Chamber of Commerce PAC and WeHo-BH Dems Make Endorsements
The West Hollywood-Beverly Hills Democratic Club has endorsed Councilmembers Lester Friedman and Robert Wunderlich and Planning Commission Chair Andy Licht.
City Council Tackles Housing Assistance, City Prosecutor, and Metro Security
The Beverly Hills City Council discussed the establishment of a housing assistance program at its April 26 meeting, but opted to continue the matter to a later meeting to iron out key details.
City Council Sets Fiscal Priorities for Next Year
Priorities for 2022-2023 were then presented by leaders of each city department–community development, community services, finance, information technology, policy and management, public safety, public works and city clerk–and discussed at length by the councilmembers.
Candidates Complain of Missing Signs
Ahmed speculated that the crowded field and tense political atmosphere may be contributing to the high number of signs disappearing.
Beverly Hills Candidate Forum Stirs Controversy
Tanenbaum also followed up with Friedman on a question asked by the Courier that touched on the conduct of former Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli.
Part Two: City Council Candidates Answer the Courier’s Questions
Challengers were asked to justify their candidacies–the life experiences that makes them fit for office and the specific policies or decisions of the previous City Council that they disagreed with.
Bicyclist Hit on Rodeo Drive
The collision was reported shortly after midnight on April 21 and resulted in major injuries sustained by the bicyclist who was transported to a local hospital by ambulance.
Bosse and Stainbrook Sign 30×30 Pledge
The mission of the nationwide 30x30 campaign is to achieve at least 30% female representation in law enforcement by the year 2030.
Mickey Fine Pharmacy Donates to Ukraine
Mickey Fine Pharmacy, in partnership with the Beverly Hills Fire Department and Chief Greg Barton, donated 250,000 face masks to vulnerable communities in the city and to outposts in Ukraine.
Public Works Commission Studies Cabrillo Reservoir
Located on city-owned property at Coldwater Canyon Drive and Cabrillo Drive, the Cabrillo Reservoir has been a contentious plot of land for the Public Works Commission since it was abandoned in 1986 due to groundwater infiltration.