Editor’s note: The crimewatch map omitted two reported incidents for which the locations were unclear. UCPD recorded 558 unique entries in its November daily crime log. Read more...
Westwood
Los Angeles, News, Science & Health, Westwood
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December 6, 3:26 pm
Protesters demonstrate against masks, vaccine mandates in LA public schools
More than 60 people gathered outside the Wilshire Federal Building on Sunday to protest masking and vaccine requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles public schools. Read more...
Photo: Parents, children and other protestors outside the Wilshire Federal Building in Westwood on Sunday wave signs criticizing the Los Angeles Unified School District and its COVID-19 policies. The protest came amid ongoing lawsuits against the district, which previously announced that it would relax masking and COVID-19 testing protocols beginning in the second semester. (Courtesy of Victoria Li)
Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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December 4, 6:01 pm
North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Dec. 1
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council is the official neighborhood council representing UCLA, Westwood Village and the North Village to the Los Angeles City Council. Council meetings are held each month and open to the public via Zoom. Read more...
Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News, Westwood
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December 1, 11:51 pm
Restaurants to stop providing single-use plastics unless requested by customer
Single-use plastic utensils and napkins will no longer be offered at restaurants in Los Angeles unless customers directly ask for them. A Los Angeles City Council ordinance took effect Nov. Read more...
Photo: The Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance requiring most food service providers and restaurants in LA to only offer disposable utensils at customers’ request. (Photo illustration by Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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November 22, 1:25 pm
Westwood leaders await approval to turn Broxton Avenue into pedestrian-only plaza
This post was updated Nov. 28 at 11:02 p.m. Westwood leaders are working to transform Broxton Avenue into a pedestrian-only plaza for community gatherings and events. Read more...
Photo: Neighborhood leaders are calling for Broxton Avenue to be converted into a pedestrian-only plaza. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Fire, Football, News, Westwood
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November 22, 12:48 am
Students light fire in celebration of UCLA football’s win over USC
This post was updated Nov. 23 at 4:14 p.m. A block party on Roebling Avenue started two fires late Saturday night following UCLA football’s first defeat of crosstown rival USC since 2018, marking the fifth Roebling block party in 2021. Read more...
Photo: Individuals burned boxes and other debris (pictured) on Roebling Avenue after UCLA football’s record-breaking victory against USC earlier that Saturday. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A Closer Look, Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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November 20, 11:21 am
Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers honored as Monumental Business on 75th anniversary
Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers, one of the oldest family-owned businesses in Westwood, celebrated its 75th anniversary and was honored as a Monumental Business by the city of Los Angeles at a commemoration Thursday morning. Read more...
Photo: Westwood community members and city officials gathered at Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers on Thursday, celebrating the store’s 75th anniversary and designation as a Monumental Business. (Kanishka Mehra/Daily Bruin senior staff)