This post was updated Nov. 15 at 12:25 a.m. Katy Yaroslavsky, the District 5 Los Angeles City Council member, sat down with the Daily Bruin to discuss her achievements in the first year of her four-year term, as well as share insight on what Westwood can expect in the future. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Katy Yaroslavsky. The District 5 Los Angeles City Council member sat down the Daily Bruin to discuss changes coming to Westwood. (Courtesy of Councilwoman Yaroslavsky’s office)
Bruins gathered on Wilson Plaza on Thursday for music, soft serve ice cream and lawn games during the November edition of First Thursdays. The event series, which is hosted by UCLA, launched in March 2022 with the goal of bringing the community together. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is First Thursdays in Wilson Plaza. This month’s theme was “Bruin Beats,” and the event was designed to give students a space to relax after midterms. (Courtesy of David Esquivel/UCLA)
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council, the official neighborhood council representing UCLA and Westwood Village to the Los Angeles City Council, met Nov. 1. NWWNC meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Wednesday of every month at UCLA’s Weyburn Terrace. Read more...
The Los Angeles city council unanimously approved a project Oct. 20 to build an interim housing facility for people experiencing homelessness in Westwood. The project will be located at the site of a city-owned parking lot on the corner of Pico Boulevard and Midvale Avenue. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Midvale Avenue in Westwood. The Los Angeles City Council approved the creation of an interim housing facility on the corner of Pico Boulevard and Midvale Avenue for people experiencing homelessness. (Catherine Hamilton/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Sources: UCPD. Graphic reporting by Sharla Steinman, City and Crime Editor. Interactive by Junwon Choi, Data editor. UCPD recorded 767 unique entries in its Oct. 1 to 31 daily crime log. Read more...
This post was updated Nov. 2 at 9:39 a.m. Over 40 vendors set up for the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market on Broxton Avenue on Thursday. The farmers market occurs every Thursday and is most popular for its fresh produce from local vendors – such as baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables – artisanal items, art and live music. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the Westwood Village Farmer’s Market. The market occurs on Broxton Ave. every Thursday and features numerous small businesses. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)
Bruin Flea, a flea market co-hosted by students and local community members, made its Westwood debut on Broxton Avenue on Friday. The monthly market, which began holding events in 2022, featured food trucks, music and booths from various businesses and local vendors. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are vendors at Bruin Flea. The flea market made its Westwood debut on Broxton Avenue Friday. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)
