For the first time since 1974, no incumbent is running to represent UCLA and Westwood in the U.S. House of Representatives. Henry Waxman, a Democratic legislator who represented Westwood in the 33rd Congressional District for 40 years, announced in January that he will retire after the end of his term this year. Read more...
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September 20, 1:15 pm
New express bus line to connect Westwood, the Valley in December
UCLA students and staff will have a new option for commuting to the San Fernando Valley starting in December when a Metro bus line begins service through the Sepulveda Pass. Read more...
Photo: People wait in line to board a Metro Rapid bus on Wilshire Boulevard. A new express bus service will launch in December, connecting Westwood and the Valley. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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September 19, 12:53 am
LA County’s 3rd District candidates discuss their vision at forum
At a forum on Tuesday at UCLA, the two candidates running to represent L.A. County’s 3rd District stressed the importance of having experience while in office, but clashed on the types of experience they considered most valuable. Read more...
Crime, News, Westwood
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September 17, 6:47 pm
Man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting woman he hired as escort
Los Angeles police say a 25-year-old man sexually assaulted a woman he hired as an escort in Westwood about two weeks ago. Police said Virenkumar Patel met the unidentified woman on Levering Avenue early on Aug. Read more...
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September 16, 10:19 pm
Westwood councils seek investigation of local storefront signs
Two Westwood associations have asked city officials to investigate local storefront signs after a Westwood councilmember claimed they promote activities that violate U.S. sanctions against Iran, though it is unclear whether those claims are valid. Read more...
Photo: A sign in a Westwood storefront offers delivery and courier services to Iran. (Courtesy of Roozbeh Farahanipour)
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August 24, 9:42 pm
Pro-Israel protesters rally outside Wilshire Federal Building
Several hundred demonstrators gathered outside the Wilshire Federal Building Sunday, holding signs and flags to show their support for Israel in light of its current conflict with Hamas. Read more...
Photo: Demonstrators gathered along Wilshire Boulevard Sunday to show their support for Israel and condemn the actions of Hamas. (Sam Hoff/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Crime, News, Westwood
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August 14, 9:05 pm
Anti-Semitic flier placed under door of Jewish-owned business
An anti-Semitic flier with swastikas was found under the door of a business run by Jewish individuals in Westwood on Tuesday. Boruch Cunin, a rabbi at the Chabad House at UCLA, said the business owner and an employee later came to him to discuss the flier. Read more...