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Jan. 13, 2025 6:10 p.m.Karen Bass faces scrutiny for wildfire response, LAFD budget cuts
This post was updated Jan. 15 at 12:18 a.m.
Community members and public officials criticized Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ approach to recent fires.
Bass signed off on the city’s nearly $13 billion 2024-2025 budget in June.
By Gabrielle Gillette and Gabby Jamall
A Closer Look
Oct. 28, 2024 5:11 p.m.Measure A proposes funding more services for people experiencing homelessness
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 11:13 p.m.
This November, Los Angeles County voters will vote on raising the LA County sales tax to increase funding for services targeted at people experiencing homelessness and affordable housing initiatives.
By Gabby Jamall
News
Sept. 20, 2024 9:30 p.m.A look into businesses that have arrived and departed Westwood Village this summer
Summer brought significant change to Westwood, as several businesses were welcomed to the community, while others said their temporary and permanent farewells.
While many undergraduate students were away, Westwood saw the openings of Danny Boy’s Pizza, a New York-style pizza restaurant, as well as Le Phant Milk Tea Co., a specialty milk tea shop.
By Gabby Jamall
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
Los Angeles
May 22, 2024 6:44 p.m.Mayor Karen Bass releases city budget proposal, focuses on homelessness, policing
This post was updated May 22 at 6:57 p.m.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass released her city budget proposal April 22 for the upcoming 2024-2025 fiscal year, which allocates $12.8 billion to various city services such as homelessness reduction programs and policing.
By Gabby Jamall
Campus
April 14, 2024 10:08 p.m.UCLA announces the creation of new Unhoused Task Force
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.
By Gabby Jamall
Los Angeles
Jan. 21, 2024 9:40 p.m.LA Mayor Karen Bass focuses on homelessness, climate issues in 1st year
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.
By Gabby Jamall
Los Angeles City Council
Nov. 3, 2023 12:23 a.m.District 5 interim housing to provide beds for people experiencing homelessness
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.
By Gabby Jamall
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