Tuesday, December 23

How the new $650M USC Village stacks up against Westwood Village

Westwood Village has been a historical part of UCLA since its opening in 1929, a community USC’s upcoming university village will attempt to establish in only three years, Westwood officials said. Read more...

Photo: USC is constructing a $650-million University Village that will include five-story residence halls, restaurants, shops and a large recreational plaza. The university announced the plan last year and estimated it will be completed by 2017. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Morgan and Company Jewellers rings in 50 years of tradition, class

Morgan and Company, a Westwood business framed with lush green vines and tucked into a 1929 brick and mortar building, has served customers for almost half a century. Read more...

Photo: Morgan and Company Jewellers, located in Westwood, has reached its 50th year of service. Marcus Rosner, the owner of the store, has managed the business since 1975. (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)


Westwood BID spends $50,000 on improving commercial viablity

Westwood officials spent about $50,000 last year to commission a report that suggested improvements for Westwood Village. A year later, city officials have addressed about half of the recommendations. Read more...

Photo: A year ago, the York Consulting Group presented its report that included recommendations to improve Westwood Village. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Westwood BID recap – Nov. 19

The Westwood Village Improvement Association, also known as the BID, is a nonprofit organization tasked with improving the state of Westwood Village. The BID was created by property and business owners in August 2011 to provide Westwood Village with functions the City of Los Angeles could not provide. Read more...




Sandy, Jerry Brown reflect on 44 years of service to Westwood

After more than 50 years of marriage and 44 years as active members of the Westwood community, Sandy and Jerry Brown admit their jobs can be frustrating, but the chance to make a difference makes it worth the struggle. Read more...

Photo: Sandy and Jerry Brown, who have been married for 52 years, have been influencing Westwood’s history since they moved here in 1963. (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)



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