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  • Which BHHS scholar‑athlete just earned a spot at USC Marshall?
  • What changes will Beverly Hills see under Chris Paulson’s new role?
  • How Beverly Hills plans to keep the new Metro station safe

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Carols Unplugged - An Evening of Reflection and Music @ Trinity Lutheran Church and 1 more event.

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  • Sunday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. BHHS senior to attend USC Marshall School of Business (beverlypress.com) — A Beverly Hills High School senior, Sasha Emrani, is heading to USC’s Marshall School of Business after a standout journey through BHUSD schools from El Rodeo to Beverly Vista and BHHS. Emrani balanced AP coursework, varsity basketball leadership, and senior class service, earning praise from the principal as a model scholar‑athlete for the Beverly Hills community.
   

2. Chris Paulson Named Assistant Director Of Community Services (canyon-news.com) — Beverly Hills has promoted Chris Paulson to Assistant Director of Community Services, where he’ll oversee Arts and Culture and Adult Recreation programs that residents use every day. Paulson, who joined the city in 2021, will step into the role February 7, 2026, as longtime Assistant Director Patty Acuna prepares for retirement in March.
   

3. 'We're Prepared': City Council Discusses Metro Safety at Study Session (beverlyhillscourier.com) — Beverly Hills officials are ramping up safety plans for the new Wilshire/La Cienega Metro station, set to open by March 2026 as a temporary end-of-line stop. The city is adding Beverly Hills Police personnel, Community Service Officers, and coordinated homeless outreach while working with Metro, LAPD, and local businesses to manage increased foot traffic and non-emergency concerns around the station.
   

4. Beverly Hills Played a Role in Shaping the Legacy of Rob Reiner (beverlyhillscourier.com) — Beverly Hills is mourning alumnus and filmmaker Rob Reiner, whose life and career were deeply shaped by his years at Beverly Hills High School and ties to local cultural institutions. The piece recounts his recent killing, community tributes, and memories from classmates and residents, while highlighting how his legacy endures through BHHS, Writers Bloc events in Beverly Hills, and his Hall of Fame portrait.
   

5. Newly surfaced aerial photos of Jeff Bezos' $175 million mansion leaves onlookers puzzled (thecooldown.com) — Jeff Bezos’ massive Beverly Hills estate is drawing attention after new aerial photos revealed a shiny, spacecraft-like structure beside its cactus garden, likely a custom-designed pod. The renovated 10-acre property, once owned by David Geffen, now includes multiple sports courts, pools, and manicured grounds, sparking online debate about extreme home size and water use in drought-prone Southern California.
   

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