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
If you miss the day-to-night action in the City of Beverly Hills along with the shops, restaurants and local people of the community, here is an update on a few things that have transpired during the Safer at Home order. Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura opened
In a much anticipated press conference on May 7, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced detailed guidelines for how some businesses could begin to reopen with modifications as early as Friday, May 8. "At the end of the day, these are meaningful modifications (to the Stay at Home
Commercial landlords and tenants presented opposing views during a special City Council study session on May 5. The topic at hand: revisions to the Urgency Ordinance enacted by the City in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Landlords will likely get a reprieve when an amended ordinance
The Beverly Hills City Council met May 4 to discuss testing measures the City could enact as it prepares to reopen further in the wake of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. "The virus has taken a dramatic toll on our community and has changed lives forever," Mayor
