iPic Theaters, a luxury movie theater with a full-service bar and an Italian restaurant, will open in Westwood on Friday. The Florida-based movie-theater company will open a location in the former AMC Avco 4 movie theater location on Wilshire Boulevard. Ticket prices at the the 424-seat movie house will range from $15 to $29. The […]
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Hearing rescheduled for former UCLA water polo player charged with rape
The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. A Los Angeles superior court judge rescheduled the pretrial hearing for former UCLA water polo player Hakop Kaplanyan, who is being charged with forcible rape. At a pretrial hearing the district attorney and defense lawyer […]
Superheroes assemble at UCLA for 15th annual Bruin Run/Walk
Mini Spidermen, Batwomen and other superheroes flocked to Wilson Plaza Sunday, to take part in the superhero-themed 15th annual Bruin Run/Walk. More than 1,100 men and women registered for the 5K race this year, said Hannah Chou, a third-year electrical engineering student and director of the event. The Bruin Run/Walk committee within the Undergraduate Students […]
Family on same page running local shop Flax Pen to Paper
The late afternoon sunlight caught the glint of lacquer fountain pens and signature greeting cards in one of Westwood’s oldest family businesses. Flax Pen to Paper, originally named M. Flax, has been a staple in Los Angeles since 1931. Three generations have owned and operated the store, which is currently run by husband and wife […]
Panel at UCLA to discuss civil rights in education
A law panel will examine the importance of civil rights in education at UCLA in Carnesale Commons on Monday. The event, “Access in Education: Why Civil Rights in School Still Matter,” is the next installment in the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series. It will explore topics such as resegregation, school discipline, English language learners and DREAMers. […]
Tiverton closure gets mixed reaction from UCLA community
Tiverton Drive permanently closed to through traffic on Friday, causing mixed reactions among those who frequent the surrounding area.
Westwood’s Elysee seeks alcohol license to expand dining options
One of Westwood’s staple restaurants, Elysee Bakery & Cafe, is looking to expand its dining options for the dinner crowd, including getting an alcohol license. The Westwood Neighborhood Council recently approved Elysee Bakery’s application inquiry for a beer and wine license at its Feb. 12 meeting, encouraging the management to move forward with the application […]