Executives from all corners of the world will be heading to campus for the celebration of the UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education Program’s 50th anniversary. The program began with a smaller number of classes than presently offered and were created to help executives enhance their leadership and management skills. Programs aimed at turning […]
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UCLA law student group seeks to unite with other UC programs to oppose fee increases
As the threat of rising tuition fees continues, a group of students within UCLA’s School of Law are taking an active approach to fighting the increases. The UCLA Law Student Committee Against Fee Increases plans to bring organizations and students of the UC community as well as city government officials together to petition against the […]
Village’s new tanning salon sees promising start
In a city where image is often a key factor of daily life, the opening of a tanning salon in Westwood Village is a welcome event in the neighborhood. The 2-week-old L.A. Tanning Salon on Westwood Boulevard has a growing list of patrons including both students and residents of the area. The absence of other […]
Village faces loss of customers
Empty storefronts are taking over the streets of Westwood Village, and the businesses remaining in the neighborhood are losing customers as a result. Stores like The Gap have increased the customer population in Westwood Village over the years, bringing consumers familiar with the popular brand of clothing to the area. But as the chain and […]
Students flip for free food with Westwood eatery’s weekly promotion
Skew’s: Beyond Teriyaki, an Asian restaurant in Westwood with a California twist, attracts students with a promotion called “flip for your free food Friday” and a health-centered menu. The Broxton Avenue restaurant fuses Asian food with elements of California cuisine, producing menu selections such as “Thai Tacos.” Customers can get the fusion meals without having […]
Westwood merchants hope for parking remedy
Leaders in the Westwood community are trying to organize a system to improve parking in Westwood Village and increase the area’s dwindling consumerism. Shoppers are constantly driving around the streets of the Village, searching for metered parking near shops of their choice. The only public parking structure in Westwood Village is available on Broxton Avenue, […]
Real estate project’s future uncertain
Los Angeles City Councilman Jack Weiss said he will oppose Casden Properties’ plan for the construction of a multimillion dollar project in Westwood, after the firm’s vice president and a group of subcontractors working with the firm were indicted by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for conspiring to violate campaign financing laws. Casden […]