Most of us don't even know what day it is, so planning a Mother's Day surprise may have slipped through the cracks this year. Fortunately, the Courier has compiled 10 great last-minute gift ideas for mom, whether she is nearby or at a distance. The
With virtual contact replacing personal contact for business meetings and social gatherings these days, the Courier wanted to share a few tips on how to look your best while navigating a Zoom, FaceTime or Skype call. First, there is the technical aspect of your home computer
If you miss the day-to-night action in the City of Beverly Hills along with the shops, restaurants and local people of the community, here is an update on a few things that have transpired during the Safer at Home order. Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura opened
In a much anticipated press conference on May 7, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced detailed guidelines for how some businesses could begin to reopen with modifications as early as Friday, May 8. "At the end of the day, these are meaningful modifications (to the Stay at Home
Commercial landlords and tenants presented opposing views during a special City Council study session on May 5. The topic at hand: revisions to the Urgency Ordinance enacted by the City in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Landlords will likely get a reprieve when an amended ordinance
The Beverly Hills City Council met May 4 to discuss testing measures the City could enact as it prepares to reopen further in the wake of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. "The virus has taken a dramatic toll on our community and has changed lives forever," Mayor
Beverly Hills leaders met several times this week to discuss a bounty of issues ranging from the City's response to COVID-19 and closing City parks for Mother's Day to clarifying last week's vote on allowing elective surgeries to resume. Revising the Urgency Ordinance In addition to adopting
The breakup of a family is trying under normal circumstances. But, these are no ordinary times. In an era of Stay at Home orders, social distancing and business shutdowns, child custody, support orders and property division are taking on added complexity. The Courier spoke with
The search is on for an Interim Police Chief for the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD), with the announcement that Sandra Spagnoli will retire from the position effective May 15, 2020. In the April 25 statement announcing Spagnoli's retirement, City Manager George Chavez noted: "During the Chief's
Perhaps now more than ever before, exercising is a critical component in practicing self-care. While gyms and fitness studios have been closed for over a month, many of our favorite boutique exercise classes are being taught online now. Getting in a good workout promotes physical
