Despite concern that an emergency ordinance might encroach on First Amendment rights, the Beverly Hills City Council voted 4-1 on June 16 to prohibit nighttime assemblies of 10 or more people in residential areas. City Councilman John Mirisch, the lone "no" vote in ratifying Civil Emergency
With one sweeping yes vote on June 16, the Beverly Hills City Council approved 25 of 30 items on the consent calendar at its formal meeting. Items approved included: a resolution condemning the actions that lead to the death of George Floyd; an ordinance specifying
Lean times and uncertainty are a way of life for small family farmers. But, nothing could have prepared Phil Rhodes for COVID-19. His small family farm in Visalia, California, depends on local farmers' markets as its primary source of business. "Country Rhodes Family Farm" has
For weeks now, ignited by the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, protesters have taken to the streets around the Southland, demanding a fundamental re-envisioning of the American system of policing and incarceration. The Los Angeles area has not seen civic outrage and unrest so
The Friends of Virginia Robinson Gardens recently made a "house call" to Cedars-Sinai's local medical heroes, bringing along some of the beauty from Beverly Hills' historic garden for both first responders and patients to enjoy. The Friends' floral tribute, designed by Andrey Yun, took the form
Tennis enthusiasts rejoice, on June 15 La Cienega Tennis Center and Roxbury Tennis Courts are slated to reopen following temporary closures due to COVID-19. In reopening, the City will follow Los Angeles County safety protocols, including limited court use and reduced operating hours. To ensure that
On May 30, one of the most devastating moments in the history of the City of Beverly Hills occurred when 100 businesses were vandalized after a peaceful protest sparked civil unrest. In the days that followed, some 200 barricades went up throughout the City and
Beverly Hills is on track to return to its former bustling state following an announcement this week by Los Angeles County that beginning June 12 several more industries would be allowed to reopen with various safety measures. The Los Angeles Department of Public Health called
Also by Bianca Heyward On Friday, May 29, at an undisclosed secure location, the Beverly Hills Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was dark and empty. Computers were dormant, except for those operating remotely, due to the COVID-19 crisis. The next morning, Saturday, large crowds of people took
If the Beverly Hills Arts and Culture Commission gets its wish, the City of Beverly Hills could become a veritable art oasis. In tandem with Frieze Los Angeles returning for a third year next February, on June 9 the Commission advocated that the City take