The city and school district have reached a consensus on the next Joint Powers Agreement, which grants the city access to school facilities. Read about that and more in the top stories from Jan. 8-14. 1. Political veteran Torie Osborn has received endorsements from the Malibu Democratic Club and the  Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley for the new 50th Assembly District, which includes Beverly Hills. 2. The City Council has unanimously approved the first reading of a new historic preservation ordinance . 3. The council also unanimously approved a $39 million, four-year Joint Powers Agreement with the Beverly Hills Unified School District.  4. The expansion of the Jim Falk Lexus dealership on Wilshire Boulevard has received final approval from the city. 5. Opening statements were made in the trial of former BHUSD Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard, who is facing  three felony misappropriation of public funds charges . Also, streets will be closed and parking restricted Sunday  for the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards, being held from 5-8 p.m. at the Beverly Hilton. Be sure to follow  Beverly Hills  Patch on  Twitter  and “Like” us on  Facebook . Visit link: Week in Review: AD50 Endorsements, Historic Preservation and JPA Approval