Francesca’s, a contemporary women’s clothing and accessories boutique, will open Saturday in Westwood Village, adding another retail store to the area. The store, opening south of Weyburn Avenue on Westwood Boulevard, will offer hand-selected clothing and accessories, said Michelle Giacalone, the chain’s district manager. Because the store is a boutique, it will sell a limited […]
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LAPD determines suspicious package did not contain bomb
Police determined Wednesday that a suspicious package on Kelton Avenue did not contain a bomb. The Los Angeles Police Department received a call around noon reporting a suspicious cardboard box, said Arren Jefferson, LAPD spokesperson. After three hours of investigation, the LAPD’s bomb squad determined the package did not pose a threat. A portion of […]
Bomb threat reported on Kelton Avenue
A bomb threat was reported on Kelton Avenue Wednesday afternoon, prompting residents to leave their buildings. The Los Angeles Police Department received a call around noon reporting a suspicious package, said the department’s spokesperson. The spokesperson added that a stretch of Kelton Avenue, starting from its intersection at Gayley Avenue, will be closed until the […]
The Little Branch vintage store brings antique artifacts to Westwood
On the shelves in a Westwood vintage shop, a cowboy boot-shaped pillow is propped up next to a light brown, miniature piano set on spindly legs. After years of being out of use, vintage items can be given a second home in Westwood. The Little Branch, a new vintage store that opened on Gayley Avenue […]
UCLA students stage campus march for climate change action
About 25 students who support the climate change awareness movement marched from the Bruin Bear to the bottom of Janss Steps on Friday, demanding action to minimize the effects of global warming. UCLA joined more than 50 universities including USC and The Claremont Colleges undergraduate schools in Know Tomorrow, a national student-led campaign dedicated to […]
Graphic: Westwood Village street closure
UCLA comes to settlement over sale of Hannah Carter Japanese Garden
This post was updated on Oct. 1 at 6:06 p.m. UCLA reached an agreement over the disputed sale of the Hannah Carter Japanese Garden in Bel Air, officials announced Wednesday. Under the agreement, UCLA would be able to sell the property, but must ensure that the new owner preserves the garden for at least 30 […]