Crime
March 12, 2021 11:52 a.m.
A report released Thursday evaluating the LAPD’s handling of protests in 2020 found that the use of Jackie Robinson Stadium as a field jail was inappropriate. UCLA leases the stadium for its baseball team and allowed the LAPD to use the lot before it was turned into a field jail. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin staff)
The LAPD was unprepared to handle mass arrests, and its use of the UCLA-leased Jackie Robinson Stadium as a detention center during protests against racial inequality was inappropriate, a report released Thursday found.
By Bernard Mendez
Los Angeles
Dec. 9, 2020 5:30 p.m.A local neighborhood council voted in favor of a new stop sign in Westwood at a monthly meeting Dec. 2.
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council’s Transportation and Safety Committee unanimously voted in favor of implementing a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Kelton Avenue and Ophir Drive at its Dec.
By Claudia Marza
A Closer Look
Nov. 19, 2020 7:49 p.m.Scott Epstein announces LA City Council run, becoming 5th District 5 candidate
This post was updated Nov. 20 at 3:25 p.m.
The chair of a local neighborhood council recently announced plans to run for Los Angeles City Council for the 5th District in the 2022 election cycle.
By Danna Castro Galindo
California
Nov. 19, 2020 6:29 p.m.Community speaks out against bans that would affect people experiencing homelessness
Community organizations in Los Angeles have voiced opposition against a proposed Los Angeles City Council ordinance that would make it unlawful for people experiencing homelessness to sit or sleep near city property.
By Elizabeth Sherwood
Los Angeles
July 3, 2020 4:36 p.m.Neighborhood councils across LA endorse cuts to LAPD’s budget, including NWWNC
The Los Angeles City Council made budget cuts to the Los Angeles Police Department following calls for action from neighborhood councils across the city of Los Angeles.
By Elizabeth Sherwood and Sara Rashidi
Los Angeles
March 27, 2020 7:47 p.m.Temporary shelters open across LA to house homeless in novel coronavirus pandemic
The Westwood Recreation Center has been temporarily sheltering locals experiencing homelessness since March 20 amid “safer at home” orders, raising concerns about health safety.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti directed the city’s homeless population of approximately 59,000 to move indoors in response to the exponential spread of the new coronavirus in LA County.
By Hyeyoon (Alyssa) Choi
Los Angeles
March 20, 2020 2:27 p.m.LA City Council, NWWNC take measures to protect homeless amid COVID-19 pandemic
Westwood stakeholders are mobilizing to counteract the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic on locals experiencing homelessness.
North Westwood Neighborhood Council President Michael Skiles authorized a $1,000 emergency fund March 12 using the Neighborhood Council Emergency Authority.
By Hyeyoon (Alyssa) Choi
A Closer Look
March 6, 2020 1:03 a.m.NWWNC advocates for changes to Westwood specific plan to stimulate business
Some Westwood Village zoning regulations may be reduced or eliminated if the city follows recommendations from a local neighborhood council.
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council, a body representing UCLA and the Village to the Los Angeles City Council, recommended changes to food and parking regulations in the Village’s 1989 zoning and regulatory framework known as the Westwood Village Specific Plan.
By Martín Bilbao
Los Angeles
Jan. 8, 2020 12:56 a.m.LA City Councilmember Paul Koretz announces plans to run for city controller
The Los Angeles City council member representing Westwood’s district announced he is running for the position of Los Angeles city controller in 2022.
The city controller audits the finances of the city on behalf of the taxpayers who elect them.
By Martín Bilbao
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