Five former Bruins set to run for upcoming Assembly District 54 delegate election

Five UCLA alumni are running for Assembly District 54 delegate positions with the California Democratic Party. Andrew Lewis, Lindsay Carlson, Isaac Bryan, Naomi Goldman and David Bocarsly are all candidates on the Grassroots Progressives slate, which endorses nine other candidates. A total of 38 candidates are running for the 14 positions in Assembly District 54. […]

City groups to open parklet on Glendon, repurpose parking spaces as public space

Visitors in Westwood Village will soon have new places to sit outdoors in a small park that will replace several parking spots. The Glendon Avenue Parklet project received support from the North Westwood Neighborhood Council on Jan. 9. The proposed parklet would expand the sidewalk and extend into Glendon Avenue, removing four parking meters outside […]

LAPD investigating collision between a vehicle and pedestrian that left one dead

The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for an individual involved in the assault of a man in Westwood on Jan. 6. Witnesses said the man had been physically banging on a vehicle and lying on the hood before being struck with the vehicle, Officer Christopher Ragsdale said in an email statement. On Jan. 6, […]

North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Jan. 9

The North Westwood Neighborhood Council is the official neighborhood council representing Westwood Village and UCLA for the Los Angeles City Council. Council meetings are open to the public and meet monthly. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 6 in Weyburn Commons Village View Room from 7-10 p.m. Reports The Outreach and Communications Committee […]

Rocco’s Tavern can soon provide live entertainment, keep front door open at night

A local bar and tavern will soon be able to provide live entertainment and dancing following lifted restrictions. The North Westwood Neighborhood Council approved a motion Dec. 5 to support lifting operational restrictions from Rocco’s Tavern, a local bar and tavern in Westwood. The establishment has not been able to use its front door after […]

North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Dec. 5

The North Westwood Neighborhood Council is the official neighborhood council representing Westwood Village and UCLA to LA City Council. Council meetings are open to the public and held monthly. The next meeting will be held on Jan. 9 in Weyburn Terrace from 7-10 p.m. Comments by public officials Jasmine Shamolian, a field representative for Councilmember […]

UCOP releases report with recommendations for improving UCPD practices

The University of California Office of the President released a universitywide report in November to standardize policing terminology and practices across the UC. The report contained 26 recommendations for police practices across the UC system, many of which focused on the system for processing complaints, introducing new training and updating protocols regarding the use of […]