Monday, February 16

New NWWNC committee to take on health and homelessness in Westwood

A local neighborhood council established a new committee in early June to provide medical services to the homeless population in Westwood. The North Westwood Neighborhood Council created the Community Health and Homelessness Committee at the first meeting of its newly elected board June 10 to broaden the scope of its predecessor, the Homelessness Committee, and address additional issues, such as providing health care to the uninsured. Read more...

Photo: The Community Health and Homelessness Committee, chaired by Ashraf Beshay, was created to address issues related to health care and providing resources to the homeless community. (Daily Bruin file photo)



NWWNC councilmembers reflect on council’s achievements in its first term

The North Westwood Neighborhood Council accomplished many of its goals, but members faced challenges from a lack of experience and a shorter-than-usual term. The members of the NWWNC collectively sought to address topics ranging from housing development to promoting businesses and entertainment in Westwood Village, said NWWNC President Michael Skiles. Read more...

Photo: The NWWNC achieved many of the goals it set in its first term despite challenges posed by a lack of experience among members and a short term. (Daily Bruin file photo)


FlyAway to fly away from Westwood after the LAX shuttle suffers low ridership

A bus line between Westwood and Los Angeles International Airport will shut down Sunday due to low ridership over the past several years. The FlyAway shuttle transported passengers from the intersection of Gayley Avenue and Strathmore Drive to and from various terminals at LAX for $10 each way. Read more...

Photo: The FlyAway shuttle that transported passengers between Westwood and Los Angeles International Airport will cease operation Sunday due to years of low ridership. (Daily Bruin file photo)




Game of Zoning: How Steve Sann’s appeals have obstructed businesses in Westwood

This post was updated June 10 at 1:30 p.m. Businesses in Westwood have experienced difficulty operating due to appeals and protests – and 61% of the appeals in the last 20 years have been lodged by three community members: Steve Sann, Sandy Brown and Wolfgang Veith. Read more...

Photo: Almost two-thirds of appeals made against businesses in Westwood over the last two decades have come from three individuals. Steve Sann has filed 23 of Westwood’s appeals since 1998. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)



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