“Vehicle Takeover” Renews Scrutiny of Infamous Intersection
On any given day, especially around rush hour, as many as 10 cars saddle up to the limit lines at the six-way intersection at Lomitas Avenue and Canon Drive.
Planning Commission Considers Hillel Expansion Request
A proposed expansion of Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy met stiff opposition from the Planning Commission on Feb. 28, with Commissioners citing years of traffic issues related to pick-up and drop-off at the school.
City Council to Resume In-Person Meetings
For the second time since the start of the pandemic nearly two years ago, the Beverly Hills City Council will return to in-person meetings in City Hall beginning on March 15.
Il Pastaio Getaway Driver Gets 5 Years
A third defendant was sentenced to five years in federal prison on Feb. 28 in connection with a 2021 robbery and shooting incident at Il Pastaio restaurant on Canon Drive.
Beverly Hills Courier Exclusive: Hudnut Will Step Down from Planning Commission in June from Planning Commission
The Courier has learned that Beverly Hills Planning Commission Vice Chairman Thomas C. Hudnut will step down at the end of his term on June 30 and will not seek reappointment.
Cheval Blanc Asks for Time Extension After Planning Commission Feedback
The Beverly Hills Planning Commission scrutinized the potential traffic impacts of the proposed Cheval Blanc hotel project at a Feb. 24 special meeting.
Beverly Hills City Council Passes Resolution in Support of Ukraine
The resolution also makes Zelensky an honorary citizen of Beverly Hills.
Maynor Pleads Guilty to Avant Murder
Maynor made occasional social media posts from prison. In January 2017, he wrote on Facebook, "This my last year. I can't wait to do big things." A year later, in March, he marked his release with another post. "Just got out of prison Saturday," he
Paul Selwyn, Pillar of City’s Cultural Scene, Passes Away
Longtime Beverly Hills resident and Founding President of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Paul Selwyn, passed away on Feb. 16 at age 88.
Campaign Corner
Attention all candidates. The Courier would like to keep readers informed about campaign events in our ongoing "Campaign Corner" feature.