The North Westwood Neighborhood Council requested a budget increase from the city of Los Angeles during its March meeting to enhance its ability to allocate money to the Westwood community.

The Los Angeles community celebrated the opening of the city’s largest pedestrian plaza Feb. 22.
Beneath a towering blue-and-gold balloon arch, UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk led a ribbon cutting ceremony, while community leaders took turns addressing the lively crowd of local families, UCLA students and local business owners in Westwood Village.