Ana Figueroa

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

Executive Editor at Beverly Hills Courier

Writer, editor and former Newsweek staffer Ana Figueroa musing on cruising. News, reviews and interviews. The earth is mostly water. Get over it™

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Articles

Principal Drew Stewart Leaving BHHS

2 weeks ago | beverlyhillscourier.com | Ana Figueroa

Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) has announced that Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) Principal Drew Stewart will leave his position at the end of the school year. Stewart has accepted a new position with the Lawndale Elementary School District, which will significantly reduce his daily commute. The move will allow him to spend more meaningful time with his family. “Stewart’s love for the Beverly Hills community is strong.
Frank Gehry-Designed Louis Vuitton Flagship Planned for Beverly Hills

2 weeks ago | beverlyhillscourier.com | Ana Figueroa

Two titans of the design world have joined forces to create a new vision for one of the most famous corners of Rodeo Drive. It will take shape as a new Louis Vuitton flagship designed by acclaimed architect Frank Gehry. Set to open in 2029, the flagship will span the block bounded by Rodeo Drive, South Santa Monica Boulevard and Beverly Drive.
Brian Goldsmith Enters State Senate Race

4 weeks ago | beverlyhillscourier.com | Ana Figueroa

Brian Goldsmith has filed papers with the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission indicating his intent to run for California State Senate in the June 2026 Primary. Goldsmith, a lifelong Democrat, is running for the District 24 seat currently held by Sen. Ben Allen. Allen cannot run again due to term limits. The 24th State Senatorial District stretches westward from West Hollywood to Agoura Hills and Malibu, and then down the coast to Rancho Palos Verdes.
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BHUSD Confirms Return of KBEV Instructor

2 months ago | beverlyhillscourier.com | Ana Figueroa

The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) confirmed on March 6 that Romeo Carey has returned to his role as an instructor for KBEV, the district’s student-run broadcast journalism program. As reported by the Courier, ever since Carey was placed on paid administrative leave in December of 2024, students and parents have made a vocal showing of support on his behalf.
Ambassador Marc Nathanson Addresses Rotary Club of Beverly Hills

Jan 12, 2025 | beverlyhillscourier.com | Ana Figueroa

Ambassador Marc Nathanson addressed the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills’ first luncheon meeting of the new year. One of the country’s foremost communications entrepreneurs and philanthropists, Nathanson served as U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway from 2022 to 2024. His luncheon address offered insightful, humorous and sobering glimpses of that diplomatic experience.
Lawsuit Filed Against Beverly Hills Fertility Doctor

Dec 19, 2024 | beverlyhillscourier.com | Ana Figueroa

A lawsuit filed on Dec. 19 in the Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that Beverly Hills fertility specialist, Hal Danzer, M.D., impregnated a woman with a stranger’s sperm rather than her husband’s sperm without the couple’s consent. The woman gave birth to twin girls but did not discover until this year that her husband had no biological relationship with them. The twins are now in their late 30s.
Courier Wins Two National Awards

Dec 6, 2024 | beverlyhillscourier.com | Ana Figueroa

Beverly Hills Courier publisher and writer Lisa Friedman Bloch and Arts and Entertainment writer Neely Swanson were both honored with third-place awards at the 17th Annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. The awards were given out by the Los Angeles Press Club, which received 1,650 entries from arts and entertainment outlets across the country.
Teacher Files Wrongful Termination Claim Against BHUSD

Dec 5, 2024 | beverlyhillscourier.com | Ana Figueroa

Garratt’s claim, filed on Dec. 4 and reviewed by the Courier, states that she retired from full-time teaching after 30 years in the district, including 15 at BHHS, but continued her service as a substitute and volunteer faculty facilitator for the school’s Interact Club. The claim further states that Garratt was hired in November of this year as a substitute teacher for the term of one month to prepare students for the A.P. U.S. History exam.
Revised Plans Submitted for 9600 Wilshire Project

Nov 1, 2024 | beverlyhillscourier.com | Ana Figueroa

The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, HBC, has submitted revised plans for its 9600 Wilshire project. Originally proposed in 2022 to revitalize its Wilshire Boulevard properties, the revised plan reflects extensive community feedback. The project now features a smaller office building imprint while enhancing residential and pedestrian space. According to HBC, the proposed changes are also expected to result in a 35% reduction in peak morning traffic and a 15% decrease in evening trips.