May 23 Special Election Set for Cheval Blanc
The City Council voted 4-1 to schedule the election, during which residents will decide if they want to repeal the ordinances approving the project and its development agreement.
Valentine’s Day Proposal
Feb. 14 was the best Valentine's Day in Human Relations Commission Chair Noelle Freeman's life. Fiancé Daniel Batista proposed to her during a board game of Wordle. It took Freeman four rounds to get to the word "marry" before Batista popped the question. The Courier
Kindness Week Kickoff
Kindness Week kicked off at the Beverly Hills Farmers Market with a Toy Donation Drive for local cancer organizations on Feb. 12.
Local Officials Attend Massive Rally Downtown
On Feb. 11, thousands of people attended a rally in front of Los Angeles City Hall in support of the Iranian people and the ongoing fight for civil rights and freedom under Iran's Islamic Republic.
School Board Considers Hebrew Language Classes for Middle School
Currently, foreign language classes are offered as an elective at the middle school level, with French and Spanish to choose from. With dozens of electives to pick from, staff must gauge interest from students, and determine how many of those would sign up.
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE:
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) took into custody on the evening of Feb. 16 a suspect believed responsible for the two shootings of two Jewish men in Pico-Robertson over the last two days, according to an update from the LAPD. The arrests came after the
Community Members Protest Ficus Tree Removal
A group of residents and business owners are pleading with the city of Beverly Hills to stop the ongoing removal of 87 Ficus trees on Robertson Boulevard, but time to save the trees is running out.
Two Jewish Community Members Shot After Prayer Services
In apparently unrelated incidents, two Jewish community members were shot after leaving prayer services on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, Feb. 15 and 16, respectively.
Varied Topics Discussed at Vibrant Live with Lili This Week
Bosse said thousands of residents tuned in via Zoom at this month's Live with Lili, while about 15 people showed up to the event in person. Community spirit and love for the city were palpable at the Valentine's Day-themed town hall.
Mayor Bosse to be Honored by Beth Jacob Congregation on March 19
When Beth Jacob Congregation's Senior Rabbi Kalman Topp reached out and told Lili Bosse of his intention to honor her at an upcoming event, the Beverly Hills mayor was caught off-guard; unlike members of Beth Jacob, Bosse does not identify with the Orthodox strain of