Some law enforcement protocols for handling mental health crises are not effective in supporting people at risk, according to UCLA experts and a fall evaluation of LAPD from the city controller. Read more...
Homelessness
Homelessness, Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News, Westwood
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November 16, 8:45 pm
North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Nov. 5
This post was updated Nov. 16 at 10:14 p.m. The North Westwood Neighborhood Council appointed a new secretary and passed a community impact statement supporting the construction of new UCLA student housing on Levering Avenue at its November meeting. Read more...
California, Homelessness, News, Westwood
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November 11, 8:18 pm
California Assembly Bill 893 aims to improve near-campus housing shortages
UCLA community members said a new California housing bill has the potential to increase affordable housing, but may bring little change to Westwood. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 893 into law Oct. Read more...
Homelessness, Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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August 28, 6:34 pm
Q&A: Andrew Lewis and Elizabeth Brady talk North Westwood Neighborhood Council
Andrew Lewis and Elizabeth Brady, two UCLA alumni, were reelected to the North Westwood Neighborhood Council in March and began their two-year terms in July. Lewis is the council’s vice president and chairs the community health, homelessness and safety committee. Read more...
Homelessness, Los Angeles City Council, News, Westwood
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July 31, 10:15 am
LA City Council adopts anticamping resolution despite NWWNC pushback
The Los Angeles City Council adopted an anticamping resolution in May that seeks to limit homelessness in Westwood, despite pushback from the North Westwood Neighborhood Council. Read more...
A Closer Look, California, Homelessness, Los Angeles, News
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April 6, 11:16 pm
Experts assess Gov. Newsom’s recent $920 million allotment to fight homelessness
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new measures to combat homelessness Feb. 24. Newsom said in a press release that the state will allocate $920 million in funding to local municipalities so they can clear out encampments and combat homelessness. Read more...
A Closer Look, Homelessness, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health, Westwood
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March 31, 3:01 pm
David Geffen School of Medicine awards students, staff for community initiatives
This post was updated April 4 at 1:10 a.m. The David Geffen School of Medicine handed out awards March 14 to celebrate student and staff organizations who have demonstrated a commitment to the medical school’s mission. Read more...