The Westwood Neighborhood Council has its monthly meeting Wednesday at the Westwood Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m.
Gov. Jerry Brown, Pierce Brosnan and Sutter Brown, the governor's dog, visited Westwood on Wednesday to promote the program.
Updates that were posted during the Metro board's meeting about the Westside Subway Extension.
Beverly Hills' request for a public hearing on the Westside Subway Extension will be discussed at Thursday's Metro Board of Directors meeting.
Richard Brown was the chairman of Santa Monica's Airport Commission. He died from a stroke.
The $51 million for the Westside Subway Extension is still in the 'America Fast Forward' bill by the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee.
The proposal includes the elimination of unfilled city jobs and would lay off a total of 231 employees.
Metro CEO Arthur Leahy replied to Rep. Waxman's letter about the Westside Subway Extension.
Participants support Metro's recommendation to put a subway stop at Constellation Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars.
A permanent Measure R, the half-cent sales tax increase, would expedite the city's transportation projects.
The Beverly Hills mayor and vice mayor will instead synthesize the views of council members and residents into a reworked resolution or an official letter to the MTA.
Fairburn Elementary School district plans and local event funding also on agenda
Here's the agenda for Thursday's meeting of the Westside Neighborhood Council.
Metropolitan Water District will raise prices over next two years.
The agenda includes a discussion about permits for a Westwood Village restaurant, allocation of funds to support the Westwood Organized Mega Project, and other local items.
Beverly Hills mayor William Brien says in a statement that the council intends to hire legal counsel to 'protect the city's interests...and if necessary, pursue litigation.'
An op-ed in the Los Angeles Times says the Purple Line extension is not good for some of Los Angeles' smaller museums.
Opponents of the Constellation Avenue station chanted "schools and subways do not mix. Metro needs a better fix!"
On Thursday afternoon, Patch sites in Los Angeles will feature a live stream of a Q&A with councilman and mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti. The interview, before a live audience, will include questions from Patch readers.
Mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, who has criticized the Los Angeles Fire Department response times, has created an interactive map showing responses times throughout the city.
Metro's The Source blog is featuring renderings of the Purple Line stations.
The American Civil Liberties Union says the homeless seeking permanent shelter at the West Los Angeles campus will have their day in court.
The Westwood Community Council meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. Read on to see the meeting agenda.
Century City Chamber of Commerce favored the Constellation Avenue stop, while the Beverly Hills community has adamantly opposed that option because it would require tunneling under Beverly Hills High School.
Mediation's not working, they say in asking the judge to make a decision: Send the case against the VA—over how the West L.A. facility should serve vets—to trial or dismiss the suit altogether.
The Lindbrook-Gayley Project receives positive feedback, while Hammer Museum and Friends of the Westwood Library receive neighborhood grants.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa praised lawmakers for approving the bill, which would accelerate major transportation projects in the city.
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Supporters of the subway expansion are seeking federal funding, as well as financial assistance for other projects.
Parks' Education and Neighborhoods Committee hopes to hear from council "participants and stakeholders."
The 305 line, which carries many Westside workers from South LA, may be cut this spring.
Patch Position Papers are an opportunity for Los Angeles mayoral candidates to weigh in on subjects important to city residents. They have been prepared as background for the "Talking About Los Angeles" series of conversations.
A new county ordinance has people fearing a $1,000 fine for tossing a Frisbee or throwing a football on the beach. This is not going to happen.
Scientists hired by the city claim more thorough research is needed to justify Metro's plans for a tunnel under Beverly Hills High School.
In a letter to Beverly Hills Mayor Barry Brucker and the rest of City Council, Metro writes that it will review the city's independent analysis of the project.
Several other local politicians and celebrities are applauding the appeals court decision.
AB 1148, the California Disclose Act, goes before the state Assembly Tuesday.
Controller Wendy Greuel asks Angelenos how the city can better serve its residents.
Under the proposed maps, Westwood and Century City would remain in Paul Koretz's Council District 5.