Three, instead of four, UCLA venues will host the Olympic Games events in 2024 if Los Angeles secures the bid, according to an updated plan released Tuesday. Read more...
Westwood
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February 17, 12:20 am
Q&A: Westwood association chair discusses past successes, future goals
Jessica Dabney, chair of the Westwood Village Improvement Association’s board of directors, has worked to better the Village since the 1970s, most notably with her involvement in the creation of the association, also known as the BID, in 2011. Read more...
Photo: Jessica Dabney, the chair of the Westwood Village Improvement Association, discusses her impact on Westwood over the years. (Courtesy of Jessica Dabney)
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February 15, 11:24 pm
Brazilian restaurant owner pours passion for cuisine into Westwood
Nine-year-old Do Hun Kim walked into Paraná, Brazil, excited to begin what he thought was a vacation. At the time, he was unaware Brazil would be his home for the next 34 years. Read more...
Photo: Do Hun Kim, who grew up in Korea, founded Mesa Brazilian Eatery after living in Brazil for 34 years. (Marley Reid Maron/Daily Bruin)
News, Student Government, Westwood
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February 12, 1:26 am
City officials fund project to improve lighting in North Village
City officials have funded a project that aims to improve lighting in North Village by the end of the year, Westwood council members announced at a meeting Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: City officials are planning to improve lighting in the North Village by the end of the year. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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February 11, 12:27 pm
Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Feb. 10
The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Westwood Village and the surrounding areas. Discussion with LA City Council Member Paul Koretz Koretz attended the neighborhood council meeting to answer any questions from council members or the public. Read more...
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February 11, 2:45 am
LA city approves $1.85B plan to address homelessness
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a $1.85 billion plan Tuesday that aims to ensure long-term housing for homeless individuals, among other improvements. A city council committee released the Comprehensive Homeless Strategy in November, which listed several recommendations that aimed to combat homelessness throughout Los Angeles. Read more...
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February 10, 7:08 pm
President Barack Obama’s visit to cause road closures in Westwood
Several roads around Westwood will be closed Thursday night and Friday morning while President Barack Obama visits West Los Angeles, police said. He will stay in the W Hotel – West Beverly Hills on Hilgard Avenue, one block southeast of UCLA, for one night. Read more...
Photo: (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)