#2026 Election
Donna Tryfman Leads David Ross in L.A. County Judicial Race
A 4:28 p.m. countywide results update showed additional ballots counted, but the displayed tally for Superior Court Office No. 131 was unchanged.
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Manouchehri and Cienfuegos Dominate Early BHUSD Results
With two seats at stake, Cienfuegos had a 1,293-vote advantage over third-place Jackie Kruger in the 10:44 p.m. preliminary tally.
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Peter Ostroff's Incapable of Improvement Claim Is an Embarrassment
Our grade for Peter Ostroff's final election hit in this week's Beverly Hills Weekly: a big, fat F. After weeks of swipes at Board of Education Presid...
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National Spotlight Falls on Bitter Beverly Hills School Board Race
Five candidates seek two seats on November 3, as official state data show academic gains and the campaigns clash over spending, trust and governance.
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Kimberly Lifschitz's Holocaust Remarks Fuel Antisemitism Outrage
A remark comparing Holocaust survivors to Pokémon has intensified controversy over Kimberly Lifschitz's comments about Jewish identity, raising seriou...
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Lisa Korbatov Backs David Cienfuegos for BHUSD School Board
The former board president's community message highlights his temperament, independent judgment and priorities for academics, technology and fiscal ov...
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Donna Tryfman Makes Her Case for a Bench Above Party Politics
More than 100 jury trials, a felony attorney award and years of civic leadership form the record behind the Beverly Hills resident's campaign for Supe...
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Manouchehri Counters BHHS Decline Claims With Rising Test Scores
State records show English proficiency rose 5.54 percentage points and math rose 3.94 points in 2024-25, a year excluded from the current rankings.
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BHUSD Forum Exposes the Gap Between Claims and Plans
Judy Manouchehri offered the most concrete account of district leadership. Her challengers raised worthwhile questions, but Jackie Kruger's closing cr...
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BHPD Confirms Vehicle in Campaign Sign Video Was Involved in Thefts
Police say a juvenile suspect has been identified and the case remains active. Their written response raises new questions about Councilmember Rebecca...
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The Money Behind the BHUSD School Board Race
Donations, family loans and unpaid bills offer different measures of campaign strength. Beverly Hills voters should examine all three.
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Joanie Garratt Pushes False Four-Year Claim in 'MAGA Board' Attack
Doorbell footage provided to the Standard shows former teacher Joanie Garratt canvassing for BHUSD Board of Education candidates Jackie Kruger and Kim...
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