Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Johnson and Mayor Dr. Julian Gold presided over the official ribbon cutting on Aug. 17 for Sweet Angeles Bakery Cafe, newly opened in the Rodeo Collection.
Law enforcement agencies across the County of Los Angeles have partnered to establish a task force to investigate, apprehend and prosecute suspects who have committed retail theft as businesses grapple with an uptick of smash-and-grabs in recent weeks.
The Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills celebrated a centennial mass on Aug. 13. The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, officiated.
Students have returned to classes in the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD). Special Back to School events in the city included Staff Opening Day on Aug. 11 at the Saban Theater.
During its Aug. 15 Study Session, the Beverly Hills City Council signaled its support for appointing a new Planning Commission member, Lou Milkowski, to succeed current commissioner Peter Ostroff.
A divided Los Angeles City Council this week called for a halt to the Bulgari Hotel project in Benedict Canyon that has drawn the ire of some neighbors who expressed concerns about the impact the project would have on the environment and public safety.
Attempting to curb loud and “unnecessary” picketing occurring in the early hours of the day, the city of Beverly Hills is suing hospitality labor union Unite Here Local 11 over actions officials say create a “public nuisance.”
On Aug. 15, Beverly Hills City Council approved a 10-year, $14 million agreement to house up to 230 homeless individuals in “scattered-site” permanent supportive housing and motels.
An abortion clinic that sought to open a Beverly Hills location is taking legal action against its landlord and the city after its lease at 8920 Wilshire Blvd. was canceled.
Mayor Dr. Julian Gold adjourned the Aug. 15 Beverly Hills City Council regular meeting this week in memory of Clarence Avant — “The Black Godfather” of music, entertainment, politics and sports.
