The City Council discussed a bevy of issues at two public meetings on April 21 including initiatives enacted in response to the pandemic as well as regulations governing the use of face coverings in public. "These are really difficult times and we are trying to make
With more than half of all households across the nation home to a pet, it's fair to say that Americans clearly adore their non-speaking companions. During this time of mandated social isolation to help curb the spread of COVID-19, which has infected over 14,000 people
Beverly Hills tenants have at least one ray of light amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, which has dramatically curtailed our ability to freely move about the City in order to curb the spread of the virus –a reprieve on evictions. An urgency ordinance, which went into effect
Now that everyone is staying inside their home to curb the spread of COVID-19, adoptable animals are receiving an outpouring of attention as never before. Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS) Public Information Director Agnes Sibal-von Debschitz told the Courier that as a result of the "amazing
Of critical importance to resolving a litany of local emergencies resides the services of those who work inside the Beverly Hills Police Department's on-site Communications Dispatch Center. In recognition of their work, this week the Beverly Hills Police and Fire Departments, along with the community,
Wanting to make a difference is nothing new for active members of the Beverly Hills community. But in this time of COVID-19, the ways in which people can give back have dramatically shifted in response to local and state mandates. Welcome the "Masks for Mankind"
The House of Bijan is partnering with medical face-shield supplier AcuShield to produce 10,000 face protectors. The shields provide complete coverage of the sides of the face, preventing all contact with eyes, mouth and nose, offering a physical barrier from airborne pathogens, infectious airborne droplets,
In the first of our multi-part series, the Courier is profiling healthcare professionals at the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. Marisa Goldberg is an ER nurse at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She has spent her career there, serving two years on the floor in a medical/surgical
While all non-essential retail stores are physically closed to the public, there are many shops that continue to offer goods to purchase – virtually. As parents find themselves overwhelmed, juggling their careers with housework and homeschooling, "giftologists" have solutions to keep kids busy without overwhelming
Once reserved for a cozy night in watching Netflix or a long day at the office, delivery from our favorite restaurants – along with virtual gatherings and the news – has become our critical lifeline to the outside world. While we are busy trying to
