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Saturday, Feb 04, 2012
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Chinese New Year in Beverly Hills 2012

Julie Wagner of the Beverly Hills CVB describes the events held in Beverly Hills to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2012 on January 20, 2012. Features events held on Rodeo Drive and at Lladro, Xian, and more.

	Chinese New Year in Beverly Hills 2012 Julie Wagner of the Beverly Hills CVB describes the events held in Beverly Hills to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2012 on January 20, 2012. Features events held on Rodeo Drive and at Lladro, Xian, and more.
	Beverly Hills Courier at Fashion's Night Out 2011 September 8, 2011: Rodeo Drive 90210’s celebration of Fashion’s Night Out was presented by the Rodeo Drive Committee in association with the City of Beverly Hills and the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau. Fashion’s Night Out in Beverly Hills was sponsored by Cirque du Soleil, Gilt City, Southwest Airlines, Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel, The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Wilshire Hotel, A Four Seasons Hotel, Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel, and FAB Photo.
	Beverly Hills Celebrates Italian Cinema At AMPAS June 26: Cinecittà Luce, the Italian institution for the promotion and preservation of Italian cinema worldwide, celebrated Italian Cinema at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in Beverly Hills on June 24 with a premiere screening of the film "Nessuno Mi Puo' Giudicare" (Escort In Love), directed by Massimiliano Bruno.
	La Dolce Vita Beverly Hills Continues With 'Buon Compleanno' June 24: The Consulate General of Italy, Los Angeles and the Italian Trade Commission held a 'Buon Compleanno' celebration with birthday cake and Prosecco to celebrate La Dolce Vita Beverly Hills on Thursday June 23, 2011.
	Rodeo Drive Hosts 2011 Concours d'Elegance June 20: The three shopping blocks of Rodeo Drive were closed down on Father's Day to celebrate the 2011 Concours d'Elegance.
	Utopia Residences CEO David Robb Interview June 20: The Courier's Tamara Henry interviews Utopia Residences CEO David Robb about its upcoming ship - Utopia.
	Utopia Residences Executive John Latham Interview June 20: The Courier's Tamara Henry interviews John Latham about Utopia Residences - the world's second residential ocean liner - during the 2011 Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance.
	Captain Harsheim Talks About Utopia Residences June 20: The Courier's Tamara Henry interviews Captain Harsheim at the 2011 Concours d'Elegance about Utopia Residences.
	Cezua Beverly Hills Talks Jewelry On Rodeo Drive June 20: The Courier's Tamara Henry interviews Vlad Lavrovsky about his store on Brighton Way - Cezua.
	Subway Little League Tour Launches In Beverly Hills June 17: The Beverly Hills Marlins played the Encino Braves in an exhibition game on Wednesday as part of the Subway Little League Baseball Appreciation and Design Tour launch.
	The Courier's Rodeo Drive Launch Of Fashion Forward! May 25: The Courier held its Beverly Hills launch of Fashion Forward! at Two Rodeo on the evening of Monday May 23, 2011.
	New York Greets The Courier For Fashion Forward! Launch May 18: Leaders of the New York fashion, media and advertising industries greeted The Courier at its New York launch of Fashion Forward! on May 11, 2011.
	21st Annual Night Of 100 Stars Highlights Package Featured Video: The Beverly Hills Courier broadcasted the "Night of 100 Stars" viewing party at The Beverly Hills Hotel on the night of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards Night on Feb. 27, 2011.
	Westside Regional Summer Opportunities Fair - Part 1 March 23: The Courier in partnership with the Beverly Hills Education Foundation invite summer camps to participate in its inaugural Westside Regional Summer Opportunities Fair on Saturday, March 12 on the front lawn of Beverly High.
	Westside Regional Summer Opportunities Fair - Part 2 March 23: The Courier in partnership with the Beverly Hills Education Foundation invite summer camps to participate in its inaugural Westside Regional Summer Opportunities Fair on Saturday, March 12 on the front lawn of Beverly High.
	Outgoing Beverly Hills Mayor Jimmy Delshad Exclusive March 18: Beverly Hills Mayor Jimmy Delshad reflects on the past eight years on City Council.
	Casanova Ace Raps About The 2011 Beverly Hills Election Winners March 11: Rapper Casanova Ace gives his spin the City's two newest Council members.
	Pacific Design Center Red Building Nears Completion March 4: The Pacific Design Center held a 'topping out' ceremony on Monday, with Architect Cesar Pelli and owner/developer Charles Cohen on hand.
	Preview For The Night of 100 Stars Oscar Watch Gala Feb. 15: The Beverly Hills Courier will broadcast the "Night of 100 Stars" on Feb. 27.
	USA Network Holds 'Fairly Legal' Rally On Rodeo Drive Feb. 4: The USA Network held a 'mediation rally' last month to create buzz for its new show 'Fairly Legal'.
	City Council Honors Beverly Hills Rose Float Committee Jan. 27: The Beverly Hills City Council honored the Beverly Hills Tournament of Roses committee, sponsors and volunteers at the January 25, 2011 council meeting.
	Groundbreaking For New Beverly Hills Chamber And CVB Building Jan. 14: The long-awaited new home of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau was unveiled Tuesday, January 11, 2011.
	Beverly Hills Rose Float Glides Down Colorado Boulevard Jan. 1: Beverly Hills entered its first entry in 23 years, which won the "Mayor's Trophy" for Best City Entry.
	Wisconsin Badgers Go Face-To-Face With Prime Beef Dec. 29: Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills hosted Wisconsin on Dec. 28 on the second night of the annual Beef Bowl event.
	Texas Christian University Enjoy Its First Beef Bowl Dec. 28: TCU participate in the 55th annual Beef Bowl at Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills.
	Artist Janet Roberts Exhibits New Works In Beverly Hills Dec. 17: Abstract painter Janet Roberts is hosting a new art exhibit in Beverly Hills to raise funds for the Environmental Media Association.
	Snow 90210 - Beverly Hills Celebrates The Holidays Dec 13: Thousands turned up for the inaugural Snow 90210 held Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010.
	Beverly Hills Seniors Treated To Thanksgiving Luncheon Nov. 24: The Beverly Hills Fireman's Association sponsored the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club thanksgiving luncheon.
	2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Features 900 Vehicles Nov. 18: This year's LA Auto Show has a flavor of environmentally friendly vehicles.
	Beverly Hills Tournament of Roses Community Meeting Nov. 16: Highlights of the first community meeting held at The Beverly Hilton on Monday evening, to discuss the City's float for the Jan. 1 parade.
	Jack Taylor of Beverly Hills Nov 9: Jack Taylor has been making suits for the rich and famous for the past 50 years.
	Dancer Chelsie Hightower talks about her charity work Nov 1: Dancing with the Stars dancer Chelsie Hightower talks about her work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
	Beverly Hills' Second Pair Of Eyes Oct 29: The Courier was invited to view the City's CCTV operations center.
	Beverly Hills Tea Party Takes To The Streets Oct 27: Members of the Beverly Hills Tea Party pound the pavement to drum up support for next Tuesday's midterm election.
	Viceroy L'Ermitage Water Leak Frustrates City Resident Oct 22: A City resident has raised the issue of leaking water from this Beverly Hills hotel.
	American Airlines to introduce 33 new LAX flight routes Oct 20: The airline announced in Downtown LA that it will add new services beginning April 2011.
	Metro Hearing In Beverly Hills Accepts Formal Comments Sept 28: Planning for the Westside Subway Extension continued to grind along at this hearing that discussed the draft EIS/EIR.
	Alleged Ansel Adams photos on show in Beverly Hills Sept 23: This Saturday, a gallery owned by David Streets will display the controversial photos which are alleged to be taken by Ansel Adams.
	The Academy of Motion Arts opens two new exhibitions Sept 16: Two new exhibitions opened in Beverly Hills today and run through December 12.
	Beverly Hills celebrates Fashion's Night Out Sept 13: The global shopping phenomenon dubbed "Fashion's Night Out" was held Friday night in Beverly Hills.
	BHUSD teachers, staff and administrators learn CPR Sept 9: More than 350 teachers and administrators in the school district participated in a CPR course at Beverly High.
	Ryan Seacrest Attending 9.02.10 Celebrations Sept 1: Tomorrow's highly-anticipated celebration adds another celebrity to the mix - Ryan Seacrest.
	Beverly Hills Celebrates The Calendar Reading 9.02.10 Sept 3: With the calendar reading 9.02.10 yesterday, the City pulled out the red carpet to celebrate the day.
	Raising Of The Circus Vargas Big Top Tent In Culver City Aug 30: The circus rolls into Culver City for shows from September 1 to 6. Tickets can be purchased at www.circusvargas.org.
	UCLA Freshman Write And Send Gifts to U.S. Troops Aug 27: Today wrapped up 10 weeks of students putting together care packages form US Troops overseas.
	Century City protests leads to 13 arrests Aug 26: The SEIUWW held a demonstration rally to protest the recent layoff of janitors at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.
	I.M. Chait Gallery art auction this Sunday, August 29 Aug 24: This Beverly Hills gallery started its five-day Asian and international art auction preview today.
	Broad daylight armed robbery targets Beverly Hills fur shop Aug 23: Exclusive video from the scene shortly after the crime.
	Nate n' Al celebrates 65 years of business Aug 17: Residents turned out in droves for 65 cent deals.
	Obama motorcade shuts down Olympic Blvd Aug 16: Olympic Blvd was closed from Century City to Hancock Park.
	Celestino Drago promotes 9.02.10 Celebration Event Aug 16: The Enoteca Drago Ristorante owner spruiked the event yesterday.
	Sting operation not designed for revenue raising: BHPD Aug 13: Sgt Brad Cornelius explains why the operation was done.
	Australian and US firefighters run through Beverly Hills Aug 12: The BHFD cheered on runners down Wilshire Blvd.
	Sewer Repairs near Beverly Center for next six weeks Aug 6: Emergency repairs are causing traffic delays at this intersection.
	Beverly Hills motorists snared in police sting operation July 5: The BHPD issued 53 citations in 90 minutes during this operation.
	Kiehl's Since 1851 Life Ride kicks off in Beverly Hills Aug 3: Kiehl's kicks off it's inaugural motorbike ride.
	Spains' Real Madrid Soccer Team Trains at UCLA July 30: The team practices in preparation for their friendly against LA Galaxy.
	Solutions Christian Church fight for reinstatment at YMCA July 29: Church members band together after they were evicted from YMCA Brentwood.
	Johnnie Rockets at Petersen Automotive Museum offers $1 hand-dipped shakes July 27: Celebrate the store's one year anniversary this Sunday.
	Petersen Automotive Museum opens new exhibit to the public July 23: A sneak peak of the new exhibit which opens on Saturday, July 24.
	Beverly Hills resident releases book 'Courage to Love' July 20: The book, Courage to Love, took five years to complete.
	Murder In Beverly Hills, Manhunt Underway July 20: A man was found slain today outside ahome in Trousdale Estates.
	Zsa Zsa Gabor has successful Hip Replacement Surgery July 19: Her husband speaks about today's surgery.
	Beverly Hills hosts All-Stars Orel Hershiser and Fred Lynn July 9: A Little League Baseball Appreciation Game was held at La Cienega Park.
	Update: Lindsay Lohan Sentenced To 90 Days July 6: Linday Lohan has been ordered to surrender on July 20 to begin her jail term.
	Xooro gives new lease on life to the traditional churro July 2: Xooros are a trendy new dessert on the market.
	Tunneling Under Homes Continues To Hit Nerves July 1: Metro hosted its latest Beverly Hills meeting on Tuesday, June 29.
	City of Beverly Hills Street Sweeper Goes Green June 30: The City unveils its first natural gas powered street sweeper.
	Entertainer's delight: Home tour of 933 Airole Way, Bel Air June 24: Julie Williamson from Coldwell Banker shows off this featured listing.
	Rodeo Drive house fire cause is currently under investigation June 22: Beverly Hills fire crews extinguished flames after 30 minutes.
	Two cars collide at Olympic and Clark in Beverly Hills June 21: An accident occured in Beverly Hills on Monday 06/21.
	2010 Rodeo Drive Concours D'Elegance a huge success June 20: The annual Father's Day event drew tens of thousands to Beverly Hills.
	Mulholland Estates home for sale for $5,995,000 June 14: Jerry Jolton from Coldwell Banker gives us this featured home tour.
	Wilshire, Rodeo Metro Station discussion steams ahead June 11: Metro holds Beverly Hills community meeting.
	Marine sings fourth verse of Star Spangled Banner June 10: Check out this Youtube hit!
	Pierce Brosnan at Spay and Neuter license plate launch June 8: The former James Bond actor created artwork for the license plates.
	Beverly Hills PTA Council Installation and Appreciation June 4: The annual luncheon was held at Fogo De Chao.
	Il Fornaio chef Giuseppe DiMola holds cooking classes May 27: The Beverly Hills restaurant hosts monthly cooking classes.
	Intense drunk driving program held at Beverly Hills High May 26: Students participate in "Every 15 Minutes" program.
	Lindsay Lohan fitted with alcohol monitoring bracelet May 24: The Beverly Hills Courthouse lays down the law for Lindsay.
	Affaire in the Gardens Art Show seduces 50,000 people May 15: The event showcased hundreds of artists on May 15 and 16.
	Friends of Beverly Hills Public Library recognize volunteers May 12: Volunteers were recognized at a tea at Greystone Mansion.

Arts/Entertainment

Shirley Jones will be honored by Palm Springs Women in Film and Television.

Education/Enrichment

The Horace Mann Elementary Student Council designated Wednesday as Horace Mann V.I.P. Day. Students went to school wearing V.I.P. outfits and the entire elementary staff surprised Principal Steve Kessler by dressing up like him complete with fake moustaches. Pictured is the elementary staff sporting their fake moustaches and Principal Kessler with his real moustache.

Fashion

Looking to add a little of sparkle to your holidays? At this time of year, it’s not only the window dressing fantasies of Neiman Marcus, Saks and Cartier that are “decked for the holidays;” it’s the entire City of Beverly Hills. Considered the most fabled shopping district in America; world famous Rodeo Drive has been transformed into a magical twinkling jewelry box by way of a spectacular display of Swarovski crystal sculpture illuminating the Drive.

Health

After her own miserable, humiliating, frustrating and costly experience with surrogacy, Liz Silverman-Platt decided there had to be a better way. So nearly three years ago she founded Baby Steps Fertility, LLC to help others.

Sports

The Yellow Jackets, Girls Under 12 Champions of Beverly Hills AYSO 76 , finished fourth in the area 1-p League Champions tournament, which was won by Pacific Palisades. Front row (from left): Ava Cardoso-Smith, Kate Leib, Blythe Berk, Donya Darvish, Chloe Soleimani, Alexa Khorshad, Dorrit Corwin, Lauren Halimi, Rachel Khorshad, Celeste Moreno-Owens, Jordan Laredo, Zoe Levin, Danielle Elitzur. Second row (from left): Coaches David Corwin and David Laredo. Not Pictured: Gaby Souferian.

Local

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• DUI Checkpoints Coming Super Bowl Sunday

• Shirley Jones to be Honored by Palm Springs Women in Film and Television

Business

• Chrysler Back in Black Two Years After Bankruptcy

• Nate 'n Al Delicatessen Opens at LAX

• File-sharing Site Shut Down, Seven Indicted

• Carnival Shares Fall After Ship Disaster

Real Estate

• Home Sales Slowly Rising in Southland, Prices Dip