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Aug. 29, 2024 7:19 p.m.
Broxton Avenue, the site of the future Broxton Plaza, is pictured. The plaza will begin construction in September and aims to make Westwood a more pedestrian-friendly space. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Broxton Avenue will close to vehicle traffic starting in September to make way for the Broxton Plaza, a pedestrian-only area with programming, lawn games, outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi.
By Katy Nicholas
A Closer Look
July 2, 2024 4:49 p.m.Westwood’s Pret A Manger successfully draws in students with fresh food, drinks
This post was updated Aug. 3 at 5:50 p.m.
At the corner of Westwood Boulevard and Le Conte Avenue is a brand new coffee shop, bustling with activity from UCLA students and Westwood community members alike.
By Zoya Alam
Los Angeles
June 26, 2024 5:23 p.m.BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse to close the doors of its Westwood location July 2
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is closing its Westwood location July 2.
According to a notice posted on the BJ’s website, the Broxton Avenue restaurant – which has been open since 1996 and serves Chicago style pizzas and pizookies – will close in early July.
By Dylan Winward
Los Angeles
June 10, 2024 4:02 p.m.‘An authentic take on LA’: Westwood businesses look back on a year of expansion
Several new businesses opened in Westwood during the 2023-2024 school year, providing new opportunities for dining, recreation and other services to the Westwood community.
Michael Russell, executive director of the Westwood Village Improvement Association, said there was a significant increase in new businesses opening in the last year and a half.
By Leyton Breese
A Closer Look
June 10, 2024 12:06 a.m.UCLA’s acquisitions, expansions during Chancellor Gene Block’s tenure
Throughout his tenure, Chancellor Gene Block has expanded UCLA’s reach with numerous acquisitions that span beyond the hills of Westwood and into greater Los Angeles.
Block, who was in office for 17 years, replaced former interim Chancellor Norman Abrams, who had held the position since 2006.
By Gabby Jamall
Crime
May 24, 2024 3:27 p.m.UCPD searches for suspect in incident of sexual battery in Westwood Village
Editor’s note: The following article contains a description of a reported sexual battery incident.
UCPD is searching for an individual suspected of an off-campus sexual battery incident that occurred Thursday afternoon.
According to a crime alert sent Friday, the suspect reportedly grabbed the victim by the shoulder and thrusted his pelvis against the victim’s buttocks at the southwest corner of Le Conte Avenue and Broxton Avenue at around 3:30 p.m.
By Gabrielle Gillette
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