Red light flooded Pauley Pavilion early Sunday as hundreds of dancers raised glow sticks in the air for a vigil honoring people living with HIV. Students participated in a moment of silence and used the glow sticks to recognize women living in sub-Saharan Africa with HIV and AIDS at the Dance Marathon vigil, which began […]
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City of Los Angeles reviews divestment of funds from Wells Fargo
The city of Los Angeles is reviewing a motion to terminate its investment in Wells Fargo bank. Councilmembers Paul Koretz, who represents Westwood and other communities in Los Angeles District 5, and Mitch O’Farrell presented the motion to divest from Wells Fargo in March because the bank financially supports the Dakota Access Pipeline and was […]
LA City Councilmember Paul Koretz outlines re-election platform
The city council member representing Westwood is running for re-election March 7 with platforms on homelessness, environmental preservation and improving the Westwood community. Paul Koretz, who has represented Los Angeles City Council District 5 since 2009, grew up in the district, which includes the majority of West Los Angeles. He said he has been involved […]
Two candidates join race against incumbent Councilmember Paul Koretz
Two candidates are running against incumbent Councilmember Paul Koretz for the City Council District 5 seat. The city council election will take place on March 7. The Daily Bruin spoke with both candidates to discuss their platforms and background. Mark Herd Mark Herd grew up in Westwood and earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from […]
Los Angeles City Council members propose campaign reforms on donations
Los Angeles City Council members proposed a ban on campaign donations from real estate developers earlier this month. Three council members proposed the ban to the City Ethics Commission as part of a series of campaign finance reforms. The ban aims to increase transparency and public trust in city elections. But some members of the […]
UCLA receives $2.2M to fund innovation, entrepreneurship
The state of California allocated $2.2 million to fund innovation and entrepreneurship at UCLA. The funding came from a $22 million state investment in the University of California under Assembly Bill 2664, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Expansion. Funding from the bill was divided equally among the 10 UC campuses. The funding is meant to help […]
Rocket Fizz candy shop opens karaoke lounge in party room
Westwood residents can sing at a new karaoke lounge in Rocket Fizz, a candy shop on Broxton Avenue. The karaoke lounge is the newest addition to the candy store’s Rocket Room, a private party room on the store’s second floor. According to store manager Jasmine Termechi, the Rocket Room has been open for private parties […]