Monday, April 29

NWWNC votes to support Long Range Transportation Plan, expand access to mass transit

A local city council endorsed a 30-year plan that aims to improve transportation flow in Los Angeles. LA Metro’s Long Range Transportation Plan, which will be completed by 2050, includes plans for new rail lines, bus lanes, pedestrian crossings and a Metro stop in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: The North Westwood Neighborhood Council voted unanimously to endorse Los Angeles Metro’s Long Range Transportation Plan at a July 1 meeting. The plan lays out new rail lines, bus lanes, pedestrian crossings and a Metro stop in Westwood. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Newsom restricts indoor activities statewide, tightens restrictions for 30 counties

A new statewide order will restrict indoor activities statewide in response to an increase of coronavirus-related hospitalizations.  Certain business sectors must close all indoor activities effective immediately, announced Gov. Read more...

Photo: Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new restrictions on indoor activities for certain business sectors in a press conference Monday. Newsom said the restrictions came in response to an increase in coronavirus-related hospitalizations. (Emily Ng/Daily Bruin)


Neighborhood councils across LA endorse cuts to LAPD’s budget, including NWWNC

The Los Angeles City Council made budget cuts to the Los Angeles Police Department following calls for action from neighborhood councils across the city of Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles City Council will cut the LAPD’s budget by $150 million after calls to action from local councils across Los Angeles. (Daily Bruin file photo) Photo credit: Firyal Bawab


Annual report finds 13% increase in people experiencing homelessness in LA County

Los Angeles County experienced a nearly 13% increase in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness since last year, according to a June 12 report. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, an independent authority created by the city and county of Los Angeles, found that 66,436 people are experiencing homelessness in the county, a 12.7% rise from last year’s report. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles County homeless population has increased by around 13% in the past year, according to a report released June 12. (Daily Bruin file photo).



Gov. Newsom orders immediate closure of bars in 7 California counties

California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered bars in seven counties, including Los Angeles County, to close immediately, according to a California Department of Public Health press release Sunday. Read more...

Photo: California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the immediate closure of bars in seven counties, including Los Angeles County, in a statement released Sunday. (Daily Bruin file photo)




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