Some Westwood residents said they are concerned that UCLA’s plans for new student housing may negatively impact the community. UCLA announced a proposal in May for additional student housing at five locations both on the Hill and around Westwood to accommodate increasing enrollment. Some Westwood Village leaders said at a recent hearing they think the […]
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Struggling Westwood businesses close, but Village has growth potential
An Italian restaurant recently sent out a final round of invitations for guests to dine at its Westwood location before it closes its doors. Palomino Restaurant & Bar, which has been in Westwood for 18 years, will close Sept. 24. “After 18 years of serving the Westwood neighborhood, we made the difficult decision to not […]
Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Aug. 9
The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets every month to discuss issues regarding Westwood Village. Comments by public officials Fiona Ma, chair of the Board of Equalization, said California will be introducing new taxation policies to collect revenue from the cannabis industry as California moves to legalize marijuana. Ma said she thinks California should model its cannabis […]
New committee aims to improve Westwood with student representatives
A new Westwood committee aims to bring more student input into Village issues. Last week, the Westwood Neighborhood Council voted to create an ad hoc Student Advisory Committee to address student concerns in the Village. Only current board members can serve on the committee due to bylaw constraints that prevent the council from creating new […]
LA-wide minimum wage increase to affect pay, prices on campus
Student employees will have more money in their pockets after a recent wage increase. The minimum wage in Los Angeles, set to reach $15 in July 2021, increased to $12 for employers with 26 or more employees Saturday as part of a wage increase the LA City Council passed in 2015. The minimum wage was […]
Iconic Westwood small businesses struggle in retail landscape
Oakley’s Barber Shop, Westwood’s oldest business, lines its walls with glass cases filled with knick-knacks and antique barber equipment. The barber shop is one of only a handful of Westwood Village businesses that have survived throughout the 20th century. While some businesses have been in the Village for decades, some shop owners say a changing […]
USAC creates Parking Advocacy Task Force to address commuter concerns
A new task force aims to advocate for improved parking and commuting options for students. The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved creating the Parking Advocacy Task Force, proposed by the Financial Supports Commission last week to shed light on commuter issues on campus. The task force will consist of five appointed members, including two co-chairs […]