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The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) convened a well-attended gathering marking National Night Out, an annual community-wide event promoting police-community partnerships with the goal of creating more secure neighborhoods.

The Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) held a Badge Pinning Ceremony on July 20, welcoming four new firefighters to the city.

The Beverly Hills Planning Commission unanimously, yet resignedly, approved a 10-unit housing complex at 227 Tower Drive, citing a need to adhere to state housing requirements despite the strong pushback voiced by nearby residents.

On July 24, more than 1,000 cooks, room attendants, dishwashers, servers, bellmen, and front desk agents at The Beverly Hilton, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and Fairmont Century Plaza went on strike.

The annual Picklefest will take place on Aug. 6 at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market. 

Plans are underway to restore and expand a historic office building designed by master architect John Lautner, following recent approvals from the Planning Commission.

The July 18 Beverly Hills City Council study session focused on a broad range of topics, including decor for the 2023 Rodeo Drive holiday program, background checks for incoming city commissioners and the possible merging of the Design Review and Architectural commissions.

To commemorate Bastille Day, the National Day of France, the city held an event at Beverly Canon Gardens on July 16 that celebrated French food, music, dance, and magic. The city’s first -ever Bastille Day (which is actually on July 14) event was sponsored with

Two and a half years since adopting a mixed-use ordinance, the Beverly Hills City Council is considering expanding it to encourage more residential development in commercial areas.

A construction crew contracted by the city has begun installation on a first-of-its-kind outdoor warning siren system.