Wanting to make a difference is nothing new for active members of the Beverly Hills community. But in this time of COVID-19, the ways in which people can give back have dramatically shifted in response to local and state mandates. Welcome the "Masks for Mankind"
The House of Bijan is partnering with medical face-shield supplier AcuShield to produce 10,000 face protectors. The shields provide complete coverage of the sides of the face, preventing all contact with eyes, mouth and nose, offering a physical barrier from airborne pathogens, infectious airborne droplets,
In the first of our multi-part series, the Courier is profiling healthcare professionals at the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. Marisa Goldberg is an ER nurse at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She has spent her career there, serving two years on the floor in a medical/surgical
While all non-essential retail stores are physically closed to the public, there are many shops that continue to offer goods to purchase – virtually. As parents find themselves overwhelmed, juggling their careers with housework and homeschooling, "giftologists" have solutions to keep kids busy without overwhelming
Once reserved for a cozy night in watching Netflix or a long day at the office, delivery from our favorite restaurants – along with virtual gatherings and the news – has become our critical lifeline to the outside world. While we are busy trying to
It's no secret that along with becoming gourmet chefs at home, many of us are also trying to master the perfect cocktails. With all of these newfound indulgences, spirit and wine sales are up a reported 300 percent since the COVID-19 shelter in place orders,
On average, we spend one-third of our life asleep in bed. But since the COVID-19 stay- at-home order took effect, that seems like an underestimate. A comfortable bed is a natural place to retreat after a long day of working from the kitchen table or
One week after the City of Beverly Hills mandated that everyone must wear protective face coverings in public, it's impossible not to realize how much our community has changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The upcoming City Council meeting on April 21 is poised
While vehicular traffic may have dramatically diminished since L.A. County began observing the Governor's Safer at Home directive on March 19 to curb the spread of COVID-19, construction projects throughout Beverly Hills continue mostly unabated. In fact, according to City Building Official Raj Patel, the City
While the ability to conduct business as usual evaporated across the world in tandem with the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Beverly Hills continues to operate to the best of its capacity, albeit in a very modified way. Worldwide, 1.6 million people have contracted the