Raising Cane’s opened in Westwood on Monday after a three-year wait. The Louisiana-based fried chicken restaurant held its grand opening on the corner of Broxton Avenue and Weyburn Avenue at 8 a.m., featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, giveaways, a live DJ, face painting and a caricature artist. Read more...
Westwood
A Closer Look, News, Westwood
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July 8, 5:53 pm
Driply transforms UCLA’s Chabad House lobby into an unexpected Westwood cafe
This post was updated July 12 at 7:53 p.m. Tucked into the lobby of the Chabad House at UCLA, a Jewish student center in Westwood, is a small shop serving lattes and pour-over coffee. Read more...
Campus, Crime, News, Westwood
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July 6, 12:29 am
Crimewatch: June 2026
Sources: UCPD. Graphic reporting by Julian Duaybis, Metro editor. Interactive by Bianca Peralta, Data editor. UCPD recorded 554 unique entries in its June 1-30 daily crime log. Read more...
California, News, Westwood
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July 4, 6:28 pm
SB 79 takes effect, paving the way for more high-density housing in Westwood
This post was updated July 7 at 5:06 p.m. A California law that took effect Wednesday could bring more high-density housing to Westwood by loosening development restrictions around major transit stops. Read more...
News, Westwood
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July 4, 12:04 pm
North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – June 3
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council elected a new board member and recommended stricter e-bike use policies at its June 3 meeting. The council, which represents UCLA and Westwood Village, meets on the first Wednesday of every month at UCLA’s Weyburn Terrace. Read more...
National, News, Westwood
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June 24, 12:05 am
Rotary Club luncheon highlights Iranian history, ongoing conflict
An activist and Westwood restaurant owner raised awareness about historical and current conflicts in Iran at a Thursday luncheon. The most recent United States-Iran conflict began Feb. Read more...
News, Westwood
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June 13, 8:04 pm
Dancer University teaches local salsa, bachata classes students don’t want to drop
After teaching Latin dances for 16 years, UCLA alumnus Nicole Gil is looking to build community in Westwood through new classes. Dancer University, a Los Angeles-based Latin dance organization, hosted a salsa and bachata class in Westwood on May 23. Read more...