Tag: Westwood
Two Arrested By UCPD For Robberies
WESTWOOD—Two suspects were arrested for a string of residential burglaries in Westwood by UCLA Police Department patrol officers on September 1, according to UCPD.
On...
UCLA To Begin Phase 3 COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
WESTWOOD—The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center in Westwood will soon recruit volunteers in Los Angeles County for phase 3...
UCLA Moves To Remote-Only Learning For The Fall
WESTWOOD — UCLA announced, August 21, that the university will move to “remote-only” instruction for the Fall semester. Housing will also be affected.
A limited...
“The Opportunity House” For Homeless College Students
WESTWOOD—An organization based in L.A. announced on August 10 that applications are open for "The Opportunity House," a project which can give college students...
Primo’s Donuts Opens After Stan’s Donuts
WESTWOOD—Primo's Donuts, owned by three generations of the same family, is going to take over the former Stan's Donuts location in Westwood Village in...
Businesses Experience Challenges Due To Restrictions
WESTWOOD—Westwood businesses have been facing financial difficulties after Governor Gavin Newsom announced a restriction to close business including indoor dining on July 13.
On July...
Four Officers And Three Civilians Injured During Protest
LOS ANGELES — On Saturday, July 25, there were violent interactions between the Los Angeles Police Department and protestors in Downtown L.A.
The protest...
UCLA Receives $2.9 Million Grant To Turn CO2 Into Concrete
WESTWOOD— A UCLA research team has received a two-year, $2 million grant from the United States Department of Energy. An additional $905,000 was given...
UCLA Students Struggling With Housing Options
WESTWOOD—With COVID-19 guidelines, high rent payments, and limited on-campus housing, UCLA students are facing living situation problems for the 2020-21 academic year.
Those seeking housing...
Neighborhood Council Votes To Rename Le Conte Avenue
WESTWOOD— At a North Westwood Neighborhood Council meeting on July 1, council members unanimously voted to support a resolution to rename Le Conte Avenue...
New York Chinese Chain Opens Second LA Location
WESTWOOD—The New York based Chinese cuisine chain Dun Huang reported opening a Westwood location on Thursday, July 2.
Dun Huang first opened in Flushing, Queens...
UCLA Football Players Demand Health Protections
WESTWOOD— UCLA football players are demanding greater health protections upon returning to the 2020 college football season. After the team virtually met on June...
UCLA Athletes Allowed To Return To Campus
WESTWOOD–With California moving to phase three of Governor Gavin Newsome’s four-stage reopening plan, UCLA Bruin Athletics announced on Wednesday, June 17 that it will...
UCLA Announces Plan For 2020-21 Academic Year
WESTWOOD─ On Monday, June 15, University of California, Los Angeles announced its plan for the 2020-21 academic year. UCLA, along with other California institutions,...
Victim Of Car Crash Later Sues For Injuries
WESTWOOD—Matthew Ryan, 30, one of the three individuals injured due to a car crash into Pinches Tacos on June 4, 2019 is now suing.
Ryan...
Johnny Juzang Is Eligible To Play For UCLA
WESTWOOD–The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) officially announced on Wednesday, May 27 that Johnny Juzang, the former Kentucky guard, is eligible to play for...
Cemetery Sells Exclusive Plot For High Price
WESTWOOD—The Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary located at 1218 Glendon Avenue in Westwood is the resting place for some of Hollywood’s...
Memorial Day Weekend, Facebook Live Virtual Music Festival
WESTWOOD—Sway-At-Home II is hosting its second virtual music festival live stream organized by the Musical Band, Dustbowl Reviva for Memorial Day Weekend.
The Dustbowl Revival...
Man Arrested For Beating Elderly Army Veteran
DETROIT—On Thursday, May 21, Jaydon Hayden was arrested for beating and video assaulting the elderly patient (army veteran) at the Westwood nursing center in...
Department Of Veterans Cancels Memorial Day Tradition
WESTWOOD—Los Angeles National Cemetery will not hold the tradition of placing flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 due to COVID-19.
The...