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'Don’t Let Outsiders Decide What’s Best for Our Beloved Home' | Guest Editorial
As many of you know, a signature-gathering operation is underway in Beverly Hills that is meant to overturn one of the most important City Council votes in recent history that I believe ensures the heart and soul of our future: the approval of the world-class Cheval Blanc hotel at the northern end o...
Lori Hyland Becomes Sole Owner of Hilton & Hyland
Hilton & Hyland has announced that Lori Hyland is now the 100% shareholder and owner of Hilton & Hyland. The Hilton & Hyland company name will remain unchanged.
City Council Honors, Discusses and Approves in Last Meeting of Year
Members of the Beverly Hills City Council dove deep into approving a slew of wide-ranging measures during their regular meeting on Dec. 13. Agenda items ranged from police department signing bonuses to licensing agreements and commission appointments, among others.
The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education held an Organizational Meeting on Dec. 13 in which the 2023-24 cabinet was installed, including its newest member, Judy Manouchehri, and Rachelle Marcus, who begins her second term.
The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education held an Organizational Meeting on Dec. 13 in which the 2023-24 cabinet was installed, including its newest member, Judy Manouchehri, and Rachelle Marcus, who begins her second term. The board also elected Noah Margo and Amanda Ster...
Beloved longtime City Manager George Chavez was feted with sentimental speeches at a retirement party held in his honor at Beverly Hills City Hall on Tuesday night. The elegantly decorated event, which was hosted by the city and free to the public, was attended by Mayor Lili Bosse, who also served as MC, as well as former Beverly Hills mayors; city councilmembers, officials, and staff; members of the Beverly Hills Police Department; residents; and Chavez’s friends and family, who filled the Municipal Gallery to capacity.
The elegantly decorated event, which was hosted by the city and free to the public, was attended by Mayor Lili Bosse, who also served as MC, as well as former Beverly Hills mayors; city councilmembers, officials, and staff; members of the Beverly Hills Police Department; residents; and Chavez’s fr...
“Empire of Light” - Dimmed
Mendes apparently believed that it was enough to assemble a marvelous cast and that his incomplete concept would come together; that the performance would generate itself.
When images first surfaced of the Russian invasion of Ukraine earlier this year, Debra Luftman knew she needed to do something. The Beverly Hills dermatologist began to make calls, trying to find out how to help.
“He told me he was applying to colleges and concerned about how he looked. I also had another woman pointing to spots on her face. She felt they were making her ugly. Feeling good about yourself makes you feel better. People don’t want to look unsightly, no matter what circumstances they are in....
David Yelton Receives Fred C. Cunningham Award
Named after the city’s longtime former Executive Director of Public Affairs, Fred C. Cunningham, the honor recognizes an employee who has a true vocation for serving the community and who has demonstrated expertise and commitment tempered with grace and humility. Mr. Yelton is the fourth honoree t...
Gina Raphael Honored for Work with WIZO
With over 800 social service projects, WIZO is the largest social services provider outside of Israeli government with a focus on helping women and children in Israel with day care centers, youth villages, senior centers shelters for battered women, girls and women’s leadership programs, programs ...
Study Session Handles a Quartet of Agenda Items
The Dec. 6 City Council Study Session invited discussion on four topics, from administrative details to a key pandemic-related program. City Clerk Huma Ahmed provided an update on three upcoming vacancies within the Design Review Commission (DRC).
On Dec. 13, the city of Beverly Hills is hosting a reception in honor of retiring City Manager George Chavez, who leaves after 34 years of dedicated service to the community. The party is free for the public to attend and will be held from 5:30 – 7 p.m. in the Municipal Gallery at Beverly Hills City Hall. The reception will be attended by city officials, community leaders, and members of the public.
On Dec. 13, the city of Beverly Hills is hosting a reception in honor of retiring City Manager George Chavez, who leaves after 34 years of dedicated service to the community.
The spectacularly bedecked and festive space at Greystone featured fun experiences, multicultural themes and decorations, strolling carolers, live music and dance party with acclaimed Mostly Kosher klezmer gypsy-rock band, craft-making and storytelling, and a fantastic puppet show in Greystone Theatre by the beloved Bob Baker Marionette Theater.
The spectacularly bedecked and festive space at Greystone featured fun experiences, multicultural themes and decorations, strolling carolers, live music and dance party with acclaimed Mostly Kosher klezmer gypsy-rock band, craft-making and storytelling, and a fantastic puppet show in Greystone Theat...
Local realtor Rosalie Klein cut the ribbon at a dedication ceremony for a Mobile Intensive Care Unit Ambulance destined for Israel’s national emergency medical service. Klein funded the ambulance to honor her late parents, Dvora and Mordechai, and her husband, Morrie.
A dedication ceremony took place on Dec. 4 for a Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) ambulance destined for Israel’s national emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (MDA). Local realtor Rosalie Klein funded the ambulance to honor her late parents, Dvora and Mordechai, and her beloved husband, M...
Human Rights, Antisemitism at the Forefront of City Council Meeting
The Beverly Hills City Council addressed topics ranging from licensing to commission appointments at its Dec. 6 formal meeting. But two items not on the agenda provided the evening’s most stirring moments.
Must-Haves for the Holidays in Beverly Hills
We’ve compiled this collection of the latest offerings at local shops to inspire you to sparkle up your wardrobe or warm your home. You might even find some gift ideas for loved ones on your list.
Holiday Movie Releases to Watch For: Part Two of Two
The November releases have debuted and so far, it’s been good news for moviegoers and studios alike. “The Banshees of Inisherin,” “The Menu,” “She Said,” and “The Fabelmans” (still in limited release) have earned high marks with both critics and audiences. But it is “Black Panthe...
Beverly Hills lacks an adequate plan to do its part in addressing California’s affordable housing crisis. That was the opinion of a Nov. 28 letter by the state’s Department for Housing and Community Development, or HCD, which for the second time rejected the city of Beverly Hills’ state-mandated housing element.
Beverly Hills lacks an adequate plan to do its part in addressing California’s affordable housing crisis.
In honor of Russian pianist, conductor, and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff ’s 150th birthday, the Beverly Hills Community Services Department partnered with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Humanities Department to present “Rachmaninoff Was Here: The Golden Age of Beverly Hills Bohemianism,” in February of 2023.
At its Nov. 28 City Council Liaison/Rodeo Drive/Special Events/Holiday Program Committee meeting, Mayor Lili Bosse and Councilmember Lester Friedman reviewed plans for a series of upcoming events celebrating the world-renowned Russian pianist, conductor and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff in Beverly Hi...
Albert H. Lightfoot, or “AL” as he was commonly called, has been described by longtime Beverly Hills Police Department colleagues as a “kind-hearted, sweet, stand-up, and most decent guy.” The retired detective and reserve police officer, who dedicated more than 49 years to public service in Beverly Hills, passed away on Sun., Nov. 27.
The retired detective and reserve police officer, who dedicated more than 49 years to public service in Beverly Hills, passed away on Sun., Nov. 27.
Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Gala Raises Over $1 Million
Hollywood Icon Award Winner Jamie Lee Curtis speaks at the 2022 Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Nov. 30.
Mayor Lili Bosse signed a historic declaration in Athens, Greece, as part of the second annual Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism. Bosse joined municipal leaders from 53 cities and 23 countries at the summit this week. The event is co-hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement and the Center for Jewish Impact in partnership with the Jewish Federations of North America.
The event is co-hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement and the Center for Jewish Impact in partnership with the Jewish Federations of North America.
BHPD Honored for Il Pastaio Robbery Investigation
The Awards were announced on Nov. 16 and honored BHPD Detective Chris Coulter, Sgt. Eric Hyon, former Sgt. Kevin Burger, and FBI Special Agents Michael Fukuda and Chris McElroy.
“The Fabelmans”— Not a Fairy Tale
So much has been made of Steven Spielberg’s newest film being autobiographical but dissecting the personal aspects of this wonderful movie diminishes its universal impact. The filmmaking is sly and misleading. Ostensibly his own origin story, undeniably it is that, but it is so much more.
The summit’s mission is to present strategies, exchange ideas and create partnerships among municipal leaders united with a common purpose: to fight antisemitism.
Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse will attend the Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism in Athens, Greece from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1. Chaired by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, in partnership with the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), the event is co-hosted by the Center for Jewish Impact and the Jewish Fed...
Girls’ Volleyball Team Makes Buckley School History
First time in Buckley’s 89-year history, the girls’ volleyball team, coached by Otis Glasgow and assistant coached by Rae Basmagian, went to the state finals.
At the conclusion of separate six-week after-school courses in culinary arts and video production, cooking and broadcast students at Beverly Vista Middle School joined forces to produce the Junior Chef Cooking Competition, judged by two chefs from local hotels. As the teams of competitors opened mystery boxes with sweet and savory items, camera operators captured every pinch, roll, and chop for the KBEV 6 stream.
At the conclusion of separate six-week after-school courses in culinary arts and video production, cooking and broadcast students at Beverly Vista Middle School joined forces to produce the Junior Chef Cooking Competition, judged by two chefs from local hotels. As the teams of competitors opened mys...
On Oct. 20 real estate developer Leo Pustilnikov filed with the city of Beverly Hills plans to build a 16-story, 200-unit apartment tower on the 100 block of Linden Drive. The project defies city zoning law to say nothing of Beverly Hills’ careful development approval process.
But Pustilnikov might pull the development off thanks to a provision in state law known as the builder’s remedy.
What is the builder’s remedy and how will it affect Beverly Hills? Here is what we know.
On Oct. 20 real estate developer Leo Pustilnikov filed with the city of Beverly Hills plans to build a 16-story, 200-unit apartment tower on the 100 block of Linden Drive.
Beverly Hills High School fired wrestling coach Ryan Faintich last week because of an incident on Nov. 2 between Faintich and a BHHS student. Video surveillance footage of that incident appears to show Faintich pushing the student several times on the school campus.
Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) fired wrestling coach Ryan Faintich last week because of an incident on Nov. 2 between Faintich and a BHHS student.
Holocaust Museum LA Honors Survivor on 100th Birthday
Holocaust Museum LA marked the 100th birthday of survivor and longtime museum volunteer Joe Alexander on Nov. 20 with a special celebration featuring tributes from government officials and family members, live music and a talk by Alexander sharing his inspiring story of survival.
Beverly Hills Officially Lights Up the Holidays
The city of Beverly Hills officially ushered in the start of the 2022 holiday season on Nov. 17 with the annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration, a highly anticipated event that drew in a crowd of 6,000 people, according to city officials.
With the holiday season upon us, we’ve compiled a collection of the latest offerings from local Beverly Hills shops to sparkle up your wardrobe and warm your home.
We’ve compiled this collection of the latest offerings at local shops to inspire you to sparkle up your wardrobe or warm your home. You might even find some gift ideas for loved ones on your list.
“Love, Charlie” — Bittersweet
Although this is not a “rise and fall” story because Charlie Trotter never really fell from the heights he worked hard to achieve, it is a “warts and all” tale about a perfectionist who expected the same from everyone around him.
'Tis the season of cocktail parties, holiday dinners and festive gatherings, giving us a months-long reason to celebrate—and imbibe.
’Tis the season of cocktail parties, holiday dinners and festive gatherings, giving us a months-long reason to celebrate—and imbibe. But not everyone will be toasting at Thanksgiving with goblets of wine or popping bottles of bubbly as they ring in the New Year. According to the Bacardi Cocktail...
In practice, mindfulness is the intentional act of remaining in the present moment by focusing your conscious attention on anything and everything that you do.
Mind over matter. It’s all in your mind. The mind is a terrible thing to waste. We’re all familiar with these 20th century aphorisms that acknowledge the power of the human brain. These days, however, you’re more likely to hear the word “mindfulness” bandied around than any of these prior ...
To fully understand the scope of creating a true celebrity canine, we scoured social media, staked-out movie sets, and tracked down prize-winning pups to find these furry fame hounds.
Fire in Beverly Hills Destroys Carport, Three Vehicles and Motorcycle
A fire in Beverly Hills destroyed a detached carport, three vehicles and a motorcycle, with some minor extension into the attic space of an apartment building on the evening of Nov. 12.
To beauty buffs and die-hard makeup aficionados, Anastasia needs no introduction. Her “Anastasia Beverly Hills” salons and products revolutionized the cosmetics industry by creating a then-unheard-of niche devoted to something most never gave a second thought to—eyebrows. Brows are now a multimillion-dollar category in the beauty industry, thanks to her trailblazing concept. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Anastasia Beverly Hills, and to fully understand the scope of her rise to a globally recognized mononym with a beauty empire, Anastasia takes us back to the start.
To beauty buffs and die-hard makeup aficionados, Anastasia needs no introduction. Her “Anastasia Beverly Hills” salons and products revolutionized the cosmetics industry by creating a then-unheard-of niche devoted to something most never gave a second thought to—eyebrows. Brows are now a multi...
A lawsuit filed last month in Los Angeles County Superior Court levies specific charges of mismanagement and fraud in a Beverly Hills High renovation plan facing increasing scrutiny.
Shots Fired During High-Risk Traffic Stop in Beverly Hills
The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) sent an alert to residents at approximately 5 p.m. on Nov. 9.
Parking Town Hall Previews License Plate Recognition Tech
The city’s Preferential Parking Permit (PPP) program was reintroduced to the public at City Hall on Nov. 3. About 30 people were physically or virtually present at the Town Hall meeting to hear from police sergeants and provide feedback about changes relating to the program, which establishes perm...
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Wesley Aframian, a jeweler next door to Luxury Jewels of Beverly Hills, fights off “smash-and-grab” burglars as they make off with jewelry. He says he was able to recover some watches in the process. Video courtesy of Ashley Aframian
Hundreds of Ukraine supporters protesting in front of Senator Dianne Feinstein‘s office on Saturday in West Los Angeles
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