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January 2026

The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) continues to investigate a homicide that took place in the city on Jan. 16.

Cultural Heritage Commissioner Andy Licht announced his candidacy for the Beverly Hills City Council in the June election.

As municipal elections draw closer, the Beverly Hills City Council at its Jan. 21 meeting considered a number of items regarding the election's enactment and regulations. 

The Beverly Hills City Council provided direction on priorities for the 2026-27 fiscal year at the Jan. 13 City Council Study Session.

The Beverly Hills Planning Commission at its Jan. 8 meeting approved a resolution to recommend that the City Council adopt an updated Open Space Element (OSE) in the city's General Plan.

On June 30, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 130, which made significant modifications to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) but also dramatically changed the landscape for HOAs.

A proposed development at 9229 Wilshire Blvd. will be reconsidered by the Beverly Hills Planning Commission at almost twice its original height following a decision by the City Council at its Jan. 13 meeting.  

The vote could reshape transportation from the San Fernando Valley to West Los Angeles.

Saks Global Holdings LLC (Saks Global) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on Jan. 13.