While the economic ramifications of COVID-19 have yet to be fully realized, health experts are already seeing a significant increase in mental health-related challenges. The issue of mental health took precedence at a Special Meeting of the Beverly Hills Health and Safety Commission on May 18
Beverly Hills is poised to hold its first Rent Stabilization Commission meeting on June 3 at 7 p.m. The new City Commission was established last year to administer the City's Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). "Our rent stabilization is a critical part of our financial structure," incoming
On May 26, the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education held a regular board meeting during which reopening plans for fall 2020 were presented by Assistant Superintendent Dustin Seemann. The virtual six-hour meeting was broadcast live, gaining an audience replete with parents
Also by John Lambert Pearson In this issue, the Courier is pleased to present the first of a multi-part series by Mark Rios, FAIA, FASLA and John Lambert Pearson, ASLA. Rios is founder and Creative Director of RCH Studios, a multi-disciplinary design practice based in Los
Enhanced outdoor dining will likely be one effort undertaken by the City of Beverly Hills to help drive business during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City Council voiced support at its May 19 meeting to allow staff to investigate options for restaurants to expand service onto
With operating revenues expected to decrease by 20 percent, the Beverly Hills City Council is considering ways to balance next year's budget. The Council must approve the fiscal year 2020/21 (FY 2020/2021) budget by the end of June to maintain operations. Total operating revenue for the
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has established Hope @ The Wallis, a resiliency fund to support the organization and arts during the challenges of COVID-19. May 19 also brought the announcement from Artistic Director Paul Crewes that British virtuoso violinist Daniel Hope
The Beverly Hills City Council stopped short of amending its COVID-19-related Urgency Ordinance for a fifth time on May 19 following a robust Study Session discussion. The Council is expected to adopt a new replacement Urgency Ordinance which will focus on commercial eviction protections in
Molecular mixologist and liquid chef Rob Floyd soldiered through 4,000 live stage performances last year of his enormously popular "Cocktail Theatre," while also filming "Bar Rescue" for Paramount Television and shows for the Sprits Network, but Floyd's real goal is to make the home bartender
The Beverly Hills City Council continued its new tradition of meeting virtually at this week's May 19 City Council meeting, approving a bevy of items including a contract for Dominick Rivetti to begin work as Interim Chief of Police. Welcome Back Chief Rivetti The City Council unanimously