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...
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Crime, News, Westwood
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June 11, 10:51 am
Armed suspect robbed victims at fraternity house, UCPD reports
UCPD is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Gayley Avenue on Thursday at 2:15 a.m. A man with a firearm entered a fraternity house and took three people’s jewelry, according to a Clery Timely Warning alert. Read more...
Campus, Crime, News, Westwood
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June 8, 2:08 pm
Crimewatch: May 2026
Sources: UCPD. Graphic reporting by Julian Duaybis, assistant News editor. Interactive by Bianca Peralta, Data editor. UCPD recorded 606 unique entries in its May 1-31 daily crime log. Read more...
Campus, News, Transportation, Westwood
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June 7, 12:54 pm
Students, faculty frustrated with high parking costs, limited permit access
Second-year English student Scout Knight is one of many students who bring their car to campus during the school year. However, Knight said she has not been able to secure a parking permit for the past two years and pays parking fees out of pocket multiple days a week. Read more...
News, Westwood
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June 6, 11:29 pm
Broxton Plaza marks full year of pedestrian infrastructure for students, community
UCLA’s 2025-26 academic year marked Broxton Plaza’s first full year in operation, drawing positive reactions from students and business owners. Broxton Plaza – a car-free area in Westwood Village, located at the intersection of Broxton Avenue and Weyburn Avenue – opened to pedestrians in February 2025. Read more...
Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News, Transportation, Westwood
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June 2, 1:11 pm
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman meets with students in Westwood
Students gathered at Diddy Riese on May 26 for a meet and greet with Los Angeles mayoral candidate and City Councilmember Nithya Raman. Bruin Democrats, who endorsed Raman earlier in May, hosted the event. Read more...
News, Science & Health, Westwood
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May 29, 2:58 pm
Ocean preservationists dive in to the effects of DDT dumping at Hammer Museum event
Researchers across academic disciplines should work together to address the negative impacts of human interactions with and educate people about marine ecosystems, ocean preservation activists said at a May 21 event. Read more...