The fact that life can change in a moment is something Beverly Hills resident Karén Setian knows all too well. Thirteen years ago, Setian's son, Vahagn, a 17-year-old Beverly Hills High School student, was killed in a drunk driving accident after choosing to ride with
Nearly six months after Beverly Hills made headlines with its prohibitions against smoking and tobacco products, the City's Ambassadors continue to educate hundreds of people each month on the rules that govern the City. Despite the City's recent efforts to increase educational outreach via signage, with
The Beverly Hills City Council will consider written contracts with five of its nine employee associations at its formal session on Dec. 10. The agreements, each of which is known as a "memorandum of understanding" (MOU) pertain to the Management & Professional Association, Supervisors Association,
The Beverly Hills City Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing the Nov. 12 ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (EU), which requires EU countries to identify food products made in Israeli settlements in the West Bank on the label of the
Beverly Hills-based nonprofit Visionary Women capped off its third season of engaging salons with over 600 people–mostly women– in attendance at the Nov. 12 conversation with legendary feminist Gloria Steinem. Moderated by millennial activist and writer Cleo Wade at the Beverly Wilshire, the evening offered a
Beverly Hills residents and visitors alike enjoyed a lively street scene on Rodeo Drive for the official launch of BOLD Holidays 2019. The Nov. 14 Holiday Lighting Celebration included performers, dancers and acrobats, as well as the unveiling of the first Beverly Hills interactive photography pop-up
The City Council majority was swift to nix Mayor John Mirisch's proposal that a Menorah Lighting Event at City Hall include a festivus pole. For those unfamiliar with festivus, which until Mirisch's proposal included two Council members, it's a fictional holiday created 22 years ago
The Beverly Hills Police Department briefly detained two occupants of a reported stolen vehicle on Nov. 19. The dramatic incident unfolded outside the Courier offices. During the "high-risk" stop, a slew of officers trained their handguns - and what appeared to be a high capacity shotgun,
Two of the most talked about restaurants soon-to-open in Beverly Hills Nate'n Al's and Gucci Osteria went before the Architectural Commission on Wednesday in an effort to finesse some final details. Established in 1945 on Beverly Drive, the beloved Nate'n Al Delicatessen will be
The renowned Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills is set to close the doors of its 9036 Wilshire Blvd. location. Greg Laemmle told the Courier that the last day of operation will be Nov. 21. When asked the reason for the closure. Laemmle stated, "It's not
