Kraushaar Wins Valentine Luncheon from the Courier
Kraushaar, who is an employee of the Beverly Hills Unified School District, will enjoy a delicious lunch with a guest at Via Alloro on Canon Drive.
Council Considers Housing Element
Following a second rejection letter from the state's Department for Housing and Community Development (HCD), amendments to the Beverly Hills General Plan Housing Element for the 2021-2029 period were reviewed and supported by the City Council at its Feb. 21 meeting. To combat a statewide
Family Defined in Different Ways
Two seemingly different films open in theaters on Feb. 24. The first, called "Juniper," is universal in its subject matter–family, healing, growing. Director/writer Matthew Saville approached this story through the eyes of a resentful teen. The growth and change, as imperceptible as it seems to
Efforts to Halt Tree Removal Fail
For weeks, Beverly Hills residents and business owners have campaigned to save the Ficus trees along Robertson Boulevard, which are being cut down as part of the city's Robertson Sidewalk and Tree Replacement Project.
The Women Who Rocked LA Art Week
After a whirlwind week, LA Art Week has come to a close. It was exhilarating seeing all the incredible art, from those both established and new to the scene. This year, women artists, gallerists, and founders made a particular splash. To wrap up, I wanted
Police Arrest Three for Whole Foods Theft
The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) arrested three suspects earlier this week in connection with a theft at the Whole Foods in Beverly Hills. The suspects were booked for, among other charges, resistance or delaying of an investigation.
Shooting Suspect Charged with Federal Hate Crimes
Federal hate crimes charges have been filed against Jaime Tran, a former Riverside resident who allegedly targeted and shot two Jewish men in Pico-Robertson, a predominately Jewish neighborhood in West Los Angeles, on Feb. 15 and 16.
Hundreds Attend Town Hall Denouncing Antisemitism
Alarmed by recent anti-Jewish attacks in Pico-Robertson, approximately 400 people attended a town hall focused on denouncing antisemitism and violence.
May 23 Special Election Set for Cheval Blanc
The City Council voted 4-1 to schedule the election, during which residents will decide if they want to repeal the ordinances approving the project and its development agreement.
Valentine’s Day Proposal
Feb. 14 was the best Valentine's Day in Human Relations Commission Chair Noelle Freeman's life. Fiancé Daniel Batista proposed to her during a board game of Wordle. It took Freeman four rounds to get to the word "marry" before Batista popped the question. The Courier