Friedman Engages Seniors in Mini ‘State of the City’
Mayor Lester Friedman on July 24 visited Sunrise Senior Living on Crescent Drive for an informal discussion about the state of the city and issues of most concern to the city’s aging residents.
Stuart Prioritizes Academic Success and Safety in BHUSD Board Campaign
When Russell Stuart drops off his daughter at Hawthorne Elementary School, there are a few thoughts that always cross his mind.
Festival Beverly Hills Celebrates Cultures of the Community
On July 21, the second annual Festival Beverly Hills brought together nearly 3,000 attendees of all ages from 15 different cultures in a celebration of food, dance, storytelling and other activities at Beverly Gardens Park.
BHPD Targets Retail Theft at Small Business Training
Beverly Hills can be a magnet for organized retail crime due to its worldwide reputation as a luxury shopping destination, which is why the Beverly Hills Police Department is teaching businesses how to best protect themselves.
Theatre 40 Receives 23 Scenie Awards From Stage Scene LA
On July 15, Beverly Hills’ professional theater company, Theatre 40, was honored with 23 Scenie Awards.
BHFD Hosts Largest Jr. Firefighter Camp in Its History
Camp season is in full swing, and the Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) has spent the week training the next generation of first responders.
Boxer Ryan Garcia Charged with Alleged Beverly Hills Vandalism
Former world champion boxer Ryan Garcia was charged with misdemeanor vandalism on July 18 for alleged damage he inflicted on a room and hallway at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills hotel. Garcia, 25, was charged with a single misdemeanor count of vandalism causing $400 or more
Planning Commission Revises Affordable Housing Guidelines and Approves Doheny Project
In a meeting on July 11, the Planning Commission reviewed recent changes to the affordable housing guidelines.
Beverly Hills Pavilions to Be Sold Under Proposed Kroger-Albertson Merger
A proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertson would remake the map of food markets across America including in Beverly Hills where two Pavilions are slated for sale.
Beverly Hills Hit with Two Robbery Incidents on Same Day
Two separate robbery incidents on July 17 sparked car chases that stretched from Beverly Hills into Los Angeles and Culver City, with four people being arrested, including one who drove on the wrong side of the road with his baby in the car, while livestreaming.