Had it not been for COVID-19, hundreds of people would be enjoying some of Beverly Hills' most gorgeous environs on Saturday, May 16, at the Virginia Robinson Gardens' 2020 Garden Tour. The annual tour of private estates and a luxurious garden luncheon evocative of Gatsby
Beverly Hills' retail market showed signs of coming back to life this week as many of the 200 local businesses that qualified to reopen for curbside pick-up did just that on May 8. In addition to Gov. Gavin Newsom allowing clothing stores and other specified
While businesses slowly begin to reopen in the City, the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) remains closed, without a definitive plan for the fall. On May 12, the district held a regular board meeting, with a school reopening plan on the agenda. "This is
The Consul General of Israel for the Pacific Southwest, Hillel Newman, joined volunteers with IsraAid at their Los Angeles distribution center in Boyle Heights on May 11. IsraAid is an Israel-based humanitarian organization that provides disaster relief around the world. Distribution centers were set up
In this multi-part series, "COVID-19 and Our Community," the Courier is profiling healthcare professionals at the frontlines of the current crisis. This week, we feature John Ozimek, D.O., Head of Labor and Delivery at Cedars-Sinai. Beverly Hills Courier: Can you give us an overview of how
Dominick Rivetti has been selected as Interim Chief of the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD), according to City Manager George Chavez. The Beverly Hills City Council is scheduled to vote on the Rivetti appointment at its May 19 meeting. Rivetti is a familiar figure in the
According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, 4.2 percent of the population is living in nursing homes, congregate care, assisted living and board-and-care homes. In California, more than 400,000 people are cared for in licensed long-term care facilities every year. There are roughly 400
Every year, the Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD), in conjunction with the Beverly Hills Firefighters Association (BHFA), hosts an open house on the second Saturday during the month of May. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fire Service Day is going on tour. On
Most of us don't even know what day it is, so planning a Mother's Day surprise may have slipped through the cracks this year. Fortunately, the Courier has compiled 10 great last-minute gift ideas for mom, whether she is nearby or at a distance. The
With virtual contact replacing personal contact for business meetings and social gatherings these days, the Courier wanted to share a few tips on how to look your best while navigating a Zoom, FaceTime or Skype call. First, there is the technical aspect of your home computer
