The Westwood Village Improvement Association is finding new ways to engage students and community members. Events held in Westwood throughout the academic year – such as the annual Westwood Village Block Party and monthly Bruin Flea – seek to encourage students to interact with Westwood businesses and other small vendors, said Megan Furey, the director of programs and partnerships for WVIA. Read more...
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June 8, 7:30 pm
Le Conte Avenue food trucks provide diverse cuisines for Westwood diners
Natalie Moore, the owner of Philly Jawnz – a food truck specializing in Philadelphia cheesesteaks and hoagies, said she needed to find a location to situate her food truck after moving from Philadelphia. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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June 8, 7:19 pm
Upcoming Metro projects set to improve UCLA commute times, curb Westwood traffic
Two upcoming Westwood public transit projects have the potential to reduce traffic at UCLA. The D Line Subway Extension Project will extend the subway line nine miles along Wilshire Boulevard and will include a Westwood/UCLA station, which is set to open in 2027. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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June 2, 10:16 pm
LA Metro discusses costs of Sepulveda Transit Corridor alternatives at May meeting
Los Angeles Metro officials discussed preliminary costs and scheduling for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project at a May community meeting Thursday. The meeting, held at the Westwood United Methodist Church, included information stations about the different stages of the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project – a plan to expand accessible public transit from the San Fernando Valley to West LA through the Sepulveda Pass – as well as a presentation and Q&A session with LA Metro. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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June 2, 10:15 pm
North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – May 25
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council heard updates on Los Angeles budget cuts and the revised design proposal for the Westwood location of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers on May 7. Read more...
Campus, News, Westwood
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May 30, 8:33 pm
NWWNC Q&A: Student member Arjun Pathiyal discusses important issues, goals for Westwood
This post was updated June 2 at 12:03 a.m. Arjun Pathiyal won a position on the North Westwood Neighborhood Council as an undergraduate student board member in April. Read more...
Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News, Westwood
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May 29, 12:50 am
North Westwood Neighborhood Council requests budget increase
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council requested a budget increase from the city of Los Angeles during its March meeting to enhance its ability to allocate money to the Westwood community. Read more...