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FBI probe of Beverly Hills mansion tied to Chinese influence investigation
The FBI's July 28 search of a Beverly Hills mansion on North Canon Drive is part of sealed federal investigations into alleged public corruption and Chinese government influence on Southern California officials, with no arrests made and the warrant affidavits still under seal.
Public Safety
LAPD's bone-rattling Rumbler siren eyed for Bel Air patrol cars
The LAPD is deploying a low-frequency "Rumbler" siren that drivers can physically feel, starting downtown and expanding to 2,000 vehicles including the West LA Division that patrols Bel Air and Holmby Hills, though no timeline for local deployment has been set.
Public Safety
FBI probe of Beverly Hills mansion tied to Chinese influence investigation
The FBI's July 28 search of a Beverly Hills mansion on North Canon Drive is part of sealed federal investigations into alleged public corruption and Chinese government influence on Southern California officials, with no arrests made and the warrant affidavits still under seal.
Public Safety
FBI probe of Beverly Hills mansion tied to Chinese influence investigation
The FBI's July 28 search of a Beverly Hills mansion on North Canon Drive is part of sealed federal investigations into alleged public corruption and Chinese government influence on Southern California officials, with no arrests made and the warrant affidavits still under seal.
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Extreme heat warning extended through Saturday as canyon fire risk climbs
LA County has extended the Extreme Heat Warning through Saturday, Aug. 8, adding three days and new mountain coverage areas as Beverly Hills, Bel Air and Holmby Hills residents face sustained dangerous heat and elevated wildfire risk through the weekend.
Public Safety
LA County orders earthquake readiness review as fault stress hits 1,000-year high
The LA County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion directing a comprehensive earthquake preparedness review and public awareness campaign, citing fault stress at a 1,000-year high, with direct implications for Beverly Hills, Bel Air and Holmby Hills residents near active fault lines.
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Court hearing Aug. 10 could open path to diversion program for accused Beverly Hills dating-app burglar
Adva Lavie, held without bail after Beverly Hills police re-arrested her on a Riverside County theft warrant, returns to Van Nuys Superior Court on Aug. 10, where her defense attorney has signaled he may seek a mental health diversion program.
Public Safety
Eaton Fire caused by Edison tower, a warning for Bel Air and Beverly Hills canyon residents
A joint LA County Fire and Cal Fire investigation released Aug. 4 concluded that electrical arcing from an out-of-service Southern California Edison tower caused the 2025 Eaton Fire, which killed 19 people. The finding is relevant to Beverly Hills and Bel Air residents who live in high fire-hazard zones served by the same utility.
Public Safety
Nightly I-405 closures through Sepulveda Pass start Monday, up to four lanes shut
Caltrans will close up to four lanes of the I-405 through the Sepulveda Pass nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday this week, with multiple Bel Air-area ramps shut and a weekend closure to follow.
Public Safety
LA-native founder launches wildfire defense startup serving Bel Air and Beverly Hills
LA native Nate Snyder launched Matador Fire after the January 2025 Palisades Fire, offering Bel Air and Beverly Hills homeowners deployable retardant systems, seasonal fire-retardant application, and ember-resistant vent mesh starting at $499 per service.
Public Safety
Beverly Hills police re-arrest woman accused of stealing from wealthy dating-app targets
Beverly Hills police arrested Adva Lavie, 29, on Wednesday night after a new Riverside County theft warrant emerged and officers found her without her court-ordered ankle monitor; a judge ordered her held without bail Thursday as she awaits trial on six felony counts for allegedly using dating apps to steal from wealthy residents.
Public Safety
Extreme heat warning, dangerous surf create dual threat for canyon residents this weekend
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Beverly Hills and the Bel Air/Holmby Hills canyons from Saturday through Monday, with temperatures up to 110°F, while a concurrent Hurricane Genevieve-driven High Surf Advisory makes beach escape dangerous through Sunday.
Public Safety
Beverly Hills film producer indicted in alleged $100 million Ponzi scheme
Beverly Hills resident and "Joker" executive producer Jason Cloth, 60, faces seven federal wire fraud counts alleging he ran a $100 million-plus Ponzi scheme through his Toronto-based film finance company from 2019 to 2026.
Public Safety
Burglary wave strikes Beverly Hills, Bel Air luxury homes
A string of high-profile residential burglaries has hit Beverly Hills and Bel Air over the past year, targeting properties belonging to the Hilton family, Lionel Richie, and Morgan Stewart, with reports suggesting thieves are now using GPS trackers and Wi-Fi jammers to defeat security systems.
Public Safety
Southbound I-405 drops to two lanes through Sepulveda Pass for 55 hours starting Friday night
Caltrans is reducing southbound I-405 to two lanes through the Sepulveda Pass from 10 p.m. Friday, July 24, through 5 a.m. Monday, July 27, closing the Getty Center Drive off-ramp, Burbank Boulevard on-ramp, and U.S. 101 connector as part of the $143.7 million pavement rehabilitation project.
Public Safety
Sunset Boulevard expected to reopen Friday after nine-day closure
Sunset Boulevard is expected to reopen Friday, July 25, pending water quality tests, after a nine-day closure caused by a ruptured 110-year-old water main that released 17 million gallons in West Hollywood and cut off Beverly Hills' key east-west route to the Sunset Strip.
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