Drought, Trees, and Public Banks Discussed at Study Session
The Beverly Hills City Council declared a local drought during its Regular Meeting on Feb. 8, following a discussion of the water shortage at an afternoon Study Session.
Private Security Contracts in Beverly Hills Extended to Summer 2023
At its Feb. 8 Regular Meeting, the Beverly Hills City Council voted for the largest extension of private armed security since the city began contracting with security firms in 2020.
City Council Considers CCTV Expansion
The Beverly Hills City Council took up the topic of the city's extensive CCTV (closed-circuit television) camera system during its Feb. 8 Regular Session.
Metro Nears Next Step for Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will soon complete the first step of one of its most ambitious projects to date.
Courier Exclusive: Markowitz Will Seek Beverly Hills City Council Seat
The newlywed couple moved to California and settled in Beverly Hills. They originally lived in Trousdale and became parents to their first two children.
Petition to Recall Gascón Approved
"The voters of LA County agreed and voted overwhelmingly to embrace reform," she said, characterizing the recall as an effort to "undermine the will of the voters."
Recreation and Parks Hears from BHPD Chief Stainbrook
The Recreation and Parks Commission held its first meeting of the year on Jan. 25, in which commissioners heard updates from new Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) Police Chief Mark Stainbrook on a recent armed robbery that took place just outside of Roxbury Park.
Bojeaux and Blum Announce Council Bids
Two more residents have tossed their hats into the 2022 City Council race, Darian Bojeaux and Deborah Blum.
Sunshine Task Force Tables Revocation Ordinance
"I'm really perplexed as to why there's even a need for this," said former Mayor Stephen Webb, who also previously served on the Planning Commission. "I'm also perplexed at the ambiguity of some of the language that's here and it's troubling to me."