A referendum to increase housing costs for more programming in north university apartments failed Feb. 27. The referendum, which was created by UCLA Residential Life, would have increased student fees for University Apartments North residents by $38.76 per year. UCLA spokesperson Katherine Alvarado said the referendum was open to all University Apartments North residents, but […]
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Proposed Westwood senior living center receives mixed reactions from community
A Westwood church partnered with a senior housing developer to build a senior living center on Wilshire Boulevard, a proposed project that has been met with mixed reactions regarding its height. The proposed senior living center will be on Wilshire Boulevard in the current lot adjacent to the Westwood Presbyterian Church. The project is planned […]
New restaurant Audrey opens inside Hammer Museum, offers full bar
A new restaurant and bar opened inside the Hammer Museum on Tuesday. Audrey at the Hammer opened its doors as part of a 4-year project to expand the museum. The restaurant features a full bar and a menu emphasizing European flavors. Soa Davies Forrest, restaurateur and Audrey’s co-founder, said in an email statement the restaurant […]
Tocaya Organica puts down roots in Westwood, offers healthy Mexican dishes
A new Mexican restaurant is now open in Westwood. Tocaya Organica opened on the corner of Lindbrook Drive and Gayley Avenue on Friday. It is located in the storefront next to Le Pain Quotidien, a bakery-restaurant in Westwood. Tocaya Organica serves modern organic Mexican cuisine and offers a range of food options including salads, tacos, […]
Power outages occur in apartments throughout Westwood
Apartments across Westwood lost power Friday evening. Apartments south of Ophir Drive and north of Wilshire Boulevard, and those between Veteran Avenue and Levering Avenue lost power around 7 p.m., a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power spokesperson said. Power is expected to return by 11 p.m. Two thousand LADWP customers were affected by […]
UCPD hosts Coffee with a Cop to facilitate dialogue with the Westwood community
University police and Westwood community members said they wanted to create a more open dialogue with each other at an event Thursday. Coffee with a Cop, hosted by university police and Starbucks, provided the Westwood community with a chance to talk to police officers outside of law enforcement situations over coffee and donuts. Participants expressed […]
Students voice concerns over poor, inaccessible condition of Westwood sidewalks
Students said they think sidewalks in Westwood are not being repaired enough. Sidewalks in Westwood are reconstructed as soon as funds are available, said Andrew Thomas, executive director of the Westwood Village Improvement Association. However, many students said they think the repairs that have been made are still insufficient. Thomas said sidewalks in Westwood are […]