‘Taking Venice’— An American First
When the United States government, for one brief moment in time, decided they would wield the sword of art and culture against Communism, they stirred up a hornet’s nest at the Venice Biennale.
BHUSD School Board Addresses iPad Use and Classroom Size
The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education meeting on May 21 included a spirited discussion about the use of iPads in classrooms.
Pro-Palestinian Activists Erect New UCLA Encampment
While UCLA Chancellor Gene Block was being grilled by members of Congress for his handling of pro-Palestinian protests, activists on campus erected a new encampment early on May 23, drawing police in riot gear who declared the gathering unlawful and dispersed the crowd.
WIZO Hosts Hostage Families in Beverly Hills
The Women’s International Zionist Organization California, WIZO, hosted a delegation of hostages' families at the home of Gina Rapheal, Chair, WIZO California the morning of May 23 in Beverly Hills.
Pro-Choice Advocates Press Council on Clinic Matter
During a heated public comment period at the May 21 Beverly Hills City Council meeting, more than twenty people criticized the city for its actions in connection with a proposed clinic for abortion services on Wilshire Boulevard.
Rotary International President Visits Beverly Hills
The Rotary Club of Beverly Hills hosted Rotary International President Gordon McInally and his wife Heather at its May 15 luncheon at The Beverly Hills Hotel.
Arts and Culture Commission Previews Summer Programming
Despite the occasional May showers and June gloom, summer is heating up in Beverly Hills, and during its May 14 meeting, the Beverly Hills Arts and Culture Commission highlighted some of the marquee summer programming happening over the next few months.
Rent Stabilization Commission to be Dissolved
During a special meeting on May 14, a City Council ad hoc committee agreed that the Rent Stabilization Commission has outlived its original mandate and recommended it be dissolved.
Concours d’Elegance Set for Father’s Day
The 29th annual Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance will take place on Rodeo Drive on June 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Holds Spring Luncheon
The Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai rolled out the red carpet on May 9 to honor actress Diane Lane with the Woman of the 21st Century Award and Gretchen Pace, the Vice President and General Manager of Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills, with the Humanitarian Award at its