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December 2025

As Judy Manouchehri takes the reins as the president of the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board, she is looking forward to a year of student achievement, project completion and open, honest conversations. 

The 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony will take place at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

“No Other Choice,” Park Chan-wook’s sly send-up of corporate culture, is a clever reworking of Donald Westlake’s novel “Ax,” one adapted previously by French director Costa-Gavras.

New state laws in 2026 will change how Californians live, work and conduct business.

The city of Beverly Hills has named Chris Paulson as the new Assistant Director of Community Services. 

Porta Via Restaurant at 424 N. Canon Drive experienced a “fire that resulted in significant damage” on Christmas morning.

The city of Beverly Hills has welcomed Maribel Mena as its new Assistant City Clerk.

At its Dec. 17 meeting, the Architectural and Design Review Commission conditionally approved design review permits for two new single-family residences, both located in the flats. 

The Giving A Smile Foundation hosted its inaugural gala at the Beverly Hilton on Dec. 11 to support the foundation’s mission of providing high-quality, no-cost dental care to underserved youth across Los Angeles.

As another year nears its end, we often feel a mixture of emotions. Joy, gratitude, pride, and hope can intertwine with exhaustion, disappointment, and anxiety. These emotions guide us, and we owe it to ourselves to tune in and listen. The holidays often provide a