City Sues Striking Hospitality Workers

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.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is here and can’t be stopped. But it can be regulated by good old-fashioned human intelligence and Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA-36th District) is leading the charge to do so.

As the summer travel season wraps up, the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) is reminding drivers to stay safe and be respon- sible by never driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

The Beverly Hills Picklefest Contest took place on Aug. 6 at the Farmers’ Market, attracting 20 entries.

Beverly Hills is home to scores of influential community members with hundreds of fascinating stories to share. Now for the first time, a dedicated podcast is bringing these tales to life.

Beverly Hills City Employee Roy Perez was recognized on Aug. 7 by Mayor Dr. Julian Gold and Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook for "seeing something and saying something."

The Rodeo Drive Committee (RDC) is busy with a variety of events and projects on the horizon.