Johana Hernandez Engaged
Designer Johana Hernandez, owner of GLAUDI Beverly Hills, and John Daniel "JD" Hutton are celebrating their engagement.
Beverly Wilshire Spreads Holiday Cheer
Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, and its Executive Chef Samir Roonwal, pictured, provided hot holiday meals to members of the Beverly Hills Police Department personnel working on Christmas Day and the last day of Hanukkah.
County Urges Caution To Avoid COVID Transmission
According to state figures, there were 1,195 COVID-positive patients in county hospitals, down from 1,220 on Saturday. Public Health officials estimated that roughly 40% of patients with the virus were admitted for COVID-related conditions, with many only learning they were infected when testing upon admission.
Start the New Year with “Jewish Family Recipes” Cookbook
The idea for the cookbook, which has been selling like hotcakes since it became available online in December, originated when the pandemic took away in-person fundraising events for the social services agency.
Billboard Campaign Targets Antisemitism with Kindness
Ten billboards positioned throughout Los Angeles are designed to spread love, hope and kindness. They are visible to drivers and pedestrians at destinations ranging from the San Fernando Valley to Culver City, Venice and the intersection of Olympic and Robertson Boulevards in West Los Angeles.
Noteworthy New Laws Taking Effect in 2023
At midnight on Jan. 1, Champagne corks will pop, friends will embrace and hundreds of new California laws will take effect. Many will provide minor tweaks to existing legislation. However, a dozen or so address big ticket topics like housing development, reproductive rights and gun control
Beverly Hills 2022 in Review
This year was marked by mayoral initiatives like "Business with Bosse," and "Live with Lili;" the creation of the Real Time Watch Center with a new police chief at the helm; arts and culture events, and new members of the City Council and school board.
Nowruz Banners will Celebrate Persian New Year in Beverly Hills
For the past four years the non-profit Farhang Foundation has partnered with the city to mount Nowruz banners in recognition of Beverly Hills' significant Iranian population. This year, those banners will also express a message of solidarity with women fighting for their rights in Iran.
Former Employee’s Case Against City Allowed to Proceed
A judge has finalized his ruling allowing a 70-year-old former Beverly Hills senior recreation supervisor who once assisted with management of the city-owned Greystone Mansion & Gardens to proceed with all the claims in her lawsuit alleging she was denied promotions because of her age.
Clark Dikeman Receives Recreation and Parks Commission Award
The City of Beverly Hills Recreation and Parks Commission recognized aquatics instructor and adult educator, Clark Dikeman with the Recreation and Parks Commission Award at its Dec. 20 meeting.