Paul Selwyn, Pillar of City’s Cultural Scene, Passes Away
Longtime Beverly Hills resident and Founding President of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Paul Selwyn, passed away on Feb. 16 at age 88.
Campaign Corner
Attention all candidates. The Courier would like to keep readers informed about campaign events in our ongoing "Campaign Corner" feature.
Milestones and Memories
The Courier is introducing a new feature called "Milestones and Memories," and it is inspired by you! Thank you to those who have already sent us your special stories, including Rabbi Harry Roth, who celebrated his 98th birthday on Feb. 11. Have you celebrated an engagement, wedding,
Protesters Rally for Ukraine in Westwood
Supporters of Ukraine rallied in Westwood in front of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's office over the weekend, gathering by the hundreds to denounce the Russian invasion and call on the international community for aid. With over 100,000 Ukrainian-Americans settled in California, according to the U.S. Census
Remembering Selma Katz Bosse
Jon Bosse describes his mother Selma Katz Bosse as a "very selfless person who never wanted attention."
BHPD Employee Becomes President of Women’s Leadership Group
The new 911 communications manager at Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) has been elected President of Los Angeles County Women Leaders in Law Enforcement (WLLE).
Beverly Hills Philanthropist Judy Briskin Makes $1.5 Million Donation to Maple Counseling Center
Local philanthropist Judy Briskin has made a $1.5 million donation to the Maple Counseling Center to fund the Briskin|Wilder Welcome Center, a program at the center's new location on La Cienega Boulevard.
BHUSD Board Approves Transitional Kindergarten Program
At its Feb. 22 meeting, the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education unanimously approved a universal transitional kindergarten (TK) program, approved the issuance of Measure BH bonds, and reviewed enrollment data and projections.
From Beverly Hills to Bakersfield Museum of Art
On her patio under the dappled shade of a giant magnolia tree, Joan Agajanian Quinn sits before a spread of dainty egg salad tea sandwiches and ruby red grapefruit wedges that glisten like gemstones.
Indoor Masking Optional for Fully Vaccinated
As COVID-19 case numbers continue to drop from the omicron surge, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) officials announced the end of mandatory indoor masking for vaccinated individuals in certain places.