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.

This post was updated March 1 at 12:22 a.m.
Climbing gym Sender One opened to the public Wednesday, making it the first of its kind in the area.

This post was updated Jan. 21 at 10:25 p.m.
After just over one year in office, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has centered her administration on mitigating the impacts of homelessness and climate issues.

The Los Angeles city council unanimously approved a project Oct. 20 to build an interim housing facility for people experiencing homelessness in Westwood.
The project will be located at the site of a city-owned parking lot on the corner of Pico Boulevard and Midvale Avenue.

This post was updated Oct. 19 at 11:04 p.m.
A new bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 13 authorizes the installation of speed safety camera systems in Los Angeles.

This post was updated Sept. 27 at 10:31 p.m.
WeRoll Nori, a new onigiri and hand roll restaurant on Le Conte Avenue, is bringing a new dining experience to Westwood.

This post was updated July at 9:27 p.m.
Newmark Capital Markets published an updated sale listing for the Fox Village Theatre in Westwood on June 20.

Students expressed concern over recent fluctuating spikes in the number of tickets handed out for improper electric scooter usage on campus.
UCLA signed a contract in 2019 with Bird Rides Inc., a company that allows riders to rent electric scooters through a mobile app.

The Westwood Village Improvement Association received permits from the city of Los Angeles to implement the Broxton Plaza Project, a plan to transform part of Broxton Avenue into a pedestrian-only walkway by summer.

The Los Angeles City Planning Department is considering easing restrictions for outdoor dining on private property for local restaurants.
The city planning department and former Mayor Eric Garcetti created the Al Fresco ordinance in 2020 to allow for outdoor dining options during the COVID-19 pandemic.