Ten New Sites Honored with Golden Shield Awards
The Beverly Hills City Council, on the recommendation of the Cultural Heritage Commission, has awarded 10 Golden Shield awards to sites that have cultural significance within the city.
Beverly Hills Observes July as ‘Parks Make Life Better’ Month
The city of Beverly Hills is joining other communities across the state to recognize July as “Parks Make Life Better” month.
Summer Gardening Workshops Available for All Ages
The City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department is offering new summer gardening workshops at Greystone Demonstration Garden, Greystone Mansion & Gardens, 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills.
Council Honors Distinguished Cedars-Sinai Physician
Beverly Hills Mayor Dr. Julian Gold kicked off the Beverly Hills City Council regular meeting on June 27 with his “People Helping People” award. Gold created the honor when he was installed several months ago, as a way to highlight “people in the community who
Planning Commission Approves City’s First Density Bonus Project in Mixed-Use Zone
The Beverly Hills Planning Commission has approved its first density bonus permit for a project in the city’s mixed-use zone, a precedent-setting move occurring nearly three years since the passage of an ordinance allowing for mixed-use development in the city.
Sinai Temple Launches Zionist Education Fellowship for Rabbinical Students
Westwood-based Sinai Temple, one of the largest synagogues in the country, has launched a fellowship dedicated to educating rabbinical students about Israel, hoping the next generation of rabbis can have nuanced conversations about Israel based on history and fact.
School Board Reviews Soccer Field Upgrades
The latest regularly scheduled meeting of the Beverly Hills Unified School District’s (BHUSD) Board of Education provided layout and cost updates associated with El Rodeo Elementary School’s soccer field construction while highlighting a district partnership with a youth soccer program.
Hillside Homeowners Distressed About Proposed Wildlife Ordinance
A city of Los Angeles Wildlife Ordinance that would set strict building restrictions on hillside houses is causing an uproar among homeowners who fear it will hurt their property value.
Concours d’Elegance Draws Nearly 45,000 Attendees
Porsches and Ferraris and Corvettes, oh my! On June 18, more than 44,000 people flocked to the city’s much-beloved, annual Father’s Day event, Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance.
Firefighters Association Creates Award for Community Leader Judie Fenton
The Beverly Hills Firefighters Association (BHFA) recognized longtime resident and civic leader Judie Fenton with the inaugural Judie Fenton Community and Volunteer Excellence Award during its 31st annual Backdraft Ball, held June 8 at the Beverly Hilton.