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May 15, 2024 10:08 p.m.
Myriam Flores, a parent of a graduating Bruin, sells her handmade items and goods in Westwood. She said she particularly likes to sell graduation-themed statuettes (pictured at the bottom center) to graduating Bruins. (Eva Danesh/Daily Bruin)
Local small businesses set up shop on Broxton Avenue on Saturday evening to celebrate Mother’s Day with the Westwood community.
The Mama Palooza Broxton Nights Market brought mothers and their children from across the community together to indulge in specialty foods, browse artisan goods and enjoy live music.
By Jonah Danesh and Eva Danesh
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May 14, 2024 6:40 p.m.Westwood welcomed a new type of buzz Saturday: Pret A Manger, a United Kingdom-based coffee shop.
Pret A Manger, commonly referred to as Pret, is a sandwich and organic coffee chain that has a multitude of items on its menu, including varieties of coffee, grab-and-go sandwiches and baked goods – with vegan and vegetarian options.
By Sharla Steinman
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May 9, 2024 9:41 p.m.Latest location of The Poke Co. & Wings opens its doors to Westwood community
The Poke Co. & Wings launched its Westwood Village location, located on Glendon Avenue, in April.
This restaurant, which is family owned and operated, is the 10th location of the Poke Co.
By Francesca Vaneri
News
May 5, 2024 6:12 p.m.North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – May 1
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council heard updates about climate change initiatives and discussed proposed improvements to transportation during Wednesday’s meeting.
The NWWNC represents UCLA and Westwood to the Los Angeles City Council and meets every first Wednesday of the month in UCLA’s Weyburn Terrace.
By Amy Wong
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April 24, 2024 9:31 p.m.Last Bruin Flea of school year hosts variety of vendors, raises money for unhoused
Broxton Avenue came to life Friday as the Bruin Flea hosted its last event of the school year.
The monthly flea, held from 3 to 8:30 p.m on the third Friday of each month, featured vendors and activities including henna art, jewelry and clothes.
By Zoya Alam
Campus
April 23, 2024 9:48 p.m.UCPD hosts 2nd annual Pancakes with Police to connect with UCLA students, staff
Police officers served made-to-order pancakes, gave tours of the police station and allowed community members to foster connections with officers April 16 at UCPD’s second annual Pancakes with Police event.
By Dora Gao
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April 17, 2024 9:47 p.m.Earth Day-themed Broxton Nights showcases small businesses, sustainable vendors
This post was updated April 18 at 9:06 p.m.
With an Earth Day-themed celebration, April’s edition of Broxton Nights brought together small businesses, The Pop-Up Shoppes, new Bruins and locals to exchange clothing on Broxton Avenue.
By Wendy (Pui Wan) Chong
Campus
April 14, 2024 10:08 p.m.UCLA announces the creation of new Unhoused Task Force
UCLA announced the creation of a new Unhoused Task Force on March 20 to explore strategies to address homelessness on campus and in Westwood.
The task force includes administrators, faculty members, members of student governments and a representative of the UCPD, according to a press release.
By Gabby Jamall
Campus
April 9, 2024 8:22 p.m.‘LA Vibes’: First Thursdays brings mural art, skating and UCLA spirit to Broxton
This post was updated April 9 at 9:34 p.m.
The UCLA community celebrated Los Angeles culture Thursday at April’s First Thursdays block party.
Roller skating, skate performances, a live mural painting and food trucks were featured on Broxton Avenue for “LA Vibes,” drawing in more than 2,200 attendees, said Eddie North-Hager, interim executive director of UCLA Media.
By Eva Danesh and Jonah Danesh
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