Westwood

Campus

Jan. 12, 2026 9:41 p.m.

UCPD investigates reported rape on Landfair Avenue Sunday

Landfair Avenue is pictured. UCPD is investigating a reported rape that allegedly occured Sunday on Landfair Avenue. (Daily Bruin file photo)

UCPD is investigating a reported rape that allegedly occurred Sunday on Landfair Avenue.
The incident took place at a fraternity located on the 600 block of Landfair Avenue, said Jeffrey Chobanian, the captain of UCPD’s operations bureau, in an emailed statement.

By Alexis Muchnik

International

Jan. 11, 2026 8:11 p.m.

U-Haul drives into Westwood protest for regime change in Iran

This post was updated Jan. 12 at 4:08 p.m.
A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd of people protesting for regime change in Iran outside the Wilshire Federal Building in Westwood at about 3:30 p.m.

By Maggie Konecky and Amanda Velasco

News

North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Dec. 3

Los Angeles

Jan. 2, 2026 7:48 p.m.

Parts of Wilshire Boulevard to close this week for LA Metro construction

Parts of Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood will close this week because of construction on a new Los Angeles Metro station.
The westbound side of Wilshire Boulevard between Veteran Avenue and Westwood Boulevard will be blocked from 11 p.m.

By Maggie Konecky

California

Dec. 6, 2025 6:33 p.m.

Organizations increase food access support amid, following CalFresh delays

Organizations serving UCLA students have expanded their emergency food assistance programs after the federal government shutdown delayed CalFresh benefits in early November.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that CalFresh – a program that provides nearly 5 million low-income Californians with federally funded food assistance would be delayed beginning Nov.

By Xinyan Cen

Los Angeles

Dec. 4, 2025 8:34 p.m.

Film production in Westwood boosts exposure, prompts business adjustments

The use of Westwood as a backdrop in film and media productions since October has increased exposure to the area but has also required businesses to make operational adjustments.

By Lauren Nguyen

Campus

Dec. 2, 2025 4:54 p.m.

Crimewatch: November 2025

UCPD recorded 601 unique entries in its Nov. 1 to Nov. 30 daily crime log.
The department received 101 crime reports from Nov. 1 to Nov.

By Maggie Konecky

Campus

Dec. 1, 2025 8:08 p.m.

UCPD cracks down on dangerous scooter riding following safety concerns

This post was updated Dec. 3 at 9:51 p.m.
UCPD stopped more than 100 people this fall for speeding on scooters or riding them dangerously.
Unsafe riding practices have been a significant issue for UCPD in the past year, said Jeffrey Chobanian, the captain of UCPD’s operations bureau.