Council Approves Design Standards for Multifamily Housing

The Beverly Hills City Council at its Sept. 30 meeting unanimously approved a draft ordinance that will amend the regulations of multifamily residential developments that govern objective design standards and approved a draft resolution to adopt objective design standards for certain multifamily housing projects.

Cain and global design collective RIOS have shared additional details regarding the 4.5 acres of botanical gardens that will be open to the public at One Beverly Hills.

This year, Good Shepherd Catholic School is celebrating its 95th anniversary, culminating in a gala at Il Cielo on Oct. 11 and Mass the following day. It is the only Catholic school in the city and holds a history as rich as Beverly Hills itself. “GSBH

Forty-four members of the community have been selected to participate in the 2025-2026 Class of Team Beverly Hills (“Team BH”).

Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian delivered her State of the City address at Greystone Mansion and Gardens on Sept. 25, echoing the theme of unity that she has projected throughout her term as mayor. 

The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board has responded to a cease-and-desist letter that was delivered to the board at its Sept. 9 meeting. 

Lorenz (Larry) Hart, a name that may no longer ring any bells, was one of the keystones of the American Songbook.

Beverly Hills High School Instrumental/Vocal Music Director and PBIS Coach Justin Klotzle has been named BHUSD’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Representative for the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).

Forty-four Beverly Hills High School students have been selected to participate in the 2025 Career Academy.

The Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission at its Sept. 18 meeting discussed two recent community events, Beverly Hills Reads! and Day of Wellness.