIVE AND pleteness or correct- der for cash, cashier’s The business is known Company) all right, title the expected opening bid $725,504.05. The benefi- 401 THROUGH 408 ness)." Said Sale of check/cash equivalent or as: Kiichi Restaurant and interest conveyed to and/or postponement INCLUSIVE AS The names, Social ciary under said Deed of property will be made in other form of payment Security or Federal Tax and now held by it under information may be Trust heretofore execut- DEFINED AND DELIN- "as is" condition without authorized by 2924h(b), said Deed of Trust in the obtained by calling the EATED ON A CONDO- Numbers, and addresses ed and delivered to the covenant or warranty, (payable at time of sale of the Buyer/Transferee property hereinafter following telephone num- undersigned a written MINIUM PLAN express or implied, in lawful money of the described: Trustor: NAR- are: ber(s) on the day before Declaration of Default RECORDED FEBRU- regarding title posses- United States). Date of Disalvio's Inc., 3854 CISO A. MONES JR the sale: (714) 480-5690 and Demand for Sale, ARY 11, 2000, AS sion, or encumbrances, Sale: 03/05/2009 Time Vineland Ave., Studio Recorded May 1, 2006 or you may access sales and a written Notice of INSTRUMENT NO 00- to pay the remaining prin- of Sale: 10:00 A.M. City, CA 91604 as Instr. No. 06-0946611 information at www.ascen- Default and Election to 215596, OFFICIAL cipal sum of the note(s) Place of Sale: At the As listed by the in Book --- Page --- of tex.com/websales. TAC# Sell. The undersigned RECORDS. PARCEL 2: secured by said Deed of West side of the Los Seller/Licensee, all other Official Records in the 823145C PUB: 02/13/09, caused said Notice of UNIT 104 AS DEFINED Trust, with interest as in Angeles County business names and office of the Recorder of 02/20/09, 02/27/09 Default and Election to AND DELINEATED ON said note provided, Courthouse, Southeast addresses used by the LOS ANGELES County; ———————— Sell to be recorded in the THE ABOVE advances, if any, under District, 12720 Norwalk Seller/Licensee within CALIFORNIA , pursuant NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S County where the real REFERRED TO CON- the terms of said Deed of Blvd., Norwalk, CA three years before the to the Notice of Default SALE TSG No.: property is located. Date: DOMINIUM PLAN. PAR- Trust, fees, charges and Street Address and date such list was sent or and Election to Sell there- 3908108 TS No.: 02/13/09, First American CEL 3: AN EXCLUSIVE expenses of the Trustee other common designa- delivered to the under recorded 20089070807954 LoanStar Trustee EASEMENT APPUR- and of the trusts created tion, if any, of the real Buyer/Transferee are: November 12, 2008 as FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU Services, 3 First TENANT TO PARCEL 1 by said Deed of Trust. property described NONE Instr. No. 08-1992175 in ARE IN DEFAULT American Way, Santa ABOVE FOR ALL USES Said sale will be held on: above is purported to be: The assets to be sold are Book --- Page --- of UNDER A DEED OF Ana, CA 92707 Original AND PURPOSES OF A MARCH 5, 2009, AT 9730 Elderidge Drive, described in general as: Official Records in the TRUST, DATED document signed by “BALCONY OR PATIO 11:00 A.M. *AT THE Beverly Hills, California Furniture, Fixtures, office of the Recorder of 04/05/06. UNLESS YOU Authorized Agent, Chet OVER AND ACROSS WEST SIDE DOORS TO 90210 APN#: 4355-006- Equipment, Tradename, LOS ANGELES County TAKE ACTION TO PRO- Sconyers -- FOR THAT PORTION OF LOT THE LOS ANGELES 018 The undersigned Lease, Leasehold CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE TECT YOUR PROPER- TRUSTEE'S SALE 1 OF SAID TRACT NO. COUNTY COURTS Trustee disclaims any Improvement, Covenant IN DEFAULT UNDER A TY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT INFORMATION PLEASE 52306 DEFINED AND BUILDING, 12720 NOR- liability for any incorrect- not to compete and are DEED OF TRUST DATED A PUBLIC SALE. IF CALL 530-672-3033. DELINEATED AS WALK BLVD, NOR- ness of the street located at: 8351 Santa APRIL 20, 2006. YOU NEED AN EXPLA- First American Loanstar “EXCLUSIVE USE COM- WALK, CA At the time of address and other com- Monica Blvd., in the City UNLESS YOU TAKE NATION OF THE Trustee Services May be MON AREA, WHICH the initial publication of mon designation, if any, of West Hollywood, ACTION TO PROTECT NATURE OF THE PRO- Acting as a Debt BEARS THE SANE this notice, the total shown herein. Said sale County of Los Angeles, YOUR PROPERTY, IT CEEDING AGAINST Collector Attempting to NUMBER AS THIS UNIT amount of the unpaid bal- will be made, but without State of California. MAY BE SOLD AT A PUB- YOU, YOU SHOULD Collect a Debt. Any REFERRED TO IN PAR- ance of the obligation covenant or warranty, The kind of license to be LIC SALE. IF YOU CONTACT A LAWYER. Information obtained will CEL 1 ABOVE FOL- secured by the above expressed or implied, transferred is: On-Sale NEED AN EXPLANATION On March 5, 2009 at be used for that purpose. LOWED BY THE LET- described Deed of Trust regarding title, posses- Beer and Wine - Eating OF THE NATURE OF 11:30 AM, First American NPP0133571 02/13/09, TER B” ON THE ABOVE and estimated costs, sion, or encumbrances, Place and License No. THE PROCEEDING LoanStar Trustee 02/20/09, 02/27/09 REFERRED TO CON- expenses, and advances to pay the remaining 41-450855 now issued AGAINST YOU, YOU Services, as duly ——————— DOMINIUM PLAN. PAR- is $1,293,863.14. It is principal sum of the for the premises located SHOULD CONTACT A appointed Trustee under NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S CEL 4: AN EXCLUSIVE possible that at the time note(s) secured by said at: 8351 Santa Monica LAWYER. 960 and pursuant to Deed of SALE T.S. No: A373181 EASEMENT APPUR- of sale the opening bid Deed of Trust, with inter- Blvd., in the City of West LARRABEE STREET, Trust recorded 04/17/06, CA Unit Code: A Loan TENANT TO PARCEL 1 may be less than the total est thereon, as provided Hollywood, County of 224, WEST HOLLY- as Instrument No. 06 No: 9012903/ARTI- ABOVE FOR ALL USES indebtedness due. Date: in said note(s), Los Angeles, State of WOOD, CA 90069 "(If a 0831295, in book , page , PLAN/CHANG AP #1: AND PURPOSES OF A February 9, 2009 T.D. advances, under the California. street address or common of Official Records in the 4342-035-147 T.D. SER- “PARKING SPACE(S), SERVICE COMPANY as terms of said Deed of The anticipated date of designation of property is Office of the County VICE COMPANY, as duly OVER AND ACROSS said Trustee, T.D. Service Trust, fees, charges and the sale/transfer is March shown above, no warranty Recorder of LOS ANGE- THAT PORTION OF LOT Company Agent for the expenses of the Trustee 17, 2009 at the office of appointed Trustee under Hanmi Escrow Co., Inc., is given as to its com- LES County, State of the following described 1 OF SAID TRACT NO. Trustee and as and of the trusts created pleteness or correct- California. Executed by: 42306 DEFINED AND 3130 West Olympic Deed of Trust WILL Authorized Agent for the by said Deed of Trust. Blvd., Suite 400, Los ness)." Said Sale of prop- JOHN PATRICK SIPES. SELL AT PUBLIC AUC- DELINEATED AS Beneficiary FRANCES The total amount of the erty will be made in "as is" WILL SELL AT PUBLIC Angeles, CA 90006, TION TO THE HIGHEST “EXCLUSIVE USE COM- DEPALMA, ASSISTANT unpaid balance of the County of Los Angeles, condition without AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in MON AREA”, DELIN- SECRETARY T.D. SER- obligation secured by State of California. covenant or warranty, BIDDER FOR CASH, the forms which are law- EATED AS “48 P” AND VICE COMPANY 1820 the property to be sold That the amount of pur- express or implied, CASHIER'Sful tender in the United “64 F” ON THE ABOVE E. FIRST ST., SUITE and reasonable estimat- chase price or considera- regarding title possession, CHECK/CASH EQUIVA- States) and/or the REFERENCED CON- 210, P.O. BOX 11988 ed costs, expenses and tion in connection with or encumbrances, to pay LENT or other form of cashier's, certified or DOMINIUM PLAN. PER- SANTA ANA, CA 92711- advances at the time of the transfer of the license the remaining principal payment authorized by other checks specified in SONAL PROPERTY 1988 We are assisting the initial publication of and business, including sum of the note(s) 2924h(b), (Payable at Civil Code Section EXHIBIT "B"- (A) ALL the Beneficiary to collect the Notice of Sale is the estimated inventory, secured by said Deed of time of sale in lawful 2924h (payable in full at PERSONAL PROPER- a debt and any informa- $1,569,860.58. The is the sum of $30,000.00, Trust, with interest as in money of the United the time of sale to T.D. TY, INCLUDING, WITH- tion we obtain will be beneficiary under said which consists of the fol- said note provided, States) At the front Service Company) all OUT LIMITATION, ALL used for that purpose Deed of Trust heretofore lowing: advances, if any, under entrance to the Pomona right, title and interest GOODS, FURNITURE, whether received orally executed and delivered Description the terms of said Deed of Superior Courts Building, conveyed to and now FURNISHINGS, EQUIP- or in writing. If the to the undersigned a *Checks.....$10,000.00 Trust, fees, charges and 350 W. Mission Blvd. held by it under said MENT AND SUPPLIES Trustee is unable to con- written Declaration of *Demand expenses of the Trustee Pomona, CA.. All right, Deed of Trust in the prop- AND (WHERE APPLICA- vey title for any reason, Default and Demand for Note.....$20,000.00 and of the trusts created title and interest con- erty hereinafter BLE) TOOLS AND CON- the successful bidder's Sale, and a written It has been agreed by said Deed of Trust. veyed to and now held by described: Trustor: STRUCTION MATERI- sole and exclusive reme- Notice of Default and between the Said sale will be held on: it under said Deed of YOUNG HOON CHANG ALS WHICH TRUSTOR dy shall be the return of Election to Sell. The Seller/Licensee and the MARCH 5, 2009, AT 11:00 Trust in the property situ- Recorded April 19, 2007 NOW OR HEREAFTER monies paid to the undersigned caused intended A.M. *AT THE WEST ated in said County and as Instr. No. OWNS AND WHICH IS Trustee, and the suc- said Notice of Default Buyer/Transferee, as SIDE DOORS TO THE State described as: AS 20070939716 in Book --- LOCATED ON OR cessful bidder shall have and Election to Sell to be required by Sec. 24073 LOS ANGELES COUN- MORE FULLY Page --- of Official AFFIXED TO THE SUB- no further recourse. If recorded in the county of the Business and TY COURTS BUILDING, DESCRIBED IN THE Records in the office of JECT PROPERTY OR available, the expected where the real property Professions Code, that 12720 NORWALK BLVD, ABOVE MENTIONED the Recorder of LOS WHICH IS USED OR IS opening bid and/or post- is located. NDEx West, the consideration for NORWALK, CA At the DEED OF TRUST APN# ANGELES County; CALI- USEFUL IN THE OPER- ponement information L.L.C. may be acting as transfer of the business time of the initial publica- 5530?018?034. The FORNIA , pursuant to the ATION, USE, OCCU- may be obtained by call- a debt collector attempt- and license is to be paid tion of this notice, the total street address and other Notice of Default and PANCY OF OR ( ing the following tele- ing to collect a debt. Any only after the transfer amount of the unpaid bal- common designation, if Election to Sell thereun- WHERE APPLICABLE) phone number(s) on the information obtained will has been approved by ance of the obligation any, of the real property der recorded November CONSTRUCTION OF day before the sale: (714) be used for that pur- the Department of secured by the above described above is pur- 7, 2008 as Instr. No. THE SUBECT PROPER- 480-5690 or you may pose. For Trustee Sale Alcoholic Beverage described Deed of Trust ported to be: 1010 20081972620 in Book --- TY, AND ALL REPLACE- access sales information Information Please Call: Control. and estimated costs, NORTH CURSON Page --- of Official MENTS, ADDITIONS atResidential Services Dated: January 29, 2009 expenses, and advances AVENUE #106, WEST Records in the office of AND (OR) SUBSTITU- www.ascentex.com/web- Validated Publications, Eiwa International, Inc., a is $417,812.06. It is pos- HOLLYWOOD, CA the Recorder of LOS TIONS THERETO; AND, sales. TAC# 824095C 2600 Stanwell Drive, California Corporation sible that at the time of 90046. The undersigned ANGELES County CALI- (B) ALL REPLACE- PUB: 02/13/09, 02/20/09, Suite 200, Concord, CA Disalvio's Inc., a sale the opening bid may Trustee disclaims any lia- FORNIA. Said Deed of MENTS, ADDITIONS, 02/27/09 94520 (925) 603-7342. California Corporation be less than the total bility for any incorrect- Trust describes the fol- SUBSTITUTONS, ——————————— www.rsvpforeclosures.c By: Charlotte Pearson indebtedness due. Date: ness of the street lowing property: EXHIB- AMENDMENTS, MODI- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S om NDEx West, L.L.C., By: Dorian Miller February 13, 2009 address and other com- IT "A"- LEGAL DESCRIP- FICATIONS, PROD- SALE Trustee Sale No.: as Authorized Agent Buyer/Transferee AHMSI DEFAULT SER- mon designation, if any, UCTS AND PROCEEDS 2/13/09 TION-THE LAND 20080159907210 Title Dated: 02/08/2009 CNS-1525098# VICES, INC. as said shown herein. Said sale REFERRED TO HEREIN RELATING TO AND Order No.: 1166110 You (RSVP# 140157) Trustee, as Authorized will be made, but without (OR) ARISING OUT OF BEVERLY HILLS BELOW IS SITUATED IN are in Default under a (02/13/09, COURIER Agent for the Beneficiary covenant or warranty, THE COUNTY OF LOS THE ITEMS REFERRED Deed of Trust, dated 02/20/09, 02/27/09) ANGELES, STATE OF TO IN SUBPARAGRAPH 03/20/2007. Unless you BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 PUBLIC NOTICES BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS 29 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S LAWYER. Notice is hereby sentative, was contacted to and advances at the time of YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- YOU SHOULD CONTACT A terms of the Deed of Trust, SALE Trustee Sale No.: given that the real property assess the borrower’s finan- initial publication of this TACT A LAWYER. On LAWYER. On February 13, estimated fees, charges 20080187520808 Title Order for which the address is pur- cial situation and to explore notice. ETS Services, LLC February 13, 2009, at 10:30 2009 at 10:30 AM, Fidelity and expenses of the No.: 1165712 FHA/VA/PMI ported to be: 2769 Deep options for the borrower to Date: 1/22/2009 2255 North AM, AT WEST SIDE TO THE National Title Company as Trustee and of the trusts No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT Canyon Dr Beverly Hills, avoid foreclosure. Or [ ], the Ontario Street, Suite 400 LOS ANGELES COUNTY the duly appointed Trustee created by said Deed of UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, CA 90210 Assessor’s Parcel borrower’s attorney-in-fact, Burbank, California 91504- COURTHOUSE DIRECTLY under and pursuant to Deed Trust, to-wit: DATED 11/09/04. UNLESS Number: 4382-003-029 will who was contacted to 3120 Sale Line: 714-730- FACING NORWALK BLVD., of Trust Recorded on $592,305.90 (Estimated) YOU TAKE ACTION TO be sold at public auction at assess the borrower’s finan- 2727 Digna Del Fonso, 12720 NORWALK BOULE- October 17, 2006, as Accrued interest and addi- PROTECT YOUR PROPER- At the front entrance to the cial situation and to explore TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER VARD, in the City of NOR- Instrument No. 116 2302047 tional advances, if any, will TY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A Pomona Superior Courts options for the borrower to ASAP# 2976592 WALK, County of LOS of Official Records in the increase this figure prior to PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Building, 350 West Mission avoid foreclosure. Or [ ], a 01/30/2009, 02/06/2009, ANGELES, State of CALI- office of the Recorder of Los sale. FOR REINSTATE- NEED AN EXPLANATION Blvd., Pomona, CA on person the borrower author- 02/13/2009 FORNIA, ASSET FORE- Angeles County, CA , exe- MENT OR PAYOFF OF THE NATURE OF THE 02/20/2009, at 11:30AM to ized Citimortgage, Inc. to ______CLOSURE SERVICES, a cuted by: C JOHNSON QUOTES, PLEASE CON- PROCEEDING AGAINST the highest bidder, payable speak with about the California corporation, as ROLLS, III, A SINGLE: MAN TACT THE LOAN RESO- YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- at the time of sale, for cash account with the property NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S duly appointed Trustee , as Trustor, and WMC LUTION DEPARTMENT AT: TACT A LAWYER. NDEx or cashier’s check drawn by referenced above as collat- SALE T.S. 3356-2 YOU ARE under that certain Deed of MORTGAGE CORP. AND 877-596-8580 Beneficiary: West, LLC, as duly appointed a state or national bank, a eral, who was contacted to IN DEFAULT UNDER A Trust executed by CURT D. MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC U.S. BANK NATIONAL Trustee under and pursuant check drawn by a state or assess the borrower’s finan- DEED CF TRUST DATED CASSINGHAM,. A SINGLE REGISTRATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION AS to Deed of Trust Recorded on federal credit union or a cial situation and to explore September 19, 2003, MAN, as Trustors, recorded INC. (MERS) as Beneficiary, TRUSTEE FOR THE REG- 11/17/04, as Instrument No. check drawn by a state or options for the borrower to UNLESS YOU TAKE on 12/1/2006, as Instrument WILL SELL AT PUBLIC ISTERED HOLDERS OF 04 2979851 of official federal savings and loan avoid foreclosure. [ ] ACTION TO PROTECT No. 20062669319, of Official AUCTION TO THE HIGH- MASTR ASSET BACKED records in the office of the association, savings associ- Citimortgage, Inc., has YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY Records in the office of the EST BIDDER FOR CASH SECURITIES TRUST County Recorder of LOS ation, or savings bank spec- attempted without success BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC Recorder of LOS ANGELES (payable at time of sale in 2007- WMC1MORTGAGE ANGELES County, State of ified in section 5102 of the to contact the borrower as SALE. IF YOU NEED AN County, State of CALIFOR- lawful money of the United PASS-THROUGH CER- California. EXECUTED BY: Financial Code and author- follows: [ ] The borrower has EXPLANATION OF THE NIA, under the power of sale States, by cash, a cashier's TIFICATES SERIES 2007- LOUIS JEROME BONA- ized to do business in surrendered the property as NATURE OF THE PRO- therein contained, WILL check drawn by a state or WMC1 C/O Fidelity PARTE, WILL SELL AT PUB- California. The undersigned evidenced by either a letter CEEDING AGAINST YOU, SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION national bank. a check National Title Company LIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST Trustee disclaims any liabili- confirming the surrender or YOU SHOULD CONTACT A TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, drawn by a state or federal 3075 Prospect Park Dr., Ste BIDDER FOR CASH, ty for any incorrectness of delivery of the keys to the LAWYER. On February 19, for cash, cashier's check credit union, or a check 100 Rancho Cordova, CA CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH the property address and property. [ ] The Borrower 2009 at 9:00 a.m., All drawn on a state or national drawn by a state or federal 95670 916-636-0114 SALE EQUIVALENT or other form other common designation, has contracted with an Counties Trustee Service bank, check drawn by a savings and loan associa- INFORMATION CAN BE of payment authorized by if any, shown herein. Said organization, person, or Company, a Nevada corpo- state or federal credit union, tion, savings association, or OBTAINED ON LINE AT 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale will be made without entity whose primary busi- ration as duly appointed or a check drawn by a state savings bank specified in www.fidelityasap.com sale in lawful money of the covenant or warranty, ness is advising people who Trustee under and pursuant or federal savings and loan section 5102 of the Financial AUTOMATED SALES United States) DATE OF express or implied, regard- have decided to leave their to Deed of Trust recorded association, or savings Code and authorized to do INFORMATION PLEASE SALE: February 19, 2009 ing title, possession, or homes on how to extend the September 29, 2003 as association, or savings bank business in this state): at the CALL 714-259-7850 The TIME OF SALE: 11:30 AM encumbrances, to satisfy foreclosure process and Instrument No. 03-2867657 specified in Section 5102 of west side of the Los Angeles beneficiary under said PLACE OF SALE: At the the indebtedness evidenced avoid their contractual obli- executed by: Sipa Holding the Financial Code and Count), Courthouse, directly Deed of Trust heretofore front entrance to the Pomona by said Deed, executed by gations to mortgagees or Co., Inc. as Trustor(s), in the authorized to do business in facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 executed and delivered to Superior Courts Building, Lawrence M. Shultz, a mar- beneficiaries. [ ] The bor- office of the County this state will be held by the Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA , the undersigned a written 350 W. Mission Blvd. ried man as his sole and rower has filed for bankrupt- Recorder of Los Angeles duly appointed trustee as all right, title and interest Declaration of Default and Pomona, CA. STREET separate property as trustor, cy, and the proceedings County, State of California, shown below, of all right, conveyed to and now held Demand for sale, and a ADDRESS and other com- recorded on 03/25/2004 as have not been finalized. I WILL SELL AT PUBLIC title, and interest conveyed by it under said Deed of written Notice of Default mon designation, if any, of Instrument No. 04-0709235, declare under penalty of AUCTION TO HIGHEST to and now held by the Trust in the property situated and Election to Sell. The the real property described in Book No. , page , of the perjury under the laws of the BIDDER FOR CASH trustee in the hereinafter in said County. California undersigned caused said above is purported to be: Official records of Los State of California that the (payable at time of sale in described property under describing the land therein: Notice of Default and 807 WESTBOURNE DRIVE, Angeles County, California. foregoing is true and correct. lawful money of the United and pursuant to a Deed of AS MORE FULLY Election to Sell to be WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA The total amount of the Executed on January 16, States (in the forms which Trust described below. The DESCRIBED IN SAID recorded in the county 90069. APN# unpaid balance of the obli- 2009, at O’Fallon, MO. By: are lawful tender in the sale will be made, but with- DEED OF TRUST The prop- where the real property is 4337?013?005 The under- gation secured by the prop- Tamra Williams Name: United States) and/or out covenant or warranty, erty heretofore described is located and more than signed Trustee disclaims any erty to be sold and reason- Tamra Williams Title: cashier's, certified or other expressed or implied, being sold "as is" the street three months have elapsed liability for any incorrectness ably estimated costs, Assistant Vice President checks specified in the Civil regarding title, possession, address and other common since such recordation. of the street address and expenses and advances at P523530. 1/30, 2/6, Code (Payable in full at the or encumbrances, to pay the designation, if any, of the DATE January 8, 2009 other common designation, if the time of the initial publi- 02/13/2009 time of sale) AT: the front remaining principal sum of real property described FIDELITY NATIONAL any, shown herein. Said sale cation of the Notice of Sale ______entrance to 2400 West the note(s) secured by the above is purported to be: TITLE COMPANY AS will be made, but without is $1,943,288.69. In the Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, Deed of Trust, with interest 1015 NORTH KINGS ROAD TRUSTEE Rozalyn Tudor covenant or warranty, event tender other than NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S California all right, title and and late charges thereon, as UNIT 205, WEST HOLLY- Authorized Signature The expressed or implied, regard- cash is accepted the SALE T.S. No. GM-167435- interest conveyed to and provided in the note(s), WOOD, CA 90069 The undersigned mortgagee, ing title, possession, or Trustee may withhold the C Loan No. 0359248711 now held by it under said advances, under the terms undersigned Trustee dis- beneficiary or authorized encumbrances, to pay the issuance of Trustee’s Deed YOU ARE IN DEFAULT Deed of Trust in the proper- of the Deed of Trust, interest claims any liability for any agent for the mortgagee or remaining principal sum of until funds become avail- UNDER A DEED OF TRUST ty situated in said County thereon, fees, charges and incorrectness of the street beneficiary pursuant to the note(s) secured by said able to the payee or DATED 10/27/2005. and State described as: expenses of the Trustee for address and other common California Civil Code Deed of Trust, with interest endorse as a matter of right. UNLESS YOU TAKE APN: 4335--028-079 The the total amount (at the time designation, if any. shown 2923.5(b) declares that the thereon, as provided in said Dated: 01/16/2009 Five Star ACTION TO PROTECT street address and other of the initial publication of herein. Said sale will be mortgagee, beneficiary or note(s), advances, under the Service Corporation, as said YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY common designation, if any, the Notice of Sale) reason- made. but without covenant the mortgagee's or benefi- terms of said Deed of Trust, Trustee C/o its agent Pite BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC of the real property ably estimated to be set forth or warranty, expressed or ciary's authorized agent fees, charges and expenses Duncan, LLP 525 East Main SALE. IF YOU NEED AN described above is purport- below. The amount may be implied, regarding title, pos- contacted the borrower to of the Trustee and of the Street El Cajon, CA 92022- EXPLANATION OF THE ed to be: 109 N. Doheny greater on the day of sale. session, or encumbrances, assess the borrower's trusts created by said Deed 2289 For Sales Information NATURE OF THE PRO- Drive, Beverly Hills, Property is being sold "as is to pay the remaining princi- financial situation and to of Trust. The total amount of Call: (714) 573-1965 By: Jill CEEDING AGAINST YOU, California The undersigned - where is". TAX PARCEL pal sum of the note(s) explore options for the bor- the unpaid balance of the Mercurio Declaration of Due YOU SHOULD CONTACT A Trustee disclaims any liabili- NO. 4348-014-012 From secured by said Deed of rower to avoid foreclosure. obligation secured by the Diligence CA Civil Code LAWYER. A public auction ty for any incorrectness of information which the Trust, with interest thereon, ASAP# 2967353 property to be sold and rea- Section 2923.5 (c) I, the sale to the highest bidder for the street address and other Trustee deems reliable, but as provided in said note(s), 01/23/2009, 01/30/2009, sonable estimated costs, undersigned, am an officer cash, cashier's check drawn common designation, if any, for which Trustee makes no advances, if any, under the 02/06/2009 expenses and advances at of CitiMortgage, Inc., servic- on a state or national bank, shown herein. Said sale will representation or warranty, the time of the initial publica- ing agent for the beneficiary check drawn by a state or be made, but without the street address or other NOTICE OF APPLICATION tion of the Notice of Sale is of a Deed of Trust encum- federal credit union, or a covenant or warranty, common designation of the $722,387.99. The beneficiary bering real property located check drawn by a state or express or implied, regard- above described property is FOR POLICE PERMIT under said Deed of Trust at 2769 Deep Canyon Dr, federal savings and loan ing title, possession, or purported to be 1160 SAN heretofore executed and Beverly Hills, CA 90210 association, or savings encumbrances, to pay the YSIDRO DR. BEVERLY Notice is hereby given that application has been delivered to the undersigned executed by Lawrence M. association, or savings bank remaining principal sum of HILLS, CA 90210. Said made to the Board of Police Commissioners for a a written Declaration of Shultz as grantor/mort- specified in Section 5102 of the note(s) secured by said property is being sold for the permit to conduct a MASSAGE BUSINESS Default and Demand for gagor(s) and borrower(s), the Financial Code and Deed of Trust, with interest purpose of paying the obli- Sale, and a written Notice of and I declare as follows in authorized to do business in thereon, as provided in said gations secured by said Name of Applicant: Default and Election to Sell. support of the filing of the this state, will be held by the Note(s), advances, if any, Deed of Trust, including fees SBEHG 465 S. La Cienega, LLC The undersigned caused Notice of Sale: 1. A Notice duly appointed trustee. The under the terms of said and expenses of sale. The said Notice of Default and of Default pursuant to sale will be made, but with- Deed of Trust, fees, charges total amount of the unpaid Doing Business As: Election to Sell to be record- California Civil Code out covenant or warranty, and expenses of the Trustee principal balance, interest SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills ed in the county where the Section 2924 was filed prior expressed or implied, and of the trusts created by thereon, together with rea- Located At: real property is located. FOR to September 6, 2008 and a regarding title, possession, said Deed of Trust, for the sonably estimated costs, 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMA- Notice of Rescission of said or encumbrances, to satisfy amount reasonably estimat- expenses and advances at TION PLEASE CALL: Notice of Default has not the obligation secured by ed to be: $247,334.71 The the time of the initial publica- NATIONWIDE POSTING & been filed 2. Pursuant to said Deed of Trust. The beneficiary under said Deed tion of the Notice of Any person desiring to protest the Issuance of this PUBLICATION, INC. 3350 California Civil Code undersigned Trustee dis- of Trust heretofore executed Trustee's Sale is permit shall make a written protest before 02/27/09 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, Section 2923.5(c), as a pre- claims any liability for any and delivered to the under- $109,660.34. WE ARE to the LOS ANGELES POLICE COMMISSION 150 SUITE 202, CAMERON requisite to the filing of a incorrectness of the property signed a written Declaration ATTEMPTING TO COL- North Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 PARK, CA 95682 (530) 672- Notice of Sale under address or other common of Default and Demand for LECT A DEBT, AND ANY 3033, www.nationwidepost- California Civil Code designation, if any, shown Sale, and a written Notice of INFORMATION WE Upon receipt of written protests, protesting persons ing.com NDEx West L.L.C. Section 2924(f): [X] herein. TRUSTOR:JOHN Default and Election to Sell. OBTAIN WILL BE USED will be notified of date, time and place for hearing. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT CitiMortgage, Inc., has con- PHILIP SANSONE, A SIN- The undersigned caused FOR THAT PURPOSE. COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING tacted the borrower to GLE MAN Recorded said Notice of Default and SALE INFORMATION LINE: BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY assess the borrower’s finan- 11/9/2005 as Instrument No. Election to Sell to be record- 714-730-2727 or LOS ANGELES MUNICIPAL CODE INFORMATION OBTAINED cial situation and to explore 05-2712085 in Book , page ed in the County where the www.fideIityasap.com SEC. 103.03. PUBLIC HEARINGS. WILL BE USED FOR THAT options for the borrower to of Official Records in the real property is located. Dated: 1/15/2009 ASSET PURPOSE. NDEx West, avoid foreclosure. Or [ ] The The Board may require a public hearing prior to taking action on an office of the Recorder of Los Date: January 23, 2009 All FORECLOSURE SER- application for a permit or a renewal thereof. The Board may require L.L.C. as Authorized Agent, borrower directed Angeles County, California, Counties Trustee Service VICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE an applicant to cause to be published a notice of public hearing two BY: Ric Juarez Dated: Citimortgage, Inc. to contact Date of Sale:2/20/2009 at Company as said Trustee By Georgina Rodriguez, times at intervals of not less than five days within the 21-day period 01/29/09 NPP0133184 , a HUD-certified housing 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At Patty Reyes, Secretary Foreclosure Assistant following the filing of an application in a newspaper of general circu- 01/30/09, 02/06/09, 02/13/09 counseling agency and , a the west side of the Los 2400 West Magnolia ASAP# 2971913 lation in the district where the business is to be located or conducted. Furthermore the Board may give notice, by mail, as prescribed ————————— representative of that HUD- Angeles County Boulevard Burbank, 01/23/2009, 01/30/2009, by the Board to all property owners within three hundred feet of the Loan: 0770596278 Investor certified housing counseling Courthouse, directly facing California 91506 (818) 841- 02/06/2009 proposed business. No: 17557927 Other: agency, was contacted to Norwalk Blvd., 12720 2680 ASAP# 2981005 ————— 3811742 TS#: 08-76852 assess the borrower’s finan- Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, 01/30/2009, 02/06/2009, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S The Board shall cause to be posted a suitable public notice at the A.P.N. 4382-003-029 cial situation and to explore 02/13/2009 location where the business is to be conducted. The applicant shall California Property Address SALE Trustee Sale No.:08- bear all expense involved in mailing, printing, publishing and posting NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S options for the borrower to is purported to be: 8714 ————————— 01977-5 Loan No.: such notice. (Amended by Ord. No. 137, 649, Eff, 1/6/69.) SALE UNDER DEED OF avoid foreclosure. Or [ ], HOLLYWOOD BOULE- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S 40539637 TSG No.: TRUST YOU ARE IN who was contacted to VARDWEST HOLLYWOOD, SALE Trustee's Sale No. E833924 APN: 5529-001- (a) Notice-Contents. Such public notices shall conform to rules and DEFAULT UNDER A DEED assess the borrower’s finan- California 90069-0000 APN CA-BC-083645 YOU ARE 090 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT regulations adopted by the Board and shall be designed to inform the OF TRUST, DATED cial situation and to explore IN DEFAULT UNDER A public as to the nature of the business to be engaged in its location, #: 5558-010-002 The total UNDER A DEED OF TRUST the name or names of the applicant or applicants, the time of the 03/17/2004, UNLESS YOU options for the borrower to amount secured by said DEED OF TRUST DATED DATED October 6, 2006. public hearing and the right of persons objecting to be heard. TAKE ACTION TO PRO- avoid foreclosure. Or [ ], the instrument as of the time of 11/30/2006. UNLESS YOU UNLESS YOU TAKE (Amended Ord. No. 134, 317, Eff. 6/2/67.) TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT borrower’s advisor, who was initial publication of this TAKE ACTION TO PRO- ACTION TO PROTECT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC contacted to assess the bor- notice is $885,995.00, which TECT YOUR PROPERTY, YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY (b) Protests by Interested Persons. Any interested person may file SALE. IF YOU NEED AN rower’s financial situation written protests or objections any time before or at the hearing on includes the total amount of IT MAY BE SOLD AT A BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC such application, The Board shall give consideration to all such EXPLANATION OF THE and to explore options for the unpaid balance (includ- PUBLIC SALE. iF YOU SALE. IF YOU NEED AN protests in reaching a decision on such application. (Amended by NATURE OF THE PRO- that borrower to avoid fore- ing accrued and unpaid NEED AN EXPLANATION EXPLANATION OF THE Ord. No. 134, 317, Eff. 6/2/67.) CEEDING AGAINST YOU, closure. Or [ ], the borrow- interest) and reasonable OF THE NATURE OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO- BHC/255788 • Published 02/06/09 & 02/13/09 YOU SHOULD CONTACT A er’s advisor, whose repre- estimated costs, expenses, PROCEEDING AGAINST CEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, 30 BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009

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Smart, Cheerful Female BEVERLY HILLS WILSHIRE BLVD EXPERIENCED SMALL OFFICE YOU CAN GET AN Senior Care Services SEEKING/ LOW 4-UNIT A-LIST BODY or NO RENT IN WEEKEND Character Traditional *** SUITES *** IN 10 DAYS! EXCHANGE for part- CAREGIVER Prime West Beverly Dr NO NNN (No Surgery/ Comprehensive Staffing Solutions time driving, cooking, From noon Saturday to Location. All Utilities Included. and/or companion Must Lease Now! 8am Monday, live-in. 2-Townhouse Style exercise/injections) of California (CSSC) for elderly. Pet care Call 713/266-1444 Caregiver, personal Hardwood floors, sep. also. Non-smoker. dng rm., crown molding ————— Amazing New Excellent References. grooming, companion One Month Your one stop shop for all your senior care $1,795,000 "Lipo-Dissolver" Joyce : 323/336-1990 & drive to social events 310/202-9166 x.401 FREE RENT services. We are there for you when and functions. 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MARKET RATE! your existing family.” Karen Ogron/Keller Williams TO GET IN • Reasonable Rates • Is Looking For a Call Ray: Stephen: 310/650-2112 SHAPE? Call us today for a complementary client Full-Time Accountant/ ————— 310/274-7988 Let Michael, British assessment to ensure the most appropriate 323/717-1862 Receptionist. ————— Boxing Champion and 20-UNITS WANTED BEVERLY HILLS and cost effective plan for you or your Mon.-Fri. • 8:30-5:30pm Personal Trainer loved one. In Santa Monica. Furnished office space Help You Look $16/Hour I have a Buyer for lease, suitable for and Feel Great! We hire CNAs, CHHAs, and Caregivers HOME/HOSPITAL Call: 310/551-5436 SEEKING Property Consultation, Certified Nutritionist ————— in this area. If you Counselling, auditions. with Great References *******CARE******* www.comprehensivecenter.com CROSSING GUARDS want to sell call: 120 Sqft. $1,133/MO. “Will Guarantee Results” Call 310-651-6403 Now hiring in Call Eric 310/838-3944 ***LIVE IN / OUT*** Suzanne Einhorn-Agt ask for Renee Henry Beverly Hills Part-time Coldwell Banker-Beverly Hills 323/528-8206 [email protected] school days only. [email protected] 1125 S. Beverly Drive #425 • LA, CA 90035 310/405-2715 50 Experienced caregivers Seniors welcome. No INSURED / BONDED ————— PROFESSIONAL (CNA’s and HHA’s) experience necessary PRIME BEVERLY HILLS 208 OFFICE 14 x 9 Sq.Ft. SERVICES Immediate openings For seniors needing 866/461-7150 BUSINESS corner of Wilshire & For Sale Beverly Drive. Window companions, drive ————— overlooking Wilshire Bl. PET SITTING INTERNATIONAL CO. $1,100 / MO. to doctors, prepare meals, $ NEEDS HELP $ DAYS ONLY! 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For Lease The Roberts Companies 323/655-2622 24/hr. cell: 310/990-0326 boxes, organizing CD’s 310/829-1700 BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE • Caregivers & Video tapes and Great paying positions ***BARRISTER*** • Companions sorting tax documents. available throughout EXECUTIVE SUITES CENTURY $35 Per Hour Los Angeles, Hancock BEVERLY HILLS PARK EAST • CNA • CHHA email to: Judithsmail Park, Beverly Hills, CENTURY CITY COMPLETELY @earthlink.net Bel Aire, Pacific SANTA MONICA REMODELED • Live-In / Live-Out Palisades and San • High Speed Internet (No Pictures Please) 1 BDRM. + 1BATH Fernando Valley. • Mail Boxes Bonded & Insured ————— New granite counter Good Company. 2-PERSON RESIDENT Please call • Conference Rooms Licensed • Fully Screened Great People. • Voice Mail tops and all new We provide in-home care and MANAGEMENT TEAM (323)692-3692 companionship to help you Professional appearance. • Phone Service with appliances, marble remain independent and Small complex, Reception and more bathrooms, recess 310.859.0440 happy at home. www.exehomecare.com Beverly Hills area. Temporary, full/part time lights, wood floors. If you need help and would like Management/ Offices with B.H. address $495,000 a free in-home assessment bhcourier.com Maintenance experience. Call Judy at: GLORICE SOMEKH BBB RN please call us at: Fax Resume: 310/279-5100 AAA Rated on Staff 310.278.1322 310/203-0422 323-932-8700 310/829-2630 www.barristersuites.com CLASSIFIEDS BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 32 BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS 270 Condominiums & Townhouse

5,383 SQ.FT. ONE LEVEL MANSION IN THE SKY

4-BEDROOM, 4.5-BATH PENTHOUSE

OFFERED FOR SALE AT $4,250,000

OR FOR LEASE AT $26,000/MO.

The largest and most luxurious single story penthouse on the Wilshire Corridor. Stunningly beautiful condominium estate at the full service Wilshire Manning with hardwood, parquet, and marble floors, high-end appliances, and jet-liner views of the ocean and Century City. The ultimate in luxury, complete with art gallery, display cabinets, 6 balconies, formal dining and breakfast rooms, huge den and living room, sauna, his and her walk-in closets, tempera- ture controlled wine storage room, and gourmet kitchen. Full broker cooperation.

10660 Wilshire Blvd., #1804, Los Angeles, Ca. 90024 Broker/Owner Les Zador 818.995-9448 or 818.939-4520

California 419 N. OAKHURST DRIVE Beautifully Renovated Dreaming ® Century City Top Floor Unit 2 +Office+2.5 2 BEDROOMS + $1,525,000 3 FULL BATHS No Expense Spared! For Sale: $849,000 Picturesque Setting. Corner • City, Ocean For Lease: $4,400/MO. & Garden Views! Included is a brand new kitchen with marelous gran- 2+2 • $740,000 ite countertops as well as new custom kitchen cabinets Century Towers! and stainless-steel appliances. Elegant hardwood Awesome City+Mtn. floors run throughout the unit along with an open and Views! X-Large Balcony. spacious floor plan. The unit includes a fireplace in the living room as well as a wet bar and a breakfast bar in 1+1 • $599,000 the kitchen. There is also a balcony overlooking the Century Towers! Awesome Views, City+ pool. Owner is motivated to sell and the prices are flexible. All offers will be considered. Mtns., X-Large Balcony. Quietest Side of Bldg. Please contact owner directly: 323/972- 9577 • 323/933- 1210 2+2 • $589,000 2 Extra Large Patios! 300sf. Patio off Liv. Rm., 160sf. Patio off Bdrm., BEVERLY HILLS CENTURY Lovely Garden Setting 2 Bdrm. + 2 Baths PARK EAST $850,000 COMPLETELY 2+2 • $549,000 Century Towers! REMODELED Lowest Priced in Bldg. CENTURY CITY 1 BDRM. + 1BATH Ocean+Greenbelt Views With Full Amenities New granite counter 1 +1 • $399,000 3 Pools, 4 Tennis Courts Century Park East 6 Exercise Rooms, 3 Spas. tops and all new Manhattan Style Views! appliances, marble Opportunity Knocks! 2 Bd + 2 Ba • 2nd Floor • DIANA COOK • Renovated in 2007 bathrooms, recess Specializing, Residing Easy To Show. $865,000 lights, wood floors. and Investing in Century City! $495,000 Coldwell Banker • B.H. GLORICE SOMEKH GLORICE SOMEKH • 310/203-8333 • [email protected] 310/203-0422 310/203-0422 BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS CLASSIFIEDS RENTALS BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 33

270 280 415 425 425 Condominiums REAL ESTATE SERVICES Rooms Houses Houses & Townhouse For Rent For Rent For Rent

SANTA MONICA Ready to Buy Your Beach Home? • Ocean Front • HOTEL BEVERLY HILLS, ALDEN DR. DEL FLORES Deluxe 2+2 Condo MANHATTAN BEACH Small House 2 BED 1 BATH • Prime Location • ****** Remodeled kitchen & laundry Corner Ocean/Montana Luxury Homes and Estates $395 & Up Weekly. Small covered patio in back 409 N.Crescent Dr. Very Expensive Experienced • Professional • Discreet Lease $2,600/MO. Beverly Hills Remodel. Great Bldg. RE/MAX Marquee Partners Call Gail (Agt.) 310-927-1388 310/274-5115 www.LARealtyInfo.com $1,750,000 • Low HOA Manhattan Beach Office Bkr.: 310/451-5099 www.hoteldelflores.com ————— ————— [email protected] BRENTWOOD BEVERLY HILLS ————— Denise X. Lavell 418 HOME FOR LEASE North Of Wilshire CENTURY CITY ADJ 310.569.9491 6 Bdrm + Maid + Ofc. Completely Remodeled. RENTAL 4 BDRM, 4 BATH 3+3 Home • BeachGirlRealty.com Beautiful views of $5,500/Lease. SERVICES New hardwood floors, +New Construction Condos landscaped trees. new granite kitchen & Below Builders Cost. $8,500/MO. new marble bathrooms, OPEN Sun. • 1-4pm 300 LOOKING FOR A (1 or 2 year lease) new heating/AC system. 10390 LA GRANGE AV. HOME OR CONDO Available April 15th Approx. 2,300 Sq.ft. Pool 1 HOUSES FOR SALE 2+2 /2 • hrwd. flrs. In Beverly Hills, Call Suzanne (Agt) 2 Guesthouses with $715,000 - $759,000 Century City or in 310/405-2715 shower and bathrooms. Lisa Sherman • Bkr. the Westside Area? $7,200/MO. ————— Call 310/880-7400 310/724-7000 x-1851 Beautifully Remodeled Beverly Hills Home BEVERLY HILLS ————— I CAN SHOW YOU Doheny No. of Wilshire KELEMEN WESTWOOD REAL ESTATE 309 DOHENY DRIVE EVERYTHING! 3+2•$5,950 SPACIOUS HOME (310) 966-0900 Call Suzanne (Agt) L.R., fireplace, din. rm., 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH all listings are on GORGEOUS 2-STORY Rodeo Realty cooks kitchen-brkfst nook, $3,600/MO. centurycityliving.com With hardwood floors, SPANISH BEAUTY 310/405-2715 new ss appl., w/d, a/c, This Weeks Listings 2 fireplaces, jacuzzi, 4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH wood flrs., lrg. closets & yard. covered garage, pool CENTURY PARK EAST 818/788-8131 washer and dryer, For sale : 2,150,000 1 Bed-1 Bath, Quiet Corner Cell: 310/880-5156 central air. No Pets. For rent: 8,500/MO. 425 Hardwood Floors, Large ————— Call 310/474-4915 Balcony. $497,500 Houses Completely remodeled. Grand, hi-ceiling front entry w/beautifully tiled stair- *BEVERLY HILLS* 2 Bed, 2 Bath case & iron chandelier. Brand-new hardwood floors throughout w/matching For Rent OLD SPANISH 435 Hardwood Floors base & crown moldings. Custom paint on walls to accent the unique style of the 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Large Balcony Furnished Quiet Location house. Brand-new kit w/custom cabinets, granite countertops, oversized center BEVERLY HILLS ****HOUSE**** $550,000 island & stainless steal appliances. Large master bedroom w/beautiful new Backyard w/fruit trees, Apartment master bath w/spa tub & large walk-in closet. Lush & colorful landscaping 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Choose from two models around the property w/a gorgeous pool & spa. Plenty of parking space. All SPANISH HOME appliances. BHUSD. 1 Bed, Den, 2 Baths No pets. $2,800/MO. Panoramic Unobstructed offers will be considered the owner is very motivated to sell or rent. 340 S. MAPLE DRIVE CENTURY CITY Views High Floor or 1 yr min. lease. Discount for 2170 Century Park East Penthouse ********* longer lease/great credit. $659,000-$1,100,000 Central air and heat, ****** hardwood floors, large Call 310/777-5223 Spacious LE PARC ————— 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath “TRUSTEE SALE” BEVERLY HILLS 407 living & Dining rooms, BEVERLY HILLS 2 Bed-Office-2.5 Baths 8701 Clifton Way Grassy yard, 2-car Cool, Contemporary Garden Chateau, Gated Storage & Garage ON STANLEY DRIVE Furnished Condo. Community, Total ~ Spanish ~ garage. $4,995/MO. For Rent 2 BD., 1 BA. HOME 19th floor of high-rise. Renovation, Granite, 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath BEVERLY VISTA SCHOOL Hardwoods • $1,750,000 With all new appliances, Highly desirable 1,741sf./VN, 5,500sf. lot ******* Large yard, pets ok. corner unit with CENTURY TOWERS $1,150,000 STEVE GELLER 2 Condo Package Beverly Hills Storage B.H. School District. 2-balconies. 3 Bed, 3 Baths OPEN Sun. • 1-4pm Coldwell Banker $2,600/MO. Awesome Views. High Floor • Listing Agt. / Owner • 221 South Beverly Dr. 310/922-2141 Call 310/641-5804 $3,400/Mo. Unobstructed Views 323/309-2311 310/777-6237 Total Renovation Tel: 310-275-6263 ————— Call: 310/553-0276 Hardwood & Granite ————— BEVERLY HILLS Large Balconies 249 S. PALM DR. New 2-story $2,785,000 407 1 440 We Are Right Next-Door Beverly Hills • 5Bdrm. + 4 /2 Bath Garage & + Guesthouse. CENTURY HILL • Storage rooms from 50 to 27,000 Sq. Ft. $8,000/Mo. Apartment 4 Bed 5 Baths Storage Granite counter tops For Rent 2,900 sq. ft Penthouse • Automated record management system 2-Story Mediterranean Hardwood floors. One Level + Loft. Renovated 6 Bdrm.+6 Bath+Guest $6,900/Month Two Terraces, 3 car parking • Competitive pricing Call: 323/525-1750 Trustee Sale $1,800,000 ————— • Private rooms Newer Home. Hrwd., pool+ PARK MAPLE Heated Pools, Sundeck, SANTA MONICA hot tub, garage. Vacant. ————— Tennis, Doorman, BEL AIR adj. APARTMENTS Houseman, Gardens & 427 Montana Ave. OPEN Sun. • 1-4pm Views from Mulholland 404 N. MAPLE DR Lawns, Security Staff, Also for Sale. Motivated. 1 Switchboard, Saunas, ******* 3 + 2 / 2 • $5,595 Business Center Storage 415 415 310/617-0644 Totally Renovated BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 Designer Home. **Now Available** CENTURY PARK EAST Space ————— Rooms Rooms Gourmet Viking kitch., CENTURY TOWERS SUNSET PLAZA Spacious 2 Bd, 2 Ba PARK PLACE Available for Rent. For Rent For Rent dining & family rms., CENTURY HILL 1930’s Showplace LE PARC Close to Beach. lrg. fireplace, hrwd., pool. Recently remodeled CENTURY WOODS For 310/393-3547 French Normandy 818/705-3277 Lease ————— 3 Bdrm. Top Flr. with hardwood flooring See our Ad Sec. 440 ————— Furnished Room w/ ROOM FOR RENT ————— Attached Full Bath. Penthouse • $3,650 PRIME BEVERLY HILLS fireplace, washer/dryer 1 Block from In Beverly HIlls Den+office, sundeck, SCHOOL DISTRICT and secure parking. hardwood flrs., high 3+2.5 Ranch Style Home Beverly Hills. Great move-in special Pocket Listings Close to Century City ceilings, central air, Living, dining, family room Separate entrance. Large Bank Owned Properties deco kitchen, laundry, Wood/carpet flooring, Call for appointment backyard. Includes utilities $850/MO. W/D hook-ups, friendly www.LARealtyInfo.com 2-car parking. backyard, 2 car garage, 310/285-9959 & parking. $900/Mo. Private Room & Bath • 310/936-8986 Gail Bensimon gardener incl. $4,300/Mo. Or visit our web site Call Ingrid at: • 310/614-9593 310-927-1388 136 N. Carson Dr. 310/927-5870 Call 310/286-0396 Pics @ artdecoapts.com Call 310/657-4798 parkmapleapts.com Keller Williams Realty, Beverly Hills ————— CLASSIFIEDS BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 34 BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS

————— ————— ————— 2 1/2 Blocks West of Century City ————— ————— LOW MOVE-IN! **BEVERLY HILLS** WEST L.A. = BRENTWOOD = In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 10316 Missouri Avenue 8725 Clifton Way 11305 Graham Pl. 417 S. Barrington Av. 2 Bedrooms & Den / Dining Room 170 N. Crescent Dr. • 1 Bdrm.+ 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 1 “THE MISSION” 2 Bdrm.+2 /2 Bath 2 Baths. 1st Floor Duplex Approx. 1600 sf 51 Den+2 Bath • Spacious, Intercom entry, 2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Large & Bright Updated • PRIME CONDITION • • WESTWOOD • Hrwd. flrs., pool, controlled *GRANDGHOST OPENING*WRITING ******* dishwasher, on-sight kitch. w/ island+granite, (310) 279-1827 • (310) 277-9333 Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk- laundry & parking. access, laundry facility, prkg. pool, a/c, balcony, wet in closet, intercom entry, Close to Brentwood Village. bar, laundry rm., prkg., L.A.’s Finest, Most Close to Schools. ————— laundry fac., elevator, prkg. 310/902-1230 • 310/440-5051 • intercom entry, elevator. ————— Luxurious Apt. Rental. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE Lrg Sundeck. Close to PRIME BEV. HILLS BEVERLY HILLS drm’s+ ath’s SHORT-TERM LEASE AVAIL. shops & restaurants. 218 S. Tower Dr. 2 B 2 B Close to restaurants, ————— Like Private Penthouse Single 6-Month Lease Avail. shopping & transportation. ————— == WESTWOOD == 310/864-0544 with gorgeous views. WESTWOOD SHORT-TERM LEASE AVAIL. Old World Charm! ****** • 310/724-8910 • 10905 Ohio Ave. Unique and Spacious Every Extra Luxury: 550 Veteran Ave. ————— Bright, secured bldg., Short-term lease avail. 2 + 2 • 1 + 1 1 Bedroom upper with intercom entry, laundry custom cabinets, granite 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath WEST L.A. gorgeous views, crown ————— Single • Bright, 1628 Westgate Ave. facility. Close to countertops, stone entry, HOLLYWOOD molding, hardwood Spacious, microwave, dishwasher, Controlled restaurants & shopping. 1769- Sycamore Av. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath floors, etc... No Pets pool, health club, spa. 1775 intercom entry, on-sight access, balcony, pool, 2 Bd.+2 Ba.+Balcony 323/651-2598 • Close to UCLA • Bachelor • Single laundry, on-sight parking. By appointment only ————— Controlled access, elevator, laundry fac., prkg. Bright, intercom entry, Call 310/273-3300 • WESTWOOD • 1350 S. Midvale Ave. laundry facility. Very close to UCLA Close To U.C.L.A. on-sight, prkg., on- sight laundry facility. ————— 10933 Rochester Ave. L.A., 90024 Utilities Included. & Westwood Village. 310/477-6856 NEW LUXURY APTS 310/820-1810 • Jr. Executive • Contact Mgr.: Short-Term Lease Avail. 310/208-5166 Short Term Lease Avail. Adjacent Bev. Hills Spacious, balcony, a/c, SHORT TERM LEASE AVAIL. • 310/864-0319 • 323/851-3790 SHORT TERM LEASE AVAIL. ————— 124 N. Orlando Ave. fireplace, pool, controlled Close to Everything. ————— access, laundry fac., prkg. ————— ————— BRENTWOOD SANTA MONICA ******* *BRENTWOOD* ————— • WESTWOOD • 11730 Sunset Blvd. SPACIOUS Close To U.C.L.A. BRENTWOOD 808 4th St. 2 BDRMS + 2 BATHS 519 S. Barrington Ave. 672 Kelton Ave. 1+1+Balcony • Jr. Exec. 1 Bdrm.+Den+1 Bath 310/473-5061 11933 Darlington Ave. With private elevator SHORT TERM LEASE AVAIL. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath. X-St. Strathmore Rooftop pool, 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath to each units. Crown ————— Bright unit. dish- • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • deck, gym, central air, Lrg. fireplace, dishwasher, molding, hardwood flrs. +++++++++++++++++ intercom entry, elevator, prkg., • BRENTWOOD • washer, On-site laundry, Controlled access, elevator, intercom entry, gas fireplaces, walk-in 120 Granville Ave. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath pool. Close to Beach. parking. Close to parking, laundry facility. on-sight laundry, parking. closets, granite kitchen • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • Stove, on-sight 310/393-3547 1 Brentwood Village. Close to U.C.L.A. BRENTWOOD &U.C.L.A. CLOSE w/service porch, balconies 2+Den+1 /2+Balcony+Patio laundry & parking. Short Term Lease Avail. 310/208-3085 ~ 310/476-3824 ~ washer/dryer hook-up, Sunny & Bright. Spacious 310/472-8915 310/473-1509 ————— and garage parking. kitch., A/C, heated pool, inter- Short-Term Lease Avail. Short Term Lease Avail. • BRENTWOOD • Short-Term Lease Avail. Short Term Lease Avail. Call 818/880-1877 com entry, on-sight laundry, ————— ————— 125 N. Barrington Av. or 818/266-9387 prkg. Close to Everything. ————— ————— Newly Remodeled WESTWOOD BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. WESTWOOD ————— 323/823-3100 CULVER CITY 1380 Midvale Ave. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 1409 Midvale Ave. 120 S. Swall Dr. WEST L.A. ————— 3830 Vinton Ave. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Upscale, Bright, SANTA MONICA 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • Single • • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Gorgeous & Spacious. 1415 Brockton Ave. • SINGLE • • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • 2600 Virginia Ave. A/C, pool, intercom A/C, lrg. liv. rm., intercom With Pool, balcony, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 3 Pool, sauna, intercom Central air, pool, elevator, . + 2 Bath Lrg. 3 Bd.+1 /4 Ba. entry, laundry facility, entry, on-sight laundry, prkg. central air, fireplace, 2 Bdrm entry, on-site laundry, prkg. controlled access, on- Newly Remodeled. Stove, dishwasher, on- Close to Cedars-Sinai, stove, elevator, sight laundry, parking. elevator, parking. Utilities Included. sight laundry, parking. Patio, stove, on-sight shops & transportation. intercom entry, parking. laundry, parking. Close Close to school, freeway Close to U.C.L.A. ~~~~~310/841-2367 310/597-9750 Close to U.C.L.A. Close to shopping. to shops & restaurants. & transportation. 310/478-8616 310/473-1509 • 424/832-3667 • Short-Term Lease Avail. Short-term lease avail. 310/312-3037 310/453-2267 Short-Term Lease Avail. SHORT TERM LEASE AVAIL. SHORT-TERM LEASE AVAIL. APARTMENTS FOR RENT BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 35 BEVERLY HILLS ~ WESTWOOD ~ **CENTURY CITY** LARGE 3 BD + 2.5 BA 10992 Ashton Ave. 2220 S. Beverly Glen PRIME BEVERLY HILLS DUPLEX UPPER LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Just renovated with • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • 2+1 $2,800 Intercom entry, elevator, central air/heat, washer Almont & Clifton Wy. • 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. • LIVE IN LUXURY! on-sight laundry, parking. and dryer hook up. Lrg brt w / newer kitchen Close to UCLA & Lots of Open floor plan with stove, micro, Beautiful & Spacious Westwood Village. Character & Charm! slate, granite, traver- dishw, crpt, balcony, 310/479-8977 Alcove fireplace, fridge, 2 + Fam. Rm + 2.5 tine, stainless steel laundry hookup, appliances, swimming 1 enclosed garage. SHORT TERM LEASE AVAIL. laundry facility, gated BEVERLY HILLS ADJ ————— parking, intercom pool, 2 parking space 310/275-9021 $4,000/MO. 449 S. Le Deoux Rd. BEVERLY HILLS entry and more. & controlled access. ————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • • 310/552-8064 • Quality design in newer bldg. Master w/ walk in Unit #207 $3,395/MO. Gorgeous unit, central air, SPACIOUS 3+2 Rooftop jacuzzi with closet, marble spa-like bath w/steam shower and lrg. balcony, pool, elevator, large tub. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appli- Contact David (Mgr) at 310/271-5923 Large living area, break- on-site laundry, intercom entry. panoramic city views. ances and Breakfast room, washer/dryer in unit. 3 fast room, charming SHORT-TERM LEASE AVAIL. Short-term lease avail. parking spaces. Concierge M-F 8am-6pm. Secure master bedroom with 320 N. La Peer Dr. ————— bldg. Rooftop sundeck with BBQ, gym, sauna, con- LUXURIOUS CONDO balcony and view. Very • 310/728-6895 • SANTA MONICA ference room and recreation lounge. Prime Beverly Hills clean, A/C, stove, CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING. 427 Montana Ave. 200 N. SWALL DRIVE dishwasher, oven wet bar & refrigerator lots of ————— • SINGLE • 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BRENTWOOD Quiet neighborhood. Approx. 1,500 sq. ft. sunlight and closet space 11666 Goshen Ave. Hardwood floors, ————— Pool, jacuzzi, sauna, new modern fitness rm, new hardwood floors, Single + 1 Bath Controlled access, BEVERLY HILLS BRENTWOOD 24 hour security, valet parking, large balcony, 3 car garage parking Loft + 1.5 Bath garage, laundry facility. 430 N. OAKHURST DR Newly Remodeled A/C, washer/dryer, new paint & light fixtures, located In the heart of 1 side-by-side garage parking w/extra storage. 1 Bd.+Den+1 /4 Ba. Close to Beach. Spacious Penthouse LA- Across from BH Spacious 3 + 2.5 Available Immediately! • $3,300/MO. Great Neighborhood Central air, fireplace, patio, 310/393-3547 2Bd+2.5Ba with view controlled access, pool, Short-term lease avail. Condo For Lease. Call 415/290-6244 3 Unit Building. Secured building, sepa- 310/435-0490 or 310/286-1676 $2,750/MO. elevator, prkg., laundry fac. New bldg. hardwood 310/312-9871 ————— rate master suite with By Appointment Only Short Term Lease Avail. North of Burton Way walk-in closet, stainless floors, elevator opens ————— ————— Day 310/657-4623 1 Blk. East of Doheny ————— steel appliances, 2 to unit. $4,000/MO. ULTRA LUX *Open House* Eve 310/854-0623 1 BEDROOM in B.H. Triangle BEVERLY HILLS ADJ side-by-side parking. BEVERLY HILLS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Clean, bright, nice size Call Fariba (Agt) 2+2 & 1+1 • $3,200 & Up $4,900/MO. OLD WORLD CHARM 2nd floor. Hardwood apartments. Swimming 310/600-1314 New Units next to Park. 327 N. SWALL DRIVE ————— Call 310/498-1877 floors, laundry room pool, laundry facilty Controlled access, cooks Stop By Anytime 9-6 BEVERLY HILLS and parking space. ————— kitchen, beautiful bathrms, 1 and gated garage. ————— 2-Story • 2Bd + 1 /4 Ba. 8731 CLIFTON WAY Call 310/600-6287 BEVERLY HILLS w/d in units, a/c, lrg. balconies. Call 310/276-9871 BEVERLY HILLS in small courtyard bldg. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH ————— **Great Views** On South Maple Dr. 818/788-8131 BEVERLY HILLS ————— Very Spacious & Bright Cell: 310/880-5156 HW flrs, cent. air/heat, Lower duplex. 1800 sf 2000+sf. Granite kitchen. PRIME LOCATION BEVERLY HILLS 2 Bd + Den + 2.5 Ba. ————— 2 car garage, W/D in with hardwood floors 1 Blk from Rodeo Dr. 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. 3 walk-in clsts + 3 add'l. Penthouse Apartment unit, private patio and BEVERLY HILLS and stainless-steel On Charleville Blvd. 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. clsts. Washer/Dryer. Ctrl. with 2 decks, wet bar, 303 N. La Peer Dr. balcony, walk-in closets, Spacious 1 Bd, 1 Ba. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. a/c-heat. Private Patio. private elevator entrance 2+2+Den • $3,200 no pets. $3,095/MO. appliances. Backyard. Large windows, plenty 2 parking, in secured BRIGHT & SPACIOUS LIVING. Newly Remodeled. Call 323/653-7822 $2,800/MO. of closets, marble top Rooftop pool w/ deck. building. $3,800/MO. Elevator, intercom entry, **Best Street in B.H.** Call 310/385-7188 No pets. Top flr., very bright ————— Call 310/277-6377 kitchen counters, all 1,700sf. corner unit. on-site laundry, parking. $4,900/MO. ~ WESTWOOD ~ ————— appliances & parking. Balcony, marble entry, Must See! Call B.H. School District. 4 New Luxurious 310/471-2737 granite counters, new Seta 310/550-1295 310/435-3693 CONDOS FOR RENT! ————— *BEVERLY HILLS* beautiful plush carpet. 1 2+2 /2 • $3,000 & Up ————— ————— Short Term Lease Avail. B.H. SPANISH DUPLEX 310/276-5837 BRENTWOOD FRENCH CHATEAU Hrwd. flrs.+carpet, 3-prkg. BEVERLY HILLS ————— 429 S. Bedford Dr. 11931 Goshen Ave. 342 N. PALM DR. ————— Near UCLA. Pets ok. Spacious 2 Bd + 2 Ba WILSHIRE *** BEL AIR *** With tiles & hardwood ***** CORRIDOR Upper 3+2 • $4,300 2 BEDROOM + DEN + 1517 Bentley Ave. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Updated kitch.+baths. IDEAL FOR 4 OR floors, laundry in unit 10530-10540 2.5 BATHROOM MORE STUDENTS. 310/597-6507 Patio, Sundeck, built-in Hrwd., liv. rm. w/ fire- and enclosed garage. Wilshire Bl. Private first floor with 2 UNITS AVAILABLE ————— Open Sunday 1-4 appliances, on-sight place, central air, laundry laundry, parking. • Single • large enclosed patio. 4 BD + 3 BA. Each GREAT LOCATION 438 N. Palm Drive inside, 2-car garage, garden. 310/207-1965 • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • granite kitchen, marble w/balcony & garden. BEVERLY HILLS $2,700/MO. Maryanne: 213/910-5937 Call 310/595-9599 SHORT-TERM LEASE AVAIL. • 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • floors, jacuzzi tub with $3,200/MO. per unit 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. singersales.com Includes all utilities. ————— ————— Luxury Living w/ valet, steam shower. Deluxe ********* WEST ————— ***** L.A. pool, gym, elevator, etc. $3,600/MO. Lrg. 1 Bdrm. Penthouse 1433 Armacost Ave. BEVERLY HILLS Also Office Space $2,200/Month • PRIME • Call: 310/470-4474 By appointment only BEVERLY HILLS 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 457 N. Oakhurst Dr For Lease in West LA W/ private roof garden/patio. ————— Avail. approx 02/15 Spacious & Large, ***** Spacious 2+Den+2 Call 310/557-6402 Completely remodeled, Bright & Spacious. 2314 CENTURY HILL Completely Remodeled Duplex. 1800sf each 818/679-6747 ————— central air, . Elegant 2+2 • $2,695 Upper, balcony, on-sight LEASE COUNTRY BEVERLY HILLS laundry, parking. Upper • $4,250/MO. (No Calls after 7 PM) bldg., marble lobby, inter- Elegant & luxurious bldg. CLUB LIVING Prime Location Marble lobby, granite 310/312-3037 Lower • $3,950/MO. 2 Bdrm.+Den+2 Bath com, gated garage. No pets. Elegant Corner ————— counters, central air, ————— Just remodeled, large Upgraded Unit. Large 310/550-1248 Price Negotiable Townhouse w/Views, BEVERLY HILLS intercom entry, gated BRENTWOOD private yard, on quiet 272 S. Rexford Dr. & Spacious. Separate ————— garage. No pets. 3 bd., 3.5 ba’s, den, 1 kitchen with breakfast 1 Blk. from Century City 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. 904-908 Granville Av. street, garage parking. 2 + 2 /2 Penthouse 1838 BENECIA AVE 310/550-1248 2+2 Newly Remodeled Elevator, Library Loft, Over 8,000 sf. lot. 1,800sf. New appl., carpets/ area, nice balcony, central air, lots of Large 3 + 2 Upper Fireplace, 2-balconies, sundeck, Dramatic Liv. Call 310/995-9996 blinds. Granite kitch., 2 huge wet bar, laundry facility, Rm./Huge Patio, Beaut. patios, wet bar, pool, laundry closets, secured bldg. Duplex. Modern kitchen ————— 332 N. Palm Dr. subterranean parking. rm., 2-prkg. spaces. No pets. w/dishwasher, W/D hook- ————— Kitch, 3 prkng spaces, BEVERLY HILLS $3,200/Month Near Whole Foods. 140 S. Crescent Dr. up, central air/heat, walk BEVERLY HILLS Security Complex/ $3,550/Month 310/278-9120 330 S. Spalding Dr. 310/207-1965 • • • 310/278-6225 in closet, marble baths. Short Term Lease Avail. Valet, Pool, Tennis. • • 1 • ————— 2+2 • $2,595 • 2+Den+2 / 2 • $2,850/MO. Asking: $10,000/MO. ————— IN THE HEART OF Spacious & bright. Pool. ————— $4,200 / 1 yr. lease *REMODELED* Call 310/488-4725 BRENTWOOD By Appt. Marni Shore B.H. PENTHOUSE BEVERLY HILLS Granite counters, 11640 Kiowa Ave. 1,800sf., Lrg. upper. or 805/494-3160 marble entry, dishwasher, 310/466-3469 Jacuzzi+spa in master, 419 S. Palm Dr. • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath • •••••• 4 BD, 2.5 BA $3,100 - $3,200 ————— stove, microwave, ————— hrwd. flrs., wood blinds, BEVERLYWOOD central air, gated tandem 1 Bdrm.+ 1 Bath Maple kitchen w/blt-ins Very Spacious & Bright. bright unit. 10560 WILSHIRE BL. Stainless steel appl., 3 BDRM, 1.75 BATH parking. No pets. fireplace, 2-balconies, granite counters, washer/ Completely Remodeled. Shown By Appt. Only: a/c, heated pool, 2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA. dryer, laminate wd flrs, UPPER DUPLEX elevator controlled laundry facility. Pet ok. Brand new floors, granite • 310/552-7980 • 2,100 Sq.Ft. central A/C, 2 car garage with hardwood floors, access, on-site laundry, Luxury 4-Unit Bldg. & marble counter, wet ————— 6th Flr SE corner condo w/storage, security bldg. a/c, fireplace, spa- parking. Close to • • • • • • bars, central air, huge cious, and charming. Brentwood Village, Scenic view, FP, W/D, OPEN Fri.+Sat.• 1-4pm Roof top for sunning & dining under the stars. walk-in closets, 2-prkg., Easy to see! Shops & Restaurants. Full Service Bldg. Call Soraya: bhcourier.com $3,500/MO. secured bldg. Close $2,800 / MO. • 310/826-4889 • $5,000/MO. • 310/273-6124 to shopping & dining. Short term lease avail. • 310/470-1513 Gina 310/600-2997 Call 310/995-6252 Sandy 310/474-7565 310/247-0574 APARTMENTS FOR RENT 36 BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS APARTMENTS FOR RENT BEVERLY HILLS COURIER FEBRUARY 13, 2009 BEV. HILLS BEVERLY HILLS PRIME BEVERLY HILLS 1420 BEDFORD ST. BEVERLY HILLS PRIME BEV. HILLS BEVERLY HILLS Very Unique Custom 2 +2 • $2,395 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $1,995 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Large 1 Bd+1 Bath Newly Remodeled 1-story, 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath apartment for lease New paint & carpet. Ultimate Privacy. All Balcony, laundry facili- 1 Bdrm. / $1,550/MO. Remodeled with unit remodeled, new 1 BD + DEN + 1.5 BA. New upgraded granite amenities. Spacious, upper, ty, secured garage Bright & Spacious, large recessed lights, new kitchen & bath, hrwd. APPROX 1500 SQ. FT. kitch., central air, 2-car parking. No Pets kitchen & baths, fire- central a/c, all built-ins. floors, dininng area- liv.+din. rm., new carpet/ with fireplace, hardwood garage, intercom entry. $1,850/MO. place, wet bar. Full 3-way exposure view. open plans, 3 closets, flrs.. Close to Rodeo Dr. floors/carpet, washer 1+1 • $1,695. Hrwd., Call 310/948-4449 service bldg. doorman, By Appointment: or 310/659-4471 courtyard, prkg. No pets. Wilshire/Spalding. valet, pool, spa. & dryer hookups, dish- carport, intercom entry. 323/376-2700 310/271-8842 washer, central a/c, 310/293-2205 ————— $1,695-$1,895 $4,650/MO. ————— BEVERLY HILLS 310/275-0988 ————— —————— 2 car prkg in garage, ————— BEVERLY HILLS THE GROVE AREA secured bldg, no pets. Charleville/Canon ————— BEVERLY HILLS 470 S. Bedford Dr. Charming 1 Bedroom BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Beautiful & Quiet nd $2,500/MO. *** PRIME *** 2 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 flr. Lrg. 1Bd.+2 Ba. Lower unit w/hardwood ~ Close To All ~ 1 BDRM. + 1BATH Previously owned Call 310/880-1169 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Newly remodeled, floors, dining room, 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,595 Formal dining room, by movie star. ————— parking, laundry room, Very bright. Move-in hardwood flrs, French Hardwood flrs., wet bar. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Extremely Spacious new appliances, central air, gated prkg. steps to Rodeo Drive, condition. A/C, hrwd. flrs., windows, washer and $3,250/MO. 1,900sf. •3 Bd.+2 Ba. 2 + 2 + Den/Office shops & transpotation. —————— • Lower Duplex • CLOSE TO B.H. HIGH SCHOOL. lots of closets, fridge, dryer hook-up in unit, Rarely Available No Pets $1,850/MO. stove, laundry fac., prkng. no parking, no pets. IN THE HEART OF New carpets, ceiling fans, $1,950/Mo. Negotiable Call 310/273-1079 CENTURY CITY stove & fridge. 2-car Previously Owner’s Unit 310/552-9239 OPEN Daily • Call for Appt. $1,500/MO. ————— 1 310/659-2577 2 2 Bdrm. + 2 Ba. garage, fenced backyard, Large balcony, large ————— 8746 RANGELY AVE. 8137 / Blackburn completely remodeled ————— Call 323/244-9470 hrwd. flrs., washer/dryer. closets/cabinets in 5 unit ==PRIME == WEST HOLLYWOOD garden Apartment Small pet ok. $2,300/Mo. BEVERLY HILLS 1 BEDROOM + LOFT PRIME LOCATION IN ————— $3,250/MO. 310/922-5437 building. Consider pets. 1 BATH in 4 unit bldg. BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS GEM $1,900 • 1 Bd.+2 Ba. QUIET 1 BEDROOM, —————— ————— $2,300/MO. Spacious & bright. New Lovely area near Bright, Upper Front CENTURY CITY 1 BATH UPPER 1 Bdrm. • $1,495 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ carpet & verticals, great Pacific Design Center 18th Flr. Corner Unit Call 805/969-1024 $1,800/MO. Carpet, balcony, stove Hrwd. flrs., living rm. w/ 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath closet space, sub-garage Remodeled 2 + den with condominium units Short term sub-lease. fridge and parking. French windows, high 2 balconies NE views, for lease at prkg., all electric appliances, Call 310/500-5919 $1,595/MO. ceilings, prkg., laundry recess lighting, wood flrs 1415 Rexford Drive • PRIME • laundry fac. No pets. ————— 335 N. Oakhurst Dr. facility. 8-Unit Bldg. in living, den & dining rm. $2,500-$2,900/MO. BEVERLY HILLS Owner paid a/c-heat. PRIME LOCATION Call 213/465-9333 February FREE Rent! Marble bath with spa tub & Call Jasmine 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $2,200 310/271-1651 350 N. CRESCENT DR ————— 310/858-8144 steam shower, granite Large 1 Bdrm + Den 310/920-7951 Approx. 1,200sf., newly ————— BEVERLY HILLS adj. ————— kitchen with stainless steel BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Upper unit w/balcony. Bright Front Unit appliances. $4,400/MO. ————— decorated, lots of closets, BEVERLY HILLS 1118 S. Rexford Dr. Overlooks the pool, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath controlled access/gated $1,850/MO. *KELEMEN* PENTHOUSE 2 + 2 LIKE A HOME 2 +2 • $1,900 Lots of closets, fridge, REAL ESTATE 2 Bdrm. • $2,495 bldg., all electric appliances, Large 1 Bd. w/balcony Remodeled completely 3 +2 • $2,500 Lower unit w/balcony, A/C. Secured building (310) 966-0900 New carpet & paint. laundry facility. No pets. all listings are on w/recess light, granite Light & Airy. Built-ins, underground parking. in beautiful location. counter top, hardwood flrs, Formal Din. rm., lrg. liv. Owner paid a/c-heat. a/c, lots of closets. No pets. centurycityliving.com $1,600/MO. $1,550/MO. Valet and Guest washer/dryer. $3,550/MO. rm. w/ fireplace, breakfast 310/271-1651 Quiet 6-unit building. Call 310/275-6279 Call 310/652-7829 Parking —————— rm., center hall, newer ————— 310/473-8322 kitch., garage. Nice yard. ————— or 310/266-5178 Huge Heated Pool 1836 PARNELL AVE. ~ PRIME ~ ————— *** EXCITING *** Security Staff, 2 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths 310/339-5714 CENTURY CITY BEVERLY HILLS ADJ MELROSE PLACE ————— Doorman & House- 2nd Floor $2,900 CENTURY CITY ADJ man, Switchboard ————— Luxury Remodeled Apt. 9583 ALCOTT ST. 740 N. Orlando Ave. 2nd Floor $3,200 • BEVERLY HILLS • 1 Bd + 1 Ba. + Office 1+1 FRONT UNIT Tennis, Fitness Center 1 + Spacious 2BD + 2BA 3rd Floor $3,400 2+1 /2 • $2,495/Mo. 1 Bd. 1 Ba. • $2,250 New granite counters & Elevator, gated entry & Business Center 2 Year old building, high ceilings Front, Elegant, X-large Breathtaking View! Unit with balcony, lots of NEW LISTINGS EVERY DAY appliances, hardwood parking, washer/dryer Call for latest properties with crown molding, bamboo Unit. New carpet, drapes closet space, laundry Valet, tennis pool, gym, floors, A/C, elevator, on each floor. No Pets CENTURY PARK EAST floors stainless-steel-appliances & paint. Walk-in closet, 24-hr. security, hrwd., fridge. facility, 2-car parking. gated parking & bldg. $1,595/MO. No Pets. $1,900 & Up Washer/dryer, Marble bathrooms. mirrored doors, washer/ Short Term OK. Must See! $1,795/MO. Utilities Included 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath —————— dryer hook-ups. No pets. Call 310/278-6640 Call 323/651-5254 Large Balcony Kay: 310/652-1736 Call 310/204-4306 New Carpets, Fresh Paint 310/203-0422 439 S. Rexford Dr. ————— ————— or 310/475-4966 $2,100/month 310/614-0121 310/271-6811 ————— BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ————— GLORICE SOMEKH Cell: 310/994-4122 BEVERLY HILLS 300 S. Rexford Dr. ROXBURY PARK BEVERLY HILLS 2 Bed-2 Bath, Renovated REALTY, INC. 2 Bd.+1 Ba • $1,725 Spa Tub, 2 Large Balconies ————— 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1+1 • $1,895/No pets FREE RENT SPECIAL Double Pane Windows BEVERLY HILLS Front unit, Updated. Updated: marble entry, Charming, hardwood $2,300/month flrs., crown molding, 1+1 Utilities Included 9520 W. Olympic Bl. Appliances include: granite counters, bathrms., $1,595/MO. 1 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bd. + Den + 2 Bath a/c, on-sight laundry, LA & Bev Hills Views dishwasher, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, 1-parking. No pets. Hardwood floors, stove, 2,000 s.f. very bright Quiet Corner Location stove, washer/dryer oven. Patio facing pool, 6-Unit Bldg. fridge, controlled entry Hardwood Floors THE unit with new carpet. hook-up. Parking incld. a/c, sub-prkg. Very clean. 818/913-1549 laundry. Great Building. $2,300/month Appliances, security $2,200/Month 310/246-0391 ————— Convenient Location. PALAZZO EAST parking, enclosed patio. 2 Bed, 2 Bath Quiet Location Call: 310/657-9780 ————— BEVERLY HILLS 138 N. Hamilton Dr. Large Balcony Totally Renovated AT PARK LA BREA $2,450/MO. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 1+1+Balcony • $1,695 Call 310/698-2644 $2,600/month Newly Remodeled. Call 310/772-0233 PICO / HOLT ————— 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Large Balcony LUXURY L.A. ————— 100 S. DOHENY DR. 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Large upper front unit, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Separated Suites central air, appliances, * WESTWOOD * Luxury Hi-Rise Condo in 4-Plex Building $1,550/MO. $2,600/month RENTAL HOMES 10535 WILSHIRE BL. carpet, vertical blinds, Totally Redone with laundry facility, LARGE 2 BD. 1 BA 2 Bed-2 Bath, High Floor From $2,400-$2,900 washer/dryer in unit, New paint/carpet, stove, Great City & Ocean Views ********* parking. Quiet building. Quiet Location • $2,800/month parking, pets ok. fridge, lots of closets, 2 BEDROOM + DEN *******BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 1 Year Lease/Good Credit. $1,800/MO. Local Ref. a Must. laundry facility, no pets. 2 Bed-2 Bath, Large Balcony • World-Class Private and 2 BEDROOMS 1 BDRM / 1.5 BATH Great Location. High Floor, Quiet Location Spacious and bright Rene 310/849-6970 • OPEN HOUSE • $2,950/month Call For Details: Ask about move-in special Health Spa units with views. 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Roxbury Park. CENTURY HILL CALL 866/230-2869 laundry facility, heated counters, huge closets, Open Mon-Sat • 9-4 $2,095/MO. 9633 W. Olympic Blvd. Open House Tues. 11-2 LE PARC RENTAL HOMES pool, 1 sub-prkg. space. satellite tv hook-up, CENTURY WOODS www.palazzoeast.com 131 N. Hamilton Dr. Call 310/270-8111 By • 323/939-9797 elevator, parking. Call 310/500-5919 For Sale 323/782-0230 or 310/488-6113 Appt: • 818/783-4969 Ask About Move-In Special or 310/277-6008 See our Ad Sec. 270 BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS • BEL AIR • HOLMBY HILLS 37 440 440 440 Apartment Apartment Apartment SERVICE DIRECTORY For Rent For Rent For Rent ————— *** SPACIOUS *** Prime BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ANTIQUES CARPENTRY CONTRACTOR 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Reeves / Charleville SINGLE • $950/MO. SERVICES Located in Beverly Hills 1 BDRM., 1 BATH Near Restaurant Row/ (90211) • $1,495/MO. Nice and clean unit and La Cienega Park Newly renovated, high with A/C, laundry and Central Air & Heat, CUSTOM CABINETS CONTRACTOR ceilings, ample closet security. No Pets. Controlled Access, HIGHEST CASH & WOODWORKING spaces, very bright unit, $1,300/MO. Plenty of closet space. • 30 Years Experience stove, fridge provided, Call 310/271-4115 No Pets. PRICES PAID • Custom Kitchen controlled gated facility, or 310/729-1400 Call 323/655-4870 •••••••••• New/Reface • AC • parking & laundry facility. ————— ————— Antiques - Old Coins • Refinish Cabinets CONSTRUCTION BEVERLY HILLS adj. For inquiries please ONE MONTH FREE Tiffany Items & Furniture 1123 S. Sherbourne GENERAL CONTRACTOR Call 323/732-5952 PALM AREA • Exotic wood finishes SORRY NO PETS. #202 • $1,375/MO. FURNISHED STUDIO Paintings - Objets d’Art RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Reference Available CONSTRUCTION 1 + 1 UPPER UNIT with Full Kitchen Estate Jewelry: ————— With hardwood floors, (Lic. #650642) REMODELING & NEW ADDITIONS BEVERLY HILLS $925 Utilities Included dining area, private Gold - Diamonds Javier: 323/788-5417 FREE Estimates 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,450 balcony, wall A/C and Laundry, pool, off street Vintage Watches 310.278.5380 Spacious, lower. Hrwd. heat, parking available parking, gated entry. Lalique - Art Glass flrs., breakfast nook, 3702-3706 Motor Ave. CLEANING LIC: #801884 • FULLY INSURED and laundry facility. Fine Porcelains: stove+fridge, ceiling Open Daily • 7am-8pm Call 310/836-4039 PONDS & fan, washer/dryer on Call 310/753-6918 ————— Meissen - Sevres AQUARIUMS ————— premises, covered prkg. ————— BEVERLY HILLS Marble Statues EUROPEAN ELECTRICIAN Quiet 6-unit bldg. No pets. RECESSION Cozy Guesthouse CONTRACTOR Kitchenette, bathroom. 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Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr Senior Editor John L. Seitz Editor-at-Large MeraLee Goldman OPINION Special Sections Editor Steve Simmons News Editor Abbey Hood Public Affairs Editor George C. Shen Society Editor Joan Mangum Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965 - 2004) Rabbi Jacob Pressman The Courier is proud to be a BHEF Education Partner. A WORLD CITY IN SEARCH OF A VILLAGE I hear many voices of late stridently demanding: and you will not identify it with any village you have “We want Beverly Hills to remain a village!” That ever seen. sounds real down home folksy to me. Walk the Golden Triangle past every prestigious From the Publisher As is my wont I consulted my modern desk edi- high-end shoppe you have patronized anywhere in the tion of Webster’s New World Dictionary 1963 to look world and as you take snapshots at the foot of the CLIF SMITH up village. There it was, page 527: “A community local “Spanish Steps,” Wilshire and Rodeo, you will smaller than a town.” Well, then, I had to look up think: “The Spanish Steps in Rome have nothing on town. Page 498: “A community of houses and busi- this.” ness buildings larger than a village and smaller than a Out of curiosity I scanned the weekly real estate city.” section for Beverly Hills homes for sale. For fun I jot- So what is a city? Page 87: “A large important ted down the offering price of the first 76 Beverly DON’T CRY FOR US, town.” Well, golly, that’s Beverly Hills, all right. The Hills mansions advertised and it added up to $270 definition goes on to say: “An incorporated munici- million. That is more than a quarter of a billion dol- ARGENTINA pality, whose boundaries, powers, etc. are defined by lars, and does not begin to take into account the thou- For decades, we productive, hard-working, fiscally responsible state charter.” Bingo! That’s my City, sands of Beverly Hills homes not for sale, plus our Americans watched with smug amusement as one Latin American If you think we are not a city, but a village, take business buildings, beautiful parks and playgrounds. country after another descended into socialist bankruptcy. Mexico a little auto ride during rush hour (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) My goodness, all this sounds like no village I have was a regular visitor, with Argentina, Brazil, Nicaragua and others down the length of Sunset Boulevard within the City every breezed through in five minutes. limits, a stretch of majestic residences which dwarf I guess, since we even have a gorgeous City Hall, doing the same. the Taj Mahal; or Santa Monica Boulevards, Big and we had better stop calling ourselves a village and We watched as populist, charisma-driven demagogues (we Little; or Wilshire Boulevard, creeping from red light accept that we are one of the world’s most famous called them) led their people down the path of overpromising, over- to red light; or Olympic Boulevard which is no faster, cities and be proud of it. spending and underperforming. These “banana republics” regularly added the fiasco of rampant corruption to the tableau. What a pity, do. I have always said “no” to but then again they didn't know any better. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR granite sidewalks, “no” to frivo- Welcome to their world. lous spending, “no” to paid park- The United States is on the verge of committing to spend nearly I have read many of the com- When I vote “yes” it will be ing and now it is the voters’ turn to the entire equity value of every home in America on every wish list ments others have on ‘Measure P’, for something specific that is “just say no to Measure P.” fantasy the Democrat Congress and President Barack Obama can and would like to correct the essential and will be earmarked Nancy Krasne* conjure. New bridges, schools, roads, mouse habitat, moose runs, record on my position. I cannot for that purpose. We need to stop ****** parklands, medical research, dog research, elevators, electric golf speak for the other councilmem- using the fire, police and schools I realize we are in a reces- carts for federal workers, tax refunds for people who don't pay taxes bers but I have never been in favor as our issue to raise money, sion...or depression...but I fail to -- all in the name of “stimulus.” of raising taxes–certainly not dur- because when we do need it for see why the Beverly Hills main There is no difference between this “policy” and the financial ing a recession/depression that is that, no one will believe us. post office now has long lines at disasters that have plagued corrupt Latin American countries for probably the worst in our country’s The Courier pointed out the stamp/package windows all nearly two centuries. The idea that, somehow, spending billions on history since the Civil War. For me prior to the election in November day long. Any business which “green” energy five years from now will save any jobs today is ludi- a tax that would go into the that our economy was very weak, doesn’t have a monopoly and gives crous. General Fund at this time is totally and it was right on target with its that little service would be out of As for the construction projects, where do we get the workers? inappropriate and irresponsible. economic predictions. However, business in a few days. The domestic construction business for the last ten or more years has I was always taught to save this was an opportunity for the Open an additional window... been populated largely with illegal immigrant workers. So, whose for a rainy day, well it’s definitely voters to just say “no” which I please. jobs will be “saved”? raining and has been for some have always encouraged them to Herbert L. Wallerstein California may try the same thing, only we don’t own the print- time. ing presses so we have to tax before we can spend. Why should we be giving more of our money to the government so that it can continue to pay solid salaries to overstaffed bureaucracies, illegal alien health care, and countless other politically-driven drains on our resources? Well, because the legislature voted to do it and our weak action hero governor refused to stop them. Not only has this kind of financial craziness never worked, it has always led to disaster. Well, George W. Bush messed things up pretty thoroughly. He started the spending avalanche and it's gaining full force. He bought into his “compassionate conservative” syrup and failed to watch out for us. His regulators, who should have known better, let everything slip by. In the process, he stripped the Republican party of its fiscal principles as thoroughly as he stripped the world of money. Now, a charismatic young populist with a winning smile and brass-knuckle politics is proving he can do a pretty good imitation of Juan Peron. The only question remaining to be asked is, “Can Michelle sing?” In the meantime, we'll have to do our own crying because Argentina has already seen–and lived–the movie. As we live our own movie based on Argentina’s script, maybe they will at least sub- sidize our popcorn.

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