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
Council Votes to Spend $589,000 on Judy Chicago Sculpture
The Beverly Hills City Council voted 4-1 to spend $589,000 on the purchase and installation of Judy Chicago’s “Trinity” sculpture during its Sept.10 meeting.
Deadline for Preapproved ADU Program Approaching
City planners are reminding the community of the upcoming deadline for their preapproved ADU program, which gives architects and designers a chance to submit designs that are 70% complete for permitting. The submission deadline is Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m., and plans must adhere to
City Council Debates Budget for Holiday Lighting Celebration
At a study session on Sept. 10, City Council discussed the $1 million budget for the 2024 Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration, one of the city’s largest and most widely recognized events. During the meeting, some of the councilmembers speculated whether or not it was
BHPD Officer Honored
The National Real-Time Crime Center Association (NRTCCA) has honored Lieutenant Eugene Kim of the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) with the prestigious Real-Time Crime Center Supervisor of the Year Award. This recognition was presented at the NRTCCA Conference on Aug. 28 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The