This post was updated on Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. Some Westwood officials said they believe more voters will support a sales tax measure on the Nov. 8 ballot that would fund public transit across Los Angeles. Measure M would levy a half-percent sales tax, estimated to raise $860 million per year to build new […]
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LA Metro to add more trains to Expo Line to settle increased demand
Los Angeles Metro plans to add more trains to the Expo Line by December to meet growing ridership. In August, 43,015 people rode the line daily, reaching about 70 percent of the daily ridership Metro planners projected for 2030, according to a report. However, some riders said the line’s 12-minute train intervals are too infrequent, […]
LAFD responds to small rubbish fire reported near UCLA Medical Plaza
Firefighters extinguished a small rubbish fire at Westwood Plaza and Le Conte Avenue Friday afternoon. Brian Humphrey, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson, said the department received reports of smoke near UCLA Medical Plaza at about 2:04 p.m. Firefighters arrived and put out the fire at about 2:10 p.m. No injuries were reported. The cause of […]
Koretz maintains support from community in upcoming election
Some community leaders have already endorsed candidates for the city’s primary elections next March, including the council seat representing Westwood and surrounding neighborhoods. Incumbent Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz received more endorsements from city officials, including Mayor Eric Garcetti, than his challenger, 31-year-old lawyer Jesse Creed. Whoever voters elect next year will serve a […]
UCLA zooms towards carbon neutrality with new electric buses
UCLA officials unveiled two new electric BruinBuses at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Dickson Court on Tuesday. UCLA’s fleet now consists of 14 compressed natural gas buses and two new electric buses, which replaced UCLA’s last diesel-run buses, said Renee Fortier, executive director of UCLA Events and Transportation. [Related: UCLA celebrates 30 years of sustainable […]
Culver CityBus route altered to mitigate overcrowding, long commutes
Students can now catch the Culver CityBus at Gateway Plaza near Ackerman Union. The new Culver CityBus Rapid 6 bus stop was moved Monday from its location near the Semel Institute to the plaza, formerly known as Ackerman Turnaround. Buses will also arrive more frequently in the middle of the day because students living in […]
Westwood Village Improvement Association invites community to contribute
UCLA students, staff and Westwood community members will soon be able to offer input about Westwood Village’s specific plan. The Westwood Village Improvement Association recently set up a questionnaire on social media, including Facebook and Twitter, asking community members to join an advisory committee. The group would make changes to Westwood Village’s existing specific plan. […]