BHPD Arrests Two in Connection with Car Burglary
Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) officers arrested two suspects in connection with a July 10 vehicle burglary.
City Begins Installing Emergency Warning Siren System
A construction crew contracted by the city has begun installation on a first-of-its-kind outdoor warning siren system.
Sexual Abuse Trial To Begin Against Former BHHS Coach
A trial is scheduled to begin on July 24 in a civil lawsuit filed against the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD), Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) and former baseball coach Henry “Hank” Friedman regarding alleged incidents of sexual abuse from 1978 to 1981. The
School Board Extends Moss Adams Contract
The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) school board has approved a three-year contract extension with the accounting firm Moss Adams, LLP, which was hired by the district to conduct performance audits for Measure E and Measure BH funds.
Ringo Starr Celebrates 83rd Birthday in Beverly Hills Garden Park by Reminding Fans to Choose Peace
It was hard to disagree with musician Brian Aubert’s statement that “The mere mention of the name Ringo makes people happy.” Aubert’s words came at Ringo Starr’s 83rd birthday party at Beverly Gardens Park on July 7.
Commission Recommends Landmark Status for Local Church
As the Church of the Good Shepherd approaches its centennial, the city’s Cultural Heritage Commission passed a resolution recommending that the City Council designate the historic property as a local landmark.
Informational Picketing Taking Place at Local Hotels
Hotel workers demanding higher wages and improved healthcare benefits engaged in demonstrations outside the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills this week, while walkouts occurred at hotel properties across Southern California.
Summer Cultural Events in Full Swing in Beverly Hills
The city’s vibrant arts and cultural life is on display this summer and topped the agenda of the July 11 Arts and Culture Commission meeting.
Eskandari Chosen for Community Development Position
Arlen Eskandari has been selected as the next City Building Official (CBO) and Assistant Director of Community Development for the City of Beverly Hills. Eskandari currently serves as the city’s Deputy Building Official, managing plan review and building inspection services.
Metro Construction Prompts Wilshire/La Cienega Street Closures
As construction on the Metro’s Purple (D Line) Extension in Beverly Hills continues, weekend street closures in the area are expected all summer long at the intersection of Wilshire and La Cienega boulevards.