Every Thursday afternoon, Broxton Avenue becomes a hotbed of bustling activity, as merchants and farmers set up shop for the weekly Westwood Village Farmer’s Market. From farm-raised fruits and vegetables to handcrafted jewelry, the market – established in 1994 – offers a wide variety of goods that attracts both regular visitors and casual passerby. Read more...
Westwood
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June 3, 12:15 am
Clothing trucks aid growth of Arden Reed, Le Fashion
Anticipating his friend’s approaching wedding day, Allen Jerkens consulted with a tailor, received a 3-D body scan to get precise measurements and ordered a new suit – all inside a black truck parked on Hilgard Avenue. Read more...
Photo: Stacey Steffe, a co-founder of the Le Fashion clothing truck, sets up in front of the W Hotel in Westwood every second Friday of the month.
Campus, News, Westwood
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May 24, 1:33 am
L.A. mayoral election suffers from low turnout
Very few voters registered in the Westwood and UCLA community actually cast a ballot in Tuesday’s mayoral elections, according to data from the L.A. City Clerk’s office. Read more...
Campus, News, Westwood
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May 24, 1:28 am
UCLA’s BruinBus to introduce new route
Starting this summer, UCLA Transportation Services plans to discontinue a current BruinBus route in favor of a new express route. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Transportation Services plans to put in place a new express bus route that will only have two stops, Weyburn Terrace and Murphy Hall. The Northwest Shuttle Van, which runs between Southern Regional Library and Macgowan Hall, will stop its service due to limited hours and low student demand.
News, Westwood
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May 17, 1:35 am
Westwood Business Improvement District seeks renewal
The Westwood Business Improvement District, a non-profit organization created to carry out basic maintenance and safety functions in Westwood, is looking to stay intact for another two years as its charter heads into the renewal process. Read more...
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May 14, 1:44 am
Bitcoin offers virtual alternative to traditional currency
Gerrit Lane’s daily routine on his computer involves checking his email, Facebook and two sites that monitor the market for a virtual currency called Bitcoin. Lane, a second-year mechanical engineering student, started investing in Bitcoin in fall 2011, just a year and a half after it was first invented. Read more...
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May 13, 12:20 am
The Westwood Brewing Company will close down after almost 20 years in the Village
It was the first microbrewery in Westwood, won awards for its homemade ale and became a staple for the UCLA community. And now, almost 20 years after it first opened on Glendon Avenue, the Westwood Brewing Company is closing its doors. Read more...
Photo: Westwood Brewing Company will close its doors this summer, after almost two decades in the Village. While profits have seen a decline in recent years, many students still consider the bar a staple in Westwood. A seafood restaurant called The Boiling Crab is set to move into the space.