BHFD Investigating Two Apartment Fires
The Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) is investigating the causes of two apartment building fires, which occurred on Aug. 1 and 2, at 220 S. Lasky Drive and 433 N. Palm Drive.
Barbie Comes to Life: A Psychological Perspective
“Barbie” is the talk of the town, even gracing the cover of TIME Magazine. People everywhere are flocking to theaters ($780.7 million in revenue as of Aug. 1), dressing themselves (and even their pets) in hot pink attire and purchasing Barbie merchandise.
Appeal Filed Against La Cienega Mixed-Use Development
An environmental group has filed an appeal against the approval of the 105-unit “Stinking Rose” mixed-use development located at 55 N. La Cienega Drive, arguing that the project should not have received an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Two Robbed at Gunpoint Outside Craig’s in WeHo
Two individuals were robbed at gunpoint in the early hours of Aug. 3 outside the popular West Hollywood eatery Craig’s on the 8800 block of Melrose Avenue.
Preliminary Injunction Granted in Robertson Tree Case
Tree advocates have won a key legal victory in their lawsuit against the city of Beverly Hills. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant issued a preliminary injunction on July 27 forbidding the removal of 36 Ficus trees on Robertson Boulevard until the case
‘Oppenheimer’ A Prometheus of Mythical Proportions
“Oppenheimer,” the extraordinary film written and directed by the redoubtable Christopher Nolan, tackles not just the history of one man and the seminal event that came to define him, but also the complex intersection of science, politics and the cult of personality.
Tina Wiener Begins Term as BHEF President
Tina Wiener loves when students recognize they have just learned something new and exciting. “I realized when I started teaching, there’s nothing more rewarding than when a student is having an ‘aha!’ moment—a connection with what they’re learning,” Wiener told the Courier this week.
National Night Out Signals Strength of Police, Community Relations
The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) convened a well-attended gathering marking National Night Out, an annual community-wide event promoting police-community partnerships with the goal of creating more secure neighborhoods.
Transcending Fear
Last week, I wrote to you suggesting we might be nearing the conclusion of the pandemic, as indicated by the decline in excess deaths in the U.S.
Jewish Community Foundation of LA Awards $2 Million to Nonprofits
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) has awarded a total of $2 million to eight local Jewish organizations. The funding comes through The Foundation’s Next Stage Grants initiative.