It takes one and a half hours to drive from one end of Los Angeles County to the other without traffic. Because it is so large, the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk flies ballots from the outskirts of the county, such as Catalina Island and Lancaster, by helicopter to its election headquarters in Norwalk, California, said […]
Category Archives: Westwood
Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Nov. 9
The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Westwood Village and the surrounding areas. Comments by public officials Jasmine Shamolian, a field representative for Councilman Paul Koretz, said she is working on a project that would plant trees on Westwood Boulevard after several trees were illegally cut down throughout Westwood. She said […]
Graphic: Grocery price comparisons in Westwood
Los Angeles residents vote to pass Measure M and Measure HHH
Los Angeles residents voted Tuesday to fund transportation improvements and solutions to homelessness. Measure M, which would levy a half-cent sales tax to expand LA county transportation systems, passed with almost 70 percent approval. Measure HHH, which would finance the construction of 10,000 housing units for homeless individuals, received 76 percent of the vote. Both […]
USAC looks to expand off-campus housing resources for students
This post was updated Nov. 15 at 10:55 p.m. Undergraduate student government leaders are gathering data to help address problems with off-campus housing. Undergraduate Students Association Council President Danny Siegel said his office started compiling information about rent prices and renters’ rights in the fall. He promised to advocate for lower rent prices and greater […]
Stickhouse food truck transports gelato to the streets of Westwood
Students walking down Broxton Avenue can stop to see colorful gelato ice pops covered with chocolate and nuts through the window of a food truck. The truck bears the slogan, “From Italy with Love.” Stickhouse, an Italian company serving creamy gelato and fruity sorbets on popsicle sticks, drives through Westwood Village three days a week. […]
Despite new businesses, Westwood lacks men’s apparel store options
Dresses and lace tank tops peek from window displays around Westwood and advertisements picture smiling women welcoming customers into stores. Westwood Village, which advertises itself as having unique boutiques and popular brands, has recently filled some of its empty storefronts with new women’s apparel stores, including Heavenly Couture and My-Dressed. However, men’s clothing stores are […]