Mr. Brainwash Unveils “Imagiro” on Rodeo Drive
At midnight on July 2 the city of Beverly Hills was peacefully slumbering, but Thierry Guetta was hard at work transporting a magical, multicolor menagerie to Rodeo Drive.
Ten New Sites Honored with Golden Shield Awards
The Beverly Hills City Council, on the recommendation of the Cultural Heritage Commission, has awarded 10 Golden Shield awards to sites that have cultural significance within the city.
Liaison Committee Weighs Mandated Update to Medical Marijuana Regulation
The city of Beverly Hills currently only allows delivery of medical marijuana from state-licensed dispensaries based outside of the city’s jurisdiction. On June 26, a City Council Liaison/Planning Commission Committee conducted a special meeting to determine whether that rule must now be changed.
School Board Approves Budget, Reviews Naming Gift, Receives CBOC Feedback
On June 27, the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) board adopted the 2023-2024 budget for the upcoming academic year.
Planning Commission Approves City’s First Density Bonus Project in Mixed-Use Zone
The Beverly Hills Planning Commission has approved its first density bonus permit for a project in the city’s mixed-use zone, a precedent-setting move occurring nearly three years since the passage of an ordinance allowing for mixed-use development in the city.
Stainbrook Lauds Success of Real Time Watch Center
One year after launching one of the most comprehensive city surveillance systems in the country, the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) has seen a 21% drop in overall crime.
City Adopts $626.3 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24
With flush coffers thanks to a post-pandemic boom in revenue, the Beverly Hills City Council adopted a $626.3 million budget for fiscal year 2023 to 2024 that preserves all existing services and provides new investments in public safety and infrastructure.
Sinai Temple Launches Zionist Education Fellowship for Rabbinical Students
Westwood-based Sinai Temple, one of the largest synagogues in the country, has launched a fellowship dedicated to educating rabbinical students about Israel, hoping the next generation of rabbis can have nuanced conversations about Israel based on history and fact.
No Change in Certified Results After Special Election Recount
A recount effort regarding the May 23 special election on Ballot Measures B and C has concluded with no change in the certified results. The special election overturned the city’s approval of the proposed Cheval Blanc Beverly Hills Hotel project by a razor-thin margin of
School Board Reviews Soccer Field Upgrades
The latest regularly scheduled meeting of the Beverly Hills Unified School District’s (BHUSD) Board of Education provided layout and cost updates associated with El Rodeo Elementary School’s soccer field construction while highlighting a district partnership with a youth soccer program.