Yearlong roadwork on Sunset Boulevard near UCLA might cause travel delays to Westwood, according to a university announcement June 24. Construction will occur on Sunset Boulevard between the 405 Freeway and Bellagio Road, and between South Beverly Glen Boulevard and Carolwood Drive. Read more...
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July 1, 10:40 am
NWWNC councilmembers reflect on council’s achievements in its first term
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council accomplished many of its goals, but members faced challenges from a lack of experience and a shorter-than-usual term. The members of the NWWNC collectively sought to address topics ranging from housing development to promoting businesses and entertainment in Westwood Village, said NWWNC President Michael Skiles. Read more...
Photo: The NWWNC achieved many of the goals it set in its first term despite challenges posed by a lack of experience among members and a short term. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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June 24, 2:03 am
FlyAway to fly away from Westwood after the LAX shuttle suffers low ridership
A bus line between Westwood and Los Angeles International Airport will shut down Sunday due to low ridership over the past several years. The FlyAway shuttle transported passengers from the intersection of Gayley Avenue and Strathmore Drive to and from various terminals at LAX for $10 each way. Read more...
Photo: The FlyAway shuttle that transported passengers between Westwood and Los Angeles International Airport will cease operation Sunday due to years of low ridership. (Daily Bruin file photo)
News, Science & Health, Westwood
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June 22, 5:47 pm
LA officials investigate possible measles exposure at Geffen Playhouse
A Westwood playhouse was identified as a possible site for measles exposure in June following two confirmed cases of measles in Los Angeles, according to a press release from the LA County Department of Public Health on Saturday. Read more...
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June 9, 10:22 pm
NWWNC seeks to increase student engagement following low turnout in May election
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council saw a low voter turnout in its first official election. Voters elected the NWWNC’s first full-term council May 16. Voter turnout peaked at 270 votes for the highest-voted candidate, which is a decline from the council’s October 25 election to determine interim board members. Read more...
Photo: (Claire Sun/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, News, Westwood
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June 9, 2:09 am
Game of Zoning: How Steve Sann’s appeals have obstructed businesses in Westwood
This post was updated June 10 at 1:30 p.m. Businesses in Westwood have experienced difficulty operating due to appeals and protests – and 61% of the appeals in the last 20 years have been lodged by three community members: Steve Sann, Sandy Brown and Wolfgang Veith. Read more...
Photo: Almost two-thirds of appeals made against businesses in Westwood over the last two decades have come from three individuals. Steve Sann has filed 23 of Westwood’s appeals since 1998. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)
A Closer Look, News, Westwood
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June 9, 1:45 am
Michael Skiles to graduate from UCLA, has no plans to retire from Westwood
Michael Skiles was at a meet-the-candidates event in 2017 while running unopposed for Graduate Students Association president when he heard a new brewery wanted to open in Westwood. Read more...
Photo: Michael Skiles, three time Graduate Students Association president and a founder of the North Westwood Neighborhood Council, will graduate this coming week, but his time in Westwood is not over. (Daanish Bhatti/Daily Bruin)