BHFD Holds Badge Pinning Ceremony
The Beverly Hills Fire Department Badge Pinning Ceremony took place on March 30, during which the department welcomed new recruits Jacob Payne and Matthew Pietrantoni.
New Graduates of Team Beverly Hills
The newest graduates of Team Beverly Hills recently posed for a photo in City Hall.
Positive Reception to Mayor Gold’s Installation
The reception for the installation of new Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold, M.D. began before the evening's City Council agenda was completed–and that turned out to be a good thing as the wind picked up as the night went on.
Just in Case BH Kickoff Draws Residents, Volunteers, First Responders
An estimated 100 people gathered at La Cienega Park on March 26 for the installation of Just In Case BH's first emergency supply box.
A Viewpoint on Measures B and C | Guest Editorial
I served as City Manager during the years the Cheval Blanc Beverly Hills hotel project moved through the city review and approval process. This included a 5-0 approval of the project by the Planning Commission, and a 4-1 approval by the City Council.
Scoping Meeting Held for 9600 Wilshire
As Beverly Hills preps a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed 9600 Wilshire Boulevard Specific Plan–a major development project with the potential to dramatically transform a significant section of Wilshire Boulevard–members of the public participated in a preliminary meeting in which they commented
Bosse Praised for Her Service
Councilmember Lili Bosse walked out of the April 4 City Council Reorganization/ Installation ceremony with too many plaques, awards and framed letters of commendation for one former mayor to carry.
Julian Gold Sworn In For Third Term As Mayor of Beverly Hills
Julian Gold, M.D. was sworn into his third term as mayor, riding a wave of great excitement as he marveled at the prosperous state of the city and outlined plans to prepare it for the challenges that lay ahead.
Committee Takes Up Parklet Design Standards
Dining areas in parking spots, also known as parklets, have become a fixture in Beverly Hills since the pandemic, but in order to make them a permanent program the city must finalize design and fee standards.
BHUSD Board Considers Varied Agenda
Agenda items at the March 28 Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) ranged from shade structures to computer science programs to teacher salaries and classroom instructional time.