Mark Stainbrook Sworn in as Beverly Hills Chief of Police

"We had such an outstanding cooperative task force going after people selling drugs and using that money to fund terrorism," Bodner told the Courier. "He's very worldly, understands different cultures, understands diversity, and he was able to really open a lot of doors for us

"I think [COVID] is probably the most devastating thing that could've happened to the local economy, if not the world, that we've all seen in many of our lifetimes, and hopefully it's the last thing in our lifetimes," said Johnson.

Long-time Beverly Hills resident Jacqueline Avant, 81, was shot and killed at her home in the Trousdale Estates neighborhood in the early morning of Dec. 1, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. Avant, wife of music executive and producer Clarence Avant, was a prominent

After two long years, the sugarplum dreams for Beverly Hills ballerinas Jenne and Elle Shim are alive again. Sisters Jenne (14) and Elle (12) will share the stage with a total of 67 pre-professional dancers plus guest artists in Westside Ballet of Santa Monica's production

Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) senior Jac Mani was surrounded by his friends, family, teammates, and coaches on Nov. 18 as he accepted a basketball scholarship offer to the University of California, Davis.

On Nov 18, The American Cinematheque hosted the 35th Annual American Cinematheque Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel honoring Scarlett Johansson and Participant.

"It's going to be a transition the next month, so it'll be exciting to see someone step up," said Freeman. 

Mirisch suggested that the ordinance incorporate enhanced reporting requirements for contributions to PACs. Even if entities that do business with the city were banned from contributing to campaigns, they could still donate to PACs. Mirisch hoped that requiring PACs to label donations from city contractors

"It's a roasted turkey breast and we're using a light poultry gravy that's adjusted for calories and salt content, but it's still good nonetheless. And then we have a roasted vegetable we're serving on the side, and then peas with roasted pearl onions," Gordon said.

"Are you ready to add even more glow to our evening?" Mayor Robert Wunderlich called out to the throngs of people before he and the City Council ceremonially "turned on" the lights along the street.