Rotary Club Holds Heart of the Hills Event

As devastating fires continue to sweep through Los Angeles County, the community of Beverly Hills showed up in full support at the Heart of the Hills donation event on Jan. 19.

It’s tough to keep on top of all the new series premiering on television, what with the seemingly infinite number of streamers and the content that is, in a manner of speaking (or watching), thrown against the wall to see what will stick.

The hotels of Beverly Hills are renowned for their five-star service, recognizable designs and illustrious heritage.

At a special meeting on Jan. 16, the Beverly Hills City Council voted unanimously to temporarily suspend restrictions on short-term rentals in the city to help provide housing for individuals and families displaced by the recent fires. 

A fire broke out late in the evening on Jan. 22 in the Sepulveda Basin, leading to evacuation warnings in the area.

When fires broke out across Los Angeles on Jan. 7, many residents rushed to evacuate in time, leaving behind their homes, possessions and, in some cases, pets.

More than 100 women have filed a new lawsuit against Barry J. Brock, M.D., an obstetrician-gynecologist who formerly worked at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

The Beverly Hills City Council and Parking Authority met on Jan. 9 to address several key issues, including updates from the police department and public works department, as well as plans concerning One Beverly Hills and the potential impact of the 2026 World Cup. 

Oscar-nominated director David Lynch, best known for films such as “Blue Velvet” and “The Elephant Man” and the quirky television drama “Twin Peaks,” has died at age 78, his family announced on Jan. 16.

As efforts to contain the fires across Los Angeles continue, the extent of the devastation is difficult to fathom.