Council Opposes Board of Supervisors Expansion
The Beverly Hills City Council on Sept. 17 voted 4-1 to oppose measure G, an upcoming ballot measure in the November general election to expand the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Planning Commission Revises Occupancy Priority Standards for Affordable Housing
The Planning Commission held a meeting on Sept. 12 to review requests for permits on two separate properties and to amend the municipal code to revise the occupancy priority standards for affordable housing.
City Council Reviews Policy Manual at Study Session
During a study session on Sept. 17, the City Council reviewed its policy manual, a document that has been under revision since 2021.
Beverly Hills City Council Denies Roxbury Drive Tree Appeal
The Beverly Hills City Council on Sept. 17 unanimously approved the removal of three heritage trees at 1001 North Roxbury Drive and denied an appeal of a prior Planning Commission decision approving the project.
BHPD Searching for Burglary Suspects
The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) is searching for suspects involved in multiple burglaries in the flats during the evening of Sept. 18.
BHUSD Boosts News Literacy with National Fellowship
The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) was one of nine districts across the country accepted to the News Literacy District Fellowship, a two-year program that helps educators bolster media literacy training.
Beverly Hills Rally and Exhibit Spotlight Plight of the Hostages
Supporters of Israel gathered in front of Beverly Hills City Hall on Sept. 5 to call for the release of the hostages still held by Hamas. The rally took place days after six hostages were killed by the terrorist group, and almost one year since
BHFD Shares Ideas, Technology and Empathy in Israel
As war continues to ravage the Gaza Strip, firefighters have played a large role in the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Though the Israeli Fire Service is still in its infancy, their officers have been tasked with maintaining the safety of Israeli citizens at a
Beverly Hills Remembers 9/11
The Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden was once again the backdrop for an early morning ceremony commemorating the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Beverly Hills Mayor Lester Friedman, Vice Mayor Sharona Nazarian and members of the City Council attended, along with Beverly Hills Fire Chief
Traffic and Parking Commission Discusses Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
At a meeting on Sept. 5, the Traffic and Parking Commission discussed safety regulations throughout the city’s major roads in response to a traffic safety report, a police report and a presentation on SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) travel training. As new vehicle technology such