Hotel Worker Strike Reaches Beverly Hills
On July 24, more than 1,000 cooks, room attendants, dishwashers, servers, bellmen, and front desk agents at The Beverly Hilton, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and Fairmont Century Plaza went on strike.
Annual Picklefest Takes Place Aug. 6 at Farmers’ Market
The annual Picklefest will take place on Aug. 6 at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market.
Society Hounds Ribbon Cutting
Society Hounds, the new luxury dog boutique on Canon Drive, held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 20.
Restoration Approved for Historic Office Building
Plans are underway to restore and expand a historic office building designed by master architect John Lautner, following recent approvals from the Planning Commission.
Council Study Session Considers Holiday Decor
The July 18 Beverly Hills City Council study session focused on a broad range of topics, including decor for the 2023 Rodeo Drive holiday program, background checks for incoming city commissioners and the possible merging of the Design Review and Architectural commissions.
BHPD Arrests Four in Connection with Armed Robbery
On July 17, Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) arrested three suspects—two men and one woman—as well as one juvenile boy in connection with an armed robbery incident that occurred near N. Doheny Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard.
Protests Continue at Beverly Hills Hotels as Strike Looms
For the second consecutive week, non-striking demonstrators engaged in protests outside hotels in Beverly Hills while Unite Here Local 11, the labor union for hospitality workers, continued to coordinate rolling walkouts across Southern California.
A Bustling Bastille Day Celebration in Beverly Hills
To commemorate Bastille Day, the National Day of France, the city held an event at Beverly Canon Gardens on July 16 that celebrated French food, music, dance, and magic. The city’s first -ever Bastille Day (which is actually on July 14) event was sponsored with
‘Theater Camp’ – As Campy As Can Be
Musical theater! Love it or hate it, there’s plenty for everyone in “Theater Camp,” the affectionate tribute to the kids and adults who pour their hearts and souls into amateur productions hoping beyond hope that they’ll lead to fame. Success or failure.
Council Seeks to Expand Mixed-Use Ordinance to Boost Development in Beverly Hills
Two and a half years since adopting a mixed-use ordinance, the Beverly Hills City Council is considering expanding it to encourage more residential development in commercial areas.