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Tree advocates have won a key legal victory in their lawsuit against the city of Beverly Hills. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant issued a preliminary injunction on July 27 forbidding the removal of 36 Ficus trees on Robertson Boulevard until the case

Tina Wiener loves when students recognize they have just learned something new and exciting. “I realized when I started teaching, there’s nothing more rewarding than when a student is having an ‘aha!’ moment—a connection with what they’re learning,” Wiener told the Courier this week.

The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) convened a well-attended gathering marking National Night Out, an annual community-wide event promoting police-community partnerships with the goal of creating more secure neighborhoods.

The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) has awarded a total of $2 million to eight local Jewish organizations. The funding comes through The Foundation’s Next Stage Grants initiative.

With over a million dollars in funding secured from the state of California, the city of West Hollywood is one big step closer to renovating the historic Log Cabin at 621 N. Robertson Blvd., home to the West Hollywood Recovery Center (WHRC).

The nomination period is now open for the 13th annual Embrace Civility Award. The award honors community members who contribute to civility and exemplify positive human relations in all aspects of community life.

Holocaust Museum LA will honor actor Arnold Schwarzenegger with the first ever “Award of Courage” at the 15th annual gala Nov. 6 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

The Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) held a Badge Pinning Ceremony on July 20, welcoming four new firefighters to the city.

The Beverly Hills Planning Commission unanimously, yet resignedly, approved a 10-unit housing complex at 227 Tower Drive, citing a need to adhere to state housing requirements despite the strong pushback voiced by nearby residents.

Kay Monica Rose remembers the first time she stepped foot on Rodeo Drive after moving from New Orleans to Los Angeles and the sense of magical wonderment that followed.