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Los Angeles
April 23, 2026 11:36 p.m.Westwood sidewalk repairs will start this year, city says
Long-awaited sidewalk repairs are coming to Westwood this year, according to documents from the Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering.
The city will repair sidewalks in areas in Westwood, including parts of Veteran Avenue, Levering Avenue, Landfair Avenue and Gayley Avenue, according to a pending request document from the bureau.
By Nury Salazar-Ibanez
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April 23, 2026 10:40 p.m.This UCLA Russian and Czech lecturer is fighting to keep teaching her languages
A senior lecturer of Russian and Czech received an excellence in teaching award for expanding Russian and Slavic language education.
The American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages awarded Susan Kresin, a senior lecturer of Russian and Czech who joined UCLA’s faculty in 1996, with the annual national distinction.
By Nury Salazar-Ibanez
Opinion
March 10, 2026 12:46 p.m.Opinion: Non-traditional lectures provide better learning experience for students
This post was updated April 9 at 9:19 p.m.
I am used to feeling like an audience member in my professors’ lectures.
Their passion for their research usually plays like a live YouTube video essay.
By Nury Salazar-Ibanez
A Closer Look
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
A Closer Look
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
News
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
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