Submission: Don’t let terrible political conventions discourage you from voting

While I was taking a walk the other morning, I found some people playing “Pokemon Go” together at the beach. One person must have caught a rare Pokemon as he shouted “I got it!” The rest of the group then gathered around him and stared at his phone screen with curiosity. Laughing, talking and sharing […]

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to put a lid on Gayley location

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf on Gayley Avenue, one of Westwood Village’s many coffee shops, will close in June. Danny Hernandez, the store’s general manager, said the shop will close because of financial difficulties. He added store managers have not chosen an exact date, but they are planning to close the store the week […]

New program to allow students to rent bikes on campus, in Westwood

This post was updated April 29 at 1:25 p.m. Students will be able to rent bikes throughout campus and Westwood Village beginning fall 2016. The bike-share program will allow students to rent a bike for a fee and return it to any other station hub. UCLA Transportation Services officials said in an email statement they […]

Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – March 9

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 has been some criminal activity in Westwood recently, but the incidents have not been connected. Ray Verches, representative for the […]

UCLA, Westwood community members address concerns about Geffen Academy

UCLA and Westwood community members voiced concerns about transportation and parking associated with the planned Geffen Academy at a public meeting Thursday. On Feb. 10, UCLA released a Draft Initial Study that concluded the upcoming school may increase traffic congestion in the area, but did not predict other environmental impacts. UCLA officials plan to open […]

2024 Olympics could bring host of needed changes to Westwood, LA

Several experts said they think hosting the Olympics could bring long-term rewards to Westwood and Los Angeles, if city officials use the opportunity to spur development. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Jan. 25 UCLA will serve as the athletes’ village if Los Angeles is chosen to host the Summer Olympics in 2024. UCLA would house the […]