Residents Oppose Removal of Coldwater Canyon Lanes

Residents of Beverly Hills expressed overwhelming opposition to the removal of left-turn pockets on Coldwater Canyon Drive during an Aug. 3 Traffic and Parking Commission meeting.

Unprecedented wildfires raging across the Hawaii Island (also known as the Big Island) and Maui have resulted in at least 36 deaths, decimated homes along with businesses and prompted U.S. President Joe Biden to approve, on Aug. 10, a disaster declaration which frees up federal

A drone led Beverly Hills police to two sus- pects who were arrested for an unsuccessful burglary attempt during business hours at Gearys Beverly Hills on Beverly Drive.

The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) board of education held its final regular meeting before the 2023-2024 school year officially kicks off on Aug. 14.

The Church of the Good Shepherd, the oldest house of worship in Beverly Hills, is preparing to mark its 100th anniversary with a fabulous and faith-filled celebration of God, church and community. 

Beverly Hills Mayor Dr. Julian Gold and the City Council recognized former president of the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills JR Dzubak at their Aug. 1 meeting.

The July 25 Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) board meeting reviewed the student cell phone policy on the district’s campuses, approved a $408,000 construction project to replace playfield turf at Hawthorne Elementary School and introduced a career academy for high school students.

The Beverly Hills City Council took up a varied agenda at its Aug. 1 meeting, including the upcoming League of Cities Annual Conference, a proposed Day of Wellness and more.

The Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) is investigating the causes of two apartment building fires, which occurred on Aug. 1 and 2, at 220 S. Lasky Drive and 433 N. Palm Drive.

“Barbie” is the talk of the town, even gracing the cover of TIME Magazine. People everywhere are flocking to theaters ($780.7 million in revenue as of Aug. 1), dressing themselves (and even their pets) in hot pink attire and purchasing Barbie merchandise.