When fires broke out across Los Angeles on Jan. 7, many residents rushed to evacuate in time, leaving behind their homes, possessions and, in some cases, pets.
The Beverly Hills City Council and Parking Authority met on Jan. 9 to address several key issues, including updates from the police department and public works department, as well as plans concerning One Beverly Hills and the potential impact of the 2026 World Cup.
As firefighters continue to battle blazes throughout Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills officials seek to reassure residents that sufficient preventive measures are being taken to guard against flames reaching the city.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that Beverly Hills physician Babak Hajhosseini, 42, has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in the city of Los Angeles on Aug. 18.
Members of the Beverly Hills City Council, along with Israel Bachar, Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest, participated in a Dec. 30 menorah lighting ceremony at Beverly Gardens Park.
The Human Relations Commission met on Dec. 19 to discuss a range of topics, including reports from priority agencies Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) and the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD).
The Beverly Hills Architectural and Design Review Commission on Dec. 18 voted unanimously to approve, with conditions, an architectural review of One Beverly Hills, the mixed-use project on Wilshire Boulevard that will include a hotel, residences and extensive gardens.
The Dec. 16 Health and Safety Commission special meeting highlighted the contributions of former commissioners as well as year-end reflections on the achievements of 2024.