Ronen Announces BHUSD Board Candidacy
Attorney Dela Peykar Ronen has announced her candidacy for the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education, kicking off the race to fill three seats on the board.
‘Janet Planet’ – A Universe Apart
“Janet Planet,” written and directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker, rotates around the mother-daughter relationship between Janet and 11-year-old Lacy.
Council Upholds Approval of Eight-Story Building at 9229 Wilshire Blvd.
On July 9, the Beverly Hills City Council upheld the approval of an eight-story, 56-unit building at 9229 Wilshire Blvd., despite residents’ complaints that the massive structure is out of character with the surrounding neighborhood.
BHUSD Tackles Challenges Ahead of School Year
Following a wide-ranging discussion about class sizes across the district, the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education on July 10 agreed to add a new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) class at Horace Mann Elementary School and discussed adding a fourth-grade class at El
Councilmember Park Addresses WIZO in Beverly Hills
On June 27, WIZO welcomed Los Angeles Councilmember Traci Park to speak at an event at Mickey Fine Pharmacy. Park, a supporter of WIZO, the Jewish community and the State of Israel, spoke about her support of the people of Israel and was recognized with
Steak 48 Sued for Discrimination
Tyler Daniel, a Black former server at a popular Beverly Hills eatery, Steak 48, is suing the establishment for alleged wrongful firing and discrimination following his dismissal from the restaurant last October.
Two City Commissions Merged
The city of Beverly Hills has consolidated its Design Review Commission with its Architectural Commission to create the Architectural and Design Review Commission.
Applications Open for Team Beverly Hills
Applications for the Team Beverly Hills program are being accepted from now through Aug. 9. Created in 1996, Team Beverly Hills provides residents with a hands-on look at the operations of local government. The program features a variety of class sessions and includes interactive experiences
Cedars-Sinai Appoints New President, CEO
After 30 years as a national leader in medicine, and 45 years serving the company, Cedars-Sinai President and CEO Dr. Thomas Priselac is set to retire in October. He will be succeeded by a fellow veteran of the medical industry. Following a nationwide search, Cedars-Sinai
‘June Zero’—Not for Nothing
“June Zero,” a surprising, very good film, is rather uncategorizable. Written and directed by Jake Paltrow, and co-written with Tom Shoval, it is a thoughtful, multilayered movie about the myriad actions leading up to and ending with Albert Eichmann’s execution and the disposal of his