Los Angeles farmers’ markets are fighting city legislation that would tax them for using the city’s streets and limit street closure fee waivers. A Los Angeles City Council proposal would allow each Westwood business only two special permit and street closure fee waivers a year. The legislation is currently being discussed by the transportation department […]
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Hawks make home on historic tower
Westwood’s two newest residents never have to deal with freeway traffic on the way home. Two red-tailed hawks are starting to build a nest at the top of the Fox Tower on Westwood’s Mann Village movie theater, mirroring a worldwide trend of birds of prey migrating into urban areas. Viewing the nest up close is […]
Filming upsets business owners
Fox Broadcasting Company’s filming of a new television pilot upset some Westwood merchants earlier this week, but the studio is working to resolve the conflicts arising from the production. Some business owners say that filming of Fox’s TV comedy pilot “Queen B,” which is being directed by Danny DeVito, has hurt business through traffic and […]
Westwood divided on the role of alcohol in the Village
Those who want to drink at a bar in Westwood have two choices: Maloney’s and Westwood Brewing Company. Numerous factors have contributed to the presence of few drinking establishments in the Village. Though many Village restaurants are licensed to sell liquor, the Westwood Specific Plan states that alcohol has to be served in areas linked […]
Group works on revitalizing Village
Many say that Westwood Village does not offer enough to the average UCLA student, but one believes the solution lies in getting businesses and students together to discuss working toward a common goal of improving the Village. Fourth-year civil engineering student Joseph Vardner led a group of UCLA administrators and Westwood business representatives Wednesday morning […]
Moving the Market
The recent closure of the Glendon Avenue portion of the Westwood Farmers’ Market has forced manager Aaron Shapiro to look for alternative locations for displaced vendors, including UCLA’s campus. While the plans are still the in early stages of discussion, Shapiro said he is optimistic that the market could move on campus in locations such […]
[A closer look] Student help gives mayoral campaigns a boost
Michelle Garakian passes out campaign signs and speaks to Los Angeles residents and business owners for about 20 hours each week without pay. She says it’s fun. A third-year political science student, Garakian campaigns for incumbent Mayor James Hahn two days every week in an effort to tell residents about Hahn and why she feels […]