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While it is unlikely to happen this year, portions of Beverly Hills have the potential to significantly change as developers begin to avail themselves to the City's first-ever mixed-use ordinance. That is, if the City Council votes to approve one.  Following the Planning Commission's unanimous vote

Two Rodeo Drive has installed a piece of art designed to show appreciation for those working tirelessly on the public's behalf during the COVID-19 pandemic. Created by local artist Alexandra Maghsoudi, the piece is entitled "Thankful Heart."  "The past three months have been very challenging for

The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) has announced two distinct options for students returning to school in the fall of 2020. Designed in response to parent feedback, as well as ongoing health and safety mandates, the district is offering the following two programs:  Option 1:

As the world enters its fourth month of the COVID-19 pandemic with all Californians now mandated to wear face coverings in public spaces, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center reaffirmed that it was ready for a surge. Starting in March, the hospital prepared for increased capacity to care

Despite concern that an emergency ordinance might encroach on First Amendment rights, the Beverly Hills City Council voted 4-1 on June 16 to prohibit nighttime assemblies of 10 or more people in residential areas.  City Councilman John Mirisch, the lone "no" vote in ratifying Civil Emergency

With one sweeping yes vote on June 16, the Beverly Hills City Council approved 25 of 30 items on the consent calendar at its formal meeting. Items approved included: a resolution condemning the actions that lead to the death of George Floyd; an ordinance specifying

Lean times and uncertainty are a way of life for small family farmers. But, nothing could have prepared Phil Rhodes for COVID-19. His small family farm in Visalia, California, depends on local farmers' markets as its primary source of business. "Country Rhodes Family Farm" has

The Friends of Virginia Robinson Gardens recently made a "house call" to Cedars-Sinai's local medical heroes, bringing along some of the beauty from Beverly Hills' historic garden for both first responders and patients to enjoy. The Friends' floral tribute, designed by Andrey Yun, took the form

Tennis enthusiasts rejoice, on June 15 La Cienega Tennis Center and Roxbury Tennis Courts are slated to reopen following temporary closures due to COVID-19.  In reopening, the City will follow Los Angeles County safety protocols, including limited court use and reduced operating hours. To ensure that

On May 30, one of the most devastating moments in the history of the City of Beverly Hills occurred when 100 businesses were vandalized after a peaceful protest sparked civil unrest. In the days that followed, some 200 barricades went up throughout the City and