"Wizard of Westwood", October 14, 1910 - June 4, 2010 Please pardon this brief break from our political pursuits, to honor the life of a Los Angeles civic icon, former UCLA Basketball Coach, teacher, and man of character, John Wooden, who died this evening of natural cause at the Ronald Reagan/ ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
One round away from one of the biggest wins of his career, England's Lee Westwood knows what to expect on the final day of The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Not only because of his 16 years and his 30 victories worldwide, or his 54-hole lead last month at the Masters. Saturday on the TPC Sawgrass was enough of a reminder ...
UCLA Protest (Screenshot/abc7.com) UCLA Campus Police have arrested 8 protesters who were part of a crowd of hundreds gathered in Westwood to express dismay at possible fee hikes being discussed during the Regents meeting, reports KTLA ... Those arrested allegedly "repeatedly interrupted" the meeting and were "booked for unlawful assembly." Protesters locked arms and sang "We Shall Overcome" as the officers approached the crowd ... The UC Regents are meeting this week to discuss the 2010-11
Despite raucous student protests at UCLA that poured onto the streets of Westwood, the University of California Board of Regents approved a 32 percent fee increase Thursday that will push UC tuition above $10,000 for the first time ...
A second day of protests roiled the UCLA campus today as the UC regents prepared to approve a 32% increase in student fees. Groups of UC students from several other campuses arrived in Westwood to join a noisy demonstration against ...
Looks like everything's coming together for the Westwood outpost of the venerable WeHo restaurant and bar. The new Barney's is taking over 1037 Broxton Ave. (the former home of Good Earth Cafe) and will be the 80+ year-old restaurant's fifth ...
The Restaurant: Matteo's Restaurant The Deal: All martinis, mixed drinks, and bar menu items $7 and under (in bar area only). When/Where: Tuesday through Friday, 5:30-9p; 2321 Westwood Blvd.; 310-475-4521 ...
This piece of real estate in Westwood might not be suffering from the economic downturn. The crypt above Marilyn Monroe's resting place was placed for sale on EBay for a $500,000 starting price, but the bidding is now up to ...
A police pursuit that began in Westchester has ended in a standoff between the suspect and police outside the federal building in Westwood ... Officers from Pacific Division attempted to detain the suspect on a warrant when he fled in a Volkswagen, prompting the pursuit around 10 a.m. The suspect reportedly has made threats against the White House and the Secret Service is apparently involved, according to the LA Times ... Veteran Avenue has been shut down near Wilshire and a nearby apartment
Since this morning, police have been in a standoff with a pursuit suspect wanted on a warrant, reportedly over threats to the White House and possibly other charges. The chase began in Westchester around 10 a.m., heading north on the 405 freeway before entering the Westwood neighborhood when the car entered the driveway of the Federal Building at Wilshire and Veteran. Once there, police blocked him in and he has been refusing to leave the car since Veteran Avenue is closed down near Wilshire