Small Businesses in Beverly Hills Express Security Concerns

Public Health Prepares to Open L.A. County Small Businesses in Beverly Hills Express Security Concerns

BY SAMUEL BRASLOW

After more than a year spent quarantining, social distancing, and working from home, California will lift most capacity limits and distancing restrictions on businesses starting June 15. On June 8, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) cautioned, however, that this shift in guidelines does not mean the end of COVID-19.

“As California reopens and most physical distancing requirements and capacity limits are lifted a week from today, it’s very important that those not vaccinated continue to take precautions,” said Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer. (Public Health continues on page 65)

BY BIANCA HEYWARD

Tesoro on Canon Drive

Globally, Beverly Hills is recognized as a shopping destination. On any given day, locals and tourists can be seen lined up outside luxury retail hot spots. During the June 8 Small Business Assistance Task Force Committee Special Meeting with City Council liaisons, retailers relayed challenges in attracting new customers, safety concerns, and reported a rise in sales. Council liaisons Lili Bosse and Lester Friedman, members of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce (BHCC), city staff , and prominent business owners were all in attendance. According to Todd Johnson, President and CEO of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, “I think people are ready to spend money.” (Security Concerns continues on page 65)