Sunday, June 15

Marqueece Harris-Dawson confirmed as LA City Council’s next president

The Los Angeles City Council confirmed President Pro Tempore Marqueece Harris-Dawson as the council’s next president Tuesday. Last week, Councilmembers Katy Yaroslavsky – who represents Westwood – and Heather Hutt nominated Harris-Dawson, who represents District 8 and chairs the city’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee. Read more...

Photo: Marqueece Harris-Dawson and former Mayor Eric Garcetti are pictured. Harris-Dawson was confirmed as Los Angeles City Council’s next president Tuesday. (Creative Commons photo by Eric Garcetti via Wikimedia Commons)


Supporters, opponents of Measure HLA discuss its focus on improving street safety

This post was updated March 5 at 1:22 a.m Angelenos have the opportunity to vote Tuesday on a measure that would require Los Angeles to redesign its streets, with the aim of making them safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. Read more...

Photo: Midvale Avenue is pictured. The street is one of many that could be improved through the city of Los Angeles’ Mobility Plan if the Healthy Streets LA measure is passed this year. (Brandon Morquecho/Photo editor)


Independent redistricting commission plan unanimously approved by LA City Council

This post was updated Dec. 6 at 11:55 p.m. The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a proposal Nov. 29 that, if approved by voters in 2024, will allow an independent redistricting commission to redraw council districts for future elections. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles City Hall is pictured. The LA City Council unanimously approved a proposal for an independent redistricting commission Nov. 29. Further approval will be required by voters next year. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Ahead of pandemic-era freeze expiration, LA City Council approves rent increases

This post was updated Nov. 26 at 11:23 p.m. The Los Angeles City Council signed a compromise proposal Nov. 14 to allow rent increases in the city, ending a pandemic-era ban that has stood since 2020. Read more...

Photo: Apartments in Westwood are pictured. The Los Angeles City Council approved a proposal to allow a 4% rent increase Nov. 14, putting an end to pandemic-era bans on rent increases. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Q&A: Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky discusses past, present goals for Westwood

This post was updated Nov. 15 at 12:25 a.m. Katy Yaroslavsky, the District 5 Los Angeles City Council member, sat down with the Daily Bruin to discuss her achievements in the first year of her four-year term, as well as share insight on what Westwood can expect in the future. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Katy Yaroslavsky. The District 5 Los Angeles City Council member sat down the Daily Bruin to discuss changes coming to Westwood. (Courtesy of Councilwoman Yaroslavsky’s office)


District 5 interim housing to provide beds for people experiencing homelessness

The Los Angeles city council unanimously approved a project Oct. 20 to build an interim housing facility for people experiencing homelessness in Westwood. The project will be located at the site of a city-owned parking lot on the corner of Pico Boulevard and Midvale Avenue. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Midvale Avenue in Westwood. The Los Angeles City Council approved the creation of an interim housing facility on the corner of Pico Boulevard and Midvale Avenue for people experiencing homelessness. (Catherine Hamilton/Daily Bruin senior staff)


LA City Council committee approves amended motion to increase rent

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 12:30 p.m. The Los Angeles City Council’s housing and homelessness committee passed an amended motion Wednesday to lower rent increases from 7% to 4%. Read more...

Photo: Apartments in Westwood Village are pictured. The Los Angeles City Council’s housing and homelessness committee approved an amended motion to lower rent increases to 4%. (Daily Bruin file photo)



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