Larry Thompson Launches Second Bid for Congress

In his second bid to represent the 32nd Congressional District, which includes Beverly Hills and much of West Los Angeles, longtime Hollywood executive Larry Thompson is hoping to end the polarization that has crippled American politics and exacerbated the biggest issues facing district voters. 

The end of the year is always a time for celebration, and during its last regular meeting of 2023, the Beverly Hills Recreation and Parks Commission on Nov. 28 recapped successful fall events while previewing the festivities to come.   

Originally produced in 1981 and a very famous flop, “Merrily We Roll Along” is now the biggest hit on Broadway and deservedly so.

More than 600 attendees gathered at Jewish National Fund-USA’s (JNF-USA) annual Breakfast for Israel, held on Nov. 28 at the Skirball Cultural Center, to express their support for the Jewish state, stand strong against antisemitism and support the work of JNF-USA.

The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) has taken part in a joint operation leading to arrests in the series of armed robberies that plagued the Southland from July through October of this year.

Her friends know her as a rocket scientist, the community as former School Board President, and her family as a devoted mother; now Nooshin Meshkaty has her eyes set on a new title— City Council member.

Six people with a history of public service in Beverly Hills have confirmed their candidacy for two City Council seats opening up in the 2024 election, with others likely to follow before the official nomination period ends on Dec. 13.

Before Oct. 7, Beverly Hills Synagogue Senior Rabbi Pini Dunner had never organized a protest.

At its Nov. 21 regular meeting, the Beverly Hills City Council voted unanimously to acquire the property located at 111 N. Gale Drive in Beverly Hills for $8.4 million.

Approximately 1,000 people expressed support for Israel while attending “One People, One Heart: Solidarity with Israel,” a community event held Nov. 19 at Sinai Temple in Westwood.