"This week begins an important new chapter in our ongoing effort to promote and protect public health," said Mayor Lester Friedman. "It was over 30 years ago that Beverly Hills became the first City in California to prohibit smoking inside restaurants." "Since then, we have
"I think it will be [a big year], especially because you have the culmination of big policy projects, in terms of the housing element and mixed use," Assistant Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich told the Courier. "Mixed use is done from a zoning standpoint,
In the early months of 2020, artists unveiled public murals, candidates sparred spiritedly, and busloads of tourists posed for photos beside the palm trees of Beverly Hills.
To begin with, we'd like to thank the many people who have been supportive of us for almost 65 years. You have believed in us and have continuously supported us through COVID-19 and now through this. Your messages of support have been received and appreciated
"During these trying times, we were delighted to work in partnership with our community groups to bring a little bit of joy and excitement to the lives of innocent children who are less fortunate.
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) has awarded $3 million to 19 organizations as part of the second phase of its COVID-19 Response Grants initiative. In describing the grants to the Courier, Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Marvin I. Schotland said,
"The proposed ordinance is necessary in order to assist in protecting essential workers and customers from the potential risk of exposure to COVID-19," reads a staff report compiled for the Dec. 21 Regular Meeting.
"It is possible that [the Department of Housing and Community Development] could view such an ordinance negatively, which could impact the City's ability to achieve a certified housing element.
"It's extremely soothing," Lawson said. "It creates peace within, which I think is always going to be a good thing for somebody who is going through treatment.
"We're a partner with these hotels," Councilmember Lili Bosse said. "They've been a tremendous asset to us with TOT funding in the years past, and this year, things are really challenging. We need to be a partner with them, as well."
