Tuesday, July 7

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)


Daily Bruin wins 42 awards at student media convention in Atlanta

This post was updated Nov. 2 at 9:44 p.m. ATLANTA – The Daily Bruin received 42 awards at the Fall National College Media Convention. The convention, which was held Sunday through Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, brought together student journalists and student media advisers from across the country. Read more...

Photo: The Daily Bruin office is pictured. The Bruin took home 42 awards from the Associated Collegiate Press and the College Media Association. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)




Crimewatch: October 2023

Sources: UCPD. Graphic reporting by Sharla Steinman, City and Crime Editor. Interactive by Junwon Choi, Data editor. UCPD recorded 767 unique entries in its Oct. 1 to 31 daily crime log. Read more...


Westwood Village Farmers’ Market offers a variety of small businesses to support

This post was updated Nov. 2 at 9:39 a.m.  Over 40 vendors set up for the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market on Broxton Avenue on Thursday. The farmers market occurs every Thursday and is most popular for its fresh produce from local vendors – such as baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables – artisanal items, art and live music. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the Westwood Village Farmer’s Market. The market occurs on Broxton Ave. every Thursday and features numerous small businesses. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)