July 2026

The Beverly Hills Planning Commission at its July 9 meeting conditionally approved a request for a development plan review, density bonus permit and vesting tentative tract map for a seven-story, multifamily residential condominium building at 227 and 231 N. Swall Drive. 

The city of Beverly Hills has announced that Jamie Bumia will serve as its new Director of Community Services.

On July 13, 2026, Governor Newsom signed a new affordable housing budget trailer bill, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 179.

The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education at its July 14 meeting unanimously approved a policy that will limit technology use and student devices throughout the district.

More than 5,000 people attended Festival Beverly Hills at Beverly Gardens Park on July 12 for a day of cultural music, immersive dance, hands-on workshops and an array of culinary offerings.

During his nearly 40-minute speech, including a question-and-answer period, Corman identified the potential risks and benefits of a new influx of residents in the city.

Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) Chief Gregory Barton announced his retirement on July 10 after 31 years of service in the department.

For me, the tentpole of the summer was going to be Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.”

Beverly Hills residents Jackie Kruger and Kim Lifschitz have both filed for candidacy in the race for two open seats on the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education. 

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to an end, one team will emerge victorious.