The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Westwood Village and the surrounding areas. Comments by public officials Stephen Resnick, council secretary, read a statement from Janet Turner, a representative for Congressman Ted Lieu. Read more...
News, Westwood
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October 12, 7:11 pm
Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Oct. 11
Crime, News, Westwood
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October 11, 5:40 pm
UCPD searching for Gayley Avenue apartment burglary suspect
University police are searching for a man who allegedly burglarized UCLA students’ off-campus apartment on Oct. 1. The man entered an apartment on the 600 block of Gayley Avenue from its rear entrance at 2:40 a.m. Read more...
Campus, News, Westwood
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October 4, 10:53 pm
Westwood residents concerned over proposals for new student housing
Some Westwood residents said they are concerned that UCLA’s plans for new student housing may negatively impact the community. UCLA announced a proposal in May for additional student housing at five locations both on the Hill and around Westwood to accommodate increasing enrollment. Read more...
Photo: UCLA has plans to add five student housing buildings around campus and Westwood Village. Many residents feel a proposed 20-story housing complex that will replace a UCLA Extension building on Le Conte Avenue will disrupt the aesthetic of the Village. (Laura Uzes/Daily Bruin)
Campus, Crime, News, Westwood
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October 3, 1:40 am
Annual campus report shows increase in assault, decrease in burglary
More aggravated and sexual assaults were reported on or near campus in 2016 while the number of burglaries stayed around the same as 2015, according to an annual university report. Read more...
News, Westwood
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October 2, 1:04 am
UCLA student fills WWNC vacancy, hopes to promote safety in Westwood
The Westwood Neighborhood Council’s newest member, Naomi Kisel, became interested in city politics after hearing stories about her family’s experiences in the Soviet Union. She said her grandmother was persecuted for her Christian faith, for example. Read more...
Photo: Naomi Kisel, a third-year political science and Russian language student, joined the Westwood Neighborhood Council at the council’s August meeting. Kisel said she was inspired to work in local politics after hearing about her family’s experiences in the former Soviet Union. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)
News, Westwood
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September 30, 5:58 pm
Tree branch falls on Kelton Avenue, damages pickup truck
Residents discovered Saturday that a tree fell on Kelton Avenue. The tree had two primary branches, one of which split off from the main trunk and fell onto the street below, damaging a pickup truck. Read more...
Photo: A tree branch fell on Kelton Avenue, blocking the road from Levering Avenue to Strathmore Drive. The fallen branch did not damage any apartment building. (Madeleine Pauker/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Campus, News, Westwood
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September 27, 4:16 pm
UCLA students, local residents argue over proposal to increase housing
Westwood residents and students clashed over UCLA’s planned housing projects at a public hearing Tuesday evening. While students advocated for the projects to increase student housing, local residents said they think the projects would interfere with Westwood Village’s aesthetic and intrude into their living space. Read more...
Photo: Westwood residents voiced their concerns about a UCLA proposal to build new campus housing in Westwood Village. Many students, including members of Undergraduate Students Association Council and Graduate Students Association, said the Village should not prioritize building aesthetic over student needs. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)