Police make three arrests in connection with several street robberies

Police arrested three people in Westwood Village late Friday in connection with a series of street robberies in the area. University police officers pulled over a car driving near the corner of Westwood Boulevard and Lindbrook Drive after matching it with the description on an internal crime bulletin, said UCPD Lt. Mark Littlestone. In the […]

Mayor Garcetti issues directive for reducing water use

In response to the record drought, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti called for the city to reduce its fresh water use by 20 percent over the next three years. “Our relationship with water must evolve. We cannot afford the water policies of the past,” said Garcetti in a press conference Tuesday afternoon, when he announced […]

Locals concerned over motions to investigate storefront signs

Dozens of local residents and business owners voiced concerns to the Westwood Neighborhood Council Wednesday about two motions passed by the council in September asking authorities to investigate local Iranian storefront signs. The motions asked city officials to investigate signs promoting business activities, including consular services, in connection with the state of Iran. The motions […]

President Barack Obama’s visit to cause several road closures

President Barack Obama’s visit to West Los Angeles this week will cause several road closures near UCLA, including Wilshire Boulevard and Hilgard Avenue, according to an L.A. Police Department alert. Obama is traveling to the area to hold an event at Cross Campus, a Santa Monica facility for start-up businesses, and to attend a Democratic […]

Ike’s Place welcomes students after monthslong wait

The Westwood location of the popular Northern California sandwich chain Ike’s Place is now open and serving hungry customers following a monthslong battle over the property. The store, which is the first in Southern California, started officially selling sandwiches to the public on Sept. 23. Customers, who include a fair share of UCLA students, say […]