The COVID pandemic brought into clear relief the potential of our own mortality and for many families, the loss of beloved parents, siblings, and friends. For many people, the experience of sudden or early loss can heighten the meaning they carry forward in the rest
"Because of the more infectious Delta variant and the intermingling of unmasked individuals where vaccination status is unknown, unfortunately, we are seeing a surge in cases in L.A. County that looks somewhat similar to last summer," Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said.
Beverly Hills Courier columnist Dr. Eva Ritvo is a psychiatrist with more than 25 years' experience practicing in Miami Beach. She is the author of "Bekindr-The Transformative Power of Kindness" and the founder of the Bekindr Global Initiative, a movement to bring more kindness in
"I think that food service will be more careful in the future," said Councilmember Lester Friedman. "I already see that there are more barriers that are placed so that there is no contact with food items that are being purchased."
Vaccinated individuals may now visit the Beverly Hills City Hall without face coverings, in alignment with county and state masking guidelines. However, the city's Community Services Department programs and facilities must abide by the June 15 update from the Los Angeles County Department of Public
"We know there are people across our community who have suffered tremendous loss. For those of you mourning the passing of a loved one, we wish you healing and peace," said Ferrer.