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The Westwood Neighborhood Council originally recommended not allowing SpireWorks an alcohol permit, but then voted to allow it to sell beer and wine. (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin staff)

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Westwood business owners struggle to obtain liquor licenses

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If local workers want to get cocktails at happy hour after work, they have limited options in Westwood Village. The Westwood Neighborhood Council, which advises the city on alcohol permit applications, imposes conditions on businesses’ alcohol sales because state guidelines restrict the number of businesses that can sell alcohol in the district.

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Westwood business owners struggle to obtain liquor licenses

By Sierra deSousa

Jan. 22, 2017 9:14 p.m.