An environmental advocacy group is trying to end oil drilling near neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Stand Together Against Neighborhood Drilling Los Angeles, an environmental group advocating against oil drilling in Los Angeles, was endorsed by the North Westwood Neighborhood Council at their January meeting. Read more...
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January 16, 12:50 am
City groups to open parklet on Glendon, repurpose parking spaces as public space
Visitors in Westwood Village will soon have new places to sit outdoors in a small park that will replace several parking spots. The Glendon Avenue Parklet project received support from the North Westwood Neighborhood Council on Jan. Read more...
Photo: The parklet was inspired by the 2018 PARK(ing) Day, a worldwide annual event, in which the association set up a pop-up park in front of Ministry of Coffee similar to the proposed parklet.(Courtesy of Megan Furey)
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January 10, 11:31 pm
Private counseling center in Westwood to supplement CAPS in long-term care
A new counseling and wellness center opened in Westwood to meet demand for student outpatient mental health services. Acacia Counseling and Wellness moved into Westwood Village in late November, the company’s fifth location. Read more...
Photo: Tenika Jackson, clinical director of the Westwood location, said Acacia Counseling aims to give students access to more long-term treatment. CAPS refers students seeking long-term treatment to private providers in Westwood, such as Acacia. (David Gray/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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January 10, 5:05 pm
North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Jan. 9
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council is the official neighborhood council representing Westwood Village and UCLA for the Los Angeles City Council. Council meetings are open to the public and meet monthly. Read more...
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January 10, 1:16 am
City Council to consider opening bridge housing in Chabad of Westwood to combat homelessness
This post was updated Jan. 11 at 3:41 p.m. The Los Angeles City Council is considering opening a housing project in Westwood to provide housing for homeless people. Read more...
Photo: Jeff Ebenstein, director of Policy and Legislation for City Councilmember Paul Koretz, said the five-story building is in the early stages of development intended to maximize space for the bridge housing facility. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)
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January 8, 11:26 pm
Bus service between Westwood and LAX reduces hours due to low ridership
This post was updated March 17 at 11:48 a.m. A bus service to Los Angeles Interational Airport is reducing its operating hours in Westwood due to low ridership in the area. Read more...
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January 8, 2:01 am
Hammer Museum’s $180 million expansion to improve accessibility, add exhibits
This post was updated Jan. 8 at 6:13 p.m. The Hammer Museum will undergo renovations and expansion on Wilshire Boulevard through 2020 to include new galleries and office space. Read more...
Photo: Scott Tennent, chief communications director for the Hammer Museum, said the new space where City National Bank is currently located will be used to house a full gallery and a new entrance to the museum. (Courtesy of Michael Maltzan Architecture)