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March 3, 2026 7:10 p.m.Water main break causes flooding at Saxon Suites, impacts 30 units
This post was updated March 4 at 12:16 p.m.
Flooding broke out in Saxon Suites on Tuesday afternoon, impacting 30 units.
A water main break at Saxon caused units on the ground floor of houses E, F and G to flood, UCLA Housing said in a Tuesday emailed statement.
By Nury Salazar-Ibanez
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Feb. 20, 2026 5:51 p.m.UCLA Housing discontinues 10-person apartments for 2026-27 academic year
This post was updated Feb. 22 at 10:22 p.m.
UCLA Housing is discontinuing 10-person university apartments for the 2026-27 academic year.
UCLA released its housing application Jan.
By Nury Salazar-Ibanez
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Dec. 3, 2025 2:10 p.m.Alpha Kappa Alpha’s UCLA chapter celebrates 100 years of Black excellence, service
This post was updated Dec. 16 at 8:32 p.m.
UCLA’s chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha is celebrating 100 years of community and belonging.
Alpha Kappa Alpha – a Black Greek-letter sorority – was founded at Howard University in 1908.
By Nury Salazar-Ibanez
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Oct. 30, 2025 12:12 a.m.Health Department temporarily shuts down Fat Sal’s in Westwood for vermin
This post was updated Oct. 30 at 11:17 p.m.
Fat Sal’s in Westwood temporarily closed Wednesday because of health code violations.
A notice posted on the storefront window said the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health had shut the location down, citing the presence of vermin.
By Maggie Konecky and Nury Salazar-Ibanez
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Oct. 16, 2025 10:05 p.m.UCLA releases community report assessing Greek life performance, involvement
This post was updated Nov. 9 at 12:12 p.m.
UCLA’s Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life released its community report Sept. 24, which disclosed academic, philanthropic and conduct-related information about UCLA’s Greek life chapters.
By Nury Salazar-Ibanez
Los Angeles
Oct. 9, 2025 8:25 p.m.Van Leeuwen Ice Cream opens new store in Westwood Village
This post was updated Oct. 9 at 11:08 p.m.
An ice cream chain opened its first Westwood location Sept. 22.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream sells ice cream, ice cream bars and ice cream sandwiches, including vegan options.
By Nury Salazar-Ibanez
Los Angeles
Aug. 1, 2025 8:41 p.m.Thrift store 2nd Street holds grand opening for 1st Westwood location
2nd Street, a Japanese thrift store chain focused on diverse and sustainable style, opened a location in Westwood last Friday.
The chain has over 700 locations in Japan and opened its first United States store on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles in January 2018.
By Nury Salazar-Ibanez
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June 8, 2025 7:30 p.m.Le Conte Avenue food trucks provide diverse cuisines for Westwood diners
Natalie Moore, the owner of Philly Jawnz – a food truck specializing in Philadelphia cheesesteaks and hoagies, said she needed to find a location to situate her food truck after moving from Philadelphia.
By Nury Salazar-Ibanez
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