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23/07/2024

Unincorporated L.A. County Residents Given Right to Legal Counsel in Eviction Cases. Read about it here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/unincorporated-l-a-county-residents-given-right-to-legal-counsel-in-eviction-cases/

The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors finally put an important resource in the hands of many Angelenos last Tuesday, voting to adopt an ordinance that gives the legal right of counsel to tenants being served an unlawful detainer — more commonly known as an eviction — in the unincorporated territo...

23/07/2024

We've Got Great Suggestions for How to Spend 24 Hours in West Hollywood. Read about them here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-west-hollywood/

West Hollywood, or “WeHo,” is one of if not the liveliest city on the Westside. Well-loved for its progressive spirit, vibrant nightlife, and celebrity sightings, it has something for everyone. In just 24 hours, you can get a taste of the city’s glitz and glamor, rich culture, and unique

19/07/2024

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Help Support Local News Covering West Los Angeles Thank you for considering a one-time or small monthly donation to Westside Voice. If you’re on this page that means you value local – in our case, “hyper-local” – news coverage of the Westside, which we define as Hollywood over to Santa Mon...

19/07/2024

Read About The Five Best Farmers’ Markets in West Los Angeles:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/the-five-best-farmers-markets-in-west-los-angeles/

18/07/2024

Beverly Hills City Council Discussion Highlights a Larger Legislative Issue. Read the specifics here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/beverly-hills-city-council-discussion-highlights-larger-legislative-issue/

The Beverly Hills City Council discussed Tuesday night whether to continue supporting Senate Bill (SB) 1387. While the contents of the bill itself were under scrutiny, the drastic changes to the bill and the philosophy behind that decision became the topic of discussion. SB 1387 was originally suppo...

17/07/2024

Read About Our 5 Favorite Bars in West Los Angeles for a Nightcap:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/our-5-favorite-bars-in-west-los-angeles-for-a-nightcap/

17/07/2024

Sky Frames Billboard Project on Sunset Approved by WeHo Council. Read about the new design here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/sky-frames-billboard-project-on-sunset-approved-by-weho-council/

Sunset Boulevard remains as active and noisy as ever, but not because of the sound. A project to replace two billboards at 8590 Sunset Blvd. and one at 8570 Sunset Blvd. with a new dual-faced billboard at 8590 Sunset was approved by the West Hollywood City Council at its meeting Monday. The

16/07/2024

West Hollywood Narrowly Approves Pilot Program for Camera and Drone Surveillance. Read about the debate here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/west-hollywood-narrowly-approves-pilot-program-for-camera-and-drone-surveillance/

Residents of West Hollywood will soon see a “Flying Lion” soaring overhead—not a mythological creature, but a drone designed to support public safety. At Monday night’s meeting, the West Hollywood City Council voted 3-2 to approve a one-year pilot program for the use of surveillance technolo...

16/07/2024

Culver City High School Learns to Embrace the World of Gaming. Read about it here: https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/culver-city-high-school-learns-to-embrace-world-of-gaming/

In a vast room with large pane windows, sunlight is not the brightest light to illuminate Culver City High School’s (CCHS) Alexander R. Hamilton Educational Technology Center. The clicking of power switches turned into the electric humming of machines as the room comes alive. Bright lights of vari...

15/07/2024

Read Pallavi's Guide on How to Spend 24 Hours in Marina del Rey:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-marina-del-rey/

Marina del Rey, which translates to “Marina of the King” in Spanish, is popular with locals and tourists for its scenic harbor and boating and water recreation offerings. About 5,000 boats call it home. As a Marina del Rey local, I often feel that my neighborhood is underrated,

15/07/2024

Popular Support Exists for Westside to San Fernando Valley Heavy Rail Line. Read about it here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/popular-support-exists-for-westside-to-san-fernando-valley-heavy-rail-line/

The Sepulveda Transit Corridor (STC) is a Los Angeles Metro project that would link the San Fernando Valley to the Westside. It is still in its environmental study phase with draft Environmental Impact Reports to be released in early 2025. Metro entered into a Private-Public Partnership

15/07/2024

Affordable Housing Remains a Contentious Topic in Historic Districts. Read about what's going on in Mid-City L.A. here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/affordable-housing-remains-a-contentious-topic-in-historic-districts/

When the Miracle Mile Democratic Club and the Mid City West Neighborhood Council convened to discuss proposed restrictions that would protect historic neighborhoods from the swift development of affordable housing, they noticed something peculiar. The Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZ) for w...

12/07/2024

Santa Monica Allows Boards And Commissions To Be Investigated, But Leak Lingers. Read about it here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/santa-monica-allows-boards-and-commissions-to-be-investigated-but-leak-lingers/

After a tense discussion full of political barbs at its meeting Tuesday, the Santa Monica City Council voted to adopt a motion that subjects members of boards and commissions to the same administrative rules that city employees are bound by, allowing them to be investigated and potentially punished....

11/07/2024

L.A. County Voters May Expand Board of Supervisors From Five to Nine. Read about that and other proposed changes here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/l-a-county-voters-may-expand-board-of-supervisors-from-five-to-nine/

On Tuesday the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to move forward with a proposal that would revamp county government by expanding the current number of board members from five to nine. The proposal would also establish the Count Executive Officer (CEO) as an elected position. Both Su...

11/07/2024

Here are July's Best Free Things to do in West L.A.:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/julys-best-free-things-to-do-in-west-los-angeles/

Just because the 4th of July weekend is over, it doesn’t mean that the fun is over this month. July brings a vibrant calendar of events that won't break the bank. These West Los Angeles free festivals and things to do offer something for everyone. Ever Present, The Getty Center, ​​Brentwood

10/07/2024

Supportive Housing Development Team Hosts Tense Santa Monica Meeting. Read about it here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/supportive-housing-development-team-hosts-tense-santa-monica-meeting/

Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (HCHC) held a second in-person community meeting on Monday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church (2011 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica) regarding three potential affordable housing developments in mid-city Santa Monica. Several parties involved with the development and p...

08/07/2024

Blockbuster! LAUSD’s Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Contract Under Scrutiny. Read about it now:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/lausds-artificial-intelligence-chatbot-contract-under-scrutiny/

District priorities and budgeting practices have once again attracted significant scrutiny in L.A. Unified. As teachers and parents rallied against budget cuts and raised concerns around district spending, L.A. Unified began building a $6 Million AI-powered chatbot. AllHere Education, the education....

08/07/2024

Ok, L.A. Back to work after a long weekend. Here are the Best Coffee Shops for Working outside the house:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/best-coffee-shops-to-work-out-of-in-west-l-a/

Recently, a wave of new coffee shops have opened in West L.A. There seems to be a unique cafe in every neighborhood of the city. To help you decide which ones are worth checking out, we have curated a guide to the best new cafés in West Los Angeles. These unique coffee shops

01/07/2024

Where to Celebrate July 4th in West Los Angeles:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/07/where-to-celebrate-july-4th-in-west-los-angeles/

Are you searching for budget-friendly events or things to do on Independence Day? If yes, we have got you sorted. The 4th of July is a day to commemorate America's Independence, and the Westside knows how to throw a party. From captivating firework displays to family-friendly parades and events, her...

28/06/2024

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27/06/2024

Santa Monica City Council Grapples with Inflammatory Signage and Public Safety. Read about it here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/06/santa-monica-city-council-grapples-with-inflammatory-signage-and-public-safety/

On Tuesday, public safety figured heavily into the Santa Monica City Council meeting. The appearance of public safety and the reputation of the city garnered the most discussion as council members weighed in on an inflammatory banner and attendant anxieties around people experiencing homelessness. A...

27/06/2024

Read About Our Favorite Happy Hour Deals in West L.A. here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/06/our-favorite-happy-hour-deals-in-west-los-angeles/

As the summer is finally here, I can’t help but daydream of catching up with friends and family over some delicious food and cocktails after wrapping up work for the day. If you’re like me and enjoy a good happy hour, you’re in the right place. Here’s our guide to the best happy

27/06/2024

City Council Passes 2024-2025 Amid Mild Controversy. Read about it here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/06/malibu-city-council-passes-2024-2025-budget-amid-mild-controversy/

The Malibu City Council on Monday voted to approve its 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. The city’s new fiscal year begins on July 1. Currently, the city employs 119 full-time equivalent employees, and the proposed budget calls for adding four more full-time employees: a management analyst, a deputy c...

26/06/2024

City Council Roundup: Plant-Based Food Policy; Capital Work Plan; Pay Raises; Agreement with . Read about it here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/06/weho-city-council-roundup-plant-based-food-policy-capital-work-plan-pay-raises-agreement-with-lasd/

Climate-friendly Food The West Hollywood City Council adopted a resolution mandating that all City-sponsored events in which food is provided must be plant-based foods by default, but allow people to opt into food that contains animal products. The policy shall apply to City-sponsored events and mee...

25/06/2024

Santa Monicans For Renters’ Rights Makes Endorsements at Annual Convention. Read about it here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/06/santa-monicans-for-renters-rights-makes-endorsements-at-annual-convention/

Grassroots organization Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights held its annual convention Saturday, where it endorsed candidates for key races in Santa Monica ahead of the 2024 Election. SMRR made 12 candidate endorsements at the convention: four for the City Council, two for the Rent Control Board, a...

25/06/2024

Remember 's Beloved Weatherman Fritz Coleman? He's a comedian now! Read about his act here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/06/fritz-coleman-is-on-a-hot-streak-with-a-predictably-good-comedy-show/

Remember beloved Channel 4 weatherman Fritz Coleman? In his semi-retirement from broadcast news, Coleman returns to the stage he coveted as a young man with an ongoing comic residency at the El Portal Theatre featuring his sunny disposition with a cloudy outlook. This past Sunday, a friend and I wen...

24/06/2024

Read About the Most Scenic Parks in West Los Angeles here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/06/the-most-scenic-parks-in-west-los-angeles/

As June Gloom finally leaves us, I’m getting my blanket and picnic basket ready for a fun afternoon at one of West Los Angeles' beautiful parks. Whether you're seeking unobstructed cityscapes or a tranquil escape, there's a park waiting to be explored. Here are some of the most picturesque parks t...

24/06/2024

LAUSD Parents Sound the Alarm on Proposition 28 Arts & Music Funding. Read our thorough breakdown here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/06/lausd-parents-sound-the-alarm-on-propostion-28-arts-music-funding/

Last Tuesday, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education approved the district’s report on Proposition 28 spending. In 2022, California voters passed Proposition 28 – the Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act. Arts organizations, unions, and p...

21/06/2024

Congressmember Kamlager-Dove Hosts Juneteenth Book Reading at Culver City Library. Read about it here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/06/congressmember-kamlager-dove-hosts-juneteenth-book-reading-at-culver-city-library/

Efforts to educate on the importance of Juneteenth continue at the youngest ages. Congressmember Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-37th) hosted a Juneteenth Book Reading for kids at the Julian Dixon Library in Culver City on Thursday. She was joined by Culver City Unified School District Board Member Triston....

20/06/2024

Beverly Hills Approves $647 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Read about it here:
https://westsidevoicela.com/2024/06/beverly-hills-approves-647-million-budget-for-fiscal-year-2024-2025/

After a brief discussion at its regularly scheduled council meeting Tuesday, the Beverly Hills City Council approved its 2024-25 fiscal year budget with a fund total of $647.3 million. The financial state of the city is stable now, but projections show uncertainty in the city’s reserves over the n...