State Rejects Beverly Hills’ Housing Element for a Third Time
The city of Beverly Hills remains at risk of losing local control over zoning as the state, once again, rejected its attempt to comply with Sacramento’s ambitious housing goals.
Nine Candidates to Appear on 2024 City Council Ballot
Nine candidates have officially qualified for the Beverly Hills City Council elections and are each hoping that their combination of professional skills and community service will appeal to voters on March 5, 2024.
Architect Hamid Omrani Declares 2024 City Council Candidacy
Longtime Beverly Hills resident and home designer Hamid Omrani has become one of the final candidates to enter the race for the hotly contested City Council seats in the March 2024 election.
City Council Approves New Outdoor Dining Regulations
To help restaurants survive the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beverly Hills City Council in 2020 launched OpenBH, a program that eased outdoor dining regulations and allowed restaurants to construct “parklets,” or dining areas that extend to public areas.
City Council Approves New Labor Contracts
Following seven months of labor negotiations, the Beverly Hills City Council on Dec. 5 voted 4-1 to approve the city’s contracts with its six non-sworn employee associations.
Sharon Persovski Declares City Council Candidacy
She jumps into a crowded field of candidates hoping to fill the seats currently held by Councilmember Lili Bosse and Mayor Dr. Julian Gold.
NASA Engineer Nooshin Meshkaty Launches 2024 City Council Campaign
Her friends know her as a rocket scientist, the community as former School Board President, and her family as a devoted mother; now Nooshin Meshkaty has her eyes set on a new title— City Council member.
Six Qualify as City Council Candidates
Six people with a history of public service in Beverly Hills have confirmed their candidacy for two City Council seats opening up in the 2024 election, with others likely to follow before the official nomination period ends on Dec. 13.
Council Approves Gale Drive Property Purchase for $8.4 Million
At its Nov. 21 regular meeting, the Beverly Hills City Council voted unanimously to acquire the property located at 111 N. Gale Drive in Beverly Hills for $8.4 million.
Architectural Review Approved for Multi-Family Residential Buildings
In the midst of ongoing housing issues, two new residential complexes with a combined 20 units cleared a crucial hurdle before their construction is scheduled to begin.