University police are looking for people who struck a UCLA student from behind and stole his money and credit card early Saturday in the North Village. Read more...
Westwood
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January 15, 1:05 am
Community celebrates life of Westwood jewelry store owner
Behind the counter of her small store, Muriel Chastanet created handmade jewelry inspired by her travels abroad. “From every angle, her jewelry was beautiful and mindful,” said Charlotte Chastanet, Muriel Chastanet’s daughter. Read more...
Photo: Muriel Chastanet, who died last November, is remembered for creating handmade jewelry at her store in Westwood Village. (Courtesy of Charlotte Chastanet)
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January 14, 12:17 pm
Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Jan. 13
The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Westwood Village and the surrounding areas. Comments by public officials Chris Ragsdale, the Los Angeles Police Department’s senior lead officer for Westwood, said there was a 22 percent increase in crime in Westwood in 2015. Read more...
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January 14, 8:40 am
Alum, film director puts new spin on LA bicyclists’ issues
Years ago, Marco Carvalho biked into an abruptly opened car door. Last month, he almost hit a bicyclist on Wilshire Boulevard late at night, and at the end of this year, he will debut a documentary about problems bicyclists face. Read more...
Photo: Marco Carvalho, a UCLA alumnus and independent film director, is working on a film called “Bike to the Future” that will document the problems Los Angeles bicyclists face. (Anisha Joshi/Daily Bruin)
Crime, News, Westwood
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January 12, 4:58 pm
Man accused of attempting to sexually assault UCLA student at party
University police reported a man attempted to sexually assault a UCLA student at a party in the North Village Saturday night. The student reported an acquaintance attempted to assault her at a party on Landfair Avenue, according to a UCPD alert. Read more...
Campus, News, Westwood
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January 12, 7:37 am
El Niño rains cause minor leaks, damages on campus
Last week, El Niño brought heavy rainfall to Westwood, causing minor leaks but no significant damages to the UCLA campus. UCLA Facilities Management and UCLA Housing officials conducted preventative maintenance on roof drains and storm sewers to avoid significant flooding on campus, said UCLA spokesperson Rebecca Kendall. Read more...
Photo: After El Niño, UCLA attended to minor damanges from the rain. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin)
News, Westwood
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January 7, 1:06 am
Weekend BruinBus to shuttle students to key LA locations
Students will be able to take free Saturday BruinBus shuttles to one of three Los Angeles shopping districts beginning this weekend, UCLA officials said. The shuttles will take students to the Grove on Fairfax Avenue, downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue on a rotating basis beginning Saturday. Read more...