The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Westwood Village and the surrounding areas. Comments by public officials Faisal Alserri, senior planning deputy for LA City Councilman Paul Koretz’s office, said his team is redrafting its Baseline Mansionization and Hillside Ordinances to limit the buildable area on lots to 50 percent of the lot size. Read more...
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April 14, 2:22 pm
Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – April 13
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April 14, 1:03 am
Terasaki Research Institute to open new offices in Westwood
The Terasaki Research Institute began construction in February for an office building on Westwood Boulevard scheduled to open next spring. The institute, a research group founded by Dr. Read more...
Photo: The Terasaki Research Institute is scheduled to open an office building on Westwood Boulevard for researchers, clinicians and scientists next spring. Construction for the building began in February. (Terasaki Research Institute)
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April 11, 9:00 am
Bruins aim to promote sustainability in Westwood with Grand Challenges
Students will build a succulent-filled wall at the Broxton public parking structure this week to add colorful, sustainable scenery to Westwood. Several undergraduate student groups are working on similar projects that aim to improve ecosystem health in Los Angeles as part of the UCLA Grand Challenges-Undergraduate Research Scholars Program. Read more...
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April 11, 12:23 am
Westwood metered parking price increases by 20 cents
City officials increased the average metered parking price in Westwood Village by about 20 cents on April 4. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation worked with the Westwood Village Improvement Association, which operates the Westwood Business Improvement District, to increase average Express Park prices in Westwood from $1.35 to $1.56 per hour. Read more...
Photo: The Los Angeles Department of Transportation worked with the Westwood Village Improvement Association to increase the average metered parking price in Westwood Village by about 20 cents on April 4. (Maryrose Kulick/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 8, 1:39 pm
University Religious Conference to sell Hilgard Avenue property
The University Religious Conference at UCLA, which houses several student organizations, will vote to sell its Hilgard Avenue property April 14. The URC building, built in 1951, hosts a variety of religious and campus-affiliated organizations including UCLA UniCamp and Meals on Wheels of West Los Angeles. Read more...
Photo: The University Relgious Conference at UCLA put its building on Hilgard Avenue up for sale after experiencing financial difficulties. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)
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April 8, 12:01 am
Westwood rent prices highest in Los Angeles
High prices in Westwood make it hard for students to find a place to live off campus. They’ve been a problem in Westwood for decades. What is causing prices to be so high and how are they affecting students? Read more...
Photo: Rong Zhang/Daily Bruin
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April 6, 5:40 pm
Road closures to accompany President Barack Obama in Westwood
Several roads around Westwood will be closed Thursday and Friday while President Barack Obama visits West Los Angeles, police said. He will stay at the W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills hotel in Westwood Village for one night. Read more...
Photo: (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin) President Obama will stay in the W Los Angeles Hotel Thursday in Westwood, causing traffic in the area.