Courier Wins Los Angeles Press Club Award
It is the third win for Bloch, who previously garnered first-place awards for her profiles of Lionel Richie and Nicholas Bijan, respectively.
Government Leaders Respond to Violence in the Pico-Robertson District
A pro-Palestine demonstration in the Pico-Robertson district became violent on the morning of June 23 after counter-demonstrators yielding Israeli flags met them in front of the Adas Torah synagogue.
Israeli Wounded Warriors Relay Harrowing Stories
The delegation included remarks from Micha Koubi, a former IDF Special Forces officer who has interrogated the mastermind of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack and explained how Hamas spreads its violent ideology and is supported by its Middle Eastern allies.
BHPD Investigates Handbag Theft at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
The Beverly Hills Police Department is investigating a June 11 theft of handbags worth $50,000 from a business in the lobby of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, BHPD Sgt. Jeffrey Newman told the Courier.
Anita May Rosenstein Makes $25,000 Donation to BHFD
“She is very involved in the Police Department and wanted to give something to the Fire Department,” Fire Chief Greg Barton told the Courier.
New Commissioners Recommended at Study Session
During a June 18 Study Session, the Beverly Hills City Council approved recommendations for three new Cultural Heritage Commissioners and agreed to sunset the Rent Stabilization Commission.
Municipal League Hosts Conversation with BHPD, BHUSD and City Council
The annual general membership meeting took place at the Roxbury Park Community Center and welcomed guest speakers from the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD), the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) and City Council.
California State Treasurer Addresses Rotary Luncheon
The Rotary Club of Beverly Hills welcomed California State Treasurer Fiona Ma to its June 17 luncheon.
Beverly Hills Budgets Set for 2024/2025
As the council discussed the 24/25 fiscal year budget in detail during a Study Session last month, Director of Finance Jeff S. Muir on June 18 provided a broad overview of the budget, noting there were only a few changes from the original proposal.
Boardof Education Appoints New Horace Mann Principal
The board approved the hiring of Ontrece Ellerbe, a Horace Mann alumna, in a unanimous 4-0 vote.