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)
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)
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)
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...
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...
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)
Several experts said they think hosting the Olympics could bring long-term rewards to Westwood and Los Angeles, if city officials use the opportunity to spur development. Read more...
Photo: Local experts and business believe if Los Angeles hosts the 2024 Olympics it will bring growth to Westwood. (Courtesy of Gordon Henderson)
