Bianca Heyward

Los Angeles

Freelance Reporter at Beverly Hills Courier

@columbiajourn & @BrynMawrCollege alum• reporter at @BHCourier

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Articles

Retired Beverly Hills Physician is a Tennis Champ at 95

2 weeks ago | beverlyhillscourier.com | Bianca Heyward

At 95 years old, longtime Beverly Hills resident Dr. Robert Foran proved that age is just a number, winning his first singles championship at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Senior Men’s Hardcourt Tournament on May 19. Held at the Laguna Woods Tennis Club in Laguna Woods, California, the tournament included singles and doubles matchups for those aged 75, 80, 85, 90 and 95.
El Rodeo Elementary School Promotion Marks a Milestone

1 month ago | beverlyhillscourier.com | Bianca Heyward

Laughter and cheers filled the air as the fifth-grade class of El Rodeo Elementary School walked onto the auditorium stage for their promotion ceremony on May 28, marking the end of an unforgettable elementary school journey. But this year, the event was more than just a rite of passage—it was a celebration of resilience, growth and new beginnings. This group of students holds a special place in the school’s history.
Sisters Honored at Women’s Guild Luncheon

1 month ago | beverlyhillscourier.com | Bianca Heyward

Recognizing service and sisterhood, this year’s annual Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Spring Luncheon honored philanthropist Wendy Howard Goldberg and her sister, CAA motion picture agent Toni Howard on May 1 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
First “Spotlight with Sharona” a Major Success

2 months ago | beverlyhillscourier.com | Bianca Heyward

Mayor Sharona Nazarian’s inaugural “Spotlight with Sharona” event took place on April 23 at Novikov. A sold-out crowd of 150 community members came out to support and sample the Canon Drive restaurant’s menu offerings. Organized in partnership with the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, the initiative features different businesses throughout Beverly Hills and invites the public to experience them alongside the mayor.
Success and Service a Key Theme of ‘Women Who Shine Gala’

Mar 27, 2025 | beverlyhillscourier.com | Bianca Heyward

In 1912, two years before the city of Beverly Hills was established, a wealthy widow named Margaret Anderson opened the Beverly Hills Hotel. Anderson owned and oversaw hotel operations for many years, sparing no expense to ensure a luxurious five-star experience for guests. It was only fitting, therefore, that the third annual “Women Who Shine Gala,” orchestrated by Beverly Hills Chamber’s Women’s Business Network, took place at the iconic “Pink Palace” on March 26.
Opinion: Connecting creatives, communities after wildfires

Mar 24, 2025 | ladowntownnews.com | Isabella Rolz |Bianca Heyward

Los Angeles native Aidan Cullen, a photographer and filmmaker, was in Pasadena at the start of the wildfires, where he got a firsthand experience of the catastrophe. “I was cutting down trees with chainsaws and moving them out of the streets. And kind of the day the fires broke out, I was over there and saw many intense fires with my own eyes, which was very scary,” he said.
Local Group Pairs Up to Care for Wildfire Victims

Feb 15, 2025 | beverlyhillscourier.com | Bianca Heyward

After losing her home in Malibu in the fires, Julia Phelan and her family moved to a friend’s house in Beverly Hills, where they have lived for over a month. Recently, she heard about an organization called Pair and Care through friends and went to the group’s social media page. Pair and Care operates a donation center out of a 10,000-square-foot space on the second floor of the Citizen News Building in Hollywood.
BHHS Students Go Behind the Scenes at Golden Globes

Jan 9, 2025 | beverlyhillscourier.com | Bianca Heyward

Last week, a group of Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) students had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the 82nd Golden Globes, participating and learning about the creation, production and execution of the esteemed award show. Made possible through a partnership with Dick Clark Productions, Kodai Consulting Group, Penske Media Group and the city of Beverly Hills, students selected for the immersive three-day program had unparalleled access tothe high-profile event.
Rolex Boutique Makes its Debut on Rodeo Drive

Dec 5, 2024 | beverlyhillscourier.com | Bianca Heyward

The new Rolex Boutique opened to great fanfare on Dec. 4 at 312 N. Rodeo Drive. Operated by Gearys, the 6,200-square-foot building features a custom green twisted-glass façade designed to evoke the brand’s classic Oyster model. “This project started a little over five years ago when Rolex wanted a bigger presence on Rodeo Drive,” Tom Blumenthal, President and CEO of Gearys, told the Courier. “My family has owned Gearys for over 65 of its 95 years.
BHHS Students Excel in Hospitality Career Academy

Nov 15, 2024 | beverlyhillscourier.com | Bianca Heyward |Eric Anthony Licas

For the second year in a row, the Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) Career Academy has provided opportunities for students enrolled in career education classes in the field of hospitality. The work-based learning experience allows students to meet and shadow professionals from partnering hotels such as L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, the Beverly Hilton, The Maybourne Beverly Hills, the Peninsula Beverly Hills and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.