Beverly Hills 2020: A Look Back At A Wild Year

Beverly Hills CA

01 January, 2021

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Beverly Hills Restaurant Roasted For New Year's Eve Party PlansLa Scala in Beverly Hills apologized for advertising a 'discreet' speakeasy-style New Year's Eve party. ? Massive Mannequins Tower Over Rodeo Drive For The HolidaysNine holiday-themed mannequins will grace Rodeo Drive until January as part of the "Visions of Holiday Glamour" installation. Beverly Hills Approves $1.1M Rent Relief ProgramThe City Council voted to add $450,000 to a program offering eligible tenants up to $1000 in rent for 3 months. Applications start Monday. Beverly Hills Cracks Down On Mass GatheringsAfter months of protests, the Beverly Hills City Council approved an ordinance requiring permits and banning gatherings of more than 500. Beverly Hills Investigating Attack At Turkish RestaurantSix to eight hate crime suspects made pro-Armenia comments and attacked employees inside a Turkish restaurant. Beverly Hills Election 2020Beverly Hillers are heading to the polls to vote for school board candidates, a conditional tax measure, and two legislative races. Beverly Hills Could Raise Sales Taxes ConditionallyTo keep funds in Beverly Hills, the city is considering raising the sales tax to 10.25%, but only if the county imposes the tax first. SWAT Teams And Boarded Up Windows: Beverly Hills PreparesWith Halloween, protests, and a contentious election coming up, Beverly Hills is investing $4.8 million extra in security. Beverly Hills Police Arrest 44 In $2.5M CA Unemployment ScamThe suspects were using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain up to $20,000 in EDD benefits loaded onto cards, authorities say. Protesters Gather Outside Home Of Beverly Hills MayorPro and anti-Trump crowds once again clashed in Beverly Hills Saturday before police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly. Beverly Hills Files Misdemeanor Charges Against ProtestersIn an unusual move, the city is charging protesters arrested in June with misdemeanor curfew violation charges. Trump Supporters Clash With BLM Protesters In Beverly HillsOne man was arrested during a weekly clash between pro and anti-Trump crowds gathered at Beverly Gardens Park. Beverly Hills Cracks Down On Big PartiesThe city is often stricter about enforcing a banning of large gatherings at private homes than nearby Los Angeles. Beverly Hills Police Criticized For Detaining ProtestersBeverly Hills Police are being criticized for arresting and holding peaceful protesters for up to 18 hours. Beverly Hills Police Fire Tear Gas At ProtestersThe city has enacted an indefinite round of curfews after violent clashes between police and protesters. 'George Floyd' Lights Up Beverly Hills City HallThe city's big show of support comes on the heels of declaring its second state of emergency and asking to review BHPD policies. Beverly Hills Police: 'All Lives Matter'The Beverly Hills Police gave the controversial response "All Lives Matter" to the comment "Black Lives Matter" on an Instagram post. 12 Photos That Show Beverly Hills In Turmoil Amid ProtestsSaturday was one of the most chaotic days in the history of Beverly Hills. Here are some photos that tell that story. Peaceful Protests Disperse After Beverly Hills CurfewA peaceful protest progressed down Santa Monica Boulevard Tuesday, dispersing as Beverly Hills' afternoon curfew took effect. Beverly Hills Citywide Curfew Ordered SundayThe downtown business district was closed first and the rest of the city shut down shortly thereafter. New Interim Beverly Hills Police Chief ConfirmedThe Beverly Hills City Council unanimously approved the returning Chief's appointment Tuesday night. Major Graduation Event Canceled For Beverly Hills HighBeverly Hills High School canceled its diploma drive-in event after Los Angeles County prohibited in-person graduations. Search Is On For New Beverly Hills Police ChiefAssistant Police Chief Marc Coopwood will serve as Acting Police Chief once outgoing Chief Spagnoli retires on May 15. But then what? Beverly Hills Forms Business Recovery Task ForceThe Beverly Hills City Council has voted to form a task force of local luminaries to help plan for the post-pandemic recovery. Beverly Hills Mandates Masks For Anyone OutsideAs of 6 p.m. Friday, the City of Beverly Hills has ordered everyone walking outside, even alone, to wear a face covering. Beverly Hills Hotel Gives 200 Meals To First Responders First responders were invited to pick up the iconic McCarthy salads at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Beverly Hills Launches Coronavirus Kindness Task Force Beverly Hills is looking for volunteers to help other residents, including seniors and the most vulnerable, amid the coronavirus crisis. Beverly Hills Launches Coronavirus Hotline, Cancels City Events The public library is also closed, and the Farmers' Market is canceled, due to concerns over the new coronavirus outbreak. Jeff Bezos Pays $165M For Beverly Hills Mansion, Sets LA Record Bezos beat the previous LA record which was set last year when media executive Lachlan Murdoch paid about $150 million for a Bel Air estate.