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Good day Beverly Hills! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did BHUSD trustees buck tradition in choosing their new officers?
  • How new NAR rules are changing Beverly Hills open houses
  • Why is Anderson Silva eyeing a future with Beverly Hills police?

Also on today's calendar: Tapas Party Sponsored for 25 Sweet Adults on Westside! and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Fog, then some sun, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Monday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New BHUSD Board Officers Are Appointed Amid Shake-Up (beverlyhillscourier.com) — Leadership of the Beverly Hills Unified School District board has shifted, with Judy Manouchehri chosen as president and Sigalie Sabag narrowly elected vice president in a contentious 3–2 vote. The decision sparked debate over whether board bylaws were followed, with Amanda Stern objecting to being passed over despite receiving the most votes in the last election, and district officials defending the legality of the process.
   

• NAR's Antitrust Settlement Is Impacting the Residential Real Estate Market (beverlyhillscourier.com) — Beverly Hills homebuyers and sellers are seeing more formal paperwork and clearer disclosures at open houses as a major National Association of Realtors antitrust settlement reshapes how agents handle commissions and representation. The nationwide rule changes push early, written agreements with buyer agents and move commission discussions off the MLS, emphasizing transparency without yet dramatically lowering average commission rates.
   

• UFC Legend Accepts Anderson Silva Fight Callout After Tyron Woodley Knockout (totalprosports.com) — After a knockout win over Tyron Woodley, MMA legend Anderson Silva says he plans to enter the Beverly Hills Police Academy and work with the Beverly Hills Police Department while still eyeing a trilogy fight with Chris Weidman. For Beverly Hills residents, that means a globally known fighter may soon be training and potentially serving with the local police force.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

West Hollywood

  • Prosecutors Charge Driver in West Hollywood Hit-and-Run That Killed Cyclist on Fountain Avenue (wehotimes.com)
  • Pineapple Express Storm Could Soak West Hollywood Christmas Week (wehoonline.com)
  • Resident Presses Commission On West Hollywood Cannabis Patrol Requirement Timing (wehoonline.com)

Santa Monica

  • Santa Monica Appoints First Internal Chief In Over 40 Years (patch.com)

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