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Ray Thompson

Ray Thompson

Ray Thompson covers public safety with a focus on policing, crime trends, and community protection in Beverly Hills. His reporting centers on verified information and practical context, keeping residents informed about safety issues without speculation or sensationalism.

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Small Anti-ICE Protest Draws Seniors, Raises Timing Concerns in Beverly Hills
local · January 12, 2026
Small Anti-ICE Protest Draws Seniors, Raises Timing Concerns in Beverly Hills

A predominantly senior crowd gathered for a last-minute anti-ICE protest in Beverly Hills hours before the Golden Globes, sparking questions about tim...

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Castaic gas line rupture sends odor into Beverly Hills
local · December 27, 2025
Castaic gas line rupture sends odor into Beverly Hills

A major natural gas pipeline rupture in Castaic forced freeway closures and prompted shelter-in-place orders; winds carried the odor south, leading to...

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Beverly Hills Police Secure $85,000 Grant to Bolster Road Safety Efforts
public-safety · December 17, 2025
Beverly Hills Police Secure $85,000 Grant to Bolster Road Safety Efforts

The California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded the Beverly Hills Police Department $85,000 to fund targeted enforcement and education programs ai...

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Beverly Hills Approves New Police Labor Agreement Through 2029
public-safety · December 17, 2025
Beverly Hills Approves New Police Labor Agreement Through 2029

The Beverly Hills City Council approved a new four-year labor agreement with the Beverly Hills Police Officers’ Association, setting salary increases,...

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Beverly Hills Police Promote Lt. Renato Moreno to Captain
public-safety · November 28, 2025
Beverly Hills Police Promote Lt. Renato Moreno to Captain

The Beverly Hills Police Department has promoted longtime officer Renato Moreno from lieutenant to the permanent rank of captain, placing him in charg...

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Beverly Hills Plans Wildfire Evacuation Drill in Trousdale Estates
public-safety · November 5, 2025
Beverly Hills Plans Wildfire Evacuation Drill in Trousdale Estates

The city will test evacuation routes, alert systems, and resident readiness during a targeted wildfire drill involving 68 homes in the High Fire Sever...

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Beverly Hills Police Arrest Suspect in Elderly Scam Operation
public-safety · August 12, 2025
Beverly Hills Police Arrest Suspect in Elderly Scam Operation

The Beverly Hills Police Department apprehended a suspect in a sophisticated scam targeting an elderly resident, recovering funds and uncovering a bro...

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Beverly Hills Council Boosts Police Signing Bonuses Amid Staffing Tensions
public-safety · August 10, 2025
Beverly Hills Council Boosts Police Signing Bonuses Amid Staffing Tensions

The Beverly Hills City Council approved higher signing bonuses for police recruits and a new labor agreement with management, as negotiations continue...

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Beverly Hills Police Warn of Distraction Thefts on Seniors
public-safety · August 10, 2025
Beverly Hills Police Warn of Distraction Thefts on Seniors

The Beverly Hills Police Department issued an alert about scammers targeting older adults with fake blessings and jewelry swaps, urging residents to s...

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Safety Crisis in Beverly Hills: Officers Warn of Exodus Amid Staffing Collapse
local · August 2, 2025
Safety Crisis in Beverly Hills: Officers Warn of Exodus Amid Staffing Collapse

In a stark and urgent text message to the community, Christian Bond, President of the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association, issued a resounding a...

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Beverly Hills PD Host Visiting Foreign Students
local · August 1, 2025
Beverly Hills PD Host Visiting Foreign Students

In a heartening display of community outreach and genuine mentorship, the Beverly Hills Police Department’s School Resource Officers (SRO) continue to...

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BHPD and Community Unite for National Night Out in Beverly Hills
local · August 1, 2025
BHPD and Community Unite for National Night Out in Beverly Hills

In a moment that exemplifies civic pride and the enduring strength of community partnerships, the Beverly Hills Police Department, in collaboration wi...

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