This post was updated June 25 at 3:47 p.m. Comments by public officials Gibson Nyambura, a representative of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, said the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners will decide at a meeting in August whether jurisdiction of the business district in Westwood Village will fall under the Westwood Neighborhood Council or the new North Westwood Neighborhood Council, or be shared between the two councils. Read more...
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June 21, 1:47 pm
Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – June 13
News, Westwood
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June 19, 3:29 pm
Restaurant’s roots inspire diverse American-style menu in a versatile space
A new eclectic American-style restaurant opened in one of Westwood’s oldest buildings, with a few modern updates. Fellow opened on Glendon Avenue on June 11 after offering only delivery and catering services since February. Read more...
Photo: Fellow, a new eclectic American-style restaurant, opened on Glendon Avenue on June 11. (Courtesy of Wonho Frank Lee)
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June 10, 1:11 am
Community members hope new Westwood council will improve businesses, nightlife
Nightlife in Westwood Village may improve due to the passage of a vote to create a new neighborhood council in Westwood. The vote, which passed May 22, subdivided the old Westwood Neighborhood Council boundary into two smaller districts. Read more...
Photo: Michael Skiles, an organizer with Westwood Forward, said he thinks the division of Westwood Village into two council districts will open the door to new businesses and an improved nightlife scene. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin)
Crime, News, Westwood
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May 29, 3:59 pm
Medina found guilty of first-degree murder in trial by jury
This post was updated May 29 at 6:39 p.m. A jury found Alberto Medina guilty in the first degree of the 2015 murder of a UCLA student. Read more...
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May 29, 1:27 am
Westwood bistro to close after 18 years, new restaurant to take its place
Two French-Canadian restaurants in Westwood will close Wednesday. Luc Alarie, founder and head chef of Soleil Westwood, announced in a Facebook post May 8 that he will be closing Soleil and its adjacent poutine bar, P’tit Soleil. Read more...
Photo: Luc Alarie, founder and head chef of Soleil Westwood, said he will be closing Soleil and its adjacent poutine bar, P’tit Soleil. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
Crime, News, Westwood
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May 24, 11:00 pm
Medina’s defense attorney refutes first-degree murder charge
A defense attorney representing Alberto Medina, who allegedly murdered Andrea “Andy” DelVesco in 2015, said he had killed her. Debra Werbel, the attorney representing Medina, a former Fresno State University student accused of murdering DelVesco, a UCLA student, said while the defense concedes Medina did kill DelVesco, the murder was not premeditated and the charge of murder in the first degree is too severe. Read more...
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May 24, 12:33 am
Defense’s witness provides testimony of nights leading up to DelVesco’s death
A man accused of murdering a UCLA student in 2015 waived his right to testify during trial proceedings Wednesday. The prosecution rested its case against Alberto Medina, a former Fresno State University student, and gave the defense an opportunity to present witness testimony. Read more...