A new eclectic American-style restaurant opened in one of Westwood’s oldest buildings, with a few modern updates. Fellow opened on Glendon Avenue on June 11 after offering only delivery and catering services since February. The location also offers space for private events and parties. The restaurant features a main dining floor with a photo booth, […]
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Former employees file lawsuit against UCLA, allege sexual harassment
This post was updated June 18 at 4:13 p.m. Four UCLA employees are accusing their former supervisor of workplace sexual harassment, according to lawsuits filed Wednesday. Jackie Rodriguez, Amber Rose Palega, Krystal Eda and Mayra Miguel allege their former supervisor Martha Mansoor regularly touched them inappropriately and made sexual comments about their bodies. The former employees […]
Student representatives claim Board of Regents misrepresents college population
Student representatives of the University of California said that while the Board of Regents has improved in diversity in recent years, it still falls short in accessibility to students. The Council of University of California Faculty Associations sent a letter in protest last summer stating that the Board of Regents is mainly composed of wealthier, […]
LA City Council supports overnight rentals limited to primary residence
This post was updated May 14 at 12:50 p.m. Users of short-term rental services, such as Airbnb, may find Westwood rental options drastically reduced in the coming months. The Los Angeles City Council unanimously backed a law May 2 that would limit overnight rental hosts to renting out space in their primary residence. Many residents […]
Attorneys representing UC claim DACA rescission did not follow protocol
Lawyers representing the University of California said on a conference call Friday the government did not act in accordance with proper legislative procedure when it rescinded a program that deferred deportation for undocumented individuals brought to the United States as children. The University, represented by Covington & Burling LLP attorneys, has been engaged in a […]
Former secretary of state discusses international development, political risk
A former United States secretary of state said at an on-campus event Friday she thinks the U.S. should double its efforts to promote democracy abroad in order to increase economic stability worldwide. Condoleezza Rice, who served in former President George W. Bush’s administration, talked about the international development projects she thinks the U.S. should pursue […]
Congressman Ted Lieu speaks in Westwood regarding Russia, campaign interference
The congressman who represents UCLA and Westwood said at an event Sunday he thinks the alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election will help Democrats overturn Republican seats in the 2018 Congressional midterm election. Congressman Ted Lieu and Harry Litman, former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General, said indictments and guilty pleas resulting […]