Monday, April 6

Officials consider proposal to name intersection after David Geffen

Westwood community leaders expressed mixed reactions about UCLA’s proposal to rename a Westwood Village intersection after David Geffen. The Westwood Neighborhood Council, an advisory board for Westwood to the Los Angeles City Council, and the Westwood Community Council, which meets several times a year to discuss Westwood issues, both discussed the proposition to install the sign at their most recent meetings this month. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s proposal to rename a Westwood Village intersection after David Geffen creates confusion among Westwood community leaders. (Laura Uzes/Daily Bruin)



Westwood Community Council recap – May 17

The Westwood Community Council meets several times a year to discuss issues relevant to the Westwood Village business and residential community. Discussion Jasmine Shamolian, field deputy for LA City Council member Paul Koretz, said Westwood Gardens Park’s renovation is near completion and the park will reopen soon. Read more...


Store owner to renew focus on painting after Crisalide closure

For 11 years, Eunhi Kim sat behind the counter of her Westwood Boulevard clothing boutique and dreamed of becoming a painter. At the end of May, Kim will close Crisalide, a boutique store that sells shoes, clothes and accessories, to focus on fulfilling her dream of creating a masterpiece. Read more...

Photo: Eunhi Kim will close her clothing boutique on Westwood Boulevard at the end of the month. (Pinkie Su/Daily Bruin)


LA City Council votes to move proposed Westwood Boulevard bike lane

The Los Angeles City Council approved a proposal to move a bike lane from Westwood Boulevard to Gayley and Midvale avenues Friday, pending approval from the mayor and the Los Angeles City Planning Commission. Read more...

Photo: Herb Wesson (center), Los Angeles City Council president, spoke at a meeting held Friday concerning the Westwood Boulevard bike lane. (Ken Shin/ Daily Bruin)



Urban planning students suggest changes to Westwood Village Specific Plan

Urban planning graduate students suggested officials split Westwood Village into four different districts, among other suggestions, to better cater to students and other residents during a meeting Thursday. Read more...

Photo: A UCLA graduate class met with Westwood officials and residents Thursday to discuss changes to the Westwood Village Specific Plan. (Diana Luna/Daily Bruin)



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