Change Proposed for Beverly Hills Trees in Face of Climate Change
"That's what the goal is here," Pfalzgraf said. "Let's improve the canopy. Let's improve the temperature in the city and the wildlife habitat. That's the bottom line."
Council Discusses Programs to Reenergize Beverly Hills
"I think if we are going to pick a place to have a pilot project that is as safe as can be, I think this is the correct one," said Councilmember Lester Friedman.
Council Changes Planning Commission Role In Project Review
At the City Council meeting, Councilmember Julian Gold, M.D. argued that, given the Council's role in negotiating the development agreement, it made sense to assign the Council to review it.
BHUSD Board Opens Investigation into Walker-Shuman
The fact that the D.A. found that no actual "crime" has been committed does not signal an end to the investigation of this matter, however. During the lengthy public commenting period at the Sept. 14 meeting, parents called on Walker-Shuman to resign or respond to
City Council Considers Holiday Festivities in Beverly Hills
The Council directed staff to explore contingency plans, including options for live streaming the event with enhanced virtual components, masking, and options to ensure the show goes on.
BHUSD Adopts Universal Testing But No Vaccine Mandate
"I really respect people's rights to decide not to vaccinate or not to vaccinate their children. The caveat, of course, to all of those arguments is the fact that you're sending your kid to a public school," Board Member Noah Margo said. "It's not about
New Report Spotlights Anti-Semitism in 9/11 Conspiracies
"Many of these conspiracies are promoted within far-right extremist circles, but wider belief about Jewish complicity in the 9/11 attacks can be found in more mainstream spaces," the report says.
Slow Streets Program Continues to Roll Out in Beverly Hills
Since that March meeting, residents of six street blocks in Beverly Hills have opted to have signs installed cautioning drivers to slow down to 15 mph as the streets have been opened for local residents to walk, cycle or even play a game of locals-only
New Bike Lane Proposed for San Vicente
"To install bike lanes on San Vicente wouldn't require any significant trade-offs with vehicle lanes or parking," said Beverly Hills Transportation Planner Jessie Holzer at a Traffic and Parking Commission's September meeting. "So, bike lanes can be installed as part of ongoing street maintenance."
Council to Consider Future of Open BH Program
Under the program, street closure fees and meter revenue are also waived, with costs related to traffic circle equipment and staff time being absorbed by the city.