Ketamine Clinic | Hotel Boycott: Beverly Hills Year In Review

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Beverly Hills had a busy year. As 2019 comes to a close, Patch is looking back on the stories that got readers talking.

From boycotting the Beverly Hills hotel to discrimination allegations against the Police Chief and pop-up restaurants inspired by a luxury jewelry line, Beverly Hills saw a variety of news this year.

Here are 10 of the top stories in Beverly Hills this year:

Beverly Hills Hotel Loses Big Gigs Amid Boycott

The boycott began after the Sultan of Brunei, which owns the iconic hotel, announced plans to kill homosexuals last week.

Nate'n Al Deli Sells To Long-Time Customers

Nate'n Al delicatessen has been a Beverly Hills fixture for nearly 75 years.

Police Chief Mounts Defense Against Discrimination Allegations

Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli has been accused of making discriminatory remarks to coworkers.

New Ketamine Clinic Opens In Beverly Hills

A new, 1,800 sq. ft. medical facility providing ketamine-based treatments for depression, PTSD and chronic pain opened in Beverly Hills.

Uber Co-Founder Buys Record-Breaking $72 Mill Beverly Hills Home

The Uber co-founder beat out the previous record-holding $70 million Minecraft creator Markus Persson paid in 2014.

Tiffany & Co. Pop-Up Restaurant Coming To Beverly Hills

The Tiffany Cafe, an intimate eatery inspired by the brand's iconic blue boxes, will open next to the Beverly Hills location in May.

John Mirisch Elected Mayor Of Beverly Hills

Lester Friedman was also elected Vice Mayor at the Beverly Hills City Council's annual reorganization meeting.

Goodbye, Pot Dealer; Hello, Barneys New York

The designer department store will sell luxury cannabis products, including a $950 bong and a $1,475 sterling silver pot grinder.

Barneys Goes Bankrupt; Beverly Hills Store To Remain Open

The ritzy retailer has filed for bankruptcy. A San Francisco store, and a warehouse store in Livermore, will also remain open.

Beverly Hills Chiropractor Charged In $6 Million Fraud Scheme

Fifteen chiropractors from Southern California were charged in a insurance fraud and kickback scheme involving car crash medical claims.