Tuesday, May 13

Power outage affects over 5,000 residents in parts of Westwood, Brentwood

Over 5,000 Westwood and Brentwood residents lost power Wednesday. Approximately 5,700 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers in the Westwood and Brentwood areas were affected by a power outage Wednesday, said Michael Ventre, an LADWP spokesperson around 1:50 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Approximately 5,700 Westwood and Brentwood residents lost power Wednesday, according to a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power spokesperson. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Protesters in Westwood march in support of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement

More than two dozen activists marched in Westwood Village on Saturday in solidarity with pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The march in Westwood, organized by Free China Movement, a pro-democracy activist group founded two weeks ago, supported not only the Hong Kong protests, but also democracy in mainland China and the recognition of Taiwan. Read more...

Photo: Protesters march through Westwood in support of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong and China. The protesters aimed to raise awareness of the police crackdown on protesters in Hong Kong and criticize Beijing’s influence over the region. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Future of The Agora housing development unclear following adjacent property sale

The future of a proposed housing project on Hilgard Avenue is uncertain following the sale of an adjacent property by the project developers. The Agora, a 16-story housing development project proposed in November 2018, aimed to provide affordable housing in a student-centric environment. Read more...

Photo: The Agora is a proposed 16-story building project at 900 Hilgard Ave. Developers pitched the building as student-centric affordable housing, however local critics have called it a trojan horse for luxury housing in violation of zoning technicalities. (Daily Bruin file photo)


LAX sponsors free bus rides throughout LA during week of Thanksgiving

Students flying to Los Angeles International Airport can take a free bus back to UCLA during Thanksgiving week. The option to take free public transportation started Nov. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles International Airport is sponsoring free public bus rides for travelers arriving to LAX during the Thanksgiving week. Students returning to LA can avoid using ride-hailing services and taxis during peak traffic hours by taking a free bus ride to UCLA up until Dec. 2. (Daily Bruin file photo)




Westwood stakeholders call on Metro to compensate businesses for expansion impacts

Westwood stakeholders are pushing for the Los Angeles Metro to expand compensation funds for businesses impacted by a planned subway line expansion. The third section of the Purple Line Extension project will bring significant construction to Westwood’s segment of Wilshire Boulevard starting mid-2020. Read more...

Photo: A planned Metro subway expansion is making its way to Westwood along Wilshire Boulevard. Local stakeholders expressed concern that the construction for the Purple Line Extension will obstruct customers from driving into Westwood Village, and are calling for Metro to extend a business compensation fund to the Village. (Daily Bruin file photo)



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