School Board Approves Budget, Reviews Naming Gift, Receives CBOC Feedback
On June 27, the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) board adopted the 2023-2024 budget for the upcoming academic year.
Council Honors Distinguished Cedars-Sinai Physician
Beverly Hills Mayor Dr. Julian Gold kicked off the Beverly Hills City Council regular meeting on June 27 with his “People Helping People” award. Gold created the honor when he was installed several months ago, as a way to highlight “people in the community who
Planning Commission Approves City’s First Density Bonus Project in Mixed-Use Zone
The Beverly Hills Planning Commission has approved its first density bonus permit for a project in the city’s mixed-use zone, a precedent-setting move occurring nearly three years since the passage of an ordinance allowing for mixed-use development in the city.
‘The Mountaintop’ – A Steep Hill to Climb
“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” is the last speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. the day before he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Katori Hall’s Olivier-winning play, “The Mountaintop,” was first produced in 2010 and is now at the Geffen Playhouse. Taking its title
Courier Wins Two LA Press Club Awards
The awards were given out by the Los Angeles Press Club, the oldest and largest organization of its kind in Southern California. Each year, the organization honors journalistic excellence in print, radio, podcast, TV and online categories.
Stainbrook Lauds Success of Real Time Watch Center
One year after launching one of the most comprehensive city surveillance systems in the country, the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) has seen a 21% drop in overall crime.
City Adopts $626.3 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24
With flush coffers thanks to a post-pandemic boom in revenue, the Beverly Hills City Council adopted a $626.3 million budget for fiscal year 2023 to 2024 that preserves all existing services and provides new investments in public safety and infrastructure.
Sinai Temple Launches Zionist Education Fellowship for Rabbinical Students
Westwood-based Sinai Temple, one of the largest synagogues in the country, has launched a fellowship dedicated to educating rabbinical students about Israel, hoping the next generation of rabbis can have nuanced conversations about Israel based on history and fact.
Teach Your Children About Finance
As Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young sang so many years ago, “Teach your children well.” I’m sure we all agree with that sentiment. Teaching them manners, to study their schoolwork, to be nice to other people, and to be honorable is all good of course.
No Change in Certified Results After Special Election Recount
A recount effort regarding the May 23 special election on Ballot Measures B and C has concluded with no change in the certified results. The special election overturned the city’s approval of the proposed Cheval Blanc Beverly Hills Hotel project by a razor-thin margin of