New State Laws: What They Mean for Beverly Hills
Councilmember Lester Friedman called the bill "misguided" and a "one-size-fits-all" approach during the December council meeting.
Terms of Bisignano Plea Deal Unsealed
"I was caught up, I was scared, I was excited," Bisignano told the Courier. "A guy said to say that over the megaphone. I don't even remember saying it."
BHPD To Relax Enforcement Over New Year’s Holiday
The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) has announced that starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, there will be a city-wide exemption for parking violations relating to time limits, street sweeping, permit parking, overnight parking, no stopping peak hour zones, and meter restrictions
Beverly Hills Looks Forward to 2022
Christine Messineo, Director of Frieze Los Angeles and Frieze New York, said in a statement that she looks forward to showcasing "the creative community" of the city.
Deputy Fire Chief Joe Matsch Hangs Up His Helmet
He acknowledged that the department was "going through a challenging time." But he insists that "there isn't division in the fire department."
Beverly Hills to Receive $1 Million in Opioid Settlement
As a part of a settlement with a major opioid manufacturer and three distributors, Beverly Hills will receive more than $1 million to fund education and programs to combat the opioid epidemic, the city estimates.
Guerin Gives $100 Million to Cedars-Sinai
Beverly Hills philanthropist and theatre producer Vera Guerin has made the single largest donation in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's 100-year history, according to the nonprofit hospital.
Antisemitic Flyers Found Again
"As a City that is made up of a diverse population and being one of the only Jewish-majority cities outside of Israel, the City condemns this unwarranted hate speech that has been unsuccessfully used to disparage a community that has, and always will, stand strong
Boy Scout Cultivates Next Generation of Green Thumbs
The Learning Garden at Castle Heights Elementary School fell into disrepair during the COVID-19 pandemic, but one local teen took action and brought the garden back to life. Sixteen-year-old Boy Scout Eric Cacavas of Beverly Hills Troop 110 took on the challenge as part of
Task Force Discusses Future of OpenBH
The Beverly Hills City Council liaisons heard a number of updates from members of the Small Business Assistance Task Force Committee at its Dec. 13 meeting.