Measure G Ahead by Slim Margin
Los Angeles County voters are almost evenly divided about the historic ballot measure that would amend the county charter to increase representation, accountability and transparency.
Stern, Sabag and Russell Lead in School Board Race
The race for three open seats on the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education is extremely tight, but as of press time, Dr. Amanda Stern, Sigalie Sabag and Russell Stuart are in the three top slots ahead of Dela Peykar Ronen.
Increase in Coyote Sightings Reported in Beverly Hills
On Nov. 5 at noon, Natalie Ganji noticed a coyote roaming around the front yard of her neighbor’s house on the 200 block of South Bedford Drive.
Hochman Wins DA Race by a Landslide
Nathan Hochman has secured a sweeping victory in the race to unseat Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.
Beverly Hills in the Big Apple
On Oct. 22, Mayor Lester Friedman, Vice Mayor Sharona Nazarian, Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Johnson, Chamber of Commerce Director of Economic Development, Brittany Ganson, City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey and Conference and Visitors Bureau CEO Julie Wagner traveled to New York City to
Visionary Women Hosts Venus Williams for 10th Anniversary Event
Wearing white sneakers and a sports jacket with the words “Le Punk c’est Chic” emblazoned on the side, Venus Williams needed no introduction when she took to the stage at The Wallis Goldsmith Theater as the keynote speaker for Visionary Women’s Fall Salon on Oct.
Police and Fire Department Provide Latest Statistics
Crime is down in Beverly Hills, according to a monthly report by the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) provided at the Oct. 28 Health and Safety Commission. Lieutenant Andrew Myers presented crime statistics from August to the first half of October, displaying a general downward
Maple Counseling Center Reports on District Programs
At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Health and Safety Commission welcomed two Maple Counseling Center representatives to discuss their work with the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD), and how it’s shaping the next generation through social-emotional learning (SEL).
Fall Funtastic Harvest Festival is a Spooky Success
On Oct. 27, the “Fall Funtastic Harvest Festival and Day of the Dead Celebration” took place at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market. Events included pumpkin carving, face painting and Mexican folkloric dancing.
Revised Plans Submitted for 9600 Wilshire Project
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, HBC, has submitted revised plans for its 9600 Wilshire project. Originally proposed in 2022 to revitalize its Wilshire Boulevard properties, the revised plan reflects extensive community feedback.