Criminal activity in Westwood increased by 22 percent in 2015, the first increase in crime rates since 2003, police officials said. Thefts and robberies account for most of the increase, said Chris Ragsdale, the Los Angeles Police Department’s lead officer for Westwood, at last week’s Westwood Neighborhood Council meeting. Read more...
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January 20, 5:21 pm
Westwood Community Council recap – Jan. 19
The Westwood Community Council meets several times a year to discuss issues relevant to the Westwood Village business and residential community. Discussion Tina Nieto, captain of the Los Angeles Police Department in the West LA Area since May, discussed recent developments in the West LA division of the LAPD. Read more...
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January 16, 11:05 am
Student robbery reported on Landfair Avenue
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...
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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)
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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...