This post was updated March 11 at 4:40 p.m. The Metro Board amended the budget of The LA Metro Purple Line Extension Project from $1.4 billion to $3.2 billion at its meeting Feb. 28. This budget amendment is to build the third section of the Purple Line Extension, which will pass through Westwood. The Purple […]
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UCPD searching for man who sexually assaulted student at off-campus party
This post was updated Oct. 18 at 5:15 p.m. University police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a UCLA student Friday. The man sexually assaulted a female student between midnight and 12:30 a.m. at an off-campus party. The man then left the party and was last seen heading north on Gayley Ave. UCPD […]
UCPD on lookout for suspect in UCLA Guest House burglary
University police are searching for a suspect in a Tuesday burglary at the UCLA Guest House. Several visitors at the UCLA Guest House said they found several of their personal belongings missing around 1 p.m., according to the UCPD alert. UCPD suspects that a firearm found at the scene may have belonged to the man […]
NWWNC slate candidates aim to fulfill original campaign promises
A group running for positions on the new North Westwood Neighborhood Council announced its slate of candidates Wednesday. Westwood Forward, the coalition that campaigned for the creation of the NWWNC, released a group of slate candidates that features representatives drawn from UCLA students, Westwood residents and business owners. There are currently 19 available seats on […]
Purple Line Extension receives federal funding, to be completed earlier than planned
The Los Angeles Metro received the federal funding needed to begin work on a new extension connecting Westwood to Century City. According to a Century City/Westwood News report, the approval of LA Metro’s request for funding reimbursement will allow the Metro to be selective in competitive bids for the boring of the metro tunnel. The […]
Service will deliver scooters to front doorsteps, catering to early Bird riders
Electric scooter riders in Los Angeles will be able to have scooters delivered to their front doors. Electric scooter company Bird Rides, Inc. announced Thursday it plans to launch its new service Bird Delivery, which is designed to aid riders who want to make scooters a regular fixture of their daily travel. The scooters will […]
UCPD’s annual report shows rise in sexual assault, burglary from 2016 to 2017
The number of reported sexual assaults on or near campus increased by 38 percent between 2016 and 2017, according to an annual report released by university police. On Thursday, UCPD released the 2018 UCLA Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which compiles crime statistics at UCLA and surrounding areas. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus […]