9 Must-Read Stories From West Hollywood And Nearby

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — It was a busy week on the Westside — from record-breaking real estate to suspicious items found, there is always something happening in West Hollywood and nearby. Here are seven must-see stories from the Westside area this week:

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.

The Manor Becomes Priciest Home Ever Sold In Los Angeles County
The sale of late TV mogul Aaron Spelling's 100-room mansion shatters the previous real estate record for LA County.

Westside Largely Spared From LA's Worsening Smog Problem
Air quality in the Southland is on the decline, but the deadly impact is hitting some communities harder than others.

Suspicious Item Found At BHPD Headquarters 'Not Dangerous': Cops
The item was recovered and officials deemed it not dangerous, a BHPD spokesperson told Patch.

Malibu City Facilities Move To 100% Renewable Energy
"Malibu is proud to be a leader in environmental protection policies," Mayor Jefferson Wagner said.

Two Hikers Airlifted From Escondido Falls In Malibu
Firefighters airlifted two hikers from an area near Escondido Falls, a popular waterfall with hiking trail in Malibu.

West Hollywood Doctor Indicted In Fraud Case
A doctor, who operates a West Hollywood medical clinic that specializes in treating HIV patients, was charged with fraud.

Employee Settles Suit Alleging Discrimination By Police Chief
A longtime Beverly Hills police civilian employee alleges he was discriminated against by BHPD Chief Sandra Spagnoli.

Two Pedestrians Hit, Injured By Car In Beverly Hills
The man and woman were taken to a hospital after they were hit by a vehicle on Santa Monica Boulevard, police said.