LA City Council Map On Hold for BH Neighbors
"We recognized that there could be a need for our neighborhood council to be represented by two councilmembers," Bel Air-Beverly Crest Council President Travis Longcore told the Courier.
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
Beverly Hills marked the third night of Hanukkah with a ceremonial menorah lighting on the front steps of City Hall. The event marked the second time the city held a menorah lighting–an annual tradition established only in 2019 and interrupted last year by the pandemic.
Smash-and-Grabs, Stickups and Hate Flyers: BHPD Responds
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office told the Courier it has filed charges of second degree robbery and brandishing an imitation firearm against an LA resident in connection with the Nov. 22 robbery.
Suspect in Avant Murder Arrested
"Jacquie was the kindest, most beautiful, humble and generous soul, who loved and appreciated The Wallis. Both she and her remarkable husband, Clarence, have been passionately involved with The Wallis since its earliest days, well before our campus opened to the public," said Fine.
Mark Stainbrook Sworn in as Beverly Hills Chief of Police
"We had such an outstanding cooperative task force going after people selling drugs and using that money to fund terrorism," Bodner told the Courier. "He's very worldly, understands different cultures, understands diversity, and he was able to really open a lot of doors for us
Jacqueline Avant, Philanthropist and Long-Time Resident, Shot and Killed
Long-time Beverly Hills resident Jacqueline Avant, 81, was shot and killed at her home in the Trousdale Estates neighborhood in the early morning of Dec. 1, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. Avant, wife of music executive and producer Clarence Avant, was a prominent
Next BH Proposes Citywide Valet
"It's going to be a transition the next month, so it'll be exciting to see someone step up," said Freeman.
Sunshine Task Force Discusses Two Potential Ordinances
Mirisch suggested that the ordinance incorporate enhanced reporting requirements for contributions to PACs. Even if entities that do business with the city were banned from contributing to campaigns, they could still donate to PACs. Mirisch hoped that requiring PACs to label donations from city contractors
Holiday Lights Dazzle Large Crowd on Rodeo Drive
"Are you ready to add even more glow to our evening?" Mayor Robert Wunderlich called out to the throngs of people before he and the City Council ceremonially "turned on" the lights along the street.
Attempted Burglaries in Triangle Part of Recent Trend
Trejo said that BHPD detectives are investigating the incidents. They have not yet identified suspects and have not made connections to other incidents, he said.